a)      Format and league play

A school will express its intent to participate two weeks prior to the start of the league. Official registration deadline (completed form with names of athletes

per event) will be determined by the convenor.

An athlete may participate in only one event and cannot participate in both the JV and Varsity leagues.

 Upon registration in the league, a school commits to hosting its share of the meets according to submitted hosting dates.

 The Varsity and Junior Varsity leagues are mandatory in that athletes or entries are awarded points towards the championship at every meet attended (on a one point per win basis with the top eight entries advancing to the championships).

 Schools are allowed 4 entries per event. League format is pool play with the top eight from the pool advancing.; if less than ten entries, a double-round will de played; from ten to twenty some entries, a single round will be played; if over twenty- five entries, two pools will be created with the top four advancing from each.

 Athletes absent from competition will record a loss against all opponents scheduled for that evening. These accumulated points (win-loss record in pool play) determine the eventual top 8 finishers in each event.

 The eight finalists participate in the zone play-offs. For Varsity, the top two advance to the provincial championship.

The Varsity league runs on Wednesdays (with possible Mondays) in April with play starting at 4:30 pm, for a period of up to 3 weeks. The top eight finishers in each event during league play advance to the championship round. Championships are hosted on the last Wednesday in April (one week prior to Provincial Championships).

The Junior Varsity league runs on Tuesdays (with possible Thursdays) in April with play starting at 4:30 pm, for a period of up to 3 weeks. The top eight finishers in each event during league play advance to the championship round. Championships are hosted on the last Tuesday in April (the day before the varsity championships).

Athletes should register on site, in person, by 4:15 to be eligible for play.

School convenors will receive updated tournament draws with specific game numbers to be played that evening. Results must be sent by e-mail by 9:00 a.m the following morning.

b)      Championships and scoring

Both Varsity and JV championships will feature a double-elimination tournament format with games to determine all positions from 1^st to 8^th.  A school is responsible for advising the convenor if his players can not participate in the championships at which time the school with the next best record will be given that spot ( ie. 9^th would get 8^th for 1 pool, 5^th would get 4^th for 2 pools) and all rankings would be adjusted accordingly.

Top three finishers will be awarded ribbons and the top two Varsity finishers per event advance to the Provincial Championships.

A championship banner will be awarded to the school with most points.

Team scoring for the zone championship is as follows:

1^st- 8 points   2^nd- 7 points   3^rd-6 points   4^th-5 points    5^th-4 points   6^th- 3points   7^th-2 points   8^th-1 point

c)      Officiating

Matches will respect the honour system, as no official will oversee a match. In case of disagreement, a match should be stopped and the site convenor may resolve the situation by appointing an official if necessary.

The score of a game that has been terminated will stand.

d)     Eligibility

As per MHSAA regulations. In order to play in the championship, an athlete must participate accordingly in the league.

e)      Uniform

As per MHSAA by-laws, school or badminton uniform must be worn to participate in league play. Games will not be played (therefore forfeited) until players are properly attired. Proper uniform must be worn.  Players are allowed to wear school uniforms, which must have short sleeves, or a white short sleeve shirt with v-neck collar or a plain white T-shirt.  Doubles must have identical uniforms and shorts.  A player cannot wear a volleyball, basketball or any other sport uniform.  Athletes can NOT wear other school jerseys that have the name of a sport on the jersey, other than the sport of badminton.

f)       Entries

Schools are allowed 4 entries per event. All players must compete with the same partner throughout the league, including round robin and playoff round.  A school may not substitute a player with another player once the draw has begun. 

g)      Equipment

Athletes will supply their own racquet. The host will supply shuttles (Yonex  Mavis 300-blue band) for league play and the league will supply for the championships.

h)      Schedules

The site convenor will print and post appropriate draw sheets at sites.

i)        Rules

CBA rules will be followed. In the case of exceptions (ie.15 pt. games), they will be noted in the by-laws.

j)        Supervision

A coach/ supervisor must be present per evening of league and championship play. A supervisor need not be at each site; however, schools are responsible for their athletes.