Yonex Manitoba Seniors & Masters
Hosted by:
Interlake Badminton Club @ Stonewall Collegiate
Register ONLINE HERE
May 9-10, 2014
Stonewall Collegiate (297 5 St W, Stonewall)
Starting Times: Friday 5:00 PM Mens & Womens Singles
Saturday 9:00 AM Mens & Womens Doubles/Mixed Doubles
Finals to Follow Main Rounds on Saturday
Athletes must be prepared to play at any point of the weekend
Format: Guaranteed 3 matches
Events: Mens Singles, Womens Singles, Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Age Categories: 30+, 45+, 60+
Cost: 1st Event $30.00, 2nd Event $0.00, 3rd Event $0.00
Includes: Minimum 3 Matches/Event, Referee & Prizes for Event Winners
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:59pm
Tournament Description
The last tournament left on the adult schedule for this year is also one of the funnest tournaments you could attend. There is a healthy mix of playing for fun and playing to win, which is the true essence of a great tournament.
This year it will be held at Stonewall Collegiate on Fri/Sat May 9/10. The tournament will be a bare-bones tournament so that we can keep the cost low and the # of games high. That means less prizes, no souvenir and no complimentary meal - however the cost is only $30.00 and it will be organized in a way to increase the # of matches for everybody. Prizes will be awarded for the winner(s) of each event only.
There will be 3 separate age categories - 30+, 45+ & 60+ which will hopefully separate people into appropriate levels of capability, however strong players are welcome to enter into lower age categories if they feel like the challenge. Players however cannot move up an age category (think opposite of juniors!)
One last thing - starting with this year's results the winners will have their names engraved on a new trophy dedicated to the Manitoba Seniors & Masters. There will be a separate trophy for 30+ and 45+, and one of them will be named "in honour of Barry Ursell" and will be donated by Barry Ursell's family. Barry Ursell started playing badminton when he was 13 and is now the record holder for most National Badminton Championships. All of Barry's national championships were won in his senior years at the National Seniors & Masters Championships, and because of this he is an example of resilience and pure love of the sport. Barry passed away approximately 2 years ago leaving behind a great badminton legacy.
We look forward to seeing you out there!
You may sign up for 3 events total. The entry fee is $30.00, regardless of how many events you enter.
Other Information:
Shuttles: Mavis 350 Nylon Shuttles will be used. Please be aware that shuttles may require speed testing before match begins. Officials are present to assist with shuttle speeds.
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships or Tournament Registration Fees.
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. All participants must be prepared to play during finals on Sunday.
The Tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 3-minute warm-up rule.
Clothing: Participants must have a change of clothing and non-marking indoor athletic shoes
Equipment: Participants must bring their own racquets
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact Badminton Manitoba at [email protected] or call (204) 925-5679
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 12:00pm (noon).
