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Bay Area Open Summer 2011
- By Smashy Dog
- Published 04/29/2011
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THEME:
SmashDroid - ( Intelligent. Powerful. Mobile. Definition of a badminton player )
DATE:
May 28 - 29, 2011
Saturday ( May 28th )
Men Singles : B / C / D / E / Junior (U13/U11)
Women Singles : C / D / Junior (U13/U11)
Mixed Doubles : C / D
Sunday ( May 29th )
Men Doubles : A / B / C / D
Women Doubles: C / D
LOCATIONS:
San Jose State University
Main Gymnasium SPX-44A/B
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95131
( Map of Location / Gym Location )
EVENTS:
BS - Boys Singles ( U13 / U11 )
MS - Men Singles ( B / C / D / E )
GS - Girls Singles ( U13 / U11 )
WS - Women Singles ( C, D )
MD - Men Doubles ( A / B / C / D )
WD - Women Doubles ( C, D )
MX - Mixed Doubles ( C, D )
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
E - Beginner
Junior U13 (Beginner) - Participant's age MUST be under 13 years old as of May 28, 2011
Junior U11 (Beginner) - Participant's age MUST be under 11 years old as of May 28, 2011
(Proof of Age such as copy of passport, State ID, or birth certificate is required to register on for J event)
AWARDS:
DEADLINE:
May 17th - Early Bird registration - Get FREE SMASHDROID T-shirt($20 value) & Entry to raffle for Yonex products
May 22nd - Last day to register ( NO FREE t-shirt / NO Entry to Raffle )
NO FREE t-shirt for registration received after May 17th, 2011. 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 May 22nd, 2011.
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:
Two (2) methods of registration area available.
EVENT FEES:
Entry forms are required for EACH player in doubles team.
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.
SmashDroid - ( Intelligent. Powerful. Mobile. Definition of a badminton player )
DATE:
May 28 - 29, 2011
Saturday ( May 28th )
Men Singles : B / C / D / E / Junior (U13/U11)
Women Singles : C / D / Junior (U13/U11)
Mixed Doubles : C / D
Sunday ( May 29th )
Men Doubles : A / B / C / D
Women Doubles: C / D
LOCATIONS:
San Jose State University
Main Gymnasium SPX-44A/B
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95131
( Map of Location / Gym Location )
EVENTS:
BS - Boys Singles ( U13 / U11 )
MS - Men Singles ( B / C / D / E )
GS - Girls Singles ( U13 / U11 )
WS - Women Singles ( C, D )
MD - Men Doubles ( A / B / C / D )
WD - Women Doubles ( C, D )
MX - Mixed Doubles ( C, D )
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
E - Beginner
Junior U13 (Beginner) - Participant's age MUST be under 13 years old as of May 28, 2011
Junior U11 (Beginner) - Participant's age MUST be under 11 years old as of May 28, 2011
(Proof of Age such as copy of passport, State ID, or birth certificate is required to register on for J event)
AWARDS:
- A / B / C / D / E / Junior (U13/U11) Events:
Trophies or medals will be given to all winners, runner-ups, and consolation winners.
DEADLINE:
May 17th - Early Bird registration - Get FREE SMASHDROID T-shirt($20 value) & Entry to raffle for Yonex products
May 22nd - Last day to register ( NO FREE t-shirt / NO Entry to Raffle )
NO FREE t-shirt for registration received after May 17th, 2011. 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 May 22nd, 2011.
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 plays in E singles event CANNOT play in other singles event AND flight higher than D.
- Participant that plays in Junior (U13/U11) cannot play in the regular singles event.
- Participant that plays in E and Junior (U13/U11) event) cannot play in flights higher than D.
- Yonex shuttlecocks are provided in limited basis:
- B/C/D/E/Junior(U13/U11) Singles events : 2 for main & 1 for consolation
- A/B/C/D Doubles events : 3 for main & 2 for consolation
- Yonex shuttlecocks are available purchase during the tournament
Two (2) methods of registration area available.
- Online Registration ( Status: OPEN )
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.
Link to Online Registration www.USBO.org/events/signup.php.
- Manual Hardcopy Registration by Mail or Drop Off
Form:
PDF Entry and Waiver Liability Forms ( AVAILABLE NOW )
Payment:
Make check payable to USBO BAOpen.
A $35 fee will be assessed for each returned check.
NO REFUNDS after May 17th, 2011.
Mail:
Mail completed entry form and payment to
United States Badminton Organization (USBO)
Bay Area Open Summer 2011
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.
- One Time Registration Fee: $10
- Fee Per Event: $15
- Registration includes FREE Tournament T-Shirt ($20 value) and a chance to win Yonex Limited Edition ArcSaber 100LTD badminton racket ($300 value) or other Yonex products for those register before May 17th, 2011
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.