Development Pathway Guides for Officials

“Pathway Status” Categories:

• In-Training = the TO has completed at least one of the qualification components/courses in the pathway
• TrainED = the TO has completed ALL the requirements in the pathway, except an Evaluation
• Certified = the TO has completed all requirements and passed an evaluation for the pathway

Pathway Regulatory Organizations

• Badminton World Federation (BWF)
• Badminton Canada (BCAN)
• Badminton BC (BBC)

Technical Official Pathways

*Badminton BC are not responsible for delivering National Umpire or Natinoal Referee programs but can support those who are interested in pursuing this higher designation and certification.

Pathway:  Local Umpire

• Pre-requisite:  None
• Entry level officiating; Match umpiring; Develop skills and confidence with practical experience
• Refer to Badminton BC Guide for pathway Certification, Local Umpire (CLICK HERE)

Pathway:  Regional Umpire

• Pre-requisite:  Local Umpire
• Experienced officiating; Match umpiring; Develop skills and confidence with practical experience
• Refer to Badminton BC Guide for pathway Certification, Regional Umpire (CLICK HERE)

Pathway: Provincial Umpire

• Pre-requisite:  Regional Umpire
• Refer to Badminton BC Guide for pathway Certification, Provincial Umpire (CLICK HERE)

Pathway:  Provincial Referee

• Pre-requisite:  Provincial Umpire
• Refer to Badminton BC Guide for pathway Certification, Provincial Referee (CLICK HERE)