YONEX WELSH

JUNIOR NATIONAL

BADMINTON

CHAMPIONSHIPS

2016

U11, U15 U19 on Saturday12th March 2016

U13 & U17 on Sunday 13th March 2016

at

Sport Wales National Centre,

Sophia Gardens,

Cardiff,

CF11 9SW

Tournament Organiser:

Carissa Turner

Badminton Wales

Sport Wales National Centre

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

CF11 9SW

Email: s

Mobile: 07921840676

Tournament Referee

Stephen Temple

No coaching will be allowed during this event.

SPECTATORS WELCOME

CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS

Eligibility / Competitors must be qualified to represent Wales at Junior International level and be affiliated to Badminton Wales (BW) or to an Association in membership of the BWF.
Key Dates / Closing Date:Thursday 3rd of March 2016
Entry List Published: Monday 7thof March 2016
Draw Published: Thursday 10thof March 2016
Arrival / All competitors should report to the Referee on 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. In the event of any disputes the Referee’s decision is final.
Scoring / Best of 3 games to 21 rally points with extended play.
At the conclusion of each match the player should immediately inform match control of the match’s result.
Draw / The draw will be seeded. For age groups played on the same day, players can play in two age groups but not in the same discipline (e.g. cannot play singles in two age groups on the same day).
Singles events will be based on a knockout system.
Doubles events will be based on group stages with the winner and runner up progressing to a knockout stage. 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.
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.
Plate Event / 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.
Group 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 positivedifference 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.
A player/pair is entitled to prizes according to results actually obtained before any withdrawal due to injury.
Entry Forms and Payment / Each competitor must send in a separate entry form. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the referee. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Badminton Wales’. Entries will not be accepted without payment.
Refunds will not be provided (unless partner required or no partner found, change of tournament date).
If confirmation of entry is required please enclose stamped addressed envelope.
Drug Testing / Drug testing may be implemented on players over 16 years old.
Shuttles / Yonex Feather shuttles will be used.
Trophies / Perpetual challenge trophies will be awarded during the championships, but will be retained by the Association.
Winners and Runners-Up will receive trophies/medals to keep.
Clothing / 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 20
sq cm or less.
Time Restrictions / 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.
Coaching / No coaching is permitted during the championships.
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.

JUNIOR NATIONALS 2016

ENTRY FORM

Personal Details (Please complete in BLOCK capitals)
Name: …………………………………………………. Date of Birth: ……………….………………..
Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………… Post Code: ………………..…………………
Phone Number (Home/Mobile): ………………………………….. Years in residence in Wales: ………………
Email Address: …………………………………………………….. County: ……………………………………….
Affiliation Number: ……………… If unsure please contact the BW office: 08450454301

Please place a CLEAR TICK against the age group and event(s) you are entering,

and where applicable, enter the name of your doubles partner. I confirm my doubles partner has submitted an entry form, please tick.

EVENTS / U11 / U13 / U15 / U17 / U19 / Partners Name in Capitals
Boys Singles
Girls Singles
Boys Doubles
Girls Doubles
Mixed Doubles

Entrance Fee:£12 (singles); £8 (doubles); £8 (mixed).

Please make cheques payable toBADMINTON WALES.

A separate entry form must be submitted for each age group entered.

Please confirm how many age groups are being entered

All entries to:

Carissa Turner

Badminton Wales,

Sport Wales National Centre,

Sophia Gardens,Cardiff,

CF11 9SW.

Email: s

Office: 08450454301

Mobile: 07921840676

Closing date: FRIDAY 12th February 2016