strip ticket (for all 9 days of the tournaments) are available now.

the highest price is US$289 for 9 days...

taking a week off? sounds outrageous but...

http://www.05worlds.com/

Hmm... I'm trying to get tickets, but one of the forms wont come up for me :p
Also interested in the Vacation package but... that form doesn't seem to be up and running either LOL

Oh well... I guess I can call them in the morning to get more info :p

since i can't afford the time off or the high price, i wonder when tickets go on sale from... the quarters onward? hey, since it's in the US i assume we'll be having a lot of BF members there, maybe we should all meet up:-)
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hey, since it's in the US i assume we'll be having a lot of BF members there, maybe we should all meet up:-)
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I agree!!!
Kwun? are you and Janet going to be available?? ;)

We'll all be wearing our BF t-shirts, and cheering the loudest out of all the people there :eek: :eek: :eek:

Well, if I lived in the US I would definately take the week off!!! :D

cheapest prices at 89$ for nine days!! :eek::eek::eek:
wow, that's nothing!!! (not even 10$ a day)

since i can't afford the time off or the high price, i wonder when tickets go on sale from... the quarters onward? hey, since it's in the US i assume we'll be having a lot of BF members there, maybe we should all meet up:-)
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Ticket on sale 15 months prior to the event??? :eek: I think I might need to wait for another several months (hope not going to sold out) to carefully plan my activities.

Well, I doubt I can attend all 9 days, but the last 4-5 should be my best bet. BFers gathering, sure... ;)

since i can't afford the time off or the high price, i wonder when tickets go on sale from... the quarters onward? hey, since it's in the US i assume we'll be having a lot of BF members there, maybe we should all meet up:-)
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When would you ever get another chance to see the WC? ;)

Whatever the price is, for 9 days, it is cheaper than going to Disney land per day.

I support the gathering for BFers and how about a mini tournament for the BFers at the same time period? Let's play in the morning and cheer in the evening. So BFers live in LA area, please suggest where we can play?

Your best bet is OCBC(Orange County Badminton Club). It's right down the street from Anahiem Pond, where the WC is going to be held at. OCBC ranked the highest to be the best gym in the country dedicated to badminton.

Hopefully I'll be getting tickets this weekend! Sounds like it's gonna be loads of fun :D

BTW, how is it for 9 days? :O

I thought the tournament goes from, the 15-21st which is 7 days.

It is not nine days, it is nine sessions.

there are two sessions on the 19th and 20th august, respectivley.

What I find funny is that they have set aside a whole session for the WD finals!! 4 and a half hours! do they know something we dont, gotta be a classic match! :D

then they schedule 5 hours for all the other finals.

Whatever the price is, for 9 days, it is cheaper than going to Disney land per day.

I support the gathering for BFers and how about a mini tournament for the BFers at the same time period? Let's play in the morning and cheer in the evening. So BFers live in LA area, please suggest where we can play?
gathering for sure!

tournament maybe, i will be happy enough if we can get together and play for fun instead of a tournament. we will feel like nobody after we watch the WC, us "competing" would be a joke in comparison. :)

but really look forward to it.

gathering for sure!

tournament maybe, i will be happy enough if we can get together and play for fun instead of a tournament. we will feel like nobody after we watch the WC, us "competing" would be a joke in comparison. :)

but really look forward to it.

I think this is Kwun's way of subtly saying, that he'd quash us in play and doesn't want to make us look bad ;)

But yes, would definitely be fun gathering, and playing throughout the week!! :D

Hopefully I'll be getting tickets this weekend! Sounds like it's gonna be loads of fun :D

BTW, how is it for 9 days? :O

I thought the tournament goes from, the 15-21st which is 7 days.

Getting ticket now??? Isn't that a bit too early, as its 15 months away? ;)

Personally, I really can't schedule my activities, say more than 3 months ahead. :o

strip ticket (for all 9 days of the tournaments) are available now.

the highest price is US$289 for 9 days...

taking a week off? sounds outrageous but...

http://www.05worlds.com/

Will anyone know if the seats will be first come first serve or destinated?

