Para de Minas 2023 - World Deaf Youth Badminton Championships

Technical Regulations - Badminton

1. EVENTS
This competition will be conducted during the World Deaf Youth Badminton Championships from 10 Jul 2023 to 12 Jul 2023 and will consist of the following 5 events (2 for men, 2 for women and 1 for mixed):

EventMenWomenMixed
Badminton Singles
Badminton Doubles
Badminton Mixed Doubles

2. PARTICIPANTS

2.1 Invitation to Participate
ICSD and the Organising Committee will invite all National Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) members in good standing to participate in the competition.

2.2 Eligibility

2.2.1 Hearing Loss
Participation in the competition is restricted to athletes who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Refer to the ICSD Audiogram Regulations for additional details on measurement of hearing loss.

2.2.2 Age
Athletes must meet the minimum age requirement for each event listed below:

EventMinimum AgeMaximum Age
Badminton Singles1219Born between 10 Jul 2004 and 10 Jul 2011
Badminton Doubles1219Born between 10 Jul 2004 and 10 Jul 2011
Badminton Mixed Doubles1219Born between 10 Jul 2004 and 10 Jul 2011

2.2.2.1 Minor
Any participants who is a minors (age of 18 and under) is required to submit the Underage Athlete Form with parents’ and/or guardians’ signature to ICSD in order to participate in the competition.

2.2.3 Compliance
Only athletes who comply with the Deaf World Championships Regulations are allowed to participate in the competition.

2.3 Number of Teams
Not Applicable

2.4 Qualified Teams
Not Applicable

2.5 Number of Athletes per Discipline
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each Badminton discipline listed below:

MenWomen
1010

2.6 Number of Athletes per Event
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

EventMenWomenMixed
Badminton Singles88-
Badminton Doubles88-
Badminton Mixed Doubles--16

2.7 Number of Reserves or Substitutes per Event
A maximum number of reserve/substitute athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

EventMenWomenMixed
Badminton Singles00-
Badminton Doubles00-
Badminton Mixed Doubles--0

2.8 Competition Entry Standards
Not Applicable

2.9 Competition Entry Rules
Only an authorised representative of each NDSF is allowed to submit competition entries.

2.10 Non-Starting Athletes
A fine of USD$100.00 will be levied on each non-starting athlete unless he/she submits a doctor's declaration in writing English that he/she should not be allowed to start.

3. REGISTRATION
Please refer to the 13. Preliminary and Final Registrations in the Deaf World Championships - Regulations, for further details on registration.

4. COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

4.1 Technical Organisation
ICSD is be responsible for the technical organisation of the competition in conjunction with the ().

4.2 Committees

4.2.1 Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is comprised of the ICSD Badminton Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Martin Bogard - ICSD Badminton Director (Chair)
Renisson Diego Guimaraes Vieira - Head Referee
Rhuan Lucas Braz Silva - Referee
Márcio Gley Martins Reis - Sport Liaison Officer
Ana Lucia - Deaf Representative

4.2.2 Protest Committee
The Protest Committee is comprised of the ICSD Badminton Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Martin Bogard - ICSD Badminton Director (Chair)
Renisson Diego Guimaraes Vieira - Head Referee
Rhuan Lucas Braz Silva - Referee

4.3 Competition Rules
The competitions will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the (version: 2022). In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the Rules and Regulations, the English text shall prevail. Unforeseen incidents not covered by the Rules and Regulations shall be dealt with as follow:

4.3.1 Cases of a general nature will be resolved in accordance with the Deaflympics Regulations, General Technical Rules - and this Badminton Technical Regulations.

4.3.2 Cases of a technical nature related to competition rules will be resolved in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.4 Competition Equipment

All equipment used during competition must comply with the Rules and Regulations.

4.5 Competition Clothing

4.5.1 Participants must wear competitive uniforms representing their nationality, duly registered and published in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.5.2 Participants must observe the Deaf World Championships Regulations regarding advertisements on their uniforms and clothing worn in the competition area.

4.6 Draw
The draw for all events will be conducted under control of the Technical Committee and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.7 Competition Plan
The competition plan will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.8 Officials

4.8.1 Judge/Referee/Umpire
Allocation of the officials to conduct the events will be made by the Technical Committee. Wherever possible, officials will possess the international license valid for 2023. However, officials with the highest level of national accreditation may be assigned.

4.8.2 Appointment
The Organising Committee, the Badminton Director and an ICSD-designated Respresentative shall appoint a representative and an appropriate number of officials to conduct each event.

4.9 Unforeseen Incidents
In the event of unforeseen incidents not covered by the rules and regulations, the Technical Committee will make a determination. In the absence of the Technical Committee, the ICSD Badminton Director will make a determination.

