StriveX Championship 2027 Application Form
- Venue: Sports Dock, University of East London, London, E16 2RD
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- Date: Sunday, 24 January 2027
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- Time: 8:00am – 8:00pm (Tentative)
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Terms & Conditions
1. ORGANISER
1.1. The StriveX Championship 2027 ("the Championship") is organised and promoted by StriveX Community / StriveX Ventures Ltd ("the Organiser").
1.2. The Organiser may be contacted via the details published on www.strivex.shop.
2. EVENT DETAILS
2.1. The Championship will take place on:
• Sunday, 24 January 2027
• Sports Dock, University of East London, 4–6 University Way, London E16 2RD
• Hours of Play: approximately 8:00am – 8:00pm
2.2. Different categories play at different times. The likely sequence is:
• 8:00am – 1:00pm — Advanced categories
• 12:00pm – 4:00pm — Intermediate categories
• 3:00pm – 8:00pm — Social, Junior and Parent & Child categories
2.3. The exact schedule will be confirmed and communicated no later than 7 days before the Championship. The Organiser reserves the right to amend schedules, court allocations, and playing order at any time as required.
3. CATEGORIES
3.1. A maximum of three (3) categories may be entered per player.
3.2. The following 18 categories will be held in 2027:
Men's
• Men's Singles — Open (no restriction)
• Men's Singles — Restricted: Badminton England Grade E or below; BBFUK D+ or below
• Men's Doubles — Open (no restriction)
• Men's Doubles — Badminton England Grade D or below
• Men's Doubles — BBFUK rated C+ & D or D+ & D+
• Men's Doubles — BBFUK rated D & D– or D– & D–
Women's
• Women's Singles — Open (no restriction)
• Women's Singles — Badminton England Grade E or below
• Women's Doubles — Open (no restriction)
• Women's Doubles — Badminton England Grade E or below
Mixed
• Mixed Doubles — Open (no restriction)
• Mixed Doubles — Badminton England Grade E or below
Junior (U16 — born in 2012 or after)
• Boys' Singles U16
• Girls' Singles U16
• Boys' Doubles U16
• Girls' Doubles U16
• Junior Mixed Doubles U16
Parent & Child
• Parent & Child Mixed Doubles — child must be born in 2012 or after.
3.4. Categories with fewer than 5 entries may be merged with the closest category at the Organiser's discretion. No refunds, credits, or transfers will be issued in such cases.
4. PLAYER CLASSIFICATION (RESTRICTED CATEGORIES)
4.1. Where a category specifies a Badminton England (BE) grade or BBFUK rating, eligibility is determined as at the time of entry. Subsequent rating changes do not retroactively qualify or disqualify a Participant.
4.2. A player shall be ineligible for a Restricted category if any one of the following applies:
• They hold a BE grade higher than the stated cap (in any category, not just the category in which they are playing); or
• They hold a BBFUK rating higher than the stated cap; or
• They have represented any country at international level (junior or senior); or
• They have played at provincial or county level in the United Kingdom or elsewhere within the last five (5) years, regardless of their current rating status.
4.3. Players who have competed at a level above their current rating but no longer hold an active BE or BBFUK profile must declare this on entry and seek prior written approval from the Organiser. Failure to declare such history is a material breach of these Terms and grounds for disqualification under Section 6.
4.4. Open categories are open to players of all standards, including those above any Restricted threshold. The above restrictions do not apply to Open categories.
4.5. Players entering a Restricted category may also enter the equivalent Open category. Players only eligible for an Open category must not also enter a Restricted category.
4.6. Where the rating profile of either or both players falls into a higher classification than allowed, the player/pair will be assigned to the higher category. The Organiser's assessment of pair classification is final.
4.7. The Organiser's decision on classification and eligibility is final and binding.
5. PLAYER INFORMATION & VERIFICATION
5.1. To safeguard the integrity of the Championship, all entries are subject to the following mandatory information requirements. Entries that fail any of these checks will be rejected, suspended, or disqualified at the Organiser's discretion, with no refund.
5.2. Full Legal Name: Each Participant must provide their full legal name exactly as it appears on a current government-issued photo ID (passport, UK driving licence, or national ID card). Nicknames or partial names will not be accepted.