Ooo...I want to go...maybe my parents will let me go since it's going to be next year. I have to find someone to go with though and to stay there for 9 days :eek:

Getting ticket now??? Isn't that a bit too early, as its 15 months away? ;)

Personally, I really can't schedule my activities, say more than 3 months ahead. :o

Pshhh it's never too early to get badminton tickets! Actually I figure I'd get them now before I forget in like a week. :p

Will anyone know if the seats will be first come first serve or destinated?
i also wonder about the same thing. less fun if they are assigned seatings then fans cannot sit and yell together. or BC/BF'ers cannot sit together.

i will plan to make a BadmintonCentral.com banner. that will be cool!

i wonder how quickly the top prices tickets will be sold out?

some photos of the views from various seatings in the arena:

ok, I ment to delete this one, but it's not working...hum...help Kwun!

i also wonder about the same thing. less fun if they are assigned seatings then fans cannot sit and yell together. or BC/BF'ers cannot sit together.

i will plan to make a BadmintonCentral.com banner. that will be cool!

i wonder how quickly the top prices tickets will be sold out?

kwun, I think you should just reserve the entire top prices section for the BFers before it's all gone, so we can all sit together. After all, that's what most of us is living for, it's so worth it! :D

I know I'll be there...(at least try my best to be there, ha!)

RD

kwun, I think you should just reserve the entire top prices section for the BFers before it's all gone, so we can all sit together. After all, that's what most of us is living for, it's so worth it! :D

I know I'll be there...(at least try my best to be there, ha!)

RD
we are expecting you to be there!

and Anaheim is quite south, is it far to commute from SD?

It's not 9 days, but 7 days.cheapest prices at 89$ for nine days!! :eek::eek::eek:
wow, that's nothing!!! (not even 10$ a day)

we are expecting you to be there!

and Anaheim is quite south, is it far to commute from SD?


Should be a 2 hour drive, if I recall correctly, driving the speed limit.

-dave

we are expecting you to be there!

and Anaheim is quite south, is it far to commute from SD?

Anaheim is about 1.5hr drive, north of SD, right next to OCBC. But nothing can stop me from badminton, wa ha ha ha.

BTW, Kwun, after watching the games, we will continue our badminton all nighter tridition either in MBBC or SGVBC, and try to play like the pros, ok?

Anaheim is about 1.5hr drive, north of SD, right next to OCBC. But nothing can stop me from badminton, wa ha ha ha.

BTW, Kwun, after watching the games, we will continue our badminton all nighter tridition either in MBBC or SGVBC, and try to play like the pros, ok?
that's a given! maybe we can actually invite some of the pros too! wouldn't mind a game or two with say, JR... :)

RedDog: My parents, their friends, and I are planning on getting the $189 tickets. If you want, you can go up with us and we'll have a grand ole time (I'm only in Arizona for school, currently home in San Diego for the summer and will stay here for grad school next year). If any other BF members want to get the $189 blue section tickets just let me know and we'll hit the stands together :)

kwun: !!!!! I think we should all bug JR for a game. All of us vs. him. bahaha! I wanna play JR but I'll probably lose in like... 1 minute. :D

The stadium looks good. I just realised if Badminton takes off big time in the US, you have loads of stadiums like these used for basketball matches. They are the perfect size. Can you imagine having the number of professioanl clubs in basketball-but having them as badminton clubs. That is an ultimate, ultimate dream of mine. Imagine it, i get so excited, it would be heaven!!!


How many courts will it have??

will they play all matches there, or will they play some preliminary and early rounds at another venue?

Just wondering when I should reserve my tickets. Of course, I know to be safe, right now is best :D .

However, with heavy work load, it's extremely hard for me to plan something that is 15 months away. :( I don't want to reserve the tickets now, then find I could not even get a day off during that time.

