TALES COCTHE NEWSLETTER OF BWF TECHNICAL OFFICIALS OCTOBER 2019 • EDITION NO. 25 STANDARDISATION AND COMMON SENSE

FROM THE CHAIR BY GILLES CAVERT

By Gilles Cavert found in one specific regulation; you must the match story have already been written Chair – BWF TOC consider your own experience and expertise, which can help make your decision. ability to feel the game and most of all, Performance should always be the motto for COMMON SENSE! Some technical officials have argued BWF Technical Officials. that the regulations do not cover every Each situation is unique and decisions need possible situation on court, but my rebuttal The key foundation behind your performance to be made quickly, taking into account all has always been that if we had a rule is the comprehensive understanding and key elements (there could be many) to allow or prescription for every situation, our application of the Laws of , you to make the best possible solution. regulatory documents would end up with regulations, ITTOs and Codes of Conduct. thousands of more pages and may still Umpires should consider several factors, be incomplete! However, the solution to unexpected and including the overall history of the match destabilising situations may not be precisely leading up to that point; many “chapters” of Always use your common sense.

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By Jane Wheatley Chair – BWF Referee Assessment Panel

To achieve a successful event there has Other very important qualities of a leader are: ▸▸ Make sure that your deputy has a copy to be strong leadership directing the ship. of the previous years’ Referee Report Effective leaders who have honed their skills 1. Accountability (choosing the road you take for the event and include your deputy in and understand people management. and accepting the consequences of your all correspondence. choice) ▸▸ Encourage the team to keep abreast of Being appointed referee for an event is not 2. Courage the M & Q, Withdrawals and Promotions. to be taken lightly as much time and thought 3. Caring (showing sincere interest in and ▸▸ Ask your deputy team what tasks they goes into assigning the referee duties to genuine concern for others) would like to be in charge of as this will ensure that we have a strong leader and in 4. Optimism (to expect the best outcome) give you an insight into their strengths. turn, a great team. 5. Creativity (finding solutions) ▸▸ Arrange to meet your deputy upon arrival for a chat over a cup of coffee. This will I decided to research this topic to find out the These leadership qualities abound in our help everyone know each other better characteristics of a good leader. Fast forward family of technical officials (TOs) and there is before the work starts. to Google and I am pleased to see that all nothing more encouraging than to watch our ▸▸ Delegate. Share the workload. Respect of the characteristics relate to the job of a referee teams working together, enjoying each the team’s knowledge and experience. referee are: other’s company, respecting and learning from Acknowledge their input and always each other and at the end of the event, being thank them. 1. Common sense proud of their achievements. ▸▸ Understand that no one person knows 2. Honesty everything and one of the best tools for 3. Ability to delegate Let’s talk about the practical aspects of your personal growth is to develop the skill 4. Communication job as referee and what you can do as the of listening. 5. A sense of humour team leader: ▸▸ Follow through with commitments that you 6. Confidence make to the team and wider community 7. Commitment ▸▸ Your first opportunity to create a good team during the tournament. 8. Positive attitude is as simple as contacting your deputy when 9. Ability to inspire you receive the appointment letter from the 10. Intuition BWF office. Continued on next page

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BWF Referee and Para Badminton Workshop 2020

The BWF is moving at such a fast pace and becoming increasingly professional. Accordingly, it is vital that we also adapt in our approach to the sport. To this end, the Events Department is investing time and money into the education of our TOs and a huge amount of preparation and cost goes into delivering a workshop that will be of value to the recipients.

