DATE:
November 8 - 9, 2008

Saturday ( Nov 8 )
Singles - All matches will be completed on Saturday
Mixed Doubles - All matches will be completed on Saturday

Sunday ( Nov 9 )
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:
MS - Men Singles
WS - Women Singles
MD - Men Doubles
WD - Women Doubles
MX - Mixed Doubles ( Players/Teams can only play 1 Mixed Double event )


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:
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


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 : $250 (1st), $100 (2nd)
    AMD : $350 (1st), $150 (2nd)
    AMX : $240 (1st), $80 (2nd)
    AWS : $100 (1st), $50 (2nd)
    AWD : $120 (1st), $60 (2nd)
     
  • B/C/D Events:
    Trophies or medals will be given to all winners, runner-ups, and consolation winners.


DEADLINE:
Oct 25th - Early Bird registration & get FREE t-shirt
Nov  1st - Last day to register (NO FREE t-shirt)

NO FREE t-shirt for registration received after Friday Nov 1, 2008. T-shirt quantities and sizes are based on participants registered on/before the last day of registration.

All entry forms and payments MUST be received by November 1, 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 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 Doubles flights are limited to 32 Players / Teams
    - Only 1 Mixed Doubles event can be played.
     
  • 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 Singles events : 2 for main & 1 for consolation
    - B/C/D Doubles events : 4 for main & 2 for consolation


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 October 25, 2008.

    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 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(B/C/D) and $40(A/Open) for 1st event
    (includes Tournament Shirt worth $20 for those register before October 25, 2008)
  • $15(B/C/D) and $25(A/Open) 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.