Regulations 2018-19 - Badminton WalesDraw Published: Thursday 14th February ... Singles events will...

Regulations 2018-19

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Table of Contents Page Number

1. Competition Season 2

2. Definition of a Tournament 2

3. Classification 2

4. Junior Nationals 3

5. Junior Gold Regulations 8

6. Junior Silver Regulations 14

7. Junior Bronze Regulations 20

8. Senior Nationals 27

9. Senior Gold Regulations 30

10. Senior Silver Regulations 38

11. Vets Masters 45

12. Top School 48

13. Shuttle Time School Competition 53

14. Photography and Video Recording Registration Form 60

15. Photography/Video Refusal of Consent Form 61

16. Player Code of Conduct 62

17. Parent Code of Conduct 63

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The Laws of Badminton are available from the Badminton World Federation www.bwfbadminton.org

*All references to BWF Laws and Regulations are as of 1 July 2018.

1. COMPETITION SEASON

The competition season shall be from 1st September to 31st August June. These dates will be

used for the purposes of the general regulations.

2. DEFINITION OF A TOURNAMENT

A tournament is a meeting where players shall be eligible to compete on level or handicap terms

for trophies and/or prizes.

3. CLASSIFICATION

a. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) recognises the categories of tournaments as

defined in ‘General Competition Regulations’. In addition to these BW recognises the

following:

National Championships Senior National Championships are open to all players eligible to represent Wales.

Junior Tournaments Junior Tournaments are limited to players of a defined age range and open to all players who meet the eligibility and qualification criteria.

Vets Masters Vets Master are limited to players of a defined age range and open to all players who meet the eligibility and qualification criteria.

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Junior National Championship

1. Venue

Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens Cardiff, CF11 9SW.

2. Key Dates

Entry Closes: Sunday 10th February

Entry List Published: Monday 11th February

Draw Published: Thursday 14th February

Event: Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March (please see entry form for age group schedule)

3. Age Groups

U11, U13, U15, U17, U19

Born Age Group

2001 U19

2003 U17

2005 U15

2007 U13

2009 U11

4. Events

Boys Singles, Girls Singles, Boys Doubles, Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles.

5. Eligibility

Competitors must be qualified to represent Wales at Junior International level and be affiliated

to Badminton Wales (BW)

6. Entry

Each competitor must enter separately online. If at its discretion the Association should accept

entries and / or fees after the closing date there will be a surcharge of £5.00 per player.

However, no entries will be accepted after the Entry List is published.

Competitors can enter online by clicking here.

Entries will not be accepted without payment. Payment can be made online.

Refunds will not be provided (unless partner required and no partner found, change of

tournament date).

http://badmintonwales.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=6D452AF9-2EF8-46AD-A453-38A783D1ACA2

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7. Conditions of Play

The tournament shall be played in full accordance with the laws of Badminton and Competition

Regulations adopted by the BWF as well as the regulations of Badminton Wales (BW) including

the prohibition of doping for which tests may be carried out.

- Matches will be played as the best of 3 games to 21 points with extended play

- The period for knocking-up before any match shall not exceed three minutes

- An interval not exceeding 60 seconds shall be permitted when the leading score reaches 11

points in each game. An interval not exceeding two minutes is also permitted between games

- All competitors must be prepared to play at the times determined for the events for which

they have entered; failure to do so may result in the player’s disqualification.

8. Clothing and Advertising

All Clothing must be suitable badminton clothing, and may be of any colour or combination of

colours.

i. Abstract designs are permitted when devoid of advertising, commercial or promotional content

ii. The shirt may carry on the front the flag or national emblem of the country represented

The shirt may carry the following advertising as in BWF Regulations 23.2.1 – 23.2.3:

23.2.1 A maximum of one advertisement may appear on each of the following locations; left sleeve,

right sleeve, left shoulder, right shoulder, left collar, right collar, right chest, left chest and centre chest.

The shoulder is defined as the visible part of the shoulder on the front of the shirt. There must be no

more than five advertisements in total and National flags or emblems for the purpose of this regulation

count as advertisements.

Each advertisement, including National flags or emblems, must be 20 square centimetres or less.

23.2.2 In addition to the above, one BWF mark may be worn in the form of a non-commercial emblem,

as defined by BWF from time to time (e.g. BWF logo, integrity campaign logo or similar). The mark must

not exceed 20 square centimetres and must follow the definition of the mark outlined by BWF. The

mark can appear on any of the following locations not already used for advertising or a national flag or

emblem: left sleeve, right sleeve, left shoulder, right shoulder, left collar, right collar, right chest, left

chest and centre chest.

23.2.3 Advertising contained in a band of uniform width not exceeding 10 centimetres on the front and

not exceeding five centimetres on the backs. Such a band may be at any angle and may be on the front

of the shirt, the back of the shirt, or both.

9. Draw

The draw will be seeded.

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Seedings will be made based on current World and Welsh Rankings. Previous National results and other

tournament results may be taken into consideration when seeding players.

Singles events will be based on a knockout system.

All doubles first round matches will be on a group basis with the winner and runner up progressing to

the knockout stages. If the entry level for an event is sufficient for only one group, the result will be

decided by the results of the group games. There will be no final play off.

10. Plate

Players knocked out in their first match of singles will have the opportunity to compete in the

plate event. At the conclusion of the relevant match the player should immediately inform the

Referee if they wish their name placed in the draw for the plate event. Failure to do so will

result in their name not being placed in the draw.

11. Group Stage Rules/Rankings

Ranking in events played under the pool system or in groups.

Ranking will be established by the number of matches won.

- If two players/pairs have won the same number of matches, the winner of the match between

them will be ranked higher

- If three or more players/pairs have won the same number of matches, ranking will be

established by the difference between total games won and total games lost, with the greater

positive difference ranked higher

- If this still leaves two players/pairs equal, the winner of the match between them will be

ranked higher

- If three or more players/pairs have won the same number of matches and are equal in the

difference between total games won and total games lost, ranking will be established by the

difference between total points won and total points lost, with greater positive difference

ranked higher

- If this still leaves two players/pairs equal, the winner of the match between them will be

ranked higher

- If three or more players/pairs are still equal, then ranking will be established by drawing lots

If illness, injury or other unavoidable hindrance prevents a player/pair completing all the pool matches,

all the results of that player/pair shall be deleted. Retiring during a match shall be considered to be not

completing all pool matches.

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12. Withdrawal

A player/pair is entitled to prizes according to results actually obtained before any withdrawal

due to injury.

From the time of the draw all communications between the player and tournament secretary / Referee

regarding withdrawal, late arrival, etc. must be with the player listed, and not via third parties.

i. Failure to arrive without notification: £50.00

ii. Failure to arrive with notification within a reasonable period but without proper reason: £35.00

13. Shuttles

VICTOR feather shuttles will be used.

14. Courts

8 Courts will be available in the Main Hall during this event.

6 Hover Courts will be used during the tournament.

2 wooden courts will be available for warming up, however they may be used for the Plate event

if necessary.

Only players who are still in the competition may use the warm up courts.

15. Arrival

Upon arrival please proceed to the Tournament Desk to register.

Players not prepared to play when called will be scratched and in consequence no player should

leave the hall without first notifying the Referee.

In the event of any disputes the Referee’s decision is final.

16. Coaching

No coaching is permitted during the championships.

17. Spectators

Spectating may take place from the allocated seating only; either in the main hall or viewing

gallery. Spectating by standing next to courts is not permitted.

18. Trophies

Perpetual challenge trophies will be awarded during the championships, but will be retained by

the Association.

Individual trophies shall be awarded to the Winners and Runners-Up.

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19. Drug Testing

To be eligible to participate or assist any participant in any event or activity organised or

authorised by or held under the rules of the association wherever held, you must comply with

the current anti-doping policy of the association and shall be deemed to have agreed with and

contested to these rules. You should be advised that participants over 16 years of age may be

subject to random testing for drugs at any time during the event by agents sanctioned by the

association of the BWF. Failure to comply with a request for testing may result in you being

subject to the same sanction as for a positive doping test. For a list of banned substances you

should refer to the UK sport website(www.uksport.gov.uk)

20. Photography

In line with Badminton Wales’ Photographic/Recorded Images Policy, any person wishing to

engage in any photography or videoing should complete a Photography and Video Recording

Registration Form and hand it in to the Tournament Organiser before any photography/video is

undertaken. Any unauthorised photographer who will not agree to these conditions may be

reported to the appropriate authority.

Photographs/videos will be taken at these events and Badminton Wales may use these

photographs/videos for purposes including (but not restricted to) news items (both online and

newspaper), marketing materials/outlets, education and training, player analysis, performance,

development, selection and event promotion. If Parents/Guardians have any concerns with their

child being photographed at our events please complete the Photography/Video Refusal of

Consent Form. This form must be handed to the Tournament

Organiser on arrival.