With this in mind, I am very excited about the upcoming BWF Referee Workshop that we are holding in February 2020 in Kuala Lumpur. Do not expect to GCR 21.6 –“Significantly or the player/pair that would I note there was a lot of come and sit for three days of different coloured clothing” win the match due to their discussion on the contribution lectures. Expect the workshop to opponents retiring, will earn made by our BWF Referees and be interactive from the beginning; Guidance/Application: world ranking points. also the lack of contribution, covering a wide range of topics Referees/Umpires should look for when working with their that you have requested. significantly different shirt colour Cutting of Strings during Continental Confederation. With between opponents as the first a Match the current situation of our BWF With the help of Senior Technical priority. If that is achieved, then Referees only having one or two Events Manager, Chris Trenholme, there is no need for any change Players ARE allowed to cut racket appointments in a calendar year Technical Officials Manager, required for the shorts/shirts. strings during a match. it is important that you take as Suva Sivapathasundram, Junior many duties as you can to hone Tournament Series Manager, If the shirt colours are closer However, with the goal of your skills. You would also be Syahmi Sabron (Para badminton), to each other (e.g dark blue “continuous play” in mind, the helping to train and mentor junior and Events Officer, Selena Lim, and black), then a clearer umpire should, in his/her best referees in your continent and we plan to have the agenda and differentiation of shorts/skirt judgement, direct the player(s) this will assist in bringing the other details out before the end colour could be requested. back on to the court, should the standard of your tournaments to of the year. activity of cutting strings start to a higher level. Be careful not to be too strict take too long. Who knows, this may also include or rigid on the interpretation I strongly encourage you all a homework assignment or of this rule as it would make it BWF TOC Meeting to work with your Continental two that we would like you to even more difficult for players to (17 – 18 August 2019) Confederation as much as complete and return to the office control their approach /plan for – Basel, Switzerland possible as both parties will before the workshop. their player clothing. benefit. The more experience This meeting was conducted you have under pressure, the Technical Matters Same Country Matches / Loss over two full days and covered better referee you will become. of World Ranking Points all areas relating to our TOs. As Working at the lower level events There is always discussion on this was my first meeting it was will expose you to dealing with Regulations, Statues, Guidelines BWF Stature 5.3.3.1 (World certainly an interesting few days a wide range of the General and we still come across Ranking System), Clause 4.4 and an opportunity to meet and Competition Regulations, Statutes interesting interpretations of work with our TOC members, all and Laws, as well as enhance issues that crop up during events. Application: Should players, of whom contributed. your people management skills To ensure all our TOs are aware team managers or coaches and confidence. of the latest items of concern I inquire, please make it clear to There were many issues believe it necessary to include in them that only the withdrawing discussed and a number of You will become a better this edition of COC-Tales, current player/pair or retiring player/pair recommendations are to go referee and this will create more clarification that has been already will lose world ranking points. forward to the Events Committee opportunities for you at the sent out by Senior Technical meeting in October 2019. The higher level. Events Manager, Chris Trenholme, The player/pair that would win by outcomes will be delivered to you via email, to all BWF Referees. walkover due to the withdrawal, in the next edition of COC-Tales. I wish you well.

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DELEGATION

By Torsten Berg must be BWF Certificated and that a BWF Once the team is appointed, the referee – BWF Referee Assessor Certificated Referee (or SP Referee) shall shall consider and preferably discuss the be in charge of Grade 1 and Grade 2 Super distribution of responsibilities with the The referee is in overall charge of the 1000 and Super 750 tournaments. deputy(s). This delegation of responsibility tournament (Law 17.1). Where appointed, may touch upon almost any area of the deputy referee(s) will have the same Moreover, the development of the whole preparation, management and reporting roles and responsibilities as the referee team of BWF Referees is considered. after the tournament, however, any (ITTO 2.1). These two fundamental clauses This can again be done in several ways. delegation does not imply that the referee call for a discussion of the distribution of Most frequently, senior referees are put in does not remain in overall charge at the authority and responsibility between the charge of the tournament as referee, while end of the day. Delegation should always be referee and any deputies. a younger and less experienced referee followed up. is appointed as deputy, in order to learn As the referee is in overall charge, and gain experience from working with the In the preparatory phase, areas such as the referee is also responsible for senior colleague. umpire schedule and practise schedule the delegation. may well be delegated to the deputy. The In other cases, referees of similar first major Team Managers Meeting and There are many possible options and background are appointed and it could be Umpire Briefing may well be prepared in scenarios for the delegation process and the one or the other who is put in charge as cooperation. The presentations may also be results, and this article describes some of referee. This decision will often be taken shared, however, if this is done, it should be the most common elements of the process based on ‘equal opportunities’, so that these very carefully considered and prepared so and scenarios. referees will work sometimes as deputy, that the audience will get the best possible sometimes being in charge. outcome of the presentations. Process and Background In yet another frequent scenario a less During the tournament, the regular umpire When BWF appoint referees to tournaments, experienced referee is put in charge - briefings is an obvious opportunity for the selection process will include possibly in a continent different from their delegation. Court preparation, shuttle considerations, the experience of the referee own - with an experienced colleague as testing and liaison to the umpires and line and the team of referee and deputy(s) must deputy, with the intention that the referee judges are also opportunities for delegation. be sufficient for the particular tournament. shall learn and expand his/her experience So far, there is a formal requirement that for and prove him/herself, with the deputy as the Olympic Games all referees and deputies back-up to ensure that nothing goes wrong. Continued on next page

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In a large stadium there is reason to place an outpost, if it may be difficult to keep an overview and easy access to all courts from the main referees’ position.

