Super Smash 2023 concluded with a huge success

A new record of 644 players participated in 43 events.

Congratulations to all of the winners, and a very sincere thanks to all of the players, volunteers, sponsors, officials, and as well as Synergy Badminton Academy. Without your support, this event would not be possible. Special thanks to those that travelled far from other states and countries. Wishing you a safe trip home.

We always look for ways to improve and bring you the best possible competition experience. We look forward to see all of you again in an even bigger Sonic Smash 2024 (August 2024). Stay tuned.

A ‘Star of Hope’ charity badminton tournament co-presented by

Open Events Announcement ( )

7/7/23
USA Badminton notified us that they will not have enough technical officials to officiate Super Smash 2023 due to the unusual high number of international and domestic tournaments across the US during the summer months. As a result, the Open events will not be sanctioned.

The cash payout, trophies and medals will remain the same. There will not be any ranking or points awarded by USAB for the Open winners.

Please contact us (supersmash@alittlemoresupport.org) if you have any questions.

General Information

Event Date: 8/11/23 – 8/13/23
Early Bird Deadline: 6/18/23 Noon (PDT)
Final Deadline: 7/30/23 Noon (PDT)


Venue: Synergy Badminton Academy
Address: 44380 Old Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538

As of 8/10/23

644
Players

1411
Entries

Count down to 1st match

Registration is closed

EventsEarly Bird FeeRegular FeeWinner2nd Place 3rd Place
Open$80 1st event
$70 2nd event+
$88 1st event
$78 2nd event+
Combined Cash
$12,000
Crystal Marble Trophy
Combined Cash
$3,000
Crystal Medal
Crystal Medal
U11, U13, U15, U17$40 1st event
$30 2nd event+
$48 1st event
$38 2nd event+
Crystal Medal Crystal Medal Crystal Medal
B, C, D, E $40 1st event
$30 2nd event+
$48 1st event
$38 2nd event+
Crystal Marble TrophyCrystal MedalCrystal Medal
S80, S90$40 1st event
$30 2nd event+
$48 1st event
$38 2nd event+
Crystal MedalCrystal MedalCrystal Medal
Please note that entry fee must be PRE-PAID by Credit Card or PayPal through the registration

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Tournament Cool-Dry Shirt


Register on or before early-bird deadline to receive 1 FREE tournament cool-dry shirt.

Limited quantity may also be available on-site for purchase on tournament days.

Silent Auction

Ends 5pm on the last day of tournament

An auction is actually going on while you are competing! You can access the bidding interface from any of the Player Kiosks on site. There are a variety of auction items that are being sold at fraction of the price! Auction ends at 5:00pm on the last day of the tournament.

Events

Open events will be ‘Single Elimination’
All other events will be ‘Elimination with Consolation’

The tournament director has the rights to change each event format to depending on the number of entries and schedule

All the draws and matches are finalized. Please click on each event to see the detail. There were quite a significant changes to many draws and match times between the preliminary and this final version. Please check carefully your match time.

EventsBoys’/Men’s SinglesGirls’/Women’s SinglesMixed DoublesBoys’/Men’s Doubles Girls’/Women’s Doubles
OpenOMSOWSOXDOMDOWD
U11U11BS U11GSU11XDU11BDU11GD
U13 U13BSU13GSU13XDU13BDU13GD
U15U15BSU15GSU15XDU15BDU15GD
U17U17BSU17GSU17XD
Cancelled
U17BDU17GD
BBMSBXDBMDBWD
CCMSCXDCMDCWD
DDMSDXDDMDDWD
EEMSEXDEMDEWD
S80S80XDS80MD
S90S90XD
Cancelled
S90MD

Rules & Regulations

  • In all doubles and mixed events, participant must play with the same partner if playing in different flights of the same event
  • Please check-in at the Check-In desk before your 1st match each day
  • Each participant in a doubles event must register separately in order to be entered into the draw
  • Participants will not be allowed to start their match until all fees are paid
  • Participants are allowed to register up to a maximum of 4 events
  • Premier tournament grade shuttlecock (e.g. Yonex AS50, Victor Master 1, or equivalent) will be provided for all matches in the Open events only
  • No shuttlecock will be provided for B, C, D, E, Junior, and Senior events. Please bring you own tournament grade shuttlecocks (e.g Yonex AS30, Victor Master 3…etc). (In case when there is shuttlecock sponsorship, the number of free shuttlecock each player will receive is determined by the sponsor)
  • Depending on the number of entries, the event format for the Open will be Single Elimination, and the event format for B, C, D, E, Junior, and Senior will be Elimination with Consolation or Round Robin
Spectator
  • On days prior to the final day of the tournament, in general, spectators are not allowed except for junior events, in which 1 person can accompany the player
  • On the final day, limited spectators are allowed
Inside the Facility
  • Food is not allowed
  • Only sport drink and water is allowed
  • No staging and dwelling. Please wait outside in between matches
  • Photo and video recording is allowed, but please do NOT use flash
Open
  • Open events are for all ages
Junior
  • U11 – must be aged 10 or under as of 12/31/2023 – born year 2013 and later
  • U13 – must be aged 12 or under as of 12/31/2023 – born year 2011, 2012, and later
  • U15 – must be aged 14 or under as of 12/31/2023 – born year 2009, 2010, and later
  • U17 – must be aged 16 or under as of 12/31/2023 – born year 2007, 2008, and later
  • U11, U13, U15, U17 can also participate in all open events (Open, B, C, D, E)
B, C, D, E
  • B, C, D, E events are for all ages. Please register according to your skill levels
  • Participants cannot jump flights. Playing in B + D, B + E, C + E are not allowed
  • Maximum of 2 flights per event is allowed
Senior
  • S80 – combined age of both players must be 80 or above as of 12/31/2023
  • S90 – combined age of both players must be 90 or above as of 12/31/2023
  • S80 can also participate in all open events (Open, B, C, D, E)
  • S90 can also participate in Senior 80, and all open events (Open, B, C, D, E)
Additional Rules & Regulations