5.3. Date of Birth: U16 and Parent & Child entries may be subject to verification by passport, birth certificate, or other government-issued document.
5.4. Mobile Number: Each adult Participant must provide their own working UK mobile number. Third-party numbers are not acceptable. The Organiser will verify the number, as needed.
5.5. Email Address: Each Participant must provide their own monitored email address that is uniquely theirs. The same email address may not be used for multiple Participants. The Organiser will verify the address by confirmation link.
5.6. Badminton England Profile: Where a Participant declares a BE grade (whether or not entering a Restricted category), they must provide the full URL to their BE Tournament Software profile, or a dated screenshot of their grade taken at the time of entry. The Organiser will independently verify all declared grades against the official Badminton England database.
5.7. BBFUK Rating: Where a Participant declares a BBFUK rating, they must provide a dated screenshot of their grade, which the Organiser will verify against the BBFUK listing. Players unrated by BBFUK who wish to enter a BBFUK Restricted (Social) category require prior written approval from StriveX before entering.
5.8. Photo ID at Registration: All Participants playing a restricted category must present a valid government-issued photo ID at the venue on the day of the Championship. Players whose ID does not match their entry details will be denied participation.
5.9. Verification Window: The Organiser may carry out verification checks at any time between entry and the day of the Championship, including spot checks during play. Participants are required to cooperate with all reasonable verification requests.
6. FALSE, MISLEADING OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION
6.1. By entering, each Participant warrants that all information provided — including names, contact details, date of birth, BE grade, BBFUK rating, competitive history, and partner details — is true, complete, and accurate.
6.2. The Organiser reserves the absolute right to:
• Reject any entry it considers incomplete, ambiguous, unverifiable, or suspected to contain false information;
• Disqualify a Participant at any stage — before, during, or after the Championship — if false, misleading, or incomplete information is identified;
• Reclassify a Participant into the correct category if their declared rating, history, or eligibility does not match the verified position;
• Withhold, withdraw, or reclaim any prize money, voucher, trophy, or medal awarded on the basis of false or misleading information;
• Bar the Participant (and, where applicable, the parent or guardian) from all future StriveX events for a minimum of 24 months.
6.3. False declarations relating to Badminton England grade, BBFUK rating, county or provincial play, international representation, age, or date of birth (in Junior categories) will be treated as fraudulent and may result in lifetime bans from all StriveX events.
6.4. The applicant submitting a doubles entry bears full responsibility for the accuracy of their partner's details and eligibility. If a partner is found to be ineligible, has provided false information, or has not consented to the entry, both members of the pair may be disqualified.
6.5. Where prize money has already been paid and the Organiser subsequently determines the Participant was ineligible, the full sum is repayable to the Organiser on demand. The Organiser reserves the right to recover such sums through any lawful means, including civil recovery.
7. JUNIOR CATEGORIES & SAFEGUARDING
7.2. All Junior entries must be submitted, signed, and consented to by a parent or legal guardian. The parent or guardian assumes full responsibility for the accuracy of the entry and the conduct of the Junior Participant.
7.3. The parent or guardian must provide their own full name, mobile number, email address, and stated relationship to the Junior. These details will be the primary contact point for all Championship communications relating to the Junior.
7.4. Junior Participants must be accompanied at the venue by a responsible adult (parent, legal guardian, or designated chaperone aged 18 or over) for the entire duration of their attendance. Unaccompanied minors will not be admitted to play.
7.5. The Organiser operates a safeguarding policy in line with Badminton England guidance. Concerns may be raised with the designated Tournament Safeguarding Officer.
8. PARENT & CHILD MIXED DOUBLES
8.1. The Parent & Child Mixed Doubles category is open to a pair consisting of:
• A legal parent or court-appointed guardian; and
• Their child or ward.
8.2. The Organiser reserves the right to request documentary evidence of the parent–child or guardian–ward relationship (birth certificate, court order, or equivalent). Failure to provide such evidence on request is grounds for refusal of entry or disqualification.
8.3. All Junior safeguarding provisions in Section 7 apply equally to the child in this category.
9. ENTRY PROCESS & FEES
9.1. Entries are accepted online at www.strivex.shop on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry places per category are limited.
9.2. Entry fees:
• Singles: £50 per player per category.
