BWF Rules and Regulations (February 2018) - 1 PDF

RULES AND REGULATIONS
2018
Retyped by: Raventus Pongoh

Indonesia
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UMPIRE and SERVICE JUDGE INSTRUCTIONS
July 2017
Umpire/SJ Instructions
 Introduction
 These instructions have been produced with the aim of providing all umpires
across the World with guidance to aid their development, enhance the
presentation of badminton and create consistency in their officiating whatever
the tournament or competition at whatever the level.
 Uniform:
 Appearance at all times is important.

 Always wear your BWF uniform or that provided for all umpires at a tournament.
 Black trousers/skirts if preferred by female umpires – not jeans or casual wear
– together with smart black shoes must be worn.
 Umpire, service judge, together with the line judges and court attendants if
available, should assemble, generally 15 minutes before the start time of a
match, at the designated point.
 Umpire should ensure that he/she has a full complement of line judges and if
applicable court attendants.
 Each court will have designated entry and exit locations which will have been
made known at the pre-event briefing.
 Ensure that all members of the technical officials team are aware of these
locations.
 Prior to walking onto court with other court officials and players, ensure players’
clothing complies with the tournament regulations as instructed by the Referee
at the Umpires’ main briefing.
 If you have a mobile phone, be sure it is switched off.
 To assist you with the correct announcement of players’ names you can ask a
coach/team member or umpiring colleague prior to going onto court.
 You may write the names on the score sheet in your own language.
 On given instruction the umpire should lead their team of officials onto the field
of play (FOP).
 Order onto the FOP will generally be umpire, players, service judge, line judges
and court attendants.
 Walk at a pace that others in the team can follow bearing in mind those who may
find it difficult to walk fast.
 Walk on to the court professionally at the designated entry point and stand on
the singles line of the court with your back to the Umpire’s chair. Umpire to
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stand with their feet either side of the short service line and the service judge
to stand nearest the net.
 Hands can be clasped (as shown on picture) or behind your back.
 After the umpire and service judge have shaken hands with the players prior to
the toss, the service judge immediately goes across the court on the opposite
side of the net and stands in front of the service judge’s chair and has a
shuttle(s) ready for the players’ warm up.
 Umpire Instructions
 To conduct the toss the umpire takes one further step into the court.
 Ensure players do not warm up while doing so particularly in doubles and that all
the players are on the umpire’s side of the court.
 Do not turn around and face the umpire’s chair whilst conducting the toss.
 Do not let the coin drop to the floor.
 Clearly indicate who has won the toss
 The umpire should get into the umpire’s chair immediately after the toss. Do
not touch the players’ bags or boxes.
 The 2 minute warm-up starts when you sit on the umpire’s chair and ends with
“Love all, Play”.
 Umpire/SJ Instructions
 Take a moment to look around the court to ensure that everything is correct.
 The service judge should only sit down on their chair once the umpire is in their
chair.
 You should have your stopwatch ready to record any interruption of play such
as injury, suspension of play, etc.
 Do not have your stopwatch hanging round your neck. A wrist watch is preferred.
 Your yellow and red cards should not be visible.
 In singles matches, when scoresheets are used, only write the <<S>> on the
score-sheet for the server but write a <<0>> score for both the server and the
receiver for all games.
 In doubles matches, when scoresheets are used, write the <<S>> and the <<R>> on
the score-sheet to indicate both the server and the receiver and also write <<0>>
score for both for the start of all games.
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 At 90 seconds call “Ready to Play” – this indicates to players and spectators
that the match is about to start.
 Check that players’ equipment, bags, rackets, water bottles, towels, etc. are in
boxes or baskets near the umpire’s chair. Nothing is to hang out of their boxes
or over the A boards. It is however ok for a spare racket to lie on top of their
box.
 Sit straight in your chair.
 Do not cross your legs or feet while sitting in the Umpire’s chair.
 If a female umpire is wearing a skirt, it is then permissible for the umpire to
sit with their ankles crossed.
 If your match is on TV, make sure, if instructed by the Referee, that you
receive a signal to start each game at the proper time.
 Confirm before going on court if intervals are mandatory – this should be
covered at the Umpires’ briefing.
 Do not start your announcement before the players have finished their practice
serves and they are in their respective courts ready to play.
 In singles, as a part of their practice, the players, if they wish, may serve twice
– once from each service court.
 When starting your announcement, extend your right arm, pointing it downward
to indicate and announce the player(s) on your right.
 Extend the left arm pointing it downward to indicate and announce the player(s)
on your left.
 No extension of the arm is necessary to announce which side is serving.
 While making any announcement keep your head up. You may raise the
scoresheet to announce but do not cover your face with it.
 Do not begin your announcement at the start of a match if another
announcement is being made. Make sure there is a pause between <<Love All>>
and <<Play>>. Only say <<Play>> when the players are ready.
 Delay your announcement of the score until the crowd noise subsides unless it
will delay the start of the next rally.
 All announcements must be correct, clear and audible.
 As soon as the service is delivered, have a quick look at the service judge. The
noise of the spectators can be so loud that it is the only way to know if a service
fault call has been made.
 After a quick look at the service judge then follow the shuttle in play.
 When writing the score onto your scoresheet, do it quickly so that you are
looking at your court and players most of the time. Do exactly the same if you
are using an electronic score pad.
 Have a quick look at the scoring device located at the ends of the court every
time in between rallies to be sure scores are correct.
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 If it is wrong, ensure that it is immediately corrected or, if this cannot be done
quickly, ensure the players know it is no longer being used and inform the
Referee of it accordingly.
 Change of Shuttle:
 If both players agree, acknowledge by making a <<yes>> with your head or extend
an open hand towards your service judge. If one player does not want to change
the shuttle, you need to give your decision without asking for the shuttle to be
brought to you. Note that a player, whether serving or receiving, may ask for a
shuttle change.
 Players should not test a shuttle without your permission.
 You should follow the referee’s instruction at briefing with regard to tipping or
changing the speed of the shuttle.
 If mopping is needed, say <<wipe the court>>.
 Do not point to the spot but get the player(s) to indicate where the court needs
mopping.
 During mopping allow the players to towel off or to have a drink, if situation
permits.
 Players should be back on court as soon as mopping is finished.
 It is permitted for players to have a quick towel down between rallies provided
there is no delay of play.
 Ensure that one side is not allowed to be consistently slow in preparing to
serve/receive.
 At the intervals, immediately after announcing the score, request the mopping
of the court – do not waste time as there are often feathers and sweat on the
court.
 During the two-minute interval at the end of a game, the service judge walks to
the umpire’s chair, stands beside it and faces the court.
 If you or the immediate area around the umpire’s chair is wired with
microphones for the media, be careful about what you discuss with your service
judge at intervals, after a game or with a player any time during a match.
 During intervals at the end of a game, do not ask players in doubles who is going
to serve or receive in the next game. You should not assume that it is the same
as in the previous game.
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 Note that the interval is there for coaching purposes. Best practice – identify
server/receiver by observing their positions only.
 Keep the interval time correctly.
 During the intervals, always be aware where the players are. Speak to player(s)
if coach is not leaving the courtside area after the call of <<20 seconds>>.
 Also be aware of possible “Service Court Errors” after a break in play, e.g.
intervals, toweling down and change of ends.
 Immediately following the last rally of the game, call: <<Game>>.
 Make sure to record the end time of the match.
 Your announcement at the end of a match must be done after you shake hands
with the players. Smile if appropriate.
 After your final announcement get out of your chair as soon as possible and with
your service judge walk to the exit point of the court.
 Wait with your service judge at the exit point of the court for your line judges
and court attendants and then exit the court and FOP as a team.
 Thanking of court officials at the end of a match should be done after you have
left the court and its surroundings.
 Complete the score-sheet, if you have used a paper copy, after leaving the court.
(e.g., adding up the shuttles used, time elapsed for the match, etc.).
 If a warning and/or fault has been called during the match, report details at
bottom or on back of scoresheet and advise the referee.
 As quickly as possible, have your score-sheet signed by the referee.
 If an electronic scorepad has been used then only collect the printed
scoresheet if there has been an incident(s) which has to be brought to the
Referee’s attention.
 Informally (or formally if flagrant) warn players for leaving court without
permission, except during intervals, where there is:
 Undue delay in play.
 Throwing sweat onto the court surface.
 Listen carefully to a request/complaint and make a quick decision.
 Call loudly and authoritatively (even if nervous) at all times.
 Make clear any decision by using the relevant call/vocabulary (e.g. “you
touched the net” or “change the shuttle”) and where appropriate use clear
and firm gestures.
 Sit alertly in the chair.
 If you disagree with a line call, immediately after the line call, overrule the call
by saying <<correction>> <<in>> or <<out>>, followed by the new score.
 Where IRS is in use any challenge made by a player must be done immediately.
 Vocabulary that must be used for result(s) of IRS challenge:
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 Challenge successful then call “Correction IN” or “Correction OUT” (as
appropriate) followed by “Service Over” as appropriate, then the score, and
finally call “Play”.
 Challenge unsuccessful then call “Challenge unsuccessful”(“one or no” as
appropriate) challenges remaining”. “Service over” as appropriate, then the
score, and finally call “Play”.
 If the result of a challenge is “No decision” then the original, challenged decision
stands.
 If following a call “Unsighted”, by a line judge IRS gives “No decision” then a
“LET” shall be played.
 A player should not be allowed to influence, whether by calling or gesture, any
line calls.
 A player should not be allowed to protest or dispute a call or argue with a line
judge without at least an informal warning.
 Service Judge Instructions
 It is no longer necessary for the net to be measured before the start of a

match.
 Should the net appear to be low then the arena staff can be called, preferably
during intervals to adjust the net height.
 Do not cross your legs or feet while sitting on your chair.
 Your hands should be rested in a comfortable position in front of you.
 If a female umpire wears a skirt, it is then permissible for the service judge to
sit with ankles crossed.
 Do not hand out warm up shuttles until all players have exercised their choice(s)
arising from the toss.
 Do not keep the tube of shuttles or a shuttle in your hands during the match.
 Place the tube next to your chair and just pull out a shuttle when needed.
 Always receive the used shuttle before issuing a new one to the player who is
serving.
 If shuttles need to be tipped – do so discreetly and have no more than 2 or 3
ready for use. Do not tip the entire tube.
 When watching the server, do not follow the shuttle to the other side.
 Keep your eyes on the server for only a moment after the serve has been
delivered to see if the serve is legal; then look at the umpire (eye contact) and
then you may start to follow the shuttle in play.
 When calling a service fault, the <<fault>> should be called loudly with the
appropriate signal being made and held long enough for the umpire and players
to see.
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 Normally a player should not go to the service judge after a service fault call.
The player must ask the umpire’s permission to speak to the service judge.
 Work as a team with your umpire.
 Discreetly assist the umpire with line calls, double hits, keeping score, etc.
 At the end of the game, making the score one game all, wait for the <<Game>>
call before standing up.
 After the umpire’s announcement walk to place the interval indicator (if one is
used) in the middle of court under the net and then go and stand beside the
umpire’s chair facing your chair on the side of the referee’s table, unless
advised differently.
 Only speak with the umpire if it is necessary.
 At all mid-game intervals, the service judge should remain in his/her chair.
 At the end of a match, stand up to shake hands with the players. Do not shake
hands while sitting on your chair. Smile if appropriate.
 Do not place one or two shuttles on mid court under the net at the end of a
match.
 Once your umpire has made their final announcement walk across the court to
join umpire to leave the court.
 You should refrain from being too friendly with players or comment on players
on social media.
 All these instructions are of course subject to any specific directions given by
referees at their briefings.
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PART II
SECTION 1A
LAWS OF BADMINTON
Definitions
Player Any person playing Badminton.
Match The basic contest in Badminton between opposing sides each
of one or two players.
Singles A match where there is one player on each of the opposing
sides.
Doubles A match where there are two players on each of the
opposing sides.
Serving side The side having the right to serve.
Receiving side The side opposing the serving side.
Rally A sequence of one or more strokes starting with the service,
until the shuttle ceases to be in play.
Stroke A movement of the player’s racket with an intention to hit
the shuttle.
The clauses in italics apply to Para-badminton only.
1. COURT AND COURT EQUIPMENT

1.1 the court shall be a rectangle marked out with lines 40 mm wide as
shown in Diagram A.
1.1.1 The court for Wheelchair Badminton shall be as shown in Diagrams D
and E, respectively.
1.1.2 For Standing Badminton classes playing half-court the court for
singles shall be as shown in Diagram F.
1.2 The lines marking out the court shall be easily distinguishable and
preferably be coloured white or yellow.
1.3 All the lines shall form part of the area which they define.
1.4 The posts shall be 1.55 metres in height from the surface of the court
and shall remain vertical when the net is strained as provided in Law 1.10.
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1.5 The posts shall be placed on the doubles side lines as in Diagram A
irrespective of whether singles or doubles is being played. The posts or
its supports shall not extend into the court beyond the side lines.
1.6 The net shall be made of fine cord of dark colour and even thickness with
a mesh of not less than 15 mm and not more than 20 mm.
1.7 The net shall be 760 mm in depth and at least 6.1 metres wide.
1.8 The top of the net shall be edged with a 75 mm white tape doubled over a
cord or cable running through the tape. This tape shall rest upon the cord
or cable.
1.9 The cord or cable shall be stretched firmly, flush with the top of the
posts.
1.10 The top of the net from the surface of the court shall be 1.524 metres
at the centre of the court and 1.55 metres over the side lines for
doubles.
1.11 There shall be no gaps between the ends of the net and the posts. If
necessary, the full depth of the net at the ends shall be tied to the
posts.
DIAGRAM A
Note: (1) Diagonal length of full court = 14.723 m.

(2) Court as shown above can be used for both singles and doubles
play.
(3) ** Optional testing marks as shown in Diagram B.
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2. SHUTTLE
2.1 The shuttle shall be made of natural and / or synthetic materials. From
whatever material the shuttle is made, the flight characteristics
generally shall be similar to those produced by a natural feathered
shuttle with a cork base covered by a thin layer of leather.
2.2 Feathered Shuttle
2.2.1 The shuttle shall have 16 feathers fixed in the base.
2.2.2 The feathers shall have a uniform length between 62 mm to 70 mm
when measured from the tip to the top of the base.
2.2.3 The tips of the feathers shall lie on a circle with a diameter from
58 mm to 68 mm.
2.2.4 The feathers shall be fastened firmly with thread or other
suitable material.
2.2.5 The base shall be 25 mm to 28 mm in diameter and rounded on the
bottom.
2.2.6 The shuttle shall weight from 4.74 to 5.50 grams.
2.3 Non-Feathered Shuttle
2.3.1 The skirt, or simulation of feathers in synthetic materials, shall
replace natural feathers.
2.3.2 The base shall be as described in Law 2.2.5.
2.3.3 Measurements and weight shall be as in Law 2.2.2, 2.2.3 and 2.2.6.
However, because of the difference in the specific gravity and
other properties of synthetic materials in comparison with
feathers, a variation of up to 10 per cent shall be acceptable.
2.4 Subject to there being no variation in the general design, speed and
flight of the shuttle, modifications in the above specifications may be
made with the approval of the Member Association concerned, in places
where atmospheric conditions due to either altitude or climate make the
standard shuttle unsuitable.
3. TESTING A SHUTTLE FOR SPEED

3.1 To test a shuttle, a player shall use a full underhand stroke which makes
contact with the shuttle over the back boundary line. The shuttle shall
be hit at an upward angle and in a direction parallel to the side lines.
3.2 A shuttle of correct speed will land not less than 530 mm and not more
than 990 mm short of the other back boundary line as in Diagram B.
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DIAGRAM B
4. RACKET
4.1 The racket shall be a frame not exceeding 680 mm in overall length and
230 mm in overall width consisting of the main parts described in Laws
4.1.1 to 4.1.5 as illustrated in Diagram C.
4.1.1 The handle is the part of the racket intended to be gripped by a
player.
4.1.2 The stringed area is the part of the racket with which it is intended
that a player hits the shuttle.
4.1.3 The head bounds the stringed area.
4.1.4 The shaft connects the handle to the head (subject to Law 4.1.5).
4.1.5 The throat (if present) connects the shaft to the head.
DIAGRAM C
4.2 The stringed area

4.2.1 Shall be flat and consist of a pattern of crossed strings either
alternately interlaced or bonded where they cross. The stringing
pattern shall be generally uniform and, in particular, not less dense
in the centre than in any other area; and
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4.2.2 Shall not exceed 280 mm in overall length and 220 mm in overall
width. However, the strings may extend into an area which
otherwise would be the throat, provided that:
4.2.2.1 The width of the extended area does not exceed 35 mm; and
4.2.2.2
The overall length of the stringed area does not then exceed
330 mm.
4.3 The racket:
4.3.1 Shall be free of attached objects and protrusions, other than
those used solely and specifically to prevent or limit wear and tear,
or vibration, or to distribute weight, or to secure the handle by
cord to the player’s hand, and which are reasonable in size and
placement for such purposes; and
4.3.2 Shall be free of any device that makes it possible for a player to
change materially the shape of the racket.
5. EQUIPMENT AND COMPLIANCE

5.1 Compliance
The Badminton World Federation shall rule on any question of whether any
racket, shuttle or equipment or any prototype used in the playing of
Badminton complies with the specifications. Such ruling may be undertaken
on the Federation’s initiative or on application by any party with a bona fide
interest, including any player, technical official, equipment manufacturer or
Member Association or member thereof.
5.2 Additional equipment for Para-Badminton

For Para-badminton, a wheelchair or a crutch may be used.
5.2.1 A player’s body may be fixed to the wheelchair with an elastic belt.
5.2.2 A wheelchair may be equipped with supporting wheels, which may
extend beyond the main wheel.
5.2.3 The player’s feet must be fixed to the footrest of the wheelchair.
6. TOSS
6.1 Before play commences, a toss shall be conducted and the side winning
the toss shall exercise the choice in either Law 6.1.1 or 6.1.2:
6.1.1 To serve or receive first;
6.1.2 To start play at one end of the court or the other.
6.2 The side losing the toss shall then exercise the remaining choice.
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7. SCORING SYSTEM
7.1 A match shall consist of the best of three games, unless otherwise
arranged (Part II Section 1B Appendix 2 and 3).
7.2 A game shall be won by the side which first scores 21 points, except as
provided in Law 7.4 and 7.5.
7.3 The side winning a rally shall add a point to its score. A side shall win a
rally, if the opposing side commits a ‘Fault’ or the shuttle ceases to be in
play because it touches the surface of the court inside the opponent’s
court.
7.4 If the score becomes 20-all, the side which gains a two point lead first,
shall win that game.
7.5 If the score becomes 29-all, the side scoring the 30th point shall win
that game.
7.6 The side winning a game shall serve first in the next game.
8. CHANGE OF ENDS
8.1 Players shall change ends:
8.1.1 At the end of the first game;
8.1.2 At the end of the second game, if there is to be a third game; and
8.1.3 In the third game when a side first scores 11 points.
8.2 If the ends are not changed as indicated in Law 8.1, it shall be done so
as soon as the mistake is discovered and when the shuttle is not in play.
The existing score shall stand.
9. SERVICE
9.1 In a correct service,
9.1.1 Neither side shall cause undue delay to the delivery of the service
once the server and the receiver are ready for the service.
9.1.2 On completion of the backward movement of the server’s racket
head, any delay in the start of the service (Law 9.2) shall be
considered to be an undue delay.
9.1.3 The server and the receiver shall stand within diagonally opposite
service courts (Diagram A) without touching the boundary lines of
these service courts.
9.1.3.1 In Para-badminton Wheelchair and Standing Classes playing
half-court, Diagram D and F, respectively, apply.
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9.1.4 Some part of both feet of the server and the receiver shall remain
in contact with the surface of the court in a stationary position
from the start of the service (Law 9.2) until the service is
delivered (Law 9.3).
9.1.4.1 In Wheelchair Badminton: from the start of the service and
until the service is delivered, the wheels of the server and the
receiver must be stationary, except the natural counter
movement of the server’s wheelchair.
9.1.5 The server’s racket shall initially hit the base of the shuttle.
9.1.6 The whole shuttle shall be below the server’s waist at the instant
of being hit by the server’s racket. The waist shall be considered
to be an imaginary line round the body, level with the lowest part of
the server’s bottom rib.
9.1.6.1 In Wheelchair Badminton, the whole shuttle shall be below
the server’s armpit at the instant of being hit by the server’s
racket.
9.1.6.2 For Fixed Height Experiment: The whole of the shuttle
shall be below 1.15 metres from the surface of the court
at the instant of being hit by the server’s racket.
9.1.7 The shaft and the racket head of the server’s racket at the
instant of hitting the shuttle shall be pointing in a downward
direction.
9.1.7.1 For Fixed Height Experiment: 9.1.7 does not apply.
9.1.8 The movement of the server’s racket shall continue forwards from
the start of the service (Law 9.2) until the service is delivered
(Law 9.3).
9.1.9 The flight of the shuttle shall be upwards from the server’s racket
to pass over the net so that, if not intercepted, it shall land in the
receiver’s court (i.e. on or within the boundary lines); and
9.1.10 In attempting to serve, the server shall not miss the shuttle.
9.2 Once the players are ready for the service, the first forward movement
of the server’s racket head shall be the start of the service.
9.3 Once started (Law 9.2), the service is delivered when the shuttle is hit
by the server’s racket or, in attempting to serve, the server misses the
shuttle.
9.4 The server shall not serve before the receiver is ready. However, the
receiver shall be considered to have been ready if a return of the
service is attempted.
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9.5 In doubles, during the delivery of service (Law 9.2, 9.3), the partners
may take up any positions within their respective courts, which do not
unsight the opposing server or receiver.
10. SINGLES
10.1 Serving and receiving courts
10.1.1 The players shall serve from, and receive in, their respective right
service courts when the server has not scored or has scored an
even number of points in that game.
10.1.2 The players shall serve from, and receive in, their respective left
service courts when the server has scored an odd number of
points in that game.
10.1.3 In Para-badminton Classes playing half-court, the server and
receiver shall serve from and receive in their respective service
courts.
10.2 Order of play and position on court
10.2.1 In a rally, the shuttle may be hit by the server and the receiver
alternately, from any position on that player’s side of the net, until
the shuttle ceases to be in play (Law 15).
10.3 Scoring and serving
10.3.1 If the server wins a rally (Law 7.3), the server shall score a point.
The server shall then serve again from the alternate service
court.
10.3.2 If the receiver wins a rally (Law 7.3), the receiver shall score a
point. The receiver shall then become the new server.
11. DOUBLES
11.1 Serving and receiving courts
11.1.1 A player of the serving side shall serve from the right service
court when the serving side has not scored or has scored an even
number of points in that game.
11.1.2 A player of the serving side shall serve from the left service
court when the serving side has scored an odd number of points in
that game.
11.1.3 The player of the receiving side who served last shall stay in the
same service court from where he served last. The reverse
pattern shall apply to the receiver’s partner.
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11.1.4 The player of the receiving side standing in the diagonally opposite
service court to the server shall be the receiver.
11.1.5 The players shall not change their respective service courts until
they win a point when their side is serving.
11.1.6 Service in any turn of serving shall be delivered from the service
court corresponding to the serving side’s score, except as
provided in Law 12.
11.2 Order of play and position on court
After the service is returned, in a rally, the shuttle may be hit by either
player of the serving side and either player of the receiving side alternately,
from any position on that player’s side of the net, until the shuttle ceases to
be in play (Law 15).
11.3 Scoring and serving

