2009 MID-ATLANTIC BADMINTON CLASSIC
February 13-15, 2009

http://www.astro.umd.edu/~teuben/badminton/mida/

Schwartz Gym, Bryn Mawr College,
Old Gulph & Roberts Rds,
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010

Mail entry with fees to: Peter Teuben, 11104 Glenn Brooke Ct., Glenn Dale, MD 20769 – must be received by February 1, 2009.
 Make checks payable to "Mid-Atlantic Classic”.           Entries without Phone Numbers will not be accepted.

PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION

EVENT

A

B/C

Sr

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

PARTNER’S NAME

Last Name

 

Men’s Singles

 

 

N/A

First Name

 

Women’s Singles 

 

 

N/A

Address

 

Men’s Doubles

 

 

 

 

City/State/Zip

 

Women’s Doubles

 

 

 

 

USAB Number

(Required)

Mixed Doubles

 

 

 

 

Phone Number:

(Home/eve)

(Work/day)

(Cell)

Email address: 

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.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Participant's Signature                                                                                                                               

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
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:

Schwartz Gymnasium on the Bryn Mawr Campus, Roberts Rd. Bryn Mawr PA.  Eight sprung wood floor courts, locker rooms showers (bring locks and towels). Limited snacks and drinks available for purchase.  Gym telephone is (610) 526-7343.  Emergency tournament desk telephone is (215) 805-3426.  Selected “B” Mens Singles and Doubles matches will be conducted in the School of Social Studies Gymnasium, approximately ½ mile from the Schwartz Gym, but also on the Bryn Mawr campus.

 

Events:

MS, WS, MD, WD, MXD (played in A & B/C divisions) and Senior MD, WD, MXD with consolation rounds in all events, excepting round robins.  Total # of teams entered in selected events may be restricted by the tournament committee so as to allow for all matches to be completed within the allotted timeframes.  If your entry is rejected due to over-capacity, your entry fee will be refunded.  The start times for all players will be available on the tournament web site no later than 10pm, Wednesday February 11th.

 

Prizes:

“A” Division prize purse is $2,630.  Medals will be presented to all division winners.  Congratulatory mugs will be presented to all winners and finalists.

 

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 or other USAB memberships may be purchased as part of the entry process.

 

Registration & Fees:

The entry fee is $25.00 for each event, per person. Entrants will be accepted strictly in the sequence in which they arrive.  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 not filled after the deadline. Any such late entries may be subject to a $10 per event per person surcharge.  Conversely. 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 February 1, 2009.  Checks payable to “Mid-Atlantic Classic”.  The On-line entry form is preferred, and is available at:  http://www.astro.umd.edu/~teuben/badminton/mida/ , but please be sure to mail your check as well.

 

Shuttles:

Yonex AS-50 feather shuttles will be provided.

 

Schedule of Events:

Friday, February 13th                          Registration / Warm-up 5:30pm.  Mens and Womens Singles begins 6:00pm

 

Saturday, February 14th                     Registration / Warm-up 8:00am.  Singles continues at 8:30am, concluding approx 12 Noon. 

                                                                Sr MD begins approximately 11am.  

                                                                MD & WD begins approximately 1pm, concluding most matches by 11pm.

 

Sunday, February 15th                        Registration / Warm-up 8:00 am.  XD begins 8:30am.  Sr. XD begins approximately 11am.

                                                                All matches to conclude approximately 4pm.

 

NOTE:  The above times are approximate.  All entrants must be available to play at the above published times, and throughout the entire duration of the tournament.  However, actual first match start times will be posted for each player, no later than 10pm on Wednesday February 11th.  A 10 minute default rule will be enforced.

 

Lodging & Transportation:

The official tournament hotel is:        Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Conshohocken              

191 Washington Street, Conshohocken, PA  19428

(610) 828-8800 ext 2204

 

Hotel location is a convenient 4 miles from the Bryn Mawr campus, and quite near I-76 and I476.  Please follow this link to make your reservation for either a studio or 1 bedroom suite:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phlcn?groupCode=mabmaba&app=resvlink&fromDate=2/13/09&toDate=2/15/09

 

 

 

Directions to the Gymnasium:

Please refer to the Google Map, provided on the tournament web site, for directions to the Bryn Mawr College Campus.  Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 23 miles from the college campus, 30 to 90 minutes, depending upon traffic.  Amtrak’s 30th Street Station in Philadelphia is approximately 11 miles from campus, 30 to 60 minutes, depending upon traffic.