Championship Regulations

CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS

(Event sanctioned by Badminton Canada and Badminton BC)

All participants must be members in good standing with an association affiliated with the Badminton World Federation.
Participants must meet the age requirements on the opening day of the Championships - April 26, 2010. You may be asked for verification of age.
Masters athletes under the 65+ age category may only participate in four (4) events regardless of age categories, however only two (2) events of the same discipline may be entered.
The 65 and older age categories will be permitted to enter five (5) events provided the tournament draw schedules are not adversely affected.

$165.00 - Players - includes: unlimited shuttles, maximum of four (4) events (five (5) for 65+ players), opening reception, Thursday night social and Saturday evening dinner/dance. This amount is mandatory for players.
$125.00 - Social Package (for non-players) includes all three social functions.

Tuesday March 22nd, 2010 at midnight Toronto (EDT) time.
All registrations (player or social) and payments must be done on-line. If this presents a problem to you, because of lack of internet access, please contact Kyle Hunter at Badminton Canada 1-613-569-2424.
Entry Changes: Please e-mail Kyle Hunter at Badminton Canada at khunter@badminton.ca.
DO NOT RE-ENTER ONLINE - NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Sunday April 18, 2010 at midnight Toronto (EDT) time, to receive a refund.
Players withdrawing after the deadline will not receive a refund unless they provide a medical certificate signed by a physician.
Withdrawals should be e-mailed to Kyle Hunter at Badminton Canada at khunter@badminton.ca.
Players withdrawing from the tournament are responsible for contacting their partners.

Coloured clothing is allowed pursuant to WBF regulations. Shoes with non-marking soles must be worn.

Ten minute default rule.
Three minute warm-up period on court.
An interval not exceeding 60 seconds during each game when the leading score reaches 11 points.
An interval not exceeding 120 seconds between the first and second game and between the second and third game shall be allowed in all matches.

Consolation events will be held in all events with four or more entries. Report to the registration desk after first round loss.

Players must be prepared to play their matches up to 30 minutes before their posted start times with due regard to the guaranteed 30 minute rest period between matches.
Players failing to report on court for their match within 10 minutes of the match being announced will be defaulted.
Defaulted players may not participate in consolation matches for the event in which they are defaulted.

The tournament referee will be Keith Miller and his deputy will be Peter Stephensen.

Badminton Canada and Kelowna Badminton Club both strongly encourage and recommend that players wear protective eyewear.

Medals will be awarded to the winners and finalists in each main-draw event and also the winners of each consolation event.

Participants agree not to hold the employees or members of the Kelowna Badminton Club, Badminton Canada, or Badminton British Columbia liable for any injury or loss associated with this event.