CODE-OF-CONDUCT-FOR-PLAYERS-AND-COACHES.pptx

To ensure and maintain fair
and orderly administration and
conduct of BWF-sanctioned
tournaments, and to protect the
players’ rights and the respective
rights of the BWF, sponsors,
and the public;
To uphold the good name of the
BWF and the integrity of badminton.
PURPOSES

This Code is applicable to all players
participating in BWF-sanctioned
tournaments.
All players are subject to the Code and
the Laws of Badminton. Each Player who
is entered or nominated to participate in
a BWF Sanctioned Tournament shall
accept this Code, the Competition
Regulations and the Laws of Badminton
and therefore be bound by them..
APPLICABILITY

Players covered under this
code are required to adhere to
the general provisions of the
BWF Code of ethics as well as the
core values, principles and
conduct defined in the
BWF Code of Ethics.
GENERAL PROVISIONS –
CODE OF ETHICS

Players are required to follow the specific provisions as outlined in this Code of
Conduct:
Entries into Tournaments
Entries into and withdrawal from BWF Sanctioned Tournaments require a fair
approach to protect all Players from the possibility of manipulation to give any
one player possible advantage in gaining world ranking points. Players entering
into tournaments need to follow a set of rules including the following:
 Players shall not withdraw from either the qualifying or main draw after
publication of the draw without evidence or proof of “bona fide” injury,
illness, bereavement or other emergency situation.
SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR CONDUCT

 Having entered a BWF BWF-sanctioned tournament and
being accepted into either the qualifying or main draw of the
Tournament, a Player shall not play in another BWF Sanctioned
badminton Tournament during the period of the Tournament
the Player was originally entered in, except where explicitly
allowed according to the regulations

Not withdrawing from a future tournament due to injury
or illness and then playing in any badminton tournament
during the period between the date of notification of
injury/illness and the said tournament from which the
player has withdrawn

Not making travel arrangements which prevent the player
From participating in scheduled matches or interfere with
the players’ obligation to attend anti-doping sample
collection, meet media obligations, meet sponsorship
obligations or attend prize presentation ceremonies.

Being a Model Competitor on-Court
Players are responsible for their on-court presentation,
behaviour, conduct and performance including the
following:
 Not arriving late for a match, resulting in a “no-show”.
 Conducting themselves in an honourable and
sportsmanlike manner during any match or at any time
while within the precincts of the site of a BWF Sanctioned
Tournament

 Complying with the goodwill formalities before, during and after any
match including thanking Technical Officials and shaking hand with
opposing Players. Players must thank their opponents and umpire
before leaving the field of play to celebrate with their coach or the crowd.
 Presenting themselves for competition play in a suitable smart manner
with clean and acceptable badminton sports clothing.
 Complying with the conditions of entry of each Tournament with regard
to clothing and advertising regulations

Always using one’s “best efforts” to win a match.
 Completing a match in progress unless reasonably unable to
do so.
 Respecting technical officials and not trying to influence the
decisions of technical officials in any way using an arm, hand,
racket gestures, or orally.

Not seeking coaching during play except as
permitted under the Laws.
Communication of any kind, audible or visible,
between a player and a
coach may be construed as coaching.

 Not using words commonly known and understood in any language to be
profane or indecent and uttered clearly and loudly enough to be heard by the
umpire or spectators.
 Not making gestures or signs with the hands and/or racket or shuttle that
commonly have an obscene or offensive meaning.
 Not intentionally hitting a shuttle dangerously or recklessly within or out of the
court, hitting a shuttle with negligent disregard for the consequences, or
deliberately damaging a shuttle

 Not deliberately tampering with the shuttle to affect its flight
or speed.
 Not intentionally and violently destroying or
damaging rackets or other equipment, or
intentionally and violently hitting the net, court, umpire’s
chair or other fixtures during a match.

Not making a statement within the
precincts of the Tournament site, directed
at an official, opponent, spectator or other
person that implies dishonesty or is
derogatory, insulting or otherwise abusive

 Not physically abusing an official, opponent,
spectator or other person. Even the unauthorised
touching of such persons may be regarded as
physical abuse.
 Acting in a sportsmanlike way. Not conducting
oneself in a manner that is clearly abusive or detrimental
to the reputation of the sport.

Media, sponsorship and ceremonies
 Activities related to media, sponsorship and ceremonies are an
important part of the Tournament and an opportunity for the Players to
promote themselves and their fellow winners. Such media, sponsorship and
ceremony activities are also opportunities for hosts and sponsors to be
acknowledged and recognised.
 Players have obligations around these activities and must follow the
Provisions included in the Player Commitment Regulations (BWF Statutes,
Section 5.3.6).

Educational Activities
 Player education is an important part of being
A professional athlete and players and
have obligations around such educational
activities and must follow the provisions included
in the Player Commitment Regulations (BWF
Statutes, Section 5.3.6).

