Organiser

Kinetics Sports Alliance (KSA)

Website: http://www.ksaofficial.club

Email: ksaofficialsg@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ksakinetic/

Date and Time

28th November 2026 to 4th December 2026

28th November (Saturday) – 9:00am to 10:00pm

29th November (Sunday) – 9:00am to 10:00pm

30th November (Monday) – 9:00am to 10:00pm

1st December (Tuesday) – 9:00am to 10:00pm

2nd December (Wednesday) – 9:00am to 10:00pm

3rd December (Thursday) – 10:00am to 6:00pm

4th December (Friday) – 10:00am to 6:00pm

Please check the latest schedule on the tournament website. The Tournament Organiser is not obligated to inform players of the changes and updates to the schedule. It is the responsibility of players to check the schedule daily.

Venue

Fernvale Village

Address: 61 Fernvale Link, Singapore 799956

Sanction

SBA Tier 2

Tournament Referee

Referee:

Teo Gim Leng

Email: glteosgp@gmail.com

Deputy Referee: 

Jean Tan Hui Min

Email: mistyforest23@gmail.com

Event Categories

1. Each player is allowed to register for a maximum of 2 events.
2. Each event shall have a minimum of 16 entries. In an event when there are fewer than 16 entries, the Organising Committee reserves the right to scrap the event or to reduce the prize money.
3. Entries are accepted on a first come first serve basis. The Organising Committee reserves the right to accept more than the maximum number of entries received by the closing date.

Registration Details

Opening Date:

7st August 2026

Closing Date:

30th September 2026

Mode of Registration:

Google form

Other Information:

1. It is the responsibility of each individual player to check your entries online from the Organiser to ensure that it is accepted.
2. No late, unclear, and incomplete entries will be entertained.

Goodie Bag Collection:

1. Each participant will be entitled to ONE Tournament T-shirt, which will be given during registration.

Mode of Payment

Payment via PayNow

1. The payment method preferred is PayNow.
2. Please fill up the forms and scan the QR code shown below to make payment.
3. Screenshot your successful payment transaction and upload it as instructed on the Google Form(s).
4. Under Payment Remarks/Reference, please indicate participant's FULL name and category(s) registered.  (Eg: John Tan, James Lee, BDU9)

Entries will not be accepted if entry fees are not paid before the deadline.

Refund Policy

There shall be no refund in all cases, including but not limited to:

• Walkovers/ retires or withdrawal from the competition
• Missing entries
• Ineligibility and/ or disqualification of players

Eligibility of Players

1. A player can participate in his / her age group or a higher age group event but not in a lower age group event.
2. Age eligibility will be determined based on birth year.
3. Full-time national players in 2026, regardless of nationality, shall not be eligible to participate in this tournament.
4. Tournament Organisers reserve the right to check for eligibility from players during the tournament. Any player found to have breached the eligibility will be disqualified immediately from the Tournament, and there will be NO refund of the entry fee and no ranking points will be awarded.

Ranking Points

This tournament will follow the Tier 2A Ranking Points system. For more details, please head to:

https://singaporebadminton.org.sg/sba-national-ranking-policy/ 

Ranking points are only applicable for Singaporeans, Singaporean Permanent Residents and Long-term Pass Holders for all events.

All eligible players must register an SBA member ID at: https://sba.tournamentsoftware.com/member/createorganizationaccount.aspx?id=362ED3B1-6374-4C7D-ACB0-03CA1FC46503

Ranking points will only be awarded when players qualify for the main draw.

Seeding

The tournament seeding will be based on:

1. SBA National Ranking as of 30th September 2026 Wednesday.

• The tournament Referee will decide the number of seedings for each category.
• The Referee will conduct a draw to determine the ranking if there are 2 or more players with the same ranking points.

Draw Date

An open draw will be conducted on:

• Date: 12th November 2026, Thursday
• Time: TBC
• Venue: Singapore Badminton Association, 5 Stadium Dr, #02-40 OCBC Arena

The draw will be conducted by the Tournament Organiser in the presence of the Referee and / or SBA secretarial staff.

Key Dates

1. Registration open date: 7st August
2. Registration closing date: 30th September
3. Publishing of entry list date: 31th October
4. Publishing of seeding date: 5th November
5. Discrepancies window period: 5th November - 11th November
6. Draw date: 12th November
7. Release of initial tournament schedule: 19st November
8. Tournament date: 28th November to 4th December

Tournament Regulations (Conditions of Play)

1. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with, but not limited to, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Statutes and General Competition Regulations (GCR). In the event of any dispute, the decision of the Tournament Referee will be final.
2. Alternate Service Laws will be applied for this tournament (BWF Statutes Section 9.1.6)
3. All the events will be played on a Single Knockout system.
4. The scoring system will be based on the best of 3 games of 21 points for all events.
5. There shall be no replacement/substitution of players once the entries have been submitted.
6. All players must report to the desk officials at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time of their matches.
7. A grace period of maximum 5 minutes will be given for all matches. Failing which the player will concede a walkover for the particular match.
8. All players must bring along their photo identification for verification purposes at all times.
9. Outcome for withdrawal, walkover and retirement of matches. No appeal shall be entertained.
10. The orientation of the badminton court may differ between courts and assignment of court is at the discretion of the technical officials.
11. Any protest lodged by the player must be done at the time of the ruling and on-site, and to seek the ruling from the Tournament Referee, if necessary. Failure to do so will void any future right to protest. The Tournament Referee shall have the final decision on all technical and tournament matters.
12. All players are required to wear non-marking court shoes during the competition.
13. After their match, players are required to stay and assist with the line judging for the next match. Failure to comply may lead to disqualification. Additionally, players may be randomly selected to serve as line judges for the first round of matches in the session.
14. The Tournament Referee shall have the final decision on all technical and tournament matters. The Organising Committee shall have the final decision on all administrative matters.
15. All doubles pairs are required to wear identical attire from QF onwards. (ie. same design and colour).
16. Coaches and parents/guardians must wear appropriate attire, including long pants and covered shoes, and avoid sleeveless tops and Crocs when seated in the coach’s seat.
17. A maximum of one coach is permitted per side, regardless of whether it is a singles or doubles match.
18. Coaching Regulations:

1. ONLY certified FULL NROC coaches are permitted to be seated behind the courts for coaching purposes. Coaches must present their NROC e-card as proof of certification. Players holding an SBA member ID are required to be coached exclusively by NROC-certified coaches.
2. Coaches without a valid NROC certification will not be allowed to coach from the bench but may observe matches as spectators.
3. This regulation may be waived for foreign participants and their coaches who may not be NROC certified. Foreign coaches must provide photo ID documentation that confirms their coaching credentials in their home country, with details that match their passport particulars. The Tournament Organiser and Referee Team reserve the right to further review these documents and may reject any that cannot be verified or request additional evidence for validation.
4. The above regulation stated in Points 18 (i and ii) does not apply to local participants competing in U9, U11 and U13 categories.

Tournament Equipment

• Number of courts: 7 or more
• Type of shuttlecocks: Flypower Superliga
• Warm up courts: No
• Venue Opening and Closing Hours: 7:30am and 10:30pm respectively

Tentative

Competition Schedule

1. The actual competition schedule is to be confirmed. More details will be given nearing the start date of the competition.
2. Timings and orders of play may be changed at the discretion of the Tournament Referee and Tournament Organiser and all end times are approximate.

Prizes

Breakdown of prizes for the competition are as follows:

Prize Presentation Ceremonies

1. All prize ceremonies will be on 4th December 2026, Friday,  immediately after the last final.
2. In accordance with Player Commitment Regulations (BWF Statute 5.3.6), all players participating in the semi-finals / finals of a tournament must attend the final ceremonies directly after the match or must follow the instructions given by the organisers regarding ceremony protocol.
3. No equipment, including rackets and flags, are allowed to be brought onto the podium. No slippers and / or singlets allowed.
4. Prize winners are to proceed to the prize presentation booth after the ceremony with their photo IDs to collect their prize money.
5. Substitutes can collect prizes on behalf of prize winners. Prize winners must send a memo or text message indicating the name of their substitute. Substitutes must present a valid ID for verification before collecting prizes. All prizes will be forfeited after the final day.
6. The Organising Committee reserves the right to modify and explain the rules and format of the tournament, to change the event details if there is a need to do so.

Video Recording and Photography

1. Photography is only permitted if there is no interference / disturbance to the play. No flash photography/ videography allowed.
2. Video recording within the competition venue is not permitted. The Tournament Organiser reserves the right to remove any equipment if they deem that the devices are causing any obstruction to the players, officials, and spectators.
3. All participants shall agree to give SBA and the Tournament Organiser the rights, including permission to film players and coaches during all matches and activities around the tournament, for any commercial, news or other purpose together with the right to transfer such right, including without compensation.

Medical Services

1. A medical officer / first aider will be available throughout the tournament.
2. Under the ITTO 3.6.1.2 rule, the Tournament Doctor, Medical Team, and First Aiders are no longer permitted to apply spray to players during matches. However, players may use their own spray themselves, or have it administered by their doctor or coach, but only during intervals.

Indemnity

1. All players who have signed up for the competition will be deemed to have read and accepted the prospectus terms, rules and regulation.
2. The Organiser will not be responsible or in any way liable for any personal health and medical-related incidents, death, disability, personal injury, loss of property or any other loss at any time during the course of this tournament.
3. The Organising Committee reserves the right to amend the Terms & Conditions set out in this prospectus at its sole discretion without prior notice. For key updates to the tournament, reasonable notice will be provided on the tournament website and disseminated through the Organising Committee’s official page.
4. All participants or supporters that are involved in this competition shall be responsible for the care taking of their personal belongings. The Organising Committee will NOT be held liable for any loss or damages incurred and it will be attributed to the negligence of the rightful owner.

Gameplay:

1. Time of play is subjected to change at the discretion of the Organiser.
2. Prize presentation will be conducted after the last match (schedule to be confirmed).
3. The schedule is subjected to change at the discretion of the Organising Committee (based on the number of entries received).
4. Start of play will be based on the number of entries and will be published on the tournament website.
5. Tournament schedules will not be emailed to participants; participants should frequently check the tournament website for updates of schedules.

Additional Information:

1. The Organising Committee reserves the right to interpret or amend the rules and regulations of the tournament at any time. Notification of such changes will be posted on the FB Page. All participants are advised to visit the site(s) frequently for any announcements or changes to draws / schedules.
2. The Organising Committee reserves the right to amend the match fixtures / schedule at any time. Participants must check the tournament software each time (up to 2 hours before their scheduled time of play) for any change.
3. The Organising Committee endeavours to provide the most updated information in this prospectus and we reserve the right to alter some of the information in the prospectus if necessary.
4. Payments made are strictly non-refundable, except in the event of cancellation.