The association reserves the right to add to, or alter, these regulations. Its decision in all matters shall be

final. Any person deemed to be in breach of these regulations may be withdrawn from the event and/or

asked to leave the hall.

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Junior Gold Regulations

1. Competitions 5 Regional Badminton Wales (BW) Junior Gold tournaments are currently planned for the 2017-18 season. These are: Conwy, Gwent, Deeside, Wrexham and Cardiff.

2. Age groups

U13, U15, U17, U19 For one-day tournaments, players may enter two age groups in the same discipline; however, it is at the Tournament Organisers discretion as to whether they will be accepted in more than one age group.

3. Events

Tournaments must include Singles, Doubles and Mixed events.

4. Eligibility

Competitors must be affiliated to BW, either through their Club, individually or to an associated body (e.g. Badminton England). If you are unsure of your affiliation number, please check with your club, Badminton Wales or associated body.

Unaffiliated players will be required to affiliate to BW at the time of entry – an additional £6.00 to cover membership and insurance for the season must be paid and forwarded along with their membership application to BW. Forms can be found at www.badminton.wales/membership

5. Entries, Forms and Fees

Tournament Organisers are responsible for the draw and event seeding. Previous rankings can be obtained from the BW web site. If you require assistance with the draw and/or seeding please contact the BW Events Officer.

• Entries will be made online via www.badmintonwales.tournamentsoftware.com

• The closing date for entries will be set by the Tournament Organiser.

• Players may enter a maximum of 2 Age Groups per event. (E.g. U13 & U15 Singles may be entered but not U17)

• Entry for doubles events will only be accepted on receipt of separate entries from both players.

• Once an entry has been submitted and accepted by the Tournament Organiser, the entrant is liable for the entry fee.

• Late entries will only be accepted at the organiser’s discretion and if numbers permit. Late entries will be subject to an additional fee of £5.

• A strict deadline for entry fee payment will be enforced at all Badminton Wales events. Failure to pay 48hours in advance of a tournament will result in a player’s withdrawal. No payments will be accepted at the event.

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• In the event of withdrawals, Tournament Organisers must be notified at least 24 hours in advance of the start of play.

• At the discretion of the Tournament Organiser failure to notify the Tournament Organiser of withdrawal resulting in a ‘No Show’ may incur an additional £10 fee on top of the original entry fee.

• Failure to pay any of the above fees may result in players being barred from entering further tournaments.

An entry list and times of play will be displayed on the BW Tournament Software website at least 48 hours prior to the tournament date.

The entry fees will be £12 (singles), £8 (doubles) per player Refunds will not be provided unless there are exceptional circumstances (e.g. partner required or no partner found, cancellation of tournament).

7. Competition Format (see full table page 5-6)

• The first round of each event will be played on a group basis. Groups will be a minimum of 4 where possible.

• Where there is more than one group, the winner and runner up of the groups will go through to the knockout stage.

• If the entry level for an event is sufficient for only one group, rankings will be decided by the results of the group games. There will be no final play off.

• Should a player withdraw during the group stages they will assume last position in the group.

• Where possible Tournament Organisers may offer a play-off/plate for those who lose in the group stages, however this is not mandatory and is at the Tournament Organiser’s discretion.

Position in groups will be established by:

• The number of matches won.

• If two players/pairs have won the same number of matches, the winner of the match between them will be ranked higher.

• If three or more players/pairs have won the same number of matches, ranking will be established by the difference between total games won and total games lost, with the greater positive difference ranked higher.

• If this still leaves two players/pairs equal, the winner of the match between them will be ranked higher.

• If three or more players/pairs have won the same number of matches and are equal in the difference between total games won and total games lost, ranking will be established by the difference between total points won and total points lost, with greater positive difference ranked higher.


• If three or more players/pairs are still equal, then ranking will be established by drawing lots.

• If illness, injury or other unavoidable hindrance prevents a player/pair completing all the pool matches, all the results of that player/pair will be

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deleted. Retiring during a match will be considered as not completing all pool matches.

• A player/pair is entitled to prizes according to results actually obtained before any withdrawal due to injury. If a player/pair withdraws for any reason prior to competing in an event the player/pair will not receive any ranking points and will not count towards qualification purposes.

8. Scoring

• All group matches will be the best of 3 games to 15 rally points without extended play.

• All elimination round matches will be the best of 3 games to 15 rally points with extended play to 21 points.

• Tournament Organisers have the discretion to amend this scoring system if there are timing problems.

9. Coaching

Coaching during matches will not be permitted at any BW Junior Gold event - this includes between rallies and between games.

10. Shuttles

Feather shuttles will be used.

11. Trophies

Medals or trophies will be awarded to all winners and runners up.


BW encourages the use of suitable badminton clothing at all events and supports the education of players about clothing regulations. Event organisers are requested to follow this lead. All Clothing must be suitable badminton clothing. Abstract designs are permitted when devoid of advertising, commercial or promotional content. The shirt may carry on the front the flag or national emblem of the country represented. The shirt may carry the players name and be on the back of the shirt. Advertising on Players’ Clothing: (i) The shirt may carry the following advertising: a). Adverts may appear on the following locations: left sleeve, right sleeve, left collar, right collar, front of shirt. Each advert must be 20sq cm or less and there must be no more than three in total and only one per location and; b). Advertising contained in a band of uniform width not exceeding 10cm, such band may be at any angle and may be on the front of the shirt, back of the shirt, or both. (ii) Other clothing:

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a). Each sock and each shoe may carry two adverts provided each advert is 20sq cm or less. b). Each other article of clothing may carry one advertisement of 20sq cm or less.

13. Photography

In line with Badminton Wales’ Photographic/Recorded Images Policy, any person wishing to engage in any photography or videoing should complete a Photography and Video Recording Registration Form (Appendix 1) and hand it in to the Tournament Organiser before any photography/video is undertaken. Any unauthorised photographer who will not agree to these conditions may be reported to the appropriate authority. Photographs/videos will be taken at these events and Badminton Wales may use these photographs/videos for purposes including (but not restricted to) news items (both online and newspaper), marketing materials/outlets, education and training, player analysis, performance, development, selection and event promotion. If Parents/Guardians have any concerns with their child being photographed at our events please complete the Photography/Video Refusal of Consent Form, which can be found at the end of these conditions (Appendix 2). This form must be handed to the Tournament Organiser on arrival.

14. Latest Rankings

The latest Junior Open rankings may be displayed at each event, they can also be found on the BW website.

15. Ranking Points

The following points system will be used for all age groups:

Winner(s) 488 Runner up 438

Semi Finalist 388 Quarter Finalist 339 9-16 (3rd in group) 290

17-32 (4th in group) 240 33-64 (5th in group) 190

In the case of an injury ranking points already won will be awarded. In the event that there is a single entrant in an event half of the winner points (244) will be awarded to that player. Should a tournament be cancelled, no points will be awarded to any entrants.

17. Series Winners

At the end of the series all category winners will be presented with a commemorative trophy provided that they have played at least 3 BW Junior Gold Tournaments.

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Competition Format Table

In exceptional circumstances changes can be made to group numbers depending on timing restrictions.

ENTRIES NUMBER OF GROUPS

SIZE OF GROUPS

Makeup of Semi finals/finals

3 1 3 Round Robin (No final play off)

4 1 4 Round Robin (No final Play off)


6 2 3 Winner A v R/up B Winner B v R/up A

7 2 3/4 Winner A v R/up B Winner B v R/up A


9 3 3 Quarter Final – 1. R/up B v R/up C 2. Winner C v R/up A

Semi final – Winner A v Winner 1 Winner B v Winner 2 Final – Winner A&1 v Winner B&2

10 3 1 x 4 + 2 x 3 Quarter Final – 1. R/up B v R/up C 2. Winner C v R/up A








14 4 2 x 3 + 2 x 4 Quarter Final – 1. Winner A v R/up C 2. Winner D v R/up B 3. Winner C v R/up A 4. Winner B v R/up D

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SIZE OF GROUPS


Semi final – Winner 1 v Winner 2 Winner 3 v Winner 4 Final – Winner 1/2 v Winner 3/4



16 4 4 Quarter Final – 1. Winner A v R/up C 2. Winner D v R/up B 3. Winner C v R/up A 4. Winner B v R/up D


17 5 2 x 4 + 3 x 3 1st round – R/up E v R/up C & R/up D v R/up A Quarter Final – 1. Winner A v winner of [R/up E v R/up C] 2. Winner C v R/up B 3. Winner D v Winner E 4. Winner B v winner [R/up D v R/up A] Semi final – 1 v 2 & 3 v 4. Final – Winner 1/2 v Winner 3/4



20 6 4 x 3 + 2 x 4 1st Round – R/up F v R/up D & R/up B v Winner E & R/up A v Winner F & R/up C v R/up E Quarter Final - 1. Winner A v winner of [R/up F v R/up D] 2. Winner D v winner of [R/up B v Winner E] 3. Winner C v [R/up A v Winner F] 4. Winner B v [R/up C v R/up E] Semi final – 1 v 2 & 3 v 4. Final – Winner 1/2 v Winner 3/4

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Junior Silver Regulations

1. Competitions

3 Regional Badminton Wales (BW) Junior Silvers are currently planned for the 2017-18 season. These are: Wrexham, Aberystwyth and Carmarthen.