I am thinking about reserve tickets in early 2005 time frame (say, march 2005?). Will that be way too late??? I am not very experienced on this, HELP!!! :cool:

RedDog: My parents, their friends, and I are planning on getting the $189 tickets. If you want, you can go up with us and we'll have a grand ole time (I'm only in Arizona for school, currently home in San Diego for the summer and will stay here for grad school next year). If any other BF members want to get the $189 blue section tickets just let me know and we'll hit the stands together :)

kwun: !!!!! I think we should all bug JR for a game. All of us vs. him. bahaha! I wanna play JR but I'll probably lose in like... 1 minute. :D

LOL. Naw, it takes more than 1 minute to lose 15 points, maybe 2 minutes :D

RedDog: My parents, their friends, and I are planning on getting the $189 tickets. If you want, you can go up with us and we'll have a grand ole time (I'm only in Arizona for school, currently home in San Diego for the summer and will stay here for grad school next year). If any other BF members want to get the $189 blue section tickets just let me know and we'll hit the stands together :)


My 1st choice is also the $189 Blue section. If the tickets got sold out, I might take the $129 Red section ones.

Still trying to figure out when should I book the ticket. :confused:

Still trying to figure out when should I book the ticket. :confused:


do it now!!! :D :D

RedDog: My parents, their friends, and I are planning on getting the $189 tickets. If you want, you can go up with us and we'll have a grand ole time (I'm only in Arizona for school, currently home in San Diego for the summer and will stay here for grad school next year). If any other BF members want to get the $189 blue section tickets just let me know and we'll hit the stands together :)

kwun: !!!!! I think we should all bug JR for a game. All of us vs. him. bahaha! I wanna play JR but I'll probably lose in like... 1 minute. :D

Thanks Bobo, But I'm gonna try to pull some connection and see if I can get a VIP badge in first...hee hee...time to make some calls. :D

I think we should all wear the BF T-shirt with a name tag sticker of our nickname on it, so we'll recognize eachother at the game. :cool:

So...it seems like the tickets are ready to order. Are we gonna sit together???


*** TO VANCOUVER PEOPLE ***

Anyone going???? I'm definitely going and would like to order the tix asap. Maybe we can hook up on the transportation together or something.

So...it seems like the tickets are ready to order. Are we gonna sit together???


*** TO VANCOUVER PEOPLE ***

Anyone going???? I'm definitely going and would like to order the tix asap. Maybe we can hook up on the transportation together or something.

My dad already put in tickets for the $189 section. I think he requested we be seated in the 207 or 209 sections. If we all end up not sitting together, we can always just get together after matches and have a BF part-ay! :p

My dad already put in tickets for the $189 section. I think he requested we be seated in the 207 or 209 sections. If we all end up not sitting together, we can always just get together after matches and have a BF part-ay! :p

How u request the specific sections? I did not see u can put such request anywhere on the form... :( :eek:

Well, the deadline for the package is July 30, 2004. Guess I have to make up my mind soon. :cool:

Since the tickets for O5 Worlds will be on sale for a very long time, does it make sense to buy the tickets now? The official website says that priority tickets will be sold until September 15, and then it will be available to everyone. Is there any difference between the two because anyone can buy the tickets now, its not like someone is getting priority.

I have ordered the tickets and they have charged my c. card. However, they cannot tell me my exactly seating until the ticket is printed. For those who are buying the 7 days ticket (I think they call that Priority ticket), you will get the same seat for all 7 days.
The spectator travel package is posted. The Marriott Anaheim Hotel offers transport to/from airport (I am guessing John Wayne Airport) and to/from the venue, and daily breakfast. For those who live in the area or have done some checking, is that a good price?
When I called in early Sept 04, they still have lots of ticket available. I know several people are waiting for them to sell the individual day ticket. However, no new update on when will those be available.
Apparently, this World Championship is not well advertised yet in Canada (as I just send the link to Manitoba Badminton Association). I heard there will be a few people from Ontario, Canada making the trip as spectator.

So, how many from the forum are definitely will be there?

According to the venue policy (see below),
"Arrowhead Pond Building Policy

Building policy prohibits guests from bringing in large bags, backpacks, coolers, wrapped packages, weapons, laser pointers and video or audio recorders. These items should be left in the guest's vehicle; any guests who attempt to enter the arena with any of the prohibited items will be asked to return them to their vehicle. Still cameras are allowed for many events; however, lenses are not permitted to be longer than 6 inches. The building policies are located on the web site www.arrowheadpond.com."

