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TOURNAMENT ENTRY
Tournament entry is online using the Tournament Software (TS) link
No manual entries will be accepted.

Players 30 + can enter in a maximum of 3 Events
Players 40+ and older can enter 4 with 2 per discipline, maximum
Players 65+ and older may enter a maximum of 5 events provided that 3 events are in their own age group and subject to approval of HOC and scheduling capacity
(Players 65+ who wish a 5th event should specify the event in the comment section on entry)

Changes to an entry are not permitted after the Entry Close Date.
Entries in doubles and mixed doubles, both players must be entered within the same Entry Close Date, or they will be partnered with another player if available.

Partner requests, changes, and pairings will be accepted up until the Entry Close Date; thereafter will only be accommodated if the draw is not affected.

Partner request pairings and seeds will be posted by April 15th, 2022 for review. Questions or clarifications must be raised to HOC before the draw is published.

ENTRY FEES
First Event $90.00
Second Event $0
Third Event $0
Fourth Event $0

PAYMENT OF ENTRY FEE
Tournament payment is online using the Tournament Software (TS) link at the same time as entry. Entries not completed online will not be accepted. Entries without payment will not be accepted.

For an additional $15 + GST processing fee, Badminton BC can process membership and/or event entry over the phone via credit card payment. Email members@badmintonbc.com or 604-385-3595 if you need this option.

EVENT CATEGORIES
Womens Singles (WS) Mens Singles (MS)
Womens Doubles (WD) Mens Doubles (MD)
Mixed Doubles (XD)

AGE GROUPS
Masters Ages are determined as of the first day of competition
Open to all badminton players who are both 30 years of age or older as of the first day of the event 30+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+ 80+

TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Tournament format will include, at a minimum, a main round and consolation round format. Exception: depending on the number of entries and the size of the draw, a round robin/pool play format may be used. Draw Format will be adapted based on number of entries.

SCHEDULE (tentative)
Friday 6:00pm-midnight
Saturday 8:30am-6:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm

*Please note that times are subject to change according to the number of entries in each event. Draws and start times will be posted by April 18th at 11:59pm via Tournament Software.

DOOR PRIZES TO BE DRAWN THROUGHOUT TOURNAMENT

SHUTTLES
Feather Victor Green

PARKING
Free parking at club. Additional parking along Gaston Rd next to baseball diamond

ACCOMMODATION
Holiday Inn Express (Kelowna Airport), tournament rate of $145/night

SOCIAL EVENT | DINNER
Social included in entry fee. Red Bird Pub-Drink and meal to be provided (details TBD)

COVID SAFETY PLAN
Please see kelownabadminton.ca for updated covid protocols

EVENT MEDICAL SERVICES
Emergency Action Plan Yes-updated September 2021
AED and First Aid Kit on site-medical personnel will be available throughout weekend
●Emergency Evacuation Plan Yes-updated September 2021
●First Aid attendant: As above

EVENT ATHLETIC SERVICES
Not available

STRINGING SERVICES
Available but may be limited

SPECIFIC VENUE REGULATIONS

WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS
1.Withdrawal before the Entry Close Date will receive a full refund
2.Withdrawal after the Entry Close Date but before the draws are done will receive a refund less a $15+gst service charge
3.Withdrawal due to a medical issue will receive a full refund provided a signed physician note is received by Badminton BC staff in 1 day in advance of the first day of the competition
4.Withdrawal from an event due to a partner medical illness will receive a refund for that event provided they are not reassigned/or request another partner already registered for the tournament
5.All refunds will be performed after the event has finished – processing will take approximately two weeks

MEMBERSHIP
At the time of entry, all participants must be current members in good standing with Badminton BC (valid from June 1 through May 31 of each year) for the 2021-2022 season.
When registering players will be automatically prompted if their membership needs to be renewed or invalid and requires upgrading.
Masters Series event requires a Provincial Competitive Membership $60.00
For those players participating in only one Masters Series event in the season or are from Out of Country and only playing one event this season a Single Event $20.00 membership can be purchased
To avoid disappointment do not leave your registration to the last moment in the event you need assistance with membership renewal or tournament registration.

