Piner 2007 Badminton Marathon Tournament

5PM Saturday January 20, 2007 to 5PM Sunday January 21, 2007.
24 hours of continuous play!

Description

This is a marathon tournament. Teams consist of 6 or fewer players, with at least 2 players from each team being on court at all times during the 24 hours of the tournament. Both singles and doubles will be played in round-robin format with the overall team won-loss record determining the winners.

Since this is a protracted tournament, players are urged to bring snacks, plenty of drinks and a couple of changes of clothes- especially extra socks. Sleeping bags are welcome.

Location

Piner High, 1700 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa CA 95403

Rules

We will be using standard rally-scoring ( 3x21 ) for all matches
Players of all ages and abilities are eligible though an attempt will be made to equalize the teams as far as possible.
No division by gender- just two events: singles and doubles
A doubles team consists of any two players. Matches will be any combination of players- no gender or age preference.
At all times during the tournament each team must field at least 2 players, but the choice of players is totally controlled by the team.
Choice of shuttles will be up to the players on each match.
The winners of each match shall add one point to their team's score. At the end of the tournament teams will be ranked solely on their total score.

Entry Information

Entry fee: $10 per player ( Checks made payable to Piner High School )

Paid entries are due WED January 17. Please submit to Stan Bischof, 1894 Bennett Meadows Lane, Santa Rosa, CA, 95405.

Team Name
Players	Name	Address	Telephone	Email	Signature I have read the below waiver and agree to its terms.
Captain
Player #2
Player #3
Player #4
Player #5
Player #6
Alternate

Waiver - everyone must sign above- juniors should have their parents sign

I understand that my or my son/daughter's participation in the 2006 Piner Badminton Marathon Tournament involves a strenuous sport that can lead to injuries and that this tournament is played for an extended period such that fatigue will be a factor. Such participation is solely at my own risk and I hold harmless the Piner Badminton Club, Piner High School, Santa Rosa City Schools, tournament directors and all others who are helping to sponsor and run this tournament for any injuries that may arise as a result of this participation. I have read this agreement, understand it's purpose and agree to it's terms.