GoGoPerth Student Badminton Tournament 2026

Perth students, it’s game time! Get ready to smash, rally and compete at the GoGoPerth Student Badminton Tournament 2026 on November 21! Perth students, it’s game time! Get ready to smash, rally and compete at the GoGoPerth Student Badminton Tournament 2026 on Saturday, 21 November 2026! Whether you're here to compete, meet new people, or simply enjoy a great day of badminton, gather your teammates and join us on court! Motivation GO!GO!Perth and The Salvation Army are here to help international students feel at home in Australia. While our languages and cultures may be different, sports have no borders! The GoGoPerth Student Badminton Tournament brings students together through sport — giving everyone a chance to stay active, meet new friends and connect with the wider student community in Perth. Let’s smash some birdies, cheer each other on and enjoy a fun and competitive day together! Date: Saturday, 21 November 2026, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm AWST Venue: Perth Badminton Arena Redcliffe This is a team competition with a maximum of 16 teams. Each match consists of three events: Mixed Doubles, Men's Doubles and Men's Singles. Eligibility of Contestants • Each team must have 5–6 players, including at least 4 male players and 1 female player. A minimum of 5 players is required to register. • All contestants must be between 18 and 40 years old. • Team entry fee: AUD $85 per team. Early Bird: AUD $50 per team (register by 31 Oct 2026). • Each team must have at least four (4) members who hold one of the following valid Australian visas: Student Visa (Subclass 500), Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417), Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) Game Rules Preliminary Rounds The preliminary rounds will use a 15-point scoring system. Each event will be decided by a single game. The first team to reach 15 points wins the event and receives 1 match point. No extra points will be played. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals. If two or more teams are tied on match points, the total points scored across the three events will be used to determine the ranking. Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, Third-place Match & Finals These rounds will use a 21-point scoring system. Each event will be decided by a single game. The first team to reach 21 points wins the event and receives 1 match point. No extra points will be played. The team with the most match points across the three events will win the match. Prizes 🏆 🥇 1st Place: AUD $300 🥈 2nd Place: AUD $200 🥉 3rd Place: AUD $100 🎁 Plus vouchers and prizes from GO!GO!PERTH partners Schedule of the Day 9:00 am – 9:30 am — Registration & Warm-up 9:30 am – 10:00 am — Opening Ceremony 10:00 am – 12:00 pm — Group Matches (Rounds 1–8) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm — Lunch & Mini Games 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm — Group Matches (Rounds 9–12) 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm — Quarter-finals 3:00 pm – 3:40 pm — Semi-finals 3:40 pm – 4:00 pm — Lucky Draw 4:00 pm – 4:20 pm — Grand Final (Round 1) 4:20 pm – 5:00 pm — Grand Final (Rounds 2 & 3) 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm — Closing Ceremony & Prize Presentation Important Notes • Only one person — the team captain — needs to register on behalf of the entire team and complete the registration process.Registration closes at 11:30 pm on 15 November 2026. • The team captain must complete the player nomination list and player formation and submit them to the tournament director before each match begins. • Teams are allowed to change their player formation for each match. • Waiting players may be required to take turns umpiring matches. • GO!GO!PERTH may request team members to present their student card or visa grant letter on the tournament day to verify eligibility. • GO!GO!PERTH reserves the right to make the final decision regarding the interpretation and application of the tournament rules. • If you have any questions, please contact: Edwin — 0401 822 016 Hank — 0413 659 621 Disclaimer By registering for and participating in the GoGoPerth Student Badminton Tournament 2026, participants acknowledge that photographs and videos may be taken during the event and may be used by GO!GO!PERTH and participating event partners for event, marketing and promotional purposes. Any personal information collected through event registration will be used for purposes related to administering the event, communicating with participants, and other purposes disclosed at the time of collection. Participants who do not wish to receive marketing communications may opt out using the unsubscribe option provided in relevant communications.