2. Age groups

U11, U13/15 and U17/19 Boys and Girls.

4. Events

BW Junior Silver Tournaments will be singles only tournaments played in a Monrad/Compass format.

5. Eligibility

Competitors must be affiliated to BW, either through their Club, individually or to an associated body (e.g. Badminton England). If you are unsure of your affiliation number, please check with your club, Badminton Wales or associated body.

Unaffiliated players will be required to affiliate to BW at the time of entry – an additional £6.00 to cover membership and insurance for the season must be paid and forwarded along with their membership application to BW. Forms can be found at www.badminton.wales/membership




• Tournament Organisers may restrict entry to 16 players per event.


• Players may only enter one age group at BW Junior Silver tournaments.








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The entry fees will be £10 per player Refunds will not be provided unless there are exceptional circumstances (e.g. cancellation of tournament).

7. Competition Format (see full table page 5-6)


• Where there is more than one group, all players will advance through to an elimination/second group stage of the tournament.

• If the entry level for an event is sufficient for only one group, rankings will be decided by the results of the group games. There will be no final play off.


• A player’s position will be decided based upon their group match results.



• If two players have won the same number of matches, the winner of the match between them will be ranked higher.

• If three or more players have won the same number of matches, ranking will be established by the difference between total games won and total games lost, with the greater positive difference ranked higher.

• If this still leaves two players equal, the winner of the match between them will be ranked higher.

• If three or more players have won the same number of matches and are equal in the difference between total games won and total games lost, ranking will be established by the difference between total points won and total points lost, with greater positive difference ranked higher.

• If this still leaves two players equal, the winner of the match between them will be ranked higher.

• If three or more players are still equal, then ranking will be established by drawing lots.

• If illness, injury or other unavoidable hindrance prevents a player completing all the pool matches, all the results of that player will be deleted. Retiring during a match will be considered as not completing all pool matches.

• A player is entitled to prizes according to results actually obtained before any withdrawal due to injury. If a player withdraws for any reason prior to competing in an event the player will not receive any ranking points and will not count towards qualification purposes.

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8. Scoring

• All group matches will be the best of 1 games to 21 rally points with extended play.

• All elimination round matches will be the best of 3 games to 15 rally points with extended play to 21 points.


9. Coaching

Coaching during matches will not be permitted at any BW Junior Silver event - this includes between rallies and between games.

10. Shuttles


11. Trophies

Medals or trophies will be awarded to all winners and runners up.


BW encourages the use of suitable badminton clothing at all events and supports the education of players about clothing regulations. Event organisers are requested to follow this lead. All Clothing must be suitable badminton clothing. Abstract designs are permitted when devoid of advertising, commercial or promotional content. The shirt may carry on the front the flag or national emblem of the country represented. The shirt may carry the players name and be on the back of the shirt. Advertising on Players’ Clothing: (i) The shirt may carry the following advertising: a). Adverts may appear on the following locations: left sleeve, right sleeve, left collar, right collar, front of shirt. Each advert must be 20sq cm or less and there must be no more than three in total and only one per location and; b). Advertising contained in a band of uniform width not exceeding 10cm, such band may be at any angle and may be on the front of the shirt, back of the shirt, or both. (ii) Other clothing: a). Each sock and each shoe may carry two adverts provided each advert is 20sq cm or less. b). Each other article of clothing may carry one advertisement of 20sq cm or less.

13. Photography

In line with Badminton Wales’ Photographic/Recorded Images Policy, any person wishing to engage in any photography or videoing should complete a Photography and Video Recording Registration Form (Appendix 1) and hand it in to the Tournament Organiser

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before any photography/video is undertaken. Any unauthorised photographer who will not agree to these conditions may be reported to the appropriate authority. Photographs/videos will be taken at these events and Badminton Wales may use these photographs/videos for purposes including (but not restricted to) news items (both online and newspaper), marketing materials/outlets, education and training, player analysis, performance, development, selection and event promotion. If Parents/Guardians have any concerns with their child being photographed at our events please complete the Photography/Video Refusal of Consent Form, which can be found at the end of these conditions (Appendix 2). This form must be handed to the Tournament Organiser on arrival.

14. Latest Rankings

The latest Junior Rankings may be displayed at each event, they can also be found on the BW website.

15. Ranking Points



Semi Finalist 259 Quarter Finalist 226 9th (3rd in group) 200

10th (4th in group) 174 11th (5th in group) 148 12th 122 13th 96 14th 70 15th 44 16th 18

In the case of an injury ranking points already won will be awarded. In the event that there is a single entrant in an event half of the winner points (162.5) will be awarded to that player. Should a tournament be cancelled, no points will be awarded to any entrants.

17. Series winners

At the end of the series all category winners will be presented with a commemorative trophy provided that they have played at least three BW Gold, Silver or Bronze events.

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Competition Format


Tournaments Organisers may choose to play their events based on the following two formats:

Format 1 - Groups

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Format 2 - Elimination

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Junior Bronze Regulations

1. Competitions

5 Regional Badminton Wales (BW) Junior Bronze tournaments are currently planned for the 2017-18 season. These are: Conwy, Gwent, Deeside, Swansea and Rhyl.

2. Age Groups U11, U13, U15, U17, U19 (the U19’s event is at Tournament Organiser’s discretion). Players may enter a maximum of two age groups in the same discipline; however, it is at the Tournament Organiser’s discretion as to whether they will be accepted in more than one age group.

3. Events Tournaments must include singles and level doubles events.

4. Eligibility To enter you will need to be one of the following: (a) A pupil at an affiliated school. (b) Individually affiliated to Badminton Wales, or affiliated to Badminton Wales through a club. (c) Affiliated to another national association which is a member of the Badminton World Federation (e.g. Badminton England). (d) If none of the above a £2 supplement applies to the total entry fee. Note: If you do not know if you are affiliated please contact your school or at the Badminton Wales Office.

U11 and U13 Regional Academy players may enter, however they must play up an age group. Members of the following groups are prohibited from entering:

• High Performance Centre Players

• Regional Academy – Players born in 2005 or earlier

The following Badminton England graded players are not permitted to enter:

• Under 13 – not eligible - grade A to H

• Under 15 – not eligible - grade A to G

• Under 17 – not eligible - grade A to F The following English Performance Centre Players must play in as follows:

• Rising Stars – Own age group.

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• Raw Talent – An age group higher

• Developing Talent – Not permitted to enter.

• Emerging Talent – Not permitted to enter. Players who are not eligible in one discipline may still enter the others. (For example; should an U13 player be ranked between grades A and H in Singles but be ranked grade I in doubles, they may enter the doubles but not the singles).

5. Entries, Forms and Fees Tournament Organisers are responsible for the draw and event seeding. Previous rankings

can be obtained from the BW web site. If you require assistance with the draw and/or seeding

please contact the BW Events Officer.



• Players may enter a maximum of 2 Age Groups per event. (E.g. U13 & U15 Singles may be entered but not U17)









The entry fees will be £8 (singles) and £5 (doubles, per player). Refunds will not be provided unless there are exceptional circumstances (e.g. partner required or no partner found, cancellation of tournament). 6. Competition Format (see full table page 6-7)



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• Where there is more than one group, the winner and runner up of the groups will go through to the knockout stage.

• If the entry level for an event is sufficient for only one group, rankings will be decided by the results of group games as detailed below. There will be no final play off.




• If two pairs/players have won the same number of matches the winner of the match between them will be ranked higher.

• If three or more pairs/players have won the same number of matches, ranking will be established by the difference between the total points won and total points lost, with the greater positive difference ranked higher.



• If illness, injury or other unavoidable hindrance prevents a player/pair completing all the pool matches, all the results of that player/pair will be deleted. Retiring during a match will be considered to be not completing all pool matches.

• A player/pair is entitled to prizes according to results actually obtained before any withdrawal due to injury.