In a tournament over many days and possibly with more deputies, a time schedule should be prepared so that all members of the team get some rest. The report is the referee’s responsibility, but the deputy can well be asked to contribute, in particular if and when the preparation of the report is started towards the end of the tournament.

Scenarios

Most frequently, the referee is the most experienced member of the team, and the deputy is less experienced, being appointed to do the job, certainly, but also partly as a learning opportunity. It is important that both parties realise that and act accordingly. The referee shall look for specific tasks to be delegated to the deputy, possibly in a dialogue about the possibilities. Before and, in particular, during the tournament, there will be time to discuss the background and reasons for specific decisions.

If an assessor is present, the assessor can be useful in catalysing this process and contribute with experience from another background. If it is a first appearance for the deputy in another continent, the referee may share experience on cultural issues that may have influence on the players and the tournament. The deputy will of course have authority to go on court to deal with issues arising, and the referee - or an assessor - can subsequently discuss the well aware of who is doing what, so a close - without jeopardizing the safe conduct of intervention with the deputy. During the and open - dialogue is recommended. the tournament. tournament there are plenty of opportunities for delegation, as mentioned above. If the When the referee is clearly less The local deputy referee serves as a referee thinks it is right, more and more experienced than the deputy, there is liaison between the Organizing Committee tasks may be delegated as the tournament a greater need for a close dialogue on and the team of referees, and this progresses. Perhaps the deputy may be delegation and sharing. There must be full appointment is often used as a trainee trusted with looking after one or two finals. clarity about what each one can expect opportunity for a National or Continental from the other. The referee should not shy level qualified referee. Normally, no Quite often the referee and the deputy away from taking charge - that is the role - refereeing duties will be delegated to the have similar levels of experience. In and the deputy must be well aware about local deputy, as this may put the local this case there are almost unlimited when to intervene and how. person in a difficult position in relation to opportunities for delegating and sharing. his/her own organization. However, in case The referee must be in charge of the Team This form for delegation and sharing may the local deputy is a BWF Referee in his/ Managers Meeting and first Umpire Briefing initially feel awkward, but it has proved her own right, the referee of the tournament - though presentations may well be shared - a very efficient way for the younger may delegate parts of the duties to the and he is responsible for the timely delivery referees to prove themselves and gain local colleague. The local deputy should and quality of the referee’s Report. It is confidence in their ability to run the anyway only go on court in case of important for the tournament that both are larger or more challenging tournaments, absolute emergency.

www.bwfbadminton.com PAGE 6 THE REFEREE AND THE ON-COURT DOCTOR By Torsten Berg Clauses 3.5 and 3.6 of the ITTO describe tournaments, BWF appoints well-qualified – BWF Referee Assessor in some detail the referee’s and on-court and experienced doctors recommended by doctor’s obligations and how to deal with the BWF Tournament Doctor Commission, When the umpire raises the right hand injuries and illness on court. All referees according to contractual obligations, but for above the head and a player has gone should read these sections - and preferably other tournaments, including Grade 2, it is down on the court, the referee shall hasten all of the ITTO - as a preparation for every the host organiser’s responsibility to appoint to the court, walking into one of the most tournament they shall run. When I was a medical personnel. The BWF’s own doctors potentially challenging situations we face BWF Referee, I made it a habit to read the also report and provide statistics on injuries in badminton. The doctor will follow closely ITTO and other most important regulations to the Tournament Doctor Commission. behind, our partner helping us to resolve the during the hours on the plane while situation as effectively as possible. travelling to the tournament. It is important to note that there are detailed local laws and regulations controlling the This article will focus on how the referee and The On-court Doctor rights and obligations of medical personnel the doctor can best work together under the in most countries, and these must be pressure of time, potentially pain, television The on-court doctor may be extremely respected. Generally, the on-court doctor - if cameras, and other media. We will also experienced in handling sports injuries or not a local - is not authorized to practise touch on what the referee can and shall do may be at a badminton tournament for the medicine in the country and shall refer to when coming onto court. first time in his/her life. The doctor may be a a local doctor or hospital for treatment of well-educated medical specialist or may be a injuries and illness beyond the emergency Badminton is defined as a continuous physiotherapist, paramedic or have another, treatment in the stadium. game, so a basic requirement is that any more or less relevant background. There interruption of play shall be as short as are no formal requirements to the on-court The Referee’s Relationship to the possible. The players’ health and safety, doctor’s qualifications in the regulations, and On-court Doctor however, is also a prime concern for the a paramedic with good knowledge of sports referee, and fairness in that the potentially injuries and badminton may well be very Preparation for a strong working relationship injured player’s opponent shall not (or as good assistance. Quite often the job is with the on-court doctor is essential, just little as possible) be disadvantaged by the shared among two or more as much as other aspects of the referee’s incident. Fortunately, most injuries are volunteer experts. responsibilities. It is important for the referee minor and quickly resolved by a plaster or a For Grade 1 as early as possible and before travelling to spray, but in many cases, there can also the tournament, to be aware of what be more serious injuries to manage. to expect in this area.

