Yonex Bay Area Junior Open (BAJO) Summer 2008
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Published on 04/13/2008
Yonex Bay Area Junior Open (BAJO) Summer 2008
May 24-25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
San Jose State University
Join us in our 11th Bay Area Junior Open badminton tournament in Yonex BAJO 2008 on May 24-25, 2008. 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.
UPDATE (05/21/08): Registration is closed. Please check schedule on Thursday May 22, 2008.
CORRECTION (05/15/08): Player's age must be under the age category as of May 26th, 2008
CHECK-IT-OUT (05/10/08): BAJO 2008 Official Tournament T-Shirt
CHECK-IT-OUT (05/08/08): Registration deadline has been extended to May 14th for FREE t-shirt
Online Registration (Credit Card) OR Hardcopy PDF Registration Form
Register BAJO 2008 Online Now!
May 24-25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
San Jose State University
Join us in our 11th Bay Area Junior Open badminton tournament in Yonex BAJO 2008 on May 24-25, 2008. 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.
UPDATE (05/21/08): Registration is closed. Please check schedule on Thursday May 22, 2008.
CORRECTION (05/15/08): Player's age must be under the age category as of May 26th, 2008
CHECK-IT-OUT (05/10/08): BAJO 2008 Official Tournament T-Shirt
CHECK-IT-OUT (05/08/08): Registration deadline has been extended to May 14th for FREE t-shirt
Online Registration (Credit Card) OR Hardcopy PDF Registration Form
Register BAJO 2008 Online Now!
BAJO: May 24-25 - San Jose State University, CA
DATE:
Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
May 24 - 25, 2008
Saturday 5/24
Singles - All matches will be completed on Saturday
Mixed Doubles - All matches will be completed on Saturday
Sunday 5/25
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
EVENTS:
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 May 26, 2008. Thus, player must be under the age of the event to play in it, e.g. player must be under 15 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.
In celebrating the 11th Anniversary of BAJO, starting in this tournament the winners names will be engraved in a special trophy donated by Badminton Alley. The trophy holds 4 years of names of winners of BAJO starting with this year tournament. Be the first to have YOUR NAME put on this special trophy!
DEADLINE:
May 9th - Last day to register & get FREE t-shirt (Extended to Monday May 14th)
May 14th - Last day to register (Extended to Monday May 19th)
NO FREE t-shirt for registration received after Friday May 9, 2008. T-shirt quantities and sizes are based on participants registered on/before May 9, 2008.
All entry forms and payments MUST be received by May 14, 2008.
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.
EVENT FEES:
Entry forms are required for EACH player in doubles team.
$25 for 1st event (includes Tournament Shirt worth $15 for those register before May 9, 2008)
$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 Summer 2008.
Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
May 24 - 25, 2008
Saturday 5/24
Singles - All matches will be completed on Saturday
Mixed Doubles - All matches will be completed on Saturday
Sunday 5/25
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
EVENTS:
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 May 26, 2008. Thus, player must be under the age of the event to play in it, e.g. player must be under 15 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.
In celebrating the 11th Anniversary of BAJO, starting in this tournament the winners names will be engraved in a special trophy donated by Badminton Alley. The trophy holds 4 years of names of winners of BAJO starting with this year tournament. Be the first to have YOUR NAME put on this special trophy!
DEADLINE:
May 9th - Last day to register & get FREE t-shirt (Extended to Monday May 14th)
May 14th - Last day to register (Extended to Monday May 19th)
NO FREE t-shirt for registration received after Friday May 9, 2008. T-shirt quantities and sizes are based on participants registered on/before May 9, 2008.
All entry forms and payments MUST be received by May 14, 2008.
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.
- Online Registration ( Open on April 18, 2008 )
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.
- Manual Hardcopy Registration by Mail or Drop Off
Form: 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, 2008.
Mail:
Mail completed entry form and payment to
Bay Area Open Badminton Club
PMB #405
P.O. Box 530950
San Jose, CA 95153 - 5350
Drop Off:
Drop off completed entry forms and payment at
Badminton Alley (Retail Store)
1237 South Mary Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 746-0646
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.
$25 for 1st event (includes Tournament Shirt worth $15 for those register before May 9, 2008)
$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 Summer 2008.