Red Deer, Alberta will host a badminton tournament from March 27-29, 2026, welcoming players aged 25 and over for the CWC Masters Doubles event. Organized by Badminton Alberta, the tournament promises competitive play alongside social events for participants.
Registration for the tournament is currently open and will close on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, at 11:59 pm Calgary time. Interested players can register online at www.badmintonalberta.ca. A base membership with Badminton Alberta, or another Provincial Association/National organization, is required for all players, but a separate provincial player license is not necessary.
Entry fees are structured as follows: $110.00 for one event, $120.00 for two events, and $130.00 for a maximum of three events. These fees include Goods and Services Tax (GST), shuttlecocks for play, and access to Friday and Saturday social gatherings. Banquet tickets are available for an additional $65.00.
The tournament will feature combined age categories for both main round and consolation play, specifically for players aged 70+, 80+, 90+, 100+, 110+, and 120+. Badminton Alberta notes that age groups may be combined if registration numbers are low, ensuring participation for all interested players.
The competition is slated to start on Friday, March 27th, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The draw for the tournament will be completed by David Humble and Jeff White, with Jeff Bell at Badminton Alberta handling the timing and publication of the draw. Draw times will be available online after 6:00 pm on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners and finalists of the main event, as well as the winners of the consolation brackets. In the event of round-robin draws, only first-place finishers will receive prizes.
Beyond the competition, Badminton Alberta and the CWC strongly encourage all participants to wear protective eyewear during play, prioritizing player safety. This recommendation reflects a growing awareness of eye injury prevention in racquet sports.
This tournament offers a unique opportunity for badminton enthusiasts to compete and connect with fellow players. The age-based categories promote inclusivity and allow for spirited competition across a wide range of experience levels. For those unfamiliar, badminton is a racquet sport played using shuttlecocks, requiring agility, precision, and strategic thinking.
The event in Red Deer is part of a broader calendar of badminton activities organized by Badminton Alberta. The organization’s calendar, available at https://www.badmintonalberta.ca/calendar, showcases a variety of tournaments and events throughout the year, catering to different skill levels and age groups. Another event, the 25.26 YONEX Alberta Series #3, is scheduled for Sunridge Badminton Centre, with all fees including feather shuttles and GST, as noted on the Badminton Alberta website. More information on that series is available here.
Interestingly, the same weekend (March 27-29, 2026) will also notice the WWT 4 event held in Red Deer, Alberta, according to a post on the Grand Lodge of Alberta’s Facebook page. Details about the WWT 4 event can be found on Facebook. While seemingly unrelated to badminton, this highlights Red Deer as a hub for events during that timeframe.
The CWC Masters Doubles tournament represents a significant event for the badminton community in Alberta, providing a platform for competitive play and social interaction. Players looking to participate should mark the registration deadline of March 22nd, 2026, and prepare for a weekend of exciting competition in Red Deer.
The next key date for prospective participants is the draw time release on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, at 6:00 pm, allowing players to review their schedules and prepare accordingly. For further updates and information, players are encouraged to visit the Badminton Alberta website.
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