Scottish Schools Badminton Union

SCOTTISH SCHOOLS’ BADMINTON UNION INFORMATION BOOKLET 2011-2012 Introduction The Scottish Schools’ Badminton Union was set up in 1968 by the Scottish Badminton Union. In 2003 it became an integral part of BADMINTONscotland. Membership is open to all Primary and Secondary schools in Scotland. Currently (June 2011) there are 160 Secondary schools and 122 Primary schools affiliated to the SSBU. The objects of the SSBU are to:- Promote, encourage and further the growth of the game of badminton in Scottish schools. Promote and organise annually the Scottish Schools’ Championships and other events deemed desirable. Maintain close liaison with the Scottish Schoolsport Federation and all Scottish Education Authorities. Do all other things considered necessary or desirable for the promotion of badminton in Scottish Schools and in the interests of the members of the Union. The SSBU is divided into eighteen “Areas” - Argyll & Bute, Ayrshire, Borders, Central, Dumfries & Galloway, Dunbarton, Dundee & Angus, Edinburgh, Fife, Glasgow, Highland, Lanark, Mid & East Lothian, Moray, North East, Perth & Kinross, Renfrew and West Lothian—with the affiliated schools in each Area annually appointing their own Area Organiser to organise Area events. Qualifiers from Area events then go on to take part in National events. National Officials are elected at the Annual General Meeting to which each Area sends their elected voting representative(s) although any affiliated school may send a non-voting representative. The current programme of competitions includes:- For individuals—”Age Group” tournaments plus Primary and Secondary Schools National Championships. For School teams—Quaichs For Area teams—Inter-Area tournaments. Other activities organised each season are coaching squads and a residential coaching course at the Inverclyde National Sports Centre. Information is sent to all affiliated schools at the start of the season in August with the “National” programme plus entry forms and the results for the previous season. Further information on all SSBU “National” activities can be obtained from either the Convenor or the Administrator and on all “Area” activities from your Area Organiser. Entry forms, results and check-in times for competitions can be found on the BADMINTONscotland web-site at www.BADMINTONscotland.org.uk. Age Group Tournaments These tournaments are all NON KNOCK-OUT and aimed at a wide range of abilities. No “Area Qualification” is required but as they are “National” competitions it would be best if, before entering one of them, competitors have previously played in some local “restricted” tournaments. Competitors may play in more then one age group if they wish and, in doubles events, chose a partner from ANY SCHOOL or AREA or put in a “partner wanted” entry. Under 12 AGE GROUP COMPETITION This competition has both singles and doubles events. The competition starts with pools and the finishing positions in the pools are used for a series of knock-out competitions. 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997 and 1994 SINGLES COMPETITIONS: These non knock-out competitions each form part of a “series” of up to eight tournaments, provided there are sufficient entries. Competitors are placed in “divisions” of eight with the starting order for each tournament being based on the finishing order of the previous “Age Group Singles” tournament in the series. Competitors who did not play in the previous tournament will be allocated an appropriate position based on any other “Age Group Singles” results and the most recent “seeding” list. The initial matches in EACH DIVISION will be 1 v 8, 2 v 7, 3 v 6 and 4 v 5 with the four winners then forming a “winners pool” to play for places 1 to 4 and the four losers forming a “losers pool” to play for places 5 to 8. Every competitor, as far as possible, should have 4 matches. Under 13/14 and Under 15/16 LEVEL DOUBLES: These are also non knock-out but players are not put into divisions. They will start in pool matches ending in elimination rounds for all players with the first two in each pool going to the A knockout and the rest going to a B knockout. All players should have at least four matches, if not more, depending on the number of entries. Under 13/14 and Under 15/16 MIXED DOUBLES: These are played in the same way as the level doubles events above. National Championships Entry to either the Primary or Secondary National Championships is by qualifying through the local “Area Qualifying Tournament”, with each Area being allocated places based on the number of affiliated schools in the Area. Pupils may apply for direct entry only if their Area does not organise an “Area Qualifying Tournament”. The Primary Championships are for any pupil attending a Primary school. The Secondary Championships are for pupils born in 1998 or later, in 1996 or later and in 1993 or later. In both Primary and Secondary Championships, pairings for all doubles events must be from the same school.

Inter-Area Tournaments These are “team” competitions for Area teams of 4/5 boys and 4/5 girls. They are held for Primary; for Junior (Under 14), Intermediate (Under 16) and Senior (Under 19). Competitors may play in only one Inter Area competition per season, and only for their school area. A maximum of 2 players of each sex may play in the Senior Inter Area as well as their own age group.

