YONEX NORMAN OPEN
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(Same Link for Draws/Times/Results)
Saturday, February 20 - Sunday, February 21, 2016
R.D. Parker Collegiate
Thompson, MB
Categories:
Open/U19/U17/U15
Events:
Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Same categories for juniors
Cost:
Early Bird Registration (Until Friday, February 12)
$35.00 - 1 Event
$50.00 - 2 or 3 Events
Regular Registration (Between Saturday Feb 13 & Monday Feb 15)
$45.00 - 1 Event
$50.00 - 2 or 3 Events
Included in Tournament:
3 Matches/Event, Souvenir, Nylon Shuttles, Prizes, Referees and Umpires
Shuttles: Yonex Mavis 350 (Yellow Nylon)
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 15 @ 11:59pm
MBA Membership is mandatory. MBA Membership Available During Registration ($20.00)
Draw Date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday, Feb 17, 2016.
Tournament Description
After last year's successful Inaugural Tournament we are looking to host another great event in the North of Manitoba! Will champions repeat? Will there be new kings and queens of the north? Only time will tell! Come on out and have a great time at the 2nd Annual Yonex Norman Open in Thompson Manitoba!
Honoring the Late David Ross
2010 MASRC Aboriginal Coach of the Year Award
2013 Badminton Manitoba Coaching Achievement Award
Husband & Father
David Ross was a passionate father, teacher and leader in the community of God's Lake Narrows, using badminton as a tool to give kids the opportunity to develop healthy habits, learn respect, work ethic, dedication and sportsmanship.
God's Lake Narrows being a fly-in community for the majority of the year meant that David was often fundraising to pay for his athletes to attend tournaments in Winnipeg, Thompson, Fort Frances, and elsewhere. He also brought his athletes to tryouts for Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games, Summer Camps in Winnipeg and other training opportunities available to his kids. David would accompany his team on most trips as well.
For David's leadership in the community of sport of Badminton, the Manitoba Badminton Association and it's Board of Directors would like to present the following award each year at the Norman Open:
David Ross Excellence Award
1 award will be given annually to the junior athlete that exibits the following characteristics: Hard Work, Sportsmanship, Fair Play & Positive Attitude
Tournament Rules/Regulations
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships or Tournament Registration Fees unless requests are accompanied by a medical note or immediate family crisis.
Availability: Participants must be available to play during the entirety of the events that they are registered for. MBA will not accept special requests for time, for any reason.
Due to speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their posted match. It is ultimately the player’s responsibility to be present for the start of their match.
The Tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 3-minute warm-up rule.
Clothing: Participants must have an indoor change of clothing and non-marking athletic shoes
Equipment: Participants must bring their own racquets
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact Ryan Giesbrecht at (204) 925-5621 or [email protected].
Hotel:
Days Inn Thompson
$121.00 + taxes
Includes Hot Breakfast
Quote Badminton Manitoba Tournament
204-778-6000 or 1-800-DAYSINN
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