11.3.1 If the serving side wins a rally (Law 7.3), the serving side shall
score a point. The server shall then serve again from the alternate
service court.
11.3.2 If the receiving side wins a rally (Law 7.3), the receiving side shall
score a point. The receiving side shall then become the new
serving side.
11.4 Sequence of serving
In any game, the right to serve shall pass consecutively:
11.4.1 From the initial server who started the game from the right
service court.
11.4.2 To the partner of the initial receiver.
11.4.3 To the partner of the initial server.
11.4.4 To the initial receiver.
11.4.5 To the initial server and so on.
11.5 No player shall serve or receive out of turn, or receive two
consecutive services in the same game, except as provided in Law 12.
11.6 Either player of the winning side may serve first in the next game, and
either player of the losing side may receive first in the next game.
12. SERVICE COURT ERRORS

12.1 A service court error has been made when a player:
12.1.1 Has served or received out of turn; or
12.1.2 Has served or received from the wrong service court;
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12.2 If a service court error is discovered, the error shall be corrected
and the existing score shall stand.
13. FAULTS
It shall be a ‘Fault’:
13.1 If a service is not correct (Law 9.1);
13.2 If, in service, the shuttle:
13.2.1 Is caught on the net and remains suspended on its top;
13.2.2 After passing over the net, is caught in the net; or
13.2.3 Is hit by the receiver’s partner;
13.3 If, in play, the shuttle:
13.3.1 Lands outside the boundaries of the court (i.e. not on or within
the boundary lines);
13.3.2 Fails to pass over the net;
13.3.3 Touches the ceiling or side walls;
13.3.4 Touches the person or dress of a player;
13.3.4.1 In Para-badminton a Wheelchair or Crutch is considered part
of the player’s person.
13.3.5 Touches any other object or person outside the court;
(Where necessary on account of the structure of the building, the local

badminton authority may, subject to the right of veto of its Member
Association, make bye-laws dealing with cases in which a shuttle touches
an obstruction).
13.3.6 Is caught and held on the racket and then slung during the
execution of a stroke;
13.3.7 Is hit twice in succession by the same player. However, a shuttle
hitting the head and the stringed area of the racket in one
stroke shall not be a ‘fault’;
13.3.8 Is hit by a player and the player’s partner successively; or
13.3.9 Touches a player’s racket and does not travel towards the
opponent’s court;
13.4 If, in play, a player:
13.4.1 Touches the net or its supports with racket, person or dress;
13.4.2 Invades an opponent’s court over the net with racket or person
except that the striker may follow the shuttle over the net with
the racket in the course of a stroke after the initial point of
contact with the shuttle is on the striker’s side of the net;
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13.4.3 Invades an opponent’s court under the net with racket or person
such that an opponent is obstructed or distracted; or
13.4.4 Obstructs an opponent, i.e. prevents an opponent from making a
legal stroke where the shuttle is followed over the net;
13.4.5 Deliberately distracts an opponent by any action such as shouting
or making gestures;
13.4.6 In Wheelchair Badminton
13.4.6.1 At the moment the shuttle is hit no part of the players’
trunk is in contact with the seat of the wheelchair.
13.4.6.2 If the fixation of a foot to the footrest is lost.
13.4.6.3 During play, the player touches the floor with any part of
the feet.
13.5 If a player is guilty of flagrant, repeated or persistent offences under
Law 16.
14. LETS
14.1 “Let” shall be called by the Umpire, or by a player (if there is no
Umpire), to halt play.
14.2 It shall be a ‘Let’, if:
14.2.1 The server serves before the receiver is ready (Law 9.4);
14.2.2 During service, the receiver and the server are both faulted;
14.2.3 After the service is returned, the shuttle is:
14.2.3.1 Caught on the net and remains suspended on its top, or
14.2.3.2 After passing over the net is caught in the net;
14.2.4 During play, the shuttle disintegrates and the base completely
separates from the rest of the shuttle;
14.2.5 In the opinion of the umpire, play is disrupted or a player of the
opposing side is distracted by a coach;
14.2.6 A line judge is unsighted and the umpire is unable to make a
decision; or
14.2.7 Any unforeseen or accidental situation has occurred.
14.3 When a ‘Let’ occurs, play since the last service shall not count and the
player who served last shall serve again.
15. SHUTTLE NOT IN PLAY

A shuttle is not in play when:
15.1 It strikes the net or post and starts to fall towards the surface of
the court on the striker’s side of the net;
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15.2 It hits the surface of the court; or
15.3 A ‘Fault’ or a ‘Let’ has occurred.
16. CONTINUOUS PLAY, MISCONDUCT & PENALTIES

16.1 Play shall be continuous from the first service until the match is
concluded, except as allowed in Laws 16.2 and 16.3, and, for
Wheelchair Badminton, 16.5.3.
16.2 Intervals:
16.2.1 Not exceeding 60 seconds during each game when the leading
score reaches 11 points; and
16.2.2 Not exceeding 120 seconds between the first and second game,
and between the second and third game shall be allowed in all
matches.
(For a televised match, the Referee may decide before the match that
intervals as in Law 16.2 are mandatory and of fixed duration).
16.3 Suspension of play

16.3.1 When necessitated by circumstances not within the control of
the players, the umpire may suspend play for such a period as the
umpire may consider necessary.
16.3.2 Under special circumstances the Referee may instruct the umpire
to suspend play. In Para-badminton, repair of additional
equipment for Para-Badminton (Law 5.2) may be considered
special circumstance.
16.3.3 If play is suspended, the existing score shall stand and play shall
be resumed from that point.
16.4 Delay in play
16.4.1 Under no circumstances shall play be delayed to enable a player
to recover strength or wind or to receive advice.
16.4.2 The umpire shall be the sole judge of any delay in play.
16.5 Advice and leaving the court
16.5.1 Only when the shuttle is not in play (Law 15), shall a player be
permitted to receive advice during a match.
16.5.2 No player shall leave the court during a match without the
Umpire’s permission, except during the intervals as described in
Law 16.2.
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16.5.3 In Wheelchair Badminton, a player may be allowed to leave the
court for one additional interval during a match in order to
catheterize. The player shall be accompanied by any BWF
appointed Technical Official.
16.6 A player shall not:
16.6.1 Deliberately cause delay in, or suspension of, play;
16.6.2 Deliberately modify or damage the shuttle in order to change its
speed or its flight;
16.6.3 Behave in an offensive manner; or
16.6.4 Be guilty of misconduct not otherwise covered by the Laws of
Badminton.
16.7 Administration of breach
16.7.1 The umpire shall administer any breach of Law 16.4.1, 16.5.2 or
16.6 by:
16.7.1.1 Issuing a warning to the offending side; or
16.7.1.2 Faulting the offending side, if previously warned; or
16.7.1.3 Faulting the offending side in cases of flagrant offence or
breach of Law 16.2.
16.7.2 On faulting a side (Law 16.7.1.2, 16.7.1.3), the umpire shall report
the offending side immediately to the Referee, who shall have
the power to disqualify the offending side from the match.
17. OFFICIALS AND APPEALS

17.1 The Referee shall be in overall charge of the tournament or
championship(s) of which a match forms part.
17.2 The Umpire, where appointed, shall be in charge of the match, the
court and its immediate surrounds. The Umpire shall report to the
Referee.
17.3 The Service Judge shall call service faults made by the server should
they occur (Law 9.1.2 to 9.1.9).
17.4 A Line Judge shall indicate whether a shuttle landed ‘IN’ or ‘OUT’ on
the line(s) assigned.
17.5 An official’s decision shall be final on all points of fact for which that
official is responsible except that if,
17.5.1 In the opinion of the umpire, it is beyond reasonable doubt that a
line judge has clearly made a wrong call, the umpire shall overrule
the decision of the line judge.
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17.5.2 An Instant Review System is in operation, the system in operation
shall decide on any line call challenge (Appendix 7).
17.6 An umpire shall:
17.6.1 Uphold and enforce the Laws of Badminton and, especially, call a
‘Fault’ or a ‘Let’ should either occur;
17.6.2 Give a decision on any appeal regarding a point of dispute, if made
before the next service is delivered;
17.6.3 Ensure players and spectators are kept informed of the progress
of the match;
17.6.4 Appoint or replace line judges or a service judge in consultation
with the Referee;
17.6.5 Where another technical official is not appointed, arrange for
that official’s duties to be carried out;
17.6.6 Where an appointed official is unsighted, carry out that official’s
duties or play a ‘Let’;
17.6.7 Record and report to the Referee all matters relating to Law 16;
and
17.6.8 Refer to the Referee all unsatisfied appeals on questions of law
only. (Such appeals must be made before the next service is
delivered or, if at the end of the match, before the side that
appeals has left the court.)
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BWF STATUTES
CHAPTER 4 – SECTION 4.1.2
VARIATIONS IN COURT AND EQUIPMENT

1. Where it is not practicable to have posts on the sidelines, some method shall
be used to indicate the position of the sidelines where they pass under the
net, e.g. by the use of thin posts or strips of material 40 mm wide, fixed to
the side lines and rising vertically to the net cord.
2. A court may be marked out for singles only as shown in Diagram E. The back
boundary lines become also the long service lines and the posts or the strips
of material representing them shall be placed on the side lines.
3. The top of the net from the surface of the court shall be 1.524 metres at the
centre of the court and 1.55 metres over the side lines.
DIAGRAM E
Note: (1) Diagonal length of full court = 14.366m.

(2) Court shown above is used for singles only
**Optional testing marks for singles court
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BWF STATUTES
HANDICAP MATCHES
In handicap matches, the following variations in the Laws apply:
1. The score required to win a game shall not vary from that set out in Law 7.
2. Law 8.1.3 shall be amended to read:
‘in the third game, and in a match of one game, when one side has scored half
the total of points required to win the game (the next higher number being
taken in case of fractions)’.
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BWF STATUTES
OTHER SCORING SYSTEMS

It is permissible to play by prior arrangement, either.
1. One game of 21 points, or

2. The best of 3 games of 15 points.
3. The best of 5 games of 11 points.
In case of 1 above, the following variation shall apply to the Laws of

Badminton:
8. CHANGE OF ENDS
8.1 In a one game match, players shall change ends when a side first scores
11 points.
In case of 2 above, the following variation shall apply to the Laws of

Badminton:
7. SCORING SYSTEM
7.1 A match shall consist of the best of three games.
7.2 A game shall be won by the side which first scores 15 points, except as
provided in Law 7.4 and 7.5.
7.4 If the scores becomes 14-all, the side which gains a two point lead first,
shall win that game.
7.5 If the score becomes 20-all, the side scoring the 21st point shall win that
game.
8. CHANGE OF ENDS
8.1.3 In the third game when a side first scores 8 points.
16.2 Intervals:
16.2.1 Not exceeding 60 seconds during each game when the leading
score reaches 8 points; and
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In case of 3 above, the following variations shall apply to the Laws of
Badminton:
7. SCORING SYTEM
7.1 A match shall consist of the best of five games.
7.2 A game shall be won by the side which first scores 11 points.
8. CHANGE OF ENDS
8.1.2 At the end of the second game;
8.1.3 At the end of the third game, if there is to be a fourth game;
8.1.4 At the end of the fourth game, if there is to be a fifth game; and
8.1.5 In the fifth game when a side first scores 6 points.
16.2 Intervals
16.2.1 Not exceeding 60 seconds, only in the fifth game, when the leading
score reaches 6 points and
16.2.2 Not exceeding 120 seconds between the first and second
games, second and third games, third and fourth games, and fourth
and fifth games shall be allowed in the matches.
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BWF STATUTES
VOCABULARY
This Section lists the standard vocabulary that shall be used by the Umpire to
control a match. The list is not exhaustive and other vocabulary may be used if
necessary.
1. Before the Match

1.1 “Let me check the clothing”
1.2 “Your name on the shirt is too big”
1.3 “Your name on the shirt is too small”
1.4 “The name on the shirt is not the same as the name in the BWF database”
1.5 “Your name is mandatory on the shirt”
1.6 “Member name is mandatory on the shirt”
1.7 “The Member name on the shirt is too big”
1.8 “The Member name on the shirt is too small”
1.9 “You have more adverts on the shirt than is allowed”
1.10 “The advert is too big”
1.11 “Do you have any other color of clothing?”
1.12 “You have to change your color of clothing”
1.13 “If you do not change your shirt you will be fined”
1.14 “The lettering on the shirt must be in a contrasting colour to the colour
of the shirt”
1.15 “The lettering on the shirt must be in a single colour”
1.16 “The lettering on the shirt must be in capital letters”
1.17 “The lettering on the shirt must be in the Roman alphabet”
1.18 “The lettering sequence is wrong”
1.19 “Taping is not allowed”
1.20 “Switch off your mobile phone”
1.21 “Come here for the toss”
1.22 “You won the toss”
1.23 “What do you choose?”
1.24 “Who will serve?”
1.25 “Choose your end”
1.26 “Who will receive?”
1.27 “Place your bag properly in the basket”
1.28 “Ready to play”
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2. Start of the Match
2.1 Introduction and Announcements
W, X, Y, Z are names of players and A, B, C, D are names of Members.
To start the first game of the match, the umpire shall call
2.1.1 Singles Tournament
“Ladies and Gentleman; on my right, ‘X, A’; and on my left, ‘Y, B’. ‘X’
to serve; love all; play.”
2.1.2 Singles Team Tournament
“Ladies and Gentleman; on my right, ‘A’, represented by ‘X’; and on
my left, ‘B’, represented by ‘Y’. ‘A’ to serve; love all; play.”
2.1.3 Doubles Tournament
“Ladies and Gentleman; on my right, ‘W, A’ and ‘X, B’; and on my
left, ‘Y, C’ and ‘Z, D’. ‘X’ to serve to ‘Y’; love all; play.”
If doubles partners represent the same Member, announce the

Member name after announcing both players’ names (e.g. ‘W and X,
A’).
2.1.4 Doubles Team Tournament
“Ladies and Gentleman; on my right, ‘A’, represented by ‘W’ and ‘X’;
and on my left, ‘B’, represented by ‘Y’ and ‘Z’. ‘A’ to serve; ‘X’ to
‘Y’; love all; play.”
2.2 To start the second game, the Umpire shall call
“Second game, love all; play.”
(Unless there has been a fault for misconduct during the interval)
2.3 To start the final game, the Umpire shall call

“Final game, love all; play.”
(Unless there has been a fault for misconduct during the interval)
3. During the Match

3.1 “Service over”
3.2 “Interval”
3.3 “Court … (number, if more than one court is used) 20 seconds”
3.4 “Coach return to your chair”
3.5 “...... (name of player) back on court”
3.6 “’… game point …’ e.g. ’20 game point 6’, or ’29 game point 28’”
3.7 “’… match point …’ e.g. ’20 match point 8’, or ’29 match point 28’”
3.8 “’… game point all’ e.g. ’29 match point all’”
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3.9 “’… match point all’ e.g. ’29 match point all’”
3.10 “No sweat throwing”
3.11 “Quick towel only”
3.12 “Quick drink only”
3.13 “Get ready quicker”
3.14 “Don’t serve before the receiver is ready”
3.15 “No delay”
3.16 “Play”
3.17 “Play on”
3.18 “Play now”
3.19 “Play must be continuous”
3.20 “You missed the shuttle during service”
3.21 “The receiver was not ready”
3.22 “The server was not ready”
3.23 “Your partner was not ready”
3.24 “Your opponent was not ready”
3.25 “You tried to return the service”
3.26 “You tried to influence the Service Judge”
3.27 “You tried to influence the Line Judge”
3.28 “Is the shuttle OK?”
3.29 “Test the shuttle”
3.30 “Do not test the shuttle”
3.31 “Change the shuttle”
3.32 “Do not change the shuttle”
3.33 “Right service court”
3.34 “Left service court”
3.35 “You attempted to return the service”
3.36 “You must not influence the Line Judge”
3.37 “You must not influence the Service Judge”
3.38 “Come here”
3.39 “You must ask me for permission to change the shuttle”
3.40 “Play a let”
3.41 “Change ends”
3.42 “You did not change ends”
3.43 “You served from the wrong service court”
3.44 “You served out of turn”
3.45 “You received out of turn”
3.46 “Return the shuttle”
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3.47 “You hit the shuttle over the net”
3.48 “On court”
3.49 “I clearly saw the shuttle land in”
3.50 “I clearly saw the shuttle land out”
3.51 “The Line Judge made a correct call”
3.52 “A shuttle came on the court”
3.53 “You obstructed your opponent”
3.54 “You deliberately distracted your opponent”
3.55 “You blocked the receiver’s view of the shuttle during service”
3.56 “Your coach distracted your opponent”
3.57 “Your coach disrupted play”
3.58 “Do not seek coaching”
3.59 “Do not coach during the rally”
3.60 “You hit the shuttle twice”
3.61 “Both you and your partner hit the shuttle”
3.62 “You slung the shuttle”
3.63 “You invaded your opponent’s court”
3.64 “Are you OK?”
3.65 “Can you play on?”
3.66 “Do you need the doctor?”
3.67 “Are you retiring?”
3.68 “Service delayed, play must be continuous”
3.69 “Play is suspended”
3.70 “Are you ready?”
3.71 “…… (name of player) warning for misconduct”
3.72 “…… (name of player) fault for misconduct”
3.73 “…… (name of player) disqualified for misconduct”
3.74 “Fault”
3.75 “Let”
3.76 “Out”
3.77 “Line Judge – signal, please”
3.78 “Service Judge – signal, please”
3.79 “Correction IN”
3.80 “Correction OUT”
3.81 “Wipe the court, please”
3.82 “Show where to wipe the court”
3.83 “Use your foot to wipe the court”
3.84 “…… (name of player) challenges, Called [IN]”
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3.85 “…… (name of player) challenges, Called [OUT]”
3.86 “Line Judge unsighted”
3.87 “Challenge successful”
3.88 “Challenge unsuccessful”
3.89 “One challenge remaining”
3.90 “No challenges remaining”
3.91 “You did not challenge immediately”
3.92 “The IRS result was ‘No decision’”
3.93 “The scoreboard is not working”
3.94 “Your new shirt must be of the same colour and similar design to your
original shirt”
3.95 “Do not raise your fist towards your opponent(s)”
3.96 “You must use best effort”
3.97 “You must shake hands before celebrating”
4. Explanations for Service Fault Calls

4.1 “Service fault called, too high”
4.2 “Service fault called, shaft”
4.3 “Service fault called, foot”
4.4 “Service fault called, continuous motion”
4.5 “Service fault called, base of shuttle”
4.6 “Service fault called, undue delay”
4.7 “Service fault called, receiver fault called, play a let”
4.8 “Fault receiver, foot”
4.9 “Fault server, foot”
4.10 “Fault receiver, undue delay”
4.11 “Fault server, undue delay”
5. Explanations for Warnings and Faults

5.1 “Racket abuse”
5.2 “You threw the racket dangerously”
5.3 “Verbal abuse”
5.4 “You used unacceptable language”
5.5 “You shouted at your opponent”
5.6 “You tried to influence the Service Judge”
5.7 “You tried to influence the Line Judge”
5.8 “Shuttle abuse”
5.9 “You interfered with the speed of the shuttle”
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5.10 “Physical abuse”
5.11 “You kicked the A-board”
5.12 “You hit the net”
5.13 “You hit the chair”
5.14 “Delay”
5.15 “You delayed the service”
5.16 “You refused to follow my instructions”
5.17 “You refused to play on”
5.18 “You left the court without permission”
5.19 “Unsportsmanlike conduct”
5.20 “You made an obscene gesture”
5.21 “You celebrated in an unsportsmanlike manner”
6. End of Game/Match
6.1 “Game”
6.2 “’First game won by ……’ [name(s) of player(s), or Member (in a Team
Tournament)] ‘……’ (score)”
6.3 “’Second game won by ……’ [name(s) of player(s), or Member (in a Team
Tournament)] ‘……’ (score)”
6.4 “One game all”
6.5 “’Match won by’ ……’ [name(s) of player(s), or Member (in a Team
Tournament)] ‘……’ (score)’”
6.6 “’……’ (name of player) ‘retired’”
6.7 “’……’ (name of player) ‘disqualified’”
6.8 “Match ended by the Referee – A promoted to the main draw. B
proceeds to next round/main draw”
7. Notes for Incidents on the Scoresheet (Examples)

7.1 I - Injury
7.2 W – Warning for misconduct
7.3 F – Fault for misconduct
7.4 R – Referee called on court
7.5 S - Suspension
7.6 Disqualified – Disqualified by the Referee
7.7 Retired
7.8 Match suspended for X minutes for ……
7.9 Interfered with the shuttle
7.10 Twisted his ankle
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7.11 Game delayed for X minutes
7.12 (Name of Player) warned for influencing the Line Judge
7.13 (Name of Player) warned for delaying the game
7.14 (Name of Player) faulted for using abusive language. Referee was called
on court and instructed me to observe and fault again if necessary
7.15 (Name of Player) was faulted for pushing the Line Judge. Referee was
called on court and decided to disqualify the player
7.16 (Name of Player) had a nose bleed. Referee and Tournament Doctor
were called on court. Game delayed for X minutes
7.17 (Name of Player) was injured. Referee and Tournament Doctor were
called on court. Tournament Doctor advised the player to retire
8. Scoring
0 – Love 11 – Eleven 22 – Twenty-two
1 – One 12 – Twelve 23 – Twenty-three
2 – Two 13 – Thirteen 24 – Twenty-four
3 – Three 14 – Fourteen 25 – Twenty-five
4 – Four 15 – Fifteen 26 – Twenty-six
5 – Five 16 – Sixteen 27 – Twenty-seven
6 – Six 17 – Seventeen 28 – Twenty-eight
7 – Seven 18 – Eighteen 29 – Twenty-nine
8 – Eight 19 – Nineteen 30 - Thirty
9 – Nine 20 - Twenty
10 – Ten 21 – Twenty-one
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BWF STATUTES
IMPERIAL MEASUREMENTS
The Laws express all measurements in metres and millimetres. Imperial
measurements are acceptable and for the purposes of the Laws the following
table of equivalence should be used:
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BWF STATUTES
1. INSTANT REVIEW SYSTEM