Betting, Wagering and Irregular Match Results
 Players have obligations to protect the
integrity of badminton. Under this Code of
Conduct, Players must follow all the provision
of the Code of Conduct in Relation to Betting
Wagering and Irregular Match Results
(BWF Statutes, Section 2.4).

Anti-Doping
o Players have obligations around the
integrity of badminton as it relates to
antidoping. Under the Players’ Code of
Conduct, Players must follow all the
provisions of the Anti-Doping Regulations
(BWF Statutes, Section 2.3).

Other Conduct Contrary to the Integrity of the Sport
 Players have an obligation not to engage in conduct contrary to the
integrity of the game of badminton.
 If a Player is convicted of serious violation of a criminal law of any
country, the punishment for which includes possible imprisonment, that
Player may be deemed by virtue of such conviction to have engaged in
conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of Badminton.
 In addition, if a Player has at any time behaved in a manner severely
damaging to the reputation of the sport, that Player may be deemed by
virtue of such behaviour to have engaged in conduct contrary to the
integrity of the game of Badminton.

JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Alleged breaches of the Code shall be investigated using the
principles and procedures detailed in the BWF Judicial Procedures.
Players are required to report breaches of this Code and the
Code of Ethics and to cooperate and assist fully in investigations.
If a Player has committed any offence under this Code the Player
shall be deemed to have breached this Code. Breaches of the
Code constitute the basis for disciplinary action and appropriate
penalties.

JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Some breaches of the Code have a process
whereby an administration fine is applied as a
penalty (see Section 2.5 of the BWF Statutes).
Other alleged breaches of the Code require a
disciplinary hearing process as determined by
the BWF Judicial Procedures.

Group Activity: Situational Analysis
📚 Break into small groups and discuss:
1. A player smashes a racket after losing.
2. A player skips the prize ceremony to catch a flight.
3. A player withdraws due to 'injury' but plays another event that weekend.
Discuss:
🔸 Which rule is violated?
🔸 What should the player have done?
🔸 What are the possible consequences?

CODE OF CONDUCT: COACHES & EDUCATORS
Energizer: Values Relay
• Instructions:
• 1. Form teams of 4-5 members.
• 2. Each member writes down one value they believe is important for
a coach.
• 3. Pass the paper to the next teammate who adds a situation
showing that value in action.
• 4. After 5 minutes, present your team's most important value and
example.

PURPOSES
 To maintain the highest standards of conduct of coaches and educators and
those who perform a similar role in a teaching / learning environment where
there is a relationship of power between coach and Player.
 To ensure a positive teaching / learning environment for Players / learners.
To ensure and maintain fair and orderly administration and conduct of BWF
Sanctioned Tournaments where a coach or team manager or Player sits in the
field of play performing a coaching role at a BWF Sanctioned Tournament.
To uphold the good name of the BWF and the integrity of badminton.

APPLICABILITY
 All coaches and educators and similar who take on the responsibilities of a
coach. The coach may or may not be licensed to the BWF or hold a BWF
coaching credential.
 All coaches, team managers, team officials and Players who take on a
coaching role at the back of the court in the field of play at BWF
Sanctioned Tournaments.
 All coaches, team managers and team officials participating in a BWF-
sanctioned Tournament shall accept this Code, the General
Competition Regulations and the Laws of Badminton and therefore
be bound by them.

GENERAL PROVISIONS – CODE OF ETHICS
Coaches, educators, team managers and team
officials covered under this Code are required
to adhere to the general provisions of the
BWF Code of Ethics as well as the core values,
principles and conduct defined in the BWF
Code of Ethics.

Team Manager Role
Team managers, coaches or team officials who are taking on the role of a team manager at
a BWF Sanctioned Tournament are required to follow the specific provisions as outlined in
this Code of Conduct:
 Supporting fully the information flow on technical matters between the referee and
Player.
 Supporting fully the information flow on the logistics (transport, accommodation,
practice schedule etc) between the Tournament organisers and the team / Players.
 Attending the scheduled Managers Meeting on behalf of the team / Players or any other
briefing or meeting called by the Referee.
 Reporting any Player withdrawals in a timely manner and following the standard
procedure.

Coaching Role at BWF Sanctioned Tournaments
Those performing this role must:
 dress appropriately in the team uniform (sports clothing) and/or shirt/polo,
shirt/blouse or long trousers/skirt. Inappropriate clothing (amongst other
items) includes jeans, flip flops/sandals and beach/Bermuda shorts. The
Referee will decide if a Coach is inappropriately dressed;
 remain seated in the designated chairs provided at each end of the court
behind his/her Player/Players except at the approved intervals, however, if
the coach wishes to move to another court, he/she must do so while the
shuttle is not in play;
 not coach when the shuttle is in play or in any manner distract opposing
Player or disrupt play; not delay the game by coaching in any form;

Coaching Role at BWF Sanctioned Tournaments
Those performing this role must:
 in the pre-defined breaks during a match, return to their designated chairs
as soon as the Umpire announces that there are twenty seconds remaining;
 not verbally abuse or intimidate in any form such as shouting or making
gestures, or in any other way distract any spectator, Tournament official,
technical official, opposing coach or opposing team official, or opposing
Player;
 not attempt to communicate in any way with opposing Players or coaches
or team officials or use any electronic device for any purpose including for
example mobile phones, laptop computers or similar devices;

Coaches / Educators
Coaches or educators who take on a coaching, tutor, trainer or educator
role and who are teaching Players and learners badminton technical,
physical, tactical skills and knowledge or other content must:
 Act as a good role model and promote the positive aspects of sport
and of badminton. Always maintain a high level of personal conduct
and professionalism.
 Recognise the responsibility to the sport, to the Players being
coached, to other coaches, parents, to BWF and officials in the sport.

