Official Tournament Prospectus: 2026 Youth Badminton Open

The tournament will be divided into the following age groups based on birth year (per USAB standards):

Events Offered: Boys’ Singles (BS), Girls’ Singles (GS), Boys’ Doubles (BD), Girls’ Doubles (GD), and Mixed Doubles (XD).

To maximize playing time for all junior athletes, the following format will be utilized:

Stage 1: Pool Play (Round Robin): Players are divided into groups of 3 or 4. The top finishers from each pool will advance to the main draw.
Stage 2: Knockout Stage (Single Elimination): Advancing players will compete in a standard bracket format to determine the champions.
Consolation Bracket: Players who lose their first match in the main draw will be entered into a consolation bracket (time permitting) to ensure a minimum of two matches per event.

Matches will follow the standard BWF 21-point rally scoring system.
All matches are best-of-three games.
At 20-all, the side which gains a two-point lead first wins the game.
At 29-all, the side scoring the 30th point wins the game.
Note: For U11 divisions or time-constrained pool play, the tournament director may opt for a single 30-point game.

Shuttlecocks: Tournament-grade feather shuttles will be provided for all matches.
Footwear: Players must wear non-marking court shoes. Running shoes or black-soled shoes are strictly prohibited on the courts.
Apparel: Standard athletic attire is required. Club or team jerseys are encouraged.

On-Court Behavior: High standards of sportsmanship are expected. Profanity, racket throwing, or disrespectful behavior toward opponents or officials will result in immediate disqualification.
Coaching: Coaching is permitted only during the 60-second interval (when a score reaches 11) and the 120-second interval between games.
Line Calls: In the absence of line judges, players are responsible for calling lines on their side of the net. If a player is unsure, the bird is "in." The Tournament Referee will have the final say in any disputes.

Check-In: All players must check in at the registration desk at least 30 minutes prior to their first scheduled match.
Default Rule: A 10-minute "no-show" rule will be strictly enforced. If a player is not on the court within 10 minutes of their match being called, it will result in a walkover.

Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each division.
Consolation winners will receive a Certificate of Merit.

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