🏸 ATHLETIQ OPEN BADMINTON LEAGUE

📋 Official Rulebook & Tournament Guidelines

Venue: SportzHive - Mahadevapura

Timings: 9AM - 5PM

 1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Participants must be employees of any Private / Public Sector company
• Valid proof required:
• Official Company Email ID or
• Physical Company ID Card
• No age restrictions
• Players may partner with individuals from different companies (valid proof required)
• Ex-service personnel and medical professionals are allowed

 2. TOURNAMENT CATEGORIES

• Men’s Singles (MS)
• Men’s Doubles (MD)

 3. TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Format: League + Knockout Structure

Stage 1: Pool Stage

• Players/teams divided into groups of 4
• Round-robin within each group
• Each participant gets minimum 3 matches

Stage 2: Qualification

• Top 2 from each pool → Championship Bracket

Stage 3: Knockouts

• Single elimination format
• Includes Pre-quarters, Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Finals

 4. MATCH FORMAT

• Pool Matches: 21 points (Deuce Point at 20-20)
• Knockouts: 21 points (Deuce Point at 20-20)
• Finals: 30-point single set

 5. EQUIPMENT

• Matches will be played using Mavis 350 Nylon Shuttles
• Players must bring their own rackets and gear
• Proper sports attire is mandatory

 6. SCORING & RANKINGS

• Standard rally-point scoring system on the Athletiq app.
• Live scores and standings will be displayed on the Athletiq App.
• Player rankings will contribute to:
• Monthly Leaderboards
• Seasonal Rankings

 7. REPORTING & SCHEDULING

• Players must report at least 10 minutes before their scheduled match
• Failure to report on time may result in walkover
• Match schedule will be strictly followed

 8. GAME RULES & FAULTS

A fault is called if:

• Shuttle lands outside court boundaries
• Shuttle does not land in correct service court
• Player touches the net or poles during play
• Shuttle is hit twice consecutively by the same player/team
• Illegal service action

Only the referee has the authority to:

• Call IN/OUT
• Judge service faults
• Decide net violations

 9. CODE OF CONDUCT

• Arguing with referees will result in disqualification
• Referee’s decision is final and binding
• Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated
• Athletiq reserves the right to disqualify any player/team at any stage

 10. GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Participants are responsible for their personal belongings
• Organizers are not liable for:
• Injuries
• Loss/damage of personal items
• Matches will run on a tight schedule, delays will not be accommodated
• In case of disputes, tournament officials’ decision is final

 11. TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Registration fees are non-refundable
• Players must provide valid employment proof upon request
• On-ground verification may be conducted before matches
• Athletiq reserves the right to:
• Modify schedules
• Postpone events
• Disqualify participants if necessary
• Player images/videos may be used for marketing and promotional purposes
• Participation implies acceptance of all rules and decisions

 12. MINIMUM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT : 20+ Across Each Category

• Minimum number of entries