Adria U 17 International 2026

CROATIA, Opatija, 15 – 17 May

Badminton Europe U17 Circuit tournament U 17 International Challenge

Closing date: 14 April 2026
www.crointer.com

ORGANIZER 

Badminton club Stella, 10020 Zagreb, Croatia, Remetinečka 77a;
KŠR Gorovo, 51410 Opatija, Andrije Štangera 48;
Hrvatski crossmintonski tim, 10020 Zagreb, Croatia, Remetinečka 77a; 

Tournament Director: Mr Željko Miškulin
Executive Director: Mrs Tatjana Škorak 
Phone: +385 91 72 71 302

e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
web: www.crointer.com

 

VENUE

Sport hall "Marino Cvetković", 51410 Opatija, Stubište Lipovica 3,
Phone/fax: +385 51 680 130, +385 51 401 362

 

TEAM MANAGERS MEETING

Sport hall Marino Cvetković, Press room, Thursday, 14 May 2026, at 19:30

 

DATE & PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

Friday, 15 May 2026 - Sunday, 17 May 2026

Friday:        15 May 2026 - 09:00 - 22:00 
Saturday:    16 May 2026 - 09:00 - 21:30 
Sunday:    17 May 2026 - 09:00 - semi-finals and finals

 

According to the BEC U17 Circuit Regulation 6.1.5 - the organisers and BEC reserve the right to limit the amount of accepted entries, not to exceed 112 matches per day.

 

AGE GROUPS & EVENTS

AGE GROUPS: U17 - born 2010 or later 

EVENTS: All five events will be played. Each competitor can enter in one single event, one men's doubles or women' doubles event and one mixed doubles event.
The number of entries that can be accepted in each event are: 
MS - 64, WS - 64, MD - 32, WD - 32, XD - 48.

 

SYSTEM

Singles and Doubles: simple KO

 

ENTRIES 

All entries must be made by using the BWF Online Entry System

https://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/9D3FC820-BFE1-47C9-98D0-A27139F32B0A

Entries must be submitted no later than Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at 23.59 BWF HQ time (GMT +08.00).
Compliance with General Competition Regulations Clause 7.9
GCR 7.9: “In making or authorising entries, the Member concerned is reconfirming its acceptance, and acceptance by the Players being entered, of the BWF’s regulations and Disciplinary processes.”

NOTE: BEC U17 CIRCUIT REGULATION 2.3:
In accordance with regulation § 9.2 and § 9.3 in BWF Statutes, Section 5.3.3.2: World Junior Ranking System, an event must contain at least 8 (eight) competitors in the first published version of the main draw. If the required number of competitors is not met in the first published version of the main draw, this particular event shall not count towards any ranking.
In accordance with regulation § 9.4 in BWF Statutes, Section 5.3.3.2: World Junior Ranking System, an event must contain at least 1 (one) entry from a Member other than the hosting Member in the first published version of the main draw. If an event does not contain at least 1 (one) entry from a Member other than the hosting Member in the first published version of the main draw, this particular event shall not count towards any ranking.
Badminton Europe is not liable for any costs incurred by third persons (players, coaches, umpires, team managers etc.) because of an event not having enough competitors to count for the rankings.

 

ENTRY FEES

Singles   –  45,00 EUR per player
Doubles –   30,00 EUR per player per event 

The Member that enters a player/pair into a BEC U17 Circuit tournament is responsible for paying the entry fees for that player/pair. The entry fees become due if a player is entered and has not been withdrawn when the entry deadline passes. It is recommended that the entry fees are paid by bank transfer, but the organisers can accept cash payments at tournaments. 12.2 The entry fees will not be refunded in the case of a withdrawal. For all the withdrawn players the organisers can invoice the entry fee to the relevant Member.
(according to BEC U17 Circuit Regulation 12.1, 12.2).
PAYMENTS
Payable on our bank account or in cash at the info desk in the sport hall during the first competition day or before tournament to:

Badmintonski klub Stella, 10020 Zagreb, Croatia, Remetinečka 77a

Privredna Bank Zagreb d.d., 10000 Zagreb,
IBAN: HR 83 23400091110035986                              SWIFT: PBZ6HR2X       

 

CLOSING DATE & DRAW

CLOSING DATE:  14 April 2026
WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE DATE:  04 May 2026
DRAW PUBLICATION DATE:  05 May 2026

 

REFEREE

Patrik Riboli (Slovenia) - Phone: +386 70 240 199;

e mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

SHUTTLESS & COURTS

SHUTTLES: Victor Champion No1

COURTS: 5 courts

 

PRIZES 
 
Cups & medals for the for all semi-finalists

 

MEDICAL SERVICE

Physician and doctor in the sport hall.

