RULES AND FAQ : BADMINTON TOURNAMENT 2024

WHEN: December 07, 2024 AT 10.30 AM

WHERE: ARISE SPORTS COMPLEX, 542 Koomey Rd, Brookshire,TX-77423 

Tournament Rules:

  • Event Types:
    • All adult events are doubles events.
    • Men’s doubles will have Advanced and intermediary category.
    • Kids events are singles events.
    • Teams are guaranteed at least two games.
  • Entry:
    • All singles players need to register individually.
    • Doubles team entry fee covers the entire team.
    • Only one member of the doubles team needs to register, but they must provide the partner’s name.
    • If you do not have a partner, please type “Need a Partner” in the partner name field.
    • Follow all the posted rules at Arise Sports Complex
  • Eligibility:
    • Teams can be registered by current MEA members.
    • In every doubles team, one player must be a registered MEA member or their family member. The second player can be a non-MEA member.
  • Game Format:
    • All knockout games will be played as best of three games, with each game played to 21 points.
    • Men’s doubles will have Advanced and intermediary category. The top 8 from preliminary round will qualify for the Advanced Category and the remaining 8 will qualify for the intermediary Category.
    • The format of the preliminary rounds will be determined based on the number of entries. Details will be communicated closer to the tournament.
    • Umpires’ decisions are final.
  • Check In:
    • All participating teams are required to check in promptly at 10.30 AM on the day of the tournament.
    • Teams should be ready and available to play when called upon by the organizing committee.
    • In cases where a team is momentarily unavailable, a grace period may be granted at the discretion of the organizing committee. The length of this grace period will depend on the progress of other games and the overall tournament schedule.
    • If a team fails to report for their scheduled match within the allocated grace period and this delay is likely to disrupt the tournament schedule, the game will be forfeited in favor of the opposing team, who will be declared the winners.

These rules are designed to ensure fair and enjoyable gameplay for all participants. Please adhere to them throughout the tournament, and feel free to contact the organizers if you have any questions or need clarification on any of the rules. Good luck and enjoy the competition!