The intent of the changes is to provide a reference in terms of ranking points for each of the GOLD & SILVER events.
- For all GOLD events, a player must have the minimum of 2,000 ranking POINTS (not Total Points) in any discipline to be eligible.
- For all SILVER events, a player with 3,000 ranking POINTS (not Total Points) or more will be ineligible to compete in any age category.
Please review the following two examples regarding eligibility for Gold events.
| Eligible for Gold event |
Not Eligible for Gold event |
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| This athlete is eligible for Gold event as he meets or exceeds the minimum POINTS threshold of 2,000 points in two of the three disciplines in u13 age category. |
This athlete does not qualify for Gold event as she did not meet the minimum threshold of 2,000 POINTS in any of the three disciplines in u15 age category. |
Following are the complete regulations for each level of the junior circuit.
YONEX AJC GOLD CIRCUIT
Badminton Alberta’s Junior GOLD tournament circuit is designed for Alberta players who are training at least several times a week to compete at a high-performance level. The AJC circuit features 5 age groups: U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19. By competing in the AJC circuit, you acquire ranking points, which are shown on the Alberta Junior and National Junior Ranking system. This allows you to gauge your development and success against other players in the province and across the country.
1. Player Age Eligibility
1.1 Player age eligibility for the 2024-2025 season is as follows (includes start and end date):
o U11: Born between January 1st, 2015 and December 31st, 2016
o U13: Born between January 1st, 2013 and December 31st, 2014
o U15: Born between January 1st, 2011 and December 31st, 2012
o U17: Born between January 1st, 2009 and December 31st, 2010
o U19: Born between January 1st, 2007 and December 31st, 2008
The minimum age requirement for any age group is 8 years old (born in 2016). Players under the age of 8 years old are not eligible to participate in sanctioned Badminton Alberta junior events.
For every age group, the year stated is the year of birth. For example, if you turn 18 on or after January 1st, 2025, you are eligible to play in the U19 division. If you turn 19 in 2025, you can not play U19 in the 2024-2025 season. You can play up age groups but not down age groups.
1.2 Players can compete in one age category older than theirs providing they meet the minimum ranking point requirements. Anything further will require approval by the Competitions Committee.
2. Membership & Player License Requirement
Players must have a valid 2024-2025 Badminton Alberta membership and an Alberta Provincial Player License or higher at the time of tournament registration to participate in the Junior GOLD tournament circuit event.
Memberships can be renewed or purchased on Playerweb. More information on memberships can be found here.
3. Athlete Participation Restrictions
All participants must have a minimum of 2,000 ranking points in any discipline (Singles, Doubles or Mixed) in their actual age group or higher at the time registrations open to be eligible.
There are no maximum Alberta ranking points restrictions for participating in a Junior GOLD circuit tournament.
4. Provincial Championships
Badminton Alberta will hold junior provincial championships in the GOLD and SILVER categories. Each level of championship will feature singles, doubles and mixed doubles within the five age categories (U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19).
To be eligible for GOLD junior provincial championships all athletes must have played in a minimum of two GOLD level tournaments within the current 2024-25 season.
YONEX AJC SILVER CIRCUIT
Badminton Alberta’s Junior SILVER tournament circuit events are designed for players who are training a few times a week to compete at a competitive level. This level of play is usually higher than the competition you find in your schools or local club and allows you to develop your skills and work towards competing in the Alberta AJC SILVER tournament circuit. Tournaments feature up to 5 age groups: U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19. By competing in this Circuit, you acquire ranking points at a lower value than a GOLD event, which are shown on the Alberta Junior Ranking System only and will not be part of the National Junior Ranking system. This allows you to gauge your development and success against other players in the province.
1. Player Age Eligibility
1.1 Player age eligibility for the 2024-2025 season is as follows (includes start and end date):
o U11: Born between January 1st, 2015 and December 31st, 2016
o U13: Born between January 1st, 2013 and December 31st, 2014
o U15: Born between January 1st, 2011 and December 31st, 2012
o U17: Born between January 1st, 2009 and December 31st, 2010
o U19: Born between January 1st, 2007 and December 31st, 2008
The minimum age requirement for any age group is 8 years old (born in 2016). Players under the age of 8 years old are not eligible to participate in sanctioned Badminton Alberta junior events.
For every age group, the year stated is the year of birth. For example, if you turn 18 on or after January 1st, 2025, you are eligible to play in the U19 division. If you turn 19 in 2025, you can not play U19 in the 2024-2025 season. You can play up age groups but not down age groups.
1.2 Players can compete in one age category older than theirs providing they meet the minimum ranking point requirements. Anything further will require approval by the Competitions Committee.
2. Membership & Player License Requirement
Players must have a valid 2024-2025 Badminton Alberta membership and an Alberta Provincial Player License or higher at the time of tournament registration to participate in the Junior SILVER tournament circuit event.
Memberships can be renewed or purchased on Playerweb. More information on memberships can be found here.
3. Athlete Participation Restrictions
Players with 3,000 or more Alberta junior ranking points in any discipline (Singles, Doubles or Mixed) in their actual age group or higher at the time registrations open is restricted from participating in SILVER level tournament, regardless of the age category.
4. Provincial Championships
Badminton Alberta will hold junior provincial championships in the GOLD and SILVER categories. Each level of championship will feature singles, doubles and mixed doubles within the five age categories (U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19).
To be eligible for SILVER junior provincial championships all athletes must have played in a minimum of two GOLD or SILVER level tournaments within the current 2024-25 season. Eligible players may only compete in the GOLD or SILVER junior provincials – but not both within the 2024-25 season.