HOLD ON TO YOUR SHUTTLECOCKS!

This is MADMINTON! Kansas City’s second annual badminton tournament with a mad twist. Dress up. Dress down. Dress weird. Or don’t dress at all! Just join in for some good clean fun for a great cause.

Thanks to your participation, Giving the Basics can help more local families in need of life’s most basic necessities.

YOUR SERVE SERVES OTHERS.

Giving the Basics provides staples not covered by government assistance programs, including soap, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper and other personal hygiene products.

Don’t wait to donate! Become a champion of human dignity for all today. Learn more at www.givingthebasics.org.

FAQs:

What is Madminton?

Madminton is Kansas City's second annual badminton tournament that will benefit Giving the Basics. It is also a costume contest so be sure to dress to impress!

Learn more at www.madminton.com.

When and where will Madminton take place?

Madminton will be held at Theis Park on September 24th from 1-7pm. Check-in starts at 1:00 pm.

How many teams will there be?

We expect to have 180 two-person teams. (Double-Trouble!!)

What type of tournament play will there be?

This will be a bracket-style tournament that will guarantee each two-person team at least two games. After at least two games, every additional game will be a knockout match. Competitive and Recreational Levels are available.

What else can I expect at the event?

Beer, food trucks, live music, and a very special goodie bag for each player!

What is Giving the Basics?

Giving the Basics provides the necessities of life, not covered by government assistance programs, to underserved families in Kansas City. These necessities are personal care items that most people take for granted — soap, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper and other hygiene products.

Learn more at www.givingthebasics.org.

How can I help Giving the Basics?

You can donate to us or start a product drive at your school or workplace.

To donate, visit http://www.givingthebasics.org/give

To organize a product drive, visit http://www.givingthebasics.org/help/organize-a-drive