Presented by Ottawa Birdies

The Birdies Cup is more than a badminton tournament it’s a celebration of skill, sportsmanship, and community spirit. Now entering its 3rd edition, the Birdies Cup unites players from across cities to compete, connect, and create lasting memories on the court.

At the heart of this tradition lies the Crowning of the Golden Birdy, a sacred ceremony honoring champions whose names are forever etched in Birdies Cup history. The Golden Birdy, a symbol of greatness and glory does not fly to the unworthy. It rests only where champions have soared.

Join us this summer as we come together to play hard, forge friendships, and celebrate the enduring legacy of badminton excellence.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Centre Sportif de Gatineau
Courts: 12 tournament-grade courts

Categories & Format

Open Doubles

• Open doubles means teams can be MD, MX, WD

• We start the tournament with preliminary matches, followed by a double elimination playoff

• Players can register as a team or request a partner during sign-up

• Cost: $35 per player

Singles

• Played as a single-elimination knockout with random seeding, one loss and you're out. Keep winning to advance through the rounds, and the last player standing will claim the title of Golden Birdy Champion

• Competition isn't divided into different group levels; it's simply going to be one big pool mostly of upper intermediate and advanced players

• Add $5 to join singles 

Divisions

Players will register under one of the following four skill categories:

• Advanced

• Upper Intermediate

• Lower Intermediate

• Emerging

After the preliminary round, players will be further placed into final divisions based on performance:

• Advanced → A or A+ 

• Upper Intermediate → B or B+ 

• Lower Intermediate → C or C+ 

• Emerging  → D 

The tournament will use Yonex Mavis 300 plastic shuttles for Lower Intermediate and Emerging divisions. Upper Intermediate and Advanced divisions will play with feather shuttles. Players must bring their own shuttles    
This system ensures fair and competitive play throughout the event. 

Doubles teams with split-level players must register in the higher category (e.g., a team with an A and B-level player must compete in Advanced).  The tournament committee reserves the right to adjust divisions based on observed play to ensure fairness and balance.

Celebrate the day in true Birdies Cup spirit at our semi-formal banquet, an evening of good food, great music, and even better company. It’s a chance to unwind, make memories, and keep the friendships flying long after the last rally.

Banquet details

Date: Saturday August 23, 2025, starts at 7pm
Venue:  Vietnam Palace restaurant (second floor)
Cost: $40 per person 

Spirit of the Birdies Cup

Play good badminton.

Give your best on the court with passion, respect, and fairness. Let every rally be a testament to your skill and sportsmanship.

Make friends along the way.

Beyond competition, the Birdies Cup is about building connections, sharing laughs, and growing together as a community.

Bring kindness to the world.

Through every serve, every match, and every handshake, carry kindness with you inspiring positivity both on and off the court.

With that, we can’t wait to see you on court. 

🚨 Registration link: (https://forms.gle/om7V3vyQoSctQwCh6)

Both players on a doubles team must complete registration and payment to be considered fully registered.  Our tournament will sell out quickly so don't wait to register.

Got questions? email us at ottawabirdies@gmail.com