1.1 On court where an Instant Review System is in operation a player/pair
may challenge a Line Judge’s call, or the overrule call of an Umpire.
1.2 The Umpire may also call for a review if the Line Judge is unsighted and
the Umpire is not able to make a decision.
2. PLAYER CHALLENGE
2.1 The challenge must be made immediately the shuttle has landed and the
call made.
2.2 On receiving the player’s challenge the Umpire will signal the nominated
technical official who will review the line call using the Instant Review
System.
2.3 If the call by the Line Judge or overrule call by the Umpire is deemed
incorrect, the player’s challenge is successful, and the decision by the
Line Judge or Umpire is reversed.
3. LOSING THE RIGHT TO CHALLENGE

3.1 A player/pair may make an unlimited number of challenges until there is
a maximum of two failed challenges to line calls during the duration of
each game of the match.
3.2 If a call, after review, is deemed correct then the player/pair loses one
right to challenge.
3.3 If the player/pair is deemed to have incorrectly challenged twice then
they lose any further right to challenge during the game.
3.4 If the player/pair’s challenge is successful they retain the right to
challenge and do not lose it.
3.5 Where the Umpire calls for a review (as in 1.2) then no challenge is lost
by either player.
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BWF STATUTES
INSTRUCTIONS TO TECHNICAL OFFICIALS (ITTO)

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Instructions to Technical Officials are issued by BWF to
standardize the worldwide control of Badminton in accordance with its
Laws and Constitution.
1.2 The purpose of these Instructions is to advise Technical Officials how
to control a tournament and a match firmly, with fairness and common
sense, without being officious, while ensuring that the Laws of
Badminton are observed.
1.3 All Technical Officials shall remember that Badminton is for the players.
1.4 In these Instructions, words signifying the masculine gender include the
feminine and neuter genders and vice versa. References to
“Instructions” are to individual clauses in this document, while
references to “Laws” are to the Laws of Badminton (BWF Statutes 4.1).
1.5 The Instructions generally apply to Para-Badminton. However, when
Instructions to Para-Badminton Technical Officials are agreed, their
specific clauses shall supersede these Instructions in Para-Badminton
tournaments.
2. OFFICIALS AND THEIR DECISIONS

2.1 A Referee is appointed for all BWF sanctioned tournaments by BWF
(Grade 2 – Levels 1 to 6) or by a Continental Confederation (“CC”) (Grade
3). The Referee is in overall charge of the tournament (Law 17.1).
2.2 An Umpire is appointed for a match by the Referee and shall report to,
and act under, the authority of the Referee (Law 17.2).
2.3 A Service Judge and Line Judges are normally appointed for the match
by the Referee and can be replaced by the Referee or the Umpire in
consultation with each other (Law 17.6.4).
2.4 An Official’s decision shall be final on all points of fact for which that
Official is responsible, except that:
2.4.1 If, in the opinion of the Umpire, it is beyond reasonable doubt
that a Line Judge has clearly made a wrong call, the Umpire shall
overrule the decision of the Line Judge (Law 17.5.1), or
2.4.2 When an Instant Review System (IRS) is in operation, it shall be
used to decide on any line call challenge (Law 17.5.2).
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2.5 When another official is unsighted, the Umpire shall make the decision.
When no decision can be made, a ‘let’ shall be called (Law 17.6.6), unless
IRS is in use, in which case it will be used to decide on the line call.
2.6 The Umpire shall be in charge of the court and its immediate surrounds
(Law 17.2).
2.7 The Umpire’s jurisdiction shall exist from entering the Field Of Play
before the match until leaving the Field Of Play after the match.
3. INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR REFEREES

3.1 General
3.1.1 The Referee is in overall charge of the tournament (Law 17.1).
the Referee shall consult with the BWF (or CC) Events Officer
in charge if on site, particularly in tournaments at the highest
levels and on contract related issues, as well as with the
Organizing Committee, before taking major decisions.
3.1.2 The Referee’s responsibility for appointing Umpires, Service
Judges and Line Judges (Instructions 2.2 and 2.3) for all
matches may be delegated to Deputy Referees or other
Officials (e.g. Umpire Coordinator), but the overall responsibility
remains with the Referee. As far as possible, neutral Technical
Officials shall be appointed to a match.
3.1.3 The Referee shall lead and manage the Technical Officials for
the tournament and ensure that they know and perform their
duties in accordance with the Laws of Badminton and the BWF
(and when appropriate the CC) regulations and guidelines. The
Referee shall hold regular briefings to ensure that all Technical
Officials and other stakeholders (Team Managers, Organizers,
etc.) are aware of their responsibilities and how best to
discharge them, and to make them aware of any relevant
decisions taken.
3.1.4 The Referee (or a Deputy Referee) shall be available on the Field
of Play at all times from well before the scheduled start of play
until after play is finished for the day. The Referee shall
observe play and take all necessary steps to ensure that play is
fair and safe for the Players and Officials.
3.1.5 The Referee is responsible for keeping BWF (or the relevant CC)
informed about the daily results of the tournament. Any major
incident during the tournament shall be reported as early as
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possible accompanied by statements from the Officials involved.
After the conclusion of the tournament, a full report using the
standard template shall be delivered to BWF (and/or the CC)
within the stipulated period.
3.2 Before Arrival at the Tournament
3.2.1 After accepting an appointment, the Referee shall contact the
Tournament Director and other key stakeholders (e.g. Deputy
Referee, local Deputy, BWF or CC Events Staff appointed to
the tournament, if any) to introduce himself and start an initial
dialogue to form the foundation of a productive working
relationship. Communication channels and responsibilities shall
be agreed and coordinated between the Referee and the BWF
or CC Events Staff.
3.2.2 The Referee shall be aware of the required timeline (BWF
Statutes, Section 5.3.2) for pre-tournament activities (e.g.
publishing of the Prospectus, M&Q list, conducting the draw)
and shall liaise with BWF or CC office staff to ensure that
these activities are completed on time.
3.2.3 Well ahead of the tournament, the Referee shall contact the
BWF or CC office to request a copy of the Referee’s Report
from the previous edition of the tournament if it has not
already been provided. The Referee shall familiarize himself
with any major issues that were highlighted in the previous
year’s report. The report as a whole should be considered
confidential and not forwarded to personnel outside the
Referee team.
3.2.4 The Referee shall, assisted by BWF or CC staff, approve the
Prospectus before it is published.
3.2.4.1 The Referee shall check that the Prospectus contains all
required information (BWF Statutes, Section 5.1 (“GCR”),
Regulation 10).
3.2.4.2 The Referee shall ensure that the provisional schedule
contained in the Prospectus (playing hours, rounds per day,
number of courts), is realistic and fair to the players while
taking into account the needs of the tournament.
3.2.4.3 Advertising of the tournament’s schedule of play shall not
occur until the Prospectus is approved.
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3.2.5 Well ahead of the tournament, the Referee shall send to the
organisers a checklist requesting pertinent information to
ensure that the key elements required for a successful and
smooth-running tournament are in place and that plans are
developed to address any gaps.
3.2.5.1 The checklist shall be carefully prepared and adapted to the
tournament level and the experience of the organizing
committee in order to avoid duplication of work.
3.2.5.2 The initial checklist should focus on items that need to be
confirmed well in advance of the Referee’s arrival at the
venue, as well as any major logistical issues described in the
previous year’s Referee’s Report.
3.2.5.3 The Referee shall include a request for a detailed lay-out
covering the Field Of Play. For higher level BWF
Tournaments, seek also information on pertinent aspects of
the venue outside the Field Of Play.
3.2.5.4 The Referee shall include a request for a transport schedule
covering the official hotels, venue, and any other training
facilities.
3.2.5.5 The Referee should follow up with the organisers at
appropriate intervals to receive updates on any action items
identified to ensure that all major issues have been
addressed prior to arrival at the tournament. Any follow-up
activities shall be coordinated between the Referee and the
BWF or CC Events Staff, when such staff is appointed to
the tournament.
3.2.5.6 A secondary checklist covering routine, less critical items
and items with a shorter timeline to resolution can be sent
by the Referee to the organisers in the few weeks leading up
to the tournament, or be discussed individually as necessary.
3.2.5.7 Based on the number of courts that will be used and per any
regulations applicable to the level of tournament, the
Referee shall ensure that a suitable number of Umpires and
Line Judges of appropriate experience and geographic
diversity have been arranged/appointed to the tournament.
3.2.6 The Referee shall, assisted by BWF or CC staff, approve the
initial M&Q list in a timely manner before it is published.
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3.2.6.1 The Referee shall carefully check the initial M&Q list for
accuracy around the date of the World Rankings used (BWF
Statutes, Section 5.3.2), adjusted and notional ranking
calculations (GCR Regulation 11.6), listing of entries in the
main draw, qualifying draw or reserve list, and qualifying
draw seeding.
3.2.6.2 The Referee shall check that any updates made to the initial
M&Q list accurately reflect any withdrawals that have been
received since the latest version. If not provided, the
Referee shall request a copy of the official withdrawal
documentation originating from the player’s Member/Team
Manager.
3.2.6.3 Upon receiving the Seeding Report, the Referee shall check
that the designated seeds in the main draw are correct
based on the applicable World Ranking date (BWF Statutes,
Section 5.3.2), and requirements around use of
adjusted/notional rankings (GCR, Regulation 11.6.4).
3.2.7 The Referee shall approve the draw in a timely manner before it
is published.
3.2.7.1 The Referee shall carefully check the draw to ensure that
seeds and byes have been placed correctly (GCR, Regulation
11.9), and that separation of entries is in accordance with
Regulation 11.11 of the GCR.
3.3 Arrival at the Tournament
3.3.1 The Referee shall make travel arrangements such that the timing
of arrival at the tournament is consistent with the details
provided in the invitation letter from BWF/CC or with any
agreement subsequently made with BWF/CC.
3.3.2 The Referee shall meet with the Tournament Director/Chair of
Organizing Committee as appropriate, as soon as is practical after
arrival to go over all logistical details and resolve any outstanding
matters that may have arisen during the pre-arrival
communication.
3.3.3 The Referee shall meet with other key stakeholders as necessary
prior to the start of the tournament (e.g. BWF/CC Event Officer,
Field Of Play Coordinator, Umpire and Line Judge Coordinators,
Umpire Assessors, Referee Assessors, Head of Security and TV
Coordinator).
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3.3.4 The Referee shall review the transportation schedule between
the hotel(s) and the competition venue and training venues, if
they are at different locations, to ensure it provides for
adequate coverage.
3.3.4.1 In particular, the Referee shall ensure that:
3.3.4.1.1 The first trip of each day has adequate capacity and is
timed to deliver the players and Technical Officials to
the venue sufficiently ahead of the start of play after
allowing for local traffic conditions.
3.3.4.1.2 The timing of the last trip of the day has adequate
flexibility to account for uncertainty in the time of the
conclusion of play.
3.3.5 The Referee shall be familiar with all pertinent aspects of the
venue outside of the Field Of Play, and in particular:
3.3.5.1 Ensure, to the extent possible, that the venue
infrastructure is safe for players, Technical Officials, other
stakeholders, and spectators.
3.3.5.2 Ensure that adequate security has been arranged and that
procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency are
in place and understood.
3.3.5.3 Ensure that the designated room for doping control is
adequate in terms of privacy, security, and amenities.
3.3.5.4 Ensure that any supporting medical facilities (e.g. physio
room) are clean and adequate for the level of the
tournament.
3.3.5.5 Check the adequacy and functionality of toilets and locker
rooms.
3.3.5.6 Ensure that the size and appearance of any media facility(s)
and mixed zone are appropriate for the level of the
tournament.
3.3.5.7 Confirm the locations of the seating areas for players,
Technical Officials, and VIPs.
3.3.6 The Referee shall conduct an initial inspection of the Field Of
Play and inform the tournament staff of any remedial action that
needs to be undertaken prior to the final walk-through. In
particular, the Referee shall:
3.3.6.1 Check that the court surface is of good quality and safe for
the players.
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3.3.6.2 Check that there is adequate space surrounding each court,
and that the background is free from extraneous light and
light-coloured backgrounds are minimized as much as is
practicable.
3.3.6.3 Check that the lighting over each court is adequate and
positioned as optimally as possible. If applicable verify that
the lighting meets the minimum requirement for TV (BWF
Statutes, Section 5.3.4).
3.3.6.4 Finalize the placement of all hardware on the Field Of Play
(e.g. positioning of Umpire, Service Judge, Line Judge,
Coaches and Court Attendant chairs, A-boards (manual and
digital), scoreboards, and TV cameras/microphones).
3.3.6.5 Confirm which areas on the Field Of Play photographers will
be permitted to work from.
3.3.7 The Referee shall confirm the locations of Match Control,
Shuttle Control, Field Of Play Coordinator, Information
Technology (IT) Coordinator, and of the Referee desk and
medical personnel.
3.3.8 If an Instant Review System (IRS) will be in operation, the
Referee shall review the location of the IRS booth. Ensure and
test that a suitable back-up system has been established in
case communication between the IRS booth and the Field Of
Play is interrupted.
3.3.9 The Referee shall confirm with Shuttle Control the procedure
for delivery and removal of shuttles before and after each
match (i.e. whether this will be done by Shuttle Control or by
the Service Judge).
3.3.10 The Referee shall review and approve the practice schedule, and
in particular:
3.3.10.1 Ensure that the practice schedule is fair to all
players/teams and takes account of the size of the player
contingents from each Member.
3.3.10.2 Check that the allotted practice times prior to the start of
the tournament are consistent with known arrival times of
the players.
3.3.10.3 Confirm that the transportation times between the venue
and hotel(s) takes account of the practice schedule.
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3.3.10.4 Inspect the practice and warm-up courts. Ensure they
provide for safe playing conditions, and that their number
and available hours are in accordance as far as possible
with the requirements of BWF Statutes, Section 5.3.4.
3.3.11 The Referee shall decide and communicate to relevant parties
who will have responsibility for maintaining the official working
copy of the Tournament Planner (TP) file at all times.
3.3.12 The Referee shall confirm the location of the pre-match
player’s assembly point, and make decisions around the logistics
of announcement of matches, and for march-on and march-off
procedures for players and Technical Officials.
3.3.13 The Referee shall ensure that the provisional schedule for the
first day of play is established prior to any changes that may
result from the execution of withdrawals and promotions at the
Team Managers’ Meeting.
3.3.13.1 If not already established (as should be the case for
higher level BWF Tournaments), the Referee shall
determine whether for the early rounds matches will be
pre-assigned to specific courts, allocated on a “next
available” basis, or a combination of both (e.g. if live
streaming on some courts will be in effect).
3.3.13.2 The Referee shall determine if the Umpires will work in
shifts, in teams on pre-assigned courts, or on a rotational
basis during the initial days of the tournament. Ensure
the details of any such arrangements are finalized prior
to the initial Umpire Briefing.
3.3.14 The Referee, accompanied by his Deputy(s) and other key
stakeholders, shall conduct a final walk-through of the Field Of
Play at a pre-arranged time and verify that all requests and
corrective actions identified in the initial inspection(s) have
been implemented.
3.4 Meetings and Briefings
The Team Managers’ Meeting
3.4.1 Before the Team Managers’ Meeting, the Referee shall:

3.4.1.1 Inspect the meeting room to ensure it is of appropriate size
and has the necessary equipment (e.g. projector, screen,
laptop connecting cable, microphone).
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3.4.1.2 Check that the time and location of the meeting has been
communicated to all Team Managers.
3.4.1.3 Ensure that a sign-in sheet has been prepared.
3.4.1.4 Check that copies of the draw have been prepared as
handouts for distribution at the meeting.
3.4.1.5 Review with the Deputy(s) the material to be covered at the
meeting.
3.4.2 The Referee shall conduct the Team Managers’ Meeting in a
professional but relaxed manner that conveys calm authority and
which establishes a sense of approachability. In particular, the
Referee shall:
3.4.2.1 Speak clearly, slowly and use simple language.
3.4.2.2 An interpreter may be used if necessary.
3.4.2.3 Pause after each section to allow the opportunity for
questions to be raised.
3.4.3 The Referee shall customize the presentation to focus as much as
possible on details and logistics associated with the specific
tournament in question, including contact details during the
tournament, as well as on any recently changed Laws/Regulations.
3.4.3.1 Judge the pace and depth for which the more generic
material is covered based on the experience of the Team
Managers present.
3.4.3.2 Ensure any material mandated by the BWF/CC office is
included in the presentation (e.g. content around
ethics/integrity).
3.4.4 The Referee shall execute withdrawals, forced withdrawals,
promotions, and substitutions associated with the main and
qualifying draws at the end of the meeting.
3.4.4.1 Add any withdrawals communicated at the meeting to those
received after the draws were published. Confirm if
withdrawn players are present at the tournament.
3.4.4.2 If the Team Manager of a player to be promoted from the
reserve list cannot confirm that the player will be present at
the tournament and will play, then do not promote that
player and instead move on to the next player on the reserve
list.
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3.4.4.3 When more than one player/pair is to be promoted to the
main or qualifying draw, process the promotions drawing both
players and positions in the draw.
3.4.5 The Referee shall do a redraw only if play in that draw has not
begun and either:
3.4.5.1 An error has been made in the control of entries or in
making the draw;
3.4.5.2 In exceptional circumstances, a main draw has been
rendered severely imbalanced and there is no qualifying; or
3.4.5.3 A particular qualifying draw has been rendered severely
imbalanced after withdrawals and promotions.
3.4.5.3.1 A qualifying draw is considered to be severely
imbalanced if, after withdrawals and promotions, one or
more qualifying positions (Q1, Q2, etc.) will be unfilled,
or the particular qualifying draw is otherwise severely
imbalanced.
3.4.6 At the conclusion of the meeting, the Referee shall approve any
changes required to the first day’s match schedule as a result of
the executed withdrawals, forced withdrawals, promotions, and
substitutions. In particular, the Referee shall:
3.4.6.1 Ensure that the executed withdrawals, forced withdrawals,
promotions, substitutions, and any redraws are entered and
documented correctly in the TP file, along with any changed
match times.
3.4.6.2 Ensure that the updated TP file is published and a backup
copy e-mailed to the BWF/CC office.
3.4.6.3 Ensure that the updated draw and schedule is published
online as soon as possible.
3.4.7 The Referee shall document in the Referee’s Report any Member
whose team or players were not represented at the Team
Managers’ Meeting.
The Umpires’ Briefing
3.4.8 Before the Umpires’ Briefing, the Referee shall:

3.4.8.1 Inspect the briefing room to ensure it is of appropriate size
and has the necessary equipment (e.g. projector, screen,
laptop connecting cable, microphone).
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3.4.8.2 Check that the time and location of the briefing has been
communicated to all Umpires.
3.4.8.3 Check if there are any local by-laws regarding ‘Lets’ or
‘Faults’, should a shuttle hit an obstruction.
3.4.8.4 Review with the Deputy(s) the material to be covered at the
briefing.
3.4.9 The Referee shall conduct the Umpires’ Briefing in a professional
but relaxed manner that conveys calm authority and
approachability and which promotes a sense of teamwork. In
particular, the Referee shall:
3.4.9.2 Pause after each section to allow the opportunity for
questions to be raised.
3.4.10 The Referee shall customize the presentation to focus as much as
possible on Umpire details and logistics associated with the
specific tournament in question (e.g. location of assembly point,
march-on and march-off procedures, number of line judges, any
local by-laws regarding ‘Lets’ or ‘Faults’, should a shuttle hit an
obstruction). In particular, the Referee shall:
3.4.10.1 Remind the Umpires of any recent changes to the Laws and
ITTO.
3.4.10.2 Judge the pace and depth for which the more generic
material is covered based on the experience of the Umpire
crew.
3.4.10.3 If applicable, communicate any special considerations that
may apply to the TV court (e.g. intervals are mandatory, IRS
is applied).
3.4.10.4 If necessary, review operation of any scoring device that will
be used.
3.4.10.5 Remind the Umpires of their obligations under BWF Code of
Ethics and Code of Conduct for Technical Officials,
particularly as related to betting and wagering, and the use
of social media.
3.4.11 The Referee shall communicate details around the disposition of
Umpire duties, including neutrality and IRS duties if applicable,
for the first days of the tournament (e.g. whether Umpires will
work in shifts, on pre-assigned courts in teams, or on rotational
basis).
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3.4.12 If present, the Referee shall leave sufficient time at the end of
the briefing for the Umpire Assessors to address the Umpires.
The Line Judges’ Briefing
The Referee shall:
3.4.13 Meet with the Line Judges prior to the start of the tournament.
3.4.14 Speak to the Line Judges in a manner that conveys calm
authority, approachability, and which puts the Line Judges at
ease. In particular, the Referee shall:
3.4.15 Emphasize to the Line Judges that they are an important part of
the Technical Officials team.
3.4.16 Review briefly the Line Judge duties and expectations, and
address any questions that arise.
3.4.17 Ensure that the Line Judge Coordinator has been briefed
regarding march-on and march-off procedures.
3.5 Court Management and Towards the Finals Day
General
3.5.1 The Referee shall keep aware of the general progression of all
aspects of the tournament both within and outside of his direct
areas of responsibility. In particular, the Referee shall:
3.5.1.1 Meet as necessary with members of the Organising
Committee as the tournament progresses and as specific
issues arise.
3.5.1.2 Redirect to the appropriate stakeholders any
questions/problems that fall outside the Referee’s
immediate area of jurisdiction, but be sure to follow up at
a suitable juncture to ensure that the problem has been
addressed satisfactorily and the outcome communicated
back to the person who raised the issue.
3.5.1.3 At the start and end of each day, aim to boost morale and
promote team spirit by conversing with, and thanking,
tournament staff and volunteers around the venue who
contribute to the overall smooth running of the
tournament.
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3.5.1.4 On the first day of the tournament observe the mechanics
of the general traffic flow around the Field Of Play,
efficiency of march-on/march-off, etc., and make any
necessary adjustments for subsequent days.
3.5.1.5 Whenever possible during play, the Referee and Deputy(s)
should be positioned such that all the courts in use can be
easily observed (i.e. when multiple courts are being used
the Referee and Deputy(s) should avoid being co-located
for extended periods in one area if possible).
3.5.1.6 If necessary, the Referee may go onto court during a
match without being called by the Umpire.
3.5.1.7 If IRS is in operation, the Referee or Deputy shall
endeavor to watch that any challenge made is administered
correctly by the Umpire, and be ready to intervene, if
necessary, to ensure that any mistake is corrected before
the next rally begins.
Pre-Match Preparations
3.5.2 The Referee shall arrive at the venue sufficiently early each day
to carry out all required duties to ensure that play is ready to
start on time. In particular, the Referee shall:
3.5.2.1 Walk through the Field Of Play to check that the courts
are clean and all hardware is in the right positions (e.g. Line
Judge and Coaches chairs, towels/mops).
3.5.2.2 Ensure that all IT functionality is operational (e.g. Public
Address (PA) system, Umpire scoring devices, scoreboards,
IRS).
3.5.2.3 Ensure key personnel are in place (e.g. Match Control,
Shuttle Control, Field Of Play staff).
Medical Personnel
3.5.3 Prior to the start of the first day’s play and anytime there is a
change to new medical personnel, the Referee shall meet briefly
with the Doctor/Medical Officer.
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3.5.3.2 The Referee shall ensure that the Doctor knows that he
acts under the Referee’s direction and that if called onto
court, the Doctor’s primary role is to advise the player of
the severity of any injury, and not to administer any
treatment that may cause undue delay.
3.5.3.3 The Referee shall ensure that the Doctor has basic medical
supplies on hand in a portable container (e.g. plasters,
scissors, gloves).
3.5.3.4 At all times when play is in progress and well before the
first match of the day, the Tournament Doctor (or other
medically trained personnel) shall be located courtside or
have a direct contact to the Referee in order to assist the
Referee on court in case of a player's injury or illness.
Shuttle Testing
3.5.4 Prior to the start of the first day’s play, the Referee shall
oversee the testing of shuttles.
3.5.4.1 The shuttles should be tested by an active player in the
tournament, preferably a male player.
3.5.4.2 All available speeds shall be tested from both ends of the
court.
3.5.4.3 Instruct the shuttle tester during the test, if necessary,
such that the shuttles are being tested correctly.
3.5.4.4 When assessing the result of the shuttle test, take into
account the manner in which the shuttles were hit
(strength of shot and trajectory), and whether they were
hit from the correct location (over the back line) (Law 3).
3.5.4.5 Communicate the shuttle speed decision to Shuttle Control.
3.5.4.6 Do not communicate the decision regarding the selection of
the shuttle speed to be used to the shuttle tester.
3.5.4.7 Retest the shuttles if necessary on a given day if playing
conditions change substantially (e.g. temperature and
humidity) or it is warranted based on visual observations
and/or feedback from Umpires.
3.5.4.8 If the playing conditions do not change significantly and if
the shuttles are found to be consistent from tube-to-tube,
then it is not necessary for the shuttles to be tested on
every subsequent day.
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Withdrawals
3.5.5 The Referee shall process any withdrawals, no shows and forced
withdrawals that arise after the Team Managers’ Meeting
according to GCR, Regulation 13.
3.5.5.1 The Referee may stop a qualifying draw match in progress
if necessary in order to execute a promotion to the main
draw (GCR, Regulation 13.1).
3.5.5.2 Ensure all promotions (PFQ/PFR), withdrawals (WDN), no
shows (DNS), forced withdrawals (FWDN), substitutions
(SUB), retirements and walkovers are documented
correctly in the TP file, using the correct abbreviations.
3.5.5.3 Include all withdrawals subject to a fine in the Withdrawal
Report (GCR, Regulation 14.1.2).
Technical Officials Management
The Referee shall:
3.5.6 Look after the general well-being of the Umpires and Line Judges
throughout the tournament and ensure they have the amenities
necessary to discharge their duties effectively (e.g. food, water,
coffee, tea, etc.).
3.5.7 Promote teamwork and camaraderie within the group of Technical
Officials while maintaining sufficient distance to avoid the
perception of favoritism etc.
3.5.8 Ensure that all Technical Officials abide by the Technical
Officials Code of Conduct.
3.5.9 Give daily Umpire briefings as necessary. The briefings should
focus on generic feedback from play on the previous day with
communication of any systematic adjustments required, passing
on any changes to procedures to be adopted for the current day
(e.g. changes to march-on and march-off, change in number of
Line Judges, etc.), and allowing time for questions, answers and
comments by Umpire Assessors if present.
3.5.10 Offer constructive feedback on an Umpire’s performance when
appropriate based on first-hand observations or when requested
by the Umpire, and in particular:
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3.5.10.1 Offer such feedback promptly after a match whenever
an adjustment in an Umpire’s performance is necessary in
order to bring it into line with expectations.
3.5.10.2 Offer such feedback in a setting with privacy and free
from distractions.
3.5.10.3 Be certain your instructions are understood and
subsequently observe the Umpire to make sure they are
followed.
3.5.11 Ensure Umpire and Service Judge assignments are made fairly
and appropriately.
3.5.11.1 Ensure Umpire and Service Judge neutrality as far as
possible.
3.5.11.2 If complete Umpire and Service Judge neutrality cannot
be achieved then at a minimum prioritize Umpire and
Service Judge neutrality on the TV court.
3.5.11.3 Take note of any matches with significant tension
between the Umpire or Service Judge and players, and, if
necessary, avoid assigning that Umpire to matches
featuring the same player in subsequent rounds.
3.5.11.4 Ensure all Technical Officials have sufficient rest
between duties/shifts.
3.5.12 If present, communicate with Umpire Assessors frequently as
the tournament progresses.
3.5.12.1 The Referee shall solicit the Umpire Assessors’ feedback
on each Umpire’s performance to help guide your
decisions around assignments for the latter stages of the
tournament.
3.5.12.2 To the extent possible, the Referee shall accommodate
the Umpire Assessors’ requests regarding Umpire and
Service Judge assignments in order to facilitate the
assessment/appraisal process.
3.5.12.3 The Referee has final authority regarding all Technical
Officials assignments.
3.5.13 Meet with the Line Judges as needed as the tournament
progresses, and in particular:
3.5.13.1 Offer feedback on Line Judge performance and any
adjustments needed through the Line Judge Coordinator.
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3.5.13.2 Pass on feedback from Umpires and the Referee team to
the Line Judge Coordinator on stronger and weaker
performing Line Judges so that they can be assigned
appropriately in the latter stages of the tournament.
3.5.13.3 If any appointed international Line Judges are present,
ensure they are utilized in the most competitive matches
and on the more difficult lines.
Players and Coaches Management
3.5.14 The Referee shall deal with any complaints by players, coaches
and Team Managers firmly and fairly.
3.5.15 When required, the Referee shall make decisions concerning
compliance of a player’s clothing.
3.5.15.1 In cases of uncertainty, the Referee should permit the
clothing in question and submit a picture of it to BWF
after the tournament for review.
3.5.15.2 Be aware of any lighting differences between the
assembly area and the Field Of Play that may alter
perceptions of colour differentiation between shirts.
3.5.15.3 The Referee has the discretion whether or not to report
a player’s non-compliant clothing to BWF (or CC) for
assessment of fines.
3.5.16 In observing play, the Referee shall ensure that anyone sitting in
a coach’s chair on the Field Of Play abides by the Coaches and
Educators Code of Conduct.
3.5.16.1 The Referee shall take immediate action if a Coach moves
the designated chair from its position such that the
visibility of any advertising is disturbed.
3.5.16.2 If necessary, the Referee may remove a Coach or Team
Manager/Official from the Field Of Play for the
remainder of a match, a session, or a day.
3.5.16.3 In the case of repeated or serious offenses, the Referee
may remove a Coach or Team Manager/Official from the
venue for the remainder of the tournament or part
thereof.
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3.5.16.4 The Referee shall inform BWF (or CC) of any serious or
flagrant breaches of the Coaches and Educators Code of
Conduct through the Referee’s Report (or through an
Incident Report if necessary).
Schedule
3.5.17 The Referee shall approve each subsequent day’s match schedule
before it is published.
3.5.17.1 The next day’s schedule should be published as early as
possible on the preceding day (even if the identities of
some of the players are not known at the time of initial
publishing), but it should not be published until the order
of play, and if appropriate, the court assignments are
finalized.
3.5.17.2 In developing the next day’s schedule, solicit input from
the relevant stakeholders (e.g. BWF/CC Event Officer,
TV Coordinator, Tournament Director).
3.5.17.3 Requests from TV around the order of play and court
assignments should be accommodated, if possible, as long
as no undue hardship to any player results.
3.5.17.4 Any player is entitled to a minimum of a 60-minute
interval between matches (GCR, Regulation 11.3), except
in Junior tournaments, Para-Badminton tournaments, team
tournaments, and qualifying rounds of other tournaments
where 30 minutes applies a minimum interval between two
matches. The Referee shall, however, seek to provide a
longer interval between any two matches of a given
player, and in particular between a player’s matches in the
same event.
3.5.17.5 Ensure that opposing sides in a match do not have
disproportionately different rest times since their
previous round matches in that event.
3.5.17.6 Where possible, consider having a variety of events
scheduled in a given timeslot to maximize spectator
interest and overall presentation.
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Final Stages of Tournament
3.5.18 The Referee shall ascertain and communicate to the rest of the
Technical Officials if there will be any changes in security
procedures/accreditation requirements etc. for the semi-finals
and finals due to the presence of VIPs.
3.5.19 The Referee shall approve any reconfiguration of the Field Of
Play for the semi-finals and finals, etc.
3.5.19.1 As the number of courts is reduced, the objective for
any Field Of Play reconfiguration should be to provide the
most attractive presentation for spectators and TV, and
best utilize any extra space created.
3.5.19.2 Communicate any changes to march-on and march-off
procedures to the Umpires and Line Judges, and to the
announcer.
3.5.20 Particular care should be taken when determining the order of
the semi-finals and finals. The Referee should take into account
factors such as TV requests, spectator interest, considerations
for players in multiple finals (i.e. rest time and playing singles
before men’s and women’s doubles (usually), and participation of
host Member players). Seek input from all relevant stakeholders,
most particularly the BWF (or CC) Event Officer if present on
any contractual obligations that must be respected.
3.5.21 Umpire and Service Judge appointments for the semi-finals and
finals must be carefully considered and, after taking neutrality
into account, should be based on factors such as observed
performance throughout the tournament, experience level,
presentation skills, and teamwork exhibited during the
tournament. Solicit input from Umpire Assessors, if present.
3.5.22 The Referee shall ascertain from the tournament organizers the
plan for the award ceremonies, and shall participate in the
ceremonies if requested.
End of Day’s Play
3.5.23 At the end of each day’s play the Referee and Deputy(s) should
debrief with each other and with other key stakeholders as
appropriate (e.g. Tournament Director).
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3.5.24 Obtain the quantities of shuttles used during the day and
shuttles remaining both from the TP file and by a physical count
to ensure that there is a sufficient quantity left of appropriate
speed for the number of matches remaining.
3.5.25 Ensure the TP file is published and a back-up copy sent to the
BWF (or CC) office at the end of each day’s play.
3.6 Injuries, Illness and Incidents
3.6.1 The Referee shall be called on court by the Umpire or intervene
on his own initiative to handle cases of injuries, illness or
incidents, as well as shuttle speed issues when necessary.
3.6.1.1 When called by the Umpire in case of injury or illness,
the Referee and the Doctor shall immediately go on
court. The Referee shall first speak to the Umpire to be
informed of the relevant facts and to remind the Umpire
to time the delay due to the injury.
3.6.1.2 The Tournament Doctor’s duty is to examine the player’s
injury and quickly determine whether it is medically
advisable for the player to continue to play. The decision,
however, which shall be taken as fast as possible, remains
with the player. The Doctor may apply a quick relief, such
as a bandage on a bleeding injury or a spray, but no-time
consuming treatment is allowed except in the regular
intervals and then only if the Doctor estimates that the
treatment can be completed (or nearly so) before the
interval ends.
3.6.1.3 For matches between players/pairs of the same Member
in Grade 2 – Levels 2-4 tournaments or in the World
Championships, the Referee may initiate a
retirement/withdrawal of a player against his wishes if
the Doctor’s advice is that it is not in the player’s best
interests to continue playing.
3.6.1.4 The Referee may allow a maximum of two persons on
court to assist and advise the injured player and help
with translation. In fairness, the Referee shall allow the
opposing side the same consideration.
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3.6.1.5 The Referee shall resolve the injury situation as quickly
as possible and well within a few minutes so that play can
be resumed or abandoned. The Referee may need to point
to potential disqualification if it is suspected that the
player is exploiting the injury situation to regain wind or
if the player repeatedly hesitates in deciding to continue
or abandon play.
3.6.1.6 The Referee shall ensure that there is Emergency
Service available (ambulance and hospital) and be aware
how to initiate immediate medical assistance. The Team
Managers shall be kept fully informed about any medical
assistance available.
3.6.1.7 In case of a severe injury, where there is no doubt that
the player cannot continue, the regular process
(Instructions 3.6.1.2 – 3.6.1.5) shall be disregarded, and
the Tournament Doctor shall provide the necessary first
aid until the player can be transported to hospital.
3.6.1.8 The Referee shall be aware of any physiotherapy or
facilities for physiotherapists available at the
tournament and keep the Team Managers informed.
3.6.1.9 As the Tournament Doctor may not be allowed to practice
medicine in the host country, there shall be local medical
service available at all times to cater for cases of illness
among players and officials. The Referee shall pass on
relevant information to the Team Managers.
3.6.2 The Referee shall be called on court by the Umpire or intervene
on his own initiative in case of flagrant or other misbehaviour
resulting in a red card (Law 16.7) or when the Umpire needs his
assistance to resolve other issues.
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3.6.2.1 Coming on court, the Referee shall first speak to the
Umpire (and if necessary the Service Judge) to receive
information about the situation, and only afterwards
address the players. In case information from other
sources is necessary to resolve the situation, such
personnel shall be called to the court, with the Referee
normally remaining on court until the situation is resolved.
While the Referee is on or near the court dealing with
the problem, play is deemed suspended, unless the
Referee advises the Umpire and the players otherwise.
3.6.2.2 Should the Referee decide to disqualify a player, this
player is disqualified from all events of the tournament,
and a Disciplinary process may be recommended in the
Referee’s Report. The player’s doubles partner may
continue in other events of the tournament (GCR,
Regulation 31.5).
3.6.2.3 The Referee shall resolve the situation as quickly as
possible, explain his decision clearly, briefly and with
conviction to the Umpire and the players, leave the court,
and play shall resume, if applicable. There shall be no
further discussion or appeal.
3.6.3 The Referee shall at all times, when observing play, consider
whether the shuttle speed selected before play started still
appears to be correct.
3.6.3.1 When called on court by the Umpire because both sides
wish to change the shuttle speed, the Referee shall first
speak to the Umpire to add the Umpire’s comments to his
own observations before taking the decision to change
the shuttle speed or not. Testing by the players may be
performed, but will often not provide valid additional
information.
3.6.3.2 When no shuttles of correct speed are available, tipping
may exceptionally be done (preferably by the Service
Judge or another neutral person), but only as a last
resort to continue play.
3.7 After the Tournament
3.7.1 The Referee is responsible for the continued oversight of the
tournament after the last match is concluded.
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3.7.2 The Referee shall plan sufficient time before leaving the Field
Of Play to finalize and duly inform BWF (or the CC) of the
results, and to thank all remaining Technical Officials, the
Organizing Committee and other stakeholders for their
contributions. The Referee shall ensure that any doping controls
still underway after the end of play can be completed and that
arrangements are made for players to return to their hotel
before the Referee leaves the stadium.
3.7.3 The Referee shall immediately after the tournament send to
BWF (or the CC) a report on withdrawals, yellow and red cards,
that may trigger further sanctions.
3.7.3.1 The Referee may decide not to report a card given by an
Umpire if the Referee or a Deputy has observed the
situation where the card was given and decides that the
card should not have been issued.
3.7.4 The Referee shall, no later than two weeks after the tournament
is finished, send the Referee’s Report to BWF (and/or the CC),
using the stipulated standard template.
3.7.4.1 The Referee’s Report shall contain all relevant detail but
focus on what was noteworthy for the tournament and
highlight information that may be relevant for further
tournaments in the same venue or by the same organizer.
3.7.4.2 When drafting the Referee’s Report, the Referee should
consult his Deputy(s). However, the responsibility for the
timely delivery and the content of the Referee’s Report
remains with the Referee.
3.8 Team Tournaments
3.8.1 A Team Tournament is normally governed by specific regulations
issued by BWF (or a CC), describing the terms and conditions for
entries, method of competition, draw and other particular
features of the Team Tournament. In the absence of such
regulations, the tournament prospectus shall contain such terms
and conditions.
3.8.1.1 Team Tournaments are frequently played in pools and
groups, at least in the initial stage, and the BWF General
Competition Regulations for play in groups and pools apply
(GCR 16) unless specifically stated otherwise.
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3.8.2 The Referee is responsible for ensuring that the entries of
teams and nominations of players to participate in the Team
Tournament are in accordance with the Team Tournament
regulations.
3.8.3 The Referee is responsible for conducting the draw (or verifies
the result of the draw), and for the overall schedule of play for
the ties of the Team Tournament.
3.8.4 The Referee shall decide the time for nomination of teams for
the individual team ties and communicate the decision to the
Team Managers at the Team Managers’ Meeting, unless it is
stipulated in the regulations.
3.8.5 Based on the team nominations, the Referee shall decide the
order of play for the tie following the process laid down in the
regulations for the Team Tournament, if such a process is
described.
3.8.5.1 If a process for deciding the order of play is not given,
the Referee shall decide the order of play so that, as far
as possible:
- No player plays in two consecutive matches, and
- Players playing both singles and men’s or women’s
doubles play singles first.
3.8.5.2 Any player playing in multiple matches in a tie is entitled
to a 30 minutes interval between matches.
3.8.5.3 Once decided, the Referee shall communicate the order
of play to the teams and to the member of the
Organizing Committee responsible for further
publication.
3.8.6 Unless otherwise stipulated in the specific regulations for the
Team Tournament, prior to a player’s first match in a tie, the
Referee may allow a substitute for a player, who, in the opinion
of the Referee is incapacitated by illness, injury or other
unavoidable hindrance, provided that the substitute player or
pair is lower ranked (in the most recently published World
Ranking preceding the date of the start of the Team
Tournament) than the player or pair being replaced.
3.8.6.1 Any pair unaffected by the substitution shall be left
unchanged.
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3.8.6.2 A substituted player shall not take part in that tie, but
may play again in a later tie in the Team Tournament.
3.8.7 The Referee may disqualify at any stage of a Team Tournament
 Any team which fails to report its arrival at the stipulated
time;
 Any team which fails to carry out its required program; or
 Any team that has failed to carry out its obligations or
breaches the Rules and Regulations of BWF (or the CC).
4. GENERAL ADVICE ON REFEREEING

