2001 MID-ATLANTIC CLASSIC

FEBRUARY 23-25, 2001
SPRINGFIELD HEALTHPLEX,
190 W. Sproul Rd., SPRINGFIELD PENNSYLVANIA, USA
via mail only! 

Mail entry with fees to: Steve St Martin, 501 Glenwood Ave., Moylan, PA 19065, no later than February 8, 2001.
Make checks payable to "Mid-Atlantic Classic."

 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION

 Last Name _______________ First Name ______________

 Address _________________________________________

 City/State/Zip  ____________________________________

 Phone Number (H) _______________(W)______________

 USA Badminton #________________(Required)

 

  EVENT

A

B/C

 SNR

 PARTNER'S NAME

 

  Men's Singles

 

 

 

 

 

  Women's Singles

 

 

 

 

 

  Men's Doubles

 

 

 

 

 

  Women's Doubles

 

 

 

 

 

  Mixed Doubles

 

 

 

 

Entries without Phone Numbers
 will not be accepted.

*Players entering Senior Men’s Doubles will not be able to play Mixed Doubles because of match scheduling conflicts.

Players may not enter A & BC draws of the same event

 

 

 

 

 

ENTRY FEE

($15.00 per event x          # of events)

= $                   .

First Entry Surcharge

 

= $            3.00.

USA BADMINTON FEES
(Please check appropriate box)

[ ] USA Badminton member - no charge
[ ] Regular Membership (22 & over) = $25.00
[ ] Junior Membership (21 & Under) = $15.00
[ ] Tournament Only = $15.00 (1 year)

= $                   . 

BANQUET TICKETS

Number: _____ x $14.00 per ticket

= $                   .

TOTAL FEES:

 

= $                   .

 

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

 

NOTE:  THIS FORM MUST BE READ AND SIGNED BEFORE THE PARTICIPANT IS PERMITTED TO TAKE PART IN EVENT SESSIONS.
BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTICIPANT AFFIRMS HAVING READ IT.

IN CONSIDERATION of my involvement at the Mid-Atlantic Classic Badminton Tournament under the auspices of USA Badminton, I acknowledge, appreciate and agree that:

1.        I risk bodily injury, including paralysis, dismemberment, disability and death, and while particular rules of the sport, equipment, and discipline may reduce this risk,
this risk of injury does exist, as well as the risk of damage to or loss of property.

2.        I knowingly and freely assume all such risk; both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees or others;

I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation.  If, however, I observe any unusual or unnecessary hazard during
my presence or participation or if I observe any concern in my readiness for participation, I will immediately bring such to the attention of the nearest official and
refrain from participation; and,

3.        I, for myself, and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release, hold harmless and promise not to sue USA Badminton
and the Mid-Atlantic Tournament committee, their sponsors, their officers, volunteers, staff, sponsors and/or agents, (“releasees”) with respect to any and all injury
and loss arising from my participation, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees, the condition of the premises or otherwise,
except that which is the result of gross negligence or wanton misconduct, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

4.        I agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the International Badminton Federation and those of USA Badminton and I hereby stipulate that I am eligible to play
in the events for which I am applying and that I understand that the above mentioned make no representation or warranty with respect to the condition of the premises
or the operation of the event.

5.        I hereby grant to USA Badminton, its licensees and contractees including photographers, television and motion picture companies, their affiliates and subsidiaries, full
television and motion picture rights including authority to film or videotape me during matches, narratives, personal interviews, or comment thereon for any and all
commercial, news or other purposes together with the right to transfer or grant their rights to others, all without remuneration or compensation to me whatsoever.

I have read this Release of Liability and Waiver Agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it,
and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. And I further acknowledge by these presents that I am aware that DRUG TESTING may occur
at this event.

