2007 MID-ATLANTIC BADMINTON CLASSIC
November 9-11, 2007

Bryn Athyn College

Asplundh Field House
2775 Buck Road
Bryn Athyn, PA 19006

Mail entry with fees to: Peter Teuben, 11104 Glenn Brooke Ct., Glenn Dale, MD 20769 – must be received by November 1, 2007.
 Make checks payable to "Mid-Atlantic Classic”.           Entries without Phone Numbers will not be accepted.

PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION

EVENT

A

B/C

SNR

Senior Events will be held on Saturday Nov. 10th. Times to be advised when entries are finalized

Last Name

 

Men's Singles

 

 

N/A

First Name

 

Women's Singles 

 

 

N/A

PARTNER'S NAME

Address

 

Men's Doubles

 

 

 

 

City/State/Zip

 

Women's Doubles

 

 

 

 

USAB Number

(Required)

Mixed Doubles

 

 

 

 

Phone Number:

(Home/eve)

(Work/day)

(Cell)

Players may not enter A & B/C & Senior draws of the same event.

Each Event x $25 each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  

$__________           

 

USA BADMINTON FEES (Please check appropriate box Below) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$__________

 

                                                                                                         TOTAL FEES: 

$__________

 

 [  ]  USA Badminton member - no charge

[  ] Junior Membership (21 & Under) = $20/50/75 for 1/3/5 yrs

 

[  ] Regular Membership (22 & over) = $30/80/125 for 1/3/5 yrs

[  ] Tournament Only = $25.00 (1 year)

[  ] Family Membership = $65/145/230 for 1/3/5 yrs

 

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
NOTE: THIS FORM MUST BE READ AND SIGNED BEFORE THE PARTICIPANT IS PERMITTED TO TAKE PART IN EVENT SESSIONS.  BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTICIPANT AFFIRMS HAVING READ IT. 

IN CONSIDERATION of my involvement at the Mid-Atlantic Classic Badminton Tournament under the auspices of USA Badminton, I acknowledge, appreciate and agree that: 
1. I risk bodily injury, including paralysis, dismemberment, disability and death, and while particular rules of the sport, equipment, and discipline may reduce this risk, this risk of injury does exist, as well as the risk of damage to or loss of property.
2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risk; both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees or others; I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual or unnecessary hazard during my presence or participation or if I observe any concern in my readiness for participation, I will immediately bring such to the attention of the nearest official and refrain from participation; and,
3. I, for myself, and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release, hold harmless and promise not to sue USA Badminton and the Mid-Atlantic Tournament committee, their sponsors, their officers, volunteers, staff, sponsors and/or agents, ("releasees") with respect to any and all injury and loss arising from my participation, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees, the condition of the premises or otherwise, except that which is the result of gross negligence or wanton misconduct, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
4. I agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the International Badminton Federation and those of USA Badminton and I hereby stipulate that I am eligible to play in the events for which I am applying and that I understand that the above mentioned make no representation or warranty with respect to the condition of the premises or the operation of the event. 
5. I hereby grant to USA Badminton, its licensees and contractees including photographers, television and motion picture companies, their affiliates and subsidiaries, full television and motion picture rights including authority to film or videotape me during matches, narratives, personal interviews, or comment thereon for any and all commercial, news or other purposes together with the right to transfer or grant their rights to others, all without remuneration or compensation to me whatsoever. I have read this Release of Liability and Waiver Agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. And I further acknowledge by these presents that I am aware that DRUG TESTING may occur at this event.

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Participant's Signature                                                                                                                                Sport of Affiliation

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Participant's Name (Printed)                                                                                                                      Date of Signature

FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE

This is to certify that I/We as parent(s)/guardian(s) with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree not only to his/her release, but also for myself, ourselves, and my /our heirs, assigns and next of kin to release and indemnify the Releasees from any and all Liability incident to my/our child's involvement as stated above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

_______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 
Parent/Legal Guardian's Signature                                                                                             Relationship to Participant

 

Venue:

Asplundh Field house Bryn Athyn College Campus, 2775 Buck Rd. Bryn Athyn, PA  19006.  Twelve courts, locker rooms, showers (bring locks and towels).  Limited snacks and refreshments will be available.  Emergency telephone during event is (215) 805-3426.

 

Events:

MS, WS, MD, WD, MXD (played in A & B/C divisions) and Senior MD, WD, MXD with consolation rounds in all events. Entries in events may be restricted to a nominal 16 teams per event & division.  The addition of the Senior Women’s Doubles Event is new this year and until the entry size is known it is not possible to publish start times. Please visit the website after October 30th for the schedule.

 

Prizes:

“A” Division prize purse is $2,500

 

Eligibility:

Open to players who are members of USA Badminton (or their National Association for non USA resident entrants). Membership must be current at the time of playing. Annual Tournament Only memberships ($25.00) may be purchased as part of the entry.

 

Registration & Fees:

The entry fee is $25.00 for each event, per person. Entrants will be accepted on a first come basis. To qualify, entries from BOTH partners in doubles events are required, and the later partner’s entry date will determine eligibility. At the tournament director’s discretion late entries may be accepted if an event is still open after the deadline. Any such late entries may be subject to a $10 per event per person surcharge.  Events may be closed prior to the deadline if a large number of entries for an event are received.

To enter complete this application and mail with All applicable Fees to Peter Teuben, 11104 Glenn Brooke Ct., Glenn Dale, MD 20769.  Entries must be received no later than November 1, 2007.  Checks payable to “Mid-Atlantic Classic”. 

 

Shuttles:

Yonex feather shuttles will be provided.

 

Schedule of Events:

Friday, November 9                             Registration / Warm-up 4:00pm, A&B Mens and Womens Singles 5:00pm

 

Saturday, November 10                       Registration / Warm-up 8:00am, “B/C” MD & WD 8:30am,  “A” MD & WD 10:00am

                                                                MXD 3:00pm. Senior Events TBD.

 

Sunday, November 11                         A Finals, 10.00am (Order to be determined by Referee, in consultation with the finalists).

 

Lodging & Transportation:

 

Marriott Courtyard                              Marriott Springhill Suites                   Extendedstay Horsham

2350 Easton Road                                2480 Maryland Road                           114 Welsh Road

Willow Grove, PA  19090                    Willow Grove, PA  19090                    Horsham, PA 19044

                (215) 830-0550                                       (215) 657-7800                                       (215) 784-9045

 

Directions to the Gymnasium:

From the Pennsylvania Turnpike:

Exit at Willow Grove (exit 343 -- or old exit 27) and take a right off the ramp (North Rte 611). Take the first right off 611 onto Mill Road. (Mill Road will become Warminster Road when you cross York Road). After about 2 miles, turn right on Byberry Road. After about 3 miles, turn right on Huntingdon Pike (South Rte 232). At the first light, turn left onto College Drive.

 

From Interstate 95:

Take Woodhaven Road exit (West Rte 63) and proceed to the end of Woodhaven Road. Take a right off the access road (Evans St.) to go West on Byberry Road. After about 6 miles, turn left on Huntingdon Pike (South Rte 232). At the first light, turn left onto College Drive.