Badminton Officials and Their Duties

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BADMINTON

OFFICIALS
AND THEIR
DUTIES
PE 103 - Individual and Dual Sports
officials' RESPONSIBILITIES

See that the game proceeds Show concern for the players.
within the context of the rules of
the game.

Interfere as little as possible, never The officials must ensure the


seeking to become the focus of outcomes of the game are
the attention. dependent on the skills and
tactics of the players. Good
officials make everybody happy
Set and maintain an atmosphere and contented.
for the enjoyment of the game.
REFEREEE
The referee is in overall charge of the
tournament or event of which a match forms
a part.
umpire
The umpire reports to act under the authority
of the referee or is responsible to the officials
in the absence of the referee.

Before the match:


1. Secures the score sheet from the head
referee.
2. Sees that all materials needed for scoring
are in order.
3. Inspects the posts, net and court.
4. Sees to it that the service judge and
linesmen are doing their task
5. Make sure that plenty of new shuttlecocks
are at hand.
6. Reports to the head referee the break of
the rules.
umpire
At the beginning of and during the game:
1. Make sure that the tossing of the coin is
properly done.
2. Implements the rules without objection
among the players.
3. Decides on objections and protests
before the service.
4. Informs the players, as well as the
spectators, about the progress of the
game.
5. Places or removes officials upon
consolation with the head referee.
6. Tolerates by the decision of the service
judge and linesmen.
7. Receives from the head referee the
appeals and protests by either player or
team.
service
judges
Responsible for making a service fault
call and providing shuttles to the players.
The service judge usually takes care of
the shuttles, providing the players with
new shuttles whenever required.

The service judges are normally


appointed by the referee but can be
removed by the umpire in consultation
with the referee. The official’s decision is
final on all points of fact for which that
official is responsible.
line judges
Linesmen decide whether the
shuttle fell inside or outside
the court. If the shuttle lands
out, no matter how far, the
linemen should call “out”
promptly in clear voice, loud
enough to be heard by the
players and spectators and at
the same time signal by
extending both arms
horizontally so that the umpire
can see clearly. Of the shuttle
lands in, the lineman shall say
nothing but point to the line
with the right hand.
scorer
The scorer records the points scored by
each player and certifies the winner or loser
of the game.
THANK
YOU

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