Umpire_Training_Manual_March_2014

Assessement Form

• See Form BWF

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Record of work

• See Form: Record of work

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Code of Ethics

1. The purpose of the code is:
• To ensure and maintain an orderly and impartial

decision on the conduct of umpires at
sanctioned events and also to protect the
umpires’ rights.
• To uphold the integrity of the sport of
badminton throughout the world.

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Code of Ethics: cont’d.

2. Applicability
• This code is applicable to all badminton events

and to all the umpires participating in these
events.
• Any umpire who commits any offence shall be
deemed to have breached this code. Breaches
of the code constitute the basis for disciplinary
action against the umpire.

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Code of Ethics: cont’d.

3. An UMPIRE must:
• Be honest, consistent, objective, impartial and

courteous when enforcing the rules of the
games.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all
involved, regardless of gender, abilities or
cultural backgrounds.

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Code of Ethics: cont’d.

• Take reasonable measures to protect both
players, their safety and safeguard the welfare
of the players.

• Provide leadership and guidance to
participants, ensuring that the competition is
conducted in a safe and fair manner.

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Code of Ethics: cont’d.

• Portray officiating in a positive, professional
and respected manner.

• Enrich yourself with updated knowledge of
the rules of the game, trends and principles of
their application.

• Adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain both
physical and mental fitness.

• Be a role model in behavior, communication
and personal appearance.

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Code of Ethics: cont’d.

4. Umpire’s Commitment off the court:
• An umpire who accepts an invitation to

participate at an event should not withdraw
from the event without any valid reason (injury,
illness or emergency situation)
• An umpire must attend all briefings and shall not
be late for any of them.
• An umpire should try to help and support other
umpires.

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Code of Ethics: cont’d.

• An umpire shall not fraternise with the players.
• An umpire should avoid exchanging t-shirts or

pins with players to gain personal satisfaction.
• An umpire shall wear proper appropriate umpire

clothing (Black trousers/skirts, black shoes, socks
and appropriate umpire shirt).
• An umpire shall be impartial on the chair as well
as when off duty on the site of the competition
venue.

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Code of Ethics: cont’d.

• An umpire may use a camera with no flash when
off-duty.

• If the umpire needs a bathroom break or to be
absent, he or she must advise the referee.

• An umpire shall not criticize the decision of the
Referee (e.g.: not being appointed to a final)

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Code of Ethics: cont’d.

5. Unsportsmanlike misconduct
• Conducting oneself in a manner that is clearly

abusive or detrimental to the sport.
• An umpire should avoid inappropriate conduct

and use of gross language or oral abuse.
• An umpire should avoid any inappropriate

behaviour towards others, including harassment.

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Other Instruction to Umpires:

Match Preparation:

1. Revise the Laws and Tournament playing
regulations beforehand.

2. Check court surroundings; e.g. obstacles-play
a let or not?

3. Carry out your pre-match duties – have a
checklist to which you can refer.

4. Liaison with players – friendly, relaxed and
efficient.

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Other Instructions to Umpires

During the Match:
1.Be alert and mentally prepared – it is not only

what happens but the effect it has or may
have on the play that’s important.
2.Your mental state governs your physical state,
so educate yourself to be positive
3.Be pleasantly worried – you’ll be surprised at
the control you have. Tired umpires are
inefficient umpires

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Other Instructions to Umpires

During the match:

4.Request and get the correct conduct as
befitting badminton players. You set the
standards and give the players the
responsibility of carrying them out.

5.If a scorer is available – be sure that the score
is put up after you have called it.

6.Acknowledgement to all officials on your court

and players, specially when request to change

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Check on the following situations:

• Coaching during rally 115
• Delay by players
• Mopping court
• Feathers on court
• Correct sides in doubles
• Interval breaks
• Shuttle tampering
• Clothing code
• Camera flashes

Check on the following situations:

• Injuries:

– Stop play
– Start stopwatch
– Call for referee who can call the doctor
– Note score and time of injury
– If player retired, inform about the outcome
– Note injury and player on scoresheet

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Check on the following situations

• Routine:

– Call score promptly and correctly
– Focus on receiver but have server in sight
– Keep regular eye contact with service judge
– Check surrounds of court

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Check on the following situations

• Handling of disputes:

– Handle them promptly, firmly and confidently
– Do not allow any player to gain an unfair

advantage
– Keep players and officials informed

• Relations with players:

– Courteous, fair, firm and friendly
– Encourage fair play
– Gain players’ respect

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Check on the following situations

• Over-ruling a line call:

– React quickly
– Correct announcement
– e.g. Shuttle lands out – line judge signals <IN>.

Umpire immediately after seeing the line judge
signalling <IN> calls: <CORECTION OUT> and
announce score or service over and score, if
appropriate

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APPENDIX

BWF Laws and Regulations

Part II – Section 1A – Laws of Badminton
Part II – Section 1B – Appendix 4 –Vocabulary
Part II – Section 2 – RTTO

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Questions

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Conclusion

• Thanks to all the umpires
• Have a great experience on the chair

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