Badminton Nova Scotia

2019 Antigonish Open
2019-11-23 08:00 - 21:30 UTC | Dr John Hugh Gillis, 105 Braemore Ave, Antigonish, NS, B2G 1L3, Canada
Regulations
2019 Antigonish Open
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Sponsored by: Victor and Badminton Nova Scotia
Tournament Chairpersons:
Janine Swales janine.swales@gmail.com
Robert Proctor register@antigonishbadminton.ca (902) 863-8242
BNS Contact:
Jennifer Petrie : executive_director@badmintonns.ca please contact Jennifer for any registration issues.
Location:
Dr John Hugh Gillis
105 Braemore Ave, Antigonish, NS B2G 1L3
Events
U13, U15, U17, Open A, Open B and Open C-MS, WS, MD, WD, XD.
Age categories
U13: born in 2008 or later
U15: born in 2006 or later
U17: born in 2004 or later
Eligibility
This is an open tournament. No age restrictions or qualifications required.
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
Shuttles
Nylon provided for U13 and U15.
Feather for U17, U19, Open A, Open B and Open C. Players provide their own.
Tubes may be purchased for $30 but limited supply available.
Entry Fee
$25 for 1 event $30 2 & $35 for 3 events for BNS members
All participants must be members in good standing with their provincial organization
Registration Deadline: Wednesday November 13th 2019 at 11:59
Withdrawal deadline: Wednesday November 13th 2019 at 11:59
Registration
Schedule
Friday: Pre-tournament coaching session
Saturday:
Warm-up and registration at 8:00AM, Singles at 9:00AM, with doubles and mixed to follow.
BNS Eyewear Policy:
BNS strongly recommends all athletes wear protective eyewear.
Friday November 22, 2019
Friday night will be a DEMONSTRATION TEAM COMPETITION with Limited Teams being accepted (For more information contact Robert Proctor)
Friday schedule will be warmup 5:30-6PM with Team Matchups beginning at 6PM
Depending on Entries there may be 2 divisions A Level and B Level in both Mixed and All Male Categories
Maximum 8 Teams per category
Teams can be
2 Females + 2 Males (Mixed Category)
4 Males (All Male Category)
Format will be
All players on each team can only play 2 events and each team will play minimum of 2 other teams with each team playing the following events
Mixed Category Teams
WS
MS
WD
MD
XD
or for all Male Teams
MS1
MS2
MD1
MD2
Xtra Doubles

2019 Yonex Atlantic Junior Elite
2019-11-29 09:00 - 2019-12-01 17:00 UTC | University of Moncton, 18 Antonine-Maillet Ave, Moncton, NB, E1A 3E9, Canada
VENUE
Universite de Moncton
18 Antonine-Maillet Ave
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1A 3E9
PHONE: 613-748-5674 ext 223.
EMAIL/COURRIEL: mikeluck@badminton.ca
WEBSITE badminton.ca
DATES
Friday November 29 – Saturday December 1st 2019
ENTRY DEADLINE:
November 1st 2019 @11:59PM
Unpaid entries will not be included in the draws.
Late entries will be accepted until November 8th 2019 with an additional fee of 50$

REGISTRATION

TOURNAMENT FEES:
The entry fee of $120 per player must be made online. Late entries will be charged and a $50 late fee.
EVENTS:
Events will be held in singles, doubles and mixed doubles for U15, U17 and U19 age categories. Badminton Canada will be utilizing the Tournament Software online registration system.
Consolations will be held for all competitors defeated in their first-round match of the main event. It will be the responsibility of each athlete to notify the draw desk, within 30-minutes of their opening round defeat. Consolation rounds offered time permitting.
REFUNDS:
Refunds are provided to participants, less a 25% administration fee, who withdraw prior to the entry deadline of the competition. After the entry deadline, but before the draws are made, refunds are provided less a 50% administration fee. Refunds will not be provided for withdrawals after the draws have been made.
PRIZES:
Medals for winner, finalists, and two third place finishers
Prizes for Consolation winners

