The dates for Mid Atlantic are March 23-25, 2012. In a new location (PAL), registration is open, and we are also a facebook event

2012 Mid-Atlantic Badminton Classic

March 23-25, 2012

Here you will find information, entry forms, pictures, results, on the Mid Atlantic Badminton Classic tournament.

2012: results
2011: current draws and schedule, A-finals schedule and some pictures.
Registration: the deadline has passed.
We really really prefer electronic registration, but if you really must, we do have a paper entry form, which you can send via the good old USPS. You will still need to send us a check and consent form. We also recommend you first sign up electronically for your USAB membership if you don't have one. US residents need it.
Directions:
The address of the gym is: 33 Baldwin Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Watch out, Parsippany is not far from New York City, not Philadelphia as in past years. Probably Newark Airport (EWR) is the best place to fly in, about 20 miles south east from the gym.
Here is an annotated google map:

View PAL gym in a larger map
Venue: Eight courts, locker rooms, showers (bring locks and towels). Limited snacks and refreshments will be available? Emergency telephone during event is ???.
Events: MS, WS, MD, WD, XD (played in A & B divisions) and Senior MD, WD, XD with consolation rounds in all events, excepting those which are held in round-robin format. There will be some limitations to seniors playing in A or B divisions.
Prizes: "A" Division prize purse is unknown at the time of this writing.
Eligibility: Open to players who are members of USA Badminton (or their National Association for non USA resident entrants). Membership must be current at the time of playing. Regular USA Badminton membership ($40.00) may be purchased as part of the entry.
Registration & Fees: The entry fee is $35.00 for each event, per person. Entrants will be accepted on a first come basis. To qualify, entries from BOTH partners in doubles events are required, and the later s entry date will determine eligibility. At the tournament s discretion late entries may be accepted if an event is still open after the deadline. Any such late entries may be subject to a $10 per event per person surcharge. Events may be closed prior to the deadline if a large number of entries for an event are received. To enter, complete this application and mail with all applicable Fees to: Wallace Lee, 36 Rockaway Place, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Entries must be received no later than April 2, 2011. Checks payable to "Mid-Atlantic Badminton Classic".
See also USAB event calendar entry
Shuttles: Highest quality Li Ning feather shuttles will be provided.
Schedule of Events:
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Friday, April 15         Gym opens 17:00,     MS, WS     17:30

Saturday, April 16       Gym opens  9:00      MS semis:   9.30
                                              XD         10:00
                                              MD, WD     13:00

Sunday, April 17         Gym opens  8:30      Seniors     9:00
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NOTE: The above times are approximate. All entrants must be available to play at the above published times, and throughout the entire duration of the tournament. However, actual first match start times will be posted for each player before the tournament. A 10 minute default rule will be enforced.
Schedule for A finals, runs from 10.30 am onwards, appr. 1/2 hour per match in the following order: WS, MS, WD, MD, XD.
Tournament Hotel: Parsippany Holiday Inn
707 Route 46 E, Parsippany, NJ 07054 (about 1.6 miles east of the gym)
$70.00 + tax
http://parsippanyhi.com/
Mention "Mid Atlantic Classic". Deadline is April 1.
Complimentary transportation is available from the hotel.
Results:
- 2012: results
- 2011: draws, (Apr 15-17) Peter's pictures, Larissa's pictures
- 2010: draws, (Mar 26-28) Peter's pictures
- 2009: draws (Feb 13-15) a collage, Peter's pictures, and Aamir's pictures
- 2007: draws, (Nov 12-14) and pictures
- 2006: draws, (Nov 10-12) and pictures
Here's some recent history of the tournament.

If you cannot play in this tournament, have a look at other USAB Sanctioned Events (or the railstation ones here), USAB Region-I events, or subscribe to the yahoo DC badminton mailing list.