Mark your Calendar - Plan your Holidays for 3rd Annual ClearTwo New Year Invitational

[badelbow]

Only less then 16 weeks away.....
Its the season to have fun......again ......on
December 28 - 29 - 30 [Fri/Sat/Sun], 2007

Its fun time again with badminton till the 2nd last day of the year....

Tournament format will be similar to last year's.
Events: U11-U13-U15-U17-U19-U23-Open
30+ will be changed to 40+

Watch out for entry form to be posted here and www.cleartwobadminton.com (http://www.cleartwobadminton.com)

[Takamsda]

From what I've seen BBC HAS NOT YET UPDATE 2006-2007 B RANKING! How can you do seeding without last yr ranking?

BBC is very bad at this for a long long time. Their ranking system is not perfect.

If they do not do the draw with the updated ranking, I say it's pointless to play the tournament.

[badelbow]

From what I've seen BBC HAS NOT YET UPDATE 2006-2007 B RANKING! How can you do seeding without last yr ranking?

BBC is very bad at this for a long long time. Their ranking system is not perfect.

If they do not do the draw with the updated ranking, I say it's pointless to play the tournament.

The seeding for the 3rd annual ClearTwo New Year Invitational will be by the
tournament organizer and not by BBC.

BTW, this post should be in the thread for C2 Thanksgiving Jr B. So can you please repost your comments there and I will give you my respond there.

[Takamsda]

The seeding for the 3rd annual ClearTwo New Year Invitational will be by the
tournament organizer and not by BBC.

BTW, this post should be in the thread for C2 Thanksgiving Jr B. So can you please repost your comments there and I will give you my respond there.

LOL My BAD =p

My eyes were automatically see it as 16 days not weeks. My very bad

[badelbow]

That's ok!
At least you were ABSOULATELY correct on the facts that you presented!!

[PrinceOfBMT]

Badminton BC is falling apart
- horrible updates
- BC is last to know the results of everything

[ViningWolff]

Crap, I won't be out there this year for new years.

[DarthHowie]

Yay...I'm looking forward to entering this tournament again! No Wolff-Sith pack team for 2007? Bummer. Wolff needs an upgrade in partner anyways =p
Hmm....So...anybody looking for a men's doubles partner?? drop a PM!

[ViningWolff]

And it sucks as now that I no longer have a problem with my leg, I'd be all over the place and really able to crank it.

[DarthHowie]

And it sucks as now that I no longer have a problem with my leg, I'd be all over the place and really able to crank it.

>readjusting goggles< Fire away!!

[Pete LSD]

The stickman may be able to sub in . . . :confused:

[badelbow]

Update
Entry form will be posted here real soon!
There will be no medals to be awarded during the 3 days event.:crying::crying::crying:

Instead, cash prizes $:D$:D$:)$:) will be awarded to 1st - 2nd - 3rd in each event.

Due to cash prizes instead of medals, events with less than 8 entries will not be held.

Right now, we have a minimum of $3,000 to be awarded to winners. Hopefully, more sponsors will be on board to help increase the total cash prize.

[xXHilikusXx]

ohoho cash ^^ i ama there ^^ dinner after woot

[azn_123]

Oohh..cash prizes-count me in!

[ViningWolff]

Plans have altered, it now appears I will be out here as of boxing day!!!

Now the only problem is that I might be driving back Sunday morning, but I'm pretty sure I'm good to go for 28th and 29th!!!!

[badelbow]

加拿大商務網絡協會杯邀請賽
CNNA CUP INVITATIONAL AT CLEARTWO
December 28th - 29th - 30th, 2007

Maximum of 4 events per player. Only a maximum of 2 Singles, 2 Doubles with same partner or 2 Mixed Doubles with same partner allowed per player. Resting Time between matches will be limited to 5 minutes for players competing in 4 events.


Long Sleeve Tournament T-Shirt.


$10 Surcharge if you pay on tournament days, so please send in your cheques early.



For more details.....please see attached entry form.


Entry DEADLINE - Wed. Dec 05, 2007


Schedule of Events
Dec 28 Fri - Singles - Some Consolation matches will be played at ClearOne

Dec 29 Sat - Doubles - Some Consolation matches will be played at ClearOne
Dec 31 Sun - Mixed Doubles & All Finals

[azn_123]

Anyone in need of a U16 doubles partner? PM me!:) Thanks for the registration sheet badelbow!

