My Mini Badminton Tourney is On its Way

The Badminton tournament I wrote about in my previous post started last Saturday. Although I lost a match, I've felt that I won in terms of organizing it. Yehey!

It was hard to schedule without the benefit of drawing lots to determine matches and sequence of games. Most, if not all, would want to play on the day they are convenient.

So, to cut to the chase, I volunteered myself and my female partner Rose, to go up against another mixed doubles team for the very first game. While it saddens me that we bowed out (21-11, 24-26, 11-21) early in the competition, I was relieved that the tournament has finally begun.

For the men's doubles, I am glad that my playing partner was skilled. We trounced our first opponent in straight sets, 21 - 11, 21 -11.

I hope that every match will turn out fine and that we can proclaim a champion in both division before April 10.

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The Hard Task of Organizing a Badminton Tournament, Even just a Small One

When our Safety Department brought up the idea of organizing sportsfest which includes Badminton, I was so ecstatic. I was hopeful that the planned sportsfest will catch the attention of badminton afficionados currently working with us in construction of a corporate center. And eventually developed into a small group of people whom I can join and play regularly.

I got way more than I wish for. t Perhaps our safety officer noticed my excitement, and basic playing skills that he asked my help in organizing the tournament.

The first obstacle that I faced was the low turn up of players. Most workers in a construction site prefers Basketball. Through some prodding, we came up with 4 teams for Men's Doubles and 10 pairs for Mixed Double.

Thankfully, I came across a site that provides free printable bracketing. You may check it here.

With the aid of this free bracketing, I came up with a double elimination tournament for the Men's Doubles and Single elimination tournament for the Mixed Doubles.

As most are hesitant to play the first game, I volunteered to be in Game 1. Hopefully, I will enjoy tomorrow's game. More than that, I wish that my tournament will be as smooth as possible.

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