Event Overview

The 2013 First Yijun Cup Youth Badminton Competition is a friendly sports event organized by the Yijun Youth Development Association. The competition aims to promote physical fitness and camaraderie among Macao's youth.

Key Details

• Competition Date: April 27, 2013
• Venue: Badminton Court, 6th Floor, Macao General Union of Neighbourhood Associations Community Service Building
• Eligibility: Individuals aged 16–35 who hold a Macao Resident Identity Card or a valid proof of legal residence in Macao.
  • Note: Players who participated in any competition organized by the Macao Badminton Association from 2011 to 2013 are not eligible, as this is a friendly event.
• Events: Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Each event has 16 team slots. Teams consist of 2 players (players may register for multiple events).

Registration

• Registration Period: From now until April 20, 2013, or until slots are filled.
• Registration Venue: Yijun Centre, 5th Floor, Macao General Union of Neighbourhood Associations Community Service Building.
• Registration Method:
  1. Download the regulations and registration form from:
     • Macao General Union of Neighbourhood Associations: http://news.ugamm.org.mo/CN/
     • Yijun Centre: http://www.ngaichon.com/
  2. Fees:
     • Members: MOP 50 per event
     • Non-members: MOP 100 per event
     • A refundable deposit of MOP 50 will be returned upon completion of the event.
     • All fees are non-refundable once paid.
  3. Submit the completed registration form along with the fees to the Yijun Centre. One form per event. The deposit will be refunded on the competition day after completing the match. The deposit will be forfeited if a participant is absent without reason.

Competition Schedule

• Draw Date: April 22, 2013 (3:00 PM)
• Draw Results Announcement: April 23, 2013, on the Yijun website.

Awards

• The top three teams in each category will receive trophies and certificates.
• All participants who complete one match will receive a 2013 badminton court rental voucher from the Yijun Centre.

Competition Rules

1. No seeding in this competition.
2. Events with fewer than 4 teams will be cancelled.
3. 4–5 teams: Single round-robin format.
4. 6 or more teams: Knockout format.
5. Preliminary matches: Best of 1 game to 31 points, switch sides at 15 points.
6. Finals: Best of 3 games to 21 points, switch sides at 15 points in the third game.
7. Follows the latest International Badminton Federation rules.
8. Players must report to the registration desk 15 minutes before their match with valid ID.
9. Players must arrive on time. Absence 5 minutes after the referee's call will be considered a no-show.
10. Matches may be rescheduled earlier if both parties agree.
11. Players must bring their own rackets, wear appropriate attire, and follow venue rules and staff instructions.
12. The organizer reserves the right to postpone or change the venue in special circumstances.
13. The organizer may amend the regulations as necessary.

Contact

• Enquiry Phone: (853) 28231112

The organizer reserves the right of final interpretation. Please refer to the latest announcements from the organizer for any updates.