[badelbow]

Hi anz_123, there is no U16 in this tournament, you can either play U15 or U17

[DarthHowie]

TBD: The Wolff-Sith clans may be teaming up again....

[ViningWolff]

Looks like the Darth-Wolff team will be front and centre again.

This year the Wolffman will be mobile and more able to dole out punishment.


I throw down the guantlet ( this time not on my own foot) to all those BF'ers in Vancouver to show up.

Fear the boomstick, baby!!!!

[Pete LSD]

Hey, we are expecting Master VW and Master DH to show up at VRC to dole out flattened birds :D. You guys just have to show up but do post the arrival day. Thanks!

[DarthHowie]

Hey, we are expecting Master VW and Master DH to show up at VRC to dole out flattened birds :D. You guys just have to show up but do post the arrival day. Thanks!

Mr. Wolff will be the only one flattening those birds :eek:. I'll just be the guy on the other end wearing my protective eyewear working on my smash defense...I'll be the cannon fodder since i'm dressed for it!

Will let you VRC-ers know. Planning to play all 3 events (if i can find a female partner).

[azn_123]

Hi anz_123, there is no U16 in this tournament, you can either play U15 or U17

Sorry my bad, who needs a U15 doubles parnter-mens double/mixed doubles. Thanks badelbow for correcting my mistake.:)

[azn_123]

If my birthday is next year, which makes me 16 years old. Do I play U15 or U17?

[badelbow]

If my birthday is next year, which makes me 16 years old. Do I play U15 or U17?


If you are already 16 on or before Dec 30, 2007 - you play U17.
If you are already 15 on or before Dec 30, 2007 - you play U17 because
you are 15 years old already and not Under the age of 15. As simple as that.

[SmashingBird]

TBD: The Wolff-Sith clans may be teaming up again....


and the bird-wwc clan mayb be teaming up

[azn_123]

If you are already 16 on or before Dec 30, 2007 - you play U17.
If you are already 15 on or before Dec 30, 2007 - you play U17 because
you are 15 years old already and not Under the age of 15. As simple as that.

Thanks again. Let me restate my request-who needs a U17 Men's Doubles partner and/or U17 Mixed Double's partner pm me.:) Thanks.

[azn_123]

If you are already 16 on or before Dec 30, 2007 - you play U17.
If you are already 15 on or before Dec 30, 2007 - you play U17 because
you are 15 years old already and not Under the age of 15. As simple as that.

I'm a bit curious again, because the site has an example-if your birthday is on Dec. 30th, 1994 you can still play U13. So does that mean if my birthday was on Jan.1,1992<--I can still play U15?

[badelbow]

I'm a bit curious again, because the site has an example-if your birthday is on Dec. 30th, 1994 you can still play U13. So does that mean if my birthday was on Jan.1,1992<--I can still play U15?

If you are already 16 on or before Dec 30, 2007 - you play U17.
If you are already 15 on or before Dec 30, 2007 - you play U17 because
you are 15 years old already and not Under the age of 15. As simple as that.

[ViningWolff]

Entry sent.


badminton and the best sushi in canada.

I'm SO looking forward to this.:D

[Pete LSD]

Which sushi restaurant?


Entry sent.


badminton and the best sushi in canada.

I'm SO looking forward to this.:D

[ViningWolff]

Just about anyone in Richmond has been good. The all you can eat Sashimi at the one in Steveston was marvelous ( though I think they were a little dismayed at the volume of tuna and salmon I put back).

[Pete LSD]

PM or phone me when you and Master DH have sushi :p;):D.


Just about anyone in Richmond has been good. The all you can eat Sashimi at the one in Steveston was marvelous ( though I think they were a little dismayed at the volume of tuna and salmon I put back).

[badelbow]

:oThank you for noting!!:o
:D:DDec 30, 2007 is Sunday - Mixed Double and Finals:D:D
revised form attached

[badelbow]

Entry Deadline is only 7 days away!
Sent in you entry form and fees early!
Surcharge is $10 (equivalent to 2 events fee)

[ViningWolff]

The plan is for me to get to Van on the 26th.

Anyone for some tune up practice at VRC on the 27th?

Also when do you think draws will be published? I'll be hitting the road on the 19th or 20th.

[DarthHowie]

The plan is for me to get to Van on the 26th.

Anyone for some tune up practice at VRC on the 27th?

Also when do you think draws will be published? I'll be hitting the road on the 19th or 20th.


I think i can play for a bit...not too many games though since i'll be playing in all 3 open events. Hopefully my right rib cage will have healed by then.. This time i've been hit with some health issues (recurring cold + bruised/sore right rib cage).