SEEDING & DRAWS:
Seeding done by Badminton Canada’s Seeding Committee and draws according to the BCAN regulations
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
Chair: Daryl Beers
Organizer:
Referee: TBD
Badminton Canada: Mike Luck, Email: mikeluck@badminton.ca, Phone: 613-748-5674 x. 223
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Friday – 9AM Start
Saturday – 9AM Start
Sunday – 9AM Start
TOURNAMENT RULES:
The 21-Rally Point scoring format will be utilized. Three-minute warm-up and ten-minute default will be strictly enforced. The use of protective eyewear is strongly recommended during play (not mandatory).
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:
Badminton Canada will be following the 2020 BWF Calendar year for the entire 2019-2020 season. Competition is open to athletes born 2006 or later (U15), 2004 or later (U17), 2002 or later (U19). All participants in Junior Elite Series tournaments must be registered members of BCan or a Member Association of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and provide their member ID upon online registration.
The registration fee to become a member of Badminton Canada will be an annual fee (Sept 1st-August 31st) and you must be a registered member in good standing with a BCan provincial membership organization in order to be a registered member of BCan.
*Non-Canadian association participants will be charged an extra $25 fee for entering a tournament.
The maximum number of entrants is 150. Should the maximum entry be exceeded, priority will be given to players/team Yonex Canadian Junior National Team. After which, priority will be given to players based on their date of entry onto the tournament. Doubles and Mixed teams will be considered based on the latest entry date of the two partners.
CLOTHING REGULATIONS:
BWF Regulations and the Badminton Canada Competition Uniform Regulations shall be followed
Use of protective eyewear is strongly recommended during play, but is not required.
COACH CERTIFICATION:
All coaches must comply with the Badminton Canada Coaching Certification Policy
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS:
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
• Four Points by Sheraton Moncton for 127 CAD-177 CAD per night
Book your group rate for Yonex Atlantic Junior Elite Series
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 it’s 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.

JBTC - Round Robin
2019-12-07 09:00 - 21:00 UTC | JBTC Badminton Club, 200 Bluewater Road, Bedford, NS, B48 1G9, Canada
Sponsored by JBTC and Badminton Nova Scotia
Date/Time:
Saturday December 7th: 9am-9pm (Subject to change))
Location: JBTC Gym
200 Bluewater Rd. Unit 2, Bedford, Nova Scotia
Eligibility
This is an open tournament. No age restrictions or qualifications required.
The competition is open to all athletes. The competition will be conducted under the official rules of Badminton Canada
Events:
A, B and C men’s, women’s doubles and mixed doubles
Players may only register for MAXIMUM OF 2 EVENTS and may only register for one level per event. i.e. if you register for A Men’s doubles you may not register for B Men’s doubles
Order of Play:
Doubles matches for all events (A, B and C) will be played Saturday starting at 9AM，Mixed Doubles will be followed.
REGISTRATION:
Registration deadline: Wednesday December 4th, 2019 at 11:59pm
Entry Fee: All participants must be members in good standing with their respective provincial organization.
1 Event $25, 2 Events $35. All the entry fee will be collected at the registration desk during the tournament.
Shuttles:
All events are feather shuttle. Feather shuttles are not included in the entry fees. Players must supply their own feather shuttles. Feather shuttles will be available for purchase at the event for $25+tax/tube
BNS Eyewear Policy:
BNS strongly recommends all athletes wear protective eyewear.
No food or drink (other than water) is permitted in the gyms as per HRM policy.
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.
Only badminton sneakers is permitted on the courts.

2020 Dalhousie Agricultural Campus Open
2020-01-11 08:00 - 20:00 UTC | Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, 20 Cumming Dr, Truro, NS, B2N 5E3, Canada
Sponsored by: Badminton Nova Scotia; Victor Rackets

Tournament Contact:
Jennifer Petrie: executive_director@badmintonns.ca

Location:
Langille Athletic Centre .
62 Cumming Dr, Truro, NS B2N 5E3
PLEASE NOTE: There will be a snack room with complimentary soup, chili and treats for athletes provided by Chartwells over lunch (while supplies last).
Only indoor footwear is allowed on the gym floor.
Times:
Saturday: warm-up and registration at 8:30, singles at 9:00, with doubles and mixed to follow.
Eligibility
This is an open tournament. No age restrictions or qualifications required.
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, Open A, Open B and Open C-MS, WS, MD, WD, XD.
Entry Fee: All participants must be members in good standing with their respective provincial organization.
$25 for 1 event, $30 for 2 events and $35 for 3 events
Registration deadline: Monday, January 6th 2020 at 11:59 PM
Withdrawal deadline: Monday, January 6th 2020 at 11:59 PM
Registration
Shuttles:
Nylon provided for U13 and U15. (Tubes may be purchased for $15 per tube.)
Feather for U17/ Open A / Open B/Open C. Players provide their own. Tubes may be purchased for $30.00

BNS Eyewear Policy:
BNS strongly recommends all athletes wear protective eyewear.