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Make direct contact with course go easier on clarification minor injuries such as cuts doctor shall keep the referee the doctor or doctors soon of your expectations. or strains effectively within informed about his/her after arrival and arrange a When first you speak to the seconds after coming on court. findings and give the player meeting with the purpose of doctor you should make perfectly Gloves, scissors, sprays, tape advice based on the diagnosis. balancing expectations. clear that you will expect: and plaster will be a minimum. In this connection, you should The doctor’s bag should also make the doctor aware that it As referee, you shall gauge ▸▸ Presence. The doctor shall contain medications to treat may happen late in a game or the doctor’s level of practical be sitting close to your own ordinary stomach problems, a match that players pretend experience and familiarity with seat throughout the playing colds and pains, so that to be injured - or be more the standard duties. Don’t be hours or, when treating a players - and officials - may seriously injured than they are afraid to ask - an inexperienced player outside the field of play be helped off-court during the - to earn a break to recover. doctor will only be glad to learn or having a meal etc., keep tournament. what you expect from him/her. direct contact to you by phone ▸▸ Arrival at courtside well or walkie-talkie. With a bit of ▸▸ A quick preliminary diagnosis before the start of play. If a change of doctor happens luck, the doctor will have long, when coming on court. You Players will often come during the tournament, do not idle hours; nevertheless he/ shall make it clear that the looking for medical advice in hesitate to brief the newcomer, she must be alert and ready game shall be continuous, the morning before the start as you may need him/her on to follow you on court at a and that it is the player’s of play. Medical advice and court sooner rather than later. If second’s notice. decision to continue or retire. prevention at this stage may you are certain that the doctor is No treatment is allowed that well save time and intervention experienced and familiar with the ▸▸ Equipment. The doctor may cause undue delay (but on court later in the day. duty - perhaps you have worked shall bring to courtside the treatment can take place together before - you can of necessary equipment to treat during the intervals). The Continued on next page

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▸▸ Awareness. Awareness about the emergency arrangements If the injury appears to be more severe - perhaps a twisted ankle - the is important, in case a player or official needs urgent medical doctor shall advise the referee and give his/her recommendation to assistance for a severe injury or serious illness. the player about continuing to play, but this decision remains with the player. It is important that the decision and any quick first-aid is ▸▸ Doctors will expect from the referee information and support fast, so that play is held up as little as possible and the opponent not concerning all relevant aspects of the tournament that may disadvantaged more than absolutely necessary. influence their work. A simple thing such as expected timing for end of play or for breaks in the schedule is useful information that may When play continues after an on-court injury incident, it is advisable that not be immediately evident to the medical staff. If the doctor is not both the referee and the doctor remains close to the court for a while, so local, he/she should be familiarized with the facilities available in the that both can go back with no delay, should they be called again. stadium and the most useful contacts from the host organiser. The doctor or doctors should also be invited to join the referee’s team for Conclusion social events and even for regular meals. It is worth mentioning that in the rare cases of very serious injuries or Walking on Court with the Doctor illnesses (e.g. achilles tendon ruptures, severe knee and back injuries or fainting), where it is immediately decided that play cannot resume, When the umpire raises the right hand above the head the referee the processes described above shall be expedited and the doctor shall shall - if not already well aware of what is the problem - quickly assess as fast as possible supply emergency measures and continue to do so why he/she is called, and if the problem may be injury-related he/she until the player is taken to hospital. shall alert the doctor and quickly walk to the court with him/her. The first point of call for the referee is the umpire. If the umpire confirms The doctor - not considering your deputy referee(s) - may be your most that an injury may be the issue, the doctor shall be asked to attend useful partner in ensuring a successful tournament for the players to the player, assess the situation and give his/her conclusions to and officials. However, you must invest time to brief the doctor solidly the referee. on what he/she is expected to do - and not to do - in the preparatory phase of the tournament, and if and when a new doctor comes along. In most cases, the issue is straightforward: a small, bleeding scratch or cut that may be quickly remedied or a strain that may be helped by You may well discover that the doctors investing their time in support a spray. The referee will consent to this fast treatment as it will enable of badminton very often are not only true experts from whom you can play to proceed without significant delay. learn, but also excellent company during the long hours courtside!

