💚💛Hu & Hei, Welcome to NTNUI Badminton!💛💚
Here’s a short introduction for those of you who are new to the club! In order to be able to train with us, the following things must be in place:
- You must have an approved NTNUI membership, which must be purchased through SiT’s website. Remember to register with the SAME information in NTNUI as with SiT. Make sure you choose the option that includes the sports team! Membership can be purchased further down on this page.
- Pay the membership fee for NTNUI Badminton. In addition to being a member of NTNUI, you also need to purchase the membership fee in our online store. This can be refunded if any problems arise and is valid for one semester. It can be purchased further down on the page.
- Join the Spond group. You will get access to training once steps 1 and 2 are completed. Use the code AKHSN in the Spond app or click the link below: (It may take a few days after the payment has been processed before you get access to Spond, so we appreciate your patience☺️)
If you want a step by step tutorial you can watch this video that explains the process:
Once all of this is in order, the board will add you to the Spond group and place you in the correct subgroup. Here, you will be able to sign up for training sessions. It’s important for us to emphasize the rules for registration:
- Registration opens 2 days before the training and closes 1,5 hours before the session starts.
- Attendance will be taken at EVERY training session. If you are registered but do not show up, you will receive a penalty mark.
- If you receive three penalty marks, you will lose the right to register for trainings for two weeks. In addition, you will be required to do MANDATORY volunteer work.
You don’t need to buy your own racket if you just want to try it out. We have loaner rackets and shuttles available. However, if you want to participate in tournaments, you MUST have your own racket, as equipment is not lent out for this purpose. You can buy a racket anywhere, but NTNUI Badminton has an agreement with Sport Modern that gives members a 20% discount on textiles and rackets and 10% discount on shoes, bags, accessories, and balls. We also sell tubes of shuttlecocks in our own online store or you can buy them at a training session with Vipps.
Tournament Information
Not everyone has been to a badminton tournament before, and it can be a bit confusing to know how things work — when to show up, what is appropriate to say, etc. So here is a short guide for those of you who don’t have much tournament experience!
A Gentleman’s Sport
In badminton, you should treat both teammates and opponents with respect. You should not celebrate when your opponent makes a mistake (this applies both as a player and as a spectator). Always return the shuttle in a polite way and behave kindly in general.
As a spectator, there is an unwritten rule: if two players from the same club are playing against each other, you cheer for both players, not just one. For example, if two NTNUI players face each other, you support them both.
It is also important to keep a proper distance from the courts where matches are being played, as standing too close can disturb the players.
Attendance
A tournament can last from Friday evening until Sunday evening. Do not make other plans during a weekend when you have registered for a tournament! A match can start up to 30 minutes before the scheduled time or much later, so be flexible and stay in the hall. If you are scheduled to play at 9:00, you must be in the hall no later than 8:30. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the call for your match, you may lose by walkover.
Breaks
In a normal match, players can choose to take a break when the first player reaches 11 points. At 11, you are entitled to a 60-second break. Between sets (side change at 21 points), you are also entitled to a 60-second break. Remember that in the third set, there is another side change halfway through, with a 120-second break.
Between rallies, you get a few seconds before serving or showing readiness to receive serve. Be clear: racket up means ready, racket down (and optionally raising your hand) means not ready. If your opponent serves while you clearly show you are not ready, you are entitled to a let (re-serve). If you accept the serve or touch the shuttle, the rally counts as in play.
Umpiring Matches
At local tournaments, the winner or loser of the previous match is often required to umpire the next one. You are responsible for paying attention if you are called to umpire. You must report to the tournament desk to collect a scorecard and then go to the assigned court. On the scorecard, you must record the points for each set. If you are unsure, ask the players or the tournament desk—they are in control.
This means you must not leave the hall even if you are done playing for the day, as you might still have to umpire a match. Ask at the tournament desk if you are unsure!
Badmintonportalen.no
The most important site is the tournament calendar. Here you can find an overview of all tournaments throughout the year. By finding the tournament you are registered for, you can see the list of participants and the draw once it is published. Be aware that the draw can change up until the start of the match. It is important to check regularly in case your matches are moved to a different day or time.
Equipment
It’s important that you bring the right equipment to a tournament. You must have:
- Racket
- Shoes
- Water bottle
- Packed lunch
- Preferably a green NTNUI T-shirt in order to receive support for the entry fee
Collaborations
We have a partnership with Kompis Pizza Singsaker, where the club receives a 10% kickback from your purchase if you mention that you are a member of NTNUI Badminton. This provides the club with more funds that can be used for new equipment and similar purposes.
