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Yonex AJC - Badminton Academy Junior (u11/13/15/17), (120 players max.)
Dates: to
Week:1
Category:u11/u13/u15/u17
City:Calgary, AB
Country:Canada
Entry deadline:2016-01-03
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The YONEX ALBERTA JUNIOR CIRCUIT continues with the fifth tournament being held January 8-10 in Calgary at Mount Royal University (Stanley Gymnasium).

SCHEDULED SERIES EVENTS:

#1 Derrick Golf & Winter Club, Edmonton: 16-18 October 2015 (u17, u19)

#2 B-Active Badminton Club, Edmonton: 16-18 October 2015 (u11, u13, u15)

#3 Edison Badminton Centre, Okotoks: 27-29 November 2015 (u13, u15, u17, u19)

#4 Calgary Winter Club, Calgary: 11-13 December 2015 (u13, u15, u17, u19)

#5 Mount Royal University, Calgary: 8-10 January 2016 (u11, u13, u15, u17)

#6 Stettler High School, Stettler: 5-7 February 2016 (u13, u15, u17, u19)

#7 ClearOne Badminton Centre, Calgary: 19-21 February 2016 (u11, u13, u15, u17, u19)

#8 Derrick Golf & Winter, Edmonton: 4-6 March 2016 ( u11, u13, u15)

#9 Royal Glenora Club, Edmonton: 4-6 March 2016 (u17, u19)

#10 Alberta Junior Provincials at B-Active Badminton Centre, Edmonton: 1-3 April 2016 (u11, u13, u15, u17, u19)

CONDITIONS – The Badminton Academy Junior Club Junior  tournament is open to athletes born in 2006 or later (u11), 2004 or later (u13), 2002 or later (u15), 2000 or later (u17). Alberta athletes must be competitive members in good standing with Badminton Alberta. BA membership is required at $40 for athletes 14 years and under and $42.00 for all athletes 15 years & older. A maximum of 120 athletes will be allowed entry. Once the maximum limit has been reached, the on-line system will close, with no further entries being accepted.

FORMAT – Round-robin qualifying will be used in all singles events. Pools of four players will be used when possible, with the top finisher in each pool advancing to the main round single elimination draw.  Players will receive a minimum of three matches in singles and two matches in all doubles events. Single elimination draw type with consolations (time permitting) in all doubles events.

ENTRY FEES – $62.50 per player regardless of age category.  Each player will receive one sourvenir dry-fit t-shirt per season, regardless of how many tournaments they enter. Badminton Alberta will be introducing a Young Officials Program effective 01 January, and all players will be assessed a $2.50 fee onto all tournament entry fees.

ENTRY DEADLINE – entries are due no later than 6:00 pm MST at least ten (10) days prior to the start date of the tournament. Timed draws will be post on www.badmintonalberta.ca by 2:00 PM on the Wednesday prior to the tournament. Late entries may be accepted at an additional cost of $25 per player.

ENTRY PROCEDURE – Only on-line entries through Tournament SOftware will be accepted. 

ELIGIBILITY - All participants must be affiliated individually as a Competitive Member with Badminton Alberta or be a member in good standing with another provincial badminton association. Badminton Alberta membership will be validated prior to the publication of the draws, with any non-compliant athletes being contacted immediately for payment.

EVENTS - Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Players may enter one singles, one doubles, and one mixed doubles.

AWARDS – Each host organization will be responsible to present awards to all main draw event winners, runner up and consolation winners.

CLOTHING - "Coloured clothing" rule in effect at all venues, unless otherwise specified.

SCHEDULE – Tournament will begin Friday’s at 5:00pm with singles across all age groups followed by one round of mixed doubles. Doubles events to begin Saturday at 8:30am, with every effort to finish play by 7:00pm Saturday evening. Start times are subject to change depending on the size of entry. Schedule is subject to change, based on size of entry and availability of courts. All finals will be held Sunday morning beginning at 9:00am.

SHUTTLES – Yonex feather shuttles supplied for all matches in u15 & u17 age categories. Host clubs will have the option to use Yonex Mavis nylon 300 shuttles in u11 & 13 age categories. Quantity of shuttles may be limited if abnormal use is experienced.

SERIES RANKINGS –Yonex Alberta Junior Circuit ranking point standings will be calculated and post following event tournament.  These rankings will be maintained separately for singles, doubles and mixed doubles.  The final Yonex Alberta Junior Circuit rankings will be based on an athlete’s best five of ten results from the Yonex Alberta Junior Circuit tournaments, including the Alberta Junior Championships.

REFEREE & DRAW MASTER– Jeff Bell (403) 297-2722.  Draw times available at 2:00 PM the Wednesday prior to the tournament

TOURNAMENT RULES – Three minute on-court warm-up. Ten-minute default rule will be in effect. BWF rally point scoring format will be utilized.  Active coaching will not be permitted. Coaching will only be allowed during the two minute break between the second and third games. The sixty-second break will be respected between all first and second games, without coaching support. 

COACHING ELIGIBILITY – Effective January 01, 2016, Badminton Alberta will require that all coaches entering the field of play be minimal Comp Intro Regional "trained" or fully certified Level One in the old system..

HOST HOTEL - Badminton Alberta has a negotiated rate of $109 for standard room or $139 for two bedroom suite at the International Hoetl & Suites Calgary. Located at220-4 Ave SW, Calgary, T2P 0H5 Call toll free 1.800.661-8627 and request Badminton Alberta rate.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting:

BADMINTON ALBERTA

60 Patterson Blvd SW, Calgary, AB T3H 2E1

Tel. (403) 297-2722 / Fax (403) 297-2706

E-mail:  jbell@badmintonalberta.ca