4 NATIONS PARA-BADMINTON SERIES SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: FRIDAY 12 JANUARY 2018

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1 4 NATIONS PARA-BADMINTON SERIES SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 Friday 16 Sunday 18 February 2018 Scotstoun Leisure Centre Danes Drive, Glasgow G14 9HD (Classification will take place on Friday 16 February from 4pm if required) CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: FRIDAY 12 JANUARY 2018 Please send entries to Peter Dean Events & Communications Officer BADMINTONscotland Cockburn Centre, 40 Bogmoor Place Glasgow, G51 4TQ Phone: website: Tournament Director: Peter Dean Tournament Referee: Morag McCulloch Deputy Director: Roselind Hall Deputy Referee: Bill Lindsay Please note that there is no guarantee that late entries will be accepted. Those that are accepted will be subject to a 5 late entry fee. All players who participate in the event must be affiliated to one of the 4 Nations National Governing bodies. Entrance Fees: per player per event for PD players 8.50 per player per event for LD players Please make cheques payable to Badminton Scotland The event will be played under BWF and BADMINTONscotland rules and the referee s decision will be final

2 Entry Form 4 Nations Scottish Championships February 2018 *IMPORTANT: ALL Players must state their class or grade in the column provided. Players who have not been classified must put N/C in the Class column. Wheelchair Class W1 Wheelchair Class W2 Standing Lower 3 (half court) Standing Lower 4 & Upper 5 (full court) Class* LD Ladies Player Rating ** ( 8.50 per LD Men Player Rating ** ( 8.50 per SS6 Entrance Fee: PD events per player per event. LD events 8.50 per player per event. Please make cheques payable to BADMINTONscotland. Please enter Partner Wanted if you require a partner for any chosen event(s) ** For LD categories, please attach a Player Rating Form which must be completed by the players coach and insert the player rating in the box above. A responsible coach/individual must also be nominated.

3 4 Nations Para-Badminton Series Scottish Championships February 2018 (Closing date for entries 12 January 2018) FORENAME AND SURNAME... ADDRESS POSTCODE... TEL NO DOB.../.../... CLUB... AFFILIATION NO... DATE... SIGNED... Consent for Players With Learning Disabilities and Players Under 19 Years of Age I consent to my son/daughter/ward taking part in the Scottish 4 Nations Para-Badminton Championships, February 2018, at Scotstoun Leisure Centre, Glasgow. I also consent to... (insert name of competitor) participating in doping control procedures if selected and providing a urine sample under observation for analysis at an accredited laboratory. I understand that failure to submit to doping controls may result in disqualification. Please identify the name of the person who will be the nominated representative for the player whilst at the tournament... NB: This may be a coach, parent or carer, and will need to be present during the entirety of the event. This person will be the point of contact for the tournament organisers. I confirm I am the person having parental responsibility for... in accordance with the appropriate child protection acts. Signed... Parent / Legal Guardian (delete as appropriate) Address......Postcode... Tel No... PLEASE NOTE Those players entering the Learning Disabilities Classes must complete the Player Rating Form and return with the entry form and fee. Should you not wish to be photographed at the event please tick.

4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please note that play will commence on the Friday evening from 6 pm with LD singles matches. Classification will take place on Friday evening from 4pm for those players who have not been classified before or who have been specifically asked to attend. The organising committee reserve the right to combine categories if required. Should this be the case, then a plus points system shall be used. The tournament will be run under the regulations of BWF and BADMINTONscotland standard regulations, and the decision of the Referee will be final. All players who participate in the event must be affiliated to one of the 4 Nations National Governing bodies. All players must be a permanent resident of one of the 4 Nations. The coaching of players during events will follow BWF guidelines. PD - Group games 3 sets no extended scoring / semi & finals 3sets with extended scoring. LD Group games and semi-finals 1 set with no extended scoring / Final - 3 sets with extended scoring. Please remember that photography is only permitted at the event if you have obtained permission from the Referee. People wishing to do so may request a permit from match control. Players, Coaches, Officials, Parents and Volunteers shall be expected to abide by their governing bodies Code of Conduct. Please ensure you refer to these conditions prior to the event. A cancellation fee shall be levied at competitors who do not attend without suitable reason - a fee of 5 is payable if an entry is cancelled. Players must inform the referee of their withdrawal by 12 noon on Friday 9 February 2018 at the latest or the whole entry fee will be forfeited. Full refunds will only be considered if applied for in writing within 14 days after the tournament. Late entries will only be accepted at the referee's discretion and if numbers permit. A late entry fee of 5.00 per player will be imposed. LD classified athletes will not be accepted without a responsible coach/individual nominated and present throughout the tournament. Please note that in ALL situations, the Referee s decision shall be final.

5 2018 Scottish 4 Nations Para-badminton Championships Code of Conduct The aim of BADMINTONscotland is to create a lively sporting environment, and to promote the spirit of the game, through the exclusion of unethical behaviour, which will not be tolerated. I the athlete/coach and volunteer agree to the following: 1. Treat all others as you would like to be treated, with integrity politeness and admiration. 2. Practice, play and spectate within the spirit of the game. 3. Help each other to learn new skills. 4. Compete as individuals and partners. 5. Give respect to others coaches, officials, other players, team managers, parents who help organise/ officiate and play the sport. 6. Accept final decisions from event referee and court umpires and officials. 7. Do not direct verbal, physical, emotional abuse towards opponents/coaches/umpires/partners/event organisers/spectators & other team members. 8. Arrive 30 minutes before the start of play each day to ensure adequate preparation and to be punctual on all occasions, inform event organisers of any injuries which cause you to withdraw from matches. 9. Respect when officials are working and that their busy role in assisting with the event delivery may make them inaccessible at some times. 10. Respect that the taking of photographs is to be carried out only with the appropriate accreditation and at times that are appropriate during the event or highlighted by the event organisers so as not disturbing competitors or officials. Signed: