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2016 Canadian Masters Badminton Championships
Dates: to
Week:15
Category:35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+
City:Halifax, NS
Country:Canada
Entry deadline:2016-03-11
Website:

2016 Yonex Canadian Masters Badminton Championship

VENUE
Canada Games Centre
26 Thomas Radall Drive
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada

WEBSITE/ SITE WEB
http://2016halifax.ca/

CONDITIONS

  • The competition is open to all athletes who are members in good standing with their country, provincial, state or territorial association. The competition will be conducted under the official rules of Badminton Canada and the Badminton World Federation.
  • Foreign players must show proof of membership or affiliation with their national governing at the time of Registration


ORGANIZATION
Organizing Committee Co-Chairs / Présidents

  • Kerry Lynch president@badmintonns.ca / 902-830-4745
  • Stephen Pothier, senior_tournaments@badmintonns.ca / 902-471-3792


REFEREE

  • Ian Lagden ianlagden@cogeco.ca


Badminton Canada:

  • Draw desk-Ayaz Amlani-ayaz@serengetisports.ca 
  • Jimena Gravelle-(613) 569-2424 ext. 102 Email:events@badminton.ca


PRACTICE TIMES

  • Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Canada Games Centre from 12:00 PM-5:00 PM


REGISTRATION

  • Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Atlantica Hotel from 7:00-10:00 PM 
  • Any athletes not registering during the above times are asked to register at the venue at least 1 hour before their first match.


TENTATIVE SCHEDULE/HORAIRE NON OFFICIEL

  • Monday, April 11, 2015 9:00 AM -8:00 PM all age groups (except 35+), early rounds
  • Tuesday, April 12, 2015 9:00 AM -8:00 PM continuation of play, 35+early rounds
  • Wednesday, April 13, 2015 9:00 AM-8:00 PM continuation of play
  • Thursday, April 14, 2015 9:00 AM-5:00 PM continuation of play
  • Friday, April 15, 2015 9:00 AM-8:00 PM semi-final rounds
  • Saturday, April 16, 2015 Final rounds main draw and consolation 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 


SOCIAL EVENTS

  • Sunday, April 10, 2016 Opening Reception & Registration@ Atlantica Hotel – 7:00-10:00PM
  • Thursday, April 14, 2016 Theme Night 'Sea & Water’ @ Atlantica Hotel Cocktails 6:00 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM-see website for details
  • Saturday, April 16, 2016 Closing Banquet-semi formal @ Atlantica Hotel-see website for details 


EVENTS

  • Athletes are eligible by age as of the first day of competition (April 11, 2016).
  • Singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events will be offered in 35+ and every 5 year increment to a maximum of 80+.
  • Draws with consolation will be offered for events with 5 or more players/teams.
  • Round robin format will be used for any events with 3 or 4 players/teams.
  • Events with only 2 players/teams will be played as a final.
  • Athletes 65+ may enter a maximum of 5 events provided that 3 events are on their own age group.
  • Athletes 35-64 may enter a maximum of 4 events.
  • Participants are restricted to a maximum of 2 events per discipline


SHUTTLECOCKS

  • Official shuttles will be YONEX feather shuttle.
  • Shuttles will be provided for all matches


ENTRY FEE

  • $225 on-line payment is required at the time of on-line registration (includes Opening Registration, Theme Night & Closing Banquet).
  • Additional social package for spouses or non-players (includes Sunday reception, Thursday Dinner/Dance and Saturday Closing Banquet) $135 payable with player's entry fee.


ENTRY DEADLINE

  • The entry deadline is Friday, March 11th, 2016 @ 11:59pm EST. Unpaid entries will not be included in the draws.
  • Badminton Canada is utilizing the Badminton Tournament Planner software which requires all athletes to enter on line.

LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Entries received via mail, fax or regular email will not be accepted.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

  • Refunds are provided less a 20% administration fee to entrants who withdraw prior to the entry deadline of the event. After the deadline, but prior to the draws being made, refunds are provided less a 50% administrative fee. Refunds will not be provided after the draws are made. 
  • Full refunds will be made for injuries that make it impossible for an athlete to compete provided documentation from a doctor is provided.


PRIZES

  • Medals will be provided to event winners, finalists and winners of consolation draws.


SEEDING

  • Seeding and draws will be delegated to a masters seeding committee that is overseen by Badminton Canada.


RULES

  • The 21-Rally Point scoring format will be utilized. Three-minute warm-up and ten minute default will be strictly enforced.
  • The use of protective eyewear is strongly recommended during play.


HOTEL/HÔTEL
Atlantica Hotel Halifax
1980 Robie St @ Quinpool Halifax,
Nova Scotia B3H 3G5 CANADA
www.atlanticahotelhalifax.com
Toll Free: 1-888-810-7288

Reservations: 

  • The 2016 Canadian Masters Badminton Championship’s special $119 room rate can be booked as follows:
  • Calling the hotel directly by calling 1-888-810-7288 and mentioning the Canadian Masters Badminton Championships
  • Emailing the hotel directly at reservations@atlanticahalifax.com and mentioning the Canadian Masters Badminton Championships
  • Visiting our website at www.atlanticahotelhalifax.com and using group code CMB
  • Reservation questions/concerns can be directed to reservations@atlanticahalifax.com

Reservations must be received by March 19, 2016

Shuttle Service 

  • A shuttle bus will be provided from the host hotel only. If not staying at the host hotel, players must find their own transportation to venue.


WAIVER OF RIGHTS

  • I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all claims for damages I may have against Badminton Canada, any of it's member organizations, the host venue, and their respective agents, members of staff, for any and all injuries which may be suffered by me, through accident or negligence, in conjunction with my competition and attendance at all related activities of this event. I accept the above terms from the time of online entry until the completion of the tournament.