SPRING GOLDEN BEAR BADMINTON TOURNAMENT XX Saturday, March 8th and Sunday, March 9th UC Berkeley: RSF 2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720 EVENTS: A,B,C, and D flights for all events. Format will be single elimination with consolation round. Participants may play a maximum of 2 flights per event. Double and mixed teams must play with the same partner. Participants playing in multiple flights should expect minimal or no rest time between matches. The tournament committee will place the team in the flight of the highest player. E.g. a B player and a C player must play in the B flight and above. Entries may be limited and early paid entries will receive priority. The tournament reserves the right to make any necessary changes in the draw. SANCTION: A,B and C Flights are sanctioned by the USBA. All A,B and C players must show their current USBA ID cards at the registration desk, or pay a $5 tournament participation fee. DEADLINE: All entries and fees must be postmarked by Wednesday, February 26, 1997 or e-mailed by 6:00 pm on Friday February 28, 1997. All late entries or fees will be charged an additional $5 per person. ENTRY FEES: $9- 1 event $17- 2 events $25- 3 events ($8 per additional event after the 3rd event). Please do not send cash. Check or money order only. PAYING ENTRY FEES AT THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED BY CHECK ONLY. Cash payments only accepted 10am to 2pm on Saturday. TIMES: Saturday: Singles -9:00am Mixed - approx 1:00pm Sunday: Doubles -9:00am. Gym is open at 8:30 am for warm-up. 10 minute default rule will be STRICTLY enforced. 15 minutes maximum between 2nd and 3rd games of each match and 4 minutes warm-up time before each match. PARKING: Parking spaces are limited so please arrive early. Parking in two-hour metered spaces are available on the street in front of the RSF so please arrive early. Parking is also available in the parking garage below the RSF for $3.00. Parking is also available in a lot across the street for a fee. MISC.: Shuttles available for $1.60 each and $20 a tube. Prizes for 1st 2nd and Consolation winners. No food,drinks, or lounge chairs in the gym. Be prepared to check-in food and drinks at the front desk. Please include a list of guests that will accompany you to the tournament so that we may include them on our guest list. QUESTIONS: Contact Will Yaung at (510)644-3776 OR email willwhy@uclink2.berkeley.edu -----------------------------cut here and mail---------------------------------- MAIL TO: CAL BADMINTON CLUB (please make checks payable to c/o Sports Clubs CAL BADMINTON CLUB) 2301 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94720 Name: ________________________________ Male/Female USBA#__________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________ Phone: ( )__________________ e-mail:____________________________________ I have enclosed a stamped, self-addressed envelope/postcard, Please send me: starting time [ ] Singles (A) (B) (C) (D) Doubles (A) (B) (C) (D) Partner_______________________________ Mixed (A) (B) (C) (D) Partner_______________________________ By signing (submitting) this entry application, I agree to waive any and all claims which may arise from my participation in this competition. I release and discharge the UC Berkeley Badminton Club, their officers, agents, and administrators and any and all participants in this event harmless for any bodily injury to myself or others, or for any damages to, or loss of my properties during the course of the event. I have read this agreement, understand its purpose and agree to its terms. Signed _______________________________________ Date_____________________ (Parent or Guardian if minor)