Lothian Disability Badminton Club & Scottish Disability Sport

Disability badminton

Championships 2017

Saturday January 28th. 2017 – Play Commencing from 9 a.m.

Napier UniversitySports Facility

Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh EH11 4BN

(Classification players with a Learning Disability will take place on Saturday 28th from 9.00 a.m until 10 a.m if required)

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 14thJANUARY 2017

Please send entries to

Lyndon Williams

51. Waverley Road,

Bonnyrigg

Midlothian. EH193BT

Email: bsite:

Tournament Referee: Roselind Hall

Match Control : Alistair Hall

Entrance Fees:

£8 per player per event (or £20 for all 3 events)

Please make cheques payable to ‘Lothian Disability Badminton Club’

The event will be played under BWFand BADMINTONscotlandrules and the referee’s decision will be final

Entry Form

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*IMPORTANT: ALL Players with a Learning Disability must state their Player rating in the space provided

Any PD Players who have not been classified must put N/C in theClass column.

Wheelchair Class W1 / Singles
Yes / No / Level Doubles
Partners Name / Mixed Doubles
Partners Name / Entry Fees (£8 per event)
Player Name (M/F)
Wheelchair Class W2 / Singles
Yes / No / Level Doubles
Partners Name / Mixed Doubles
Partners Name / Entry Fees (£8per event)
Player Name (M/F)
Standing Lower 3 (half court) / Singles
Yes / No / Level Doubles
Partners Name / Mixed Doubles
Partners Name / Entry Fees (£8 per event)
Player Name (M/F)
Standing Lower 4 & Upper 5 (full court) / Class 4 or 5. Please specifiy / Singles
Yes / No / Level Doubles
Partners Name / Mixed Doubles
Partners Name / Entry Fees (£8 per event)
Player Name (M/F)
Learning Disability - Ladies / Player Rating ** / Singles
Yes / No / Level Doubles
Partners Name / Mixed Doubles
Partners Name / Entry Fees (£6 per event)
Player Name (M/F)
Learning Disability - Men / Player Rating ** / Singles
Yes / No / Level Doubles
Partners Name / Mixed Doubles
Partners Name / Entry Fees (£6 per event)
Player Name (M/F)
SS6 / Singles
Yes / No / Level Doubles
Partners Name / Mixed Doubles
Partners Name / Entry Fees (£8 per event)
Player Name (M/F)

Entrance Fee: £8 per player per event (or £20 for 3 events).

Please make cheques payable to Lothian Disability Badminton Club

Please enter ‘Partner Wanted’ if you require a partner for any chosen event(s)

** For the Learning Disability categories, If you do NOT have a player rating, please attach a ‘Divisioning Form’ which must be completed by the players’ coach and insert the player rating in the box above. A responsible coach/individual must also be nominated.

LDBC & SDS Disability Badminton Championships 2017

January 28th. 2017

(Closing date for entries14thJanuary 2017)

I confirm that I am a member of ______Badminton Club affiliated to the Scottish Badminton Union, and/ or a member of ______club/group affiliated to the ______Branch / SDS. I confirm that I have not taken part in any unauthorised tournament, league or match.

Signed ______

FORENAME AND SURNAME ......

ADDRESS ......

...... POSTCODE ......

TEL NO ...... EMAIL ......

DOB ...../...../..... CLUB / Branch...... AFFILIATION NO ......

DATE ...... SIGNED ......

Consent for Players With Learning Disabilities and Players Under 19 Years of Age

I consent to my son/daughter/ward taking part in the LDBC & SDS Disability Badminton Championships, January 28th. 2017 at Napier University Sports Centre.

I also consent to ...... (insert name of competitor) participating in doping control procedures if selected and providing a urine sample under observation for analysis at an accredited laboratory. I understand that failure to submit to doping controls may result in disqualification.

Please identify the name of the person who will be the nominated representative for the player whilst at the tournament ......

NB: This may be a coach, parent or carer, and will need to be present during the entirety of the event.

This person will be the point of contact for the tournament organisers. I confirm I am the person having parental responsibility for ......

in accordance with the appropriate child protection acts.

Signed ...... Parent / Legal Guardian (delete as appropriate)

Address......

...... Postcode......

Tel No ......

PLEASE NOTE

Those players entering the Learning Disabilities Classes must complete the Player Rating Form and return with the entry form and fee.

Should you not wish to be photographed at the event please tick.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Please note that play will commence on the Saturday at 9.30 am.
  • Classification will take place on Saturday at 9 am for those players who have not been classified before or who have been specifically asked to attend.
  • The organising committee reserve the right to combine categories if required.
  • The tournament will be run under the regulations of BWF and BADMINTONscotland standard regulations, and the decision of the Referee will be final.
  • All players must be affiliated to Badminton Scotland.
  • All players must be a permanent resident of Scotland or qualified to represent Scotland under BWF regulations on Nationality.
  • The coaching of players during events will follow BWF guidelines.
  • All Group games and semi-finals – 1 set with no extended scoring / Final - 3 sets with extended scoring for both PD and LD sports classes (time permitting)
  • Please remember that photography is only permitted at the event if you have obtained permission from the Referee. People wishing to do so may request a permit from match control.
  • Players, Coaches, Officials, Parents and Volunteers shall be expected to abide by their governing bodies ‘Code of Conduct’. Please ensure you refer to these conditions prior to the event.
  • LD classified athletes will not be accepted without a responsible coach/individual nominated and present throughout the tournament.
  • Please note that in ALL situations, the Referee’s decision shall be final.

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Code of Conduct

The aim of BADMINTONscotland is to create a lively sporting environment, and to promote the spirit of the game, through the exclusion of unethical behaviour, which will not be tolerated.

I the athlete/coach and volunteer agree to the following:

  1. Treat all others as you would like to be treated, with integrity politeness and admiration.
  1. Practice, play and spectate within the spirit of the game.
  1. Help each other to learn new skills.
  1. Compete as individuals and partners.
  1. Give respect to others – coaches, officials, other players, team managers, parents who help organise/ officiate and play the sport.
  1. Accept final decisions from event referee and court umpires and officials.
  1. Do not direct verbal, physical, emotional abuse towards opponents/coaches/umpires/partners/event organisers/spectators & other team members.
  1. Arrive 30 minutes before the start of play each day to ensure adequate preparation and to be punctual on all occasions, inform event organisers of any injuries which cause you to withdraw from matches.
  1. Respect when officials are working and that their busy role in assisting with the event delivery may make them inaccessible at some times.
  1. Respect that the taking of photographs is to be carried out only with the appropriate accreditation and at times that are appropriate during the event or highlighted by the event organisers so as not disturbing competitors or officials.

Signed:______