National Circuit events

 

VENUE – The Glencoe Club, 639 – 29 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2S 0P1 Tel. (403) 287.4106

 

CONDITIONS - The competition will be contested in the Open and 'B' categories. The competition is open to Badminton Alberta members, or athletes who are members in good standing with their provincial or territorial association. The competition will be conducted under the official rules of Badminton Canada and the Badminton World Federation.

 

All Open category players must have paid the Badminton Canada Champions Club fee to play. The Champions Club fee can be paid at the time of entry or by going to the following link. It will not be required for the ‘B’ events: http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=96347DF5-F2DD-419C-B661-6773850E026B

 

CHAIRPERSON – Beth Richardson (403) 287.4106, Email: brichardson@glencoe.org

 

REFEREE - Jeff Bell (403) 297-2722 / Fax (403) 297-2706, Email: jbell@badmintonalberta.ca

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - Friday, 10:00 AM - Registration, Noon - Opening rounds of singles, doubles and mixed. Saturday - 9:00 AM - Continuation of play, Sunday - 9:00 AM - Continuation of play. Sunday - 10:00 AM – Finals begin.

 

SCHEDULE OF PLAY - Friday matches commence at 10:00 AM on September 10, 2010. Up-to-date results and tournament info can also be found at http://www.badmintonalberta.ca

 

EVENTS - 'Open' and B' events will be held in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Consolations will be held for all competitors defeated in their first round match of the main event. It will be the responsibility of each athlete to notify the draw desk, within 30-minutes of their opening round defeat. Consolation rounds offered time permitting.

 

SHUTTLES - The official shuttle will be the YONEX AS 40 feather shuttle. Shuttles will be provided for all matches.

 

ENTRY FEE - 'Open' event - $85.00 + GST (Includes shuttles, Saturday lunch, and prizes for consolation winners). A special rate of $70.00 for 'B' athletes, (Includes shuttles, merchandise prizes for main and consolation draws). On-line payment is requested at the time of on-line registration. 

 

ENTRY DEADLINE - Badminton Alberta will be utilizing the Badminton Tournament Planner software allowing athletes to enter on-line at http://www.badmintonalberta.ca. You can enter online directly at http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=57F5FCD7-70B4-43E0-A039-22DE8999D2BB

The entry deadline is Friday, August 27, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST. Unpaid entries will not be included in the draws. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Entries received via mail, fax or regular email will not be accepted.

 

PRIZES - $6,000 minimum prize purse. Prize money will be paid to the top three placing in each ‘Open’ event. A detailed prize purse breakdown will be provided on-site. Merchandise prizes will be distributed to the winners of all 'B' and consolation events.

 

SEEDING – For the ‘Open’ event as provided by Badminton Canada tournament seeding committee. 'B' seeds will be provided by Badminton Alberta.

 

RULES – White clothing and shoes are mandatory. The 21- Rally Point scoring format will be utilized. Three-minute warm-up and ten minute default will be strictly enforced. The use of protective eyewear is strongly recommended during play.

 

HOTEL – Best Western Suites Downtown

Junior Suite or King Suite- $119.99

Breakfast, Parking and Free Internet included. 1330 – 8 Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2R 1B6 phone (403) 228-6900 Fax (403) 228-5535 For Reservations Call 1-800-981-2555 www.bestwesternsuitescalgary.com E-mail: bwsuites@shaw.ca