Please read the following carefully before registering for the InspireBC Sports Club (IBCSC) Junior Badminton Tournament.
Participation. By registering, the parent / guardian confirms that the participant is medically fit to play badminton, that any relevant medical or accessibility needs have been shared with the organizers, and that the participant will show good sportsmanship and follow the reasonable decisions of tournament officials and organizers. Participation in a sporting event involves ordinary risks. InspireBC Sports Club (IBCSC), its organizers, volunteers, officials and the venue are not responsible for injury, loss, theft or damage arising from participation, except to the extent liability cannot legally be excluded.
Doubles partners. When IBC is asked to find a Doubles or Mixed Doubles partner, matching depends on the number of registered players in the same age category and cannot be guaranteed.
1. Registration Fees & Transfers. Registration fees are non-transferable. A registration cannot be transferred to another participant or carried forward as credit toward a future InspireBC Sports Club event, except as set out in section 13 (Changing Events).
2. Withdrawal — More Than 7 Days Before the Tournament. A refund may be requested more than 7 days before the tournament date. For approved refunds of registrations paid by credit or debit card, a $10 administration/processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount. A full refund will be provided for registrations paid by Interac e-Transfer when the request is received more than 7 days before the tournament date. Refunds will be returned through the original payment method wherever possible.
3. Within 7 Days — No Refunds. No refunds will be issued within 7 days of the tournament date, regardless of payment method, including for scheduling conflicts, changes of plans, or a participant deciding not to attend.
4. No-Shows. No refund will be issued if a registered participant does not attend or fails to appear for a scheduled match. A player who does not appear within the time permitted by the tournament rules may forfeit the match, at the Tournament Director’s decision.
5. Tournament Cancellation by IBCSC. If IBCSC cancels the entire tournament and it is not rescheduled, registered participants will receive a full refund of their registration fee, with no administration/processing deduction.
6. Category or Event Cancellation. If IBCSC cancels an age category or event because of insufficient registrations or other operational requirements, affected participants will be offered a full refund of the applicable fee or, where appropriate, a move to another suitable category or event.
7. Tournament Changes. IBCSC may make reasonable changes to match times, the schedule, match formats, groupings, court assignments and other arrangements because of registration numbers, venue requirements, safety or other operational needs. Reasonable changes do not automatically qualify for a refund.
8. Age Category. Age categories are based on the participant’s age on November 14, 2026. IBCSC may ask for proof of age and may reassign a player whose registration details are incorrect.
9. Rescheduling. If the tournament is postponed or rescheduled, IBCSC will tell registered families about the revised arrangements and the registration and refund options that apply.
10. Duplicate or Incorrect Registration. Please review the registration before paying. If a duplicate registration or payment error occurs, contact IBCSC as soon as possible; any refund or correction will be reviewed based on the circumstances.
11. Refund Requests. Refund requests must reach IBCSC before the applicable deadline. The date and time IBCSC receives the request decides whether it falls within the 7-day no-refund period.
12. Removal or Disqualification. A participant removed or disqualified for violating tournament rules, serious misconduct or other significant rule violations is not automatically entitled to a refund.
13. Changing Events. Before the tournament, a parent / guardian may ask IBCSC to add or remove an event (Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles). The fee is recalculated at the package prices (any 1 event $20, any 2 events $30, all 3 events $40). If the new total is higher, the difference must be paid by Interac e-Transfer before the added event is played. If it is lower, the difference is issued as an IBC Gift Card (no cash value, valid for one year) instead of a refund. Requests made within 48 hours of the tournament are at IBCSC’s discretion.
