THEME:
SmashFormers - The Revenge of the Smashers
 
DATE:
November 14 - 15, 2009

Saturday ( November 14th )
A Singles - All matches will be completed on Saturday ONLY
B/C/D/D-Jr(U16/U12) Singles - All matches will be completed on Saturday.
B/D/D-Jr(U16) Mixed Doubles - All matches will be completed on Saturday.

Sunday ( November 15th )
A Doubles - All matches will be completed on Sunday
B/C/D/D-Jr(U16) 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
( Map of Location / Gym Location )


EVENTS:
MS - Men Singles
WS - Women Singles (Available Flights: B, C, D)
MD - Men Doubles
WD - Women Doubles (Available Flights: B, C, D)
MX - Mixed Doubles (Available Flights: B, D, D-Jr)
( Player playing in the D Mixed or D Mixed Jr Doubles event must only play in flight D/D-Jr in other events )


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

FLIGHTS:
Flight of an event might be canceled if less than 8 players/teams registered.

A - Expert / Professional (Open Flight)
B - Advance
C - Intermediate
D - Beginner / Intermediate
D-Jr - D Level Junior U16 - Beginner under 16 years old as of December 31, 2009
D-Jr - D Level Junior U12 - Beginner under 12 years old as of December 31, 2009
(Proof of Age such as copy of passport, State ID, or birth certificate is required to register on for this event)


AWARDS:
  • A/Open Events:
    Prize Money is awarded to the Winner and Runner-Up based on the chart. Prize money is subject to change (increase / decrease) based on the number of players participate.
    AMS : $150 (1st), $75 (2nd)
    AMD : $350 (1st), $150 (2nd)
     
  • B/C/D/D-Jr(U16/U12) Events:
    Trophies or medals will be given to all winners, runner-ups, and consolation winners.


DEADLINE:
Nov 1st - Early Bird registration - Get FREE T-shirt($20 value)
Nov 7th - Last day to register ( NO FREE t-shirt )

NO FREE t-shirt for registration received after November 1st, 2009. T-shirt quantities and sizes are ordered based on participants registered on/before the last day of registration.

All entry forms and payments MUST be received by November 7th, 2009.

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 RULES:
  • Participants are limited to 2 events per day unless approved by the Tournament Director.
     
  • Registration will be limited to ensure tournament is run smoothly.
    - All Singles and Doubles flights are limited to 32 Players / Teams
    - Participant that play in D-Junior(U16/U12) Singles event can play ONLY 1 Singles
    - Participant that play in D-Junior(U16/U12) Doubles event     can play ONLY 1 Doubles
    -     Participant that play in D-Junior event(s) cannot play in flights higher than D
     
  • First registered and paid will be entered in the draw.
     
  • Yonex shuttlecocks are provided in limited basis:
    - A events : shuttlecocks are provided as needed
    - B/C/D/D-Jr(U16/U12) Singles events : 2 for main & 1 for consolation
    - B/C/D/D-Jr(U16/U12) Doubles events : 3 for main & 2 for consolation
    - Yonex shuttlecocks are available purchase during the tournament


Two (2) methods of registration area available.
  1. Online Registration ( Status: 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 ( AVAILABLE NOW )

    Payment:
    Make check payable to Bay Area Open Badminton Club.
    A $35 fee will be assessed for each returned check.
    NO REFUNDS after November 1st, 2009.

    Mail:
    Mail completed entry form and payment to

         United States Badminton Organization (USBO)
         Attn: Tournament Director
         5669 Snell Ave #405
         San Jose, CA 95123 - 3328

    Drop Off:
    Drop off completed entry forms and payment at

         Badminton Alley
         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( B/C/D/D-Jr-U16/U12 ) and $35( A ) for 1st event
    ( includes FREE Tournament T-Shirt worth $20 for those register before November 1st, 2009 )
  • $15( B/C/D/D-Jr-U16/U12 ) and $20( A ) for additional events

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.