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Latest Guidance from Badminton England - playing under the new tiering system
Current BE Guidance - Tier 2/3The Government has mandated the following restrictions for the playing of indoor sport in Tiers 2 and 3:
- Organised sport amongst adults (18 and over) is not permitted – the rule of six no longer applies in these areas. Therefore the following types of activity cannot take place:
- Club night/matches
- No Strings Badminton
- Any form of competition, including league matches
- Group coaching (more than one person)
- Adults – household only playing on a court
- Juniors/disability activity – in line with our current guidance
- 1-1 coaching
The League Committee meet on Sunday 4th October and decided to cancel all competitions this season. The decision was taken because of the uncertainty of court availability, lockdown restrictions over the months ahead and BE guidance. Should circumstances permit, it was agreed that the League Tournaments in March 2021 will go ahead.
As the primary aim of the League dinner dance is to present trophies, the Committee also decided to cancel the dance in June 2021. If the League Tournaments go ahead, trophies will be presented on the day of the tournaments.
Badminton England
Following the latest Government announcement, Badminton England are seeking clarification on what this means for our sport & will update you as soon as possible
Badminton England
The Government have agreed to move to phase 3 of Badminton Englands "return to play" roadmap. The main change is that competitive badminton is now allowed and coaching can move to a ration of 1 coach to 15 players.
The guidance allows for a return to match play between 2 teams of 6 players, but there are fairly strict conditions to adhere to, see following link: https://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/return-to-play/ The Committee will be reviewing the guidance and venue availability to establish if, when and how we can re-introduce competitive League Badminton.
Badminton England
The Government have agreed to a phased return to playing badminton, with the opening of sports halls from 25th July. The restrictions are very prescriptive see links below. These are BE guidelines and sports halls will inevitably have their own property specific requirements
The Badminton Return to Play Roadmap - Players
The Badminton Return to Play Roadmap - Clubs
Badminton England
The Government did not include Badminton in the relaxation announced recently as expected. BE have therefore issued the following update:
"Last week, we published our latest Return to Play roadmap detailing how clubs, players and coaches alike could prepare to get back safely on court indoors. We had worked extremely closely with Government on our guidelines and had made significant adjustments to how badminton would be played, including limiting play to singles only unless all players were from the same household, and adhering to a maximum of 5 players in a socially distanced coached session.
We were therefore incredibly disappointed to learn from the Prime Minister’s announcement on Tuesday 23rd June that indoor leisure facilities will not be reopening on 4th July as previously set out in the Government’s roadmap.
We are now doing all we can to work with government officials and their advisors, leisure facility operators, and other sporting bodies to understand exactly why this decision was made and to get firm timescales on when we can return and how new restrictions will affect badminton. As soon as we have this information, we will update our guidance and share with you as we work to get back on court as soon and as safely as possible."
Badminton England Update - Club "The Badminton Return to Play Roadmap - Clubs" 20 June 2020
Badminton England Update - Players "The Badminton Return to Play Roadmap - Players" 20 June 2020
Badminton England Update "The Badminton Return to Play Roadmap Update" 2 June 2020
Badminton England have issued "The Badminton Return to Play Roadmap" Click on the link to view.
League Competition
This years completion has been terminated. Rather than disregard the results to date, promotion and relegation will be based upon the results to date and previous results for outstanding fixtures. The Tables, which will be used to assess promotion/relegation are:
This years completion has been terminated. Rather than disregard the results to date, promotion and relegation will be based upon the results to date and previous results for outstanding fixtures. The Tables, which will be used to assess promotion/relegation are:
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Final Positions 2019/20
Division 1 Kippax Templars A Pontefract A Phoenix A Kippax Templars B Kippax Templars C Minsthorpe A |
Division 2 Pontefract B Phoenix B Rothwell Heath A Wrenthorpe A Castleford Wanderers A Batley Sports A Rothwell Heath B |
Division 3 Pontefract C Garforth A Collingham A Honeywell A Castleford Wanderers B Wrenthorpe B Minsthorpe B Garforth B |
League Dinner Dance
The League Dinner Dance has been cancelled this year as its' main function is to present trophies/cups. Finishing all three tournaments In time, if at all this year, is doubtful so cancellation was the only option.
