Latest News
30-10-2020 BEng: Badminton England announces restructure
29-10-2020 BEng: The following events are being organised:
24-10-2020 Sad News – Mark Allen
You may be aware that Mark Allen was recently diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer. Sadly, we have heard today that Mark passed away earlier this week.
Mark joined the BUAofE in May 1984 and, after progressing through the grades, was awarded International Umpire grade in November 2008 .
He was awarded BEC Accredited Umpire status in April 2009, and retired from this role at the end of 2012.
Mark took on the role of South Region Secretary in 2017, and in July 2018 was elected as Chairman of the BUAofE. In addition to this, Mark was also a Regional and National Assessor.
I know that many of your members will have known Mark from his attendance at events.
Amanda Balaam, Honorary Secretary, BUAofE.
15-10-2020 BEng: Update to Covid restrictions for Tier 2 badminton players
A call for support as 2021 The YONEX All England Championships comes under threat
16-09-2020 BEur: Thomas & Uber Cup Finals Postponed
01-08-2020 BWF: International Technical Official Panel
30-03-2020 BJLAE: English Line Judges Upgraded
The Assessment and Grading sub Committee are pleased to announce that during assessments carried out at the AE 2020 the following candidates were selected for upgrade from LJ to NLJ Edgar Ebue , Kevin O’Brien, Keith Tovey & Simon Ewins. Well done and thank you for your time and dedication you have input into the association.
Commonwealth Games 2022
The next edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place in Birmingham between 27 July and 7 August 2022.
Badminton will be one of the featured sports and more details about the application and selection process for line judges will follow.
If you are interested please bear in mind you maybe required to attend two or three days before the event for accreditation, uniform and orientation purposes.
Note: Event Start Date changed
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
Badminton England – Information Regarding the Coronavirus
Badminton World Federation – COVID-19 Updates
Public Newsletters
Badminton World Federation Newsletter COCTales Jan’2020 Edition
– Interview with experienced Line Judge, Abby Kumar (Refer to Page 8)