Team Eligibility Changes (Effective September 2026)

Starting in September 2026, Team eligibility will change from a skill-based model to a participation-based model.

Under this new approach, Team placement will be based primarily on a player’s commitment to training and competition, rather than skill level alone. The goal is to recognize and reward commitment, consistency, and competitive participation while ensuring that Competition Team members are actively engaged in their development and contributing to a strong training environment.

Program Overview

  • Competition Team – For players committed to training, regular tournament participation, and pursuing competitive results.
  • Club Team – For players who want structured, challenging training and to continue improving their skills, but without the same tournament and training commitment as the Competition Team. They may compete occasionally, but competition is not the primary expectation.
  • Recreational – For players whose primary goals are learning, fitness, and enjoyment.

Program

Minimum Weekly Registration

Competition Requirement

Benefits

Competition Team

Register for 3 Team group classes per week. Private lessons are encouraged but do not count toward this requirement.

Junior National, SBC Open, WA Open, OR CRC, and NW ORC

Free Team uniform*; additional Team benefits will be announced in the future.

Club Team

Register for 2 Team group classes per week. Private lessons are encouraged but do not count toward this requirement. Club Team players train as a dedicated group within the Team classes.

No tournament requirement

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Recreational

Register for 1 Recreational group class per week.

None

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Additional Information

Players who have demonstrated strong playing ability but are not meeting the Competition Team training or competition requirements will be placed in the Club Team until they meet the Competition Team participation requirements.

Players in the Recreational program who are interested in progressing toward competitive badminton are encouraged to join the Club Team. The Club Team provides a structured pathway for players to increase their training commitment, develop advanced skills, and prepare for the expectations of the Competition Team.

*Team uniforms are provided to players who meet the Competition Team eligibility requirements.