7. Scoring

• All group and knockout matches will be one game to 21 rally points with extended play to 30

points.

• Finals will be played as the best of 3 to 15 rally points with extended play to 21 points.

• Tournament Organisers have the discretion to amend this if there are timing problems.

8. Coaching

Coaching during matches will not be permitted at any BW Junior Shuttle event - this includes between rallies and between games.

9. Shuttles


10. Trophies

Medals or trophies will be awarded to winners and runners up.

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11. Clothing and Advertising BW encourages the use of suitable badminton clothing at all events. Tournament Organisers are requested to follow this lead.

12. Photography

In line with Badminton Wales’ Photographic/Recorded Images Policy, any person wishing to engage in any photography or videoing should complete a Photography and Video Recording Registration Form (Appendix 1) and hand it in to the Tournament Organiser before any photography/video is undertaken. Any unauthorised photographer who will not agree to these conditions may be reported to the appropriate authority. Photographs/videos will be taken at these events and Badminton Wales may use these photographs/videos for purposes including (but not restricted to) news items (both online and newspaper), marketing materials/outlets, education and training, player analysis, performance, development, selection and event promotion. If Parents/Guardians have any concerns with their child being photographed at our events please complete the Photography/Video Refusal of Consent Form, which can be found at the end of these conditions (Appendix 2). This form must be handed to the Tournament Organiser on arrival. 13. Latest Rankings The latest Junior Shuttle rankings may be displayed at each event, but canbe found on the BW website.

14. Ranking Points

• Ranking positions will be established based on each players best results.

• The amount of results which will count towards a players ranking are as follows: North Wales: top 3 results + Shuttle Plus result South Wales: top 4 results + Shuttle Plus result


Winner(s) 260

Runner Up 232 Semi Finalist 204 Quarter Finalist 176

9-16 (3rd in group) 148 17-32 (4th in group) 120

33-64 (5th in group) 92

If there are only two groups in an event, no Quarter Final will take place. Therefore, no player/pair will be awarded Quarter Finalist ranking points. If there is only one group in an event, the points will be allocated as in the above running order. In the case of an injury in the knock out stages ranking points already won will be awarded.

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In the event that there is a single entrant in an event half of the winner points (130) will be awarded to that player. Should a tournament be cancelled, no points will be awarded to any entrants.

15. Upgrading

The purpose of upgrading is to continue the development of players through the Badminton Wales Development and Performance pathway. Players will be upgraded in accordance with the following criteria:

• Once a player has won 2 tournaments in the same age group in a season, they must play up an age group. This applies to each event separately. Therefore, should a player win 2 Singles at U13, they must play at U15’s Singles but can still enter U13 Doubles.

• Players at U17 and U19 who win 2 tournaments will be encouraged to enter the BW Junior Silver and Gold events.

• Series winners will be upgraded providing that they are not already moving up an age group the following season.

Badminton Wales will notify players and Tournament Organisers of any mid-season upgrading. 16. Series Winners

At the end of the series, all series winners will be presented with a commemorative trophy/medal provided that they have played at least 2 BW Junior Bronze events and 1 BW Junior Silver tournament.

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SIZE OF GROUPS



















Semi final – Winner A v Winner 1 Winner B v Winner 2

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SIZE OF GROUPS


Final – Winner A&1 v Winner B&2









20 5 4 1st Round – R/up C v R/up E & R/up A v R/up D Quarter Final –

1. Winner A v Winner of [R/up C v R/up E] 2. Winner C v R/up B 3. Winner D v Winner E 4. Winner B v Winner of [R/up A v R/up D]


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Senior National Championship

1. Venue


2. Key Dates

Entry Closes: 25th January 2019

Draw Published: 30th January 2019

Event: 2nd – 3rd February 2019

3. Events

Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles.

4. Eligibility

Competitors must be qualified to represent Wales at International level and be affiliated to

Badminton Wales (BW) or to an Association in membership of the BWF.

5. Entry

All entries to be made online via tournament software. Payment must be required online entry

will not be permitted.





-Matches will be played as the best of 3 games to 21 points with extended play

-The period for knocking-up before any match shall not exceed three minutes

-An interval not exceeding 60 seconds shall be permitted when the leading score reaches 11


-All competitors must be prepared to play at the times determined for the events for which they

have entered; failure to do so may result in the players disqualification.



colours.

i. Abstract designs are permitted when devoid of advertising, commercial or promotional content

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ii. The shirt may carry on the front the flag or national emblem of the country represented

The shirt may carry the following advertising as in BWF Regulations 23.2.1 – 23.2.3:

23.2.1 A maximum of one advertisement may appear on each of the following locations; left

sleeve, right sleeve, left shoulder, right shoulder, left collar, right collar, right chest, left chest

and centre chest. The shoulder is defined as the visible part of the shoulder on the front of the

shirt. There must be no more than five advertisements in total and National flags or emblems for

the purpose of this regulation count as advertisements.

Each advertisement, including National flags or emblems, must be 20 square centimetres or

less.

23.2.2 In addition to the above, one BWF mark may be worn in the form of a non-commercial

emblem, as defined by BWF from time to time (e.g. BWF logo, integrity campaign logo or

similar). The mark must not exceed 20 square centimetres and must follow the definition of the

mark outlined by BWF. The mark can appear on any of the following locations not already used

for advertising or a national flag or emblem: left sleeve, right sleeve, left shoulder, right

shoulder, left collar, right collar, right chest, left chest and centre chest.

23.2.3 Advertising contained in a band of uniform width not exceeding 10 centimetres on the

front and not exceeding five centimetres on the backs. Such a band may be at any angle and

may be on the front of the shirt, the back of the shirt, or both.

8. Draw

The draw will be seeded.


Ranking in events played under the pool system or in groups.

Ranking will be established by the number of matches won.

- If two players/pairs have won the same number of matches, the winner of the match between

them will be ranked higher

- If three or more players/pairs have won the same number of matches, ranking will be

established by the difference between total games won and total games lost, with the greater

positive difference ranked higher

- If this still leaves two players/pairs equal, the winner of the match between them will be ranked

higher

- If three or more players/pairs have won the same number of matches and are equal in the

difference between total games won and total games lost, ranking will be established by the

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difference between total points won and total points lost, with greater positive difference ranked

higher

- If this still leaves two players/pairs equal, the winner of the match between them will be ranked

higher

- If three or more players/pairs are still equal, then ranking will be established by drawing lots

If illness, injury or other unavoidable hindrance prevents a player/pair completing all the pool

matches, all the results of that player/pair shall be deleted. Retiring during a match shall be

considered to be not completing all pool matches.

10. Withdrawal

A player/pair is entitled to prizes according to results actually obtained before any withdrawal

due to injury.

From the time of the draw all communications between the player and tournament secretary /

Referee regarding withdrawal, late arrival, etc. must be with the player listed, and not via third

parties.

i. Failure to arrive without notification: £50.00

ii. Failure to arrive with notification within a reasonable period but without proper reason: £35.00

11. Shuttles

Victor Master ace will be used.

12. Courts

4 Hover Courts will be used during the tournament.

2 Practice Courts will be available during the tournament behind the curtain in the main hall.

13. Arrival


Players not prepared to play when called will be scratched and in consequence no player

should leave the hall without first notifying the Referee.


14. Trophies

Individual trophies shall be awarded to the Winners and Runner-Ups.

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15. Drug Testing




contested to these rules. You should be advised that participants may be subject to random

testing for drugs at any time during the event by agents sanctioned by the association of the

BWF. Failure to comply with a request for testing may result in you being subject to the same

sanction as for a positive doping test. For a list of banned substances you should refer to the UK

sport website(www.uksport.gov.uk)

16. Photography

In line with Badminton Wales’ Photographic/Recorded Images Policy, any person wishing to

engage in any photography or videoing should complete a Photography and Video Recording

Registration Form and hand it in to the Tournament Organiser before any photography/video is

undertaken. Any unauthorised photographer who will not agree to these conditions may be

reported to the appropriate authority.




development, selection and event promotion. If Parents/Guardians have any concerns with their

child being photographed at our events please complete the Photography/Video Refusal of

Consent Form. This form must be handed to the Tournament Organiser on arrival.

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Senior Gold 1. Competitions

There are currently 3 Badminton Wales (BW) Welsh Senior Gold tournaments planned for the 2017-18 season: Pontypool, James Wiseman, NEWBA.

2. Events

Tournaments must include singles, doubles and mixed.

