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WASHINGTON OPEN 2011!!
That's right, boys and girls, the official post that you've all been waiting for! It's finally here!
Both a competitive event and a social event, it's the biggest tournament of Washington state, and you're invited! Come join us for a great weekend of sun! For the Canadians, the tournament happens to lie on a 3-day weekend--just for you! So, if you don't have plans (or if you do, get rid of'em!), join us!
Washington Open 2011!
When?: May 20-22, 2011
Where?: Seattle Badminton Club (10858, 117th Pl NE 98033 Kirkland WA )
How much?: $35 for the first, event +$5 every other. (covers the T-Shirt, the shuttles, AND the Saturday Banquet where you can score a TON of free stuff!)
Entry Deadline: MAY 1st, 2011 11:59 PM
Link?: CLICK HERE
Why should you join? Have a habit of making pros and cons lists? Well, let me help you out there:
PROS
* Meet badminton players from Washington, British Columbia, Calgary, and California...and many more!
* It's awesome.
* Get AMAZING trophies!
* Challenge people you've never played before!
* It's awesome.
* YONEX SPONSORED EVENT?
* It's awesome.
* The sun will be out!
* GREAT Saturday night dinner--tons of food, with YONEX prizes and fun and games!
* YOU will be there. (and YOU will make it awesome!)
CONS
* May overdose on too much fun.
*NONE.
Last year was the first year that the generous Yonex organization decided to sponsor them. The tournament ended with happy athletes carrying away free grips, bottles, racket bags and RACKETS-- getting stage time to sing "A Whole New World", finding out someone wanted to be a monkey, and many many full stomachs.
Every year, the wonderful, hard-working organizers (Clinton Chen and Katherine Ip) get fantastic feedback, and every year the tournament only gets bigger.
For those of you who are traveling a long way, we've got great hotel deals for you:
Hilton Bellevue
Rate: $89 per night
Reservation: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/L/LION-HF-BADT-20110520/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
or call call 425-455-1300 and ask for "Washington State Open Badminton Tournament" group rate.
Marriott Courtyard Kirkland (2 miles from Seattle Badminton Club)
Rate: $95 per night
Reservation: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/seatc?groupCode=annannb&app=resvlink&fromDate=5/20/11&toDate=5/22/11
or call (425) 602-3200 or (800) 321-2211 and ask for Annual WA State Open Badminton Tournament group rate.
Need to reserve by April 29th, 2011
Marriott Fairfield Inn Bellevue/Redmond
Rate: $84 per night
Reservation: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/BVUFI?groupCode=WBTWBTA&app=resvlink&fromDate=5/20/11&toDate=5/22/11
Need to reserve by April 29th, 2011
Rate: $89 per night
Reservation: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/L/LION-HF-BADT-20110520/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
or call call 425-455-1300 and ask for "Washington State Open Badminton Tournament" group rate.
Marriott Courtyard Kirkland (2 miles from Seattle Badminton Club)
Rate: $95 per night
Reservation: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/seatc?groupCode=annannb&app=resvlink&fromDate=5/20/11&toDate=5/22/11
or call (425) 602-3200 or (800) 321-2211 and ask for Annual WA State Open Badminton Tournament group rate.
Need to reserve by April 29th, 2011
Marriott Fairfield Inn Bellevue/Redmond
Rate: $84 per night
Reservation: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/BVUFI?groupCode=WBTWBTA&app=resvlink&fromDate=5/20/11&toDate=5/22/11
Need to reserve by April 29th, 2011
All for us!
For more information, check out the REGULATIONS on tournament software
So there you have it! 5 people have already signed up, and it's time for you to join'em!
So get your game on, and sign up soon! Can't wait to see you there!
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