4.1 The Role of the Referee and Relations to Other Stakeholders
4.1.1 The Referee shall know and understand the Laws of Badminton.
4.1.1.1 The Referee shall at all times stay updated on BWF Code of
Ethics and General Competition Regulations, their related
documents, in particular the Technical Officials’ Code of
Conduct, and other official tournament related official
communications from BWF (and CC).
4.1.1.2 The Referee shall be familiar with BWF information
technology (IT) tools and their operation.
4.1.2 Being in overall charge of the tournament, the Referee shall lead,
manage and motivate the Technical Officials.
4.1.2.1 The Referee shall establish constructive working
relationships with any Deputy Referees, Umpire Assessors,
the Organizing Committee, the Team Managers
(representing the players) and any BWF (or CC)
Representatives or Staff appointed to the tournament.
4.1.2.2 The Referee, representing BWF (or the CC) shall lead by
example. The Referee shall be punctual and demand
punctuality of others, dress correctly and request that the
other Technical Officials do likewise.
4.1.3 The Referee shall observe play and, after consultation when
appropriate, take all necessary action to ensure that play is fair
and correct.
4.1.3.1 The Referee may delegate duties to other Technical
Officials. However, delegation shall be followed up and the
ultimate responsibility remains with the Referee.
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4.1.3.2 A decision by a Deputy Referee shall be considered as a
decision by the Referee. There is no appeal of such a
decision to the Referee.
4.1.4 The Referee, in cooperation with the Organizing Committee and
BWF (or CC), is responsible for the conditions under which the
tournament is conducted.
4.1.4.1 The Referee shall provide the players with safe and good
playing conditions.
4.1.4.2 The Referee is responsible for providing all Technical
Officials with conditions that will enable them to carry out
their duties safely and effectively.
4.1.4.3 The Referee shall assist the Organizing Committee and
BWF (or the CC) with providing the best possible
presentation of the tournament to the spectators in the
stadium and to any television audience. The Referee shall
work in close cooperation with BWF staff and respect the
Federation’s contractual obligations (e.g. to television and
sponsors).
4.1.5 The Referee must remain fair and calm at all times, and shall be
prepared to take all necessary decisions.
4.1.5.1 Before a major decision is taken, review any relevant
regulations or legislation, reflect and, if in doubt, consult
your Deputy(s), BWF, the Organizing Committee and/or a
Referee Assessor, as appropriate.
4.1.5.2 When a decision is taken, communicate it clearly and ensure
that it is well understood by the recipients.
4.1.5.3 Should a mistake be made, admit it, correct it, and
apologize.
4.2 Handling Questions and Complaints
4.2.1 The Referee shall be available and approachable, such that Team
Managers (on behalf of the players), Technical Officials and
other stakeholders are encouraged and feel comfortable to come
forward with their questions, comments or complaints. This
approach will generally facilitate and improve the Referee’s
decision-making process.
4.2.2 When a Team Manager or a player comes to the Referee to
request a decision on a specific case, the Referee should:
4.2.2.1 Listen carefully to the case and the arguments put forward;
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4.2.2.2 Ask questions to fully clarify the issue, using an interpreter
if necessary, and ensure that all the facts are well
understood;
4.2.2.3 Take time, if necessary, to reflect over the case, consult
any relevant legislation, regulations and other sources of
information;
4.2.2.4 Bear in mind that the person raising the case is an advocate
for his team or players;
4.2.2.5 Consider the importance and the urgency of the decision,
decide on the priority and whether the Referee shall take
the decision or if it should be referred elsewhere;
4.2.2.6 Take the decision as soon as possible but only when ready to
do so; and
4.2.2.7 Communicate the decision to the person raising the case and
to all others that the decision may directly or indirectly
affect.
4.2.3 In order to minimize the occurrence of justified complaints, the
Referee shall be proactive in anticipating and preventing potential
problems and in taking pre-emptive action to solve issues before
they materialize or escalate.
4.2.4 Unsatisfied complaints and problems that cannot be resolved at
the tournament may indicate the need for a review of Laws or
regulations and should be reported to BWF (or CC) through the
Referee’s Report or otherwise.
4.3 Anti-Doping and Match-Fixing
4.3.1 The Referee, as well as all other Technical Officials, shall at all
times be in compliance with the BWF Code of Ethics, Technical
Officials’ Code of Conduct, and their related documents. In
particular, the Referee has an obligation to promote the
provisions related to betting, wagering and irregular match
results to the Technical Officials working under his authority and
to observe that they follow the provisions of the codes.
4.3.2 Concerning anti-doping, the Referee has the responsibility
4.3.2.1 To verify that the Organizing Committee provides adequate
working conditions for doping control;
4.3.2.2 To make the Team Managers aware that random and/or
targeted doping control may take place during and after the
tournament;
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4.3.2.3 To be aware of any doping control arrangements that BWF
may have made with the relevant National Anti-Doping
Organization (NADO) and assist the National Anti-Doping
Officers in executing their task if requested to do so; and
4.3.2.4 To look after the players’ health and safety and ensure that
fair play prevails (e.g. the playing schedule may, if
necessary, be changed to accommodate players having been
selected for or undergoing doping control).
4.3.3 Concerning match-fixing, the Referee has the responsibility
4.3.3.1 To make the Team Managers aware of the BWF regulations
and countermeasures in place concerning players not giving
their best efforts, particularly the arrangements for
observation of matches between players from the same
Member;
4.3.3.2 To closely observe play on court as well as what may be
happening around the tournament, including the audience in
the stadium, bearing in mind that match-fixing may
potentially be occurring; and
4.3.3.3 To take appropriate action promptly should any suspicious
action be observed and inform BWF immediately.
4.4 Media
4.4.1 Media play an important role in the presentation of any
tournament and the Referee shall assist in providing adequate
working conditions for journalists, photographers and television
staff, without jeopardizing the health and safety of the players,
the working conditions for the Technical Officials or the playing
conditions.
4.4.2 The Referee shall be aware of any specific BWF (or CC)
guidelines for media staff and assist in upholding these guidelines
on the Field Of Play.
4.4.3 The Referee, on behalf of all Technical Officials, shall assist
BWF (or the CC) Communication staff in responding to technical
questions from the media related to the tournament, or, in their
absence, answer such questions.
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5. INSTRUCTIONS TO UMPIRES
5.1 Before the Match – Off-Court
The Umpire shall
5.1.1 Obtain the scoresheet from match control/Umpire Coordinator;

5.1.2 Ensure that the specified number of Line Judges, and if
applicable, Court Attendants are present;
5.1.3 Ensure that the players’ clothing complies with the tournament
regulations as instructed by the Referee; and
5.1.4 Ensure all players’ mobile phones are switched off.
5.2 Before the Match – On Court
The Umpire shall
5.2.1 Carry out the toss fairly and ensure that the winning and losing
sides exercise their choices correctly (Law 6) and they are noted;
5.2.2 When a scoresheet is used, write “0” for both sides and “S” for
server, and in the case of a Doubles match, “R” for receiver;
5.2.3 Get into the Umpire’s chair as quickly as possible after the toss,
start the stopwatch and then:
5.2.3.1 Time the warm-up period. The two-minute warm-up starts
when the Umpire sits in his chair and ends with the calling
of “Play” to start the match;
5.2.3.2 Check that any scoring device is working; and
5.2.3.3 Check that the Line Judge chairs are correctly
positioned.
5.3 Start of the Match
5.3.1 The Umpire shall announce the match using the appropriate
announcement below, and point to the right and to the left.
W, X, Y, Z are names of the players and A, B, C, D are names of
the Member.
Singles
Tournament
“Ladies and Gentleman; on my right, ‘X, A’; and on my left, ‘Y, B’.
‘X’ to serve; love all; play.”
Team Tournament
“Ladies and Gentleman; on my right, ‘A’, represented by ‘X’; and on
my left, ‘B’, represented by ‘Y’. ‘A’ to serve; love all; play.”
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Doubles
Tournament
“Ladies and Gentleman; on my right, ‘W, A’ and ‘X, B’; and on my
left, ‘Y, C’ and ‘Z, D’.
‘X’ to serve to ‘Y’; love all; play.”
(If doubles partners represent the same Member, announce the
Member name after announcing both players’ names. e.g. ‘W and
X, A’).
Team Tournament
“Ladies and Gentleman; on my right, ‘A’, represented by ‘W’ and
‘X’; and on my left, ‘B’, represented by ‘Y’ and ‘Z’. ‘A’ to serve; ‘X’
to ‘Y’; love all; play.”
5.3.2 The calling of “Play” indicates the start of the match.
5.3.3 Click the ‘Play’ button on the scoring device immediately before
calling ‘Play’, or, if a scoresheet is used, note the time on the
scoresheet immediately before calling ‘Play’.
5.4 During the Match
The Umpire shall
5.4.1 Use the standard vocabulary in BWF Statutes, Section 4.1.5 of
the Laws of Badminton;
5.4.2 Record and then call the score. Always call the server’s score
first;
5.4.3 During the service, if a Service Judge is appointed, especially
watch the receiver. The Umpire may also call a service fault;
5.4.4 Be aware of the status of any scoring device;
5.4.5 Raise the right hand above the head when the Referee is required
on court;
5.4.6 Raise the left hand above the head when a decision is required
from the IRS; and
5.4.7 When a side loses a rally and the right to continue serving (Law
10.3.2, and Law 11.3.2) call “Service Over” followed by the score
starting with that of the new serving side.
5.4.8 “Play” shall be called by the Umpire to
5.4.8.1 Instruct the players that a match or a game is to start,
to continue after an interval, after a change of ends, or
to resume play following an IRS challenge or after a
break; and
5.4.8.2 Instruct the players to resume play.
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5.4.9 “Fault” shall be called by the Umpire when a “Fault” occurs,
except when
5.4.9.1 A service fault (Law 9.1) is called by the Service Judge
under Law 13.1. The Umpire shall call “service fault called”
followed by an explanation using the appropriate
vocabulary (BWF Statutes, Section 4.1.5, Section 4);
5.4.9.2 A fault during service is called by the Umpire. The
Umpire shall announce the service fault or receiver fault
using the appropriate vocabulary in (BWF Statutes,
Section 4.1.5, Section 4); or
5.4.9.3 A “fault” occurs under Laws 13.2.1, 13.2.2 (which are
obvious), 13.3.1 (for which Line Judge’s call and signal
suffices) or 13.3.2, unless clarification is needed for the
players or spectators.
5.4.10 During each game, after the rally which takes a side to 11 points
(or the appropriate score for matches being played using other
scoring systems as outlined in BWF Statutes, Section 4.1.4), the
Umpire shall call the score followed immediately by “Interval” or
“Service Over”, the score and then “Interval”.
5.4.11 The timing of the interval allowed under Law 16.2.1 starts when
the appropriate rally ends or when an IRS challenge is decided,
regardless of any applause.
5.4.12 At the start of each interval (Law 16.2.1) the Umpire shall
request the Court Attendants/Line Judges to wipe the court.
5.4.13 In all intervals during games, at 40 seconds, the Umpire shall
call:
“Court … (number, if more than one court is used), 20 seconds”.
Repeat the call.
5.4.14 In all these intervals (Law 16.2.1) each side may be joined on the
court by no more than two accredited coaches. They must leave
the court when the Umpire calls “20 seconds”.
5.4.15 To resume a game after an interval, repeat the score followed by
“Play”.
5.4.16 If both sides do not wish to take an interval as allowed under
Law 16.2, play in that game or match shall continue without an
interval, except where intervals are made mandatory by the
Referee.
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5.5 Extended Game
5.5.1 When the leading side reaches 20 points in each game, call
“Game Point” or “Match Point”, as applicable.
5.5.2 If a side reaches 29 points, in each game and for each side, call
“Game Point” or “Match Point”, as applicable.
5.5.3 The calls of “Game Point” and “Match Point” in 5.5.1 and 5.5.2
must always immediately follow the server’s score and be before
the receiver’s score.
5.6 End of Each Game
5.6.1 “Game” must always be called immediately after the final rally of
each game has ended, regardless of applause, except if there is a
challenge (then call as in 5.8.5 followed by 5.8.7.1, 5.8.8.1, or
5.8.9.3 instead). This call of “Game” is the start of any interval
allowed under Law 16.2.2.
5.6.2 After the first game ends, call:
“First game won by …… [name(s) of player(s), or Member (in a
Team Tournament)] …… (score)”.
5.6.3 After the second game ends, call:
“Second game won by …… [name(s) of player(s), or Member (in a
Team Tournament)] …… (score); One game all”.
5.6.4 At the end of each game the Umpire shall request the Court
Attendants/Line Judges to wipe the court. The Service Judge
when appointed shall place the interval board, if provided, on the
centre of the court below the net.
5.6.5 If a game wins the match, the Umpire shall call:
“Match won by …… [name(s) of player(s), or Member (in a Team
Tournament)] …… [scores]”.
5.6.6 In the intervals between each game, at 100 seconds call:
“Court … (number, if more than one court is used) 20 seconds”.
Repeat the call.
5.6.7 During these intervals (Law 16.2.2) after the players have
changed ends, each side may be joined on the court by no more
than two accredited coaches. They must leave the court when the
Umpire calls “20 seconds”.
5.6.8 To start the second game, call:
“Second game; love all; play”.
5.6.9 When there is a third game, call:
“Final game; love all; play”.
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5.6.10 In a third game, or in a match of one game, after the rally which
takes a side to 11 points (or appropriate score for matches being
played using other scoring systems as outlined in BWF Statutes,
Section 4.1.4), the Umpire shall call the score followed
immediately by “Interval, Change Ends” or “Service Over”, the
score and then “Interval, Change Ends”.
5.6.11 During this interval and after the players have changed ends,
each side may be joined on the court by no more than two
accredited coaches. They must leave the court when the Umpire
calls “20 seconds”.
5.6.12 To resume the game after the interval, repeat the score followed
by “Play”.
5.7 After the match
5.7.1 At the end of the match, the Umpire shall note the end time and
duration of the match on the score-sheet, if used.
5.7.2 If any incidents happened on court, the Umpire must immediately
take the printed or completed score-sheet with notes on the
relevant incidents (BWF Statutes, Section 4.1.5, Section 7 for
examples, if necessary) to the Referee.
5.8 Line Calls
5.8.1 The Umpire shall always look to the Line Judge(s) when the
shuttle lands close to a line and always when it lands out, no
matter how far. The Line Judge(s) are entirely responsible for
their decisions except in 5.8.2, 5.8.3, and 5.8.4.
5.8.2 If, in the opinion of the Umpire, it is beyond reasonable doubt
that a Line Judge has clearly made a wrong call then the Umpire
shall immediately call:
5.8.2.1 “Correction, IN” if the shuttle landed “IN”; or
5.8.2.2 “Correction, OUT” if the shuttle landed “OUT”.
5.8.3 Where there is no Line Judge or if a Line Judge is unsighted, the
Umpire shall immediately call
5.8.3.1 “OUT” when the shuttle lands outside the line and then
call either the score or “Service Over” and then the
score; or
5.8.3.2 The score or “Service Over” and then the score when the
shuttle lands IN; or
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5.8.3.3 “Let” followed by the score when the Umpire is unsighted,
except when an IRS is in operation, the Umpire shall call
“Unsighted” and request a decision from the system by
raising the left hand above the head.
5.8.4 Where an Instant Review System is in operation, if the call by a
Line Judge (Instructions 8.3 and 8.4) or a call or overrule by the
Umpire (Instructions 5.8.2 and 5.8.3) is challenged by a player
(Law 17.5.2 and Appendix 7), the Umpire shall ensure that the
player has a valid right to challenge. The player must clearly say
‘Challenge’ to the Umpire and/or make a clear signal by raising the
hand. Any such challenge must be made by the player immediately
after the Umpire or Line Judge has made their call.
5.8.5 If there is a right to challenge, the Umpire shall call: “…… [name
of the player who challenges] challenges (regardless of whether
it is a singles or doubles match or a team tie). Called IN [(or
OUT”, as appropriate)] and at the same time raising the left hand
above the head.
5.8.6 The Instant Review System will review the original decision and
indicate to the Umpire the result of the challenge as either IN,
OUT or NO DECISION.
5.8.7 If a challenge is successful, the Umpire shall call:
“Correction, IN” or “Correction, OUT” (as appropriate), the score
or “Service Over” followed by the score (as appropriate) and then
“Play”.
5.8.7.1 If a challenge is successful and thus ends the game, the
Umpire shall call “Correction IN” or “Correction OUT” as
appropriate, “Game” followed by the appropriate call as in
Instructions 5.6.2 to 5.6.5
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5.8.8 If a challenge is unsuccessful, the Umpire shall call:
“Challenge unsuccessful”, “one” or “no” (as appropriate)
“challenge(s) remaining”, the score or “Service Over” followed by
the score (as appropriate) and then “Play”.
5.8.8.1 If a challenge is unsuccessful and thus ends the game,
the Umpire shall call “Challenge unsuccessful”, “Game”
followed by the appropriate call as in Instructions 5.6.2
to 5.6.5.
5.8.9 If the Instant Review System indicates NO DECISION, the
Umpire shall call
5.8.9.1 “Let” but only for an original call of unsighted; or
5.8.9.2 The score followed by “Service Over” as appropriate, and
then “Play” (when the original challenged decision stands).
5.8.9.3 “Game” followed by the appropriate call as in Instructions
5.6.2 to 5.6.5. The original challenged decision stands,
which ends the game.
5.9 Specific Situations During the Match
5.9.1 The Umpire shall keep a careful watch for the following
occurrences and deal with them as instructed
5.9.1.1 A player throwing a racket into the opponent’s court or
sliding under the net and who clearly obstructs or
distracts their opponent, shall be faulted under Law
13.4.2 or 13.4.3 respectively;
5.9.1.2 A shuttle coming onto the court from an adjacent court
shall not automatically be considered a “Let”. A “Let” shall
not be called in such circumstances if, in the opinion of
the Umpire, the shuttle has not obstructed or distracted
the players;
5.9.1.3 A player shouting to a partner who is about to hit the
shuttle shall not necessarily be regarded as deliberately
distracting their opponents;
5.9.1.4 A player calling ‘no shot, ‘fault’, etc. when making a stroke
or after the opponent has made a stroke, shall be
considered a deliberate distraction (Law 13.4.5);
5.9.1.5 A player attempting to influence or intimidate the
Service Judge or a Line Judge shall be reminded that
such conduct is unacceptable, with Law 16.7 applied if
necessary;
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5.9.1.6 A player throwing sweat or otherwise contaminating the
court and its immediate surroundings shall be reminded
that such conduct is unacceptable, with Law 16.7 applied
if necessary; and
5.9.1.7 After a rally, a player celebrating excessively or
offensively (e.g. raising a clenched fist or screaming in
the direction of the opponent) shall be reminded that
unsportsmanlike and offensive conduct is unacceptable
(Law 16.6.3 and 16.6.4), with Law 16.7 applied if
necessary.
5.10 Players Leaving the Court
5.10.1 The Umpire shall ensure that players do not leave the court
without the Umpire’s permission (Law 16.5.2) except during the
intervals described in Law 16.2, or that when doing so they do not
delay play. A change of a racket at courtside during a rally is
permitted.
5.10.2 Any offending player(s) shall be reminded that leaving the court
needs the Umpire’s permission (Law 16.5.2) and if necessary, Law
16.7 shall be applied.
5.10.3 During a game, if play is not unduly held up, the players may be
allowed to have:
5.10.3.1 A quick towel only; or
5.10.3.2 A towel and drink, at the discretion of the Umpire.
5.10.4 If the court needs to be wiped, the players shall be on court
before the wiping is over.
5.11 Delays and Suspension
5.11.1 The Umpire shall ensure that the players do not deliberately
cause any delay in play (Law 16.4). Any unnecessary walk around
the court between rallies shall be prevented and if necessary,
Law 16.7 shall be applied.
5.11.2 Play may be suspended by the Referee or Umpire if warranted by
a circumstance affecting playing conditions.
5.11.3 If, during a match, a court or its immediate surroundings needs
repair, or it is temporarily not playable, the Umpire shall call the
Referee (or the Referee shall go onto the court) and play will be
suspended until the court and its immediate surroundings are
again suitable for play.
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5.11.4 When play is suspended, the Umpire shall call:
“Play is suspended” and note “S” on the scoring device or score-
sheet, if used.
5.11.5 When play resumes after the suspension, the Umpire shall note
the duration of the suspension and ensure that the players are on
the correct side of the net and in the correct service courts,
then call “Are you ready?” followed by the score and “Play”.
5.12 Coaching from Off Court
5.12.1 Coaching is not allowed from the moment the player(s) is ready to
play and while the shuttle is in play.
5.12.2 Coaches must be seated in their designated seats and must not
stand court-side during the match except during the permitted
intervals (Law 16.2).
5.12.3 Coaches are not allowed to move their chairs from the designated
positions without the Referee’s permission and in particular the
Umpire shall ensure that the visibility of commercial advertising
is not disturbed by any such movement of the Coach’s chair.
5.12.4 There must not be any distraction or disruption to play by any
Coach.
5.12.5 Coaches at courtside must not attempt to communicate in any way
with opposing players, Coaches, Team Officials or on court
Technical Officials during a match.
5.12.6 Coaches at courtside must not use any electronic device for any
purpose.
5.12.7 If, in the opinion of the Umpire, play is disrupted or a player of
the opposing side is distracted by a Coach, a “Let” shall be called
(Law 14.2.5). The Referee shall be called immediately if such an
incident is repeated.
5.13 Change of Shuttle
5.13.1 Change of a shuttle during a match must be fair. The Umpire shall
decide if the shuttle should be changed.
5.13.2 A shuttle whose speed or feathers have been deliberately
interfered with shall be discarded and Law 16.7 applied, if
appropriate.
5.13.3 The Referee shall be the sole judge for deciding the speed of the
shuttles to be used. If both sides wish to change the shuttle
speed, the Referee shall be called immediately.
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5.14 Injury or Sickness during a Match
5.14.1 This type of incident must be handled carefully and flexibly. The
Umpire must try to determine the severity of the problem as
quickly as possible and call the Referee onto court if necessary.
The Referee will decide whether the Tournament Doctor or
anyone else is required on court (Instruction 3.6). The
Tournament Doctor shall examine the player and advise the player
about the severity of injury or sickness. No treatment causing
undue delay shall be given on court. The Umpire shall time the
delay caused by the injury.
5.14.2 For a blood flowing injury, the game should be delayed until the
bleeding stops or the wound is suitably dressed.
5.14.3 If a player approaches the Umpire and expresses the wish to
retire because of injury or illness, the Umpire shall ask the player
“Are you retiring?” and if confirmed, the Umpire shall make the
appropriate announcement (Instruction 6).
5.14.3.1 If the Umpire is uncertain about the legitimacy of the
player’s injury or illness, he shall call the Referee on
court.
5.15 Mobile Phone
5.15.1 A player’s mobile phone ringing on the court or its immediate
surroundings during a match shall be considered to be an offence
under Law 16.6.4 and shall be dealt with as appropriate under Law
16.7.
5.16 Match Stopped by the Referee
5.16.1 When the Referee comes onto court during a match in a qualifying
competition and informs the Umpire that a player(s) in the match
is to be promoted to the main draw then the Umpire shall
announce:
5.16.1.1 “Match ended by the Referee. Player W (or players W
and X) promoted to the main draw”; and
5.16.1.2 “Player Y (or players Y and Z), proceeds to the next
round/main draw”.
5.17 Misconduct
5.17.1 The Umpire shall ensure that players’ conduct on the court is
honourable and in a sportsmanlike manner. Any breach of clauses
4.2.2 to 4.2.3, and 4.2.6 to 4.2.17 of the Players’ Code of Conduct
shall be considered to be an offence under Law 16.6.4.
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5.17.2 Record and report to the Referee any incident of misconduct and
the action taken.
5.17.3 When the Umpire has to administer a breach of Law 16.4.1, 16.5.2
or 16.6 by issuing a warning to the offending side (Law 16.7.1.1),
call “Come here” to the offending player and call:
“… [name of player], warning for misconduct”, followed by a

specific explanation of the misconduct.
At the same time raising the right hand holding a yellow card
above the Umpire’s head.
5.17.3.1 The Umpire shall use the standard vocabulary

