2021 Yonex Herb Richard Open
RESULTS HERE
PHOTOS HERE
(by Orlando Athayde)
(by Swann Lenik)
November 25-28, 2021
Winnipeg Winter Club
(200 River Ave, Winnipeg)
REGISTER HERE
*same link for draws, times, results*
NEED A 2021-2022 PLAYER MEMBERSHIP?
NEED TO UPGRADE YOUR 2021-2022 MEMBERSHIP?
HEAD TO OUR MEMBERSHIP PAGE
EVENTS
A events — MS/WS/MD/WD/XD
C events — MS/WS/MD/WD/XD
COST
1 Event: $55
2 or 3 Events: $70
entry fees payable on-line at the registration
includes: minimum 3 games (if possible), Yonex feather shuttles, souvenirs, lunch on Saturday, referees
PRIZES
Awarded to event winners & runners-up
Awarded to consolation event winners
Participants must have an active current 2021-2022 Provincial or National Player Membership.
FOR MEMBERSHIP INFO AND LINKS, HEAD TO OUR MEMBERSHIP PAGE
Manual-entry registrations are subject to a $10 administration fee.
Late registrations (if accepted) are subject to both a $10 late fee & $10 manual-entry fee, and individuals may not be included in seeding.
The competition will be conducted under the official rules of Badminton Canada.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Thursday, November 18, 2021 @ 11:59 pm
Having trouble registering? Contact us at [email protected]
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Thursday (6:00 pm start) — Men's Singles & Women's Singles
Friday (5:00 pm start) — Men's and Boys' Singles, Women & Girls' Singles
Saturday (9:00 am start) — Singles (if needed), Boys' and Men's Doubles, Women's & Girls' Doubles, Mixed Doubles (if possible)
Sunday (9:00 am start) — Doubles (if needed), Mixed Doubles (if needed)
TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE/ESTIMATED AND WILL BE UPDATED ONCE REGISTRATION CLOSES. PLEASE ALLOW FLEXIBILITY.
DRAW DATE
Draws will be posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021
PANDEMIC PROTOCOLS
All athletes, coaches, officials, and potential spectators will be required to show proof of vaccination (QR code + government-issued photo ID) to be allowed tournament and building access.
At this time, athletes under 18 are not required to show proof of vaccination.
Masks are to be worn by all, at all times, with the exception of participant athletes while on the field of play.
(Please note that Manitoba is currently one of the only provinces able to run any competitions in our sport. To keep competition possible and to ensure viability of our tournaments and competitions throughout this season, we do highly recommend vaccination to all athletes born in 2009 or earlier.)
FINE PRINT
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
Players must make themselves available for the entirety of the event, and personal situations will not be taken into consideration for timing purposes.
Due to the speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready well ahead of their posted schedule. 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 2-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 us at [email protected]
Coaching
For field-of-play access, coaches must hold a valid (confirmed or pending) 2021-2022 MBA Coaching License.