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By Malcolm Banham fair to the players, the sport or yourself. The As a service judge, you should know what Chair – BWF Umpire Assessment Panel number of mistakes broadcast on YouTube are is happening on court at all times; you are increasing. Why do you want to be one of the not there just to give out shuttles and watch I would like to use this article as an umpires that the commentators talk about, the serves. opportunity to emphasise the need to know saying “that is wrong, what is the umpire the Laws of badminton and fully understand doing?”. I have heard TV commentators say In football, we often see the referee go to them. I have discussed this many times with this on more than one occasion. the linesman to clarify something that has umpires; they cannot read them enough. happened. Why, in an awkward situation, There is no excuse for not knowing a Law that Teamwork does the umpire not look to the service judge has been in place and publicised frequently for help? Is this down to the individuals’ for some time. I keep repeating that the umpire and service composure in dealing with situations judge are a team, so why is the service judge under pressure? Do YOU read the current Laws before going not helping? I have seen many instances to an tournament? From the simple mistakes where an obvious mistake has occurred and I look forward to seeing you all soon so we can that are happening, it seems not. It is not yet the service judge does not try to help. discuss various umpiring situations.

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INTEGRITY INVESTIGATIONS – YOUR ROLE

By Andy Hines-Randle Please note that, if the Integrity Unit – BWF Integrity Unit Manager contacts you in this manner, you are obliged under the statutes to cooperate and As the Integrity Unit continues to combat the support as much as you can, and to keep threats of sport corruption, all stakeholders those interactions confidential. are required to play an active part, and this includes you as technical officials. Your answers will be taken and could be put into a draft witness statement for a In general, this is what your role is in relation to case. When this draft witness statement the integrity of badminton: has been prepared by the Integrity Unit, it will be sent to you for consideration. You ▸▸ Know the regulations and follow the codes of must make sure that this is accurate, as conduct; this statement is yours. You will need to sign the statement and confirm the factual ▸▸ Support information sharing and awareness accuracy of the details contained within of the regulations; the statement. The Integrity Unit will work Obviously, should you see anything that with you and support you throughout the ▸▸ Officiate with integrity; looks suspicious or have something reported process and can answer any questions you to you by a player, coach or entourage may have. ▸▸ Always be impartial and fair; member, report it to the Integrity Unit at your earliest convenience. With some Lastly, the witness statement may be ▸▸ Be a good role model and demonstrate good suspicious activity, time is of the essence, included as part of an evidence pack in a sports values; so reporting as a matter of urgency will be disciplinary hearing. Should this happen, required to ensure the Integrity Unit can take you may be requested to attend the hearing ▸▸ Assist in gathering basic facts if someone the necessary action in a swift and timely and give evidence as per your witness reports to you suspicion of match manner. This can be done directly to the statement. Again, the Integrity Unit will manipulation (what, when, how, why it is Integrity Unit Manager, Andy Hines-Randle provide the necessary support during suspicious) and pass this onto the Integrity [email protected]. this process. Unit. Alternatively, you could use the Important Role ▸▸ Keep any information you have reported to ‘Whistleblower’ reporting system and use the the Integrity Unit confidential. email address [email protected]. As an important stakeholder and a Both methods will reach the Integrity Unit ‘Covered Person’ under the regulations, As a technical official, you are covered under Manager, but the important thing is to report. you have the potential to be a vital source the BWF Code of Conduct in Relation to of information for the Integrity Unit. As Betting, Wagering and Irregular Match Results. Reporting Suspicious Behaviour previously highlighted, you are not required Within this Code of Conduct you are defined to step beyond your usual technical as ‘Tournament Support Personnel’, which in official duties, but please remain vigilant itself is included as part of the definition for a Assisting with Investigations at all times and report any potential ‘Covered Person’. suspicious activity to the Integrity Unit at If the Integrity Unit contacts you directly with a a time convenient for you and relevant to BWF Statutes – Code of Conduct request, assist as required. An example could the seriousness of the information that be asking your opinion on a specific match or you have. part of a match. When contact is made, the Reporting Suspicious Behaviour Integrity Unit will provide you with a set of pre- Your continued support in the fight against determined questions; these questions will be match manipulation in badminton is Regarding investigations conducted by the based on intelligence already received by the greatly appreciated. Integrity Unit, there is no requirement for you to Integrity Unit. At this point, you just need to go beyond what you are currently required to do. answer the questions truthfully. i am clean, i am honest, i am badminton

