Mark your Calender - 2nd Annual ClearTwo X'mas Invitational

[badelbow]

Only 4 months and 5 days away.....
Its the season to have fun......again ......on
December 29 - 30 - 31
Its fun time with badminton till the last day of the year....

[ViningWolff]

I'll be there to play this year...:D

[jko9830]

i wasnt in the xmas invitational last yr...but im gonna be this yr!

[badelbow]

Only 4 months and 5 days away.....
Its the season to have fun......again ......on
December 29 - 30 - 31
Its fun time with badminton till the last day of the year....

Its the Season to have fun AGAIN:D :D :D

Entry Form will be posted Soon!!:p

Medals or Cash Prizes for Winners!!
Consolation Winnner Prizes and Daily Draw Prizes!!
Qualify by age as of tournament date

Events will most likely be: U11, U13, U15, U17, U19, U23, Open & 35+

More details to come!!

[jko9830]

Its the Season to have fun AGAIN:D :D :D

Entry Form will be posted Soon!!:p

Medals or Cash Prizes for Winners!!
Consolation Winnner Prizes and Daily Draw Prizes!!
Qualify by age as of tournament date

Events will most likely be: U11, U13, U15, U17, U19, U23, Open & 35+

More details to come!!

is badminton bc incharge of the tourney? or is it just c2??? O___O?? isnt it U12, U14, U16, U19 ect???

[badelbow]

is badminton bc incharge of the tourney? or is it just c2??? O___O?? isnt it U12, U14, U16, U19 ect???

That is why qualify by age as of tournament date and U11,U13,U15.......

[DarthHowie]

Woot!! I'll be back in Vancouver visiting family for the holidays... I am definately going to enter this tourney.....Next issue: I need a Partner for the Open draw!!!

[ViningWolff]

I'll be looking for partner for both the open and 35+ draw.

[DarthHowie]

I'll be looking for partner for both the open and 35+ draw.

if you're looking for a "young (and quick)" 25 year old runner for a partner then i'd be honored. :D All I've heard from the BC'ers from VRC and Collingwood is that you have quite a boom boom for a smash.

Pete LSD? Cappy75? You guys gonna participate in this?

I hope there is a singles draw...

[ViningWolff]

I met you briefly at a tourney in New West a few years ago.

Hey, I'm good to go if you are. The first BFer team has thrown down the guantlet.


Anyone for 35+?

VW

[Pete LSD]

But he is not 35+. He is a youngling compared to us :D young at heart and serioiusly damaged in bones and flesh.


I met you briefly at a tourney in New West a few years ago.

Hey, I'm good to go if you are. The first BFer team has thrown down the guantlet.


Anyone for 35+?

VW

[ViningWolff]

I were officially 35 as of September 8th. "+" part of 35 doesn't kick in until next year. (My knees are around 52, but, hey, they still work.)

This could be dicey. Playing open singles, open doubles, looks like I have a partner for 35 doubles and if they'll let me, I'll play 35+ singles too.


Young at heart, maybe. Stupid of mind more likely. :D

[Pete LSD]

http://www.jhu.edu/JLAB/Projects/Cartilage.html Hopefully, stem cell treatment extracted from our bone marrow will be a reality in five years time. Fingers crossed . . . :cool: Yes, youth is in the heart and hope is eternal.


I were officially 35 as of September 8th. "+" part of 35 doesn't kick in until next year. (My knees are around 52, but, hey, they still work.)

This could be dicey. Playing open singles, open doubles, looks like I have a partner for 35 doubles and if they'll let me, I'll play 35+ singles too.


Young at heart, maybe. Stupid of mind more likely. :D

[ViningWolff]

Not to derail the thread, but getting my orthotics have helped.

I'm hoping to scare a couple locals who don't know me. Been playing-training a couple times a week and the boomstick is really starting to work well.

I should be getting a new weapon soon too. Have a Proace Ti-11 on route.

[Pete LSD]

:D :D :D Try not to use broomstick as it is a term commonly used for another purpose :D :D :D.


Not to derail the thread, but getting my orthotics have helped.

I'm hoping to scare a couple locals who don't know me. Been playing-training a couple times a week and the boomstick is really starting to work well.

I should be getting a new weapon soon too. Have a Proace Ti-11 on route.