University of King's College Tournament – ACAA
2020-01-18 08:00 - 2020-01-19 17:00 UTC | University of Kings College, 6350 Coburg Rd, Halifax, NS, B3H 2A1, Canada
Details to follow

2020 JBTC Open
2020-01-25 08:00 - 20:00 UTC | JBTC Badminton Club, 200 Bluewater Road, Bedford, NS, B48 1G9, Canada
2020 JBTC Open
Saturday January 25, 2020

Sponsored by: Badminton Nova Scotia; Victor Rackets

Tournament Contact:
Jennifer Petrie: executive_director@badmintonns.ca
Location:
JBTC
200 Bluewater Rd, Bedford, NS B4B 1G9
Times:
Saturday: warm-up and registration at 8:30, singles at 9:00, with doubles and mixed to follow.
Eligibility
This is an open tournament. No age restrictions or qualifications required.
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, Open A, Open B and Open C-MS, WS, MD, WD, XD.

Entry Fee: All participants must be members in good standing with their respective provincial organization.
$25 for 1 event, $30 for 2 events and $35 for 3 events
Registration deadline: Monday, January 20th 2020 at 11:59 PM
Withdrawal deadline: Monday, January 20th 2020 at 11:59 PM
Registration
Shuttles:
Nylon provided for U13 and U15. (Tubes may be purchased for $15 per tube.)
Feather for U17/ Open A / Open B/Open C. Players provide their own. Tubes may be purchased for $30.00
BNS Eyewear Policy:
BNS strongly recommends all athletes wear protective eyewear.

Dalhousie Agricultural Campus Tournament – ACAA
2020-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, 20 Cumming Dr, Truro, NS, B2N 5E3, Canada

Atlantic Series # 4 - 2020 Yonex Longard Open
2020-02-07 13:00 - 2020-02-09 14:00 UTC | Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 0E2, Canada

ACAA Championships
2020-02-15 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | New Brunswick

2020 Canada Games Centre Open
2020-03-07 08:00 - 21:00 UTC | Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 0E2, Canada

2020 CGC Open
2020-03-07 08:00 - 21:00 UTC | Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 0E2, Canada
Sponsored by: Badminton Nova Scotia; Victor Rackets
Tournament Contact:
Jennifer Petrie: executive_director@badmintonns.ca
Location:
Canada Games Centre .
26 Thomas Raddall Dr, Halifax, NS B3S 0E2
Only indoor footwear is allowed on the gym floor.
Times:
Saturday: warm-up and registration at 8:00 AM, with the first singles matches being called at 8:30 AM, with doubles and mixed to follow.
Please note – The tournament will do its best to avoid players traveling from outside of HRM to play on the first set of courts called at 8:30 AM but no guarantees can be made until the draws are created.
Eligibility
Age restrictions and qualifications are based on the age categories listed under events. Open events have no age restrictions. To compete in an age category the player must be eligible for that age category for the entire 2019/2020 season.
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:
U11, U13, U15, U17, Open A, Open B and Open C-MS, WS, MD, WD, XD.
The total number of players (not including the U11 or skills competition) will be limited to a maximum of 80 players to ensure the tournament will run smoothly and finish at an appropriate time.
Age Categories
U11 – 2010 or later
U13 – 2008 – 2009
U15 – 2006-2007
U17 – 2004-2005
Entry Fee: All participants must be members in good standing with their respective provincial organization.
$25 for 1 event, $30 for 2 events and $35 for 3 events
$20 for U11 singles and doubles
Late Entry – $10 additional fee (ex. $35 for 1 event, $40 for 2 events and $45 for 3 events)
Registration deadline: Friday, February 28th 2020 at 11:59 PM
Withdrawal deadline: Friday, February 28th 2020 at 11:59 PM
Late Entry deadline: Tuesday, March 3rd 2020 at 11:59 PM with an additional fee of $10.00
All entry fees should be paid in cash or cheque at the event. Credit card or debit card will not be accepted.
Registration
Under 11 Age Division
NEW: We are piloting a U11 division at this tournament. The U11 division will be gender-neutral (boys and girls competing together) singles and doubles events. Singles will be played on a half-court and doubles on a full court. All matches will be best 2 out of 3 games to 11 points. Pending registration numbers – we will do our best to have all U11 events be round robin format. All U11 matches will have a volunteer on the court to assist with rules, scoring and pace of play.
Skills Competition
NEW: We are piloting a Skills Competition: the skills event will be open to U11 and U13 players only for this tournament. The skills competition will test players on their speed, attack and accuracy in three skill-testing events. This is FREE for players to participate in if they have registered in the tournament.
To register for Skills Competition, please add a note to your entry.
Shuttles:
Nylon shuttles will be used and provided for U11 / U13 events unless both players choose to provide their own feather shuttles (tubes may be purchased for $15 per tube.)
Feather shuttles for U15 / U17/ Open A / Open B. Players provide their own. Tubes may be purchased for $30.00 at the registration desk
BNS Eyewear Policy:
BNS strongly recommends all athletes wear protective eyewear.