www.bwfbadminton.com PAGE 11 2019 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND APPRAISALS

Date Meetings, Workshops and Appraisals Location Country Tournament

Referee Appraisals and Assessment for BWF BWF World Junior Mixed Team 30 Sep - 05 Oct Kazan RUS Certification Championships 2019 BWF World Junior Championships 2019 30 Sep - 13 Oct Umpire Appraisals and Workshop Kazan RUS (Mixed Team & Individual) Umpire Appraisals, Workshop and Assessment for BWF 15 Oct - 20 Oct Odense DEN DANISA Open 2019 Accreditation

22 Oct - 27 Oct Referee Appraisals, Umpire Appraisals and Workshop Paris FRA YONEX 2019

29 Oct - 03 Nov Referee Appraisals MAC Macau Open 2019

29 Oct - 03 Nov Referee Appraisals Saarbrucken GER SaarLorlux Open 2019

26 Nov - 01 Dec Referee Appraisals Lucknow IND Syed Modi International 2019

11 Dec - 15 Dec Umpire Appraisals and Workshop Guangzhou CHN HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2019

12 Dec - 15 Dec Referee Assessment for BWF Accreditation Milan ITA Italian International 2019

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Date Meetings, Workshops and Appraisals Location Country Tournament

07 Jan - 12 Jan Referee Appraisals Kuala Lumpur MAS Masters 2020

18 Feb BWF Referee Assessment Panel Meeting 2020 Kuala Lumpur MAS N/A

19 Feb - 21 Feb BWF Referee Workshop 2020 Kuala Lumpur MAS N/A

25 Feb - 01 Mar Referee Appraisals Barcelona ESP Barcelona Masters 2020

Mulheim an der 03 Mar - 08 Mar Referee Appraisals GER YONEX 2020 Ruhr

11 Mar - 15 Mar Referee Appraisals Birmingham ENG YONEX All Open 2020

17 Mar - 22 Mar Referee Appraisals Basel SUI YONEX 2020

in conjunction with TOTAL BWF Thomas & TBC BWF Technical Officials Commission Meeting 2020 Aarhus DEN Finals 2020 in conjunction with TOTAL BWF Thomas & TBC BWF Umpire Assessment Panel Meeting 2020 Aarhus NED Uber Cup Finals 2021 TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 17 May - 24 May Referee Appraisals Aarhus DEN 2020

02 Jun - 7 Jun Referee Appraisals Sydney AUS Australian Open 2020

16 Jun - 21 Jun Referee Appraisals INA Open 2020

18 Aug - 23 Aug Referee Appraisals Akita JPN YONEX Akita Masters 2020

08 Sep - 13 Sep Referee Appraisals TBC VIE 2020

15 Sep - 20 Sep Referee Appraisals Changzhou CHN Open 2020

BWF World Junior Mixed Team 28 Sep - 03 Oct Referee Appraisals Auckland NZL Championships 2020

29 Sep - 04 Oct Referee Appraisals TBC INA 2020

06 Oct - 11 Oct Referee Appraisals Almere NED YONEX 2020

13 Oct - 18 Oct Referee Appraisals Odense DEN DANISA 2020

27 Oct - 01 Nov Referee Appraisals Macau MAC Macau Open 2020

27 Oct - 01 Nov Referee Appraisals Saarbrucken GER SaarLorLux Open 2020

17 Nov - 22 Nov Referee Appraisals Lucknow IND Syed Modi International 2020

Gwangju 24 Nov - 29 Nov Referee Appraisals KOR 2020 Metropolitan City

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