Piner 2010 Badminton Marathon Tournament

10AM Saturday, March 6, 2010 to 10AM Sunday, March 7, 2010.

24 hours of continuous play!

Description

This is a marathon tournament. Teams consist of 6 or fewer players, with at least 2 players from each team being on court at all times during the 24 hours of the tournament. Both singles and doubles will be played in round-robin format with the overall team won-loss record determining the winners.

Since this is a protracted tournament, a continuing supply of Gatorade and snacks will be provided. Players are urged to bring additional snacks and drinks and a couple of changes of clothes- especially extra socks. Sleeping bags are welcome and sleeping space will be provided. Yonex Mavis 350 shuttles will be provided. Anyone wishing to use feathered shuttles must supply their own. Players may not leave the venue during the tournament.

Tournament Web Site: http://www.worldbadminton.com/tournaments/20100306_pinerMarathon/

Location

Piner High, 1700 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa CA 95403

Rules

We will be using standard rally-scoring ( 3x21 ) for all matches
All players must be high school students.
Teams should be coed, with at most 5 boys or 5 girls allowed on a given team. Teams may compete short-handed if necessary.
A doubles team consists of any two players. Matches will be any combination of players- no gender preference.
At all times during the tournament each team must field at least 2 players, but the choice of players is totally controlled by the team.
For each 20 minutes that a team is not able to produce a player or players for a challenge match, one forfeit will be awarded to the challenging team.
The winners of each match shall add one point to their team's score. At the end of the tournament teams will be ranked on the difference between their collective wins and losses. Ties will be settled by net game totals and then net point totals if necessary.
First, Second, and Third place teams will receive awards, subject to modification depending upon how many teams enter.
The winning teams must be present at the end of the tournament in order to win.
A team may not make player substitutions after the tournament play begins.
No player may leave the venue during the tournament without completely withdrawing from the tournament.

Entry Information

Entry fee: $20 per player up to a maximum of $100/team ( Checks made payable to Piner Badminton )

Paid entries are due WEDNESDAY March 3. Please submit to Stan Bischof, 1894 Bennett Meadows Lane, Santa Rosa, CA, 95405. Information: stan@worldbadminton.com. Please email entries as much in advance as possible.

Team Name :
Players	Name	Telephone	Parent's Signature I have read the below waiver and agree to its terms.
	Address	Email
Captain

Player #2

Player #3

Player #4

Player #5

Player #6

Waiver - all parents must sign waiver

I understand that my son/daughter's participation in the Piner Badminton Marathon Tournament involves a strenuous sport that can lead to injuries and that this tournament is played for an extended period. I understand that the player will become exhausted and will likely develop cramps, blisters, and other fatigue-related ailments from the prolonged play. Such participation is solely at my son/daughter's own risk and I hold harmless the Piner Badminton Club, Piner High School, Santa Rosa City Schools, tournament directors and all others who are helping to sponsor and run this tournament for any injuries that may arise as a result of this participation. I have read this agreement, understand it's purpose and agree to it's terms.