5. VENUES

5.1 Competition Venue

The competitions will take place at:
VenueSport Event
Clube Praça de Esportes do ParáSingles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles

5.2 Training Venue

The training will take place at:
VenueSport Event
Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará

6. SCHEDULES

6.1 Competition Schedule

Date - TimeMenWomenMixedVenue
10 Jul 2023 - 10:20Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
10 Jul 2023 - 11:00Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
10 Jul 2023 - 11:40Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
10 Jul 2023 - 12:20Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
10 Jul 2023 - 13:00Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
10 Jul 2023 - 15:00Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
10 Jul 2023 - 15:40Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
10 Jul 2023 - 16:20Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
10 Jul 2023 - 17:00Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
10 Jul 2023 - 17:40Mixed Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
10 Jul 2023 - 18:20Mixed Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
10 Jul 2023 - 19:00Mixed Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
11 Jul 2023 - 09:00Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
11 Jul 2023 - 09:40Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
11 Jul 2023 - 10:20Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
11 Jul 2023 - 11:00Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
11 Jul 2023 - 11:40Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
11 Jul 2023 - 12:20Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
11 Jul 2023 - 15:00Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
11 Jul 2023 - 15:40Quarterfinals - Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
11 Jul 2023 - 16:20Quarterfinals - Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
12 Jul 2023 - 09:40Semifinals - Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
12 Jul 2023 - 10:20Semifinals - Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
12 Jul 2023 - 11:00Semifinals - Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
12 Jul 2023 - 11:40Semifinals - Mixed Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
12 Jul 2023 - 14:20Final - Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
12 Jul 2023 - 15:00Final - Singles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
12 Jul 2023 - 15:40Final - Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
12 Jul 2023 - 16:20Final - Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
12 Jul 2023 - 17:00Final - Mixed Doubles  Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará

6.2 Training Schedule

Date - TimeMenWomenMixedVenue
09 Jul 2023 - 09:00LTU Court 2   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 09:00IND Court 3 + 4   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 09:00UKR Court 5   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 10:30CYP Court 1   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 10:30DEN Court 2   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 10:30JPN Court 3   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 10:30KOR Court 4   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 15:00SVK Court 3   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 15:00BRA Court 4   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 15:00THA Court 2   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 15:00MAS Court 5   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 16:30LTU Court 4   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 16:30SUI Court 3   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará
09 Jul 2023 - 16:30TPE Court 2   Clube Praça de Esportes do Pará

6.3 Technical Meeting

6.3.1 Date and Location

The Technical meeting will take place at:
Date - TimeVenue
09 Jul 2023 - 19:00Technical MeetingCasa da Cultura de Para de Minas

6.3.2 Attendance
Each participating NDSF may be represented by a maximum of two officials, of whom at least one must be deaf. The NDSF may also bring an interpreter if necessary.

7. CONTROL AND SANCTIONS

7.1 Hearing Devices
The use of any hearing aid(s)/amplification or cochlear implant is not allowed in the restricted zone area.

7.1.1 Restricted Zone Area
The restricted zone area is in effect at the moment the athlete enters the competition area during the warm-up and competition periods.

7.1.2 Violation and Penalty
When this rule is violated, refer to ICSD Audiogram Regulations 8: Violations and Penalties.

8. PROTESTS

8.1 Procedures for launching a protest
All sport related protests will be resolved in accordance with the Rules and Regulations and will be adjudicated by the Protest Committee.

8.1.1 Any protest must be written in English on the Official Protest Form. The form and a deposit USD$100.00 must be given to the ICSD Badminton Director within 60 minutes after the official public posting of results.

8.1.2 The ICSD Badminton Director will decide whether the protest is sport-related or eligibility-related. The Protest Committee will review all sport-related protests, and the ICSD Representative will review all eligibility-related protests.

8.1.3 The deposit of USD$100.00 will be returned to the applicant only if the protest is considered valid.

8.2 Procedure for reviewing a protest
The Protest Committee will meet in the competition venue or a designated office at a time decided upon by the ICSD Badminton Director.

8.2.1 The ICSD Badminton Director will chair of the Protest Committee.

8.2.2 The Sport Liaison Officer (SLO) will be responsible for booking a meeting room and interpreters.

8.2.3 The SLO will contact and inform all members of the Protest Committee of the meeting time and location.

8.2.4 The ICSD Badminton Director will be responsible for liaising with the State Sports Association's Competition Manager.

8.2.5 After adjudication, the ICSD Badminton Director will forward the original Official Protest Form (along with the protest fee if the protest was denied) to the ICSD Secretariat. The SLO will forward a copy of the form to the Deaf World Championships Headquarters.

9. ADDENDUM

9.1 Number of Athletes per Discipline - Reference 2.5
Please note the actual maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF allocated to each discipline is 4 and not 10.
4 Boys
4 Girls

9.2 Number of Athletes per Event - Reference 2.6
Please note the actual maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event as stated below:
Boys' Singles - 4
Girls' Singles - 4
Boys' Doubles - 2 Pairs
Girls' Doubles - 2 Pairs
Mixed Doubles - 4 Pairs

9.3 Shuttlecock brand
DAINANOX D-1

9.4 Flooring details
Concrete flooring with a thick vinyl mat on it and badminton mats on the top.

Notice: this regulations are subject to change. Last updated on Sunday, 09-Jul-23 17:04:27 GMT.