[jko9830]

is it sanctioned by badmintonbc?

[badelbow]

is it sanctioned by badmintonbc?
This is not a BBC sanctioned tournament. As I've mentioned earlier, this is a ClearTwo tournament with ages U11, U13, U15, U17, U19, U23, Open and 30+
This give you a chance NOT to play against some players which you usually play against in the BBC sanctioned tournaments:D :D :D . If you just turned 16, you do not have to play U19 for we have U17;) ;) .....Watch out for entry form to be post here first and then www.clearonebadminton.com (http://www.clearonebadminton.com) and www.lmba.ca (http://www.lmba.ca) real soon!!:eek: :rolleyes: :p ;)

[badelbow]

This is not a BBC sanctioned tournament. As I've mentioned earlier, this is a ClearTwo tournament with ages U11, U13, U15, U17, U19, U23, Open and 30+
This give you a chance NOT to play against some players which you usually play against in the BBC sanctioned tournaments:D :D :D . If you just turned 16, you do not have to play U19 for we have U17;) ;) .....Watch out for entry form to be post here first and then www.clearonebadminton.com (http://www.clearonebadminton.com) and www.lmba.ca (http://www.lmba.ca) real soon!!:eek: :rolleyes: :p ;)


Here it is...the long awaited Entry form and tournament info.......
Thanks to our sponsors:
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Entry deadline: WEDNESDAY DEC 06, 2006
DRYFIT Tournament T-shirt (sizes are same as C1 Thanksgiving Jr B)
Each Player must sign Waiver before playing his or her 1st match. Players under 19 years old must have the Waiver signed by their parents.

[badelbow]

Here it is...the long awaited Entry form and tournament info.......
Thanks to our sponsors:
THE FALLS - RESORT COMMUNITY
CLEARONE BADMINTON
YONEX
MUI GRADEN RESTAURANT

Entry deadline: WEDNESDAY DEC 06, 2006
DRYFIT Tournament T-shirt (sizes are same as C1 Thanksgiving Jr B)
Each Player must sign Waiver before playing his or her 1st match. Players under 19 years old must have the Waiver signed by their parents.

Here it is, and spread the news!! Thanks !!

[ViningWolff]

CRAP!!!! I was hoping to play two doubles events ( Open and 35+) as I don't have a mixed partner.

razzlin'frazzinsunofaripsnort

[cappy75]

However, that doesn't mean they can't drop-in and 'clean house':D. There were cases of top ranking players in the provincials going into local "B" level and fun tournies for 'fun'. Whether that promotes more players to enter into competitions is subject to debate;).



This give you a chance NOT to play against some players which you usually play against in the BBC sanctioned tournaments:D :D :D .

[s_m_a_s_h_e_r]

I got confused. Is it 30+ or 35+?

[badelbow]

I got confused. Is it 30+ or 35+?

Is 30+.
We do not want to force the players between 30 to 35 to play in open.:p ;)

[badelbow]

CRAP!!!! I was hoping to play two doubles events ( Open and 35+) as I don't have a mixed partner.

razzlin'frazzinsunofaripsnort

Sorry! Past experience with players allowed to play 2 of same event in different age group was matches were being delay unnecessary. It was really bad in the quarters and semi. Let say multi players played in U14/16; U16/U19; U19/Open...are in the quarter or semi. Can you imagine the delay would be?

[jko9830]

OK...COUNT ME IN ON THIS ONE.
kakaka everbody, buy me a xmas present before hand >=P

[Ticite]

Why is there U16 on the entry form?

[badelbow]

Why is there U16 on the entry form?

It was a mistake and Revise entry form is attached !!
Thanks again Ticite!!

[DarthHowie]

I'm in...Looking for men's doubles partner in open draw.

PM me!

[ViningWolff]

The Darth - Wolff connection is being formed.

Prepare to eat goose feather December 29TH!!!!

[Pete LSD]

Is this the alliance of the Wolff Clan and the legendary Darth Vader? :D :D :D Mech Warrior with life saver :D :D :D


The Darth - Wolff connection is being formed.

Prepare to eat goose feather December 29TH!!!!

[wing-omega5-0]

The Darth - Wolff connection is being formed.