3. Eligibility

All players are welcome to compete, even players who have represented their country at senior international level in the 3 years prior to the start of the season. Competitors must be affiliated to BW, either through their club, individually or to an associated body (e.g. Badminton England). If you are unsure of your affiliation, please check with your club, Badminton Wales or associated body. Unaffiliated players will be required to affiliate to BW at the time of entry. Affiliation costs £12.00 for adults and £6.00 for juniors, to cover membership and insurance for the season. This must be paid to BW and forwarded along with their membership application form which can be found at www.badminton.wales/membership














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An entry list and times of play will be displayed on the BW Tournament Software website at least 48 hours prior to the tournament date. Refunds will not be provided unless there are exceptional circumstances (e.g. partner required or no partner found, cancellation of tournament). Entry fees will be set by the Tournament Organisers and may vary from tournament to tournament.

5. Competition Format (See full table page 5-6)


• Winner and runner up of the groups will go through to the knockout stage.





• The number of matches won


• If three or more players/pairs have won the same number of matches, ranking will be established by the difference between total games won and total games lost, with greater positive difference ranked higher.





• If illness, injury or other unavoidable hindrance prevents a player/pair completing all the pool matches, all the results of that player/pair will be deleted. Retiring during a match will be considered as not completing all pool matches.

• A player/pair is entitled to prizes/points according to results actually obtained before any withdrawal due to injury. If a player/pair withdraws for any reason prior to competing in an event the player/pair will not receive any ranking points and will not count towards qualification purposes.

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6. Scoring


• All elimination round matches will be the best of 3 games to 15 rally points with extended to 21 points.


7. Coaching

Coaching is allowed only at designated intervals.

8. Shuttles

Feathered shuttles will be used. 9. Trophies

Trophies or Medals will be awarded to winners and runners up.


BW encourages the use of suitable badminton clothing at all events and supports the education of players about clothing regulations. Event organisers are requested to follow this lead. All Clothing must be suitable badminton clothing. Abstract designs are permitted when devoid of advertising, commercial or promotional content. The shirt may carry on the front the flag or national emblem of the country represented. The shirt may carry the players name and be on the back of the shirt.

Advertising on Players’ Clothing: (i) The shirt may carry the following advertising: a). Adverts may appear on the following locations: left sleeve, right sleeve, left collar, right collar, front of shirt. Each advert must be 20sq cm or less and there must be no more than three in total and only one per location and; b). Advertising contained in a band of uniform width not exceeding 10cm, such band may be at any angle and may be on the front of the shirt, back of the shirt, or both. (ii) Other clothing: a). Each sock and each shoe may carry two adverts provided each advert is 20 sq cm or less. b). Each other article of clothing may carry one advertisement of 20sq cm or less.

11. Photography

In line with Badminton Wales’ Photographic/Recorded Images Policy, any person wishing to engage in any photography or videoing should complete a Photography and Video

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Recording Registration Form (Appendix 1) and hand it in to the Tournament Organiser before any photography/video is undertaken. Any unauthorised photographer who will not agree to these conditions may be reported to the appropriate authority.


photographs/videos for purposes including (but not restricted to) news items (both online and newspaper), marketing materials/outlets, education and training, player analysis, performance, development, selection and event promotion.

If Players have any concerns about being photographed at our events please complete the

Photography/Video Refusal of Consent Form, which can be found at the end of these conditions (Appendix 2). This form must be handed to the Tournament Organiser on arrival.

12. Latest Rankings

The latest Welsh Satellite Series rankings can be found on the BW website. Where two or more players/pairs have the same number of points in the ranking tables the actual positions will be determined by using the average number of points awarded i.e. the number of points awarded divided by the number of events played.

13. Ranking Points

The following points system will be used for every tournament

Winner 488 Runner-up 438 Semi-Finalist 388 Quarter Finalist 339 Last 16 290 Last 32 240 3rd in group 190 4/5th in group 140

In case of injury ranking points already won will be awarded. In the event that there is a single entrant in an event half of the winner points (244) will be

awarded to that player. Should a tournament be cancelled, no points will be awarded to any entrants.

14. Series Winners

At the end of the series the highest ranked player/pair will be awarded prize money, provided that they have played at least 2 BW Senior Gold Tournaments and 1 BW Senior Silver Tournament.

• Men’s Singles = £100.00

• Women’s Singles = £100.00

• Men’s Doubles = £100.00 per pair (£50.00 per player)

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• Women’s Doubles = £100.00 per pair (£50.00 per player)

• Mixed Doubles = £100.00 per pair (£50.00 per player)



ENTRIES NUMBER OF

GROUPS SIZE OF GROUPS

Makeup of Semi-finals/finals








Semi-final – Winner A v Winner 1 Winner B v Winner 2 Final – Winner A&1 v Winner B&2






Semi-final – Winner 1 v Winner 2 Winner 3 v Winner 4 Final – Winner 1/2 v Winner 3/4

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SIZE OF GROUPS






15 5 3 1st round – R/up E v R/up C & R/up D v R/up A Quarter Final – 1. Winner A v winner of [R/up E v R/up C] 2. Winner C v R/up B 3. Winner D v Winner E 4. Winner B v winner [R/up D v R/up A] Semi-final – 1 v 2 & 3 v 4. Final – Winner 1/2 v Winner 3/4

16 5 1 x 4 + 4 x 3 1st round – R/up E v R/up C & R/up D v R/up A Quarter Final – 1. Winner A v winner of [R/up E v R/up C] 2. Winner C v R/up B 3. Winner D v Winner E 4. Winner B v winner [R/up D v R/up A] Semi-final – 1 v 2 & 3 v 4. Final – Winner 1/2 v Winner 3/4

17 5 2 x 4 + 3 x 3 1st round – R/up E v R/up C & R/up D v R/up A Quarter Final – 1. Winner A v winner of [R/up E v R/up C] 2. Winner C v R/up B 3. Winner D v Winner E 4. Winner B v winner [R/up D v R/up A] Semi-final – 1 v 2 & 3 v 4. Final – Winner 1/2 v Winner 3/4

18 6 3 1st Round – R/up F v R/up D & R/up B v Winner E & R/up A v Winner F & R/up C v R/up E Quarter Final - 1. Winner A v winner of [R/up F v R/up D] 2. Winner D v winner of [R/up B v Winner E] 3. Winner C v [R/up A v Winner F] 4. Winner B v [R/up C v R/up E] Semi-final – 1 v 2 & 3 v 4. Final – Winner 1/2 v Winner 3/4

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SIZE OF GROUPS


19 6 5 x 3 + 1 x 4 1st Round – R/up F v R/up D & R/up B v Winner E & R/up A v Winner F & R/up C v R/up E Quarter Final - 1. Winner A v winner of [R/up F v R/up D] 2. Winner D v winner of [R/up B v Winner E] 3. Winner C v [R/up A v Winner F] 4. Winner B v [R/up C v R/up E] Semi-final – 1 v 2 & 3 v 4. Final – Winner 1/2 v Winner 3/4

20 6 4 x 3 + 2 x 4 1st Round – R/up F v R/up D & R/up B v Winner E & R/up A v Winner F & R/up C v R/up E Quarter Final - 1. Winner A v winner of [R/up F v R/up D] 2. Winner D v winner of [R/up B v Winner E] 3. Winner C v [R/up A v Winner F] 4. Winner B v [R/up C v R/up E] Semi-final – 1 v 2 & 3 v 4. Final – Winner 1/2 v Winner 3/4

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Senior Silver

1. Competitions

There are currently 3 Badminton Wales (BW) Welsh Senior Silver tournaments planned for the 2017-18 season: North Wales (TBC), Aberystwyth, Ebbw Vale.

2. Events

BW Senior Silver Tournaments will be played in a Monrad/Compass format. They will feature one event only, decided by the Tournament Organiser. For example; Level Doubles only.

3. Eligibility

All players are welcome to compete, even players who have represented their country at senior international level in the 3 years prior to the start of the season. Competitors must be affiliated to BW, either through their club, individually or to an associated body (e.g. Badminton England). If you are unsure of your affiliation, please check with your club, Badminton Wales or associated body. Unaffiliated players will be required to affiliate to BW at the time of entry. Affiliation costs £12.00 for adults and £6.00 for juniors, to cover membership and insurance for the season. This must be paid to BW and forwarded along with their membership application form which can be found at www.badminton.wales/membership












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An entry list and times of play will be displayed on the BW Tournament Software website at least 48 hours prior to the tournament date. Refunds will not be provided unless there are exceptional circumstances (e.g. partner required or no partner found, cancellation of tournament). Entry fees will be set by the Tournament Organisers and may vary from tournament to tournament.

5. Competition Format (See full table page 5-6)


• Where there is more than one group, all players will advance through to an elimination/second group stage of the tournament.



• A player’s position will be decided based upon their group match results.


