AUBC League

Aligned with our mission and vision, the AUBC League was created to support our goal of making badminton fun and accessible for everyone, no matter their skill level. We're all about promoting a healthy, welcoming, and balanced way of life that includes both playful and serious competition. This league gives our members a chance to show off their talents, get creative, and enjoy some friendly rivalry. Plus, it's a great way for new people to join in on the badminton fun. 

This season, we're spicing up the AUBC League with themed events! Say it's the month of Valentine's, just an example, you can show off your love-themed spirit. We'll be giving out special points to those who really embrace the monthly theme. These points are all in good fun and won't affect your league ranking, so joining in is completely optional. But, there's a twist, the member who gathers the most points will receive a special award at our year-end party. Every game, we will have a different theme.

The Purpose of the AUBC league is to bring people together, celebrate friendship, and include everyone, no matter their skill level. Whether you want to play for fun or competitively, this league is for you. It's designed to be fair and enjoyable for all, with divisions to ensure games are competitive and fun. We've assessed players to place them in the right division, making sure everyone has a good time.

The Goal of the AUBC League is to help players get better at badminton, strengthen our community, and enhance both competitive and casual play. We want to make badminton more fun and give everyone something to look forward to as they see their skills improve through rankings.

All members and non members of AUBC are welcome to join, but an assessment is required beforehand to be e able to join the league. This assessment will determine which “pool” the player belongs to. 

AUBC is a non-profit club, so we charge a small fee for joining the leagues. All the money collected will help fund our end-of-year party, which is a highlight for all members. The more people join the leagues, the less everyone has to contribute towards the party.

The amount of $7 each player will be collected for joining the Club League which includes the shuttles to be used and if we reach 40 plus participants we will provide free energy drinks and energy snacks. Additional points will be rewarded for our Year end celebrations on Theme of Festivities.

• Pool Divisions: Players will be placed into pools based on an initial skill assessment.
• Footwear: Only non-marking shoes are permitted on the court.
• Theme of Festivities: Show your spirit! Wear your best themed attire (Badminton Friendly)
• Shuttlecock: Official shuttlecocks are Mavis 300 or 350 Nylon.
• Umpire: The fifth player in rotation will act as the umpire for each game.
• Umpire Authority: The umpire's decisions are final.

Scoring:

• Games are played to 25 points (no deuce).
• Players change court sides when one player reaches 13 points.

• Mini-Event Prizes: Participate in mini-events for a chance to win fun prizes!
• Sponsored Prizes: Keep an eye out for special events with (if there are) sponsored prizes.
• Perfect Game: Win all your matches and earn a $5 credit. Use it for future Theme of Festivities events or redeem it right away!
• Theme of Festivities Points: Show your spirit with themed attire and earn 10 extra points (these won't affect your ranking).
• Get Featured: Players with perfect scores and exceptional themed outfits could be showcased on our AUBC Facebook page!

• The players who will be placed as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th on a combined pool will be awarded on our Year end Celebrations. 
• Most Valuable Player
• Other Special awards (To be Announced)

• Wins: Each win earns 1 point. Wins determine the primary ranking.
• Total Points: Used as a tiebreaker if multiple players have the same number of wins on the ranking.

• Theme Festivities Bonus: Players who demonstrate exceptional effort in reflecting the month's theme receive an additional 10 points. This bonus does not directly affect the ranking.
• Attendance: Players with high attendance percentages will be considered for Special Awards.