Prepare to eat goose feather December 29TH!!!!
i'm gonna assume howie got better since the last time i saw him(2 years ago) and stories of wolff are true. judging by this i'm gonna conclude that its gonna be one scary combination XD

[DarthHowie]

i'm gonna assume howie got better since the last time i saw him(2 years ago) and stories of wolff are true. judging by this i'm gonna conclude that its gonna be one scary combination XD

I sure hope I improved since 2 years ago!!! :D I'm sure you have improved greatly wing-omega5-0!! I'm just lucky that I have a skilled and experienced partner that is willing to play with me. All the pressure will be on me to keep up with Vining and set him up for his boomstick.

Now it's a matter of ramping up for that tourney and getting some playing time with Vining when we both arrive in Vancouver. I think a visit to the VRC gang (Pete!!!!!) pre and post tournament is definately in order.

[ViningWolff]

Yeah, I was hoping to hit at VRC, Richmond Pro and to try out Yumo and C2 at least once.

I've been working on my front game too. Give Howie some chances to dole out some punishment.

I see that they only give out one shuttle per match, so I'll make sure to pack my "coast" shuttles and maybe pick up another tube while I'm there from Tad's.

[a_n_d_y]

Question: If my birthday is Dec 25, and i am currently sixteen and turning 17, do i put U17 or U19??

[badelbow]

Question: If my birthday is Dec 25, and i am currently sixteen and turning 17, do i put U17 or U19??

If you turn 17 on Christmas day Dec 25. That means on Dec 29, you are already 17 years old and you are no longer UNDER the age of 17. That means you cannot play U17 and must play U19.

[jko9830]

ok...i d/wed the entryform. but the waiver form is nowhere to be seen. do we sign it at c2 or is it just hiding?

[wing-omega5-0]

last year the waiver was to be signed at the tournament.

[badelbow]

Thank you for noting a mistake on the entry form.

Please see atttached entry form for revised information.
Confirnation of Age Catagories; They are:
U11
U13
U15
U17
U19
U23
OPEN &
30+

once again - entry deadline is
Dec 06, 2006 Wednesday!!

[ViningWolff]

Already sent mine in... see you in a month!!!!

[a_n_d_y]

Ok. I will see you U19's at the tournament :)

[DarthHowie]

Already sent mine in... see you in a month!!!!

Yep mine was sent too... I'll see all you guys in a month too!

[badelbow]

Entery deadline :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:
DEC 06-WEDNESDAY

All Player must sign waiver before they can paly any matches.
Players under the age of nineteen must have their Guardains or Parents sign the waiver for them.

Waier form attached!!
Please sign and attached to your entry form.
You can fax or email your signed waiver to ClearTwo or hand them in during tournament registation. :D :D :D

[ViningWolff]

I tried e-mailing in to confirm my entry, but haven't heard back.

I'll bring the waiver with me for now.

[DarthHowie]

I tried e-mailing in to confirm my entry, but haven't heard back.

I'll bring the waiver with me for now.

I've done the same thing and haven't heard anything as well. Even my online banking account hasn't indicated that C2 has deposited my cheque..

Any confirmation emails going to be sent badelbow?

Thanks

[v1nc3nt]

I'm going back to HK for my uncle's wedding during the tournament...so sad! cleartwo tournaments are always so much fun T.T

[azn_123]

:eek: :crying: Do you have to be invited or do you just go on there site and download the sheet? LOL not much of a point of my participating...I'm noob compared to those guys lol.

[azn_123]

Is open for all ages or....

[WRX STi]

can I hand in the waiver form at the day of the tournament?

[wing-omega5-0]

I'm going back to HK for my uncle's wedding during the tournament...so sad! cleartwo tournaments are always so much fun T.T
o_O no vincent at a cleartwo related event will seem odd XD.

[jko9830]

does anybody know when the draws r out??