• The number of matches won


• If three or more players/pairs have won the same number of matches, ranking will be established by the difference between total games won and total games lost, with greater positive difference ranked higher.





• If illness, injury or other unavoidable hindrance prevents a player/pair completing all the pool matches, all the results of that player/pair will be deleted. Retiring during a match will be considered as not completing all pool matches.

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• A player/pair is entitled to prizes/points according to results actually obtained before any withdrawal due to injury. If a player/pair withdraws for any reason prior to competing in an event the player/pair will not receive any ranking points and will not count towards qualification purposes.

6. Scoring


• All elimination round matches will be the best of 3 games to 15 rally points with extended to 21 points.


7. Coaching

Coaching is allowed only at designated intervals.

8. Shuttles

Feathered shuttles will be used. 9. Trophies

Trophies or Medals will be awarded to winners and runners up.


BW encourages the use of suitable badminton clothing at all events and supports the education of players about clothing regulations. Event organisers are requested to follow this lead. All Clothing must be suitable badminton clothing. Abstract designs are permitted when devoid of advertising, commercial or promotional content. The shirt may carry on the front the flag or national emblem of the country represented. The shirt may carry the players name and be on the back of the shirt.

Advertising on Players’ Clothing: (i) The shirt may carry the following advertising: a). Adverts may appear on the following locations: left sleeve, right sleeve, left collar, right collar, front of shirt. Each advert must be 20sq cm or less and there must be no more than three in total and only one per location and; b). Advertising contained in a band of uniform width not exceeding 10cm, such band may be at any angle and may be on the front of the shirt, back of the shirt, or both. (ii) Other clothing: a). Each sock and each shoe may carry two adverts provided each advert is 20 sq cm or

less. b). Each other article of clothing may carry one advertisement of 20sq cm or less.

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11. Photography

In line with Badminton Wales’ Photographic/Recorded Images Policy, any person wishing to engage in any photography or videoing should complete a Photography and Video Recording Registration Form (Appendix 1) and hand it in to the Tournament Organiser before any photography/video is undertaken. Any unauthorised photographer who will not agree to these conditions may be reported to the appropriate authority.


photographs/videos for purposes including (but not restricted to) news items (both online and newspaper), marketing materials/outlets, education and training, player analysis, performance, development, selection and event promotion.

If Players have any concerns about being photographed at our events please complete the

Photography/Video Refusal of Consent Form, which can be found at the end of these conditions (Appendix 2). This form must be handed to the Tournament Organiser on arrival.

12. Latest Rankings

The latest Welsh Satellite Series rankings can be found on the BW website. Where two or more players/pairs have the same number of points in the ranking tables the actual positions will be determined by using the average number of points awarded i.e. the number of points awarded divided by the number of events played.

13. Ranking Points

The following points system will be used for every tournament


Semi Finalist 259 Quarter Finalist 226 9th (3rd in group) 200

10th (4th in group) 174 11th (5th in group) 148 12th 122 13th 96 14th 70 15th 44 16th 18

In case of injury ranking points already won will be awarded. In the event that there is a single entrant in an event half of the winner points (244) will be

awarded to that player. Should a tournament be cancelled, no points will be awarded to any entrants.

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14. Series Winners

At the end of the series the highest ranked player/pair will be awarded prize money, provided that they have played at least 2 BW Senior Gold Tournaments and 1 BW Senior Silver Tournament.

• Men’s Singles = £100.00

• Women’s Singles = £100.00

• Men’s Doubles = £100.00 per pair (£50.00 per player)

• Women’s Doubles = £100.00 per pair (£50.00 per player)

• Mixed Doubles = £100.00 per pair (£50.00 per player)

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Competition Format


Tournaments Organisers may choose to play their events based on the following two formats:

Format 1 - Groups

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Format 2 - Elimination

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Vets Masters

1. Venue


2. Key Dates

Entry Closes: 12:00 on Monday 15th January 2018

Final Withdrawal Date without fee: 23:59 on Wednesday 17th January 2018

Draw and Schedule Published: Thursday 18th January 2018

Event: From 09:00 Saturday 20th January 2018

3. Events

Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles.

4. Eligibility

Competitors must be qualified to represent Wales at International level and be affiliated to

Badminton Wales (BW) or to an Association in membership of the BWF.

More information on eligibility can be found in the International Representation Rules here:

http://www.badminton.wales/policies-procedures

5. Entry

Each competitor must enter separately online. If at its discretion the Association should accept

entries and / or fees after the closing date there will be a surcharge of £5.00 per player.

However, no entries will be accepted after the Entry List is published.

Competitors can enter online by clicking here.

Entries will not be accepted without payment. Payment can be made upon completion of

online entry via PayPal or Debit/Credit Card.

Tournament Software currently do not accommodate more than 8 event entries per

tournament however, if you wish to enter more please email Carissa Turner who will input your

entry manually.

Refunds will not be provided (unless no partner found, change of tournament date or cancellation of event).





- Matches will be played as the best of 3 games to 21 points with extended play

- The period for knocking-up before any match shall not exceed three minutes

- An interval not exceeding 60 seconds shall be permitted when the leading score reaches 11


- All competitors must be prepared to play at the times determined for the events for which


http://badmintonwales.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=6D452AF9-2EF8-46AD-A453-38A783D1ACA2

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they have entered; failure to do so may result in the players disqualification.



colours.

iii. Abstract designs are permitted when devoid of advertising, commercial or promotional content iv. The shirt may carry on the front the flag or national emblem of the country represented

The shirt may carry the following advertising as in BWF Regulations 23.2.1 – 23.2.3: 23.2.1 A maximum of one advertisement may appear on each of the following locations; left

sleeve, right sleeve, left shoulder, right shoulder, left collar, right collar, right chest, left chest

and centre chest. The shoulder is defined as the visible part of the shoulder on the front of the

shirt. There must be no more than five advertisements in total and National flags or emblems

for the purpose of this regulation count as advertisements.

Each advertisement, including National flags or emblems, must be 20 square centimetres or less.

23.2.2 In addition to the above, one BWF mark may be worn in the form of a non-commercial

emblem, as defined by BWF from time to time (e.g. BWF logo, integrity campaign logo or

similar). The mark must not exceed 20 square centimetres and must follow the definition of the

mark outlined by BWF. The mark can appear on any of the following locations not already used

for advertising or a national flag or emblem: left sleeve, right sleeve, left shoulder, right

shoulder, left collar, right collar, right chest, left chest and centre chest.

23.2.3 Advertising contained in a band of uniform width not exceeding 10 centimetres on the

front and not exceeding five centimetres on the backs. Such a band may be at any angle and

may be on the front of the shirt, the back of the shirt, or both.

8. Draw The draw will be seeded. Seedings will be made based on current World and Welsh Rankings. Previous National results and other tournament results may be taken in to consideration when seeding players. Singles events will be based on a knockout system. All doubles first round matches will be on a group basis with the winner and runner up progressing to the knockout stages. If the entry level for an event is sufficient for only one group, the result will be decided by the results of the group games. There will be no final play off.


Ranking in events played under the pool system or in groups. Ranking will be established by the number of matches won. - If two players/pairs have won the same number of matches, the winner of the match between

them will be ranked higher - If three or more players/pairs have won the same number of matches, ranking will be

established by the difference between total games won and total games lost, with the greater positive difference ranked higher

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- If this still leaves two players/pairs equal, the winner of the match between them will be ranked higher

- If three or more players/pairs have won the same number of matches and are equal in the difference between total games won and total games lost, ranking will be established by the difference between total points won and total points lost, with greater positive difference ranked higher

- If this still leaves two players/pairs equal, the winner of the match between them will be ranked higher

- If three or more players/pairs are still equal, then ranking will be established by drawing lots If illness, injury or other unavoidable hindrance prevents a player/pair completing all the pool matches, all the results of that player/pair shall be deleted. Retiring during a match shall be considered to be not completing all pool matches.

10. Withdrawal

A player/pair is entitled to prizes according to results actually obtained before any withdrawal due to injury. From the time of the draw all communications between the player and tournament secretary /

Referee regarding withdrawal, late arrival, etc. must be with the player listed, and not via third

parties.

iii. Failure to arrive without notification: £50.00 iv. Failure to arrive with notification within a reasonable period but without proper reason: £35.00

11. Shuttles

Yonex feather shuttles will be used.

12. Courts

Up to 9 courts will be used during the tournament.

13. Arrival


Players not prepared to play when called will be scratched and in consequence no player should

leave the hall without first notifying the Referee.


14. Coaching

Coaching is permitted during the championships.

15. Trophies

Individual trophies shall be awarded to the Winners and Runner-Ups.

