Badminton BC will be working closely with Tournament Hosts to ensure the correct age categories are listed on event registration files from the get-go. We will also provide assistance to our athletes during the registration process to ensure correct age category registration, and to ensure they meet the Provincial and National Championship Eligibility Criteria.
If you have further questions, please contact Badminton BC directly at 604-385-3595 or reach out to technical@badmintonbc.com.
Thank you for your attention.
Best regards,
Penny L. Gardner, CAE
Executive Director, Badminton BC
A Message From Badminton Canada
There have been lots of requests for clarifications on the new age categories for Junior Events. In an attempt to clarify this issue, please note the following interpretation, explanations and examples related to the new age categories:
Junior Event Age Policy Changes
U15
New Policy – Under 15 - Players are eligible to compete in this age category provided they remain under 15 years of age throughout the calendar year in which the National Championships are held.
Interpretation for 2014/15 – For events before December 31st,2014 athletes are eligible to compete in this age category if their birthday is on or after January 1, 2000. For events After January 1st, 2015 athletes are eligible to compete in this age category if their birthday is on or after January 1, 2001.
Explanation – For events before December 31st,2014, the 2014 National Championship (May 2014) is the national championship that occurred in this calendar year. Events after January 1st, 2015, the 2015 National Championship (May 2015) will be the national championship that occurred in this calendar year
Examples
#1 Erin is born September 1st, 2000 and is currently 14 years old. She is eligible to play in the U15 age category inevents that take place before December 31st, 2014. After January 1st, 2015, she in ineligible to compete in U15 events as she turns 15 on September 1st, 2015 which is during the calendar year of the 2015 Championship.
#2 Stan is born September 1st, 2001 and is currently 13 years old. He is eligible to play in the U15 age category in events that take place before December 31st, 2014 and after January 1st, 2015, as he is under 15 years old in both the 2014 and 2015 calendar years.
U17
New Policy – Under 17 (generally for 15 and 16 year olds) - Players are eligible to compete in this age category provided they remain under 17 years of age throughout the calendar year in which the National Championship are held.
Interpretation for 2014/15 – For events before December 31st,2014 athletes are eligible to compete in this age category if their birthday is on or after January 1, 1998. For events After January 1st, 2015 athletes are eligible to compete in this age category if their birthday is on or after January 1, 1999.
Explanation – events before December 31st,2014, the 2014 National Championship (May 2014) is the national championship in that occurred in this calendar year. Events after January 1st, 2015, the 2015 National Championship (May 2015) will be the national championship in that occurred in this calendar year.
Examples
#1 Margot is born August 1st, 1998 and is currently 16 years old. She is eligible to play in the U17 age category in events that take place before December 31st, 2014. After January 1st, 2015, she in ineligible to compete in U17 events as she turns 17 on September 1st, 2015 which is during the calendar year of the 2015 Championship.
#2 Lloyd is born August 1st, 1999 and is currently 15 years old. He is eligible to play in the U17 age category in events that take place before December 31st, 2014 and after January 1st, 2015, as he is under 17 years old in both the 2014 and 2015 calendar years.
Joe Morissette
Executive Director / Directeur général
Badminton Canada