🏸 🎉 Get Ready for the Ultimate Badminton House League! 🎉 🏸

The tournament will consist of a league stage followed by playoffs. The league stage will use a round-robin format which will span for over 7 weeks, and the playoffs will be divided into two flights: Champions Flight and Consolation Flight.

Match Days for league stage: Sundays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Match Structure:

• Each match day consists of 5 categories
  • 2 Men’s Doubles 
  • 2 Mixed Doubles (1 mixed??)
  • 1 Women’s Doubles
• Each match is played as Best of 3 games.

Game Scoring:

• Each Game is played to 21 points.
• When the score is 20-20, the side that gains a 2-point lead wins or at 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.

Points System:

• Match Day Points: Each team earns a point for each category match they win which will be added to the league standings table 
• Tiebreakers: If teams are tied in match day points:
  • The team with the most Games won throughout the tournament will be ranked higher.
  • If still tied, the tournament director will make the final decision.

Scheduling:

• Each match day features 5 team battles (1 court for 2 teams), with each team playing once per day.
• Matches are scheduled on 5 courts.

Refereeing:

• Matches will be self-refereed. Teams must agree on rules and officiating before the match begins. Disputes should be resolved amicably or reported to the tournament director.

Overview:

Post the league phase of 7 weeks a rest week is given, post that the playoffs will take place for 2 weeks:

• Champions Flight: The top 4 teams from the league stage.
• Consolation Flight: The teams placed 5-8 positions from the league stage.

Seeding:

• Teams will be seeded based on their final league standings.

Champions Flight:

• Semi-Final Matchups:
  • Semi-Final 1: 1st Seed vs. 4th Seed
  • Semi-Final 2: 2nd Seed vs. 3rd Seed
• Final:
  • Final: Winner of Semi-Final 1 vs. Winner of Semi-Final 2
• Third Place Match:
  • Third Place: Loser of Semi-Final 1 vs. Loser of Semi-Final 2

Consolation Flight:

• Semi-Final Matchups:
  • Semi-Final 1: 5th Seed vs. 8th Seed
  • Semi-Final 2: 6th Seed vs. 7th Seed
• Final:
  • Final: Winner of Semi-Final 1 vs. Winner of Semi-Final 2
• Third Place Match:
  • Third Place: Loser of Semi-Final 1 vs. Loser of Semi-Final 2

Match Format:

• All matches, including playoffs, follow the Best of 3 Games format.
• Game scoring: Each Game played to 21 points, with a 2-point lead required to win a Game.

Player Eligibility:

• All players must be registered and approved prior to the tournament.
• Any changes in team composition must be communicated and approved by the tournament organizers.
• Each team must contain minimum 5 men and 3 women participants and who will participate in as the roster for the three different categories

Conduct:

• Professional conduct is required at all times.
• Unsportsmanlike behavior, including verbal abuse or physical altercations, will result in disciplinary action.

Equipment:

• Players must use regulation badminton equipment, including shuttlecocks and rackets.
• Players must bring birdies for all the matches - management won’t provide them

Health and Safety:

• First aid kits are available at the facility

Refereeing:

• Matches will be self-refereed. Teams are responsible for ensuring fair play and resolving disputes.
• The tournament director’s decision on disputes is final if a resolution cannot be reached by the teams.

Appeals and Protests:

• Appeals or protests must be submitted in writing to the tournament director within 30 minutes of the match conclusion.
• The tournament director will review and provide a decision within 24 hours.

• All participants and spectators must adhere to the rules and regulations set by Smash Sports.
• Cooperation with Smash Sports officials and volunteers is required at all times. For any concerns or issues, please reach out to the tournament officials or Smash Sports administrators.
• Dispose of any waste or recyclables in the designated bins.
• No food or drinks are permitted within the court area; designated eating areas must be used.
• Remain away from the courts until you are called. Only assigned players and officials are allowed in the court area.
• Do not walk across or near the courts during active play (during a rally).
• Smash Sports is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
• Smash Sports will not be liable for injuries sustained during the tournament.
• Players must bring a valid ID showing their date of birth.
• Feather shuttles will be used for play. Smash Sports will provide one shuttle per match. Any additional shuttles required must be provided by the players.
• Smash Sports reserve the right to amend the schedule or rules as necessary. All changes will be communicated promptly.

• All players must wear appropriate badminton attire and non-marking court shoes.
• Players without proper attire or shoes may not be permitted to play. Shoe rentals are available from Smash Sports for $5 per pair.
• Smash Sports is not responsible for any damage to rackets or other equipment during the tournament.