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Bay Area Junior Open (BAJO) Summer 2009 Badminton Tournament
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Published on 04/7/2009
 
BAJO 2009 - Smashing PandaYonex Bay Area Junior Open (BAJO) Summer 2009
May 23-24 (Memorial Day Weekend)
San Jose State University
( Direction to SJSU / Map of Location / Gym Location )

Join us in our 12th Bay Area Junior Open badminton tournament in Yonex BAJO 2008 on May 23-24, 2009. Bay Area Junior Open (BAJO) tournament is the last junior tournament after Central Coast Section (CCS) Final and North Coast Section (NCS) Final prior to the US Junior National. It is a great and fun tournament for juniors to play with their friends and partners and compare/test their skill with other junior badminton players.

Registration is Closed as of May 17, 2009

NEWS:
5/20 (9:45am - Updated)
- List of Players FINAL published - Please check list to ensure that you are entered in the correct events.
- Direction to SJSU / Map of Location / Gym Location
- Hilton Discount Room Program ($59/room) during Memorial Day Weekend

5/21/09 (10:00am)
FINAL Starting Time ( You MUST Check-In at least 30 minutes prior to your match )
[ Singles Events ]
- Sat 09:00am : U11 Boys Singles, U11 Girls Singles, U15 Boys Singles
- Sat 10:00am : U15 Girls Singles
- Sat 11:00am : U17 Girls Singles, U19 Girls Singles
- Sat 11:30am : U17 Boys Singles, U13 Girls Singles
- Sat 12:30pm : U13 Boys Singles, U19 Boys Singles
[ Mixed Events ]
- Sat 03:30pm : U11 Mixed Doubles, U15 Mixed Doubles, U19 Mixed Doubles
- Sat 04:00pm : U13 Mixed Doubles

[ Doubles Event - Sunday ]
- Sun 09:00am : U11 Boys/Girls Doubles, U15 Boys/Girls Doubles, U19 Boys Doubles
- Sun 12:30pm : U13 Boys/Girls Doubles, U17 Boys Doubles, U19 Girls Doubles

5/27/09 (3:45pm)
- Tournament Draws and Results has been posted.
- Photos will be posted on Friday 5/29/09

BAJO: May 23-24, 2009 @ San Jose State University
RESULTS:
5/27/09 @ 3:45pm - Tournament Draws and Results posted

DATE:

Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
May 23 - 24, 2009

Saturday 5/23
Singles
- All matches will be completed on Saturday
Mixed Doubles - All matches will be completed on Saturday

Sunday 5/24
Doubles - All matches will be completed on Sunday


LOCATIONS:
San Jose State University
Main Gymnasium SPX-44A/B
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95131
( Direction to SJSU / Map of Location / Gym Location )



BAJO 2009 - Smashing PandaEVENTS:
BS - Boys Singles
GS - Girls Singles
BD - Boys Doubles
GD - Girls Doubles
MX - Mixed Doubles

Event Matches:
All events consist of single-elimination with consolation. All matches with the exception of Consolation Matches are run using the BWF rules of 21x3 rally point scoring system. Consolation Matches are run using 21x1 rally point scoring system.

FLIGHTS:
Player's age must be under the age category as of December 31, 2009. Thus, player must be under the age of the event to play in it, e.g. player must be under 15 on December 31, 2009 when he/she plays the U15 event.

U11 - Under 11
U13 - Under 13
U15 - Under 15
U17 - Under 17
U19 - Under 19


AWARDS:
Trophies or medals will be given to all winners, runner-ups, and consolation winners.


DEADLINE:
May   9th - Last day to register & get FREE t-shirt
May 14th - Last day to register

NO FREE t-shirt for registration received after May 9. T-shirt quantities and sizes are based on participants registered on/before May 9.

All entry forms and payments MUST be received by May 14.

Entries that are INCOMPLETE (Partner has not registered AND/OR no payment) will not be accepted or placed 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.


REGISTRATION:
Participants are limited to 2 events per day unless approved by the Tournament Director.
Registration will be limited to ensure tournament is run smoothly.
First registered and paid will be entered in the draw.


Two (2) methods of registration area available.

  1. Online Registration ( CLOSED )
    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.
    Start Online Registration Now.
     
  2. Manual Hardcopy Registration by Mail or Drop Off

    Form:
    BAJO Entry Forms PDF Entry and Waiver Liability Forms

    Payment:
    Make check payable to Bay Area Open Badminton Club.
    A $35 fee will be assessed for each returned check.
    NO REFUNDS after May 9.

    Mail:
    Mail completed entry form and payment to

         Bay Area Open Badminton Club
         Attn: Tournament Director
         5669 Snell Ave #405
         San Jose, CA 95123 - 3328

    Drop Off:
    Drop off completed entry forms and payment at

         Badminton Alley (Retail Store)
         ( Westmoor Village Shopping Center Complex )
         1237 South Mary Ave
         Sunnyvale, CA 94087

    Badminton Alley retail store is located inside the Westmoor Shopping Center.
    The store is five minutes away from De Anza College, Fremont High School and Homestead High School.

EVENT FEES:
Entry forms are required for EACH player in doubles team.

$30 for 1st event (includes Tournament Shirt worth $15 for those register before May 9)
$15 for additional event


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.

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 and professional stringing service. Their motto is to provide quality equipment at low price.

Hilton Garden Inn (San Jose / Milpitas)
Everything. Right Where You Need It.
One of the best hotel in the Silicon Valley located in the center of the valley near San Jose Airport. The official hotel of Yonex Bay Area Junior Open.