Atlantic Series # 5 – 2020 Yonex Guy Martin Open
2020-03-13 15:00 - 2020-03-15 17:00 UTC | University of Moncton, 18 Antonine-Maillet Ave, Moncton, NB, E1A 3E9, Canada
VENUES:
Université de Moncton-CEPS Louis-J.-Robichaud,
18, avenue Antonine-Maillet
Moncton, NB E1A 3E9
PRIZES:
Medals for all finalists and prizes for the winner of the B, C & D winners.
ENTRY FEE:
$60 for first event, $80 for two or more events.
U15: Please note that any player who only registers for u15 events and is playing two or more u15 events will initially be charged $80 however will be refunded $20 in the week after the tournament is completed
Enter Online:
The entry fee must be paid online to Badminton New Brunswick and is non-refundable.
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Saturday March 7th, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST.
Late registration date is Monday March 9th 11:59Pm EST and a $25 late fee will be applied to your registration.
After the late registration deadline, no late entries will be accepted
REGISTRATION
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:
The competition is open to all athletes who are members in good standing with their provincial or territorial association and must have a National Level or Provincial Level active membership with their province. The competition will be conducted under the official rules of Badminton Canada.
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS:
Adult-open to all ages
U19: birth year-2002 or later
U15: birth year-2006 or later
EVENTS:
Events will be held in singles, doubles and mixed doubles for all age categories.
SHUTTLES:
Yonex As20 feather shuttles (provided)
OFFICIALS:
Draw Person: Kyle Hunter [kylehunter66@gmail.com]
Chairperson: Guy-Laine Legace (guylainelegace@gmail.com)
Organizer: Daryl Beers (506) 533-6855, mbc.inc@rogers.com
CANTEEN:
Yes canteen services will be available.
SEEDING & DRAW:
Seeding done by Badminton Atlantic Seeding Committee and draws according to the Canadian regulations. National Ranking system will be used as a guide when completing the draws. All categories will be A, B, C, D waterfall format.
EYEWEAR:
The use of polycarbonate safety eyewear is strongly recommended.
SCHEDULE:
Under 15
Friday
6pm: U15 Mixed doubles
Saturday
11am: U15 singles
Evening: U15 singles finals
Sunday
9am: U15 Doubles
U19 and Adult
Friday
4pm: Singles
Saturday
9am: U19 &. Adult singles
Noon: U19 and Adult singles finals
1pm: U19 and Adult Doubles
Evening: U19 and Adult doubles finals
Sunday
9am: U19 and Adult mixed
All Times are subject to change due to registration numbers. Final times will be posted on the www.bnnb.ca website under “events” tab /Guy Martin Open “more Info” tab.

2020 BNS Provincial Championships
2020-03-27 18:00 - 2020-03-29 14:00 UTC | JBTC Badminton Club, 200 Bluewater Road, Bedford, NS, B48 1G9, Canada
Hosted by Badminton Nova Scotia
Sponsored by Victor
Date/Time:Friday 3pm-10pm
Saturday 8am-10pm
Sunday 8am-5pm
Location: Junior Badminton Training Centre
200 Bluewater Road
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Eligibility
This is a Closed Tournament. Participants must be residents of Nova Scotia and have an active membership with a provincial or territorial badminton association. The competition will be conducted under the official rules of Badminton Canada
Age restrictions and qualifications are based on the age categories listed under events. Open events have no age restrictions. To compete in an age category the player must be eligible for that age category for the entire 2019/2020 season.
If registration numbers are low we will be moving to a 2 day event. We will make the decision on Thursday March 19, 2020. Notice will be published on tournament software and on BNS Facebook page.
Events: U13, U15, U17, Open A and Open B-WS, MS, WD, MD, XD
Order of Play: Singles will begin Friday. Doubles and Mixed doubles will be played on Saturday, finals will be played on Sunday
Age Categories:
U13-2008 – 2009
U15-2006-2007
U17-2004-2005
Registration deadline: Wednesday March 18th, 2020 at 11:59pm
Withdrawal deadline: Wednesday March 18th, 2020 at 11:59PM
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.
Entry Fee: 1 Event $40, 2 and 3 events $60
Entry fees are payable online at the time of registration.
REGISTRATION
Shuttles: Victor shuttles are the official tournament shuttle
All match shuttles are included in entry fee.
Feather shuttles will still be available for purchase at the tournament for $30
BNS Eyewear Policy: BNS strongly recommends all athletes wear protective eyewear
PLEASE NOTE:
No outdoor shoes allowed in the gym.
No food or drink allowed in gym, with the exemption of water
There will be a canteen on site.
Badminton Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting will take place March 28, 2020