[badelbow]

Its almost a week after the deadline. Indications are that there will be close to 350:eek: :eek: :eek: athletes in this tournament. Lastest, just in time to register are members of BC (Canada Winter Games) Team. The Jiangsu Team's visit to Vancouver has been posponed to Feb 07 and we are really happy to have all of them in our tournament and most of them will play in OPEN. So, make time to watch them paly and judge for yourselves whether they are worthy to represent YOU and ME BCers.
We wish them inadvance to win GOLD for us :p ;) :rolleyes: :D in Whitehorse - Feb 07 Web Site link: http://www.2007canadagames.ca/en/index.php

A reminder :eek: :eek: for all players under the age of nineteen:crying: :crying: :crying: : Your waiver must be signed by your PARENTS/GUARDIANS/COACHES before you are allowed to play your FIRST match. For all parents and guardians not going to the tournament, please download the waiver form from this site or C2 site, sign them and have your favourite athletes bring them to the draw desk at C2 during registration.

Will keep you all updatged about the tournament as much as we can!!:o
Only 12 shopping days before Christmas, right? :crying: :crying: :crying: and
C2 together with the tournament staff - wishing you all a very :D Merry:p Christmas;) !! and will wish you all HNY in person later......

[badelbow]

A lot of men/women hours, key entries, corrections, phone calls had been spent......
Some of you....(quite a few) put "incorrect age" for yourselves and your partners.....one of you "mickey mouse around" (so to speak)....put his/her partner's nick name on the form.......just to name a few
We appreciate.....group entries with special form from Club Lightning:) Surrey Badminton Club:) & Team BC.
Group form makes our data entries a lot easier.

We have 3 birthday "persons" on Dec 30th so they can just play "U"nder their eligible age. :D :D :D
Sorry, we cannot fulfil all of the Requests!!:crying: :( :crying:
Total number of people entered this tournament: 366
approx only - total maximum matches to be played = 611
singles - Main/conso Draws - 236/108 Matches = 334
Doubles - Main/conso Draws - 118/49 Matches = 167
Mixed - Main/conso Draw - 76/34 Matches = 110

average 30min per match = 305.5 Hrs
12 courts throught out = 25.46 Hrs with matches going on each of the 12 courts at C2

reminder to some of you - at least 183 or less of you....YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR ALL YOUR CONSOLATION MATCHES...ONLY YOURSELVES OR COACHES ARE ALLOWED TO SIGN.:cool: NO CONSO FOR ROUND ROBIN DRAWS. :eek: :eek:

attached are all of the entries - please check them over - PM me if you think the info listed are incorrect. Check out also whether your requests are answered/fulfiled. This will help us to produce the draws.
please tell your friends to check their entries!!

Dry Fit T- shirts Ordered, medals also ordered.

Hopefully, next post will have draws attached !!:D :cool: :p :rolleyes: :D :o

[DarthHowie]

Eagerly awaiting the draw...eventhough i won't know pretty much any of the opponents i'll be playing against =). (hopefully i don't play against Vining in singles!!)

Goal: Win at least 1 match in each draw!

Vining!!! Get well soon!!

[jko9830]

boo. jess leung's playing 15 =/

[ViningWolff]

I should be in not too bad shape, give or take my cardio level. Managed to play a little basketball this weekend.

Foot is still numb, but it works.

Only need one leg to smash anyways.

I'm aiming to play at VRC Saturday and I'll see about sneaking into Richmond Pro friday.

I'm hoping to get to C2 on the 27th to get used to place too.

[wood_22_chuck]

Saturday 23rd, Vining? Save a game for me! :D

-dave

[xXHilikusXx]

why are some names highlighted and some not?

[ViningWolff]

You got it Dave. We'll have to team up once or twice against howie to give him some practice returning smashes!!!

[badelbow]

BC's team for the Western Canadian Team Championships - U14 & U16
Check out their names at www.badmintonbc.com (http://www.badmintonbc.com)

Also check out the BC Team for Canadian Winter Game on the same website. There are two members in Both Teams !!

Due to a lot of matches ( over 600) to be played, ClearOne Badminton will provide 3 courts on Saturday from afternoon on till 11:00pm.
Please read the tournament schedule carefully!! It will be posted with the draws.

[a_n_d_y]

350 people??? This is gonna be my biggest(and second) tournament i ever been to. :eek:

Well, there's only approximately 30 people im playing against. Btw, are there bleachers in the gym?

[wing-omega5-0]

nope...no bleachers in c2 but its got alot ofsitting areas around the courts and one big hang-out near the entrance. who needs bleachers =P

[xXHilikusXx]

300 ppl not including spectators like moms... XD we arent gonna fit XD i hope not all of them are playing singles XD

[a_n_d_y]

question...what the heck is a consolation match?

