UC Berkeley Polar Bear LXXI Badminton Tournament
Schedule
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 am to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
UC Berkeley RSF | Berkeley, CA
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REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/732E941E-11D4-4699-B8C2-3727E8D3BC4BDATES:
Saturday 2/14 (Singles & Mixed), 8AM-5PM
Sunday 2/15 (Doubles), 8AM-6PM
Check-in will begin at 7:30AM on both days.
EVENTS:
- Flights: A, B, C, D Singles, Doubles, Mixed
- Events may be combined depending on the number of entries.
- Draws will be capped at the discretion of the tournament directors.
- Players can play a maximum of 2 events within 2 consecutive flights (A, B, C, D) per day. All of your entries must be within two flights. In other words, keep all of your entries between 2 consecutive letters (AB, BC, or CD).
*ENTRY FEES: Venmo @cbadminton
- $30 for each event, maximum of 2 events per day. No more than 2 flights per event.
- There will no longer be CASH payments in-person or payments at the door in general, so please make sure to SUBMIT YOUR PAYMENT BY THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE (Feb 6th).
- NOTE: After registration deadline, you will not reimbursed if you decide to drop out. Extenuating circumstances can be emailed to [email protected].
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Sign up deadline is on Friday, Feb 6th, 2026 at 11:59PM or WHEN we reach capacity for all events, whichever comes first.
- If you are withdrawing after this deadline please notify us at [email protected]
BIRDS:
- Shuttles will be provided for A flights; however, people will need to supply their own shuttles for all other flights.
PRIZES:
- Trophies will be awarded to all 1st, 2nd, place finishers. 1st and 2nd place in flight A will also be awarded cash prizes. Other events may have cash prizes.
T-Shirts:
- PREORDER tshirt when you sign up for the tournament
- Pre-order will close 2/6/26
- $20 each tshirt venmo @cbadminton
- Note size (unisex size) when you preorder
- We will be selling shirts at the tournament while supplies last.
REGULATIONS:
1. The tournament will be conducted in accordance with USAB regulations; IN THE EVENT OF AN INCONSISTENCY, THE DECISIONS OF THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS ARE FINAL.
2. Players not ready to play 10 minutes after their matches time and players are called will be disqualified.
3. Food and drink (with the exception of water and sports drinks) are not allowed inside the gym. Participants caught with food/drink will be disqualified immediately.
4. Main round matches will be played in the best 2 out of 3 games to 21 points using the BWF Rally Point Scoring System. Consolation matches will not be played or one game to 21 if time permits.
5. Each player playing doubles must submit SEPARATE entry forms. Incomplete partnerships will not be guaranteed a spot in the draws.
6. Seeding will be conducted by the tournament directors and will be done according to USAB ranking and prior tournament results. Concerns over this process can be voiced by contacting the tournament directors at [email protected]
7. Players' flights may be altered at the discretion of the tournament directors to prevent players from playing below their skill level.
8. Players who make it to the semi-finals of the higher flight might be disqualified from the lower flight.
9. Women are allowed to sign up for men's flights, but men are not allowed to sign up for women's flights. A mixed pair may not sign up for any regular doubles flights.
10. Rest time is limited to 10 minutes There will be no lunch break. Please plan it according to your match time, given that players must be present 30 minutes prior to their match time.
Feel free email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns! Make sure you guys invite all your friends and we look forward to seeing you all!
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