• Doubles: £60 per pair (£30 per player) per category.
9.3. An entry is only confirmed once full payment is received in cleared funds and entry details have been verified by the Organiser under Section 5. Unverified or unpaid entries are not held.
9.4. Category changes after an entry has been confirmed are not permitted save with the Organiser's prior written approval. Where approved, an £5 administrative fee applies and any difference in entry fee is non-refundable.
9.5. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or reallocate entries at its discretion, including for breaches of Sections 5, 6, 7, or 8.
10. ENTRY FEES — STRICT REFUND POLICY
10.1. All registration and entry fees are strictly NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE, under any circumstances, including but not limited to:
• Injury or illness;
• Travel disruption;
• Withdrawal for personal or work reasons;
• Disqualification (for any reason, including false information);
• Failure to attend on the day;
• Reclassification, merging, or cancellation of an individual category.
10.2. Entry fees will be refunded in full only in the event of complete cancellation of the Championship by the Organiser.
10.3. No credits, substitutions, or rollovers to future events will be permitted.
11. PARTNER CHANGES (DOUBLES)
11.1. Participants entering a doubles category who do not have a confirmed partner at the time of registration may enter with their partner listed as "TBC" (To Be Confirmed).
11.2. Any partner listed as TBC must be confirmed no later than seven (7) days before the Championship. Failure to confirm a partner by this deadline may result in the entry being cancelled, withdrawn, or reallocated by the Organiser without refund.
11.3. Partner changes are permitted once without charge, up to seven (7) days before the Championship. Subsequent changes after the first change, and changes within the last 7 days, will incur a charge of £5 per change.
11.4. Each Participant may change their partner multiple times, until 48 hours prior to the event date.
11.5. Partner change requests must:
11.5.1. Be submitted in writing to the Organiser;
11.5.2. Be received at least 48 hours before the event date; and
11.5.3. Include the full verified details of the replacement partner under Section 5.
11.6. Where a Participant requests a partner change within seven (7) days of the Championship, a £5 administrative fee shall apply.
11.7. All replacement partners must satisfy the eligibility, classification, verification, and entry requirements set out in these Terms and Conditions before the change will be approved.
12. MATCH FORMAT & SCHEDULING
12.1. Match formats:
• Group Stage to Quarter-finals: single set to 21 points;
• Semi-finals & Finals: best of three sets;
• Third Place Match: single set to 21 points;
• Junior, Mixed Junior, and Parent & Child formats may be reduced (e.g., single set to 15 points) at the Organiser's discretion.
12.2. The Organiser reserves the right to modify formats, scoring systems, draw structure, or scheduling to ensure the Championship completes within the event window.
12.3. Breaks between matches may range between 60 and 90 minutes depending on draw progression. Participants are responsible for being available, present, and warmed up at their scheduled call time. Players failing to appear within five (5) minutes of their final call may be defaulted, with no recourse.
12.4. Shuttlecocks for all matches will be supplied by the Organiser. Non-marking indoor footwear is mandatory.
13. PRIZE MONEY & AWARDS
13.1. Prize distribution per category is as follows:
| Entries per Category | 1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 8 | £100 voucher | £30 voucher | £15 voucher |
| 9 – 16 | £200 voucher | £60 voucher | £30 voucher |
| 17 – 32 | £500 cash + £200 voucher | £150 cash + £60 voucher | £75 cash + £30 voucher |
| 33 – 64 | £1,000 cash + £200 voucher | £300 cash + £60 voucher | £150 cash + £30 voucher |
| 65+ | £2,000 cash + £200 voucher | £600 cash + £60 voucher | £300 cash + £30 voucher |
13.2. “Voucher” means a StriveX accessories voucher subject to the conditions in Sections 14 and 15.
13.3. Cash prizes are activated only when a category receives 17 or more entries on the entry closing date. Below 17 entries, only voucher prizes apply.
13.4. Prize money is determined by the number of entries actually received in each category and is final once published by the Organiser on the day of the event.
13.5. All prize allocations are subject to verification of eligibility under Sections 4 to 8 and compliance with these Terms. The Organiser reserves the right to withhold or reallocate prizes in cases of:
• Misrepresentation or false information;
• Ineligibility under Sections 4 to 8;
• Disciplinary breaches under Section 17.
