Tournament

Organizer

5^th November      20.00 (8:00pm)       Team managers meeting at Jotunhallen

6^th November      09.00 (9:00am)       Qualifications (start dep on entries)

7^th November      09.00 (9:00am)       Main draw Round 1 & 2

8^th November      10.00 (10:00am)      Quarterfinals and Semifinals

9^th November      10.00 (10:00am)      Finals

The final frame schedule shall be made at least 20 days before the start of the tournament and shall be published on the tournament’s website.

Venue

Jotunhallen

Sportsveien 25

3224 Sandefjord, Norway

Events

Men's and Women's Singles,

Men's and Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles

Number of players/pairs accepted for the main draw: Singles 32 and Doubles 24.

In accordance with regulation § 9.2 and § 9.3 in BWF Statutes, Section 5.3.3.1: World Ranking System, an event must contain at least 8 (eight) competitors in the first published version of the main draw. If the required number of competitors is not met in the first published version of the main draw, this particular event shall not count towards any ranking, i.e. BEC Elite Circuit Ranking and BWF World Ranking.

In accordance with regulation § 9.4 in BWF Statutes, Section 5.3.3.1: World Ranking System, the first published version of the main draw of an event must contain at least 1 (one) entry from a Member other than the hosting Member. If an event does not contain at least 1 (one) entry from a Member other than the hosting Member, this particular event shall not count towards any ranking.

Badminton Europe is not liable for any costs incurred by third persons (players, coaches, umpires, team managers etc.) because of an event not having enough competitors to count for the rankings.

Eligible players

All players of clubs affiliated through their National Associations to the BADMINTON WORLD FEDERATION

Shuttles

FZ FORZA VIP

Courts

5 Competition courts (YONEX)

Entries

All entries must be made by using the BWF Online Entry System:

https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/D126916A-963F-4F5E-9DB4-2FFA7FD24E9D

Players cannot be entered unless they already have a BWF ID-number. In case you wish to enter players, who do not have a BWF ID-number, please contact the BWF office well in advance of the tournament, so that the players concerned can receive a BWF ID-number before the closing date of the tournament.

Compliance with GCR 7.9: “In making or authorising entries, the Member concerned is reconfirming its acceptance, and acceptance by the Players being entered, of the BWF’s regulations and Disciplinary processes.”

Key dates

7^th October        Entry deadline                             

7^th October        World Ranking for M&Q-report

10^th October      M&Q report release

14^th October      World Ranking for seeding/draw

27^th October      Withdraw without penalty

28^th October      Date for the draw

Entry deadline

October 7^th 2025 at 23:59 (11:59pm) BWF HQ-time. (17:59/5:59pm CET)

Visa

Important for all players who need visa for Norway.

Please request immediately from Badminton Norway the official INVITATION LETTER and apply as soon as possible. Contact: badminton@badminton.no

Entry fee

EUR 70 in Singles and EUR 120 per pair in Doubles.

Payment

The Member that enters a player into a BEC Elite Circuit tournament is responsible for paying the entry fees for that player. The entry fees become due if a player is entered and has not been withdrawn when the entry deadline passes. It is recommended that the entry fees are paid by bank transfer, but the organizers can accept cash payment at the tournaments.

Invoices will be sent to each Member Association in connection with the final approval of entry list.

The entry fees will not be refunded in the case of a withdrawal. For all the withdrawn players the organizers can invoice the entry fee to the relevant Member. 

Any withdrawal after the Monday immediately preceding the draw, for any reason whatsoever, renders the Member concerned liable to an amount of USD 150 for the inconvenience caused by the withdrawal (as defined in BWF General Competition Regulations).

Any player not showing up for a match at the tournament, without having been withdrawn in advance, renders the Member concerned liable to an additional amount of USD 500 for the inconvenience caused by the “no show” (as defined in BWF General Competition Regulations).

The entry fees must be paid to:

• Norwegian Badminton Association, N-0840 Oslo, Norway,
• Bank Account 44482362564
• Bank address: Grong Sparebank, Postboks 104, 7871 Grong
  • SWIFT-code: GRONN021XXX                   
  • IBAN-no: NO3844482362564

Bank charges etc. must be paid by the National Association and will not be accepted by the Norwegian Badminton Association.

Prize money

5000 EURO, International Series Tournament

Prize money will be paid by cash payments after the prize giving ceremony.
Currency is from 06. may 2025 (1USD = 0,88EUR)   

Conditions

Colour, design, lettering and advertising on clothing shall be regulated by BWF General Competition Regulations § 20 to 24. Any breach of these regulations will be forwarded to BWF.

It is mandatory that partners in doubles wear the same colour of the T-shirt and shorts/skirts at all time during play in both the qualification and the main draw. Failing to do so shall result in an administrative fine of 100 EUR.

Players shall not plan their departure less than 2 (two) hours after their last match is planned to conclude. If a player is unable to compete due to early departure, he/she shall be penalised by Forfeiture of rewards (removal of Elite Circuit ranking points and shall not be awarded prizes or prize money). Badminton Europe shall propose to BWF that the gained BWF ranking points are also removed. The organising Member can cancel a tournament in case of force majeure. Such cancellation must be announced at least 15 days before the start of the tournament. If a cancellation is announced less than 15 days before the start of the tournament, then the Member organising the tournament is liable for any expenses incurred by third persons (players, coaches, umpires, team managers etc.). Badminton Europe is not liable for any costs incurred by third persons because of a cancellation of a tournament.                                    

Doping control

Doping control may be carried out by the Norwegian Sports Confederation.

Doping control in badminton, in accordance with BWF Anti-Doping Regulations, is conducted out-of-competition and in-competition with the collection of urine and/or blood samples.

Athletes are responsible for any substance found in their body. Before an athlete takes any medication, they should check with their doctor, and if necessary, get a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).

For more information about anti-doping, please visit the BWF website: https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/integrity/anti-doping-overview/

Badminton integrity

Section 2.4 of the BWF Statutes (Code on The Prevention of The Manipulation of Competitions) relates to anti-corruption and anti-match manipulation, and this code applies to all participants at this tournament.

To protect the integrity of BWF sanctioned tournaments, participants are not allowed to bet in any way on badminton matches, shall respect the principle of fair play, and shall not attempt to influence the course or result of a game or match.

Every person has an obligation to report to the BWF any approaches by anyone to gather inside information or to change the outcome of a match(es).

For more information, please refer to BWF’s website: https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/integrity/anti-match-fixing-overview/

Insurance

To be arranged individually by participants.

Member and/or Organiser may be liable for claims originating from the damages incurred by the participants and/or any other persons, arising from or in connection to the particular BEC Elite Circuit tournament, according to local Law. Badminton Europe is not liable for any such claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to injury or loss to person or property, arising out of or in any way related, directly or indirectly, to the particular BEC Elite Circuit tournament. It is recommended that Member and/or Organisers purchase a proper Insurance Policy that would cover their potential legal liability.