Does that mean the event is recorded and DVD will be available?

Strip ticket will be going on sale at Ticketmaster.com on Sept 21. It seems the most expensive one is $30 and the lowest is $8.

$30/day x 7 days = $210 for the whole tournament. Cheaper than the $289 package deal. Or am I missing something here?

It's actually 7 days but 9 sessions, so 9 x $30 = $270, still cheaper than $289. But, are you sure the $30 ones are the same as the $289 ones? Maybe not.

It's actually 7 days but 9 sessions, so 9 x $30 = $270, still cheaper than $289. But, are you sure the $30 ones are the same as the $289 ones? Maybe not.
I do not know, I was hoping somone may know the answer. It does not make sense to sell cheaper ticket this early. Just my 2 cents.

when i went to www.05worlds.com, the website was taken by a company called global design. now that the website for the tournament doesn't exist anymore, where do i get info about the tournament and are the tickets all being sold through ticketmaster.com?

when i went to www.05worlds.com, the website was taken by a company called global design. now that the website for the tournament doesn't exist anymore, where do i get info about the tournament and are the tickets all being sold through ticketmaster.com?
I believe you can still get most of the info via 05worlds.com FAQ section.

Ticketmaster.com is the one that you can buy ticket now but they are only selling 7 days package. Arrowhead Pond will not confirm when will the individual day/session ticket be available.

i finally got my tix. i originally ordered the $289 strip from www.05worlds.com (http://www.05worlds.com/) at the beginning of july, but after 2 months it never showed up on my credit card nor did i get any confirmation the order went through. i ended up ordering through ticketmaster but the $289 strip was no longer available so i ordered the $189 strip right next to the center section (a better deal in my opinion) and received them 10 days later.

ticketmaster has the dates listed wrong, but they are correct on the tickets.

there are 9 sessions broken down as printed on the tix as follows:

mon 8/15: prelim's 9am-10pm

tue 8/16: prelim's 9am-10pm

wed 8/17: 32's 9am-10pm

thu 8/18: 16's + qtrs (wd) 2pm-10pm

fri 8/19: qtrs ws/md/ms/mxd noon-5pm
fri 8/19: qtrs ws/md/ms/mxd + semis (wd) 6:30pm-11pm

sat 8/20: semis ws/md/ms/mxd noon-5pm
sat 8/20: semis ws/md/ms/mxd + final (wd) 6:30pm-11pm

sun 8/21: finals ws/md/ms/mxd 5pm-10pm

I called ticketmaster yesterday and found out $289 is sold out !

Is $189 a good consideration ? I never been to ArrowHead pond, so not sure if $189 offers good seating.

By the way, what so special about $289 sections ? Given choice, will you take $289 back rows or $189 front rows ?

>Is $189 a good consideration ?

yes!

>I never been to ArrowHead pond, so not sure if $189 offers good seating.

it's right next to the $289 section.

>By the way, what so special about $289 sections ?

they are the equivalent of sitting centre court of the closest section during a basketball game.

http://www.arrowheadpond.com/seating_chart.cfm?displayPage=inc_seating_basketba ll.cfm

there are only two $289 sections; 208 & 222.
the $189 sections are 205, 206, 207, 209, 210, 211, 219, 220, 221, 223, 224, 225

>Given choice, will you take $289 back rows or $189 front rows ?

i'd take $189 front row, but i'm not sure if they're still available. my tix came for section 223, 12th row :D when i placed my order on 9/24/04.

good luck :cool:

I called ticketmaster yesterday and found out $289 is sold out !

wow. already??

that's a good thing though, that means there will be a lot of audience in the WC. good for badminton popularity.

but bad because i will have to resort to buying $189 seats when i attend... :crying:

I got 2 tickets for section 221 yesterday, kind of disappointed not able to get section 223 or any sections to the right of $289. I feel sections to the right of $289 are the best locations because there are more courts set up towards the right of the stadium. I hope the finals will be playing on center court (in front of $289). Otherwise, I got a bad deal :crying:

Building policy prohibits guests from bringing in large bags, backpacks, coolers, wrapped packages, weapons, laser pointers and video or audio recorders. These items should be left in the guest's vehicle; any guests who attempt to enter the arena with any of the prohibited items will be asked to return them to their vehicle. Still cameras are allowed for many events; however, lenses are not permitted to be longer than 6 inches. The building policies are located on the web site www.arrowheadpond.com."

