Participants Pack for ESF 2017
Badminton - Under 16's
Many thanks for registering to participate at ESF 2017! This is going to be the biggest and best sports
festival we have ever held. With Jamati members from all over Europe joining us this Easter weekend,
it’s certainly going to be this year’s main event.
Firstly, we have a brand new venue – Nottingham University! The facilities are amazing and as the
organising committee we’re sure you’re going to really enjoy yourselves.
If you have any questions after reading this document please e-mail [email protected] (with the
relevant sport in the subject)
Registration at Nottingham University
Main Registration:
Central registration will take place at the EMCC Atrium across the weekend daily.
Day
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Timings
8am – 9:30pm
7am – 8pm
7am – 1pm
All participants must register and receive their identification prior to playing sport.
Sport Specific Registration:
Category
U16 Boys and Girls
Location
DRSV Sports Hall D
Day and time of registration
Sunday 7am
It is recommended you register for your sport an hour before the sport is due to start in order to full
warm up and prepare for the start of your tournament.
Fair Play/Code of Conduct
As you will have seen at DNL, the principles of fair play we should aspire to whilst participating in sport
and beyond. The AKYSB Fair Play Code of Conduct should be adhered to first and foremost by players
who are viewed as role models to our youth - www.esf2017.org/sports/fairplay/
Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony is as much for athletes as for spectators and guests. All athletes are expected to
attend in order to make it a valuable event for everyone. It will commence at 8pm at the DRSV – Please
arrive early and follow the guidance of the volunteers.
Draw
The draw for your sport can be found online at www.esf2017.org/sports/dnl
Location
So the location… Nottingham University. You’re probably wondering how to get there. Look no further,
here are some directions for you! North, South, East or West it doesn’t matter, we have it covered.
Address
Nottingham University
David Ross Sports Village
University Park
Beeston Lane
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
How to get to location
Please click below for further information on how to get to the venue:
www.esf2017.org/transport
Where to park your car?
There is parking available around the university campus.
What day/time/location will your sport be played?
Category
U16 Boys and Girls
Location
DRSV Sports Hall D
Day
Sunday
Start Time
8am
Map of University campus
Evening Entertainment
When registering for a sport you are automatically provided with evening entertainment tickets for both
Saturday and Sunday.
If you register for Mixed or 13-17 Dodgeball on the Friday you will also get a Friday entertainment ticket.
If you are not registered for this, it can be bought separately.
Please visit www.esf2017.org/entertainment/evening-entertainment for more information.
Non Competitive sports – BRAND NEW OFFERING FOR ESF 2017
If you want to try your hand at Throwball (Popular event at Jubilee Games), Hockey, Walking Football or
Taekwondo, please follow the signs. On Sunday afternoon, the choice of sport will be Snooker which is
being played in the DRSV on the first floor. Please visit www.esf2017.org/sports/non-competitive-sports
for further information on Non Competitive sports.
Rules
Some key rules for your sport are listed below. Full sports rules can be found on the ESF 2017 website at
www.esf2017.org/sports/rules
1. Players must arrive three minutes prior to their allocated match time. Failure to do so will result
in automatic forfeit of the match.
2. Winner of the toss will elect to either serve or receive in the first game, or choose to play at a
particular end of the court. The loser of the toss will make the remaining choice.
3. A match in a group stage consists of 1 game up to 21 points. At the knockout stages, match shall
consist of best of 3 games up to 21 points.
4. ***In the group stages, the first side, to reach 21 will win that game, there will be no 2 clear
point lead***
5. In the knockout stages, at 20 all, the side which gains a 2 point lead first, wins that game. At 29
all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.
6. ***For the Final and 3rd/4th place games, the side which gains a 2 clear point lead first, wins
that game, even if this goes beyond 30 points***
7. A point is scored every time there is a serve (regardless of which side is serving)
8. The side winning a game serves first in the next game.
9. In group stages, players change end, when one side reaches 11 points. In knockout stages,
players change ends after each set, plus in the third game when one side reaches 11 points.
10. If players commit an error in the service court, the error is corrected when the mistake is
discovered
***Please take note that anything bold was not stated in the badminton rules initially***
General Policy
For a full list of ESF policies please visit www.esf2017.org/policies we request you all to read these and
follow our guidelines. There is a new policy around concussions, this is extremely important. If a player
suffers a head injury then we would expect the player to be withdrawn from the tournament. We will
have doctors on site to aid us.
Please note there is no food and drink allowed in the sports hall and that only flat & non marking shoes
are permitted. Participants are encouraged to wear trainers where possible.
Warm up and warm down exercises
Please note that there will be no “match allocated time” for warm up / warm down exercises, but
stretches can be done before scheduled match time.
Below are some basic stretches but this is not an exhaustive list and more details can be found on the
following link, http://victorsport.com/badmintonaz/1182
Neck muscle side stretch - Tuck your chin down until it touches your chest and you can feel tension at
the back of your neck. Tip your head to each side slowly until you feel the stretch.
Straight arm shoulder stretch - Hold your arm horizontally across the front of your body. With you other
hand, grab your elbow and gently pull towards your chest. Repeat for both sides.
Upper arm (triceps stretch) - Point your elbow upwards, with your hand behind your head. With you
other hand grab your elbow and gently pull towards the other side until a good stretch is felt. Repeat for
both sides
Forward lunge stretch - This will stretch your hip flexors and hamstring muscles. With your body and
feet all facing forward, place one leg back and your other leg forward, hands on the front thigh. Shift
your weight forward remaining as upright as possible and keeping both feet flat on the floor. Repeat on
opposite side.
Quadriceps stretch - Support yourself with one hand while standing on one leg. Bend your free leg back
and hold on to your ankle with your free hand. To increase the stretch, pull the foot higher behind the
body.
Wrist flexion - Hold out your arm with the palm facing down. Drop the fingers and palm at the wrist.
Grab your fingers with the other hand and pull them towards the body. Change hands and repeat.
Wrist extension - Hold out your arm with the palm facing down. Bend the fingers and palm at the wrist.
Grab your fingers with the other hand and pull them back and towards the body. Change hands and
repeat.
Aga Khan Foundation Walk & Run 2017
The Aga Khan Foundation Walk and Run is back this year! They are raising money to give 75,000 people
access to clean water in Tajikistan. For every £1 raised, the Swiss government will donate £10 so every
£1 counts! There is also an exhibition in the reception area of the David Ross Sports Village, we request
you all to visit and learn about this great cause.