National
Grading's
BADMINTON England U17, 15 & 13
Singles Grading 2007/8
The purpose of the grading system is to provide a manageable
competitive circuit. Grades are not performance indicators, this is
the purpose of the ranking lists. They are however designed to
provide guidance to players, parents and coaches when deciding an
appropriate Individual Tournament Programme.
There are three grades for the 2007/8 season; Grades 1, 2, and 3
with all other players classed as ungraded.
The grading lists have been compiled by the Schools and Youth Board
using the following criteria:
Players who were a year young last year (e.g. Under 14 in the
Under 15 Age Group last year) retained the grade they achieved at the
end of the 2006/7 season.
The grade players had achieved in 2006/7 was reduced by 1 if the
player changed age groups (e.g. Under 15 grade 2 becomes an Under 17
grade 3). However if the player had, in the 2006/7 season, obtained a
higher grade in the age group above they retain this grade.
Grades were modified using the results of the even age group
tournaments.
Ranking lists were then referred to in an effort to ensure that
no players had been overlooked.
Our close liaison with the WBU continues and this year we have
incorporated an Under 13 Gold Event in Cwmbran into our programme. It
is also hoped that by the end of the season we will have reached
agreements with the other Home Nations to establish a UK Competition
Network for next season. During the year some Welsh players will
appear on the lists having been recommended by the WBU, however
gradually greater numbers will be earning their grades by competing in
England and Wales.
This season, Under 17 Gold Tournaments will be used as qualifying
events for the UK School Games in 2008. One of our targets is to
introduce a UK Junior Ranking List.
What to do if you think you are the wrong grade?
You must appeal in writing (phone-calls will not be considered) to:
Competition and Events Co-ordinator (Juniors), BADMINTON England,
National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK8 9LA
(e-mail:
nikkitarrant@badmintonengland.co.uk)
Appeals will only be upheld in exceptional circumstances or where a
clear error has been made. Any letter/e-mail should state the
reason for the appeal and contain substantial evidence in the
form of results to support the appeal. The final decision will be with
the S&Y Board Grading Committee. Players may appeal either to be
upgraded or downgraded.
For the 2007/8 season, players will now only be upgraded on the
following dates:
October 31st 2007, December 19th 2007, February 28th 2008 and July
31st 2008.
Updated grading lists will be published on the website on each
these dates.
N.B There is no grading for Under 11's.
Please find the start of season grading lists and regulations for
automatic upgrade 2007-08 available for download to the right of this
page.
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