Portland New Year Badminton Tournament

Where Tradition Meets the Spirit of Badminton

 

👥Combined Age Groups:

  • 55+

  • 70+

🎯Spot limits:

16 Teams in each age group (55+ & 70+)


📍Location:

10058-10062 SW Arctic Dr, Beaverton, OR 97005

📝 Registration Deadline:

12:00 PM, Sunday, 02/15/2026

🕘Date & Time:

9 AM- 6 PM, Saturday and Sunday, 02/28-03/01/2026


🎟️Entry Fee:

$35/player/Event

💳Payment Method:

Zelle: 3609758432


Tournament Rules:

1. Events

  •    Men’s Doubles

  •    Women’s Doubles

  •    Mixed Doubles

2. Age Groups (Based on Combined Age of Partners)

All doubles events are grouped by the combined age of the two partners:

  • Group A: 55+

  Combined age of both players 55 years or older

  • Group B: 70+

  Combined age of both players 70 years or older

  • Age is calculated based on the year 2026.

3. Tournament Structure:

  • Stage 1: Group stage (round-robin format).

  • Stage 2: Single-elimination playoffs to determine 1st–4th place.

Match Format:

  • 21-point rally scoring system

  • Best of three games

4. Mixed Event Leading Point System

Leading points apply at the start of each game. Examples:

  • MD vs XD: starts at 0-5

  • MD vs WD: starts at 0-10

  • XD vs WD: starts at 0-5

5. Check-in: Players should arrive and check in at least 15 minutes before their first match.

Late arrivals may result in walkover (WO) if not present after two calls.

6. Refereeing:

Group stage matches will be self-officiated with mutual respect.

Referees may assist during knockout rounds as needed.

7. Equipment: Players must bring their own rackets.

8. Code of Conduct: All players are expected to demonstrate respect, honesty, and good sportsmanship. Any form of unsportsmanlike behavior may lead to disqualification.

9. Notes

  • The schedule and court assignments will be announced closer to the event date.

  • Matches will start promptly at 9:00 AM; players should be prepared for back-to-back games.

  • The organizer reserves the right to adjust formats or scheduling based on the number of participants.