Competition format

The field is split into two separate groups.
In each group - eight teams – playing off in a round robin format. There will be four rounds Saturday and three rounds Sunday.
There will be a champion team in each group.

Matches

Each match will start and finish with the bell.
7 minute play, 1 minute between games, 5 minutes between rounds.
Play for the entire 7 minutes – no matter the score, continue playing if a mach is mid-point when the bell goes.
Each match won earns a team two competition points. In the event of a draw, each team receives one competition point.

Important

Teams NOT ready to play when the bell goes forfeit the match!
The opponent will win that match - and gets 15 match points awarded.

The winning team

Teams will be ranked within their group based on their total competition points accumulated throughout the tournament.
At the conclusion of play, the team ranked highest in each group will be declared the Group Champion.
If two or more teams finish on the same number of competition points, a count-back will be used to determine the final placings and the champion.

Scoresheets

Games results are recorded for each game and the results are totaled at the end of the round.
Each team is to nominate one opponent for the sportsmanship award.
Complete the scoresheet and returned to the main desk. Leave the clipboard on the court – for the next round.

Arbitration

Any dispute must not impact the schedule, but can be brought to the tournament director if needed.

Risk Acknowledgement and Liability Waiver

By registering for this badminton tournament, participants acknowledge and accept that participation in badminton and other sporting activities involves inherent risks of injury and harm. While the organisers will take all reasonable steps to provide a safe environment and minimise risks, it is not possible to eliminate all risks entirely.

Participants understand that injuries may occur during training, warm-up, competition, or other tournament-related activities. Such injuries may include, but are not limited to, sprains, strains, torn ligaments, dislocations, back and neck injuries, concussion, fractures, or other serious injuries. In rare circumstances, injuries may result in permanent disability or death. Participants with pre-existing injuries, medical conditions, or health concerns acknowledge that participation may aggravate or worsen those conditions.

By registering for the tournament, the participant — or, where the participant is under 18 years of age, their parent or legal guardian:

• Acknowledges and accepts the risks associated with participation in the tournament;

• Confirms that they are medically and physically fit to participate, or have obtained appropriate medical advice regarding their participation;

• Releases and indemnifies the organisers, volunteers, sponsors, officials, and venue providers from liability for any injury, illness, loss, damage, or expense arising from participation in the tournament, except to the extent such liability cannot be excluded by law;

• Authorises the organisers to arrange or obtain any medical treatment considered necessary in the event of injury or illness, including ambulance transport and emergency medical care;

• Accepts responsibility for any medical, ambulance, hospital, or related costs incurred; and

• Acknowledges that obtaining personal accident, health, and travel insurance (where applicable) is strongly recommended.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Participants who withdraw from the tournament on or before the registration closing date of 19 July 2026 are eligible for a refund of their entry fee less a $10 administration fee.

No refunds will be provided for withdrawals received after the registration closing date, except where participation is prevented by injury or illness. In such cases, a refund of the entry fee less a $10 administration fee will be granted upon submission of a valid medical certificate.

Refund requests must be submitted to the organisers as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than seven (7) days after the conclusion of the tournament.

If the tournament is cancelled by the organisers, participants will receive a full refund of their entry fee. The organisers will not be responsible for any additional expenses incurred by participants, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, equipment hire, or other related costs.