(Vocabulary, Section 5) to explain the specific
misconduct.
5.17.4 When the Umpire faults a side (Law 16.7.1.2 or 16.7.1.3) the
Umpire shall call:
“Come here” to the offending player and then call
“… [name of player], fault for misconduct”, followed by a specific

explanation of the misconduct.
At the same time raising the right hand holding a red card above
the Umpire’s head. The Umpire must call the Referee on court
and report immediately.
5.17.4.1 The Umpire shall use the standard vocabulary to explain
the specific misconduct.
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5.17.5 When the Referee decides to disqualify the offending player or
pair of players, a black card is given to the Umpire. The Umpire
then must call:
“Come here” to the offending player or pair followed by
“… [name of player(s)], disqualified for misconduct” followed by a

specific explanation of the misconduct.
At the same time raising the right hand holding a black card
above the Umpire’s head.
5.17.5.1 The Umpire shall use the standard vocabulary to explain
the specific misconduct.
5.17.5.2 The Umpire shall then announce, “Match won by W, or W
and X, or Member”, and the score.
5.17.6 Misconduct during intervals (Law 16.2) is treated as misconduct
during a game. This should be followed with the call as in
Instructions 5.17.3 to 5.17.5 immediately on occurrence of
misconduct.
5.17.7 In cases of misconduct during an interval where a player has been
warned under Law 16.7.1.1, after the interval, the Umpire shall
call:
5.17.7.1 “11-[score]” then “Play” (after intervals at 11 points); or
5.17.7.2 “……game; love all; Play” (after intervals between games).
5.17.8 In cases of misconduct during an interval where a player has been
faulted under Law 16.7.1.2 or 16.7.1.3, after the interval the
Umpire shall call:
5.17.8.1 “11-[score]” “…[name of player], faulted”
followed by “Service Over”, where appropriate, “new
score” and then “Play” (after intervals at 11 points); or
5.17.8.2 “…game; love all” …[name of player], faulted” followed by
“Service Over”, where appropriate, the “new score” and
then “Play” (after intervals between games).
5.17.9 If the player/pair is disqualified during an interval by the
Referee, do not wait for the end of the interval, but call
immediately
“…[name of player(s)], disqualified for misconduct” followed by
call as in Instructions 5.17.5.1 and 5.17.5.2.
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5.17.10 Misconduct before and after the match that happens on the Field
Of Play shall be treated as in Instructions 5.17.3 to 5.17.5 as
appropriate. However, it shall have no effect on the score of the
match.
6. GENERAL ADVICE TO UMPIRES
This section gives general instructions which shall be followed by Umpires.
6.1 Know and understand the Laws of Badminton and ITTO. Pay special
attention to recent changes.
6.2 Call promptly and with authority, but, if a mistake is made, admit it,
apologize and correct it.
6.3 Change your call if you have been quickly and convincingly advised by
your Service Judge to that effect.
6.4 Call the Referee on court when a problem arises you are not certain
you can handle on your own.
6.5 Listen to your Service Judge when he delivers an important message.
Together you form one team.
6.6 Make all announcements and calling of the score distinctly and loudly
enough to be heard clearly by players and the spectators.
6.7 If a doubt arises in your mind as to whether an infringement of the
Laws has occurred or not, do not call a ‘Fault’, and allow the game to
proceed.
6.8 Never ask the spectators nor be influenced by them or their remarks.
6.9 Motivate the other Technical Officials (e.g. maintain eye contact with
the Service Judge and discreetly acknowledge the decisions of Line
Judges) and establish a working relationship with them.
6.10 Wear the appropriate uniform, including following the Clothing
Regulations for Umpires where a uniform has not been provided (GCR,
Regulation 25).
6.11 Adhere to the Technical Officials Code of Conduct.
7. INSTRUCTIONS TO SERVICE JUDGES

7.1 The Service Judge shall sit on a low chair by the net post, opposite
the Umpire.
7.2 The Service Judge is responsible for judging that the server delivers
a correct service (Law 9.1.2 to Law 9.1.10). If not, call “Fault” loudly
and use the approved hand signal to indicate the type of infringement.
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7.3 The Umpire shall use the standard vocabulary (Vocabulary, Section 4)
to explain the specific service fault.
7.4 The approved hand signals for breaches of the Service Laws are
Law 9.1.2
On completion of the backward movement of the server’s racket head,
any delay in the start of the service (Law 9.2) shall be considered to
be an undue delay.
Law 9.1.3 and 9.1.4

The server and the receiver shall stand within diagonally opposite
service courts without touching the boundary lines of these service
courts. Some part of both feet of the server and the receiver shall
remain in contact with the surface of the court in a stationary position
from the start of the service (Law 9.2) until the service is delivered
(Law 9.3).
Law 9.1.5
The server’s racket shall initially hit the base of the shuttle.
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Law 9.1.6
The whole shuttle shall be below the server’s waist at the instant of
being hit by the server’s racket. The waist shall be considered to be
an imaginary line round the body, level with the lowest part of the
server’s bottom rib.
9.1.6.2 For the Fixed Height Experiment: The whole

shuttle shall be below 1.15 metres from the
surface of the court at the instant of being hit
by the server’s racket.
Law 9.1.7
The shaft and the racket head of the server’s racket at the instant of
hitting the shuttle shall be pointing in a downward direction.
Law 9.1.8
The movement of the server’s racket shall continue forwards from the
start of the service (Law 9.2) until the service is delivered (Law 9.3).
7.5 The Service Judge, when appointed, shall administer any change of
shuttle under the Umpire’s instruction and ensure that a sufficient
quantity of shuttles is readily available throughout the match in order
to avoid delays during play.
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7.6 The Umpire may arrange for the Service Judge to perform additional
duties such as checking that the posts are on the doubles side lines
(Law 1.5), checking the height of the net if it is deemed necessary or
to call the sideline closest to the Service Judge where there is no Line
Judge appointed, with the players so advised.
7.7 Where an Instant Review System is in operation, the Service Judge
shall check that any challenge is administered correctly by the
Umpire, and advise the Umpire before the next rally commences if
this is not the case.
7.8 The Service Judge shall back up the Umpire and assist the Umpire as
required. The Service Judge shall contact the Umpire immediately if
observing a potential mistake committed by the Umpire.
8. INSTRUCTIONS TO LINE JUDGES

8.1 The Line Judges shall sit on chairs directly looking down their
designated lines at the ends and sides of the court and preferably at
the side opposite to the Umpire unless otherwise instructed by the
Referee (see diagrams).
8.2 A Line Judge shall be entirely responsible for the line(s) assigned
except that the Umpire shall overrule the call of the Line Judge if, in
the opinion of the Umpire, it is beyond reasonable doubt, that a Line
Judge has clearly made a wrong call (Law 17.5.1). Any overrule by the
Umpire or the result of a challenge made by a player where an Instant
Review System (Law 17.5.2) is in operation, shall supersede the original
line call by the Line Judge.
8.3 If the shuttle lands out, no matter how far, call “OUT” promptly in a
clear voice, loud enough to be heard by the players and the spectators
and, at the same time, signal by extending both arms horizontally so
that the Umpire can see clearly. Look towards the Umpire.
8.4 If the shuttle lands in, the Line Judge shall say nothing, but point to
the line with the right hand while looking towards the Umpire.
8.5 If unsighted, inform the Umpire immediately by putting both hands up
to cover the eyes.
8.6 Do not call or signal until the shuttle has touched the floor.
8.7 Calls or signals shall always be made without any anticipation of the
Umpire’s decision regarding faults (e.g. the shuttle touching the
player, his clothing, or racket before landing on the court, however
obvious).
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8.8 The approved hand signals are
SHUTTLE IS OUT
SHUTTLE IS IN
IF UNSIGHTED
8.9 Where practical, it is recommended that the Line Judges’ positions be

2.5 to 3.5 metres from the court boundaries and, in any arrangement,
the Line Judges’ positions be protected from any outside influence
(e.g. by photographers).
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8.10 X indicates the positions of the Line Judges:
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Roles and responsibilities – Referee, BWF appointed Tournament
Director and Technical Delegate
In BWF major events, SS and GPG the Referee will work closely with the BWF
appointed Tournament Director (appointed by the BWF Secretariat to each
Tournament), and in multi-sports events the Referee will work with one or more
TD’s and the relevant BWF Staff. It is the responsibility of all to share
information, cooperate, and share responsibility, as every decision may be
crucial and will have to stand up to scrutiny. Any mistake may reflect badly
on badminton in an international and exposed environment.
The Referee is in overall charge of the tournament competition. The Referee

shall ensure that the tournament is conducted in accordance with the Laws of
Badminton, the Rules and Regulations of the BWF and any other regulations
pertinent to the specific competition. He/she shall ensure that the players are
given facilities (including practice) and playing conditions of an adequate
standard and safety, approval of the programme of play and practice schedule,
ensuring an appropriate transport setup and overall monitoring of
matters related to the fair and proper conduct the tournament for the players.
The Referee shall also ensure that there is an adequate panel of technical
officials of requisite ability and appropriate international representation.
The BWF Tournament Director is in charge of the commercial aspects

including the presentation of the game. When the sporting and
commercial/presentational areas touch, there will be a grey area, where it is
important that common solutions are found and defended towards any outside
party. The order of play for the last rounds is typically a such area, where good
cooperation is crucial. The BWF Tournament Director will have the final decision
in matters affecting the implementation of BWF commercial and media rights
contracts including the presentation of the field of play. The BWF Tournament
Director will provide the Referee with a recommendation based on consultation
with the various stakeholders (broadcasters, hosts etc.) on the order of play on
televised courts, which the Referee shall normally follow.
All parties shall always work within the boundaries of the regulations.
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The Technical Delegate, TD. In Multi-Sport Games the OC will ask for the
appointment of a TD. There may be regulations concerning the TD’s role and
responsibilities in the Games statutes and they may vary from one Multi-Sport
Games to another. Generally, the TD will take over the activities concerning
preparation of the badminton event of the Multi-Sport Games, which a Referee
would normally take responsibility for. The TD should keep the Referee (When
appointed, often much later than the TD) informed about major issues related
to the preparation of the event. The TD will then hand over responsibility for
the delivery of the event to the Referee in connection with the Team Managers
Meeting, which will be conducted by the Referee.
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THE UMPIRE SCORE SHEET
(revised 1st January, 2012)
The Umpire Score-sheet uses an open ended method where the numbers of the
score are written down after each rally. The score is entered in a double row of
boxes (one row for each playing side) with only one score per vertical pair of
boxes. Each vertical pair represents one rally. This gives an easy to read method
to determine which side has won the rally and is having right to serve (as the
serving side is always the one with the score at the front except at the
beginning of the game i.e. ahead by one vertical block).
If a game fills one double row, the scores are continued on the next double row
The score should be entered with clear precise numbers. Remember, the Score-
sheet is a tool to assist the Umpire and in the moment of “Panic” when the exact
situation is not clearly remembered, your Score-sheet must be as legible as
possible so as to reduce the chance of making an error. It also should assist the
Referee to make a decision in case of an appeal.
In Singles:
Bush S 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Gore 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
In Doubles:
Happy 2 3 4 7 8
Sad S 0 1 5 6 9
Cool 1 2 3 7 8
Angry R 0 4 5 6 9
(Write the score first, then announce the score with your head up so your voice
projects)
Instruction for use of Badminton Umpire Score-Sheet
Pre-Match Details – to be completed (if not completed by computer) once you

are given the score-sheet, before going on to the court.
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Preliminaries
1. ‘S’, ‘R’ – Server and Receiver. Fill in when conducting toss, after the sides
have exercised their choice. In Singles mark Server only.
2. ‘L’, ‘R’ - Starting of the players (left, right) when viewed from the
Umpire’s chair. Fill in when conducting toss, after the side has exercised
its choice of the end.
3. ‘0’ – Mark against initial Server and initial Receiver at the start of each
game.
4. Start time – Note the time when the Umpire announces “Play” at the
beginning of a match.
5. Note the shuttles used during a match, starting from first issue of
shuttle at the beginning of the match and every time a shuttle is changed.
During Play
1. Write the new score in the next available box, in the row of the next
server’s name.
2. In doubles, the players of the receiving side shall not change their
respective service courts until they win a point on their service. Thus,
when a side loses the right to serve, the player who was serving at that
time, shall continue to be in the same service court from where he last
served, until his side gains right to serve again and wins a point.
e.g. In diagram 1 – Tang served from right service court when the score
was 4-0, he will continue to be in the right service court until his side
gets right to serve and the score becomes 6-7 when Tang will shift to the
left service court.
3. If the receiving side wins the point to make it “Service Over”, write their
new score in the next available box (last completed box is always the side
serving).
4. Score levelled at 20-all – draw diagonal line on the next available box.
5. If situations listed below occur, use the appropriate alphabet(s) into the
next available box in front of the appropriate player.
Situation Note / Alphabet to be

used
Warning (for misconduct) W
Fault (for misconduct) F
Referee called on court R
Suspension S
Injury I
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Disqualification by the Referee Disqualified
Retired Retired
Service court error corrected C
Over-rule of Line Judge Call O
6. Write appropriate details about the situations listed above at the bottom
of the score sheet. If the space is not sufficient, write on the back of
the score sheet with a specific remark as “For remarks please refer to
the back of the score sheet”.
7. If Umpires over-rules a Line Judge’s call during a match, note “O”.
8. If there is service court error during a match was corrected note “C”.
8.1 In front of the side committing the error.
8.2 In the column of the score at which the error is corrected.
8.3 In case of the error by the serving side: note to be made above /
below (as the case may be) the score.
8.4 In case of the error by the receiving side: note to be made in the
first row.
End of a Game
1. Write and circle completed game score with a slash between the score.
2. Fill in completed game score at top of the score sheet.
3. Mark in “0” against initial Server and initial Receiver at the start of the
next game.
4. Note “S” and “R” for the next game.
End of Match
1. Write and circle completed game score.
2. End Time – write the time the match ends, i.e. when Umpire calls “Game”
at the end of the game which decides the match.
3. Fill in complete game score at top of the score sheet.
4. Circle name(s) of the player(s) of the winning side at the top of the score
sheet.
Post-Match
1. Duration – calculate and write duration of the match.
2. Sign the completed score-sheet.
3. Obtain counter-signature from the Referee and hand it over to the match
control.
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In a Doubles match between A & B against C & D. A & B won the toss and
decided to serve. A to serve to C. A shall be the initial server while C shall
be the initial receiver.
Course of action/ Score Service from Server & Winner of
Explanation Service Court Receiver the rally
Love Right Service A serves to A & B.
All C D C.
Court. Being the
score of the A and C are
serving side is the initial
B A server and
even.
receiver.
A & B win a point. 1-0 Left Service A serves to C & D.
A & B will change Court. D
C D
service courts, A Being the score
serves again from of the serving
Left service court. side is odd.
C & D will stay in
A B
the same service
court
C & D win a point 1-1 D Left Service D serves to A & B.
and also right to C Court. A.
serve. Nobody will Being the score
change their of the serving
respective service A B side is odd.
courts.
A & B win a point 2-1 Right Service B serves to C&D
and also right to C D Court. C
respective service A B side is even.
courts.
C & D win a point 2-2 Right Service C serves to C&D
and also right to C D Court. B
respective service A B side is even.
courts.
C & D win a point. C 3-2 Left Service C serves to A&B
& D will change D C Court. A
service courts. C Being the score
serves from Left of the serving
service court. A & A B side is odd.
B will stay in the
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same service
courts.
A & B win a point 3-3 Left Service A serves to A&B
and also right to D C Court. Being the C
serve. Nobody will score of the
change their serving side is
respective service A B odd.
courts.
A & B win a point. A 4-3 Right Service A serves to C&D
& B will change D C Court. Being the D
service courts. A score of the
serves again from serving side is
Right service court. even.
C & D will stay in B A
the same service
courts.
Note that this means

 The service court of the server depends on the serving side’s score, odd or
even, the same as in singles.
 The players change service courts only when a point is scored while their side
is serving. In all other cases, the players continue to stay in the same service
court from where they played previous rally. This shall guarantee that the
serve alternates between the players.
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PLAYERS’ CLOTHING
20. PLAYER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

21. COLOUR OF PLAYERS’ CLOTHING
22. DESIGNS ON PLAYERS’ CLOTHING
23. LETTERING ON PLAYERS’ CLOTHING
24. ADVERTISING ON PLAYERS’ CLOTHING
25. CLOTHING REGULATIONS FOR UMPIRES WHERE A UNIFORM HAS
NOT BEEN PROVIDED
20. PLAYER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
20.1 For the purpose of these regulations, an article of clothing shall be

defined as anything worn or carried by a Player during play, except the
racket, and including, but not limited to, pullovers, shirts, shorts, skirts,
socks, shoes, headbands (including headscarves and turbans), towels,
wristbands, bandages and medical supports.
20.2 In order to ensure attractive presentation of Badminton at
Tournaments organized or sanctioned by the BWF, all clothing worn by
Players shall be acceptable badminton sports clothing. It is not
acceptable to tape over nor to pin on advertising nor in any other way
to modify such clothing to comply with advertising or other regulations.
20.3 Regulations regarding advertising apply only to clothing worn during play
and during prize ceremonies.
20.4 In applying Regulations 20 to 24 the decision of the Referee at each
Tournament shall be final.
21. COLOUR OF PLAYERS’S CLOTHING
21.1 In all BWF Sanctioned Tournaments, including those organized by the

BWF and multi-sport games, each article of clothing may be of any
colour or combination of colours.
21.2 Team Competitions
In all BWF team championships (i.e. World Men’s & Women’s Team
Championships, World Team Championships and World Junior Team
Championships) Players must wear team colours. Each Player must wear
the same colour and design of shirts and shorts (or equivalent articles
of clothing) throughout a tie.
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21.3 For all team championships, preferred colours of shirts should be
registered with the BWF.
21.4 Singles matches
Each Player must wear, as far as colour and design is concerned, shirts
and shorts (or equivalent articles of clothing) throughout a match in
accordance with the Summary Sheet for GCR 21 & 23 (BWF Statutes,
Section 5.3.7), and no change of colours is allowed.
21.5 Doubles matches
Each Player in a given pair must wear shirts and shorts (or equivalent
articles of clothing) of the same colour and similar design throughout a
match in accordance with the Summary Sheet for GCR 21 & 23 (BWF
Statutes, Section 5.3.7). No change of colours is allowed.
21.6 In individual and team championships if the opposing Players/pairs
involved in a match are not wearing significantly different coloured
clothing, the Player/pair ranked lower will be required to wear clothing
of a significantly different colour. Where both Players/pairs have the
same or no ranking the Player or pair listed lower in the first M&Q
report made for the Tournament will be required to change the colour
of clothing.
22. DESIGNS ON PLAYERS’ CLOTHING

BWF and Multi-sport games, each article of clothing may only bear a
design as provided in Regulations 22.2 to 22.4.
22.2 Designs should be abstract and devoid of advertising, representational,
commercial or promotional content. Figurative and pictorial
representations may be included as part of an overall abstract design.
BWF are the sole arbiters of what constitutes an abstract design.
22.3 The front of the shirt may carry the flag along with the country name
or abbreviation thereof or national emblem of the association
represented not exceeding 20 square centimetres in total. The country
name on its own and/or along with sponsor’s name or logo shall not be
permitted.
22.4 A design is allowed when it forms part of an advert permitted by
Regulation 24 and falls wholly within the permitted dimensions.
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23. LETTERING ON PLAYERS’ CLOTHING

BWF itself and Multi-sport games, each article of clothing may only
have visible lettering as provided in Regulations 23.2 to 23.5.
23.2 Colour, style and height of lettering
23.2.1 Lettering shall be in capital letters in the Roman alphabet (except
as in Regulation 23.5.2), and in one single colour contrasting with
that of the shirt.
23.2.2 If there is a pattern on the back of the shirt, the lettering
should be on a contrasting panel.
23.2.3 In order that the Player’s name can be seen from a distance for
spectators in the stadium and television viewers, lettering must
be a minimum height of 6 centimetres and a maximum height of
10 centimetres.
23.2.4 The country name must be a height of 5 centimetres.
23.2.5 Lettering should be horizontal, or as close to horizontal as
practically possible, and placed near the top of the shirt.
23.3 Player names
Any name of a Player appearing on the back of the shirt must be in
accordance with the Summary Sheet for GCR 21 & 23 (BWF Statutes,
Section 5.3.7). On Player clothing the Player’s name, if used, shall be
identical with the name registered as the Last Name (or an abbreviation
thereof) in the BWF Player database. Last Name is defined as the
family name, surname or similar name under the respective naming
protocol of the Member country.
23.4 Country name
The name of the Player’s country may appear on the back of the shirt
and must be in accordance with the Summary Sheet for GCR 21 & 23
(BWF Statutes, Section 5.3.7), but, if used, shall meet all requirements
of Regulation 23. The country name, if used, shall be either full country
name in English or Olympic approved abbreviation.
23.5 Lettering sequence and use in advertisements
23.5.1 The sequence on the shirt from top to bottom shall be Player
Name (if present), country name (if present), and advert (if
present).
23.5.2 Lettering is also allowed when it forms part of an advert
permitted by Regulation 24, and falls wholly within the permitted
dimensions. Such lettering can then be in any alphabet.
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24. ADVERTISING ON PLAYERS’ CLOTHING