2019-2020 Annual General Meeting
2020-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | JBTC Badminton Club, 200 Bluewater Road, Bedford, NS, B48 1G9, Canada
BNS 2019-2020 AGM will take place March 28, 2020 during the BNS Provincial Championship

2020 Atlantic Series Championship
2020-05-01 13:00 - 2020-05-03 14:00 UTC | University of Moncton, 18 Antonine-Maillet Ave, Moncton, NB, E1A 3E9, Canada

2020 Bedford Open
2020-10-24 | JBTC Badminton Club, 200 Bluewater Road, Bedford, NS, B48 1G9, Canada

2020 Junior Event #1
2020-12-05 | JBTC Badminton Club, 200 Bluewater Road, Bedford, NS, B48 1G9, Canada

2021 Summer Junior Badminton Camps @ JBTC
2021-06-29 - 2021-08-28 | JBTC Badminton Club, 200 Bluewater Road, Bedford, NS, B48 1G9, Canada
For anyone interested in learning about badminton summer camp opportunities, please visit the JBTC website at: https://www.nsjbtc.com/

Location: JBTC Centre
200 Bluewater Rd, Bedford NS, B4B1G9
Contact: Kevin 9023161669, Leon 9024716818
Email: nsjbtc@gmail.com

POWER HOUR! Badminton Canada is Calling All Self-Identified Girls!
2021-07-21 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
What: A FREE and exciting Fast and Female Virtual Power Hour!
Where: VIRTUAL with Badminton Canada REAL (Relatable, Empower, Active Leaders) Role Models!
Who: Self-Identified Girls, Aged 8 – 14 years old
What is a Power Hour: Power Hours are 1 – 2 hour, fun-filled, non-competitive events for girls that connect them to REAL Role Models. A Power Hour is made up of four parts:

Introduction and connection to Fast and Female REAL Role Models from Badminton Canada
Group Physical Activity
30 minute workshop, focused on body image
And a Q&A style panel with our REAL Role Models!

When: Wednesday, July 21st from 7:00 – 8:30 pm EST
How Do I Register: Register by visiting this link: https://ffbadmintoncanadapowerhour.eventbrite.ca/
Every participant that registers will receive a Fast and Female swag pack in the mail, including a Fast and Female t-shirt, snacks, and more! This Power Hour will be hosted over Zoom. All registrants will receive the Zoom link at least 48 hours in advance of the event.

Scotia Series Event #1
2021-10-22 08:00 - 2021-10-24 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, 20 Cumming Dr, Truro, NS, B2N 5E3, Canada

Scotia Series Event #2
2021-11-05 08:00 - 2021-11-07 17:00 (America/Halifax) | JBTC Badminton Club, 200 Bluewater Road, Bedford, NS, B48 1G9, Canada

ACAA @ Dal AC
2021-11-13 | Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, 20 Cumming Dr, Truro, NS, B2N 5E3, Canada

ACAA @ MTA
2021-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Mount Allison University, 62 York St, Sackville, NB, E4L 1E2, Canada

Community Events
2021-12-04 08:00 - 2021-12-05 17:00 (America/Halifax) | New Brunswick
Locally organized events held across the province by each region.

Badminton Canada Senior & Para-Badminton National Championships
2022-02-02 08:00 - 2022-02-05 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Edmonton

ACAA Badminton Playoffs
2022-02-26 08:00 - 2022-02-27 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, 20 Cumming Dr, Truro, NS, B2N 5E3, Canada

Badminton Canada University & College National Championships (TBD)
2022-03-18 08:00 - 2022-03-20 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Oshawa

Scotia Series Event #4
2022-03-25 08:00 - 2022-03-27 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, 20 Cumming Dr, Truro, NS, B2N 5E3, Canada

A/B/C/U15/U17 Round Robin Tournament
2022-04-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | JBTC Badminton Club, 200 Bluewater Road, Bedford, NS, B48 1G9, Canada

Nova Scotia School Athletic Federation Regional Competition (Must be completed by this date)
2022-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | New Brunswick