[badelbow]

The plan is for me to get to Van on the 26th.

Anyone for some tune up practice at VRC on the 27th?

Also when do you think draws will be published? I'll be hitting the road on the 19th or 20th.


Will Try Posting Draws Before Boxing Day if possible !!

[badelbow]

Once again, thank you for coming to this tournament.
We are busy sorting out the entries................:(:(
some of you (your Partners) still have not submit the entry form!
Please Fax them in ASAP!
If you are using snail mail (Canada Post), please send us a email to confirm!!

For those who requested partners, we are doing our best to fill them when possible! There are a lot more boys than girls, so most of the mixed doubles requests by boys will not be filled. Check the draws to find out!

On behalf of C2 Management and the CNNA Cup Tournament Committee,

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

See you all at the Tournament!!

[badelbow]

If you are interested, please post here or pM me ASAP!! Thanks a lot!!
(Requesting Players' Year Of Birth in bracket)

Boys
1 - request for 40+ mens doubles - Saturday
1 - request for U19(1989) boys doubles - Saturday
2 boys - requests for U15 Mixed doubles (1993) & (1994) - Sunday
2 boys - requests for U17 Mixed doubles (1992) & (1991) - Sunday
2 boys - requests for U19 Mixed doubles (1989) & (1990) - Sunday

Girls
1 - request for U13 girls doubles (1996) - Saturday
1 - request for U17 girls doubles (1992) - Saturday
1 - request for U19 girls doubles (1989) - Saturday
3 girls request for U13 Mixed doubles (1997) (1997) (1996) - Sunday

[badelbow]

40+ Ladies singles
Let me know if 40+ ladies would like to Play in Open singles instead.

40+ Ladies doubles
Let me know if 40+ ladies would like to Play in Open doubles instead.

40+ Mixed doubles
Let me know if 40+ mixed pairs like to Play in Open mixed doubles instead.




PLEASE PM ME !!

[badelbow]

CNNA Cup Tournament Draws:
Friday - Singles - 380 Matches (excluding finals) - 9:00am to 12:00am - U17Boys will start first [largest draw in the tournament]

Saturday - Doubles - 255 matches (excluding finals) - 9:00am to 8:00pm
[some left over singles matches may be played after 8:00pm]

Sunday - Mixed Doubles - 147 Matches - 9:00am to 3:30:00pm (excluding finals)

Sunday Afternoon - 4:00 pm All Finals 4:00pm - to 6:15 pm
Mixed doubles - 3rd / 4th - 6:15pm to 7:00pm or ealier.

Please see attached 3 days schedule for details
A concession stand is set up to provide lunch boxes, snacks, fruits, muffins and hot drinks through out the tournament.

[SteveS]

Hi Badelbow,

I have sign up for the mens single 40+ but I didn't see my name (Steve Sung C2). Can you please update me on what's going on?

[badelbow]

at C2 - on Friday.
We will not post any changes to the draws on web sites to avoid confusion!!


As you can see, some of the requests still needed to be filled.
Anyone would like to play with a request partner as shown on the draws, please PM me. We are hoping all requests be filled before Saturday!!
Thanks !! We will have a surprise for them.

[badelbow]

Dec 29 - Saturday - Doubles
1- U13 Girls & U15 Girls Doubles changed to - play to Semi-final (no bronze playoff for both)

2 - Open Ladies Double - no bronze palyoff


Dec 30 - Sunday - Mixed Doubles
1 - U19 Mixed start time - change to 12:00
2 - Open Mixed Registration - change to 12:00
3 - Open Mixed start time - change to 12:30

[badelbow]

I ended today at around 8 o'clock.
On behave of the sponsors, ClearTwo badminton, Tournament committee, draw desk staffs, voluenteers....thank you all participating in this annual event.
Special thanks to all the coaches, parents, players, specators, badminton lovers, your presence is our success!!

The fundraising 50/50 draw was won by one of a tournament participating player. Total jackpot was closed to $700.00. With the kindness and generousity of this person, (we all know who this person is). A one hundred dollar of the winning was donated back to the VC/LFA Badminton team to off set the cost for the team travelling to Prince George in March for the HS Provincial.

There are still couple of daily draw prizes still to be claimed. One of the winner is a 40+ doubles player and his 5 letter first name start with a K and last name is a 3 letter word. One of the "book" winner is an open doubles player which he palyed with his brother in the tournament. (I'm trying to avoid using names in public to avoid identities theft)

Sorry, didn't have time to take any pictures (like last year). Would welcome any BFers post their pictures here!!

