2010 H&D Championships

Although the tournament players are battling for bragging rights to have their names on our historic trophies (since 1930) – the majority of the participants are non-tournament players.

Our event is organized to ensure that the non-tournament people get in a division that best reflects their skill level. That takes a lot of extra work on the part of the organizing Committee, but the large number of participants we enjoy certainly tells us that the our efforts are appreciated.

For the local high schools, it is a great badminton experience. The students get the opportunity to see and play against some experienced players. By their third match, they are pitted against other students that they will be competitive with.
For the Coaches, as well as the students, the H&DBC has acquired a seasoned umpire official: Bill Mason with his many years experience at the provincial level. With his expertise, he can certainly assist anyone having questions.

H&DBA recommend that you enter the Championships sooner than later for two reasons. In the past, we have had to limit the number of entries accepted due to the large of number of people applying. As well, we have a fee discount for early entries.

Whether you enter our Championships on-line, full payment must also be sent before you are accepted into the tournament. See the application form for further instructions.

The number of entries will have a bearing – so H&DBA ask that you refer to our website closely as the tournament draws near for any changes to those plans.
If you provide us, when you enter, with your email address – we will be able to email you directly if our plans have changed.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jordan Hearn.

Location: McMaster University: Braley Centre (Sport Hall Gym) and Ivor Wynne Centre (Burridge Gym)
Men Singles: Thursday, March 18/10 (5:00 PM to 10:00 PM) and Friday, March 19/10 (5:00 PM to 11:00 PM);
Women Singles: Friday, March 19/10 (5:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
Men Doubles: Saturday, March 20/10 (9:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
Women Doubles: Saturday, March 20/10 (11:30 AM to 8:00 PM)
Mixed Doubles: Sunday, March 21/10 (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
All Singles & Doubles Finals: Sunday, March 21/10 (TBA)

Entry Deadline: March 13/10 (4:00 PM)
Enter early and receive a discount!
No entries accepted without BOTH partner’s fees.

Click here to see the draw tables. Click here to see the winners.

Flights: A, B, C and D.
Shuttles: Yonex Mavis 300 (not provided or $3.00/shuttle)
Max Entrants: dependent on total number of entries received.
Prizes: 54 Trophies and prizes including a High School participation trophy.
Non-Student Fee: $35 for one event; $45 for two events; $51 for three events.
Student Fee*: with student card: $26 for one event; $31 for two events; $36 for three events.
*Please make a note in the comment line at bottom of online registration if you are entering as a student.
Eyewear: H&D Badminton Association strongly recommends that all players wear protective eyewear meeting the ASTM F803 standard whenever on court.

Players guaranteed three (3) matches per event (defaults/forfeits for offending team count as one played match).
Arrive at least 30 minutes before matches are scheduled to begin and a ten minute default rule is always in effect.
Be prepared to pay a parking fee upon entering the McMaster campus (campus maps at www.mcmaster.ca).
Student card required to be shown at check-in table upon registering at tournament to receive student fee.
Please use non-marking shoes and wear appropriate sport attire (not to be confused with summer attire).
The gyms will be available for warm-up one hour before scheduled playing time.
Insurance waiver, supplied at registration, must be signed by parent/guardian/participant before playing.
Photography and video consent: by registering for this event, you are agreeing to permit photographs and video to be taken of you for promotional purposes by the H&D Badminton Association.