SPRING 2000 GOLDEN BEAR BADMINTON TOURNAMENT XXVI
Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday, April 23rd
UC Berkeley Recreational Sports Facility
2301 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
EVENTS: A, B, C, D flights for all events.
There will be consolation for all events, unless events are cancelled or a round robin run due to insufficient entries. The tournament committee reserves the right to make any necessary changes in the draw and to modify the events if need be.
Saturday – 3 events maximum, Sunday – 2 events maximum.
Partners must play at the level of the better player (i.e. a B player and C player must play in the B flight and above).
Players playing multiple doubles or mixed flights must play with the same partner.
Court warm-ups will be limited to 5 minutes, with a 10-minute default rule STRICTLY enforced.
SCHEDULE: Saturday - Singles: 8 a.m.; Mixed: approximately 2 p.m.
Sunday - Doubles: 9 a.m.
Gym will be open at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday for warm-up.
FEES: $12 for first event, $10 each additional event.
- Eligibility: A, B, C flight entrants must be USAB members, or pay a $15 liability fee. This will be strictly enforced.
Late entries will be charged an additional $3.
Only checks payable to Cal Badminton Club and money orders will be accepted by mail (please do not send cash). Only CHECK and CASH will be accepted the day of the tournament
T-shirts: Pre-ordered T-shirts are $8, but T-shirts can also be purchased at the tournament for $13 each. Pre-ordered T-shirts will be billed regardless of attendance.
AWARDS: Prizes will be awarded to all 1st, 2nd, and Consolation winners of A, B, C, and D flight events.
SHUTTLE: Assassin will be the official shuttlecock for this tournament. Shuttles will be on sale for $2.00 each or $22/dozen.
PARKING: Metered street parking and underground parking lot ($5) is available. Street meters are checked on Saturday but not Sunday. Please allow ample time for parking. If one is late and can’t find parking, please drop a passenger off or park temporarily to explain the situation to badminton personal at the front desk.
RULES: Tournament participants will be given a pass during registration. The pass andphoto IDMUST be kept throughout the tournament for entry and re-entry into the facility. No food or lounge chairs will be allowed in the gyms at ANY TIME. Sports drinks and water will be allowed in the gyms. All other food products must be checked in at the food check-in table and consumed at the Pro Shop. Violators will be subject to disqualification from tournament participation.
FOOD: Discounted Jamba Juice, snacks, and drinks will be sold at the tournament. The only place food products can be consumed within the facility is in the Pro Shop area. No exceptions.
ENTRY DEADLINE: All entries and fees must be postmarked, e-mailed, or registered online by Friday, April 14, 2000. Late entries will be accepted depending on availability and will otherwise be placed on a waitlist. Those on the waitlist should arrive before all scheduled match times. Starting times should be posted on the website by Thursday, April 20, 2000.
TO SIGN UP: Please do ONE of the following:
E-mail:
Online:
Mail: Cal Badminton Club, 2412 Ellsworth St #8, Berkeley, CA 94704
CONTACT: Nancy Lan at (510) 665-5508 or
Hadas Shiran at (510) 705-8518 or
SPRING 2000 GOLDEN BEAR XXVI ENTRY FORM
Tournament Date: April 22nd/23rd
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 14th
Tournament Director: Oren Shiran
Name: ______M / F USAB # ______
Address: ______
Phone: ( )______E-mail: ______
Singles(A)(B)(C)(D)
Doubles (A) (B)(C)(D)Partner: ______
Mixed(A) (B)(C)(D) Partner: ______
T-shirts (Indicating a T-shirt size implies an order and one will be billed whether one plays in the tournament or not)
$8 Pre-order, $13 at the door (circle one) (S) (M)(L)(XL)
Total Fee Enclosed: $______Total Fee Due: $______
Please make checks payable to: Cal Badminton Club
The information garnered from the following questions will only be used in an attempt to help improve future Golden Bear
Tournaments and all answers provided will be held confidential:
Status/Occupation:Junior High ( )High School ( )College ( )Other ( ): ______
Where do you practice most frequently? ______
Please read “The University of California Release Agreement” because you will be required to sign a release agreement during registration at the tournament in accordance to the following:
The University of California Release Agreement:
I understand that there are risks and dangers inherent in participating in the Cal Badminton Tournament. I also understand that in order to be allowed to participate in the Cal Badminton tournament, I must give up my rights to hold The Cal Sports Program, UC Badminton Club, liable for any injury or damage which I may suffer while participating in the Cal Badminton Tournament.
Knowing this, and in consideration of being permitted to participate and/or receive instruction in the Cal Badminton Tournament, I hereby voluntarily release The Cal Sports Program, UC Badminton Club, from any and all liability resulting from or arising out of my participation in the Cal Badminton Tournament.
I understand and agree that I am not releasing only the entities set forth in the paragraph above, but also the officers, agents, and employees of those entities.
I understand and agree that this Release will have the effect of releasing, discharging, waiving, and forever relinquishing any and all actions or causes of action that I may have or have had, whether past, present, or future, whether known or unknown, and whether anticipated or anticipated by me, arising out of my participation in the Cal Badminton Tournament. This constitutes a complete release, discharge and waiver of any and all actions or causes of action against The Cal Sports Program, The UC Badminton Club, its officers, agents, or employees. I understand and agree that this Release applies to personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death which I may suffer, even if caused by acts or omissions of others.
I understand and agree that by signing this Release, I am assuming full responsibility for any and all risk of death or personal injury or property damage suffered by me while participating in the Cal Badminton Tournament.
I understand and agree that this Release will be binding on me, my spouse, my heirs, my personal representatives, my assigns, my children, and any guardian ad litem for said children.
I understand and agree that by signing this Release, I am agreeing to release, indemnify, and hold The Cal Sports Program, The UC Badminton Club, and their officers, agents, and employees harmless from any and all liability or costs, including attorneys' fees, associated with or arising from my participation in the Cal Badminton Tournament.
I understand and agree that if I am signing this Release on behalf of my minor child that I will be giving up the same rights for said minor as I would be giving up if I signed this document on my own behalf.
I acknowledge that I have read this Release Agreement and that I understand the words and language in it. I have been advised of the potential dangers incidental to participating in the Cal Badminton Tournament.
______Date: ______