DATE: January 29 - 31, 2010
AGE CATEGORIES: U12 - 1998 or later, U14 - 1996 or later, U16 – 1994 or later, and U19 – 1991 or later
EVENTS: Singles, Doubles, & Mixed Doubles for all age groups if sufficient entries are received. Consolations for doubles and mixed doubles.
SHUTTLES: Mavis 300 nylon for all age groups.
ENTRY FEE: $55.00 / player for all events. Includes prizes, souvenirs and shuttles.
FORMAT: Round robin groups with winners advancing to a single elimination draw. (Singles only) Scoring system will be best of 3 game matches: 21point rally point system for all events. Coaching will be permitted between games 2 & 3 of a match during the 5 minute break between the second and third games. Semi finals and finals between games 1 & 2 as well.
LOCATION: Due to construction at the Stettler School and Waverly School in Stettler we will hold all events at Fox Run School in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.
SCHEDULE OF PLAY: Matches commence at 4:30 pm Friday, January 29, 2010 at the earliest depending on the number of entries; Finals on Sun. January 31, 2010at 9:30 am.
ENTRIES: On line at www.badmintonalberta.ca. Refer inquiries to Bruce LaRocque: at E-mail - blar@telusplanet.net or blarocque@gkdpca.com. Phone or enquiries: 403 - 742 - 5115(H) or 403 - 742 - 4431(B) Entry Restrictions: Players may only play in one age categories and only chose one singles, one doubles and one mixed doubles.
Tournament Referee: Bruce LaRocque
Deadline for Entries: Wednesday January 20, 2010.
Food Services: Available at various food outlets in Sylvan Lake.
Motels in Red Deer: The tournament hotel is the Best Western Red Deer Inn & Suites 6839, 66 Street Red Deer: 403-346-3555 Other Motels available – Holiday Inn on 67th, 6500 – 67th Street, Red Deer : 403-342-6567; Service Plus Inns & Suites 6853 – 66 Street, Red Deer 403-342-4445 – There are also many other facilities in Red Deer all within 20 to 30 minutes of Sylvan Lake.