MATWOOD BOSTIK SOLIGNUM SADOLIN CUP 2008

Reminders !!

· All times posted on the schedule are tentative and NOT definite. The accuracy of these schedules are dependent on the previous games scheduled. If the match before yours finishes early then your scheduled time will move earlier, just like a delayed match will move your schedule later.

· So, come early for your matches.

· Please register yourself at Match Control when you arrive.

· The court requires that all participants use shoes with non-marking soles.

· Have fun!!!

Tournament Rules

 

A. The Tournament

 

1. There shall be eight classes of competition based on the player's playing skills: Class A1, Class A2, Class B1, Class B2, B Power Ladies’ Class, Class C1, Class C2 and Class C3.

2. There shall be divisions for every Class Group. Class A1 and B Power Ladies’ will have only one Group. Class C3 will have 2 Groups. Class A2 and B2 will have 3 Groups and rest of the classes will have 4 Groups each. Each group will play all divisions in the elimination round.

3. The Tournament shall be a single round robin elimination format.

 

Advancement:

1. Class A1 and B Power Ladies’ - Top ranked pair after elimination round will be declared champion.

2. Class C3– The top two ranked pairs in each group will advance to their crossover semi final round. The finals match will be composed of the two winners of the semi-finals.

3. Class A2 and B2– The top two ranked pairs in each group will advance to the quarter final round. There will be two (2) bye matches in the quarter final round. A drawing of lots by the top ranked pairs will determine the two pairs that will have a bye match. The third top pair who does not draw the bye will go into the bottom half of the draw. A drawing of lots from the second ranked pair will determine the placement of the remaining quarter finalists. The semi finals matches will be composed of the four winners of the quarter final matches and the finals will be composed of the two winners of the semi final matches. Winner of the finals will be declared the Champion of that Class.

4. Class B1, C1 & C2– The top two ranked pairs in each group will advance to the quarter final round. Drawing of lots will determine the quarter final draw. A top ranked pair will go up against a second ranked pair from a different group. The semi finals matches will be composed of the four winners of the quarter final matches and the finals will be composed of the two winners of the semi final matches. Winner of the finals will be declared the Champion of that Class.

 

4. All matches shall be best of three games using the BWF standard 21 rally point system.

 

 

B. Point System

1. If a pair wins the match in two games, they earn three (3) statistical points, and the losing pair doesn't earn a statistical point.

If a pair wins the match in three games, they earn two (2) statistical points, and the losing pair earns one (1) statistical point.

 

 

C. Tie Break Rules

The Procedure to solve a tie is as follows:

· Ranking will be established by comparing the number of matches won.

· If two pairs have won the same number of matches, the winner of the match between them will be ranked higher.

· If three or more pairs have won the same number of matches, ranking will be established by the difference between total games won and total games lost.

· *** If this still leaves two players / pairs equal, the winner of the match between them will be ranked higher.

· If three or more players / pairs have won the same number of matches and are equal in the difference between total games won and total games lost, ranking will be established by the difference between total points won and total points lost.

· If this still leaves two players / pairs equal, the winner of the match between them will be ranked higher.

· If three or more players / pairs are still equal, then ranking will be established by drawing lots.

GUIDELINES

 

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