--- title: Mistle-Ho Ho Hoe-down --- # Mistle-Ho-Ho-Hoe-Down landing in: ![mistletoe-branches-vector](https://flamingfeathers.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/mistletoe-branches-vector.jpg?width=180&height=180&name=mistletoe-branches-vector.jpg "mistletoe-branches-vector") The countdown is complete **What's a Mistle-Ho-Ho-Hoedown?** The Flaming Feathers **Mistle-Ho-Ho-Hoe-Down** is a fun inter-club LGBTQ+ Badminton Tournament taking place on **29th November '25** in **The Dome** in Our Ladys School, Terenure **Who can enter and how much is it?** Entry is open to members of Flaming Feathers, Cork Racketeers, and select friends & allies. Christmas themed accessories are encouraged! **The cost per player is €30** **But wait... there's more!** Post tournament, all players are invited to join the Flaming Feathers crew at their Christmas Party in Slatterys D4 for festive food and fun. Let that Mistle-ho-ho-hoe loose! [Register now](https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/5265BB3D-B1B8-4A25-A87C-828B5E1BD546) ## Tournament Events ### Division 10 & Beginners (Category D) This category is for those who have been playing badminton for between 3 months and 1 year. You should be comfortable with basic badminton footwork, have a reliable short service, and be able to use a variety of attacking shots, lifts, and net play. This category will be limited to 10 teams. The main draw / group stage will consist of 2 round robin groups of 5 teams. The top two teams from each group will progress to an elimination stage. Each pairing is guaranteed 4 games. The elimination bracket will have a 1st and 2nd place awarded. **This event will use hybrid shuttlecocks** ### Open Doubles (Division 7 - 9) For players who have more badminton experience, the Open Doubles Competition will provide a higher level of competition, while still allowing players of different levels to compete effectively. This category will be limited to 24 teams. The main draw / group stage will consist of 6 round robin groups of 4 teams. The top two teams in each group will progress to a C+ elimination bracket. The bottom two teams in each group will progress to a C- elimination bracket. Every team will progress to an elimination / knockout stage. Each pairing is guaranteed 4 games. Each elimination bracket will have a 1st and 2nd place awarded. **This event will use feather shuttlecocks** For more information on expected levels for each event, see [https://flamingfeathers.ie/level-guide](https://flamingfeathers.ie/level-guide?hsLang=en) ### Social Event - Flamers Christmas Party Once you've spent the afternoon having a smashing time, put on your gladrags and come join us for the Flaming Feathers Christmas party! Your tournament entry will give you access to the event, with finger-food and free entry to the George later that night to keep the party going. ![lgbt-christmas-tree-vector](https://flamingfeathers.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/lgbt-christmas-tree-vector.jpg?width=220&height=220&name=lgbt-christmas-tree-vector.jpg "lgbt-christmas-tree-vector") ## Tournament Details ##### Rules - The tournament will be run as an Open Doubles competition (i.e. non-gendered) - Partners can sign up to play together, or individual players can enter and be matched by the tournament organisers - As this is intended as a fun tournament, partnerships will be subject to validation by tournament organisers and may be re-balanced to ensure fairness, taking into account individual player levels - Players will use either Hybrid or Feather shuttles depending on the event entered - Each game in the tournament shall be played as the best of 3 sets, played to 21 points (with setting to 30) - The final date for entry or withdrawal is 14th November 2025 at 23:59. Any withdrawals after this point will not be subject to refund - Players must ensure that they have appropriate Badminton Ireland membership - Neither Flaming Feathers nor the Dome will be liable for any injuries sustained in the course of attending or participating in this event. - **Note:** In addition to regular BWF Badminton Scoring rules, in this tournament each team will gain one **Flaming Shuttle** per set - If a team chooses to use their Flaming Shuttle, the next point played will be worth 3 points instead of 1 point ![Feathers Digital v2 Flame - Black (transparent)](https://flamingfeathers.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/Feathers%20Digital%20v2%20Flame%20-%20Black%20(transparent).png?width=1396&height=2000&name=Feathers%20Digital%20v2%20Flame%20-%20Black%20(transparent).png "Feathers Digital v2 Flame - Black (transparent)") [Register now](https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/5265BB3D-B1B8-4A25-A87C-828B5E1BD546)