BADMINTON

FRIDAY, JULY 24 - SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026
BOSTON BADMINTON AT HARVARD, HARVARD

Entry Fee:

First Event: $50

Second Event: $30

Third Event: $30


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


Registration Deadline: Monday, July 13

Withdrawal Deadline: Thursday, July 16


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

Divisions:

  • U12 - Juniors under 11 years (11 years old and younger)
  • U16 - Juniors under 16 years (15 years and younger)
  • Open A-Advanced
  • Open B/C-Intermediate
  • Open D/E-Weaker Intermediate/Beginner
  • Novice-Beginner with minimal tournament experience
  • Male Masters-50 and over

*The Junior divisions are for beginners/ intermediate players who have very limited tournament experience. The intent of these divisions is to provide an opportunity for the young novice player.  Experienced juniors over 11 years old are expected to play U16. Experienced juniors over 15 years old are expected to play in the Open Divisions.


Minimum age for all divisions is age 8 as of December 31, 2026

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.



2026 Schedule (Tentative)

Friday, July 24: 4:30 pm-  Men's Singles B/C and D/E until the semi-finals. 


Saturday, July 25: 8:30 am- All singles matches


Saturday, July 25: after 12:30 pm- All mixed doubles matches


Sunday, July 26: 8:30 am. All doubles matches.

  • 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.

2028 State Games of America

The 2026 Bay State Games Badminton competition serves as a qualifier for the 2028 State Games of America. All medalists (gold, silver, and bronze) in this event will qualify for the 2028 State Games of America in Colorado Springs, CO.


The 2028 State Games of America will be hosted by the Rocky Mountain State Games. 


For more information, click here.

Meet Directors 
Yvonne Chern and Nachiappan Chockalingam
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