Independent Open Championship • No Membership Required

The Ultimate One-Day Showdown on 8 Courts

NATIONAL SMASH OPEN 2027

Bring Your Smash. Claim Your Glory.

The most electric single-day badminton championship of 2027 is coming to Regina. Eight courts, twenty championship brackets across Youth (U11–U19) and Adult Open divisions, and non-stop competitive energy from first serve to match point.

Registration Opens: November 15, 2026

Strict entry caps apply to all categories. First-come, first-served.

Active Nov 15
Explore 20 Brackets
Badminton athlete hitting an overhead smash at National Smash Open
Sat, Feb 27, 20278:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Official Championship Venue
KHS Gymnasium • University of Regina
Countdown to Registration (Nov 15, 2026)CST
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Courts
8 Indoor
Divisions
20 Brackets
Entry From
$20 CAD
Date & Time
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sharp
Venue & Location
KHS Gymnasium, U of R
3925 Goldenrod Loop (or 3737 Wascana Pkwy)
Format & Scale
8 Courts · 20 Brackets
Youth (U11–U19) & Adult Open
Sanction Status
Independent Open
No Provincial/National Membership Needed
Why National Smash Open 2027?

One Venue. Eight Courts. Non-Stop Competitive Energy.

One venue. Eight courts. Non-stop competitive energy from first serve to match point.

National Smash Open 2027 brings together junior prodigies and adult competitors for an adrenaline-fueled championship day. Built with a streamlined, fast-paced match flow and capped draw sizes, every athlete gets intense court action without hours of waiting around.

Whether you are fighting for junior bragging rights or the Adult Open crown, this is where your season’s hard work gets tested.

High-speed badminton rally on indoor courts
Fast-Paced Match Flow
Junior badminton competitor ready to serve
Youth & Adult Crowns
Championship Standard

What Sets This Event Apart

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8 Dedicated Indoor Courts

Running simultaneously inside the U of R KHS Gymnasium for non-stop tournament play.

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Fast-Paced Championship Flow

Streamlined match scheduling and capped draws mean zero wasted downtime waiting around.

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Premium Tournament Shuttles

Official match-grade shuttles supplied for every single match across all brackets.

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Custom Medals & Trophies

Custom championship medals and division trophies awarded across all 20 brackets.

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Grand Unified Podium Ceremony

Official championship awards & podium photo ceremony from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

20 Championship Brackets

Tournament Categories & Divisions

Both Singles and Doubles divisions are offered across every age group.

Entry Rule • Maximum 2 Events

Athletes May Enter a MAXIMUM of 2 Events

Designed to keep court rotations moving cleanly and prevent scheduling conflicts.

Youth Athletes
1 Singles + 1 Open Doubles
Across U11, U13, U15, U17, or U19
Adult Competitors
1 Singles + 1 Gender OR Mixed Doubles
Cannot enter both MD/WD and XD
15 Brackets • Age as of Dec 31, 2027

Junior Divisions (U11 – U19)

3 Events Per Age Tier
U11
Under-11 (U11)
Eligibility based on age as of December 31, 2027
Boys SinglesGirls SinglesOpen Doubles
U13
Under-13 (U13)
Eligibility based on age as of December 31, 2027
Boys SinglesGirls SinglesOpen Doubles
U15
Under-15 (U15)
Eligibility based on age as of December 31, 2027
Boys SinglesGirls SinglesOpen Doubles
U17
Under-17 (U17)
Eligibility based on age as of December 31, 2027
Boys SinglesGirls SinglesOpen Doubles
U19
Under-19 (U19)
Eligibility based on age as of December 31, 2027
Boys SinglesGirls SinglesOpen Doubles
5 Open Brackets

Adult Open Divisions

Championship Crown
MSMen's Singles
Singles · 1v1
WSWomen's Singles
Singles · 1v1
MDMen's Doubles
Gender Doubles · 2v2
WDWomen's Doubles
Gender Doubles · 2v2
XDMixed Doubles
Mixed Pair · 2v2
Adult Pairing Note: Adult players may enter 1 Singles event plus either 1 Gender Doubles (MD/WD) or 1 Mixed Doubles (XD). Entering both MD/WD and XD is not permitted.
Strict Player Caps

Entry Fees & Registration Caps

To ensure top-tier court time and a punctual finish, strictly limited player caps are enforced for every bracket. Once a bracket fills, registration closes immediately.