DOPING CONTROL
Doping control in badminton, in accordance with BWF Anti-Doping Regulations, is conducted out-of-competition and in-competition with the collection of urine and/or blood samples. 
Athletes are responsible for any substance found in their body. Before an athlete takes any medication, they should check with their doctor, and if necessary, get a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). 
For more information about anti-doping, please visit the BWF website: https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/integrity/anti-doping-overview/ 
BADMINTON INTEGRITY
Section 2.4 of the BWF Statutes (Code on The Prevention Of The Manipulation of the competitions), relates to anti-corruption and anti-match manipulation, and this code applies to all participants at this tournament. To protect the integrity of BWF sanctioned tournaments, participants are not allowed to bet in any way on badminton matches, respect the principle of fair play, and shall not attempt to influence the course or result of a game or match. Every person has an obligation to report to the BWF any approaches by anyone to gather inside information or to change the outcome of a matches. 
For more information, please refer to BWF’s website: https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/integrity/anti-match-fixing-overview/ 

 

ACCOMMODATION 

Hostel Link, 51215 Lovran, Šetalište Maršala Tita 9 (distance 8 km, transportation between the official tournament hotel and sport hall – 30,00 EUR / per person /all days), 

 50,00 EUR - day /per person/ with breakfast in double or triple room 
 70,00 EUR - day /with breakfast in single room 
 
Hostel Link
 
                      

PAYMENTS
 
Accomodation should be ordered on the accomodation form and send on e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

•    Contact person: Tatjana Škorak, mobile: +385 91 72 71 302
•    Deadline for ordering accommodation is 17 April 2026

Payable on our bank account till to 05. May 2026  or in cash at the info desk in the sport hall during the first competition day or before tournament to:

Hrvatski crossmintonski tim, 10020 Zagreb, Croatia, Remetinečka 77a

Privredna Bank Zagreb d.d., 10000 Zagreb,
IBAN: HR  52 23400091110342288                                   SWIFT: PBZGHR2X


 
LOCAL TRANSPORT 

Transport will be provided from Airport Island Krk to those using the tournament Hotels on receipt of arrival and departure information. Available from 15 May to 17 May 2026.
Price and information on demand:
200,00 EUR by automobile (max 4 persons) 
300,00 EUR by van (max 8 persons)

Transport from Airport Zagreb (180 km) and returning back, will be organized by Croatian Badminton Association. 
Price and information on demand.
400,00 EUR by automobile (max 4 persons) 
600,00 EUR by van (max 8 persons)
All info and reservation please send to e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

•    Contact Person: Tatjana Škorak, mobile: +385 91 72 71 302
•    Deadline for ordering local transport is 5 May 2026

 

PLAYERS PARTY

During the tournament at the Hostel Link lobby will be a big party “Welcome Badminton friends”, 16 May 2026 – 22,00. The program will be led by DJs, special lighting effects and entertainment. Free entrance and snacks for all participants of the tournament.

 

VISAS

After entering 1 (one) or more players in the tournament, it is the Member's responsibility to secure visas for their players - if this is needed. Members must make sure that visa applications are made early enough.The Tournament Organisers will do everything possible to enable the entered players to obtain a visa. All visa participants needing a visa should request for a letter of guarantee till 20. April 2026.

 

INSURANCE

The organizer declines responsibility and covering of costs for possible injuries or other damages. It is up to each participant to insure himself.

 

NOTE ! ! ! 
 
Also the Adria Youth International 2026 (U 9, U 11, U 13, U 15). 
 

Mail. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tel: +385 91 72 71 302 

Fax: +385 1 66 79 78

Contact person: Tatjana Zrnić