1st Annual
Chicago City Open
Another event organized by BadmintonChicago.org
Friday Dec 10 and Saturday Dec 11,
2010
Sponsored by:
Supporting Sponsors: SunWah BBQ
Raffle prize for players and visitors is a NEW YONEX NANOSPEED 6600 racket - worth $250! First 50 Entries get WSC T-shirts! YOUTH (=< 17) only pay $5 entry fee!
SCHEDULE OF PLAY: Friday, Dec 10: 6PM - 10PM: Men’s and Women’s Singles Saturday, Dec 11: 8:30AM: Men’s and Women's Doubles, 12:00Noon: Mixed Doubles. End by 9PM. Saturday, Dec 11: 10AM - 3PM: Junior Tournament (17 and Under) NEIGHBORHOODS AND ATTRACTIONS: The Broadway Armory is located in the Uptown Neighborhood of Chicago. In addition to the Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants on Argyle Street, there are clubs, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. Downtown Chicago is a train ride away from the Thorndale station on CTA.  | Direct Link to this page: http://www.badmintonchicago.org/chicagocityopen WHERE: Broadway Armory, 5917 N Broadway St. Chicago, Illinois Click Here for Google Map. Parking Update: Street parking is by hourly meters to 9PM. There is free parking on side streets but permit may be needed. However, the Thorndale L-Station on the CTA Red Line is next door. You can park & ride ($4/day) either near the Howard L-Station on the north side or near Chinatown on the south side. This tournament is sanctioned by USA Badminton. All players - except the Juniors (17 and Under) - are required to be USAB members. You can become a USAB member here. Everyone is required to sign the wavier form prior to participation. EVENTS: Men's singles(MS), Woman's Singles(WS), Men's double(MD), Woman's double(WD), Mixed doubles(XD) and Junior (Boys, Girls - 17 and Under). FORMAT: ABCD drop-flight or other depending on number of entries. SCORING: The current IBF scoring system will be used; 3 x 21 rally scoring. If unfamiliar with this system, visit www.usabadminton.org for an explanation. SCHEDULE: Friday, Dec 10: 6PM - 10PM: Men’s and Women’s Singles Saturday, Dec 11: 8:30AM: Men’s and Women's Doubles, 12:00Noon: Mixed Doubles. End by 9PM. Saturday, Dec 11: 10AM - 3PM: Junior Tournament (17 and Under) PRIZES: Yonex gifts and medals for winners. Raffle prizes for all participants. MVP award. COST: $15 for the first event, $10 for each additional event. Maximum of 3 events allowed. No refund, unless the event is canceled. CONTACT: Tarwin or Jimmy chicagocityopen@badmintonchicago.org Ph: 1-815-425-8761 REGISTRATION: 1. Register online and mail the payment. Online Entry Click Here (Register Once and you can use your profile for future BadmintonChicago supported tournaments) 2. Register by Postal mail (Click Here): Make checks payable to Jimmy Ye and sent to 22 W. Washington St, 11th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602. DEADLINE: ENTRYS MUST BE RECEIVED BY December 6, 2010 | COST: $15 for the first event, $10 for each additional event. Maximum of 3 events allowed. No refund unless the event is canceled. PRIZES: Yonex gifts and medals for winners. Raffle prizes for all participants. MVP awards for Men, Women and Juniors. Want to stay informed about Badminton in the Chicago Area ? then join the ChicagoLand Badminton Players (CLBP) Mailing List |
