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The GSBL is open to ALL LEVELS--not just high-level players. We encourage those who may have not played in an organized setting before or want some friendly competition outside of their usual routine to join the league. If you have a team or want to get a group of players together, sign up as a team. Solo players without a team can also join. Whether you don't have a team or can't join for a full season you can still sign up.
Every player in the League must be a member of Badminton America and have a player rating generated from the Badminton America App. The ratings will help determine which group you are placed into for the league matches, and your rating will adjust with each game you enter into the system.
A team captain must sign up their team and all players must join by the entry deadline. It is STRONGLY recommended to have more than the minimum 6 players required on the team in case of unforeseen injury or absences. Captains are required to attend a one-hour scheduling meeting prior to the league start to schedule their games for the season with the other captains in their group. If the captain cannot make the meeting another representative from the team must attend.
Teams will consist of 6-10 players and 7 rounds of matches will be played. Teams must play one round each week against their opponent and report the scores to the league organizer. The League Finale Event on the 8th and final week will gather all teams after all matches are done for awards and games as a fun way to wrap up the season.
Please reach us at GSBL@badmintonamerica.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The League is not hosted by any club at any particular location. We are organizing the structure of the league and players have the freedom to schedule their matches at their own convenience. For example, if both teams are available Saturday afternoon, the captains of each teams can schedule that time at a favorable location for each team. We know it can be tough to commit to a set date and time for an extended period so we are optimistic this will give teams the flexibility to keep participation high.
There is no public list of teams to join, however, please fill out the Solo Player Form and teams needing players will be able to contact you. Please be ready to provide your Badminton America rating from the app when completing the form.
Please contact the League Commissioner at curtis@badmintonamerica.com if you would like to view the list of solo players.
If a team is unable to submit a complete lineup for their weekly matches, then they may find a substitute of equal or lesser rating to the player they are replacing. At the league commissioner's discretion, an extension may be granted if both teams cannot submit a full lineup, however, the alternative is to have the matches forfeited. We strongly recommend having enough players available to meet the minimum requirement of 5 available players each week.
Teams will be grouped together primarily based on skill level measured by the combined rating of the top 5 players on each team. Next teams will be grouped together by proximity with the reduction of travel time kept in mind. There will be teams from all over the Seattle area and its many clubs, so please bear in mind you may need to travel to meet another team.
Ratings are generated initially from the Badminton America app through a self-rating survey. Once a player has a rating, they may play other rated players and record the results in the app. Each time a player records a match result in the app their rating will be adjusted based on the score of the match, the strength of their opponent, and the strength of their partner in the case of doubles. Our rating system is different from others in that it is based on expectations.
For example, if you are rated lower than your opponent then you are expected to lose a game against them. In some cases, if you lose the game but keep the score close you may still increase your rating, and your opponent's rating would decrease. The opposite is true where if you lose by a larger margin than expected your rating may go down more significantly. What our rating system does is it ends up stratifying players into certain absolute levels as opposed to other systems which are more based upon relative strength.
Because of this, and because points are gained/lost based on performance relative to expectations, every point matters in every game. Even if you are greatly outmatched by a stronger opponent you still have a chance to improve your rating as long as you outperform your expected result! In games that might otherwise be predictable, this has a way of keeping them interesting, somewhat comparable to a handicap system.
Only rated players may participate in the GSBL, however, it is super easy to get a rating. Here is a link to the app if you have not downloaded it already: Android, or Apple. The survey will appear after you have logged in for the first time. If you had already downloaded the app prior to March 2023 then you will only need to fill the survey out on a separate form HERE. You will not need to fill out the survey twice. Please allow some time for us to merge the survey results with your Badminton America profile. Thank you.
No. The fee only covers the league entry and the court costs for the finale event during the last week. We ask teams to be mindful of costs as they schedule their games as some players are members of different clubs and court fees and availability may differ based on location and time of day.
In order to keep your account active and enter matches to adjust your rating you will need a subscription. It is very affordable at an average cost of $.83 monthly, or $9.99 charged once annually. Use code GSBLSPRING to get your first 90 days free so you can use the app to create your own events and improve your rating. If you are a BBC member you should already have a coupon code. Contact help@badmintonamerica.com if you don't.
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