Does that mean the event is recorded and DVD will be available?

Would the WC event/organizer override the building policy? I was planning to get/bring a DV for this event. Why would they not allow anyone to tape the games?

Would the WC event/organizer override the building policy? I was planning to get/bring a DV for this event. Why would they not allow anyone to tape the games?
I am guessing that they must have sold the recording right to somebody so no taping or long zoom len is allowed.

Ack, trying to convince my parents to send me there. No luck :( They don't appreciate the sport like I do.

I feel for you. Hopefully, someone will be selling the DVD or broadcast on TV. However, in Canada, I doubt CBC will go all out for the event.

Does anyone know whether tickets with good seating are still available for the 2005 World Championships in Anaheim this summer?;) I need 2 seats together and hopefully near other BCers.

I hope I am not too late?:o

Does anyone know whether tickets with good seating are still available for the 2005 World Championships in Anaheim this summer?;) I need 2 seats together and hopefully near other BCers.

I hope I am not too late?:o
You will need to check Ticket Master website. Someone posted it that the most expensive tickets are sold out.

You will need to check Ticket Master website. Someone posted it that the most expensive tickets are sold out.
Thanks for the info, OTFK. I'll check it out.:)

forget about the $289 ..it was sold out last sep:cool: ...if i didn't go to see the U S open last sep..no one will tell me that they had bought their ticket..i won't buy my ticket in sep ..i think the $189 is still available ...it is stil selling section 221 ..i believe it is row n or after.......well..it is still better than other section coz the final will play in the center of the court..
i don't think 223 or 207 is still available ....becoz of the usba members were able to order their tickets b4 it is go on sale...specially 222 and 208 ($289 )..was sold out last sep
buy as early as u can ..for better seat

just interested in knowing,what is the capacity of the stadium??[max. people]

just interested in knowing,what is the capacity of the stadium??[max. people]
around 15,000

around 15,000well it is around 15000..but ..it won't be fun seat in the upper level ..watch badminton from the top...i guess the best seat is 208.and 222..the next one should be 223 and 207...then 209 and 221......don't know about 206 and 224..i think it is better seat than 209 and 221..coz two match court on their side during the monday to sat's matches.....i was trying 2 get seat from section 207 or 223..it was never available...was sold out last sep...or b4...so i got section 209

[QUOTE=samkool]i finally got my tix. i originally ordered the $289 strip from www.05worlds.com (http://www.05worlds.com/) at the beginning of july, but after 2 months it never showed up on my credit card nor did i get any confirmation the order went through. i ended up ordering through ticketmaster but the $289 strip was no longer available so i ordered the $189 strip right next to the center section (a better deal in my opinion) and received them 10 days later.


Sorry I did not see this earlier: But you have RECIEVED the actual ticket?? I bought the $189s as soon as it was posted (preferred period or whatever, directly, not to TMaster), they charged my credit card, but no hard copy of a reciept, let alone actual ticket!! All they say in emails is that the email is my proof of purchase! Could lead to problems if one changes residence, etc. Has anyone who purchased tickets directly recieved them? What should I be doing?

[QUOTE=samkool]i finally got my tix. i originally ordered the $289 strip from www.05worlds.com (http://www.05worlds.com/) at the beginning of july, but after 2 months it never showed up on my credit card nor did i get any confirmation the order went through. i ended up ordering through ticketmaster but the $289 strip was no longer available so i ordered the $189 strip right next to the center section (a better deal in my opinion) and received them 10 days later.


