BAUK Badminton Open Spring 2025
The Badminton Association at the University of Kentucky (BAUK) is thrilled to present the most exciting Badminton Tournament of the year! Get your racquets ready, mark your calendars, and be prepared for a smashing weekend of intense competition. đź“… Date: 15, 16 March, 2025 đź“Ť Location: Seaton Center Gym, 1210 University Dr., Lexington, KY 40502 [...]
Join the Ultimate Badminton Showdown!
The Badminton Association at the University of Kentucky (BAUK) is thrilled to present the most exciting Badminton Tournament of the year! Get your racquets ready, mark your calendars, and be prepared for a smashing weekend of intense competition.
đź“… Date: 15, 16 March, 2025
đź“Ť Location: Seaton Center Gym, 1210 University Dr., Lexington, KY 40502
Disciplines
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles
- Men’s Doubles
- Women’s Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
- 80+ Doubles (Minimum age requirement: 30)
- Junior U13 Boys
- Junior U13 Girls
Registration Details:
- Secure your spot on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Fees: $35 for first entry, $20 for second entry, $15 for third entry and more
- Early bird (free shirt) deadline: Feb 1st
- Registration/Withdrawal deadline: March 1st
- Doubles partners please register individually
- Please choose experience level appropriately
- No refunds/transfers except for event cancellation or organizer exception
Tournament Details:
- Format: Main/Consolation brackets (4+ entries), otherwise Round Robin
- Entry limit: 32-entry limit per discipline
- Match Forfeits: A match will be forfeited if a player is more than 10 minutes late, exceptions apply
- Event Clashes: Organizers will help reschedule overlapping events, but players may face consecutive matches
- Scoring: Best 2 of 3 sets to 21 points
- Prizes: Trophies (main bracket winners), medals (main & consolation)
- Shuttles: Will be provided
Payment Details:
đź’° Fees:
- $35 per person for the first discipline
- $20 per person for the second discipline
- $15 per person for every additional discipline
đź“Ą Payment Method: (Please send via the friends/family option to avoid fees)
- PayPal: @BadmintonAUK (Sing Hieng Wong)
- Venmo: @JaMussCraft (Sing Hieng Wong)
- Zelle: 859-494-2749 (Sing Hieng Wong)
- In the payment note, kindly include your names and specify your preferred T-shirt size (XXS-XXL) for the early bird offer
Important Deadlines:
- Early Bird (Free T-Shirt): February 1
- Registration/Withdrawal Deadline: March 1
Safety First:
- We follow CDC, state, and University of Kentucky guidance regarding COVID-19.
- Tournament grade shuttlecocks provided for all matches.
đźš— Free Parking for visitors on weekends!
📢 Note:
- Not sanctioned by USA Badminton. No insurance for injuries.
- Tournament committee reserves the right to adjust schedules based on entries and COVID-19 guidelines.
Don’t miss out on the ultimate badminton experience! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a passionate newcomer, this tournament is your chance to shine. Join us for a weekend filled with thrilling rallies, fierce competition, and great sportsmanship!
📧 Contact: For inquiries, reach out to singhieng.wong@uky.edu
Let’s make this tournament an unforgettable badminton extravaganza! 🏸🏅🎉
