BADMINTON

THURSDAY, JULY 11 - SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2024
BOSTON BADMINTON, WESTBOROUGH

Early Bird Entry Fee:

First Event: $45

Second Event: $25

Third Event: $25


Entry Fee: (applied June 1, 2024)

First Event: $55

Second Event: $25

Third Event: $25


*Both players of a double and mixed doubles pair have to register and pay the entry fee separately


Registration Deadline: Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Withdrawal Deadline: June 21, 2024


Eligibility

An athlete must meet one of the following criteria:

  • A full-time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island
  • A full-time student at a recognized academic institution in Massachusetts
  • A registered member of a badminton club in Massachusetts
  • If this is the only criteria an athlete meets to be eligible, he/she cannot also be a member of a non-Massachusetts badminton club

  • Junior I* -  Age 11 & under with little or no previous tournament experience
  • Junior II* - Age 15 & under with little or no previous tournament experience
  • Open A - Advanced
  • Open B/C - Intermediate 
  • Open D/E - Beginner 
  • Female Masters - 45 and over
  • Male Masters - 50 and over

Divisions for high school students ONLY:

  • HS Boys Singles
  • HS Girls Singles
  • HS Boys Doubles
  • HS Girls Doubles
  • HS Mixed Doubles

*The Junior I and Junior II divisions are for beginners who have not entered previous tournaments or have very limited tournament experience. The intent of these divisions is to provide an opportunity for the novice player. Experienced juniors 11 and under are advised to play Junior II. Experienced juniors 15 and under are advised to play in the Open divisions.

**The high school divisions will be combined if registration numbers are low


Minimum age for all divisions is age 8 as of December 31, 2024

B/C and D/E Division Format

When there are more than 10 entries in Division B or D, the B/C and D/E dropdown format will be used. The first match of the day will determine the bracket you play in for the remainder of the competition. Winners of the first match will play in the upper bracket (B or D), the losers of the first match will play in the lower bracket (C or E) for the remainder of the competition. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in the B, C, D, and E brackets.


Consolation Awards

Consolation round winners of Men's A and junior events will be awarded only if the event has more than 10 entries.



Schedule (TENTATIVE)

Jul 11 (Thu) - 5pm to 10 pm : Juniors U11, U13, U15 and High School Boys and Girls Singles

Jul 12 ( Fri) - 5pm to 10 pm : MS - B/C and MS - D/E

Jul 13 (Sat) - All other singles events and all XD / Junior BD and GD

Jul 14 ( Sun) - Mens and Womens Doubles

  • The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine/cancel divisions based on entries. 
  • Tournament director reserves the right to change a players division if he/she determines that a specific player’s experience/skill warrants.
  • All players can enter a maximum of three events (one single event, one doubles event, one mixed doubles event). Athletes WILL NOT be allowed to enter two of any one event (singles, doubles, mixed doubles). This rule will be strictly enforced.
  • The tournament will be formatted so all players have at least two matches per event.
  • All matches will be best of three games to 21 points with rally-point scoring.
  • A player not ready to play within ten minutes after match is called may be defaulted.

Refund policy: Bay State Games does not offer cash refunds. Athletes will receive a deferral certificate good for

participation in a future Bay State Games competition.

2026 State Games of America

The 2024 Bay State Games Badminton competition serves as a qualifier for the 2026 State Games of America. All medalists (gold, silver, and bronze) in this event will qualify for the 2024 State Games of America in Location TBA.


The 2026 State Games of America will be hosted by TBA.


#SGA2026


For more information, click here.

Meet Director 
Yvonne Chern
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