Sponsored by Yonex and Badminton Nova Scotia
Eligibility
The competition is open to all athletes who have an active membership with their provincial or territorial badminton association. The competition will be conducted under the official rules of Badminton Canada
Events:
U13, U15, U17 & U19-Boys singles, girl singles, boys doubles. girls doubles, mixed doubles
Open A and Open B-Mens singles, womens singles, mens doubles, womens doubles, mixed doubles
Order of Play:
Singles will begin on Friday.
Doubles will begin Saturday morning followed by Mixed Doubles.
All finals and bronze medal matches will be played Sunday.
Age Categories:
The age group of the player will be based on the age of the player on the LAST DAY of the tournament. For example, with the 2019 Yonex Atlantic Series Championship tournament, the players age on April 28th will be used. So, if a player is aged 12 years old on that day, they will be able to play in U13.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 at 11:59 PM.
Withdrawal Deadline: Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 at 11:59 PM.
Late entries will be accepted until April 19th , 2019 with an additional fee of $25
Withdrawals received prior to the withdrawal deadline will be subject to a 15% administration fee. Withdrawals after the withdrawal deadline and tournament no-shows will not be eligible for a refund. If athletes fail to enter by the deadline, they will be permitted entry until Friday with a $25 late fee; this structure is similar to the model used by Badminton Canada
Entry Fee:
1 event $60, 2 or 3 events $80
Entry fees are payable on-line at the time of registration
Shuttles:
All events are feather shuttle. All match shuttles are included in entry fee.
BNS Eyewear Policy:
BNS strongly recommends all athletes wear protective eyewear
No food or drink (other than water) is permitted in the gym.
Only indoor footwear is permitted in the gyms (including spectators) as per HRM recreation policy. Please change into indoor footwear or go in sock feet. We want to ensure the gym floors remain clean for the players games and to ensure their safety
Accommodation Options
Future Inns Halifax
$119 plus tax a night must be booked by April 1, 2019
includes: Free Parking/ Fiber Optic Wireless Internet Service/Local Calls.
Access to CGC fitness centre and pool, ask front desk for a pass
(902) 443-4333
30 Fairfax Drive, Halifax, NS B3S 1P1
Please ask for Badminton Nova Scotia rate or Quote Block Code 1904BADMIN
Holiday Inn Express
$129 plus tax a night
including complimentary parking, wifi and a hot/cold breakfast
(902) 444-6700
980 Parkland Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3M 4Y7
Please ask for Badminton Nova Scotia rate