Registration Link: ODBA Jr Ranking Tournament organized by SAHA Elite Badminton Club
Regulations:
Please read the Regulations in full. There is significant information that all participants should be
aware of prior to the start of the tournament.
Venue: Almonte District High School
Address: 126 Martin St N, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0. Free Parking just opposite side of the School Entrance
Limit: Maximum number of total entries 110 athletes and limited to 16 entries /event.
Entry Deadline: April 12, 2024
Registration Fees: $45.00 for one discipline and $50 for two or three disciplines.
All entry fees are payable by E-transfer at sahaelite.bc@gmail.com and Please mention Player’s full name and age group in the comments area when you e-transfer.
Tournament Dates: Saturday – April 20, 2024 (U11, U13 and U15) Sunday – April 21, 2024 (U17 and U19) Time: 9am-8pm (End time depending on the player numbers). Please arrive at least 30 minutes early and meet Registration desk for Check in.
Age Groups: U11 - Born in 2014 or later U13 - Born in 2012 or later U15 - Born in 2010 or later U17 - Born in 2008 or later U19 - Born in 2006 or later
Player can choose to play their own age group or higher age group.
Disciplines: The tournament will offer the following disciplines:Boys Singles (BS), Boys Doubles (BD), Girls Singles (GS), Girls Doubles (GD) and Mixed Doubles (XD).
Shuttles: Feather - Players bring their own feather shuttles. Player can use Plastic Shuttles if both players agree (Plastic Shuttles Provided by organizer) .
Draw Format: Round Robins if less than 8 teams.
Otherwise Elimination Round (Main and Consolation).
If we don’t get enough numbers in any events, U11 and U13 or U13 and U15 might be combined together and U17 might be combined with U19.
Athletes are required to be ready to play at least 30 minutes before their scheduled match.
Athletes failing to report on court for their match within 10 minutes of the match being announced will be defaulted. No additional warm up time will be allotted for players arriving late.
Pairing and Partner Requests:
Athletes registered with a partner request may update their partner status prior to the closing date, given they have consent from their partner to be paired up for the event.
Athletes with a partner request status, once the registration has closed, will be paired up
randomly. Those who are not paired up will be put into a reserve list.
Coaching Guidelines:
Only Coaches or parents (2 persons max) can coach at the same time at 11 points and after set completion. No coaching allowed during the game.
Prizes: Medals and Prizes for Consolation winners.
Ranking Points: ODBA will be responsible for the Ranking points based on where Players
finish in a draw.
Photography, Video, and Email Consent: By registering for this event, you are agreeing to permit photographs and video to be taken of you for the purposes of promoting the sport of badminton and ODBA/SAHA Elite Badminton Club. You are also agreeing to receive emails from ODBA/ SAHA Elite Badminton Club about future events and news items.
Athlete Clothing/footwear:
Proper athletic clothing and appropriate non-marking footwear are required.
Shorts that extend below the knee are deemed inappropriate.
Eyewear: We recommend all participants to wear protective eyewear when more than 2 players on the same court.
For more information, contact SAHA Elite Badminton Club at Sahaelite.bc@gmail.com