Bay Area Badminton logo








Looking for quality badminton rackets and shuttlecocks?

Check our sponsors!


- Badminton Store

- Badminton Photos

- Badminton Rules


Tournament Information:

· Date, Time & Locations
· Flights & Prizes
· Registrations & Fees
· Sponsors

>> Online Registration (PayPal)

PDF Entry Form (Updated)


 

Total Prize Money $1,250 for Open Events

Contact

Phone: 1-866-4-BAOPEN ( 1-866-422-6736 )

Ticket: http://support.bayareaopen.org


Date & Time

February 15-17, 2008

Please check website for the latest update.

DRAFT Starting Time (Final Starting time will be posted Tomorrow)

Friday ( Check home page at http://www.bayareaopen.org )

Saturday ( Check home page at http://www.bayareaopen.org )

Sunday ( Check home page at http://www.bayareaopen.org )

Locations

Smash City Badminton Club
1191 Montague Expressway
Milpitas, CA 95035


Flights

A, B, C, D and Junior U12. Flights in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Some events might be modified, combined or canceled as necessary.

Limitations & Restrictions

U12 Boys & Girls Singles is restricted by age. Player MUST be under 12 years on February 15, 2008 to play in this event.

U12 Boys & Girls Singles cannot play in other singles events. If you enrolled in U12 singles event, you cannot play in A/B/C/D singles events.

C and D Men's Doubles are limited to 32 pairs to ensure tournament completed on time. First registered and paid will be entered in the draw.

No jump in flights, e.g. you cannot play in B and D doubles. It is either B and C or C and D doubles event.

For those players playing in multiple events, be ready to play back to back. ONLY 5 minutes break is given between next matches for multiple events.

Main Matches

A / Open flight will consist of single-elimination with NO Consolation.
Yonex Aerosensa Premium Tournament Grade Shuttlecocks are provided for all matches

B, C, and D flights will consist of single-elimination with consolation.
2 pcs for Singles / 3 pcs for Doubles of Yonex Tournament Grade shuttlecocks are provided for each B/C/D/U12 MAIN matches.

21x3 Rally Points scoring system will be used of all matches with the exception of Consolation Matches which uses 21x1 Rally Points.

Consolation Matches

All B, C, and D flight consolation matches are played using 21x1 Rally Points scoring format.

1 pcs for Singles / 2 pcs for Doubles of Yonex Tournament Grade shuttlecocks are provided for each CONSOLATION matches.

Limitations

Limit of 2 events per participant per day. More events are allowed with the approval of the tournament director.

Prizes

Prize money are awarded to winners of A/Open flights. Amount is subject to change based on number of entries received for the event.

Trophies or medals will be awarded for first and second place winner and consolation winners of B, C, D and U12 flights.

Prize Money for A (Open) Flight

Winners
1st Place
2nd Place
A Men's Singles
$200
$80
A Men's Doubles
$250
$100
A Mixed Doubles
$200
$70
A Women's Singles
$100
$40
A Women's Doubles
$150
$60
TOTAL
$900
$350

Registrations & Fees

All entry forms and payments must be received by February 5, 2008. Entries that are not accompanied with payment are not guaranteed a placement on the draw.

We are enforcing stricter rules to ensure that the tournament run smoothly and professionally. We hope that all participant work with us to make badminton a more recognized professional sport.

  
A / Open Flight Fees
$35 for 1st event
$20 for additional event

A / Open Flight Tournament Fees includes:
1 pc of Tournament Shirt worth $20 for those register on/before February 1, 2008
Yonex Premium Tournament Grade Shuttlecocks for all matches
  

 
B/C/D/U12 Flight Fees
$30 for 1st event
$15 for additional event

B/C/D/U12 Flight Tournament Fees includes:
1 pc of Tournament Shirt worth $20 for those register on/before February 1, 2007
2 pcs for Singles / 3 pcs for Doubles of Yonex shuttlecocks for each MAIN matches
1 pcs for Singles / 2 pcs for Doubles of Yonex shuttlecocks for each CONS matches
  

Note: Entry forms are required for EACH player in doubles team
[ No Refund after February 1, 2007 ]

Registration Deadline

February 1 - Last day to register & get FREE t-shirt & Raffle entry
February 5 - Last day to register (No t-shirt & raffle after February 1, 2007)

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE & MAIL TO:
Bay Area Open Badminton Club
PMB #405
P.O. Box 530950
San Jose, CA 95153 - 5350

A $30 fee will be assessed for each returned check.

Registration Method

1. Online registration ( Click to start register )
Our online registration requires payment using PayPal. Most major credit cards are accepted. You DO NOT NEED to register for PayPal account to use PayPal.

2. Mail / Drop Entry Form ( PDF - Registration Kit Updated )
Entry form(s) accompanied by Cash/Check payment can be dropped at:

Mail:

Bay Area Open Badminton Club
PMB #405
P.O. Box 530950
San Jose, CA 95153 - 5350

Drop:

Badminton Alley
1237 S. Mary Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 746-0646


Sponsors

Yonex USA
World #1 in Badminton
Yonex has been providing professional badminton athletes with quality racquets and equipments to help them win. Approximately 90% of badminton champions use Yonex racquets and strings.

Hilton Garden Inn
Everything. Right where you need it.
Yonex has been providing professional badminton athletes with quality racquets and equipments to help them win. Approximately 90% of badminton champions use Yonex racquets and strings.

Badminton Alley
The Badminton Specialists
Badminton Alley is the premier badminton retail store and online store in the US. The company offers wide variety of badminton equipment selections. Their motto is to provide quality equipment at low price.

United States Badminton Organization (USBO)
Promote and Develop the sport in the U.S.
USBO is an organization with a goal of promoting and developing badminton in the United States. USBO concentrates on providing badminton players and enthusiasts with information about news and events, promoting badminton centers, clubs or organizations to be known by players in the area, and helping badminton manufacturers and vendors promoting their products to the consumers.

 

[ May 24-25]
Yonex BAJO
Yonex will be sponsoring the 2008 Bay Area Junior Open


Yonex
Arc-Saber 10

New Release
 


Bay Area BC
PMB #405
PO Box 530950
San Jose, CA 95153-5350

1-866-4-BAOPEN
1-866-422-6736
Email / Ticket


home - news - events - about us - links - contact us

Copyright © 2008 United States Badminton Club d/b/a Bay Area Badminton Club