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16. Drug Testing




contested to these rules. You should be advised that participants may be subject to random

testing for drugs at any time during the event by agents sanctioned by the association of the

BWF. Failure to comply with a request for testing may result in you being subject to the same

sanction as for a positive doping test. For a list of banned substances you should refer to the UK

sport website(www.uksport.gov.uk)

17. Photography




development, selection and event promotion.

By entering this event you are consenting for your child to be photographed and/or recorded

by Badminton Wales, participants and/or spectators.

If any person has any concerns with being photographed at our events, please complete the

Photography/Video Refusal of Consent Form. This form must be handed to the Tournament

Organiser on arrival.

The Refusal of Consent Form can be found in Appendix 2 of our Photographic/Recorded Images

Policy here: http://www.badminton.wales/policies-procedures

The association reserves the right to add to, or alter, these regulations. Its decision in all

matters shall be final. Any person deemed to be in breach of these regulations may be

withdrawn from the event and/or asked to leave the hall.

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Top Schools Competition

1. Competitions The Regional Championships will take place at:-

• South Wales – Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. – 23rd October 2018

• North Wales – Glyndwyr University Sport Centre, Plas Coch, Mold Road, Wrexham – 24th October 2018

Winners of the Regional Events will then be invited to compete in the National Finals to be held at:

• Aberystwyth University Sports Cage, Sports Centre, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AR – 6th February 2019 TBCCCCCC

2. Entries

Entries for the event must be made on the official entry form by Friday 21ST September 2018 and sent to the [email protected] attached with these regulations. Each school may enter a maximum of two Boys teams and two Girls teams. The Team Manager’s contact details must be completed on the entry form.

3. Eligibility The tournament is open to all individual schools in WALES. Selected players must be on the School Register of the school they represent and be under 16 (year 11 or below) at midnight on 31st August / 1st Sept 2018.

4. Entry Fees

The entry fee for the Regional events will be £10 per team and should accompany the entry form. Cheques should be made payable to Badminton Wales. Please note there is an affiliation fee of £20 for the season and this will need to be paid also. Each school is responsible for its own expenses for all matches.

5. Competition Format

The Regional events will be played on a group basis, with a minimum of 3 teams in each group. Knockout matches to determine final positions will be played in a format to be decided by the competition controller subject to the number of groups and the time/courts availability. The event is split into Boys and Girls. Each team will consist of four players.

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Each match will consist of 5 games. 2 x Singles and 3 x Doubles, with each player playing two games. The format will be: Singles:

• (a) 1 v 1.

• (b) 2 v 2. Doubles:

• (c) 3 & 4 v 3 & 4.

• (d) 1 may play with 3, or 4 v 1 with either 3 or 4

• (e) 2 may play with 4, or 3 v 2 with 4 or 3. At least four players must be nominated in strict order of singles ability and this order used throughout the tournament. A reserve may be added to the team nominations but must take up a lower position than those previously nominated. In singles play the players must play in their ranked position. In doubles play, the first ranked player must play in the Second doubles match (d). For each match a score sheet must be completed and both Team managers are required to sign it as confirmation of the result. Team Managers will be responsible for ensuring that a correct result sheet is handed in after every match to the Event Organiser. Score sheets will be available at the event.

6. Scoring

Each game will be one to 21 points without extended play (rally scoring) for Boys & Girls. At the BW Top School Finals, the final match (for 1st and 2nd position) will be best of 3 games first to 15 rally points with extended play to 21 points.

7. Shuttles


8. Photography

In line with Badminton Wales’ Photographic/Recorded Images Policy, any person wishing to engage in any photography or videoing should complete a Photography and Video Recording Registration Form (available on the day of the competition) and hand it in to the Tournament Organiser before any photography/video is undertaken. Any unauthorised photographer who will not agree to these conditions may be reported to the appropriate authority.

Photographs/videos will be taken at these events and Badminton Wales may use these photographs/videos for purposes including (but not restricted to) news items (both online and newspaper), marketing materials/outlets, education and training, player analysis, performance, development, selection and event promotion. If schools have any concerns with their pupils being photographed at our events please complete the Photography/Video Refusal of Consent Form (available on the day of the competition).

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Top Schools Competition (Entry Form: Year 11 & Below)

Name of School: ………………………………………………………………. Badminton Contact Name: ….……………………………………… Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………. Postcode: ……………………………………………………………………. Phone No: .…………………………………………………………………….… Email: …………………………………………………………………………. BW Affiliation No: ……………………. (If already affiliated) We would like to enter the following teams in the above competition: Boys (Number of teams) Girls (Number of teams) Note: Please ensure correct payment is sent WITH the entry form: £20 for affiliation, plus £10 per team entered into the Top School Badminton Championship. Cheques should be made payable to Badminton Wales. Please return to: James Dowle, Badminton Wales, Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW. [email protected]


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Team Nomination Form School: …………………………………………………….……………… Manager: ……………..………….……………………………..… BW Affiliation No: …………….

Team Nominations: (Players must be in Order of Strength i.e.; Top player ranked at No.1, etc.)

Boys Team 1 Girls Team 1

Player Name: Date of Birth: Player Name: Date of Birth:

Boys Team 2 Girls Team 2

Player Name: Date of Birth: Player Name: Date of Birth:

Please complete the above for your competing teams. This form must be handed to the referee on arrival at the event and prior to your first match.

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Shuttle Time Schools Competition

1. Competitions

There will be 2 separate events; years 7&8 and years 9&10

The event is split into a Boys and Girls team competition. Each team will consist of four players. Schools can enter up to 2 Boy and 2 Girl teams per event. Local Authorities will carry out the initial round of matches, which must be completed by Friday 8th February 2019. The Boys and Girls winners in years 7&8 and 9&10 from each local authority will go forward to compete in the regional finals. The regional finals are split into 2 regions;

South Wales – Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, RCT, Caerphilly, Bridgend, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Monmouth, Newport & Merthyr Tydfil, Swansea, Carmarthen, NPT, Pembroke, Ceredigion & South Powys North Wales –Anglesey, North Powys, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire & Wrexham

The regional finals will take place at:

South Wales – Sport Wales National Centre on Wednesday 6th March 2019 North Wales – Deeside Leisure Centre on Wednesday 6th March 2019

The cost of staging the regional finals in South Wales and North Wales will be split between those LA’s from that area. Each LA will be invoiced by BW after the event. This cost will be £80 per LA.

2. Entries South Wales – Entries for the local events must be made on the official entry form by Friday 14th December 2018 and sent to the school’s Local Authority. Entries for the Regional Finals must be made via the Local Authority and sent to Angela Stevens at [email protected] by Friday 15th February 2019. North Wales - Entries for the local events must be made on the official entry form by Friday 15th December 2017 and sent to the school’s Local Authority. Entries for the Regional Finals must be made via the Local Authority and sent to Angela Stevens at [email protected] by Friday 15th February 2019.

3. Eligibility

Selected pupils must be in years 7&8, 9&10 and be on the School Register of the school they represent.

Players in the following squads are not allowed to enter: High Performance Squads, Regional Academies. 5x60/AYP officers should check with players that play outside of school that they are not members of any of the squads named above.



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4. Competition Format

Badminton Wales advises Local Authorities to carry out their local event using the same format as stated below:

• Matches can be completed on a one day format or by home and away fixtures. If using a one day format matches can be completed on a round robin basis followed by knockouts.

• Each match will consist of 5 games. 2 x Singles and 3 x Doubles, with each player playing two games. The format will be: Singles:

• 1 v 1.

• 2 v 2. Doubles:

• (c) 3&4 v 3&4.

• (c) 1&3 v 1&3.

• (e) 2&4 v 2&4.

• At least four players must be nominated in strict order of singles ability (see page 3&4) and this order used throughout the tournament. A reserve may be added to the team nominations but must take up a lower position than those previously nominated.

• In singles play the players must play in their ranked position.

• In doubles play the first ranked player must play in the Second doubles match (c).

• For each match a score sheet must (appendix 3) be completed and both 5x60 officers are required to sign it as confirmation of the result. 5x60 officers will be responsible for ensuring that a correct result sheet is handed in after every match to the tournament secretary.

• Each match will normally last approximately 1hour, using 1 badminton court.

• Each game will be one to 21 points (rally scoring) for Boys & Girls.

• Scoring can be adjusted slightly should there be any timing issues, for example matches can be played to 11 or 15 instead of 21. At the Regional Finals, scoring will be one game first to 21 without setting.

