Embassy Cup
We are thrilled to announce that registration for the 2024 Capital Embassy Cup Badminton Tournament is now open! This exciting team tournament will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills, represent your nation, and enjoy the sport we all love. Contact your embassy to form a team now
Date
Saturday Aug. 10th, 2024
Venue
Capital Badminton Academy - Columbia. 9188 Red Branch Rd., #430 Columbia MD 21045
Entry
Closed
Entry Fee
$399 per team (nation)
Format/Event
Special requirements
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Total of 8 nations
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Minimum 6 players; max 10 players per team (nation)
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Minimum 2 women players and 4 men players
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Citizenship is required to represent their own nation
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At least 1 player is the embassy personnel
Time
10am to 5pm
Format
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Round robin
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Split into 2 group (A and B Group)
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Top 2 from each group plays each other
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Bottom two play each other in elimination draws
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Matches
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Win by 4 sets
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2 x single games
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2 x men doubles
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1 x women doubles
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2 mixed doubles
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Withdrawals
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No refunds will be given after the start of the tournament date. Refunds are available only up to 50% of the registration if done before the tournament start date Please contact Fung Foo for any extenuating circumstances.
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Withdrawals made after the tournament start date will be considered a walkover (WI)
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Tournament or Event cancellation
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If there is a reason for event cancellation or reschedule, due to factors outside of the control of CBA (i.e. bad weather, lack of overall entries, etc.), then a reschedule will be attempted first, and then a refund will be considered
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Conditions of Play
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Tournament grade Lingmei 90 Pro shuttles will be used throughout the tournament
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Matches will be the best of 3 games to 21 points in the rally-scoring format
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A player/team not ready to play within 10 minutes after their match is called may be defaulted
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2 game birds will be given to the pairs of opponents when picking up their scoresheets.
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If more shuttles are needed, please return the two used shuttles and exchange at the desk for new ones.
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At the end of the match, please bring all used shuttles and the completed scoresheet
Awards
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Trophy and medals for all winners!
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Please be prepared for a photo op!
Contact
Contact Information for seeding, draw, schedule:
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Tournament coordinator: Jung Park, Phone Number: 443-996-0809 Email: howard@capitalbadminton.com
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Registration and fee: Fung Foo, Phone Number: 443-966-3331, Email: howard@capitalbadminton.com