 

 

_________________________________________                              ________________________________________

Participant’s Signature                                                                                  Sport of Affiliation

 

_________________________________________                              ________________________________________

Participant’s Name (Printed)                                                                          Date of Signature

 

FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE

 

This is to certify that I/We as parent(s)/guardian(s) with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree not only to his/her release, but also for myself,
ourselves, and my /our heirs, assigns and next of kin to release and indemnify the Releasees from any and all Liability incident to my/our child’s involvement as stated
above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

 

 

_________________________________________                                            ________________________________________

Parent/Legal Guardian’s Signature                                                                  Relationship to Participant

 

Venue: (NB: New venue for B – Men’s Singles) NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE

190 West Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064, 610-328-8700. Meals and refreshments available. Hot, cold food, snacks and drinks.
 Gym telephone will be published ASAP at the web site http://www.oocities.org/mida_shuttlecocks.

“B” Men’s Singles will be held in the main facility.

 

Events:

MS, WS, MD, WD, MXD (played in A & B/C divisions) and Senior MD, with consolation rounds in all events. Entries in events will
be restricted to a nominal 16 teams per event & division.

 

Prizes:

“A” Division prize purse is $2,000 provided by USA Badminton.

 

Eligibility: (NOTE New Rules)

Open to players who are members of USA Badminton (or their National Association for non USA resident entrants). Membership
must be current at the time of playing. Annual Tournament Only memberships ($15.00) may be purchased as part of the entry. The $5
one-time fee is no longer available per USA Badminton.

 

Registration & Fees:

The entry fee is $18.00 for the first event and $15.00 per event thereafter, per person. Paid entries will take precedence over unpaid
entries should an event be oversubscribed. Entrants will be accepted on a first come basis based upon postmark date. To qualify,
entries from BOTH partners in doubles events are required, the later partners entry date will determine the entry date. At the tournament
director’s discretion late entries may be accepted if an event is still open after the deadline. Any such late entries will be subject to a $10
per event per person surcharge. Events may be closed prior to the deadline if a large number of entries for an event are received.

To enter complete this application and mail with All applicable Fees to Steve St. Martin, 501 Glenwood Ave., Moylan PA 19065,
no later than 8th February 2001. Checks payable to “Mid-Atlantic Classic”. 

 

Shuttles:

Yonex feather shuttles will be provided.

 

Approximate Schedule of Events:

Friday, February 23                              Registration / Warm-up 4:00pm; WS 5:00pm; MS 7:00pm

 

Saturday, February 24                         Registration / Warm-up 8:00am; “B/C” MD & WD 8:30am;  “A” MD & WD 10:00am

                                                                MXD & Snr. MD 4:00pm. Tournament party TBD. (see website for details).

 

Sunday, February 25                           A Finals, 10.00am (Order to be determined by finalists).

 

Lodging & Transportation:

Regrettably there will be no courtesy transportation at this years Mid Atlantic Classic.

 

For airline discount: Call United Airlines Olympic Travel Desk at (800) 841-0460 and refer to USA Badminton.

 

Hotels – See the complete listing of Hotel options at our website http://www.oocities.org/mida_shuttlecocks.

 

Directions:

FROM PA Turnpike:

From West Exit 24 (Valley Forge Interchange) and follow the signs to I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway to Philadelphia).
Exit I-76 for I-476 South. Proceed to Exit 2 (Swarthmore) of Rte I-476, turn left at first traffic light.

From East Exit 25a (Mid-County) Rte I-476. Proceed to Exit 2 (Swarthmore) of Rte I-476, turn left at first traffic light.

 

FROM ALL POINTS SOUTH: Take I-95 North. Approaching Chester PA, take exit 7 onto I-476 N toward Plymouth Meeting.
Take Exit 2 (Swarthmore). Turn right at first traffic light.

 

All proceed East to junction Rte 320 (Sproul Road). Turn Left. (Springfield Mall is directly to your left). At 3rd light on 320
excluding the light you just turned at turn left into the Springfield Hospital Complex. Stay to your right and go all the way
to the multi-story parking lot at the end of the road. Park. Entrance to the Hospital and Healthplex are to the left as you first
enter the parking lot.