Hit and Run x Broken Strings Badminton Tournament 2024

Tournament Information

Hit and Run Badminton Club and Broken Strings Badminton are pleased to announce their joint Badminton Tournament for 2024. We will feature 3 categories across the badminton disciplines (MD, WD, XD, WS, MS) over 2 days, from 7 to 8 September 2024. Cash prizes and trophies await the winners of each category.
We are implementing cheaper registration for those sending in their entry on or before 31 July, at £20 per person. This will go up to £25 per person after that date. So, sign up now to one of London's largest badminton tournaments!

Registration

Entries must be made on the official TOURNAMENT FORM - You will receive a system generated email once you registered with your own reference number, but your spot is not reserved at this stage. It will be only reserved once we received payments from both you and your partner, quoting reference provided to you on first Email - you will receive another system generated email confirming your spot. Therefore if you have paid but your partner has not, we will not confirm receipt. In this case, please do liaise with your partner.
Please ensure that all entry forms are completed fully and clearly - with appropriate contact details in case of significant change to event details. Illegible or incomplete entries may be rejected.
Only one partner MUST submit an entry form with payment – however full detail of your partner will be required in order to pass on the information.
Photo & Video – Will be taken throughout the day. Which later will be posted in our YouTube channel, Instagram account & Facebook page.
Registration Deadline – is strictly by August 31st, 2024. Any registration after this date will be turned down.

Dates

Dates
The tournament will be held on both September 7th and September 8th 2024
September 7
Category Registration Start
Men's Doubles A 08.30 AM - 08.50 AM 09.00 AM
Women's Double's A 09.30 AM - 09.55 AM 10.00 AM
Open Single B/C 10.15 PM - 10.40 PM 10.45 PM
Women's Doubles B 13.00 PM - 13.25 PM 13.30 PM
Men's Doubles B 14.00 PM - 14.25 PM 14.30 PM
Mixed's Doubles A 15.00 PM - 15.25 PM 15.30 PM
Mixed's Doubles B 16.30 PM - 16.55 PM 17.00 PM
September 8
Category Registration Start
Men's Double C 08.30 AM - 08.50 AM 09.00 AM
Women's Double's C 10.15 AM - 10.40 AM 10.45 AM
Men Single A 11.30 PM - 11.55 PM 12.00 PM
Women's Single A 12.15 PM - 12.40 PM 12.45 PM
Mixed's Doubles C 14.00 PM - 14.25 PM 14.30 PM

Location

Jean Brown Indoor Arena, Redbridge Sports Centre, Forest Road, Ilford, IG6 3HD
Redbridge
Nearest Station
Fairlop (Central Line), within 10-15 min walking distance
“Please arrive and be ready to play in your event before the scheduled start time, as late arrival may mean that your game is conceded. All competitors must report to the registration desk upon arrival. ANY COMPETITOR NOT READY TO PLAY OR NOT HAVEN’T ARRIVED TO THE VENUE BEFORE THE REGISTRATION CLOSE GIVEN TIME WILL BE LIABLE TO BE SCRATCHED OR PENALISED. Competitors must be prepared to play at the times stated for the commencement of each event. Notification of your start time will be emailed as well as it is mentioned on APPLICATION FORM.”

Categories

Players shall self-declare their categories based on the below criteria. Should there be any questions regarding their category corroborated by evidence of fulfilling criteria as stipulated below, the organisers shall reserve the right to re-classify the players/pair, which will result in being allocated to a different category (if there are available spots) or in being removed from the competition (if there are no more available spots).
The criteria follow a hierarchy: In order to qualify for a category, the player should not qualify for any of the higher level categories
Our competition also values bringing higher level players together with lower level players to enhance the experience of lower level players.
Players may register above their level but may not register below their level
Grade Definitions
A: Advanced Category Players
Advanced players fulfill any one of the following criteria:
  • Current or previous national player, including masters tournaments
  • At least a quarterfinalist of a BE gold or silver tournament
  • Winner of a BE Bronze tournament
  • Currently first Team of their county
  • Division 1 or 2 of the Middlesex League or equivalent in local league
  • Previous winners of the B category (High intermediate) of any tournament
  • Other indicators of advanced status from other countries/contexts
B: High Intermediate Category Players
High Intermediate players fulfill any one of the following criteria:
  • Does not fulfill any of the criteria in the advanced category
  • Reached the quarterfinals or semifinals of BE Bronze tournaments
  • Reached at least the quarterfinals of BE Tier 4/Copper tournaments
  • Second to fifth team of their county
  • University team members from BUCS
  • Division 3 to 5 of the Middlesex League or equivalent in local league
  • Previous winners of the C category (social) of any tournament
  • Other indicators of high intermediate status from other countries/contexts
C: Social Category Players
Social category players are those who do not fulfill any of the criteria of the advanced or high intermediate categories.
Registration Based Category
  • For the Advanced paired categories (MD A, WD A, XD A): Only 1 player of the pair is allowed to meet the criterion of “national” player (i.e. current or previous national player) or at least a quarterfinalist of a BE gold or silver tournament. The second player should not also be a national player or at least a quarterfinalist of a BE gold or silver tournament.
  • For all other paired events in all categories: The whole pair shall be categorised according to the higher-level player even if only one member of the pair meets that criterion.
  • Note that players may register for categories above their level but are not allowed to register for categories below their level.

