1. ORGANISER
1.1. The StriveX Championship 2026 (“the Championship”) is organised and promoted by
StriveX Community / StriveX Ventures Ltd (“the Organiser”).
2. EVENT DETAILS
2.1. The Championship will take place on:
2.1.1. Date: Sunday, 03 May 2026
2.1.2. Venue: Sports Dock, University of East London, London E16 2RD
2.1.3. Hours of Play: Approximately 8:00am – 8:00pm
2.2. The Organiser reserves the right to amend schedules, court allocations, and playing order
as required. A full schedule will be communicated no later than 7 days prior to the event.
3. ELIGIBILITY & CATEGORIES
3.1. Players may enter a maximum of three (3) categories only.
3.2. The following categories will be held in 2026:
3.2.1. Men’s Singles (Open – no restrictions)
3.2.2. Mixed Doubles (Open – no restrictions)
3.2.3. Men’s Doubles – Intermediate
3.2.4. Men’s Doubles – Advanced
3.3. No other categories will be offered for this Championship.
3.4. The applicant bears full responsibility for the accuracy of partner details and eligibility.
4. PLAYER CLASSIFICATION (MEN’S DOUBLES)
4.1. Intermediate players may enter both Intermediate and Advanced categories.
4.2. Advanced players may only enter the Advanced category and are strictly prohibited from
entering the Intermediate category.
4.3. A player shall be classified as Advanced if:
4.3.1. They hold a Badminton England rating of A, B, C or D in any category; OR
4.3.2. They have represented their country at any level or played at provincial / county level, regardless of rating status.
4.4. Players falling under competitive experience without a Badminton England profile must seek prior written approval from the Organiser before entering.
4.5. The Organiser’s decision on classification and eligibility is final and binding.
5. ENTRY PROCESS & DEADLINES
5.1. Entry places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
5.2. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or reallocate entries at its discretion.
6. ENTRY FEES — STRICT POLICY
6.1. All registration and entry fees are strictly NON-REFUNDABLE and
NON-TRANSFERABLE, under any circumstances, including but not limited to:
6.1.1. Injury or illness
6.1.2. Travel disruption
6.1.3. Withdrawal for personal reasons
6.1.4. Disqualification
6.2. Entry fees will be fully refunded only in the extremely unlikely event of Championship cancellation.
6.3. No credits, substitutions, or rollovers to future events will be permitted.
7. PARTNER CHANGES (DOUBLES & MIXED)
7.1. Each participant may change their partner once only.
7.2. A mandatory £8 administrative fee applies per partner change.
7.3. Partner change requests must:
7.3.1. Be submitted in writing
7.3.2. Be received at least 7 days before the event date
7.4. No partner changes will be permitted within 7 days of the event under any circumstances.
7.5. Additional partner changes beyond the first will not be permitted.
8. MATCH FORMAT & SCHEDULING
8.1. Match formats:
8.1.1. Group Stage to Quarter-Finals: Single set to 21 points (with setting)
8.1.2. Semi-Finals & Finals: Best of three sets (with setting)
8.1.3. Third Place Matches: Single set to 21 points
8.2. The Organiser reserves the right to modify formats, scoring systems, or scheduling to ensure completion within the 12-hour event window.
8.3. Breaks between matches may range between 60–90 minutes depending on progression.
9. PRIZE MONEY & AWARDS
9.1. Prize money is determined by the number of entries per category and published in advance by the Organiser.
9.2. All prize distributions are final and subject to verification of eligibility and compliance.
9.3. The Organiser reserves the right to withhold or reallocate prizes in cases of:
9.3.1. Misrepresentation
9.3.2. Ineligibility
9.3.3. Disciplinary breaches
10. FREE £20 STRIVEX VOUCHER
10.1. Eligibility: All entries received on or before 25 February 2026
10.2. Each eligible player will receive one £20 StriveX voucher.
10.3. Conditions:
10.3.1. One voucher per player only
10.3.2. Redeemable on the event day only
10.3.3. Valid only for StriveX accessories (excluding shuttlecocks)
10.3.4. No minimum spends
10.3.5. No cash alternative
10.3.6. Unused value will not be carried forward
11. MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY & BROADCAST CONSENT
11.1. By entering the Championship, all participants give explicit, irrevocable consent to:
11.1.1. Photography
11.1.2. Videography
11.1.3. Audio recording
11.1.4. Live and delayed broadcasting
11.2. The Organiser retains full and exclusive rights to:
11.2.1. Use, edit, reproduce, publish, distribute, and license such content
11.2.2. For marketing, promotional, commercial, archival, and social media purposes
11.2.3. Worldwide, in perpetuity, without restriction
11.3. No compensation, royalties, or approvals shall be required from participants.
11.4. This consent is granted in accordance with applicable UK data protection and media laws.
12. PLAYER CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE
12.1. All participants are expected to demonstrate sportsmanship, respect, and fair play at all times.
Offensive, abusive, unsafe, or unsporting behaviour may result in immediate disqualification without refund.
The Tournament Referee’s decision is final in all matters relating to match play, discipline, safety, and tournament operations.
12.2. The Organiser reserves the right to:
12.2.1. Issue warnings
12.2.2. Deduct points
12.2.3. Disqualify players
12.2.4. Remove individuals from the venue
12.2.5. For misconduct, abuse, cheating, or unsporting behaviour
13. MEDICAL & LIABILITY
13.1. Participation is entirely at the player’s own risk.
13.2. Players confirm they are medically fit to compete.
13.3. The Organiser accepts no liability for:
13.3.1. Injury
13.3.2. Illness
13.3.3. Loss or damage to personal property
13.3.4. Except where required by UK law
14. FORCE MAJEURE
14.1. The Organiser shall not be liable for cancellation, delay, or modification caused by
events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to weather, venue issues,
government restrictions, or emergencies. Entry fees remain non-refundable.
15. DATA PROTECTION
15.1. Personal data will be processed in accordance with UK GDPR and used solely for
tournament administration, communications, and lawful promotional purposes.
15.2. The applicant confirms they have obtained explicit consent from their partner to:
15.2.1. Share personal details
15.2.2. Receive event-related emails
16. FINAL AUTHORITY
16.1. The Organiser’s decisions on all matters relating to:
16.1.1. Eligibility
16.1.2. Scheduling
16.1.3. Classification
16.1.4. Discipline
16.1.5. Interpretation of these Terms shall be final and binding.
16.2. These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
