BADMINTON
EQUIPMENT The NVGAG will provide racquets and natural feathered shuttlecocks (based upon availability). Athletes may elect to use their own racquets; however, they must conform to the USA Badminton standards. COMPETITION The competition will consist of singles and doubles. The age division of doubles will be determined by the younger age of the two partners as of December 31, 2025. Double partners can be identified during registration. The competition will be set up in a single elimination tournament format for doubles and double elimination format for singles. All matches will be played as a best two out of three games to 21. In the light of high interest and number of entries in Badminton and the limited court time, matches may be shortened at the discretion of the Lead Official. For example, early round matches may be one game of 21 points and other matches will be played to games of 11 points. During registration, athlete will be asked to provide current skill level.
EVENT RULES
1. A match consists of the best two out of three games to 21 points. 2. Every time there is a serve; there is a point scored. 3. The side winning the “rally” adds a point to its score. 4. At 20-all, the side which gains a 2-point lead first, wins that game. 5. At 29-all, the side scoring the 30 th point, wins that game. 6. The side winning a game serves first in the next game. 7. When the leading score reaches 11, a 1-minute break is allowed. 8. Between games, a 2-minute break is allowed. 9. In the 3rd game, change ends when the leading score is 11. At the beginning of each game and when the server’s score is even, the server serves from the right service court. When the server’s score is odd, the server serves from the left service court. 2. If the server wins a rally, the server scores a point and serves again from the alternate service court.
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