
2025 Capital NE Open Local Championships
The Capital Badminton Academy is proud to host the USAB-sanctioned 2025 Capital NE Open Local Championships. Registration is officially open for this premier competitive event, taking place in Columbia from December 12th to 14th, 2025.
This championship provides a sanctioned stage for athletes to elevate their game, champion their club or academy, and compete for top honors. Join us for a celebration of skill, sportsmanship, and passion for badminton.
We are profoundly grateful for the lead sponsorship of Yeo's, the international beverage leader. We also extend our sincere thanks to the International Sports & Culture Exchange Association for their partnership. Finally, we are deeply appreciative of the personal support from Mr. and Mrs. Lee.

Event Summary
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Tournament: Capital NE Open Local Championships
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Dates: December 12 - 14, 2025
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Venue: Capital Badminton Academy, 9188 Red Branch Rd. #450 Columbia MD 210445
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Status: USA Badminton Sanctioned
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Entry Deadline: December 4th, 2025 at 11:59am (One minute before noon)
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Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia South Fort Meade Area, 7045 Minstrel Way Columbia, Maryland 21046 USA
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As low as $112 per night, 2 queen beds, free breakfast.
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Nearest Airports:
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Baltimore/Washington International (BWI): The closest and most convenient option, located about 20 minutes from the academy.
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Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA): Located in Arlington, VA, approximately 1 hour away (depending on traffic).
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Washington Dulles International (IAD): Also about 1 hour from the academy, located in Northern Virginia.
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We highly recommend flying into BWI for the most direct travel to our venue.
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Registration:
Key Dates
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Wednesday, December 4, 2025 (by 11:59 AM PST)
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Registration & Payment:
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Final deadline for all entries.
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Register online at tournamentsoftware.com.
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Payment must be made via the provided PayPal link.
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No late entries or alternative payments accepted.
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Document Submission:
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Upload current ID (Passport, PR Card, visa, etc.) to the provided Dropbox link or email to Trenton.Szeto@usabadminton.org.
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Withdrawals & Refunds:
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Withdraw by this deadline for an entry fee refund (PayPal processing fees are non-refundable).
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Coaching Passes:
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Final deadline to apply for coaching credentials without a late fee.
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Apply at: usabadminton.org/coaching/
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Sunday, December 8, 2025
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Reserve List:
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Players on the reserve list will be notified of their status.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2025
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Tournament Draw:
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The official draws will be posted on tournamentsoftware.com.
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Contact
Contact Information for seeding, draw, schedule:
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Membership/Player Eligibility/Junior Ranking/Junior Tournaments
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USAB National Office: ContactUs@usabadminton.org
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Technical Issues (TournamentSoftware, PayPal)
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Thai Pham: Thai.Pham@usabadminton.org
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Coaching Pass
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USAB National Office: CoachingPass@usabadminton.org
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Facilities, hotel etc.
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Tournament Director – FungHan Foo: info@capitalbadminton.com
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Seeding, Draw, Schedule
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Referee – Catharine Lee: catharinelee@yahoo.com
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Technical Officials
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Technical Officials Advisory Group (TOAG): toag@usabadminton.org
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