Dear Participants,
The 2019 LBA Christmas Cup will take place on December 14th (10:00am – 9:00pm) and December 15th (10:00am – 9:00pm) at London Central Secondary School. Listed below are the tournament schedule and format for all events as well as other general information. The registration deadline is Wednesday, December 11th, 2019.
EVENT LOCATION & TIME
London Central Secondary School, 509 Waterloo St, London, ON N6B 2P8
December 14th (10:00am – 9:00pm) and December 15th (10:00am – 9:00pm)
EVENTS SCHEDULE
Men’s Singles: Dec 14, 2019, Saturday (start at 10:00am)
Women’s Singles: Dec 14, 2019, Saturday (start at 2:30pm)
Women’s Doubles: Dec 14, 2019, Saturday (start at 5:30pm)
Mixed Doubles: Dec 15, 2019, Sunday (start at 10:00am)
Men’s Doubles: Dec 15, 2019, Sunday (start at 2:30pm)
Events are subject to minimum registration of 4 persons/teams. In case of low registration, that event may be cancelled. The specific start time of each event may change based on the numbers of participants. An email with the finalized tournament details such as the start time of each event will be sent out to all participants after the registration deadline.
FORMAT
- Events with 12 or more registrations: all players will enter flights format (A & B Flights). The committee will determine the seedings for the first run. The first run winners (best of 3) will enter A Flight. In A Flight or B Flight, all players will then move onto the single elimination (best of 3). All matches will adhere to the 21-points format. Medals (gold/silver/bronze) and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finalists of each flight.
- Events with less than 12 registrations: all players will be self-drawn into groups and first undergo a non-elimination (best of 1) group round-robin. All players will then move onto the single elimination knockout tournament (best of 3) upon conclusion of the group stage. Tournament seedings will be determined based on your win/loss records during the group stage. In the scenario of identical win/loss records, total point differential will be used as a tie-breaker. All matches will adhere to the 21-points format. Medals (gold/silver/bronze) and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finalists of each event.
AWARDS
- A Flight/Non-Flight event: Medals (gold/silver/bronze) and prizes ($50/$30/$20)
- B Flight: Medals (gold/silver/bronze)
SHUTTLES
Feather shuttlecocks (Aeroplane, black) will be provided and used throughout both group and the single elimination knockout stage. Only one shuttlecock will be issued per game. Players can use their own feather/nylon shuttlecocks for the match if both sides can come to an agreement.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Registration: To register officially, it requires to send an email to register@londonbadminton.ca, including your name, partner’s name (if applicable), phone number(s), and event(s). A confirmation email will be sent out after we have received your registration.
Fees:
- Member (Sept 2019-Jun 2020 membership): The registration fee is $20 per person for the first event, and $10 extra for each additional event.
- Non-Member: The registration fee is $30 per person for the first event, and $15 extra for each additional event.
Payment Methods
- E-Transfer Email: register@londonbadminton.ca
All payments are to be paid by e-transfer. In the e-transfer memo, please clearly state every player’s name and phone number.
- Bank
Bank: TD Bank
Account Holder: Badminton Club
Account No: 2933-5214540
Please indicate every player’s name and phone number on the receipt, and then take a photo of the receipt, email back to register@londonbadminton.ca
[Attention] Registration Details
- The Registration Fee will not be refunded once you are successfully registered regardless of no-show or partial absence from the tournament.
ATTENTION
- The presiding referee has the absolute authority in making on-the-fly decisions and final calls that reinforce the rules of the sport. Please respect the referees and their decisions.
- All participants must sign the Registration Forms and Disclaimers before playing any games.
DISCLAIMER
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A HEALTH CARD OR MEDICAL INSURANCE IN CANADA. AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, LONDON BADMINTON ASSOCIATION WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR ACCIDENTS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT OCCUR TO THE PARTICIPANTS DURING THE EVENT.
Thank you very much for your participation. The London Badminton Association sincerely wishes all participants the best of luck.
If you have any further inquiries, please send an email to register@londonbadminton.ca.
Sincerely,
London Badminton Association