2012 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 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 number of people applying.

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 general questions, please feel free to contact Jordan Hearn.
If you have specific questions in regards to your registration please email Shelley Payne.

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Location: McMaster University: Braley Centre (Sport Hall Gym) and Ivor Wynne Centre (Burridge Gym)
Women Singles: Thursday, March 22/12 (5:00 PM to 10:00 PM) & Friday, March 23/12 (if  necessary 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
Men Singles: Friday, March 23/12 (5:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Men Doubles: Saturday, March 24/12 (9:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
Women Doubles: Saturday, March 24/1 (11:30 AM to 8:00 PM)
Mixed Doubles: Sunday, March 25/12 (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
All Singles & Doubles Finals: Sunday, March 25/12 (4:00 PM)

Eligibility: A community event open to all players residing in or belonging to clubs  or attending schools located in Hamilton Region, Halton Region, Grimsby and area, Haldimand-Norfolk and Brant Counties.

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Entry Deadline: Saturday March 17/12
No entries accepted without BOTH partner’s fees.

Click here to register. Click here to see registration list.
NOTE: If playing with your high school team, your coach may be entering you. Check with your team coach and AVOID double registrations.

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Flights: A, B, C and D.
Shuttles: One feather shuttle provided for all first round matches and subsequent A Flight matches. All B, C & D Flight matches are using Yonex Mavis 300 – Yellow (not provided or $3.00/shuttle). Either feather or nylon birds can be used if all players on the court agree.
Max Entrants: dependent on total number of entries received.
Prizes: 54 Trophies and prizes including a High School participation trophy.
Non-Student Fee: $37 for one event; $47 for two events; $53 for three events.
Student Fee*: with student card: $28 for one event; $33 for two events; $38 for three events.
*On Step 4 (Extra Items & Remarks): Type in the “Remarks” comment box that you are a student. In addition please add 1 extra fee for number of events playing in appropriate box for non-student rate to be accurate.
Eyewear: H&D Badminton Association strongly recommends that all players wear protective eyewear meeting the ASTM F803 standard whenever on court.
Payment: Send cheques payable to “H&D Badminton” to:
2311 Mountain Grove Ave
Burlington, ON
L7P 2H8
or
48 Whittington Drive
Ancaster, ON
L9K 0G7

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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.