SHUTTLES
Competition Shuttles are to follow SHSAA Badminton guidelines.
DRESS
All competitors must dress in a uniform which is either predominantly white, or in colors which reflect their school.
Doubles Teams MUST be uniform in their dress.
Protective eye wear is mandatory in ALL categories.
SENIOR COMPETITION
Two entries in each category are allowed per league, for a maximum of 10.
JUNIOR COMPETITION
Two entries in each category are allowed per league, for a maximum of 10.
PLAYOFF FORMAT
Where the play-off is held in a 6 court facility, the recommended start time will be 10:00 am. Breaks shall be built into the draw between the quarter-finals, the semi-finals, and the finals.
All categories compete in a 2-pool format where possible, with a maximum of 5 teams in each pool, and a minimum of 3 teams in each pool.
The pools may be uneven in numbers.
Teams from each league should be in different pools where possible.
PLAYOFF ADVANCEMENT
The top two teams in each pool advance.
A1 will play B2, and B1 will play A2.
The following tie breaking procedure shall be in effect should identical win/loss records occur:
Two teams tied – The team that won the match between the two teams involved in the tie.
Three or more tied teams:
1. The number of matches won.
2.The difference between the total games won and total games lost, using all games in the round robin.
DO NOT calculate the ratio
2.1 If this still leaves 2 players/pairs tied, then the match between the 2 tied teams is used to determine the next two placings.
3. The difference between total points won and total points lost, using all games in the round robin.
3.1 If this still leaves 2 players/pairs tied, then the match between the 2 tied teams is used to determine the next two placings.
DO NOT Calculate the ratio
3.2 If three or more players/pairs are still after the 3 criteria items above are applied, the ranking shall be established by drawing lots.
ADVANCEMENT TO REGIONALS
The top 2 teams in each category will advance. Substitutes are not allowed in double competition.
If one or both the doubles partners can not attend, then the next highest ranking team shall advance.
SENIOR BADMINTON PLAYOFF DRAW
Note – in the 2nd/3rd match at the end of the day.
If the two teams have met previously in the day, the earlier match shall be used to determine 2nd /3rd place. DO NOT play the bracket.