WHAT is that we are doing?
Group of volunteers are coming together to organise a wonderful badminton tournament to support a cause.
WHY is that we are doing?
Cause we are supporting: HH (His Holiness Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji’s) unique vision about empowering the Visually Challenged children to NOT depend on scribes for writing exams has paved way for this extra-ordinary institution. This is achieved by enabling and training blind children write their own exams using laptops. His leadership and guidance has touched millions of people through this institution. Read More
WHEN is that we are doing?
It’s on 22nd November 2025, Saturday from 10am till 6pm (Including award ceremony)
WHERE are we doing?
Sports Hall, Westgate School, Chippenham Lane, Slough, SL1 5AH
WHOM to contact?
slough@jetuk.org | 07786 772437 |07590 596024 | 07736 660306 | 07817 581559
Terms and conditions:
The badminton category will only proceed if at least 10 teams are registered.
The advanced category winners’ team will receive £200, and the runners’ team will receive £100 as a cash prize.
- Matches in the main categories will be played with goose feather shuttles.
- The Parent & Child category will be played with Yonex Mavis 300 plastic shuttles.
- Cash prizes will be awarded only to players in the Advanced category.
- Other categories may receive trophies, medals, or other recognitions as decided by the organisers.
- The tournament will follow a knockout format (round robin method).
- Groups and match fixtures will be drawn randomly.
- Each court will be assigned an umpire, whose decisions shall be final and binding.
- In unavoidable situations concerning line calls, the umpire may consult players before making the final decision.
- Parent and Child is open category and they play with Plastic shuttles.
- In the Parent and Child category, the child must be under 16 years of age”
- For Beginners/ Intermediate category Badminton England A-G grade players and country players, along with kids with Badminton England A-G grade are not permitted.
- All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
- Players under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- Participants are expected to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play.
- The organisers reserve the right to disqualify any player or team for misconduct or violation of rules.
- The organisers will not be held liable for any loss of personal belongings.
- All personal information collected will be handled in compliance with applicable data privacy laws.
- Data will only be used for tournament management and communication purposes.
- The organisers reserve the right to modify rules, schedules, or formats if necessary.
- Decisions made by the organising committee and referees will be final and binding.
- Photos will be taken and used for social media posts. If you have any objections please let us know and your photos will not be posted.
Match Format:
– All matches are played up to *21 points* (no extension) except for *semi-finals and finals*.
– Semi-finals and finals may extend up to *30 points*.
Match Timing:
– Teams must report promptly when called. ⏰
– If a team fails to show up within *5 minutes, the opponent will be declared the WINNER.
Group Stage:
– Teams will compete against all other teams in their respective groups. ⚔️
Tie-Breaker:
– In case of a tie on points in the group stage, the winner of the *head-to-head match* will advance to the next stage. 🏆
Semi-finals & Finals Format:
– The format will either be:
a) Best of 3 games (each game up to 15 points, without extension), or
b) A single set up to 30 points (without extension).
– The final format will be decided *on the day of the finals. 🤝
⚖️ *The organisers’ decision will be final and binding.
