DATES:
April 23-28 2018
VENUES:
Vancouver Racquets Club
4867 Ontario Street
Vancouver BC, V5V 3H4
Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club
1630 West 15th Avenue
Vancouver BC, V6J 2K7
WEBSITE/ SITE WEB
http://masters2018.ca
ORGANIZATION
Organizing Committee Co-Chairs / Présidents:
Co-Chair: Frank Price Email: [email protected]
Co-Chair: Marian Holoboff Email: [email protected]
Co-Chair: Ram Nayyer Email: [email protected]
REFEREE
Susan Musakowski Email:
Badminton Canada: Mike Luck – [email protected] – 613 – 748-5674
EVENTS:
Athletes are eligible by age as of the first day of registration (January 1st 2018).
Singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events will be offered in 40+ and every 5 year increment to a maximum of 85+.
Singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events will be offered in 30+ at a 10 year increment to a maximum of 40+.
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.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN 5 EVENT REGISTRATION FOR THIS YEAR:
(Necessary due to the large number of athletes expected in the 65+ and 70+ age groups)
Athletes 75+ may enter a maximum of 5 events provided that 3 events are in their own age group (if you wish to enter 5 events please use the comment field to tell us which event and if applicable, the name of your partner.)
Athletes 40-64 may enter a maximum of 4 events.
Athletes 30-39 may enter a maximum of 3 events.
Participants are restricted to a maximum of 2 events per discipline across any age category.
DUE TO COURT TIME RESTRICTIONS AND THE LARGE NUMBER OF ENTRIES EXPECTED: ENTRY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 350 PLAYERS.
Any players not registered if the entry is closed prior to the March 21st deadline due to the 350 maximum being reached will be permitted to enter only if they are listed as a doubles partner of a registered player. These players may register for one additional singles event and may be allowed to pair up with players that are requesting partners.
CONDITIONS
The competition is open to all athletes who are members in good standing with their country, provincial, state or territorial association (please see “Player Registration” information at the bottom of these regulations). 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 body at the time of Registration.
For non-residents who do not have an existing National level membership Badminton Canada has created an International Player membership ($25) which when validated (contact John Russell at [email protected]) will permit online entry to the tournament.
Online entry is restricted to players who have a valid Badminton Canada domain Player ID, account and membership. The International Player membership satisfies these online entry requirements.
PLAYER REGISTRATION
Badminton Canada requires that all players meet three requirements before tournament registration will be permitted.-
1. All players must have a valid Player ID
2. All players must have an active and confirmed account within the Badminton Canada domain
3. All players must have a valid 2016-2017 Membership
There are different steps to register based on whether you are a Canadian player or Non-Canadian “International” player and whether you will play any other competitions this season-
1-Canadian Players-
Need a “National” level membership from their home province through a Badminton Canada account, not a generic Tournament Software account
2-Non-Canadian players who regularly play tournaments within Canada-
Need a “National” level membership from their home province through a Badminton Canada account, not their international Tournament Software account.
3-Non-Canadian player who only play the Canadian National Masters Championship-
Badminton Canada has created a special membership category entitled “International Player” to permit these players to meet the tournament registration requirements. The Badminton Canada International Player Membership is specifically designed to ensure that out of country players are able to register for the Canadian National Masters Championships.
To purchase an International Membership a player should meet the following criteria:
a. Be 30 years old or older on April 23rd 2018, the year of the Canadian National Masters Championship in which they wish to play.
b. Do not have an existing membership from any province within Canada
c. Reside outside of Canada
d. Do not intend to play any additional tournaments in Canada during the year.
If you have questions about this membership, please contact John Russell, Badminton Canada Player Database Administrator at [email protected]
ENTRY FEE
$210 on-line payment is required at the time of on-line registration (includes Opening Reception, Theme Night & Closing Banquet). Non-Canadian association participants will be charged an extra $25 fee for entering a tournament.
Additional social package for spouses or non-players (includes Sunday reception, Wednesday Dinner/Dance and Saturday Closing Banquet) $135 payable with player’s entry fee.
ENTRY DEADLINE
The entry deadline is Wednesday, March 21st, 2018 @ 11:59pm PST. Unpaid entries will not be included in the draws.
Badminton Canada is utilising 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.
REGISTRATION
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Vancouver Racquets Club, 4867 Ontario Street, Vancouver BC, V5V 3H4
4:00pm to 9:00 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 23, 2018-8:00 AM-9:00 PM-All age groups early rounds
Tuesday, April 24, 2018-8:00 AM-9:00 PM-Continuation of play
Wednesday, April 25, 2018-8:00 AM-6:00 PM-Continuation of play
Thursday, April 26, 2018-8:00 AM-8:00 PM-Continuation of play
Friday, April 27, 2018-8:00 AM-8:00 PM-Continuation of play and some consolation finals
Saturday, April 28 2018-8:00 AM-6:00 PM-Final rounds main draw and consolation
SOCIAL EVENTS
Sunday, April 22, 2018-Opening Reception Registration @ Vancouver Racquets Club
Time TBA
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 – Theme Night @ Fraserview Banquet Hall, 8240 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3X6 – 604-322-6526
Time TBA
Saturday, April 28, 2018 Closing Banquet (Semi Formal) @ Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club
Time TBA
PRACTICE TIMES
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Venue Name: VRC and VLTBC
12:00 PM-5:00 PM
HOTEL
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre (Broadway)
711 WEST BROADWAY, VANCOUVER BC, V5Z 3Y2
Phone 1 (604) 879-0511
GUEST ROOM ACCOMMODATION
Arrival: April 22, 2018
Departure: April 29, 2018
Bookings must be made by March 21st, 2018
Mention ‘Canadian Masters Badminton Tournament’ at the time of booking
GUEST ROOM RATES
Deluxe Room $149.00 single/double occupancy $ 20.00 additional person in room
All rates are subject to 5% GST and 11% AHRT (subject to change)
Rates are quoted in Canadian funds
Rates will be made available three nights before and three nights after the contracted dates for those wishing to extend their stay in Vancouver
SHUTTLE SERVICE
A shuttle bus will be provided between the host hotel and the venues only. If players are not staying at the host hotel, they will be responsible to provide their own transportation to the venue.
Shuttles will be provided for players staying at the host hotel to the Wednesday Theme Party venue and the Saturday Wind-Up Banquet.
SEEDING
Seeding and draws will be delegated to a masters seeding committee that is overseen by Badminton Canada.
PRIZES
Medals will be provided to event winners, finalists and winners of consolation draws.
RULES
The 21-Rally Point scoring format will be utilized. Two-minute warm-up and ten minute default will be strictly enforced.
The use of protective eyewear is strongly recommended during play.
SHUTTLECOCKS
Official shuttles will be YONEX feather shuttle.
Shuttles will be provided for all matches
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 its 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.