FORGOT YOUR LOGIN NAME OR PASSWORD?
If you ever forget your login name or password, email members@badmintonbc.com.
Refrain from creating another account.
Those players requiring Badminton BC staff to complete online registration or membership will be required to pay $15 + GST service fee. Contact Badminton BC if you have any questions regarding membership at 604-385-3595 or members@badmintonbc.com

PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Players are recommended to be at the tournament venue at least 30 minutes before their scheduled match
2.If players are not on court within 10 minutes of when their match is announcement the match is defaulted and deemed a No Show
3. Players have a 3-minute warm up period
4. No additional warm up time will be allotted for players arriving late to the court within the 10-minute default
5.Players must advise the draw desk within 5 minutes of the end of their first match loss if they do not wish to play consolations

Please be advised: In response to concerns raised by numerous players, coaches, and parents over the past several seasons, Badminton BC has implemented a “No Show” fee. Essentially, any player who does not show up for a scheduled match time without informing the HOC (at least 1 hour prior to the scheduled match) will be fined $40.00 dollars. This policy is an effort to reinforce the values of courtesy, responsible behaviour, respect, and sportsmanship as set out in the Badminton BC Athlete Code of Conduct – a No Show would be considered an infraction of this shared Code. Thank you in advance for your cooperation, communication and responsible participation.

Quote from ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT
“1) I am an ambassador of Badminton BC and shall maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct, which includes self-control and responsible behavior and consideration for other’s physical and emotional well being.
2) I will treat others with respect and expect to be treated with respect in return.
3) I must uphold the standards of Fair Play and exhibit a high level of sportsmanship and team spirit. … “

EYEWEAR
All players actively participating in Badminton activities and BC sanctioned competitions are highly recommended to wear protective eyewear, including goggles worn over top of prescription glasses, always meeting the ASTM F803 standards while they are on court. This includes warm-up, competitions, and match play in schools, post-secondary institutions, recreation and community centers, private clubs, not-for-profit clubs, and for-profit clubs . * Note * Any club, facility, or venue with rules regarding mandatory eyewear supersedes Badminton BC’s recommendation.

PHOTOS
Badminton BC, its representative and successors reserve all rights to reproduce, for the purpose of illustration, fund raising, advertising or publication in any manner, any photographs taken by Badminton BC or affiliated members, clubs, contractors, or staff during this event.

TECHNICAL OFFICIALS (TO)
Technical Officials will follow and perform officiating duties as outlined in role and responsibilities provided in the Badminton BC TO Code of Conduct, Badminton Canada Code of Conduct and the BWF website.

CLOTHING OR UNIFORMS
Technical Officials reserve the right to ask competitors to change inappropriate clothing prior to start of a match. Shorts that extend below the knee are deemed inappropriate clothing. Final decision will be made by the Tournament Referee.

CODES OF CONDUCT
Badminton BC requests and entrusts that all athletes, coaches, parents and spectators due their diligence to read and understand the Codes of Conduct prior to the start of each season:

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE BADMINTON BC ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT PUBLISHED HERE: http://badmintonbc.com/page.aspx?id=5120

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE BADMINTON BC COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT PUBLISHED HERE: https://www.badmintonbc.com/page/5119/Coaches-Code-Of-Conduct

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE BADMINTON BC PARENT/SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT PUBLISHED HERE: http://badmintonbc.com/page.aspx?id=8393

BADMINTON BC CONTACTS
Member Services | members@badmintonbc.com
Technical Programs Coach & Technical Official | technicalprograms@badmintonbc.com
Competitions Committee Chair | competitions@badmintonbc.com
Officials Committee Chair | officials@badmintonbc.com
Executive Director | Daisy Lee | executivedirector@badmintonbc.com