Isca Junior Badminton Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all its members.

The purpose of these rules is to ensure that all players are aware of and accept their responsibilities to themselves, other players, coaches and the committee of Isca Junior Badminton Club.

• Players will show respect to all other players, coaches and adults involved in coaching sessions.
• Players will conduct themselves, on and off court, in an appropriate manner.
• Players must play within the rules and respect the decisions of other players and officials.
• Players must arrive to sessions punctually and with appropriate kit.
• Shoe laces must be securely fastened.
• Players are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs or to smoke during sessions.
• Players must wear protective eyewear when asked by a coach.
• No sweets/chewing gum allowed on court.
• Small items of jewellery may be worn at the discretion of the coach.
• Registration forms must be completed and handed in before any play commences.
• Players must be collected by a parent/guardian on time and from within the hall.
• Any player missing 3 consecutive nights without informing a leader will be excluded, and their place given to the next person on the waiting list.
• No refunds will be given on the term’s fees.
• Misbehaviour may result in suspension or exclusion.

Child Protection Policy 

Isca Juniors guide to Badminton tournaments

What is a tournament?

• A tournament is a type of Badminton competition.  The tournaments are usually held on one day with the event finishing at the end of that day.
• Tournaments are based on a knock out format.  There are several rounds with a medal or trophy at the end.  To progress through the tournament you need to win your games.  If you do not win you are knocked out and take no further part in the competition.
• Some tournaments have the first round as a group or box.  This is where players play against everyone in the group and the top 1 or 2 players progress to the next round.
• Some tournaments have a “plate” competition.  So those who get knocked out in the first round go into the plate competition.  However if they get knocked out there then they take no further part in the competition.  The tournament rules will tell you more about the format for that tournament.
• Players enter individually or as individual pairs rather than as a team.
• Players can normally enter three events, singles, girls or boys doubles (2 boys or 2 girls playing together) or mixed doubles (1 boy and 1 girl playing together)
• Players can enter all three events, two events or just one event.  There is an entry fee for each event.  The more events you enter the more you entries fees will cost.

Why would I want to play in a tournament?

• You get to play different people
• You get to test out your skill in a competitive environment.
• It is exciting and fun to try and win a trophy.

Who organises tournaments?

• A variety of people organise tournaments.  In Devon, the Devon County Badminton association and the East Devon Junior League organise tournaments. Somerset and Cornwall Badminton Associations also run tournaments and Badminton England run a national tournament circuit.

Which tournaments can I enter?

Well, on the whole tournaments are open to everyone regardless of ability but it depends on the rules of the tournament and how old you are.

• Tournaments are generally classified into junior and senior (adult) tournaments.  Only people under 18 can enter junior tournaments whereas good juniors can enter senior tournaments if they so wish
• On the whole junior tournaments also have age categories to ensure players of a similar age play against each other.
• The most common age classifications are under 11, under 13, under 15 and under 17.  The tournament rules will have a cut off date.  If you are for example under 13 on 1 January 2013 you can enter the under 13 section.  If not you will enter the under 15 section.  Some tournaments have other age groupings and other cut off dates so you will need to check the specific tournament rules.
• Tournaments can also be classed as open (where anyone can enter) or restricted (where there is a condition on who can enter).
• Some tournaments will have novice sections or be a novice tournament.  On the whole this means you can only enter if you have NOT played for your county.
• The Badminton England junior circuit has 3 levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold.  Your results in the tournament will give you a grading which will then determine which level of tournament you can enter.  All tournaments are open to anybody, provided their grading is not above that allowed for that tournament.

Tournaments can also vary in standard

• If you are new to tournaments then select a tournament that is a novice or has a novice group. The Badminton England Bronze tournaments are a good place if you want some stronger competition.
• A tournament list is below

When can I enter?

• Tournament secretaries will issue forms usually through a website.   You can enter from then but must enter by the deadline.  The deadline will be specified in the tournament rules.

I want to enter a doubles event.  How do I find a partner?

 

• You need to ask people to play with you.
• If you cannot find someone at your club, contact iscajuniors123@gmail.com and we can send an email round to see if anyone else is thinking of playing.
• Some tournaments offer an option of putting “partner required” when entering a double event and they will try and find a partner for you but this is not guaranteed.

 Is there anything else I should know?

• The tournament rules will specify a time when you need to be at the tournament.

Have fun!