Coaches / Educators
 Understand and abide by the rules of confidentiality. Ensure
confidential and personal information related to students / leaners,
colleagues, the BWF and others being interacted with is only used in
appropriate ways.
 Treat all students / learners equally and with respect, fairness, honesty
and consistency, regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs and abilities.
 Take reasonable measures to protect students / learners and
safeguard their welfare and health. Understand the role being
performed and enact your duty of care responsibilities when teaching /
coaching people under 18 years of age.

Coaches / Educators
 Use appropriate training methods which in the long term will benefit students / learners
and avoid any that could be harmful. Ensure tasks and activities are suitable for the age,
experience, ability and physical and psychological conditions of the students / learners.
 Be fair in the assessment of students / learners and be sure these assessments are in
relations to the objectives of the learning. Provide feedback in a considerate manner
and with honesty.
 Always portray and maintain a professional working relationship with your students /
learners. Be aware of the power that you as a coach / tutor / trainer / course
presenter have and the responsibility that goes with that. Strictly maintain a clear
boundary between friendship and intimacy with students / learners and do not engage
in any inappropriate relationships with students / learners.

Coaches / Educators
 Avoid any situation with your students / learners that could be construed
as compromising.
 Refrain from making negative, derogatory or personal comments and
comments that may imply bias or question professionalism or integrity
through media and social media posts that relate to training, courses or
your students / learners.

Betting, Wagering and Irregular Match Results
Follow all the provisions of the Code of Conduct in Relation to
Betting, Wagering and Irregular Match Results (BWF Statutes,
Section 2.4).
Anti-Doping
Not undertake any action promoting, facilitating, associating
with,
or otherwise supporting behavior or actions that contravene the
BWF Anti-Doping Regulations (BWF Statutes, Section 2.3).

Other Conduct Contrary to the Integrity of the Sport
 Coaches, educator, team managers and team officials have an
obligation not to engage in conduct contrary to the integrity of
badminton.
 If a coach, educator, team managers and team officials are
convicted of serious violation of a criminal law of any country, the
punishment for which includes possible imprisonment, that coach,
educator, team manager or team official may be deemed by virtue
of such conviction to have engaged in conduct contrary to the
integrity of the game of Badminton.

JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Any offence committed during a BWF Sanctioned Tournament can be
penalized by the Tournament Referee, who may remove the
coach, team manager or team official from the playing area. The
Referee may also in case of repeated offences during a
Tournament or in case of serious offences (e.g. but not limited to
clause 4.12) have the coach, team manager or team official
removed from the arena for the remainder of the Tournament or
part thereof. The decision of the Referee is final and cannot be
appealed.

JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Persistent or flagrant offenses according to clause 5.1 may also be
reported to the BWF by means of the Referee’s report and further
penalties can be put in place according to clause 5.3.
Other alleged breaches of the Code shall be investigated using the
principles and procedures detailed in the BWF Judicial Procedures.
Coaches and others covered by this Code are required to report
breaches of this Code and the Code of Ethics and to cooperate and
assist fully in investigations.

JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
If a coach, educator, team manager or team official has committed
any offence under this Code they shall be deemed to have
breached this Code.
Breaches of the Code constitute the basis for disciplinary action and
appropriate penalties.
Some breaches of the Code have a process whereby an administration
fine is applied as a penalty (see Section 2.5 of the BWF
Statutes)Other alleged breaches of the Code require a disciplinary
hearing process as determined by the BWF Judicial Procedures.

Group Activity: Situational Analysis
Situation 1: A coach refuses to return to their chair after break time.
Situation 2: A coach publicly criticizes a player on social media.
Situation 3: A coach pressures an underage athlete to compete
despite injury.
Instructions:
➤ Discuss in groups: What rule is violated? What is the ethical
response?
➤ Present your findings.

Discussion: Boundary Awareness
Ask participants:
➤ How do you maintain professional boundaries with
students?
➤ What are warning signs of inappropriate conduct?
➤ How do you handle situations that test your integrity?

Reflection and Action Plan
✍ Write your personal action plan:
1. One behavior I will reinforce
2. One risk I will avoid
3. One way I will support athlete welfare
💬 Share your plan in small groups.

THANK YOU
Let’s play fair,
play
smart, and play
together!

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