Registration Fee

  • For registration on or before 31 July 2024: £20 per person
  • For registration from 1 August 2024: £25 per person

Prize

Advanced Category (A)
  • Winner Prize: £300 (paired event), £150 (single event) + trophies
  • First Runner Prize: £125 (paired event), £50 (single event) + trophies
  • Second Runner Prize: Trophies
High Intermediate Category (B)
  • Winner Prize: £200 (paired event), £50 (single event) + trophies
  • First Runner Prize: £75 (paired event), £25 (single event) + trophies
  • Second Runner Prize: Trophies
Social Category (C)
  • Winner Prize: Trophies
  • First Runner Prize: Trophies
  • Second Runner Prize: Trophies

Game Formats

Group Stage
  • All categories will run a group stage where each team/individual within the group will go up against all the members of their group in round robin fashion.
  • Groups shall be determined by random number.
  • During the group stage, the game format to be used shall be 1 game to 21, unless otherwise specified.
  • Where participants are called to their match, they shall be given 2 minutes to turn up for their matches. If 2 minutes has passed and one side is not available to play, then the side that is present is declared to have won the match with a maximum score line to 0 points for the side that was absent.
  • The whole pool of participants of the category will be ranked based on wins, points, and point differences. Should there be ties after all these factors are accounted for, the participants with the higher random number shall go through.
  • The number of pairs going to the eliminations shall depend on the elimination rounds they start at but will be subject to change by the organisers based on schedule and court availability. Rough guide as follows:
    • Round of 32: 32 individuals/pairs will go through from groups
    • Octofinals: 16 individuals/pairs will go through from group
    • Quarterfinals: 8 individuals/pairs will go through from groups
Elimination Rounds
  • During the elimination round, only the winners shall advance to the next round, up to the Semifinals.
  • Winners of the semifinals shall proceed to the Final to contest the first and second places of the category. Losers of the semifinals shall proceed to the Bronze match to contest the third place of the category.
  • Unless otherwise specified, the elimination rounds will be run at 1 game to 21 points, with setting. The format may be changed according to time and court availability.
    • For the advanced categories, the format used from quarterfinals onwards will be the best of 3 games to 21 format
Game Formats Definitions
  • 1 game to 21
    • The matches will be 1 game to 21 points
      • Without setting: If both sides reach 20 points, the side that scores the next point will win the match.
      • With setting: If both sides reach 20 points, the side that scores the next 2 points will win the match. If both sides then eventually reach 29 points, the side that scores the next point to reach 30 points will win the match.
    • The players of the match may change court if one side reaches 11 points.
    • Only 1 rest period per side shall be allowed during a 1-game match, lasting a maximum of 2 minutes. here is no rest period (or “interval”) during any changes in court sides or during the mid-point of a game.
  • 1 game to 30
    • The matches will be 1 game to 30 points
      • Without setting: If both sides reach 29 points, the side that scores the next point will win the match.
      • With setting: If both sides reach 29 points, the side that scores the next 2 points will win the match. If both sides then eventually reach 39 points, the side that scores the next point to reach 40 points will win the match.
    • The players of the match may change court if one side reaches 15 points.
    • Only 1 rest period per side shall be allowed during a 1-game match, lasting a maximum of 2 minutes.
    • An additional rest period (or “interval”) shall be observed once one side reaches 15 points.
  • Best of 3 games of 21
    • The matches will consist of 3 games, each one to 21 points, with setting (i.e. if both sides reach 20 points, the side that scores the next 2 points will win the match). If both sides reach 29 points, the side that scores the next point will win the match.
    • The players of the match may change court after the first and second games, and if one side reaches 11 points in the third game.
    • Only 1 rest period per side shall be allowed during the whole match, lasting a maximum of 2 minutes.
    • An additional rest period (or “interval”) shall be observed after the end of the first and the second games.

Payment

Please transfer the money to the following account after filling in the registration form.
Account Name: Bishnu Ale
Bank: Monzo
Sort Code: 04-00-04
Account number: 31970083
Reference: Put the reference number provided to you.

Contact

If you have any further question, please send your query to bish.hitnrun@gmail.com