All the best in 2008 everyone!

[Growler]

I didn't take pics, but here are links to some vids I shot of the mixed semi finals and the men's finals. Unfortunately, I didn't bring enough tape with me for the men's doubles finals, which was an awesome match IMO.

Men's finals:
1st set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv7FSumz8Ak
2nd set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11wPs83tkwA
3rd set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV6MoiC9LCY

Mixed semis with Sandiarto/Elisha Liu vs. Richard Liang/Melody Liang:
1st set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhxiAb8ci5o
2nd set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuYgzYt-ivc

Mixed semis with Toby Ng/Crystal Chow vs. Alvin Lau/Phyllis Chan:
1st set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhinBNBMtjE
2nd set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXQjMp2knOE

Sorry I didn't record the 3rd set of the last mixed semi as I switched over to record the men's finals. I also only got a partial of the 1st set as I switched over only after the other mixed semi ended.

If anyone has a problem with these matches being posted, please let me know.

[wing-omega5-0]

thats too bad....the open MD final was just awesome.

[cooler]

thats too bad....the open MD final was just awesome.
who were the players?

[wing-omega5-0]

Open MD finals was..
Derrick Ng and Adrian Liu vs Ronne and Sandiarto

[Growler]

A friend of mine who was at C2 suggested I record over what I'd taped earlier to capture the MD finals, but I shrugged it off. After watching it, I regretted that decision. It was a pretty amazing match!

About the best exchange was Derrick breaking a string during a long rally, and then finding the time to dash to the sidelines to grab a replacement racket. In a beautiful show of sportsmanship, Ronnie and Sandiarto continued the rally by smashing at Adrian who gamely returned everything they sent at him.

The irony of the whole thing was that, Derrick having rejoined the fray with his newly-acquired racket, the point ended when Adrian smashed and broke his OWN string!

Too bad I didn't get any of that on tape... :crying:

[ViningWolff]

yeah Derrick and Adrian thouroughy smoked us in the 1/4 finals.

[azn_123]

A friend of mine who was at C2 suggested I record over what I'd taped earlier to capture the MD finals, but I shrugged it off. After watching it, I regretted that decision. It was a pretty amazing match!

About the best exchange was Derrick breaking a string during a long rally, and then finding the time to dash to the sidelines to grab a replacement racket. In a beautiful show of sportsmanship, Ronnie and Sandiarto continued the rally by smashing at Adrian who gamely returned everything they sent at him.

The irony of the whole thing was that, Derrick having rejoined the fray with his newly-acquired racket, the point ended when Adrian smashed and broke his OWN string!

Too bad I didn't get any of that on tape... :crying:

Wow! I regret not coming to watch..:(

[DarthHowie]

Yes..it was a very through and quick beat down. :crying: This year turned out better results wise for our team up. Too bad you were on your way back home b/c the finals were terrific to watch especially men's doubles. Happy Holidays!


yeah Derrick and Adrian thouroughy smoked us in the 1/4 finals.

[wing-omega5-0]

A friend of mine who was at C2 suggested I record over what I'd taped earlier to capture the MD finals, but I shrugged it off. After watching it, I regretted that decision. It was a pretty amazing match!

About the best exchange was Derrick breaking a string during a long rally, and then finding the time to dash to the sidelines to grab a replacement racket. In a beautiful show of sportsmanship, Ronnie and Sandiarto continued the rally by smashing at Adrian who gamely returned everything they sent at him.

The irony of the whole thing was that, Derrick having rejoined the fray with his newly-acquired racket, the point ended when Adrian smashed and broke his OWN string!

Too bad I didn't get any of that on tape... :crying:

Millions of amusing moments during that game. More than anything I felt that the 2nd and 3rd sets were net-kissing fests :D. Someone should've taken a tally on how many shots were rolling over that net, and how many times the players kissed the net as a result.

[B Kwok]

Are the results of the tournament going to be posted?

[badelbow]

Are the results of the tournament going to be posted?

will try to post them in the near future!!

[ViningWolff]

Is there going to be a 2008 tourney? I'll be in Vancouver for the holidays again and would love to play this again.

Howie - you game?

[DarthHowie]

Is there going to be a 2008 tourney? I'll be in Vancouver for the holidays again and would love to play this again.

Howie - you game?

Always. I need to get my game back up. It's terrible at the moment.