StriveX Social Smash

Sunday, 4 October 2026 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Redbridge Sports Centre, IG6 3HD

The StriveX Social Smash is a competitive doubles badminton event designed to bring players together for a full day of social and competitive badminton. Players compete through a group-stage round robin before progressing into a knockout pathway based on their results. Rather than ending the tournament after one knockout defeat, the Social Smash gives players further opportunities to compete through the Challenge, Championship and Premier pathways. With £1,250 in total prize money, nine winning places and additional StriveX benefits, the Social Smash offers competitive badminton in a relaxed and engaging tournament environment.

ENTRY & REWARDS

What it costs to enter, and what is on the line.

£50 Doubles entry Per pair

£1,250 Total prize money Cash prizes across the three pathways

9 Podium places Three podium positions in each pathway

£25 StriveX racket credit Full £25 entry fee credited towards a StriveX racket when you spend £50+

ELIGIBILITY

StriveX Entry Eligibility

Entry Type	Eligible Pair
Standard Entry	D+ & D+
Standard Entry	C & D
Standard Entry	C+ & D-
Special Entry	B & D- (opposing pair starts with a 6-point handicap.)

PRIZES & AWARDS

Three pathways. Nine podium places. £1,250 in total prize money.

1 1st place £150

2 2nd place £50

3 3rd place Medal

HOW THE TOURNAMENT WORKS

StriveX Stage Progression

Stage	How It Works
Group Stage	4–5 pairs per group Round robin
Qualification	3–4 pairs from each group advance to the knockout stage
First Knockout Round	Every qualifying pair enters the first knockout round

TOURNAMENT PATHWAYS

Challenge Knockout Lose the first knockout round. Continue competing through the Challenge Knockout. Winner £150; runner-up £50.

Championship Knockout Win the first round, lose the second. Move into the Championship Knockout. Winner £250; runner-up £100.

Premier Final Keep winning through the bracket. Continue through the winning side of the knockout bracket towards the Premier Final. Winner £500; runner-up £200.

£25 STRIVEX RACKET CREDIT

All players will be given full credit of their £25 entry fee towards a StriveX racket if they spend at least £50 on StriveX rackets.

Example:

VoltaStrike 250 — £70 racket price
£25 entry-fee credit
You pay only £45

FREE RACKET TRIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE

PLAYER VERIFICATION

BBFUK listing will be used as the primary source to verify player skill level.
Players who are not BBFUK registered should contact Iqbal via WhatsApp before entering to discuss the verification criteria.
Player verification helps ensure that players enter at an appropriate level and supports fair competition throughout the event.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Group stage: 4–5 pairs per group in a round-robin format.
Qualification: 3–4 pairs from each group advance to the knockout stage.
Knockout pathways: results determine progression into the Challenge, Championship or Premier pathway.
Special B & D− entry: the opposing pair starts with a 6-point handicap.
Player verification: BBFUK listing is the primary source for verifying player skill level.
Non-BBFUK players: contact Iqbal before entry to discuss verification criteria.
Age & gender: there is no restriction on age or gender.

BEFORE YOU ENTER

Check that your pair meets one of the eligible standard combinations: D+ & D+, C & D, or C+ & D−.
Check whether your pair qualifies for the special B & D− entry with the 6-point handicap.
BBFUK listing will be used as the primary source for player verification.
If you are not BBFUK registered, contact Iqbal before entering to discuss verification.
Understand that the tournament begins with a group-stage round robin before moving into the knockout pathways.
Entry is £25 per player / £50 per pair.

StriveX Social Smash Sun, 4 Oct 2026 · Redbridge Sports Centre, IG6 3HD