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4-PLAYER AND COMPOSITE MATCHES - Notes for Team Captains

1.      You should have a copy of the Rules for these competitions – issued to each club.

2.      There are different match cards for the traditional 3-pair matches, for 4-player matches and for composite matches. Check that you have the correct version.

3.      The 4-player and composite events require players to be entered in rank order. Your club will have provided a list of all your players in rank order and the match card should reflect this. Check that you know the correct order – a copy of your club list would be helpful.

4.      The order of play in a traditional match is well established. The match cards for these other competitions suggest a sequence that should normally be followed. However, you can vary the order of rubbers by mutual agreement to suit circumstances. Particular care needs to be taken if you are playing a 4-player match whilst sharing courts – you need to look ahead to ensure that players will be available for the next rubber.

5.      Rules for traditional matches cover in some detail situations such as time limits and late player arrival. As yet there are no equivalent rules for the new events. These will be developed as we get experience of the new formats in practise. If such circumstances do arrive then please work with the other team to ensure you enjoy a good evening’s badminton.

6.      The League will be talking to players as the season develops to get feedback on the new events.

 Dave Gardner

19 August 2003

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Last updated: 22 August 2003