Yonex Bay Area Open Spring 2009
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Published on 01/22/2009
Yonex Bay Area Open Spring 2009
Smash Wars - May the Smash Empower You
Date: February 21-22, 2009
Venue: San Jose State University
Registration: Online Registration ( CLOSED ) /
PDF Form
(Number are limited to each event flight to ensure tournament runs on time)
Join
in one of the most anticipated badminton tournament in the Bay Area.
This year Bay Area Open is hosted at San Jose State University
gymnasium. We will also limit the number of players that participate in
each event flight to help increase the quality of the match and improve
the flow of the tournament.
Get a FREE USBO 2009 Calendar ($10 value) when you participate in the tournament.
Get a FREE Tournament T-shirt ($20 value) when you register prior to February 10th.
Smash Wars - May the Smash Empower You
Date: February 21-22, 2009
Venue: San Jose State University
Registration: Online Registration ( CLOSED ) /
PDF Form(Number are limited to each event flight to ensure tournament runs on time)
Join
in one of the most anticipated badminton tournament in the Bay Area.
This year Bay Area Open is hosted at San Jose State University
gymnasium. We will also limit the number of players that participate in
each event flight to help increase the quality of the match and improve
the flow of the tournament.Get a FREE USBO 2009 Calendar ($10 value) when you participate in the tournament.
Get a FREE Tournament T-shirt ($20 value) when you register prior to February 10th.
February 21-22, 2009
THEME:
Smash Wars - May the Smash Empower You
DATE:
February 21 - 22, 2009
Saturday ( February 21 )
B/C/D/D-Jr Singles - All matches will be completed on Saturday.
B/D Mixed Doubles - All matches will be completed on Saturday.
UPDATES: Due to small draw in the A/Open Singles and Doubles
A/Open Singles - Matches will be completed on Saturday ONLY (4 matches max)
A/Open Doubles - Matches will be played on Sunday ONLY (4 matches max)
Sunday ( February 22 )
B/D/D/D-Jr Doubles - All matches will be completed on Sunday.
UPDATES: Due to small draw in the A/Open Doubles
A/Open Doubles - All A Doubles will be played on Sunday ( 4 matches max )
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
MD - Men Doubles
WD - Women Doubles (Available Flights: AB, C, D)
MX - Mixed Doubles (Available Flights: B, D)
( Player playing in the D Mixed 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 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
D-Jr - D Junior - Beginner under 16 years old as of February 22, 2009 (Proof of Age such as copy of passport, State ID, or birth certificate is required to register on for this event)
AWARDS:
DEADLINE:
Feb 10th - Early Bird registration - Get FREE T-shirt($20 value)
Feb 15th - Last day to register ( NO FREE t-shirt )
NO FREE t-shirt for registration received after February 10th. 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 February 15th.
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.
Smash Wars - May the Smash Empower You
DATE:
February 21 - 22, 2009
Saturday ( February 21 )
B/C/D/D-Jr Singles - All matches will be completed on Saturday.
B/D Mixed Doubles - All matches will be completed on Saturday.
UPDATES: Due to small draw in the A/Open Singles and Doubles
A/Open Singles - Matches will be completed on Saturday ONLY (4 matches max)
A/Open Doubles - Matches will be played on Sunday ONLY (4 matches max)
Sunday ( February 22 )
B/D/D/D-Jr Doubles - All matches will be completed on Sunday.
UPDATES: Due to small draw in the A/Open Doubles
A/Open Doubles - All A Doubles will be played on Sunday ( 4 matches max )
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
MD - Men Doubles
WD - Women Doubles (Available Flights: AB, C, D)
MX - Mixed Doubles (Available Flights: B, D)
( Player playing in the D Mixed 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 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
D-Jr - D Junior - Beginner under 16 years old as of February 22, 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 : $200 (1st), $100 (2nd)
AMD : $300 (1st), $150 (2nd)
- B/C/D Events:
Trophies or medals will be given to all winners, runner-ups, and consolation winners.
DEADLINE:
Feb 10th - Early Bird registration - Get FREE T-shirt($20 value)
Feb 15th - Last day to register ( NO FREE t-shirt )
NO FREE t-shirt for registration received after February 10th. 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 February 15th.
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
- Participant that play in D-Junior Singles Flight cannot play in other Singles flight
- Participant that play in D-Junior Doubles Flight cannot play in other Doubles flight.
- 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 : 3 for main & 2 for consolation
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.
Start Online Registration Now.
- Manual Hardcopy Registration by Mail or Drop Off
Form: PDF Entry and Waiver Liability Forms ( CLOSED )
Payment:
Make check payable to Bay Area Open Badminton Club.
A $35 fee will be assessed for each returned check.
NO REFUNDS after February 10th.
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.
- $25( B/C/D ) and $30( A/Open ) for 1st event
( includes FREE USBO 2009 Badminton Calendar worth $10 )
( includes FREE Tournament T-Shirt worth $20 for those register before February 10th ) - $15( B/C/D ) and $20( 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.