Coronavirus Update
In view of today's Government advice, regarding limiting social contact, the League Committee has taken the unprecedented step of suspending all League fixtures and the League Tournament, scheduled for this weekend.
While we have decided to suspend all league fixtures, we feel that it is inevitable that no further League fixtures will be played this season. We do not expect the Tournament to be played either.
This being the case, we will consider its’ implications and consult in due course. Obviously Tournament fees already paid will be refunded. Should Government advice change we will, of course, review the position.
We have not taken this decision lightly but feel it is our social responsibility to keep our members and, the wider population, safe.
Coronavirus - C&DBL Guidance
The Committee is keen on protecting its members from contracting the Coronavirus. While the virus is limited to only a few people at the moment, current thinking is that containment will not be successful and hence a wider spread of the virus is inevitable.
The Committee therefore feels that not shaking hands at the end of a game is a wise precaution and should be adopted forthwith as it will help minimise spreading the virus. During the current period, not shaking hands will not be seen as discourteous; a simple “thank you” or “well played” is perhaps a suitable alternative.
The symptoms of coronavirus are: a cough; a high temperature; shortness of breath. While these symptoms do not necessarily mean people have the virus, it would be a wise precaution for anyone exhibiting these symptoms to refrain from attending Club nights.
Please advise your members of the Committee’s advice as it will avoid any misunderstandings during matches and tournaments.
The League Dinner Dance has been cancelled this year as its' main function is to present trophies/cups. Finishing all three tournaments In time, if at all this year, is doubtful so cancellation was the only option.
Coronavirus Update
In view of today's Government advice, regarding limiting social contact, the League Committee has taken the unprecedented step of suspending all League fixtures and the League Tournament, scheduled for this weekend.
While we have decided to suspend all league fixtures, we feel that it is inevitable that no further League fixtures will be played this season. We do not expect the Tournament to be played either.
This being the case, we will consider its’ implications and consult in due course. Obviously Tournament fees already paid will be refunded. Should Government advice change we will, of course, review the position.
We have not taken this decision lightly but feel it is our social responsibility to keep our members and, the wider population, safe.
Coronavirus - C&DBL Guidance
The Committee is keen on protecting its members from contracting the Coronavirus. While the virus is limited to only a few people at the moment, current thinking is that containment will not be successful and hence a wider spread of the virus is inevitable.
The Committee therefore feels that not shaking hands at the end of a game is a wise precaution and should be adopted forthwith as it will help minimise spreading the virus. During the current period, not shaking hands will not be seen as discourteous; a simple “thank you” or “well played” is perhaps a suitable alternative.
The symptoms of coronavirus are: a cough; a high temperature; shortness of breath. While these symptoms do not necessarily mean people have the virus, it would be a wise precaution for anyone exhibiting these symptoms to refrain from attending Club nights.
Please advise your members of the Committee’s advice as it will avoid any misunderstandings during matches and tournaments.
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League Tournaments The League Tournaments will be held on the 21st and 22nd March 2020. Entry forms have been sent to Club Secretary's and can be copies are available for download. Entries need to be with our Tournament Secretary by the 14th March, and events will only be held providing that is a minimum of 4 entries per event. The entry fee is £6 per person. Our sponsors are hoping to arrange for a range of Yonex rackets to be available for trialing at the League Tournaments. Handicap Finals The handicap finals will be held on Sunday 29th March 2020 at the Leeds Badminton Centre, Garforth, 10.45 for a prompt 11.00 start. Division 1/2 final - Minsthorpe A versus Pontefract B Division 2/3 final - Garforth B or Minsthorpe B vs Pontefract C League Club Recruitment The League is looking to encourage more Clubs too Join the C&DBL. There are openings at all divisions, depending on team strength. If you are interested please contact the League Secretary on our contact from. Coaching Funding is available to support C&DBL League members wishing to become qualified as Level 1 and 2 coaches. Applicants will need the support of their Club. Application forms are available for download |
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