BC Junior B Series
General Competitions Regulations
BC Junior B Series (U13/U15/U17/U19)
The spirit of the BC Junior B Series this series is for players who could potentially be competing for the very first time thus it is important to level the playing field. It is exciting to see the growth in the number of events as well as participants. To maintain this spirit, utilize the Junior B series to its fullest potential and encourage player development we are offering the following:
1.0 AGE GROUP ELIGIBILITY
2.0 BC JUNIOR RANKINGS
2.1 Athletes, coaches, and parents are advised to check the most current BC Junior rankings before registering for an event.
2.2 Before each event the most current BC Junior ranking list will be used to determine the Top 16 Singles positions in each age group
2.3 BC Junior B Series are sanctioned BC ranking points events. It is recognized by Badminton BC as a qualifying event for BC Junior B Provincials. All participating athletes will be awarded Badminton BC ranking points based on their final finish in a main draw.
Ranking and Seeding Explanation
Ranking Points Tables
3.0 CLOTHING OR UNIFORMS
Players will be held in accordance with Badminton Canada’s Competition Uniform Policy. Officials reserve the right to ask competitors to change inappropriate clothing prior to the start of a match. Shorts that extend below the knee are deemed inappropriate clothing. Final decision will be made by the Tournament Referee.
4.0 COACH ACCREDITATION AND ELIGIBILITY (required for Junior A, Junior B and Open Series and their respective Provincial Championships)
4.1 All the requirements as well as instructions for coaches to apply for Accreditation can be found here.
4.2 Accredited coaches must report to the Referee at the tournament before coaching. The referee will verify their accreditation and allow access to field of play.
5.0 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 into this BC Junior B series events all attendees agree to comply with the Code of Conduct Policy, Commitment to Fair Play Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
6.0 MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
7.0 PARTICIPATION INELIGIBILITY
7.1 BC Junior B Series #1 Sept 12-14, 2025 - Players are INELIGIBILE to participate in the BC Junior B Series #1 if they are ranked in the Top 16 (Singles) in Badminton BC Rankings for the same age category however can play in an upper age category in BC Junior B Series #1 ONLY. Example: A player ranked 9th for U15 Singles, is NOT ELIGIBLE to play in the BC Junior B Series#1 U15 events (Singles, Doubles or Mixed Doubles) but could play U17 Junior B events.
7.2 As of September 15, 2025 - Players ranked in the Top 16 Singles positions on Badminton BC’s most up-to-date rankings, as of tournament entry open date, are INELIGIBLE to participate in the BC Junior B Series and BC Junior B Provincials in any age category or discipline. Example: A player ranked 9th for U15 Singles, is NOT ELIGIBLE to play the BC Junior B Series.
8.0 BC JUNIOR B PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Eligibility into BC Provincial Championships includes fulfilling both Participation and Canadian Citizenship requirements. Athlete eligibility is reviewed annually.
8.1 Players ranked in the Top 16 Singles positions on Badminton BC’s most up-to-date rankings, as of tournament entry open date, are INELIGIBLE to participate in the BC Junior B Provincials in any age category or discipline. Example: As of September 15, 2025, a player ranked 9th for U15 Singles, is NOT ELIGIBLE to play in the BC Junior B Provincial Championships.
8.2 Please read both Participation and Canadian Citizenship requirements very carefully here.
8.3 Exemption Policy details here.
9.0 SCHEDULE
10.0 TECHNICAL OFFICIALS (TO)
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.
11.0 NUMBER OF ENTRIES
11.1 Each Host Venue, based on their court capacity, will consult with the Event Manager if any restrictions on the number of entries is required.
11.2 The player limit may vary from venue to venue based on the number courts available or provided.
11.3 Badminton BC refers to Badminton Canada's General Competitions Regulations as a resource to assist with these decisions.
12.0 TOURNAMENT FORMAT BC
2025 BC Junior B Series#1
U13-U19 Singles will be Elimination and Consolation best 2 out of 3 games to 21
U13-U19 Doubles will be Elimination and Consolation best 2 out of 3 games to 21
U13-U19 Mixed Doubles will be Elimination and Consolation best 2 out of 3 games to 21
The DEFAULT for the remainder of the 2025-2026 BC Junior B Series season will be:
12.1 U13-U19 Singles will be Elimination and Consolation* best 2 out of 3 games to 21
12.2 U13-U19 Doubles will be Elimination and Consolation* best 2 out of 3 games to 21
12.3 U13-U19 Mixed Doubles will be Elimination and Consolation* best 2 out of 3 games to 21
12.4 HOWEVER if the host venue only has court capacity of 6 courts or less consolation matches will not be held
12.5 AND if draw size increases to 32 consolations will not be held
12.6 Badminton BC refers to Badminton Canada's General Competitions Regulations as a resource to assist with those decisions.
* PLAYERS MUST REGISTER FOR CONSOLATIONS FOLLOWING THEIR FIRST LOSS OTHERWISE PLAYERS WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLATIONS DRAW.
13.0 WILD CARD BERTH TO BC JUNIOR A SERIES
BC Junior B Series main draws finalists will be given a berth to register for the next Junior A Series event in the same discipline ONLY regardless of their Badminton BC rankings. The berths will be considered additional players to the Top 16.
BADMINTON BC CONTACTS
Member Services | members@badmintonbc.com
Event Manager | info@badmintonbc.com
Technical Programs Coach & Technical Official | technicalprograms@badmintonbc.com
Competitions Committee | competitions@badmintonbc.com
Officials Committee | officials@badmintonbc.com
Revised 2025-09-10