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Volunteering opportunities at the 2008 Bank of Scotland International Championships
From 19 - 23 November 2008 we will welcome players from around the world to Glasgow's Kelvin Hall to compete in the Bank of Scotland International Championships.
If you are interested in being a linesperson, floor team member, Bank of Scotland Play Badminton carnival coach, host/hostess or any other volunteer roles we would love to hear from you.
A Volunteer appliciation form is available here.
Volunteering with BADMINTONscotland
Scottish badminton relies on volunteers for many different tasks – for example, as court officials, stewards, drivers, hostesses – particularly during the staging of major events.
The efforts of all these volunteers combine to enhance the presentation of badminton to the public, and to the players, officials and visitors from other countries who attend the events in Scotland.
Details of Volunteering Roles:
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Role |
What does this role involve? |
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Linesperson |
Line judging for matches – (previous badminton knowledge preferred) |
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Information Desk |
Selling tickets and BADMINTONscotland merchandise. Welcoming spectators |
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Hospitality |
Providing refreshments for guests |
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Driver * |
Driving players and officials from airports to hotels and from hotels to venue |
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Steward |
Assisting spectators with directions/Event support |
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Office Admin |
Assisting BADMINTONscotland office with all aspects of tournament preparation and media assistance |
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Hostess |
Meet and greet players and officials/assist with queries at hotels, venue, ceremonials and functions |
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Physio |
Tournament physio’s required |
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Floor Team |
Setting up management of courts – prior to and during event |
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Match Control |
Prepare match boards, scoring and shuttles |
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Interpreters |
Foreign language speakers required for some foreign teams |
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Carnival Coach |
Assist the qualified coaches with delivery of the childrens carnival activities. |
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Press Room |
Helpers to assist with Press/Media |
Become a BADMINTONscotland Court Official
The remit of the BADMINTONscotland Court Officials organisation is to provide and maintain the standard of court officials – umpires, service judges and line judges – required for events in Scotland by recruiting, training and grading such officials. It also helps to ensure a universal interpretation of the Laws of Badminton in Scotland.
Former badminton players can continue to participate in the sport by becoming court officials and it is possible they will become involved at a higher level in the game than their playing ever allowed. No experience is needed to start, although having played the game is an advantage. Training and on-going development are provided and new members are always encouraged. Some BADMINTONscotland Court Official members go on to officiate at major events in other countries, and at events organised by the European Badminton Union or by the International Badminton Federation both here and abroad.
For enquiries regarding becoming a Court Official please contact the Secretary (Alastair Wilson), or speak to any BADMINTONscotland Court Official member at any event for more information.
For enquiries regarding becoming a Volunteer in any other roles at BADMINTONscotland events, please email
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