Junior EventsDivisions U11 – U19

Youth Singles & Doubles

Junior Singles
Boys Singles · Girls Singles
$30 CAD
per player
Junior Open Doubles
$40 CAD per pair
$20 CAD
per player
✓Includes match shuttles & Grand Championship Draw entry
Adult Open EventsMS · WS · MD · WD · XD

Adult Open Championship

Adult Open Singles
Men's Singles · Women's Singles
$35 CAD
per player
Doubles / Mixed Doubles
$50 CAD per pair
$25 CAD
per player
✓Includes match shuttles & Grand Championship Draw entry
Mark Your Calendar

Key Dates & Game-Day Timetable

Tournament Milestones

Road to Game Day

2026 – 2027
November 15, 2026Registration Opens
Official Online Registration Opens

First-come, first-served entry across all 20 brackets.

February 15, 2027Entry Deadline
Registration Closes

Closes at 11:59 PM CST — or earlier as individual division caps are hit.

February 20, 2027Draws Live
Official Draws & Match Timetable Published

Full bracket seedings and court schedules published online.

February 27, 2027Championship Day
GAME DAY — National Smash Open 2027

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sharp at KHS Gymnasium, University of Regina.

Saturday, February 27, 2027

Game-Day Schedule

8 Courts Live
07:30 AM
Athlete Check-in & Warm-ups
Registration desk open, court warm-up rotation
08:00 AM
Tournament Play Commences
All 8 courts running simultaneously
03:45 PM
Championship Finals
Showdown finals on Courts 1–4
05:00 – 06:00 PM
Grand Award Ceremony & Podium Photos
Medals, trophies & official championship photography
📍 KHS Gymnasium, University of ReginaStrict 3-Min Walkover Rule Enforced
Championship Host Facility

Venue & Tournament Desk

Hosted on 8 dedicated indoor courts inside the University of Regina's Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport.

Facility
KHS Gymnasium
University of Regina
Street Address
3925 Goldenrod Loop
(or 3737 Wascana Pkwy), Regina, SK S4S 0A2
Questions & Inquiries
info@naacanada.org
Direct tournament desk support
Follow the Action
Instagram: @naa-canada
Live draw updates & game-day highlights
Official Rulebook

Rules & Tournament Prospectus

Need full details on scoring formats, bracket structures, tie-break criteria, and facility parking at the University of Regina?

  • ✓ Scoring format & tie-break criteria
  • ✓ Pool & elimination bracket structures
  • ✓ U of R KHS Gym parking & check-in map
📄 Download Official Tournament Prospectus (PDF) — Available After Nov 15, 2026
First-Come, First-Served

Ready to Step Onto the Championship Court?

Registration opens November 15, 2026. Join the priority notification list now so you don't miss your bracket cap.

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Official Governance & Terms

Tournament Policies & Disclaimers

Please review all four tournament policies prior to registering on November 15, 2026.

1Independent Open Event Status

National Smash Open 2027 is an independent, unsanctioned tournament organized by National Athletics Academy Inc. It is not affiliated with or sanctioned by Badminton Canada or Sask Badminton. No provincial membership is required to participate, and matches will not count toward provincial or national ranking points.

2Format & Schedule Adjustment Rights

Tournament management reserves the right to:

  • Combine under-subscribed age categories or convert brackets into round-robin pool play based on final entry counts.
  • Adjust match scoring formats (e.g., set length and point caps) to guarantee that all events conclude within venue rental hours.
  • Enforce strict 3-minute walkover/default rules to keep courts moving on time.
3Withdrawal & Refund Policy
  • Full refund (minus a $5 administrative processing fee) for cancellations requested in writing prior to the registration deadline (February 15, 2027).
  • No refunds will be issued for withdrawals, injuries, or no-shows after the draws and schedule have been published on February 20, 2027.
4Injury, Liability & Media Notice

Badminton is a high-intensity, physically demanding sport. All athletes participate at their own risk. By registering, players (and parent/legal guardians for minor athletes) acknowledge personal responsibility for injury, property loss, or damage, and consent to the use of tournament photography and video for event promotional purposes.