Get ready for a fantastic badminton experience in Iceland! Despite recent news of a volcanic eruption near Grindavík, there’s no need to worry about your trip to the RSL Iceland International. The eruption is confined to a small area and doesn’t affect any essential services across the country.
Iceland’s Volcano: A Local Affair
While the volcano is indeed active, it’s a localized event and doesn’t impact the rest of Iceland. You can relax knowing that all services remain fully operational, from transportation to flights. Air travel to and from Iceland continues without disruption.
Getting to and Around Iceland: Smooth Sailing
The RSL Iceland International is ready to welcome players, staff, and guests to Iceland. You can rely on Airport Direct, the official sponsor of the event, to get you safely and comfortably between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavík. Use the promo code BSIAD25 for a 25% discount on your transfer.
Soaring High with Fly Over Iceland
Get ready to experience Iceland in a whole new way with Fly Over Iceland, another fantastic sponsor of the RSL Iceland International. Prepare to be amazed by cutting-edge technology that simulates a real flight. You’ll be suspended in mid-air with your feet dangling as you soar over Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes on a 20-meter spherical screen. The wind, mist, and scents combined with the ride’s motion will leave you breathless with an unforgettable experience.
Staying Connected: Transportation and Schedules
Convenient transport is crucial for a smooth tournament experience. For players staying at the official tournament hotel, transportation from the airport will be provided, but only after completing the online transport request form. This form is open from January 4th to January 15th.
The official tournament hotel provides transport to and from the venue on a regular basis, running hourly. You can find the schedule in the hotel lobby and at the tournament venue. For players not staying in the official hotel, Airport Direct’s discount code (BSIAD25) can be used to book airport transfers.
RSL Iceland International: Ready to Play
The RSL Iceland International is an exciting part of the Badminton Europe Circuit 2023/2024 and a World Ranking Tournament Future Series. You can see the list of players/pairs for the main draw and qualifications here.
The BWF World Ranking of December 26th, 2023, determined the order of players/pairs, while the draw date is set for January 9th, 2024. The seeding and draw will follow the World Ranking of January 2nd, 2024.
Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy your journey to the RSL Iceland International!
