Line Judges training program in Ottawa

In 2015, the City of Toronto will be host to the Pan Am Games, which will include the sport of Badminton. A significant number of volunteers will be required to ensure that the badminton competition not only runs smoothly but professionally. A few hundred volunteers will be needed for the badminton courts line judges from all five districts of Badminton Ontario.

The Ministry of Health Promotion has approved a grant to conduct these training sessions with a scheduled completion date in the spring of 2011.

Once a participant has completed his/her initial training session they will be encouraged to work as a volunteer Line judge at as many badminton tournaments as possible. They will be provided access to the Badminton Ontario web site where they can update their work record each time they volunteer (and actually work) as a Line Judge.

It is important to note that only actual on court work is to be recorded, as it is actual games/matches worked that is required to gain experience as a Line Judge. This record of work will be maintained for at least the next 5 years. Those volunteers who have performed their duties as a Line Judge most often, and excelled at the job, will be offered the opportunity to volunteer at the 2015 Pan Am Games. While it has yet to be established, it might be anticipated that a minimum age will be required to work as a Line Judge at the Games. It is therefore suggested that only those who will be at least 18 years of age at the time of the Games, be encouraged to take the Line Judge training if they wish to be considered for the Games.