2014 NSSAF Badminton Provincials

Congratulations to all qualifying schools and student-athletes representing their Regions in the upcoming 2014 NSSAF Badminton Provincial Championships on Friday, April 11^th and Saturday, April 12^th!

 
All Regional results must be submitted by Regional Tournament Directors to JJeffrey@hrsb.ns.ca with a copy to Dianne Weston (dweston@sportnovascotia.ca)  by 12:00 noon, Monday, April 7^th. Please include the names of the individuals on each team as well as the events playing in. Please advise the NSSAF office immediately if any individual or team from your Region is not able to attend the championship.

Schedule of Events:

Coaches’ Meeting – 11:30 am   Room 205

Opening Ceremonies –  Friday, April 11^th at 12:00 noon.

**Teams are reminded to bring their school banner/sign.

Team Competition – Friday, April 11^th

Warm Ups …………………..11:00 am
Players’ Meeting…………….12:30 pm
Start Time……………………1:00 pm

Scoring for team competition is determined by head-to-head competition of all teams in their pools. For each individual match won you receive a single point for your team with a maximum of 15 points for the round robin. (For example Team A defeats Team B, C and D in all five events 5 to 0 giving them the maximum of 15 points.) At the conclusion of the round robin the top two teams would then cross-over to play the top two teams in the other pool. At this point it is then a match where you must win 3 of 5 events to advance to the final.

Tie Breaking – If two teams are tied, consider the match between the tied teams. If three teams are tied, calculate points for and against among the tied teams. If still tied, calculate points for and against in total round-robin.

– 1^st Place, Section A plays 2^nd Place, Section B
– 1^st Place, Section B plays 2^nd Place, Section A
– The winners meet to determine the champion and runner-up.
– The losers meet to determine 3^rd place finisher.

In the case of fewer than seven teams advancing in any event, a single round robin shall be used.

Individual Competition – Saturday, April 12^th 

Warm Ups………………….8:00 to 9:00 am
Coaches’ Meeting…………8:30 am
Players’ Meeting……….….8:45 am
Start Time………………….9:00 am
Medal Presentations for all Individual Events following competition.

Single round robin in two sections with cross-over play-off.

In the round robin, all games of the match are to 21 points.
A match consists of the best of 3 games to 21 points.
At 20 all, the side which gains a 2 point lead first, wins that game.
At 29 all, the side scoring the 30^th point, wins that game.
The side winning a game serves first in the next game.
When the leading score reaches 11 points, players have up to a one minute interval/break.
Up to 2 minutes interval between each game is allowed. Players change ends at the end of each game. In the third game, players also change ends when the leading score reaches 11 points.

At the completion of the round robin, the top two in each section advance:

-1^st Place, Section A plays 2^nd Place, Section B
-1^st Place, Section B plays 2^nd Place, Section A
-The winners meet to determine the champion and runner-up.
-The losers meet to determine 3^rd place finisher.

In the case of fewer than seven players advancing in any event, a single round robin shall be used. During competition, a player unable to continue play shall forfeit all matches (0-21).

Method of Tie Breaking in an Event

If two players are tied, the game (or match) between them shall determine the higher place finisher.

If three players are tied, compare the point spread among the three individual players. Scores must be reported by both participants (winner and loser).

General Information

• Play will be continuous, 10-minute default rule.
• Tournament shuttle: Mavis 300 (white).
• The NSSAF office will invoice the individual schools for the championship fees.
• Please ensure your athletes are the correct age/classification.
• Eye Protection is the responsibility of each coach/school and required for all doubles play including the warm up.
• Eye Protection is also required for all warm-up time prior to the beginning of the competition each day during the mass warm-up. (Singles players as well).
• The request for an umpire will be honored.
• No outside team or club uniforms are permitted during competition.
• Time-Outs During Play: During a time-out of one minute at 11 points, players are not permitted to leave the court or speak to their coach. This is for rest and water only.
• Time-Outs in Between Games: During a time-out of two minutes in between games, players change ends and then they must stay on the court and coaching can occur at this time.
• If a bathroom break is required, players must seek Tournament Director approval to leave the court. This will only occur in between games and the racquet being used must be left on the court.
• In the event of an injury on court, the injured player has a maximum of 5 minutes to determine if play will continue.
• Canteen facilities will be available on site.
• Parking is limited during the school day on Friday. Please park in the row of spaces furthest away from the school. After school dismissal at 3:45, more spaces will become available.

Provincial Gear

• NSSAF Championship T-Shirts can be ordered online. The link is below:
  http://yourschoolgear.ca/nssaf_prov_championships_en/?SID=n04skar840jag1f7vl5d7fje57