[westwood_13]

question...what the heck is a consolation match?

If you lose first round in the main draw, you will go into the consolation draw and have the opportunity to try and advance to the consolation final.

In most tournaments, once you lose in the consolation, you're out of hte tournament (in that event).

[badelbow]

DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT, WE HAVE TO MOVE SOME OF THE SINGLES MATCHES TO FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THIS WILL ENABLE US TO START A BIT LATER ON SATURDAY MORNING AND FINISH A BIT EARLIER HOPEFULLY BEFORE MIDNIGHT.

FRIDAY - 3:00PM - U17&U19 SINGLES - 1ST AND 2ND ROUND AND U19 GS ROUND ROBIN. THEN, MIXED DOUBLES WILL START around 5:pm.
:crying: :crying: :crying: Please let everyone knows about this and PM me if you cannot play U17&U19 singles on Friday.:crying: :crying: :crying:

SATURDAY - ALL SINGLES AND DOUBLES
SUNDAY MORNING - ALL SEMI FINALS AND CONSOL FINALS and any leftover matches from Saturday.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON - ALL FINALS

ALL DRAWS AND A MORE DETAILED PLAYING SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW.
See you all at the tournament:D :D :D

[a_n_d_y]

If you lose first round in the main draw, you will go into the consolation draw and have the opportunity to try and advance to the consolation final.

In most tournaments, once you lose in the consolation, you're out of hte tournament (in that event).

oh ok...i was thinking that's what it was.

[badelbow]

Hi everyone
Please see attached for Registratrion procedure and 3 days tournament schedule.
Tournament Draw to be posted shortly

[badelbow]

Finally
singles draw is ready and it is huge:crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:

[badelbow]

A reminder to all mixed players:crying: :crying: :crying:
All mixed doubles matches including all round robin matches will be played except Main draw finals and consolation finals.

[badelbow]

Another remainder to all to read the Registration and 3 day schedules carefully. Will see you all U17 & U19 first on Friday Afternoon...
Good luck all...........
BTW, Details on $$ PriZe for each event to be announced.
I've seen the medals and they are nice........and I've also seen the dry fit
T-shirsts and they are REALLY :) :) REALLY
NICE !!

Glad that we can keep our promise to post draws today!
A lot of prepration works has been done and thanks to all who helps to put this together.......Thanks in advance to all the volunteers who will be helping during the tournament!
Cheers!!

[xXHilikusXx]

ooooo i might be able to get to semis in singles if i am luck in quarters XD ... and my first round..... econd round too XD

[badelbow]

Please spread the new...let your friends knows that the draws are up...
MSN them......text message them....call them....
These draws will also be posted on www.clearonebadminton.com (http://www.clearonebadminton.com) soon!!

[a_n_d_y]

Why are there so many "BYE" 's? Does that mean those people are either disqualified or can't make it?

Also, bad news. I broke the strings on my racquet today!!! :( :( :(

i contacted cleartwo to see how fast their service is. It could take up to 3 days...anybody have more information on their service and how much they charge? I have a spare racquet but i really wanna use my current one in the tourney. Oh well, i called them and they say the stringer will call me back later...

[wonger47]

Why are there so many "BYE" 's? Does that mean those people are either disqualified or can't make it?

Also, bad news. I broke the strings on my racquet today!!! :( :( :(

i contacted cleartwo to see how fast their service is. It could take up to 3 days...anybody have more information on their service and how much they charge? I have a spare racquet but i really wanna use my current one in the tourney. Oh well, i called them and they say the stringer will call me back later...
if you're from MR...why don't you string in Vancouver instead of going all the way to richmond to do it...both are so far from MR...i suggest try to string it yourself...fishing line works well...but if not...theres always tads or abbies in vancouver...

[a_n_d_y]

Ok, i just phoned them. Stringing takes only 20-30 min!!!:eek:

But i got a question, is their string job any good?

[xXHilikusXx]

ahh crap thats rite need my nano strung too sigh.... so annoying


the future of badminton should be crazy laser strings that never breaks and whatever tension u want XD

[a_n_d_y]

lol, wouldn't the birds get shreaded by the laser strings?