International Players

  • If you are a Canadian or from a country that participates in the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), in general, a visa is not required to enter the US and compete in this tournament. But please consult with your local US consulate to confirm
  • If you are not a Canadian and your country does not participate in the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you will need to apply for a B-1 or B-2 visa in order to enter the US and compete in this tournament. Please contact supersmash@alittlemoresupport.org for further instruction on obtaining the required document for your visa application

Volunteer

We need your help

We gladly accept volunteer for this event. If you wish to build up your volunteer hours, please sign up. It’ll be a fun experience.

Tasks include score keep/umpire, serve & line judge, photography, setup…etc. Read more and sign up.

Nearby Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

42200 Albrae St
Fremont, CA 94538
+1 (510) 651-7373

Raffle

Rules
  • Raffle to be held on the last day of the tournament in between the Finals
  • Players will receive 1 (one) free raffle ticket each game day
  • The free raffle ticket will be issued to the players during the daily check-in
  • Additional raffle tickets can be purchased in advance or during the tournament at $2.50 each (Buy 4 get 1 free)
  • In case if the winner is not available at the time of the raffle draw, he/she will be contacted and arrange delivery
  • Raffle ticket is not transferable
  • Raffle ticket has no cash value
  • Raffle ticket cannot be redeemed for cash
Prizes

Buy more raffle tickets, there are over $1500 worth of raffle prizes

  • Amazon – Echo Dot (Value $25)
  • AMC – Black Movie Ticket (Value $33)
  • Beats by Dr. Dre – Studio 3 Wireless Headphones (Value $349)
  • Microsoft – Xbox Series S (Value $299)
  • Sharper Image – Deep Tissue Massager (Value $65)
  • TaylorMade – RocketBallZ Golf Balls (Value $40)
  • Victor – Bag BR9608 OF (Value $75)
  • Victor – Bag BR9609 DC (Value $75)
  • Victor – HyperNano X 900X (HX-900X) Badminton Racket (Value $220)
  • Victor – Auraspeed 98K (ARS-98K) Badminton Racket (Value $230)
  • Victor – Master No.3 Shuttlecock (qty 2 tubes) (Value $29 each)
  • Victor – Knited T-Shirt White (qty 5) (Value $20 each)

Sponsors

A big thanks to all of our sponsors for making this event possible

Professional Photography

by Jonathan Folk, a renowned photographer from Canada.
jonathanfolk.ca

Photo package available upon request. Fee applies.

Digital photos taken throughout the tournament will be available for purchase at ALMS store.

Massage Therapy

Feel better. Live Better
by Grace Ku, a bodywork Therapist, Health Counselor & Yoga Instructor.
onebeing.live



A FREE tournament amenity provided by ALMS.

Tips welcome.

Food

Mama Liu food truck brings you authentic Taiwanese food!
Mama Liu Taiwanese Street Food

Drink

Tea Up truck offers boba milk tea, and shaved ice!
teauptrucks.com



Withdrawal

Please note that ALMS is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Per IRS policy, your registration fee for this fundraising event is classified as donation, as such, the receipt contains ALMS Federal tax ID for your tax purpose.

We are grateful for your donation and support of this event. Per IRS guideline, donation is normally nonrefundable. However, if you withdraw completely from the tournament prior to the final deadline, there is a $25 withdrawal fee. Refund will be issued using the original method of payment. Please note that a change of event does not constitute as withdrawal. No refund will be issued after the final deadline.

Tournament Director

Monica Ku
supersmash@alittlemoresupport.org

Proceeds raised in this tournament will be used to help fund various ALMS programs such as the Community Outreach program, the Lunch Money program, the Scholarship program, and the Champion of Tomorrow program.

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