BWF, articles of clothing may only have advertising as provided in
Regulation 24. In Multi-sport games, the same regulation applies unless
the Multi-sports games organizer (e.g. IOC/Olympic Games) have
specific variations to these regulations, in which case the regulations of
the Multi-sport games organizer take precedence.
24.2 The shirt may carry advertising as in Regulation 24.2
24.2.1 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
5 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.
24.2.2 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.
24.2.3 Advertising contained in a band of uniform width not exceeding
10 centimetres on the front and not exceeding 5 centimetres on
the back. Such a band may be at any angle and may be on the
front of the shirt, the back of the shirt, or both.
24.2.4 If, in the BWF’s sole judgment, there is a clash between the
content of the advertising in Regulation 24.2 and the Tournament
sponsors or the TV broadcasters, or if the content of the
advertising would infringe local laws or be considered offensive,
then the BWF may limit advertising on the shirt in Regulation
24.2.
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24.3 Other Clothing
24.3.1 Each sock may carry 2 advertisements (including manufacturers’
logos/emblems) of 20 square centimetres or less. The total
number of advertisements allowed on each leg/foot is just 2
should a player wear a compression/support sock as well as a
regular sock.
24.3.2 Advertising on shoes is accepted subject to the make and model
of shoe being made available in the open market.
24.3.3 Each other article of clothing may carry 1 advertisement of 20
square centimetres or less.
24.3.4 Clothing worn under Player shirts, shorts, skirts or dresses, shall
be known as ‘underclothing’ and not categorized as ‘articles of
clothing’, and if visible must not display advertising.
24.4 Member Advertising
24.4.1 Members may use an area not exceeding 50 square centimetres
on their Players’ shorts or lower part of dresses or skirts.
24.4.2 The area shall be used for a Member’s logo or an advertisement
for a Member’s sponsor provided it conforms to Regulation 24.5.
24.4.3 If the Member does not use such area, that area shall not be
utilized for any other advert.
24.4.4 If Players wear Member advertising on their shorts or skirts, or
lower part of dresses at a Tournament this must be the
advertising permitted by the BWF. All Players from the same
Member in a tournament do not have to wear advertising on their
shorts, skirts, or lower part of dresses.
24.4.5 Any Member wishing to use this type of advertising must have
written permission from the BWF for doing so. BWF will invite
the Members to seek permission in January, but a Member can
seek separate permission at any time during the year. Any
permission must be sought and given a minimum of 2 months
before a Tournament.
24.5 Restrictions on the advertising
24.5.1 The advertisements in Regulations 24.2, 24.3 and 24.4 may be
the clothing manufacturer’s emblem or that of any sponsor.
24.5.2 Each advertisement shall only be of one organization or product.
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24.5.3 The advertisements shall not contain any political, religious
messages or anything which is not a commercial brand,
registered mark or trade mark (e.g. I don’t have a sponsor, I am
nice, etc.).
24.5.4 Players may not display any tattoo, paint, taping, transfer or
similar means (which are not on clothing) which is illegal,
defamatory or commercial in nature or which otherwise carries
an assertive political or religious message.
24.5.5 Advertising of tobacco related companies and products is
prohibited.
24.5.6 BWF may at its sole discretion accept additional advertising, such
as technology marks related to the material on clothing or similar,
however only if such marks are maximum 10 square centimetres
or less. Such advertising will only be permitted if approval is
requested in advance of the Tournament.
25. CLOTHING REGULATIONS FOR UMPIRES WHERE A UNIFORM HAS
NOT BEEN PROVIDED
25.1 The Tournament organizer is entitled to provide a uniform to the

umpires and the uniform may carry advertising as approved by BWF for
Grade 1 and 2 BWF Sanctioned Tournaments and as approved by the
respective Continental Confederation for Grade 3 Tournaments.
25.2 For Grade 2 and 3 BWF Sanctioned Tournaments where the Tournament
organizer is not providing a uniform:
25.2.1 The umpires are to bring their own uniform, consisting of black
pants or skirt, a black collared shirt with pocket, black socks, and
black shoes.
25.2.2 Only one manufacturer’s logo and one additional advertisement are
allowed on the shirt and each logo must not be larger than 20
square centimetres.
25.2.3 If, in the BWF’s sole judgment, there is a clash between the
content of the advertising in Regulation 25.2.2 and the
Tournament sponsors or the TV broadcasters, or if the content
of the advertising would infringe local laws or be considered
offensive, then the BWF may limit advertising on the shirt.
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25.2.4 Only one BWF, Continental Confederation, or Member logo, as
appropriate, is allowed on the shirt. This logo is reflective of the
level of accreditation or certification achieved by the respective
umpire, and provided to the umpire by the respective organization.
This logo must not be larger than 20 square centimetres.
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BWF STATUTES
SPECIFICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
FACILITIES
The requirements stated in this Section are the minimum requirements for BWF
Sanctioned Tournaments in the different grades/levels. Guidelines specific to the
different Tournament grade/levels and Host Contracts may specify higher levels
of requirements.
1. Venue height
1.1 Olympic Games, YOG, Grade 1 (BWF Tournaments/Major Events,
except Tournaments for seniors) and Grade 2, BWF World Tour
Level 1 - 5
1.1.1 It is a requirement that the minimum height from the floor over
the full court be 12 metres.
1.1.2 The required height shall be entirely free of girders and other
obstructions over the area of the court.
1.2 Other BWF Sanctioned Tournaments
1.2.1 It is a requirement that the minimum height from the floor over
the full court be 9 metres.
1.2.2 The required height shall be entirely free of girders and other
obstructions over the area of the court.
2. Flooring for Competition Courts

2.1 Olympic Games, YOG, Grade 1 (BWF Tournaments/Major Events,
except Tournaments for seniors) and Grade 2, BWF World Tour
Level 1 – 5.
2.1.1 It is a requirement to have a wooden sprung floor, or equivalent
subfloor for the Badminton Court Mats. BWF has the authority
to approve any equivalent surface to a wooden sprung floor.
2.1.2 It is a requirement that all matches are played on approved
Badminton Court Mats (minimum approval level 1B according to
the BWF Equipment Approval Scheme).
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2.1.3 It is a requirement that there be at least two-metre clear space
behind the baselines of the court (distance to any A-boards or
similar advertising) and 1.5 metre clear space from the side-lines
of the court. The 1.5 metre clear space shall also be a minimum
requirement between any two courts marked out side by side. In
Grade 1 and 2 Tournaments it is recommended that the space
between courts is at least 4 metre to accommodate A-boards and
chair for the officials. On courts with TV-production additional
space may be required. Advertising in the playing area may be
applied as per GCR Regulation 18.
2.1.4 Competition Courts must always be laid down side by side.
2.2 Other BWF Sanctioned Tournaments
2.2.1 It is a recommended to have a wooden sprung floor, or equivalent
surface, together with approved non-slip mats. BWF has the
authority to approve any equivalent surface to a wooden sprung
floor, if necessary.
2.2.2 It is recommended to have approved Badminton Court Mats
(Minimum approval level 1B with a wooden sprung floor or minimum
approval level 2A without a wooden sprung floor). For more
information, please consult the BWF Equipment Approval Scheme.
2.2.3 It is a requirement that there be at least two-metre clear space
behind the baseline of the court (distance to any A-boards or
similar advertising) and 1.5 metre clear space from the side-lines
of the court. The 1.5 metre clear space shall also be a minimum
requirement between any two courts marked out side by side.
3. Other Court Equipment

3.1 Net and Net-posts – All Tournaments Grade 1–3: It is a requirement
to have BWF approved net and net-posts.
3.2 Umpires Chair – All Tournaments Grade 1-3:
3.2.1 It is a requirement that the construction be stable and safe for
the umpire to ascend and descend.
3.2.2 It is recommended to be equipped with a hinged writing platform
so that the umpire can rest the scoresheet, unless electronic
scoring equipment is used.
3.2.3 It is recommended that the seat should be at the same height as
the net i.e. 1.55 metres and should be comfortable in terms of
size and material used for construction.
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3.2.4 It is recommended that the chair should be centred along the
extension of the net approximately one metre from the net.
3.3 Service Judge Chair – All Tournaments Grade 1-3: It is a
requirement that the Service Judge Chair be a normal height and shall
be centred along the extension of the net approximately one metre
from the net.
3.4 Line Judge Chairs – All Tournaments Grade 1-3: it is a requirement
that Line Judge Chairs be positioned flush with the lines where the line
judge is judging. The Chairs must be positioned a minimum of 2 metres
clear space behind the baselines and 1.5 metre clear space from the
side-lines.
4. Background – All BWF Sanctioned Tournaments Grade 1–3

4.1 It is a requirement that the area directly behind each end of each court
not have predominantly white or light-coloured areas to avoid
difficulties seeing the shuttle. It is recommended that only darker
colours are used.
4.2 It is a requirement that any A-boards at the ends of the court have
less than 20% of their surface area white or light-coloured. It is
recommended that A-boards have no white or light-coloured areas at
all.
4.3 According to light placements and the height of the ceiling above the
lighting, it is recommended for the ceiling not to be of a light colour to
avoid difficulties sighting the shuttle.
5. Lighting – All BWF Sanctioned Tournaments

5.1 For Grade 1 and 2 Tournaments it is a requirement that the minimum
lighting level be 1000 Lux and be able to provide even light over the
court area.
5.2 For Grade 3 Tournaments it is recommended that the minimum lighting
level is 1000 Lux and must provide even light over the court area.
5.3 It is a requirement that lighting not be positioned directly over the
playing area to avoid glare and lighting causing difficulties seeing the
shuttle. Lighting behind the playing area shall be focused in a way not
causing difficulties seeing the shuttle, but lights should preferably be
positioned along the sides of the court.
5.4 It is a requirement that all sources of daylight or sunlight behind or
along the sides of the court be eliminated.
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5.5 It is recommended that lighting be set up for optimal conditions for
still photographers with 1500-1800 Lux.
5.6 TV production lighting – Olympic Games, Grade 1 (BWF
Tournaments/Major Events, except Tournaments for seniors) and
Grade 2, BWF World Tour Level 1-5.
5.6.1 BWF and TV Host Broadcasters will advise on their lighting
requirements in separate guidelines, but it is a requirement that
it will not be less than 1500-1600 Lux on courts with TV
production and must provide even light over the court area.
6. Air movement
6.1 Any air movement e.g. draughts from air conditioning or other sources
must be tightly controlled or eliminated.
6.2 The field of play in particular must be free of draughts or other air
movement. Where air conditioning is normally used, special attention
must be paid to its effects. Double-doors (air lock) around entry/exit
points must be provided.
6.3 Airflow is to be checked with competition set up in place, in an
unoccupied state and air flow should not exceed 2m/s over the Field of
Play.
6.4 Airflow is to be measured with a hot wire anemometer at heights of 3m,
6m and 9m and should not exceed 2m/sec over the area of the FOP
(measured on at least 8 different locations on each court).
6.5 The location and protection of all air supply and extract grilles or
openings must be carefully considered – particularly in relation to the
flight path of the shuttlecock. It is better if ventilation systems are
designed to operate around the perimeter of the hall to limit air
movement over the court.
6.6 A method of turning off the A/C ‘without delay’, shall be available at
the request of the BWF. Preferably A/C air speed shall be adjustable
to enable the organizer to find an acceptable level for both the Field
of Play and comfort.
6.7 In venues used for Grade 1 Tournaments and Olympic Games where
airflow is identified as a potential issue, CFD analysis must be
undertaken to check the predicted airflow measurements. This should
be defined in good time for any recommendations to be undertaken.
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7. Temperature
The temperature in the arena should be kept between 18 and 30oC.
8. Shuttles
8.1 Olympic Games, YOG, Grade 1 (BWF Tournaments/Major Events)
and Grade 2 (BWF World Tour Level 1-6)
8.1.1 One brand of BWF Approved shuttles only must be adopted for
exclusive use during any tournament and the name of this brand
must be advertised in the Tournament Prospectus.
8.1.2 Rationing of shuttles per match shall not be allowed, and all
shuttles used must be the financial responsibility of the
Tournament without charge to the Players concerned.
8.1.3 At least three speeds of shuttles must be available throughout
the Tournament. The middle speed nominated by the organizers,
shall be the speed which would normally be used for the majority
of the matches, and there shall be at least one speed faster and
one speed slower.
8.2 Grade 3 Tournaments and International Junior Tournaments Under

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8.2.1 One brand of BWF Approved shuttles only must be adopted for
exclusive use during any Tournament and the name of this brand
must be advertised in the Tournament Prospectus.
8.2.2 Rationing of shuttles per match shall not be allowed, and all
shuttles used must be the financial responsibility of the
Tournament without charge to the Players concerned.
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9. Warm-up and Practice Courts – and practice allocation
9.1 Olympic Games, Grade 1 (BWF Tournaments/Major Events, except
Tournaments for seniors) and Grade 2, BWF World Tour Level 1-5
and Level 6)
9.1.1 The following requirements describe the minimum warm up and
practice court requirements, but more courts and available
earlier would be recommended depending on demand:
9.1.2 The practice court requirements noted assume a full entry to

both the qualifying and the main draw in a Tournament. The
number of courts provided can be reduced proportionately on the
first two days if there is less than a full entry.
9.1.3 The practice time must be offered in the practice hall and main
venue throughout the competition and it shall be allocated on an
equitable basis having regard to the number of active Players in
each team.
9.1.4 Height of practice hall: The minimum height in the practice hall
shall be 9 metres.
9.1.5 Flooring in practice hall: The practice hall shall have a wooden
sprung floor or equivalent surface, either as the subfloor (with
court mats on top) or as the main playing surface.
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9.1.6 Location of the practice hall: The travel time to the practice
hall should normally not take more than 30 minutes from the
official hotel.
9.1.7 Timetable: A form must be sent out to participating Members
who have entered Players requesting their practice requirements.
A detailed schedule shall be drawn up on this basis and if a
Member does not respond they should be scheduled in the
timetable. This timetable should then be distributed to all
participating Members so they can plan in advance of traveling.
The practice schedule must be approved by the Referee in
advance of the Tournament.
9.1.8 Practice on Competition Courts: Once entries are known the time
available for each Player for practice on the Competition Courts
must be calculated. It should be the aim that each Player gets a
minimum of 30 minutes on the Competition Courts before the
start of the Tournament. The Practice schedule for the
Competition Courts must be approved by the Referee in advance
of the Tournament.
10. Doping test facilities – All Grade 1-3 Tournaments:

10.1 It is a requirement that there shall be two rooms/distinct and separate
areas – 1) a waiting room and 2) a processing room together with toilets
for sample collection (one for men and one for women) in accordance
with the requirements below. All rooms must be clean, well-lit and well
laid out for people waiting for sample collection.
10.1.1 Location: Near mixed zone/where the players come off the Field
of Play.
10.1.2 Signage: Signs clearly directing people to the rooms and a sign
clearly identifying “Doping Control”.
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10.1.3 Two Rooms: 1 Waiting Room and 1 Processing Room with attached
bathrooms – one bathroom/toilet for men and one separate
bathroom/toilet for women. The toilets must be large enough to
allow for supervision of the player by the chaperone – i.e. two
people in the cubicle at the same time.
10.1.3.1 The Waiting Room Furniture must have:
 2 office tables – one for filling in forms and 1 for
processing
 6 chairs
 4 ‘easy’ chairs or sofas – comfortable seats for players
to sit on
 Reading material
 Walls decorated with posters of the event/players etc.
 1 refrigerator for keeping beverages (lockable)
 Supplies of still water, soft drinks in sealed cans or
sealed bottles – or in containers as
advised/recommended by the BWF and the National
Anti-Doping Organization (NADO)
 1 big dustbin (cans/bottles garbage)
10.1.3.2 The Processing Room Furniture must have:
 1 office table
 4 chairs
 1 refrigerator for keeping samples
 2 dustbins (medical garbage)
10.1.3.3 The Toilet Area must have:
 Wash basin – running water
 Towel stand/rack
 Paper towels
 1 big dustbins (medical garbage)
 1 liquid soap
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10.1.3.4 The Doping Control Facility must:
 Have a waiting area/waiting room.
 Have a sample collection room.
 Have a toilet facility which allows a chaperone to
directly observe a competitor providing a urine sample.
 Be solely reserved for doping control purposes.
 Only enable authorized personnel to access it.
 Be secure enough to store doping control/sample
collection equipment.
 Be private enough to maintain athlete privacy and
confidentiality.
10.1.3.5 Minimum Requirements
11. Other requirements

11.1 Medical Personnel
11.1.1 Grade 1 and Grade 2, Level 1-4 Tournaments: it is a
requirement that a doctor or qualified paramedic, who is
experienced in sports medicine, be available at court-side at all
times during play to go on court and assist Players to diagnose on-
court injuries. It is furthermore a requirement that a
Physiotherapist also be available at all times during the
Tournaments.
11.1.2 Grade 2, Level 5-6 and all Grade 3 Tournaments: A doctor,
Physiotherapist and/or first aid personnel must be available at all
times during the Tournaments.
11.2 Changing facilities – All Grade 1-3 Tournaments: All venues must
have separate changing rooms for male and female, and must offer
shower rooms.
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11.3 Players Lounges/Area
11.3.1 Grade 1 and Grade 2, Level 1-4: it is a requirement that a
separate Players’ lounge/area be available within or in close
proximity to the competition venue, where Players can rest
without being disturbed by general public. The Players’
lounge/area must include reasonable amount of appropriate
drinks and refreshments.
11.3.2 Grade 2, Level 5-6: It is recommended that a separate players
lounge/area is available within or in close proximity to the
competition venue, where Players can rest without being
disturbed by general public. It is recommended that the
lounge/area include reasonable amount of appropriate drinks and
refreshments.
12. General
12.1 Subject to the specific exception as set out in the Regulations, these
specifications shall be enforced by the BWF in connection with the
organization of the International Tournaments.
12.2 In exceptional circumstances, the Referee may vary these
requirements.
12.3 It is essential that all aspects of health, safety and security for Players,
officials and spectators are in accordance with (local) Government
Regulations.
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Player’s Code of Conduct
1. PURPOSES
1.1 To ensure and maintain fair and orderly administration and conduct of
BWF Sanctioned Tournaments, and to protect the Players’ rights and the
respective rights of the BWF, sponsors, and the public.
1.2 To uphold the good name of the BWF and the integrity of badminton.
2. APPLICABILITY
2.1 This Code is applicable to all Players participating in BWF Sanctioned
Tournaments.
2.2 All Players are subject to the Code and the Laws of Badminton. Each player
who is entered or nominated to participate in a BWF Sanctioned
Tournament shall accept this Code, the Competition Regulations and the
Laws of Badminton and therefore be bound by them.
3. GENERAL PROVISIONS – CODE OF ETHICS

3.1 Players covered under this Code are required to adhere to the general
provisions of the BWF Code of Ethics as well as the core values, principles
and conduct defined in the BWF Code of Ethics.
4. SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR CONDUCT

Players are required to follow the specific provisions as outlined in this Code
of Conduct:
4.1 Entries into Tournaments
Entries into and withdrawal from BWF Sanctioned Tournaments require a
fair approach to protect all Players from the possibility of manipulation to
give any one Player possible advantage in gaining world ranking points.
Players entering into Tournaments need to follow a set of rules including
the following:
4.1.1 Players shall not withdraw from either the qualifying or main draw
after publication of the draw without evidence or proof of “bona fide”
injury, illness, bereavement or other emergency situation.
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4.1.2 Having entered a BWF Sanctioned Tournament and being accepted
into either the qualifying or main draw of the Tournament a Player
shall not play in another BWF Sanctioned badminton Tournament
during the period of the Tournament the Player was originally
entered in, except where explicitly allowed according to the
regulations.
4.1.3 Not withdrawing from a future Tournament due to injury or illness

and then playing in any badminton Tournament during the period
between the date of notification of injury/illness and the said
Tournament from which the Player has withdrawn.
4.1.4 Not making travel arrangements which prevent the Player from
participating in scheduled matches or interfere with the Players’
obligation to attend anti-doping sample collection, meet media
obligations, meet sponsorship obligations or attend prize
presentation ceremonies.
4.2 Being a Model Competitor on-Court

Players are at the centre of competitions and their on-court conduct is
seen by other Players, the spectators in the stadium and a televisions
audience of potentially hundreds of millions of people. Acting
professionally and being a good role model is expected for all Players in
international competitions.
Players are responsible for their on-court presentation, behavior, conduct

and performance including the following:
4.2.1 Not arriving late for a match, resulting in a “No-Show”.
4.2.2 Conducting themselves in an honourable and sportsmanlike manner

during any match or at any time while within the precincts of the
site of a BWF Sanctioned Tournament.
4.2.3 Complying with the goodwill formalities before, during and after
any match including thanking Technical Officials and shaking hands
with opposing Players. Players must thank their opponents and
umpire before leaving the field of play to celebrate with their
coach or the crowd.
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4.2.4 Presenting themselves for competition play in a suitable smart
manner with clean and acceptable badminton sports clothing.
4.2.5 Complying with the conditions of entry of each Tournament with

regard to clothing and advertising regulations (General Competition
Regulations 19-23).
4.2.6 Always using one’s “best efforts” to win a match.
4.2.7 Completing a match in progress unless reasonably unable to do so.
4.2.8 Respecting technical officials and not trying to influence the

decisions of technical officials in any way using an arm, hand,
racket gestures, or orally.
4.2.9 Not seeking coaching during play except as permitted under the
Laws. Communication of any kind, audible or visible, between a
Player and a coach may be construed as coaching.
4.2.10 Not using words commonly known and understood in any language to
be profane or indecent and uttered clearly and loudly enough to be
heard by the umpire or spectators.
4.2.11 Not making gestures or signs with the hands and/or racket or
shuttle that commonly have an obscene or offensive meaning.
4.2.12 Not intentionally hitting a shuttle dangerously or recklessly within

or out of the court, hitting a shuttle with negligent disregard for
the consequences, or deliberately damaging a shuttle.
4.2.13 Not deliberately tampering with the shuttle to affect its flight or
speed.
4.2.14 Not intentionally and violently destroying or damaging rackets or

other equipment, or intentionally and violently hitting the net,
court, umpire’s chair or other fixtures during a match.
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4.2.15 Not making a statement within the precincts of the Tournament
site, directed at an official, opponent, spectator or other person
that implies dishonesty or is derogatory, insulting or otherwise
abusive.
4.2.16 Not physically abusing an official, opponent, spectator or other

person. Even the unauthorized touching of such persons may be
regarded as physical abuse.
4.2.17 Acting in a sportsmanlike way. Not conducting oneself in a manner

that is clearly abusive or detrimental to the reputation of the
sport.
4.3 Media, sponsorship and ceremonies

Activities related to media, sponsorship and ceremonies are an important
part of the Tournament and an opportunity for the Players to promote
themselves and their fellow winners. Such media, sponsorship and
ceremony activities are also opportunities for hosts and sponsors to be
acknowledged and recognized. Players have obligations around these
activities and must follow the provisions included in the Player
Commitment Regulations (Appendix 8).
4.4 Educational Activities

Player education is an important part of being a professional athlete and
Players and have obligations around such educational activities and must
follow the provisions included in the Player Commitment Regulations
(Appendix 8).
4.5 Betting, Wagering and Irregular Match Results

Players have obligations to protect the integrity of badminton. Under this
Code of Conduct, Players must:
Follow all the provisions of the Code of Conduct in Relation to Betting,

Wagering and Irregular Match Results [GCR Appendix 5].
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4.6 Anti-Doping
Players have obligations around the integrity of badminton as it relates to
anti-doping. Under the Players’ Code of Conduct, Players must:
Follow all the provisions of the BWF Anti-Doping Regulations [GCR

Appendix 3].
4.7 Other Conduct Contrary to the Integrity of the Sport

4.7.1 Players have an obligation not to engage in conduct contrary to the
integrity of the game of badminton.
4.7.2 If a Player is convicted of serious violation of a criminal law of any

country, the punishment for which includes possible imprisonment,
that Player may be deemed by virtue of such conviction to have
engaged in conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of
Badminton.
4.7.3 In addition, if a Player has at any time behaved in a manner severely

damaging to the reputation of the sport, that Player may be deemed
by virtue of such behaviour to have engaged in conduct contrary to
the integrity of the game of Badminton.
5. JUDICIAL PROCESSES
5.1 Alleged breaches of the Code shall be investigated using the principles
and procedures detailed in the BWF Judicial Procedures.
5.2 Players are required to report breaches of this Code and the Code of
Ethics and to cooperate and assist fully in investigations.
5.3 If a Player has committed any offence under this Code the Player shall
be deemed to have breached this Code. Breaches of the Code constitute
the basis for disciplinary action and appropriate penalties.
5.4 Some breaches of the Code have a process whereby an administration

fine is applied as a penalty (see Appendix XX Table of Offences and
Penalties).
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5.5 Other alleged breaches of the Code require a disciplinary hearing
process as determined by the BWF Judicial Processes.
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Coaches and Educators Code of Conduct
1. PURPOSES
1.1 To maintain the highest standards of conduct of coaches and educators
and those who perform a similar role in a teaching learning environment
where there is a power relationships between coach and Player.
1.2 To ensure a positive teaching/learning environment for Players/learners.
1.3 To ensure and maintain fair and orderly administration and conduct of
BWF Sanctioned Tournaments where a coach or team manager or Player
sits in the field of play performing a coaching role at a BWF Sanctioned
Tournament.
1.4 To uphold the good name of the BWF and the integrity of badminton.
2. APPLICABILITY
2.1 All coaches and educators and similar who take on the responsibilities
of a coach. The coach may or may not be licenced to the BWF or hold
a BWF coaching credential.
2.2 All coaches, team managers, team officials and Players who take on a
coaching role at the back of the court in the field of play at BWF
Sanctioned Tournaments.
2.3 All coaches, team managers and team officials participating in a BWF
Sanctioned Tournament shall accept this Code, the General
Competition Regulations and the Laws of Badminton and therefore be
bound by them.

3.1 Coaches, educators, team managers and team officials covered under
this Code are required to adhere to the general provisions of the BWF
Code of Ethics as well as the core values, principles and conduct
defined in the BWF Code of Ethics.
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Team Manager Role
Team managers, coaches or team officials who are taking on the role of a
team manager at a BWF Sanctioned Tournament are required to follow the
specific provisions as outlined in this Code of Conduct:
4.1 Supporting fully the information flow on technical matters between the
Referee and Players.
4.2 Supporting fully the information flow on the logistics (transport,

accommodation, practice schedule etc) between the Tournament
organisers and the team/Players.
4.3 Attending the scheduled Managers Meeting on behalf of the

team/Players or any other briefing or meeting called by the Referee.
4.4 Reporting any Player withdrawals in a timely manner and following the
standard procedure.
Coaching Role at BWF Sanctioned Tournaments
Coaches, Team Officials or the Team Manager or a Player who is taking the
seat and performing the role of a coach in the field of play at a BWF
Sanctioned Tournament are required to follow the specific provisions as
outlined in this Code of Conduct.
Those performing this role must:
4.5 Dress appropriately in the team uniform (sports clothing) and/or

shirt/polo, shirt/blouse or long trousers/skirt. Inappropriate clothing
(amongst other items) includes jeans, flip flops/sandals and
beach/Bermuda shorts. The Referee will decide if a Coach is
inappropriately dressed;
4.6 Remain seated in the designated chairs provided at each end of the
court behind his/her Player/Players except at the approved intervals,
however, if the coach wishes to move to another court, he/she must do
so while the shuttle is not in play;
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4.7 Not coach when the shuttle is in play or in any manner distract opposing
Player or disrupt play;
4.8 Not delay the game by coaching in any form;
4.9 In the pre-defined breaks during a match, return to their designated

chairs as soon as the Umpire announces that there are 20 seconds
remaining;
4.10 Not verbally abuse or intimidate in any form such as shouting or making
gestures, or in any other way distract any spectator, Tournament
Official, technical official, opposing coach or opposing team official, or
opposing Player;
4.11 Not attempt to communicate in any way with opposing Players or

coaches or team officials or use any electronic device for any purpose
including for example mobile phones, laptop computers or similar
devices;
4.12 Not make, or attempt to make any unwelcome, abusive or intimidating

physical contact in any way with any spectator, Tournament official,
technical official, opposing Players, coaches or team officials; and
4.13 Not bring the sport into disrepute through media comments, either pre,
during, or post Tournament that relate to Tournament officials,
technical officials, opposing coaches or team officials and or Players,
that are personal in nature, imply bias, or question their integrity.
Coaches/Educators
Coaches or educators who take on a coaching, tutor, trainer or educator role

and who are teaching Players and learners badminton technical, physical,
tactical skills and knowledge or other content must:
4.14 Act as a good role model and promote the positive aspects of sport
and of badminton. Always maintain a high level of personal conduct and
professionalism.
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4.15 Recognise the responsibility to the sport, to the Players being coached,
to other coaches, parents, to BWF and officials in the sport.
4.16 Understand and abide by the rules of confidentially. Ensure

confidential and personal information related to students/learners,
colleagues, the BWF and others being interacted with is only used in
appropriate ways.
4.17 Treat all students/learners equally and with respect, fairness,

honesty and consistency, regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs and
abilities.
4.18 Take reasonable measures to protect students/learners and

safeguard their welfare and health. Understand the role being
performed and enact your duty of care responsibilities when
teaching/coaching people under 18 years of age.
4.19 Use appropriate training methods which in the long term will benefit
students/learners and avoid any that could be harmful. Ensure tasks
and activities are suitable for the age, experience, ability and physical
and psychological conditions of the students/learners.
4.20 Be fair in the assessment of students/learners and be sure these

assessments are in relations to the objectives of the learning. Provide
feedback in a considerate manner and with honesty.
4.21 Always portray and maintain a professional working relationship with

your students/learners. Be aware of the power that you as a
coach/tutor/trainer/course presenter have and the responsibility
that goes with that. Strictly maintain a clear boundary between
friendship and intimacy with students/learners and do not engage in
any inappropriate relationships with students/learners.
4.22 Avoid any situation with your students/learners that could be

construed as compromising.
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4.23 Reframing from making negative, derogatory or personal comments
and comments that may imply bias or question professionalism or
integrity through media and social media posts that relate to training,
courses or your students/learners.
4.24 Betting, Wagering and Irregular Match Results

Follow all the provisions of the Code of Conduct in Relation to
Betting, Wagering, and Irregular Match Results [General
Competition Regulations Appendix 5).
4.25 Anti-Doping
Do not undertake any action promoting, facilitating, associating with,
or otherwise supporting behavior or actions that contravene the BWF
Anti-Doping Regulations (Appendix 3).
4.26 Other Conduct Contrary to the Integrity of the Sport

4.26.1 Coaches, educator, team managers and team officials have an
obligation not to engage in conduct contrary to the integrity
of badminton.
4.26.2 If a coach, educator, team managers and team officials is

convicted of serious violation of a criminal law of any country,
the punishment for which includes possible imprisonment, that
coach, educator, team manager or team official may be
deemed by virtue of such conviction to have engaged in
conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of Badminton.
4.26.3 In addition, if a coach, educator, team manager and team

official has at any time behaved in a manner severely damaging
to the reputation of the sport, that Player may be deemed by
virtue of such behaviour to have engaged in conduct contrary
to the integrity of the game of Badminton.
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5.1 Any offence committed during a BWF Sanctioned Tournament can be
penalized by the Tournament Referee, who may remove the coach,
team manager or team official from the playing area. The Referee may
also in case of repeated offences during a Tournament or in case of
serious offences (e.g. but not limited to clause 4.12) have the coach,
team manager or team official removed from the arena for the
remainder of the Tournament or part thereof. The decision of the
Referee is final and cannot be appealed.
5.2 Persistent or flagrant offenses according to 4.26 may also be

reported to the BWF by means of the Referee’s report and further
penalties can be put in place according to clause 5.5 – 7.
5.3 Other alleged breaches of the Code shall be investigated using the
principles and procedures detailed in the BWF Judicial Procedures.
5.4 Coaches and others covered by this Code are required to report
breaches of this Code and the Code of Ethics and to cooperate and
assist fully in investigations.
5.5 If a coach, educator, team manager, or team official has committed

any offence under this Code they shall be deemed to have breached
this Code. Breaches of the Code constitute the basis for disciplinary
action and appropriate penalties.
5.6 Some breaches of the Code have a process whereby an administration

fine is applied as a penalty (see Appendix 11 Table of Offences and
Penalties).

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TECHNICAL OFFICIALS CODE OF CONDUCT
1. PURPOSE
1.1 To maintain the highest standards of conduct for Technical Officials at
BWF Sanctioned Tournaments.
2. APPLICABILITY
2.1 This Code is applicable to all Technical Officials – referees, umpires,
service judges, line judges, referee assessors, umpire coordinators,
line judge coordinators and technical delegates – participating in, and
officiating at BWF Sanctioned badminton tournaments worldwide.

3.1 Technical Officials covered under this Code are required to adhere to
the general provisions of the BWF Code of Ethics as well as the core
values, principles and conduct defined in the BWF Code of Ethics.

Technical Officials are required to follow the specific provisions as outlined
in this Code of Conduct:
4.1 Be honest, consistent, objective, impartial and courteous when
enforcing the rules of the games.
4.2 Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all involved, regardless of
gender, abilities or cultural backgrounds.
4.3 Take reasonable measures to protect Players and safeguard the

welfare of the Players, ensuring that competitions are conducted in a
safe and fair manner.
4.4 Provide leadership, guidance and support to participants and in

particular, other Technical Officials.
4.5 Refrain from criticizing the abilities and worth of colleagues. Provide
support and mentoring of others.
4.6 Portray officiating in a positive, professional and respectful manner.
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4.7 Keep up to date on knowledge of the Laws of Badminton, rules and
regulations of the game, trends and principles of their application.
4.8 Be a role model for sport – in behaviour, communication and personal

appearance.
4.9 Wear the assigned Technical Official clothing at all times when on
duty at the Tournament. When off duty wear appropriate attire.
4.10 Avoid withdrawing from an event without any valid reason (injury,
illness or emergency situation) once an appointment has been accepted.
4.11 Be on time, attend and be prepared for all briefings.
4.12 Always portray and maintain a professional working relationship with

Players, team managers, other technical officials and Tournament
organisers.
4.13 Strictly maintain a clear boundary between friendship and intimacy

with Players and this includes:
4.13.1 Not engaging in any inappropriate relationships with Players.

4.13.2 Not fraternizing with the Players, and
4.13.3 Not seek autographs from Players or exchanging t-shirts or
pins with Players.
4.14 Reframe making negative, derogatory or personal comments and

comments that may imply bias or question professionalism or integrity
through media and social media posts that relate to Tournament
officials, technical officials, coaches, team officials or Players. Follow
all the requirements of the Technical Officials Social Media Policy.
4.15 Follow the provisions of the Code of Conduct in Relation to Betting,

Wagering and Irregular Match Results.
4.16 Do not undertake any action promoting, facilitating, associating with,

or otherwise supporting behavior or actions that contravene the BWF
Anti-Doping Regulations.
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5.1 Alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct shall be investigated using
the principles and procedures detailed in the BWF Judicial Procedures.
5.2 Technical Officials are required to report breaches of this Code and
the Code of Ethics and to cooperate and assist fully in investigations.
5.3 Any Technical Official who has determined to commit any offence
under this Code shall be deemed to have breached this Code. Breaches
of the Code constitute the basis for disciplinary action and
appropriate penalties.
5.4 Alleged breaches of the Code require a disciplinary hearing process as

determined by the BWF Judicial Processes.
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Badminton World Federation
Code of Ethics
1. Preamble
BWF is responsible for safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the
sport of badminton worldwide. BWF, through its values, rules, education
programmes and practices, strives to protect the sport from illegal, immoral
or unethical methods, activities and practices that may harm the BWF or
bring the sport into disrepute.
BWF wishes to promote badminton as a global sport that is accessible to all;

a non-contact sport that is fun, safe and healthy for children and adults, and
a sport that is inclusive of diversity and free from any form of unethical
behaviour.
The aim of the Code of Ethics is to ensure the sport is administered with
integrity in a democratic, professional, ethical and transparent way and that
Players compete in competitions that are fair and free from any form of
manipulation or unethical behaviour.
The Code defines the most important core values, principles for behaviour
and conduct of personnel in the BWF and its affiliates. The appendices detail
the Codes of Conduct which describe the types of conduct and behaviour of
people performing particular roles in the activities of the BWF.
2. Application of the Code

This Code of Ethics covers anyone defined in clause 30.1.1 to 30.1.5 of the
BWF Constitution which includes BWF, its Members and any party that deals
with the BWF, or shares in its activities and includes any party who:
a) Participates as a Participant (as defined under the General Competition
Regulations definitions) in any BWF Sanctioned Tournament – including
but not limited to Players, coaches, team official and team entourage
member including the team manager, team doctor, physiotherapist and
other officials of the team;
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b) Is a Player’s management representative , agent, Player family member,
Tournament guest, business associate or other affiliate or associate
of any Player, or any other person who receives accreditation at any
BWF Sanctioned Tournament;
c) Assumes any role in organizing or supporting the organization of any

BWF Sanctioned Tournaments including being a member of an
organizing committee, paid staff and unpaid staff/volunteers at the
Tournament;
d) Officiates at any BWF Sanctioned Tournament;
e) Classifies Players in any BWF Sanctioned para-badminton Tournament;
f) Provides medical advice and treatment of Players at any BWF

Sanctioned Tournament;
g) Plans and delivers training and development projects, activities and

programmes on behalf of BWF including coaches, course tutors and
assessors;
h) Organizes and supports BWF general meetings, Council, Committee,

Commission and Working Group meetings;
i) Assumes a role within the BWF, including Council member, Executive

Board member, Committee member, Commission member, Working
Group member, BWF staff and volunteers;
j) Is a Member of the BWF;
k) Is a Continental Confederation affiliated to the BWF and shares in its

activities;
l) Otherwise deals with BWF and/or shares in BWF’s activities.
…In relation to that dealing with BWF or involvement in BWFs activities.
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3. General Provisions
Persons covered under this Code shall:
a) Respect and follow BWF rules, regulations, policies and guidelines;
b) Be aware of the importance of their duties and the obligations and

responsibilities that are connected with the performance of their duties;
c) Perform their duties with due care and diligence and behave in a dignified
and ethical manner in the discharge of their duties while always acting
with complete honesty, credibility, impartiality and integrity;
d) Not abuse their position in any way, including taking advantage of their
position for personal gain;
e) Act in compliance with the core values, principles and conduct described
in this Code in any activity related to the BWF;
f) Report any potential breach of this Code to the officials whose

responsibility is to take appropriate action;
g) Cooperate with and provide any relevant information related to any

investigations and judicial processes.
4. Core Values, Principles and Conduct

The following details the core values, principles and the conduct required of
persons covered under this Code of Ethics.
4.1 LOYALTY
Loyalty to the purposes, objectives, values and principles of the BWF
is a fundamental obligation of parties covered under the Code.
4.2 DIGNITY
All parties shall respect the rights, dignity and worth of all persons
and shall act with understanding, tolerance, sensitivity and respect
for diversity and shall act without discrimination of any kind.
Persons covered under this Code shall not undertake any action, use
any words that denigrate an individual, or use any other means that
offends the human dignity of a person or group of persons, on any
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grounds including but not limited to skin colour, race, religion, ethnic
or social origin, political opinion, sexual orientation, disability or any
other reason contrary to human dignity.
4.3 HARASSMENT FREE

All forms of harassment, be it physical, psychological, professional or
sexual harassment, are strictly prohibited. The welfare of people
under the age of 18 is particularly important so as to give them
protection from unprofessional practice, abuse and bullying.
4.4 INTEGRITY
Maintain the highest standards of integrity, including honesty,
truthfulness and not knowingly providing false information, fairness
and incorruptibility in all matters affecting roles and duties of parties
covered under the Code.
No individual covered under the Code shall, directly or indirectly,

solicit, accept or offer any concealed remuneration, commission,
benefit or service of any nature connected with their role in the BWF.
4.5 GIFTS
No parties covered under the Code shall solicit or accept gifts
including travel and ‘in-kind’ benefits from any source external to the
BWF which may bring into question their integrity, independence,
impartiality and objectivity.
Only gifts of a nominal value, in accordance with the prevailing local

customs, may be given or accepted as a mark of respect or friendship.
Reasonable hospitality in accordance with the prevailing local customs
may be given and accepted as a mark of respect or friendship.
Any gifts above the acceptable nominal value of any other kind must
be declared to the Secretary General and provided to the BWF Office.
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4.6 ACCOUNTABILITY
All parties performing roles and functions within the BWF are
accountable for the proper discharge of their function and for their
decisions and actions taken by them. Decisions are made in the
interest of the BWF. Decisions and actions shall be under scrutiny as
appropriate to the particular position.
4.7 NEUTRALITY
All parties under the Code shall remain politically neutral in any
dealings with government institutions, national and international
organisations, associations or groupings including BWF Members and
their representatives in accordance with the principles and objectives
of the BWF.
4.8 CONFLICT AND INTEREST

Persons covered by the Code shall avoid any situation that could lead
to a conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest. Any actual,
perceived or potential conflict of interest must be declared and action
taken by the individual to remove themselves from the situation where
a conflict may arise.
A conflict of interest involves a conflict or perceived conflict between

the public duty of an individual and the private interests of the
individual, in which the private interests could improperly influence
the performance of the individual’s official duties and responsibilities.
A private or personal interest could include gaining any possible

advantage for the individual concerned or their family, relative,
friends, and acquaintances.
More specifically, conflicts of interest can be, but not limited to

actual, perceived, or potential:
 Actual: involves a direct conflict between current duties and
responsibilities and existing private interests.
 Perceived: conflict exists where it could be perceived, or

appears, that private interests could improperly influence the
performance of duties – whether or not this is in fact the case.
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 Potential: arises where private interests could conflict with
official duties.
A conflict of interest can be pecuniary (involving financial gain or loss)

or non – pecuniary (based on enmity or amity).
A conflict of interest can arise from avoiding personal losses as well

as gaining personal advantage, financial or otherwise.
4.9 CONFIDENTIALITY
Persons covered by the Code shall not disclose information entrusted
to them in confidence and which has not been made public. Disclosure
of other information shall not be for personal gain or benefit, nor be
undertaken maliciously to damage the reputation of any person or
organization.
4.10 INTEGRITY OF COMPETITIONS

No person covered under the Code shall influence or attempt to
influence the course or result of a badminton match or part thereof,
to obtain advantage for oneself, or for others and to remove all or
part of the uncertainty normally associated with the results of a
competition.
No person shall undertake any actions or behavior that contravenes

the Code of Conduct in Relation to Betting, Wagering and Irregular
Match Results.
No person covered under the Code shall undertake any action

promoting, facilitating, associating with, or otherwise supporting
behaviour or actions that contravene the BWF Anti–Doping
Regulations.
5. Judicial Processes
5.1 Alleged breaches of this Code of Ethics or any of the related Codes
of Conduct shall be investigated using the principles and procedures
detailed in the BWF Judicial Procedures.
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5.2 Individuals or organisations covered under this Code are required to
report breaches of the Code of Ethics, or related Codes of Conduct.
5.3 Individuals or organisations covered under this Code or related Codes

of Conduct are required to cooperate and assist fully in investigations.
5.4 If an individual or organization covered under this Code or related

Codes of Conduct have committed any offence under the Codes, the
individual or organization shall be deemed to have breached this Code.
Breaches of the Code constitute the basis for disciplinary action and
appropriate penalties.
5.5 Some breaches of the Code of Ethics or related Codes of Conduct

have a process whereby an Administration Fine is applied as a penalty
(see General Competition Regulations Appendix 11 – Table of Offences
and Penalties).

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BWF STATUTES
CHAPTER 2 – SECTION 2.5
TABLE OF OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

The below table include fees, offences and penalties that will be issued
automatically without any further judicial process, once reported to the BWF.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS

Retyped by: Raventus Pongoh

 Appearance at all times is important.

 Service Judge Instructions

 It is no longer necessary for the net to be measured before the start of a

Match The basic contest in Badminton between opposing sides each

of one or two players.

Singles A match where there is one player on each of the opposing

Doubles A match where there are two players on each of the

Serving side The side having the right to serve.

Receiving side The side opposing the serving side.

Rally A sequence of one or more strokes starting with the service,

until the shuttle ceases to be in play.

Stroke A movement of the player’s racket with an intention to hit

The clauses in italics apply to Para-badminton only.

1. COURT AND COURT EQUIPMENT

Note: (1) Diagonal length of full court = 14.723 m.

3. TESTING A SHUTTLE FOR SPEED

4.2 The stringed area

5. EQUIPMENT AND COMPLIANCE

5.2 Additional equipment for Para-Badminton

11.3 Scoring and serving

In any game, the right to serve shall pass consecutively:

12. SERVICE COURT ERRORS

(Where necessary on account of the structure of the building, the local

15. SHUTTLE NOT IN PLAY

16. CONTINUOUS PLAY, MISCONDUCT & PENALTIES

16.3 Suspension of play

17. OFFICIALS AND APPEALS

CHAPTER 4 – SECTION 4.1.2

VARIATIONS IN COURT AND EQUIPMENT

Note: (1) Diagonal length of full court = 14.366m.

**Optional testing marks for singles court

CHAPTER 4 – SECTION 4.1.3

CHAPTER 4 – SECTION 4.1.4

OTHER SCORING SYSTEMS

1. One game of 21 points, or

In case of 1 above, the following variation shall apply to the Laws of

In case of 2 above, the following variation shall apply to the Laws of

7.1 A match shall consist of the best of three games.

provided in Law 7.4 and 7.5.

shall win that game.

8.1.3 In the third game when a side first scores 8 points.

16. CONTINUOUS PLAY, MISCONDUCT & PENALTIES

score reaches 8 points; and

7.1 A match shall consist of the best of five games.

8.1.2 At the end of the second game;

8.1.3 At the end of the third game, if there is to be a fourth game;

8.1.5 In the fifth game when a side first scores 6 points.

16. CONTINUOUS PLAY, MISCONDUCT & PENALTIES

score reaches 6 points and

and fifth games shall be allowed in the matches.

CHAPTER 4 – SECTION 4.1.5

1. Before the Match

If doubles partners represent the same Member, announce the

2.3 To start the final game, the Umpire shall call

3. During the Match

4. Explanations for Service Fault Calls

5. Explanations for Warnings and Faults