Terms and Conditions

1) Tournament Format:

  • The tournament will follow a Round Robin format leading into a Knockout stage.
  • Top players from each group will advance to the Knockout stage based on points earned.

2) Events:

  • Girls Under 13/15 (Gender Neutral).

3) Registration:

  • All participants must register for the event at least three days before the event date. Courts will be booked according to the number of participating players.
  • No dropouts at the last moment, except in cases of genuine emergencies. Registered participants who are unable to attend due to unavoidable circumstances must inform us before 8 PM on the day prior to the event.

4) Prizes/Awards:

  • Prizes will be awarded only to the winner and runner in Knockout matches.
  • Prize consists of only goodies (e.g., Gripper, Socks, Water Bottle, T-shirts, Shuttle, etc.), which are daily usable as decided by all participants.

5) Entry Fee:

  • No entry fee prescribed for the event.
  • The total cost of the event, including court fees, shuttle costs, goodies expenses, and snacks/refreshment charges, will be calculated and collected from each participant..
  • Each participant should pay Rs 500/- at the time of registration.
  • The event cost will be calculated and individual share amount will be communicated through whatsapp group after the event.
  • All participants should pay their remaining share amount to the organizer on the same day.
  • If the advance payment is found to be excessive, the excess amount will be kept in the participant's name and will be adjusted in future events.

6) Match Rules:

  • Each match in the Round Robin stage will consist of either 1 set of 21 points, 30 points, or 3 sets of 15 points, as decided. Changes to the point system will be adapted for each event.
  • Knockout matches will be played in a best-of-three format. Either 15 point 3 sets or 21 points 3 sets depending upon availability of time.
  • The decision of the referee/umpire will be final.

7) Player Limit:

  • Maximum 12 players are allowed in the event.

8) Player ID:

  • Each player will be assigned a unique player ID upon registration for the event.

9) Ranking System:

  • Each player will be given a point for every winning match.(League matches: 1 point for every winning match, Knockout: Quarterfinalists-2 Points, Semifinal loosers-3 points, Final: Runner- 4 points, Winner: 6 points.)
  • Based on the points earned, a ranking list will be prepared and published on the website for the notice of each player.

10) Fixtures and Schedule:

  • Playbadminton tournament software will be used for preparation of fixtures, scheduling matches and updating scores.
  • Pools will be prepared randomly at the beginning, and in the upcoming days, the fixture will be created based on player level/ranking points.

11) Shuttle:

  • Yonex ACB TR or Yonex AS 2 feather shuttles will be used for all matches.

12) Venue:

  • We have planned to conduct the event at Sports Vault Arena, Kaggadasapura.

13) Event Date:

  • Event date will be fixed in advance and communicated through the whatsapp group and website.
  • In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the tournament may be rescheduled or canceled. Participants will be notified promptly.
  • Any players who do not wish to participate in any of these events are requested to exit the Play & Grow WhatsApp group.

14) Health and Safety:

  • Participants must ensure they are in good health and physically fit to participate in the event.
  • The organizers will not be responsible for any injuries sustained during the tournament.
  • First aid will be available at the venue.

15) Suggestions and Feedback:

  • Suggestion and feedback from the parents/participants will be collected after the event to improve future events.
  • If the suggestions and feedback, is implementable, will be considered.

16) Acceptance of Terms:

  • By registering for the tournament, participants agree to abide by all terms and conditions outlined above.

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