[badelbow]

The draws will be updated accordingly
For U15 Mixed doubles
Sam Ko / Joyce Hui will be added in # 4 position
Benjamin Leung/Kristy Tang will be added in # 5 position

For U17 boys singles
Radyrich Canicula will be added in #43 position

For U23 Boys Doubles
In #7 Position should read Abhi Bagai/Anthony Ko
In #18 Position - should read Kunwar Diman/Calvin Kuo

:D :D :D :D

[badelbow]

The draws will be updated accordingly
For U15 Mixed doubles
Sam Ko / Joyce Hui will be added in # 4 position
Benjamin Leung/Kristy Tang will be added in # 5 position

For U17 boys singles
Radyrich Canicula will be added in #43 position

For U23 Boys Doubles
In #7 Position should read Abhi Bagai/Anthony Ko
In #18 Position - should read Kunwar Diman/Calvin Kuo

:D :D :D :D

The above info is now included in the relared draw sheets.
Please download these revised files ....

A Reminder about parking - Please do not park in Loading zones and Reserved
Parking Areas.

[badelbow]

:crying: :crying: There are two U17 Boys singles matches to be rescheduled to
Saturday Morning at 8:30am.:crying: :crying:

1st Round - Junaid Sargana SBC vs Pierre Tang C2 (match #205):crying: :crying:
Then the winner of match #205 vs Timothy Tsang VRC (match#220):crying: :crying:

If you know these players or coaches, please let them know!!:D :p ;)

CU@C2:D :D :D

[wing-omega5-0]

i think that was the biggest tourny that i've ever played in :D. alotta fun and big competition on fri and sat. unfortunately i couldnt stay to watch the OPEN games cuz of how late it was and my parents wanted me home early.

by the way...to C1/C2 badminton centre, i lost a racket during the course of the tournament and maybe left it at the centre. if theres anyone on these forums that work at C2 maybe you could let me know if anyone picked it up? its a white/black/grey ProKennex Titanium Pro 747. got alot of scratches on its frame, and a rly chipped up shaft near the cone because its a flex racket(that appraently bent too far back). its not any good so iuno who would want to take it if they found it but it IS my favorite racket :p. if anyone knows anything can u let me know? thanks alot.

[badelbow]

:crying: :crying: - 2 priczes from Fiday
:crying: - 1 Prize from Saturday....and
:crying: - 1 Prize from Sunday

They are:D :D :D

[SpOnGE18]

Can we help a friend pick up a draw if they ask us to if they live in West Van and don't want to waste the gas coming to Richmond to pick up the prize?

[SpOnGE18]

badelbow, did you get my private email msg?

[papajon]

if you're from MR...why don't you string in Vancouver instead of going all the way to richmond to do it...both are so far from MR...i suggest try to string it yourself...fishing line works well...but if not...theres always tads or abbies in vancouver...


LOL im sorry, just LOL

[jko9830]

ok. so during the tourneyy, i noticed a new coach (Sardianto, 1996 world champ.) had arrived from indonesia...and i must say, he looks very much like Taufik. are they somehow related????

[badelbow]

medal pics to be posted shortly

[azn_123]

medal pics to be posted shortly

It would be awesome if you guys had videos of the matches:D

[ViningWolff]

That would be the darth-wolff team the first couple of pics (I are the big ugly dude in black if it isn't obvious).

Very cool.

[badelbow]

Here are most of the medal winners pics, sorry that I did not take all the medal pics.:(

[azn_123]

For the 20th picture. The left guy I see him every sat. for private lessons. Hehe..Btw I love those pictures!!!!:D

[DarthHowie]

That would be the darth-wolff team the first couple of pics (I are the big ugly dude in black if it isn't obvious).

Very cool.

And i'm the bionic commando in this tandem.....knee strap, goggles and head band.... :D

Thanks for posting the pics up!

[azn_123]

Man I wished I stayed to watch!!!:crying: hehe

[azn_123]

And i'm the bionic commando in this tandem.....knee strap, goggles and head band.... :D

Thanks for posting the pics up!

I see a mighty light coming out of you:eek:

[azn_123]

I'm entering this tournament for 2007!!! I'll be good enough by then..I hope:cool: