Getting Started as a Technical Official

I want to be a badminton umpire/referee in BC – what do I do?

Step 1:  Basic Setup

• Get a Badminton BC Officials Membership (CLICK HERE)
  • Membership is renewed annually and runs from June 1st – May 31st

Step 2:  Obtain Training for “Local Umpire” pathway to get started

• Register for Upcoming Course with BBC (CLICK HERE)

Step 3:  Submit the following documentation to BBC (technicalprograms@badmintonbc.com) to be placed in your Technical Official Portfolio Folder:

• Headshot Photo
• Criminal Record Check  (less than 3 years old)

Step 4:  Obtain TO Uniform & Equipment

• Send email request to technicalprograms@badmintonbc.com to order from BBC
  • Official Polo Shirt / Referee Polo Shirt
  • BBC Clip Board, BBC Watch
  • Color Cards & Wallet, Coin, Pens, Measuring Tape, Scoresheet

Step 5:  Connect with BBC (officials@badmintonbc.com) to get listed and assigned to sanctioned events for experience so you can plan to complete the next development course, Regional Umpire.

Step 6:  Maintain a record of your officiating experience in your personal BBC Logbook and submit pdf scan of logbook contents when ready for evaluation or at end of the season, whichever comes first.