5. Photography

In line with Badminton Wales’ Photographic/Recorded Images Policy, any person wishing to engage in any photography or videoing should complete a Photography and Video Recording Registration Form (Appendix 1) and hand it in to the Tournament Organiser

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before any photography/video is undertaken. Any unauthorised photographer who will not agree to these conditions may be reported to the appropriate authority. Photographs/videos will be taken at the regional finals and Badminton Wales may use these photographs/videos for purposes including (but not restricted to) news items (both online and newspaper), marketing materials/outlets, education and training, player analysis, performance, development, selection and event promotion. If schools have any concerns with their pupils being photographed at our events please complete the Photography/Video Refusal of Consent Form, which can be found at the end of these conditions (Appendix 2). This form must be handed to the Tournament Organiser on arrival.

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Team Nomination Form – Year 7&8 Name of School________________________________________________________ 5x60/AYP officer __________________________________________________________ Team Nominations (Players must be in Order of Strength i.e.; Top player ranked at No.1 etc) Boys Team 1 Girls Team 1 Player Name Key Stage Player Name Key Stage 1.____________________ __________ 1.____________________ __________ 2.____________________ __________ 2.____________________ __________ 3.____________________ __________ 3.____________________ __________ 4.____________________ __________ 4.____________________ __________ Boys Team 2 Girls Team 2 Player Name Key Stage Player Name Key Stage 1.____________________ __________ 1.____________________ __________ 2.____________________ __________ 2.____________________ __________ 3.____________________ __________ 3.____________________ __________ 4.____________________ __________ 4.____________________ __________ Please complete the above for your competing teams, then hand to the opposing 5x60 officer, or if competing in the one day event, give to the event organiser on arrival.

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Team Nomination Form – Year 9&10 Name of School________________________________________________________ 5x60/AYP officer __________________________________________________________ Team Nominations (Players must be in Order of Strength i.e.; Top player ranked at No.1 etc) Boys Team 1 Girls Team 1 Player Name Key Stage Player Name Key Stage 1.____________________ __________ 1.____________________ __________ 2.____________________ __________ 2.____________________ __________ 3.____________________ __________ 3.____________________ __________ 4.____________________ __________ 4.____________________ __________ Boys Team 2 Girls Team 2 Player Name Key Stage Player Name Key Stage 1.____________________ __________ 1.____________________ __________ 2.____________________ __________ 2.____________________ __________ 3.____________________ __________ 3.____________________ __________ 4.____________________ __________ 4.____________________ __________ Please complete the above for your competing teams, then hand to the opposing 5x60 officer, or if competing in the one day event, give to the event organiser on arrival.

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APPENDIX 1 Photography and Video Recording Registration Form

This form should be completed by anyone wishing to take photographs or recording images at a badminton event.

Personal Details

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Postcode: ____________________________ Telephone/Mobile: ____________________________

Email:________________________________________________________________________________ Details about the event which you are registering to take photographs at

Programme/Event name: _______________________________________________________________

Venue: ______________________________________________________________________________

Date/s: ______________________________________________________________________________

Declaration

I wish to take photographs or record images during the course of the above programme/event. I have read

and agree to abide by the guidelines laid down by Badminton Wales in their Photographic/Recorded

Images Policy and confirm that the photographs or recorded images will only be used in an appropriate

manner.

I acknowledge that if it is deemed that I have used the photographs or recorded images inappropriately,

this may result in me being unable to use photographic equipment at badminton programmes/events in the

future and that the incident may be reported to the safeguarding lead officer at Badminton Wales.

Signature _______________________________ individual/parent/guardian/coach (delete as appropriate)

Print Name ______________________________

Date __ __ / __ __ / __ __

Please describe how the photographs or recorded images will be used

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

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APPENDIX 2

Photography/Video Refusal of Consent Form

To eliminate the possibility of miscommunication, Badminton Wales advises that the Photography/Video Refusal of Consent Form should be filled in per tournament/event due to

there being different organisers running the various BW sanctioned events.

Name:__________________________________________________ DOB: ________________________

I refuse permission for the taking and/or publication of images of my child in respect of the

______________________________________________________________(name of tournament/event).

Signature _______________________________ parent/guardian/carer (delete as appropriate)

Print Name ______________________________

Date __ __ / __ __ / __ __

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APPENDIX 1

Photography and Video Recording Registration Form

This form should be completed by anyone wishing to take photographs or recording images at a badminton event.

Personal Details

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Postcode: ____________________________ Telephone/Mobile: ____________________________

Email:________________________________________________________________________________ Details about the event which you are registering to take photographs at

Programme/Event name: _______________________________________________________________

Venue: ______________________________________________________________________________

Date/s: ______________________________________________________________________________ Please describe how the photographs or recorded images will be used

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Declaration

I wish to take photographs or record images during the course of the above programme/event. I have read

and agree to abide by the guidelines laid down by Badminton Wales in their Photographic/Recorded

Images Policy and confirm that the photographs or recorded images will only be used in an appropriate

manner.

I acknowledge that if it is deemed that I have used the photographs or recorded images inappropriately,

this may result in me being unable to use photographic equipment at badminton programmes/events in the

future and that the incident may be reported to the safeguarding lead officer at Badminton Wales.

Signature _______________________________ individual/parent/guardian/coach (delete as appropriate)

Print Name ______________________________

Date __ __ / __ __ / __ __

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APPENDIX 2

Photography/Video Refusal of Consent Form To eliminate the possibility of miscommunication, Badminton Wales advises that the

Photography/Video. Refusal of Consent Form should be filled in per tournament/event due to there being

different organisers running the various BW sanctioned events.

Name:__________________________________________________ DOB: ________________________

I refuse permission for the taking and/or publication of images of my child in respect of the

______________________________________________________________(name of tournament/event).

Signature _______________________________ parent/guardian/carer (delete as appropriate)

Print Name ______________________________

Date __ __ / __ __ / __ __

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PERFORMANCE PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT

Badminton Wales are committed to providing a performance environment which represents the

opportunity for individuals to be educated and perform within a safe environment. This Code of Conduct

sets the standards and expectations for Regional Academy/High Performance players who are part of the

Badminton Wales Performance Pathway. The Code of Conduct has been developed to encourage

standards of good practice and to protect the welfare and wellbeing of all those involved in the game,

particularly young players themselves.

As a performance player I agree to the following statements: -

• Show respect and fair play to my opponents and coaches

• Play within the rules and spirit of the game

• Encourage, support and co-operate with my team-mates

• Respect the officials and accept all decisions in a dignified manner

• Accept and understand that the mis-conduct and behaviour of my support team (family, friends, coaches etc) within the Badminton environment may impact my future participation

In order that I remain a valued and respected member of the Badminton Wales Performance Pathway I,

.…………………………........................ (name) agree to abide by Badminton Wales Code of Ethics & Behaviour

and the Performance Players Code of Conduct.

Signature…………………………………………… Date....................................................

In affiliating to Badminton Wales, you agree to abide but this Code of Conduct and all of Badminton

Wales’s policies and procedures. Badminton Wales therefore has the right to investigate and take

disciplinary action against any alleged or suspected breach of the Code of Conduct which may bring the

game of Badminton and Badminton Wales into disrepute.

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BADMINTON WALES PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT

Badminton Wales are committed to providing a performance environment which represents the

opportunity for individuals to be educated and perform within a safe environment. This Code of Conduct

(is in addition to BW Code of Ethics and Behaviour) sets the standards and expectations for parents and

those closely associated with Badminton Wales Regional Academy and High- Performance players who

are part of the Performance Pathway.

The Parents Code of Conduct has been developed to encourage standards of good practice and to

protect the welfare and wellbeing of all those involved in the game, particularly young players

themselves.

PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT

• Encourage your child to play by the laws of the game

• Avoid pressurising players about winning or losing

• Be respectful in your support and encourage all players, including the opposition

• Never publicly criticise your child or other players/parents/coaches (this includes online)

• Do not question decisions made by the match officials

• Remain a healthy distance from the playing area to avoid distracting your child

• Do not enter the field of play (court)

• Refrain from coaching from the side-lines

• Respect the Coaches and their roles

Disclaimer

I fully accept that any mis-conduct through unacceptable behaviour either by myself or those closely

associated, and within my child’s support team, could impact the future participation of my child.

In order that I remain a valued supporter of my child and the Badminton Wales performance

environment I, ……………………........... Parent/Guardian of .......……………………………… (name) agree to abide

by Badminton Wales Code of Ethics & Behaviour and the Parents Code of Conduct.

Signature ……………………………………………. Date................................................... By your child affiliating to Badminton Wales, you agree to abide but this Code of Conduct and all of Badminton Wales’s policies and procedures. Badminton Wales therefore has the right to investigate and take disciplinary action against any alleged or suspected breach of the Code of Conduct which may bring the game of Badminton and Badminton Wales into disrepute.

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