Tournament Registration Guide

How to Enter Badminton Alberta Tournaments

 

Overview

If you are interested in participating in a sanctioned Badminton Alberta tournament, the information provided here will help guide you through the membership and tournament registration process. The online platforms Badminton Alberta uses is called Tournament Software (as of March 31, 2026, Badminton Alberta will no longer be using PlayerWeb for membership).

  • Tournament Software is used to purchase memberships/licenses and to register for Tournaments and other events. It is hosted within the Badminton Canada website
    • Your account on Tournament Software also allows you to see your rankings and tournament history.

 

For new players who want to play in their first tournament:

  1. First, create a new Tournament Software account and purchase the correct membership and player license: Click Here.
  2. Second, Tournament Software will send a confirmation email which can be used to access your Tournament Software account and register for a tournament.

 

1. Create account on Tournament Software

Purchasing a membership is the first step in registering for a sanctioned tournament and occurs on Tournament Software. The following is a guide with steps to obtain a membership or license:

1.1 Click Here, or look for the "Membership" tab on the Badminton Alberta website and click on "Affiliate Now"


 

1.2 The "Affiliate Now" page has all the information regarding memberships and licenses available, Select "Create an account within Tournment Software"


 

1.3 You will be redirected to Tournament Software, where you will be presented with two options, Select "I am New". If you have purchased a membership or participated in a tournament in the past, you will have an existing account. If so, click on "I have an account already".


1.4 Tournament Software has 6 parts for registration and will begin by asking which association within Badminton Canada you would like to register with, select "Badminton Alberta":

 

1.5 In part 2, read through the Rules and Regulations, click the check box at the bottom and click on Next to continue

  • During this stage, users will be asked to accept the Terms and Conditions of Badminton Alberta

1.6 In part 3, you will be asked to fill in your personal details. Click Next when completed

  • If you have a NCCP Certification, please include your NCCP ID

1.7 In Part 4, click on the "More" dropdown to see more information about the membership. Select the membership type from the drop down, then select which Zone you are located, followed by which Club you are affiliated with. If you are unaffiliated, click on "Zone 0 - Out of Province" then select "Other" as your club. Click Next to continue.

1.8 In Part 5, create your account information that you will use to log into Tournament Software.

 

1.9 Part 6 provides a summary of your information and the amount owed. Read the Terms and Conditions and click on the check box. Finally Click on the "PayPal / Credit Card" button to complete payment.


 

1.10 Once payment is complete, you can log in to your Tournament Software account using this link. You can now register for tournament and events as well as view your tournament history.

 

 

 

2. Tournament Registration - Tournament Software

Tournament registration only occurs through your Tournament Software account.

 

2.1 To register for an event, begin by selecting the event from the Calendar of Events tab, or look for the summary of events on the right hand side of our homepage:

 

2.2 The event page summarizes tournament details and contains a registration link:

 

2.3 Once you click the tournament link, you will be redirected to the Tournament Homepage on Tournament Software. This page will have all the information for a specific tournament. If registration for the event is still open, a large red "Enter" button will be visible. Click on it to proceed.

 

2.4 If you have completed the previous steps, you should now have access to your Tournament Software account. Click "Login" to begin your tournament registration.

 

 

2.5 If you have not yet completed your membership and license purchases via PlayerWeb, or your memberships and licenses have expired, you may be prompted with the following:

  • DO NOT purchase or renew your memberships or licenses on Tournament Software, please use PlayerWeb for any membership/license purchase

2.6 Next, you will be sent directly to the tournament homepage, or you may have to search for the tournament on the website. Select the "Open Now" tab and search or scroll through the tournaments still accepting registrations and choose the tournament.

 

 

2.7 Once logged in, press the red "Enter" button on the tournament homepage. Then select the event(s) and agree to the tournament fees and regulations, then select "Submit" to complete the transaction.

Tournament Level

The Alberta Junior Circuit contains two levels of junior tournaments which are typically held in either private clubs or facilities which can provide a suitable environment to host a competition:

SILVER level: SILVER level events are more suitable for players that are newer to tournaments and/or intermediate-level competitors, and is the tournament available for first time participants 

GOLD level: GOLD level events are more suitable for experienced players who are looking to get more competitive, and also require a minimum of 2000 ranking points to allow entry


The Senior Tournaments only contain one open level:

YONEX Alberta Series: The highest level tournament allows entry for those that are 14+ years of age, in good standing with the organization and have the appropriate membership and license.

 

Cost Breakdown

The two pre-requisite components involved to play in sanctioned competition are acquiring both membership and player license:

  • Annual Membership with Badminton Alberta 
    • Annual Membership with Badminton Alberta lasts from July 1 – June 30 each year
  • Annual License (Player License: Provincial / National )
    • In order to compete in tournaments, each competitor must also own a player license (in addition to a Badminton Alberta membership). Depending on the level of competition that your children are interested in, there are multiple levels of player licenses available for purchase. The categories of interest are:
      •  Provincial Youth – This level of license is for children that are 14 years of age or younger
      •  Provincial Adult – This level of license is for children that are 15 years of age or older
      •  National Youth / Adult - This license is to participate in national Badminton Canada events
  • Tournament Entry Fee (Varies for each tournament)
    • Tournament Entry Fee is the cost to enter a specific tournament after the above membership and player license have been satisfied. In Badminton Alberta Junior Circuit Tournaments, the cost of entry is the same for all age categories.

For a full breakdown of membership and license types available for purchase, click here.

 

Before the Tournament

Here are some tips for preparing for the tournament:

  • Check the draws on the tournament homepage and look for your matches for each day of the tournament
  • Find out the scheduled times of your matches and check each morning of the tournament for any changes
  • Find the name of your partner (if one was requested) and go through your coach or club to contact them
    • Arrange a time and place at the tournament venue to meet before your match time
  • Make sure all your equipment is in good condition

At the Tournament

  • Arrive at least 30 min - 1 hour before your scheduled match time
  • Use the time before your match to connect with your partner or coach and warm up
  • Check with the draw desk/ match control to see if you need to check in
  • If its your first tournament of the badminton season, pick up your tournament souvenier if available at the draw desk
  • Be ready to play if your match is 1st-3rd available
  • When your match is called, pick up the scorecard from match control and head over to your assigned court
  • Find out who stays to scorekeep after the match

On Court Etiquette

  • Sportsmanship and showing respect to others
    • A handshake or a simple "good game" at the end of a match is a nice way to show sportsmanship.
    • When serving, wait for your opponent to acknowledge before you begin
    • Pass the shuttle to your opponent if rally ends on your side of the court
  • Line calls
    • Be honest when calling lines
    • If there is a dispute, do not escalate and argue. Instead, call for an umpire or referee to help resolve a dispute
    • Line judges may only be requested if available, and only by the players after a match has begun
  • During Match
    • If you or your opponent makes a mistake, refrain from making negative comments. Encouraging others creates a more positive environment.
    • No excessive celebrations: While it’s okay to celebrate a good shot, avoid over-the-top reactions or taunting your opponent.
    • Face away from opponent when respectfully celebrating a shot
    • Be mindful of time, avoid delaying the game where possible and make sure to finish your game in the allotted time.