BC Open Series

                              
GENERAL COMPETITIONS REGULATIONS DOWNLOAD

BC OPEN SERIES

The BC Open Series provides a high level of competition in British Columbia. It is designed for players seeking to earn ranking points and compete at a high level. These regulations outline the rules, eligibility, and procedures for all BC Open Series tournaments, ensuring fair competition and consistent tournament procedures.

1. BC RANKINGS

Athletes, coaches, and parents are advised to check the most current BC rankings before registering for an event.

Before each event the most current BC ranking list will be used.

BC Open Series are sanctioned BC ranking point events. All participating athletes will be awarded Badminton BC ranking points based on their final finish in the main draw.

Ranking and Seeding Explanation
Ranking Points Tables

2. ELIGIBILITY

1. Age Group Eligibility

2. Membership Eligibility

4. BC Provincial Championships Eligibility

     1. Eligibility into BC Provincial Championships includes fulfilling both Participation and Canadian Citizenship requirements. Athlete eligibility is reviewed annually.

     2. Please review all participation eligibility and requirements, as well as residency or Canadian citizenship requirements, carefully by clicking here.

     3. Exemption Policy details here.

3. DRAW COMPLETION AND RESERVE LIST (OPEN SERIES)

     1. Players or pairs will be entered into the main draw based on the applicable tournament entry criteria and available draw capacity.

     2. If the number of entries exceeds the maximum capacity, a reserve list may be used. Reserve entries shall be accepted into the draw if vacancies arise.

     3. If a reserve entry cannot be accommodated once the draw reaches its maximum capacity, the entry shall be declined and the entry fee refunded.

4. TOURNAMENT FORMAT

     1. Singles will be Elimination and no consolations * best 2 out of 3 games to 15

     2. Doubles will be Elimination and no consolations * best 2 out of 3 games to 15

     3. Mixed Doubles will be Elimination and no consolations * best 2 out of 3 games to 15

Badminton BC refers to Badminton Canada's General Competitions Regulations as a resource to assist with those decisions.

5. SEEDING

     1. Ranking And Seeding Explanation

     2. The number of seeded entries will depend on the overall number of entries in the specific event. The number of seeds will be:

  • 16 seeds with 48 or more entries;
  • 8 seeds if there are 24 to 47 entries;
  • 4 seeds if there are 8 to 23 entries;
  • 2 seeds if there are less than 8 entries.

6. TOURNAMENT ENTRY

  1. Tournament entry is online using the Tournament Software (TS) link
  2. No manual entries will be accepted
  3. Changes to an entry are not permitted after the Entry Close Date.
  4. Entries in doubles and mixed doubles, both players must be entered within the same entry deadline, or they will be partnered with another player if available.
  5. PLAYER ENTRY LIMITS MAY VARY if they are required. Refer to the tournament regulation for each event for specifics.

7. ENTRY FEES

  1. Entry fees are determined and approved by Badminton BC.
  2. Entry fees for Open Series events shall be a flat rate of $130 per player, regardless of the number of events entered.

8. PAYMENT OF ENTRY FEE

  1. Tournament payment is online using the Tournament Software (TS) link at the same time as entry.
  2. Entries not completed online will not be accepted.
  3. Entries without payment will not be accepted.

9. REFUNDS

  1. Refunds are provided to players, less a $15.00+gst administration fee, who withdraw after the entry deadline, but before the Draws are published. Note: Players should ensure that they are sure if they are entering the correct event
  2. Refunds will not be provided for withdrawals after the Draws have been published.
  3. Full refunds will be provided in the case of injury prior to the start of competition. A physician’s letter or medical certificate must be provided to Badminton BC to receive a full refund.
  4. Withdrawal from an event due to a partner medical illness will receive a refund for that event provided they are not reassigned/or request another partner already registered for the tournament
  5. Full refunds will be provided in the case that the player/pair do not make it into the main draw due to capacity.
  6. All refunds will be performed after the event has finished - processing will take approximately two weeks

10. NO SHOW FEES

  1. Any player who does not show up for a scheduled match time without informing the HOC (at least 1 hour prior to the scheduled match) will be fined $40 dollars.
  2. This policy is an effort to reinforce the values of courtesy, responsible behaviour, respect, and sportsmanship as set out in the Badminton BC Code of Conduct Policy & Commitment to Fair Play Policy – a no show would be considered an infraction of this shared Code.

11. OFFICIAL SHUTTLE

  1. The official shuttle for the Open Series is Victor Champion No. 1 or Victor Master No. 3 or higher.

12. SERIES CALENDAR

13. PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Players are recommended to be at the tournament venue at least 30 minutes before their scheduled match
  2. If players are not on court within 10 minutes of when their match is announcement the match is defaulted and deemed a No Show
  3. Players have a 2-minute warm up period
  4. No additional warm up time will be allotted for players arriving late to the court within the 10-minute default
  5. Players must advise the draw desk within 5 minutes of the end of their first match loss if they do not wish to play consolations
  6. At the end of a match the non-winner of the match is required to stay on-court to score keep and time the upcoming match on the same court

14. COACH ACCREDITATION AND ELIGIBILITY (required for Open Series and their respective Open A Series Provincial Championships)

  1. All the requirements as well as instructions for coaches to apply for Accreditation can be found here.
  2. Accredited coaches must report to the Referee at the tournament before coaching. The referee will verify their accreditation and allow access to the field of play.