Quaich Competitions These are competitions for school teams of 4/5 boys and 4/5 girls. Areas run competitions to find their local champions who then go forward to the national finals to find the “top school” in Scotland. There are competitions for Primary; for Junior (Under 14) and Open (Under 19) with players again allowed to play in only one Quaich competition per season.

Residential Coaching Course During the school summer holidays, in July or August, the SSBU organises a residential coaching course at the Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre, Largs. Application forms for the 2010 course are available from January with the closing date for applications not until after the appropriate SSBU National Championships. Application forms are available from the Coaching Organiser. Coaching Squads For this season the SSBU will once again be running coaching squads. Entry to the squads is by application and application forms can be obtained from the coaching organiser, Mrs. I. Blair. There is no minimum or maximum age limit for players. Applications must be with Mrs. Blair by 11th September. Apply to:- Mrs. I. Blair, 22 Kings Park, Longniddry, EH32 0QL (Tel:-01875 852079) Squad dates for 2011-2012 are:-2nd October, 20th November, 18th December, 8th January, 19th February & 18th March.

Membership Affiliation runs from 1st October, or from the date of joining, until the following 30th September. Pupils from affiliated schools are able to participate in competitions, squads and course taking place in their own local Area and also individual and team events run by the SSBU at National level. Please note, however, that entry to some National competitions requires qualification through the local Area first. For season 2011-2012 the national membership fee is £20 for Secondary schools and £10 for Primary schools. Please note that an additional “Area” affiliation fee may also be required. To affiliate, please complete the application form at the end of this booklet, or the separate local affiliation form and return it to your Area Organiser or the Affiliations Secretary. Local fees are payable for Ayrshire, Dundee & Angus, Glasgow and Lanark.

Calendar of National Events See next page. N.B. Events in bold are team events and entry forms will be given to Area Organisers only. Players for these events will be selected by their area.

Please note that in all SSBU events there are no 1 minute or 2 minute breaks and no coaching is permitted during matches from the courtside. Calendar of National Events 2011-2012 Closing Date Event Venue Date October 15th Under 18 (1994) Age Group Singles Ravenscraig 28/9/11

October 15th Under 15 (1997) Age Group Singles Ravenscraig 28/9/11

October 29th Age Group Level Doubles (U14 & U16) Ravenscraig 12/10/11

November 5th Senior Inter Area Perth 19/10/11

November 6th Under 12 (2000) Age Group Tournament Ravenscraig 19/10/11

November 19th Under 13 (1999) Age Group Singles Wishaw 2/11/11

November 19th Intermediate Inter Area Cockburn Centre 2/11/11

December 3rd Junior Inter-Area Ravenscraig 16/11/11

December 11th Under 14 (1998) Age Group Singles Ravenscraig 23/11/11

January 14th Under 15 (1997) Age Group Singles Ravenscraig 28/12/11 Area Qualifying for Secondary January 28th – 29th Local Venues Championships February 4th Age Group Mixed Doubles (U14 & U16) Ravenscraig 18/1/12

February 11th Under 12 (2000) Age Group Singles Ravenscraig 25/1/12

February 25th Gibb Memorial Primary Quaich Ravenscraig 8/2/12

February 25th Under 14 (1998) Age Group Singles Wishaw 8/2/12

February 28th Gibb Memorial Secondary Quaichs Ravenscraig 8/2/12

March 10th/11th Secondary Championships Ravenscraig 11/2/12

March 17th Primary Inter-Area Ravenscraig 29/2/12

March 18th Under 13 (1999) Age Group Singles Wishaw 29/2/12

April 28th Primary Championships Bells, Perth 6/4/12

Events in bold are team events where you must be selected by your school or area. NATIONAL OFFICIALS 2011-2012

AREA ORGANISERS 2011-2012 School Membership Form

We wish to affiliate to Scottish Schools’ Badminton Union for season 2011- 2012 and enclose the affiliation fee of £20 (Sec.)/£10 (Prim.) N.B. Please check if you have a local area affiliation fee to be paid. A local area form may be included with this booklet. If so please use the local form instead of this one. Local fees are payable for Ayrshire, Dundee & Angus, Glasgow and Lanark.

AREA: (See opposite for choice)______

SCHOOL ______

ADDRESS: ______

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PHONE NUMBER:______

FAX NUMBER: ______

E-mail ______

CONTACT NAME: ______

Please return this part of the form together with the appropriate fee— cheques must be made payable to BADMINTONscotland to:-

Mr. G. H. Ainsley, “The Sheiling”, Brownsburn Road, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, ML6 9QG.