GBC 20th June Badminton Tournament
Saturday, 20 June 2026
07:00 – 17:00
Venue: Ash Manor Sports Centre
📣*Guildford Badminton Club*: *June Tournament*
*When*: Saturday, 20th June 2026
*Time*: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Registration starts at 8:50 am)
*Venue*: Ash Manor Sports Centre, Manor Rd, Ash GU12 6QH
*Entry Fee*: £25 per person.
Note: For families (married couples or father & son), the second or third family member to enter pays half price.
*Tournament Mechanics*
This tournament features two main levels, each with Men’s and Women’s Doubles divisions.
*Categories and Brackets*
* *Social Competitive*: Men’s & Women’s Doubles (Max 12 teams; 2 brackets of 6).
* *Open Level*: Men’s & Women’s Doubles (Max 12 teams; 2 brackets of 6).
*Tournament Format*
All brackets will follow a *single round-robin* format. The top two teams from each bracket will advance to the Semi-Finals.
*Match Rules (Eliminations, Semi-Finals, and 3rd Place)*
* *Format*: 1 set, race to 35 points.
* *No Deuce*: The first team to reach 35 points wins.
* *Court Change*: Teams switch ends when one side reaches 18 points.
*Championship Match*
* *Format*: 1 set, race to 35 points.
* *Deuce*: May be played depending on available time (see note below).
* *Court Change*: Teams switch ends once a side reaches 18 points.
*Semi-Final Matchups*
* *Match 1*: Bracket 1 (1st Place) vs. Bracket 2 (2nd Place)
* *Match 2*: Bracket 2 (1st Place) vs. Bracket 1 (2nd Place)
* _Winners advance to the Championship; losers will compete for 3rd place_.
*Prizes and Representation*
* *Interclub Selection*: The top 4 finishers in Open Level will represent our club at the Interclub Tournament in London this August 2026.
* *Awards*: Trophies will be awarded to every player in the top 4.
*Note on Time Constraints*: If time runs short, the scoring for remaining matches may be adjusted to 1 set, race to 21 points, with no deuces.
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*How to Join:*
If you have any questions regarding the tournament, please contact Mark or Macsi(GBC Secretary). To reserve your spot, please send a message to Mark or Macsi to complete your registration
Thank you GBC💪🏼