13.6. Cash prizes will be paid by bank transfer to the verified account of the winning Participant within 28 days of the Championship, subject to confirmation of identity and eligibility.
13.7. Where a Junior wins prize money, payment will be made to the parent or guardian whose details are recorded against the entry, to be held on trust for the Junior.
14. EARLY-BIRD VOUCHER SCHEME
14.1. All entries received and paid in full by the following dates qualify for a StriveX accessories voucher:
• £20 voucher — entries received by 31 May 2026;
• £15 voucher — entries received by 30 June 2026;
• £10 voucher — entries received by 31 July 2026.
14.2. The voucher tier is determined by the date the entry fee is received in cleared funds. Late payment forfeits eligibility for the earlier tier.
14.3. One Early-Bird voucher per Participant only, regardless of the number of categories entered.
15. VOUCHER GENERAL TERMS
15.1. All vouchers issued under these Terms (including prize vouchers and Early-Bird vouchers) are subject to the following conditions:
• Redeemable on the event day only, at the StriveX stall on site, unless otherwise stated;
• Valid only for StriveX accessories (excluding shuttlecocks);
• Non-transferable; redeemable only by the named Participant;
• No minimum spend; no cash alternative; no change given;
• Unused value will not be carried forward;
• Vouchers are forfeited if the Participant is disqualified or removed from the Championship.
16. MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY & BROADCAST CONSENT
16.1. By entering, all adult Participants give explicit, irrevocable consent to be the subject of:
• Photography;
• Videography;
• Audio recording;
• Live and delayed broadcasting.
16.2. The Organiser retains full and exclusive rights to use, edit, reproduce, publish, distribute, and license such content for marketing, promotional, commercial, archival, and social media purposes, worldwide and in perpetuity, without further compensation, royalties, or approvals.
16.3. For Junior Participants (under 18): media consent must be given separately by the parent or guardian at the time of entry. A parent or guardian may withdraw consent in writing at any time before the event; in such cases the Organiser will take reasonable steps to ensure the Junior is not the focus of recorded media but cannot guarantee exclusion from wide-angle, group, or general-audience footage.
17. PLAYER CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE
17.2. Offensive, abusive, threatening, discriminatory, unsafe, or unsporting behaviour may result in immediate disqualification without refund.
17.3. The Tournament Referee’s decision is final in all matters relating to match play, line calls, discipline, safety, and tournament operations.
17.4. The Organiser reserves the right to issue warnings, deduct points, disqualify Participants, remove individuals from the venue, and bar individuals from future StriveX events.
17.5. Use of performance-enhancing drugs is prohibited. Participants found under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs at the venue will be removed without refund.
18. MEDICAL & LIABILITY
18.1. Participation is entirely at the Participant’s own risk.
18.2. By entering, each Participant confirms they are medically fit to compete.
18.3. The Organiser accepts no liability for injury, illness, loss, or damage to personal property arising in connection with the Championship, except to the extent that liability cannot be excluded under UK law.
18.4. Participants are strongly advised to hold their own personal accident, medical, and travel insurance.
19. FORCE MAJEURE
19.1. The Organiser shall not be liable for cancellation, delay, or modification of the Championship caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to weather, venue closure, transport disruption, government restrictions, public health emergencies, civil unrest, or other emergencies. Entry fees in such cases are governed by Section 10.
20. DATA PROTECTION
20.1. Personal data will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Data will be used solely for tournament administration, communications, eligibility and identity verification, safeguarding, and lawful promotional purposes.
20.2. The applicant confirms they have obtained explicit consent from their partner (in doubles) and from any other person whose personal details they submit (including parents or guardians for Junior entries) to:
• Share those details with the Organiser;
• Receive event-related communications;
• Be subject to the verification process described in Section 5.
20.3. The Organiser’s full Privacy Notice is available at www.strivex.shop. Participants have rights of access, rectification, and erasure under UK GDPR, exercisable in writing to the Organiser.
21. FINAL AUTHORITY & GOVERNING LAW
21.1. The Organiser’s decisions on all matters relating to eligibility, classification, scheduling, discipline, safeguarding, prize allocation, and interpretation of these Terms shall be final and binding.
21.2. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
21.3. These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes arising from or in connection with the Championship shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.