To ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament, please familiarize yourself with the following

guidelines:
1. Eligibility:
 Participation is open to all employees of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region
12.
 All participants must be current employees of NIA Region 12 at the time of the tournament.
2. Categories:
 The tournament will feature three categories:
1. Doubles Women (Open)
2. Doubles Men (Open)
3. Mixed Doubles (45 years old and above)
3. Format:
 The tournament will follow a single-elimination format.
 Teams will be seeded into three groups, with one team receiving a bye in the initial round.
 Matches will continue until a winner is determined in each category.
 The overall winner will be decided by the team that wins 2 out of 3 categories or all 3
categories.
4. Scoring:
 Matches will adhere to the standard Badminton World Federation (BWF) scoring system,
with games played to 31 points.
 A winning margin of at least 2 points is required.
 If the score reaches 30-30, play will continue until one team achieves a 2-point advantage.
5. Player Registration:
 Names of players must be submitted on or before April 10, 2024.
 To register, provide the details of the players as per attached format.
 Submit registration information to ____________________________.
6. Match Schedule:
 The tournament schedule will be communicated to all teams well in advance.
 Matches will be organized efficiently to ensure a smooth progression of play.
7. Defaulting Time:
 All teams must be present at the designated court 15 minutes before the scheduled match
time.
  Failure to arrive on time may result in a default loss for the tardy team.
 If a team fails to appear within 10 minutes after the scheduled match time, they will forfeit
the match.
8. Court and Equipment:
 Matches will be played on standard badminton courts, meeting BWF specifications.
9. Conduct and Sportsmanship:
 Participants are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, fairness, and respect for
fellow competitors, officials, and spectators.
 Unsportsmanlike conduct, including but not limited to cheating, verbal abuse, or physical
altercations, will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification from the tournament.
10. Ground Rules:
 All decisions made by the tournament officials and referees are final and binding.
 The tournament organizers reserve the right to modify the guidelines, regulations, and
schedule if necessary, with prior notice to all participants.
 Any disputes or concerns should be addressed to the organizing committee for resolution.