Shoe bags.

//EDIT: Last post, the WA State Closed entry fee is $30, not $35//

I knew that title would get your attention...

The Badmintology Vancouver Roller Coaster Open 2011 forms are OUT!

I can predict plenty of schedule shifting and roadtrip planning soon...due to some changes this tourney, I can tell that this is going to be a great one!

Just for a quick review, Badmintology Vancouver is headed by 4 fantastic badminton enthusiasts and plenty of lovely volunteers. What's great about these tourneys is they separate players into groups categorized by skill, and make it affordable for everyone to attend! It's a great experience for those of you who are free the weekend of February 18-20. Do keep in mind that it's a weekend before the Washington Closed 2011-- perhaps you can use this for practice!

They've made two significant changes this tourney, both of which are equally exciting!

First, for those of you who don't live in the Richmond (or Canada..!) area, they now have online registration by tournament software! For those of you who've never used tournament software, it's an extremely convenient way for people to apply for a tournament at home and look at the list of opponents that they should expect to see. Most of the big badminton tournaments use it-- including the Washington State Badminton Association!!

The fee for registering online is an extra $2, but it's still much cheaper than gas!

What's even more fantastic is instead of their incredible adorable collectible T-shirts, they're now giving out SHOE BAGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Personally, although I love T-shirts, I have waaaaay too many. It's nice for a tournament to give something else for a change, and it's definitely something we could all use! They're limited edition, so sign up now and get them soon!


For those of you who HAVE played Badmintology, make sure you don't forget your team name on the entry form. You don't want to lose out on those ranking points at the team tourney, which takes place at the end of the season.


So here's the basic information:
What?: Badmintology Roller Coaster Open 2011
Where?: Frasier Heights Secondary School
When?: February 18-20, 2011
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2011
How much?: $20 for the first event, +$10 every other. (If online entry, $22 for the first event, +$10 for the rest)
For more information, check out the Badmintology Website

Make sure to check out their Gallery to take a look at their past tournaments.