Sorry I did not see this earlier: But you have RECIEVED the actual ticket?? I bought the $189s as soon as it was posted (preferred period or whatever, directly, not to TMaster), they charged my credit card, but no hard copy of a reciept, let alone actual ticket!! All they say in emails is that the email is my proof of purchase! Could lead to problems if one changes residence, etc. Has anyone who purchased tickets directly recieved them? What should I be doing?i bought my ticket from ticketmaster ..and has received actual ticket....first i thought it is a pass than i can able to go in and out at anytime.....but found out it is actual ticket :(

15,000:eek: !!wouldn't that make it the largest arena,being even bigger than the one where TC was held in indonesia.

>Sorry I did not see this earlier: But you have RECIEVED the actual ticket??

yes. i ordered thru ticketmaster and received them 10 days later.

>I bought the $189s as soon as it was posted (preferred
>period or whatever, directly, not to TMaster), they
>charged my credit card, but no hard copy of a reciept, let
>alone actual ticket!! All they say in emails is that the
>email is my proof of purchase! Could lead to problems if
>one changes residence, etc. Has anyone who purchased
>tickets directly recieved them? What should I be doing?

this is what i heard from another guy i play with weekly... he called the ibf folks, who said:

for those who ordered directly from http://www.05worlds.com/ and had their credit cards charged, your tix will arrive 2 weeks prior to the event.

that's all i know for now.

are they already selling souvenir shirts of the wc05? i mean i cant watch the games but i want to have a souvenir shirt.:D

I just check the 05worlds.com, there is some new tickets showing up. They are called VIP ticket. They are not cheap ~ US$200 each. They are only available for Session 7, 8, and 9. For all 3 sessions will be ~ US$600.
I just called Arrowhead Pond, and they said these are courtside seating. I am guessing the seat will be 20 ft away from the court. They are still working on the detail of these VIP tickets such as restaurant access, special perks, etc.
I think they will post more info on the website once all the details are finalized.
I am thinking courtside interference :D to cheer for your favourite player. Or, tatoo by the birdie. I wonder whether they will remove you from the seat if one causes too much problem.

See you all in WC.

Are all the tickets (individual sessions, strip tix etc..) available at the box office? Is there no surcharge etc. if they are purchased at the box office? I was wondering if it makes sense to have someone go to the box office and try to purchase them?

Because of schedule conflict, I and my friends cannot attend a few days in the competition. I have premium seats (Based on what I see on the chart, these seats are very close to the center of the action. You can check the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim seating chart to confirm)

I am selling these individual event tickets (Section 206, Row A) for less (at least 30% less) than Ticketmaster (who is charging $30 + service charge + shipping for such seats). I am not selling the tickets at a profit (in fact, I am not including the service fee charged against me).

I have three sequential seats (three sets of tickets). The prices are already discounted (my loss, your gain) and I will consider reasonable offers.

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Ticket 1: Section 206 Row A
Monday event: $21
Tuesday event: $21
Wednesday event: $21

If you buy all three tickets, I'll sell at a bigger
loss--$54 only for very good seats. Ticketmaster will
charge you $90 + service charge + shipping for such seats.

Reasonable offers will be considered.

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Ticket 2: Section 206 Row A
Monday event: $21 each
Tuesday event: $21 each
Wednesday event: $21 each
Thursday event: $21 each

If you buy a set of four tickets, I'll sell at a
bigger loss--$72 only for a very good seat.
Ticketmaster will charge you $120 + service charge + shipping for
such seats.

Reasonable offers will be considered.

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Ticket 3: Section 206 Row A
Monday event: $21 each
Tuesday event: $21 each
Wednesday event: $21 each
Thursday event: $21 each

If you buy a set of four tickets, I'll sell at a
bigger loss--$72 only for a very good seat.
Ticketmaster will charge you $120 + service charge + shipping for
such seats.

Reasonable offers will be considered.

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Biggest loss for me, but BEST DEAL for you: If you buy
all 11 tickets, I'll give you the lot for only $190.
Ticketmaster will charge you $330 + service charge for
such seats.

Reasonable offers will be considered.