15. TECHNICAL OFFICIALS (TO)

  1. Technical Officials (Referees and Umpires) will follow and perform officiating duties as outlined in role and responsibilities provided in the Badminton BC TO Code of Conduct, Badminton Canada Code of Conduct and the BWF website.
  2. All matches must be monitored by a scorekeeper if an umpire is not available. Scorekeeping and timing devices must be provided by the Host. Scorecards can be printed directly from Tournament Software.
  • At the end of a match the non-winner of the match is required to stay on-court to score keep and time the upcoming match on the same court.
  • Scheduling of the tournament will be adjusted to provide additional rest time between matches to accommodate the additional commitment of the players.
  • In the case of doubles, the decision to whom will stay behind to score keep will be decided by Rock-Paper-Scissors between the non-winning pair.
  • Any player unwilling or unable to cooperate is responsible for finding a replacement.

16. CODES OF CONDUCT POLICY AND COMMITMENT TO FAIR PLAY POLICY

These policies adopt and accept all the language contained in the Universal Code of Conduct and shall apply to all organization employees, staff and Board of Directors and athletes, parents, coaches, officials, clubs and their respective Boards, spectators and volunteers. By entering these BC Open Series events all attendees agree to comply with the Code of Conduct Policy, Commitment to Fair Play Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.

17. FIELD OF PLAY DISCIPLINE POLICY

  1. Participants are encouraged to review the Badminton BC Code of Conduct and Ethical Conduct Policy in advance of the tournament.
  2. Cards will be given in accordance with the Rules of Badminton. Monetary Penalties will be applied for all Badminton BC sanctioned tournaments.

1. Yellow Card

  • $50 for third yellow card issued during the calendar year
  • $50 for each subsequent yellow card issued during the calendar year

2. Red Card

  • $100 for each red card issued during the calendar year

3. Black Card

  • As per the penalty determined by Badminton BC’s Code of Conduct Policy

4. The Umpire, or the Referee in the absence of an Umpire, may issue misconduct penalties, including Yellow and Red Cards.

Alignment Note
This adapts core principles from Badminton Canada's General Competition Regulations and Safe Sport policies, tailored for provincial events. It cross-references Badminton BC's existing Codes of Conduct and Dispute Resolution Policy.

18. APPEALS

  1. On-court decisions by officials are final and not subject to appeal.
  2. Appeals regarding monetary penalties will be considered only in exceptional circumstances and must be submitted in writing to the Referee or Tournament Director for review.

19. CLOTHING OR UNIFORMS

  1. Players will be held in accordance with Badminton Canada’s Competition Uniform Policy.
  2. Officials reserve the right to ask competitors to change inappropriate clothing prior to the start of a match.
  3. Shorts that extend below the knee are deemed inappropriate clothing. Final decision will be made by the Tournament Referee.
  4. Any club, facility, or venue with rules regarding specific colour of clothing supersedes Badminton BC’s recommendation.

20. EYEWEAR

  1. All players actively participating in Badminton activities and BC sanctioned competitions are highly recommended to wear protective eyewear, including goggles worn over top of prescription glasses, always meeting the ASTM F803 standards while they are on court.
  2. This includes warm-up, competitions, and match play in schools, post-secondary institutions, recreation and community centers, private clubs, not-for-profit clubs, and for-profit clubs.
  3. Any club, facility, or venue with rules regarding mandatory eyewear supersedes Badminton BC’s recommendation.

21. PHOTOS

  1. Badminton BC, its representative and successors reserve all rights to reproduce, for the purpose of illustration, fund raising, advertising or publication in any manner, any photographs taken by Badminton BC or affiliated members, clubs, contractors or staff during this event.

22. VIDEO

  1. Permitted spots to record recording zones approved by HOC/Referee

23. TOURNAMENT ENTRY FAQ

  1. If Player X is registered but not their partner, can Partner X request to have their partner entered after entry close? - NO (Both doubles and mixed doubles players must be entered within the same entry deadline, or they will be partnered with another player if available)
  2. If Player X is registered into 1 event only, and requesting to add another event after entry close, is this allowed? - NO (Changes to an entry are not permitted after the Entry Close Date)
  3. If Player X is registered but did not pay will they remain in the competition? - NO (Entries not completed online will not be accepted. Entries without payment will not be accepted.)
  4. If Player X did not register at all, can they request to register after entry closes? - NO (No late entries after the deadlines).
  5. If Player X registered and paid but did not reflect on the TP file, will Player X remain in the competition? - YES (Badminton BC will investigate and if paid before the deadline make a manual addition)
  6. What happens when Player X requests a partner for doubles or mixed doubles? – Badminton BC will pair up a partner if available.

23. TOURNAMENT ENTRY NUMBERS

  1. Each Host Venue, based on their court capacity, will consult with the Event Manager if any restrictions on the number of entries is required.
  2. In the event a PLAYER ENTRY LIMIT is put in place it MAY VARY from event to event/venue to venue based on the number courts available or provided.
  3. Badminton BC refers to Badminton Canada's General Competition Regulations as a resource to assist with these decisions.

In cases where a matter is not provided for in these regulations, the Badminton Canada General Competition Regulations shall apply.

 

BADMINTON BC CONTACTS

Member Services | members@badmintonbc.com
Events & Competitions Manager | events@badmintonbc.com
Technical Programs - Coach & Official | technicalprograms@badmintonbc.com
Competitions Committee | competitions@badmintonbc.com
Officials Committee | officials@badmintonbc.com

BADMINTON CANADA
General Competitions Regulations

 

Last Updated: 2026-09-23