Tournament Regulations for the 2026-2027 Season, effective September 1st 2026:
2026-2027 Victor Ontario Junior A & B Series
2026-2027 NCS Max Junior C Series
Victor Ontario Junior A Series
This tournament series is designed for players who are training several times a week to compete at a high-performance level. The series features 5 age groups: U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19. By competing in this series, you acquire ranking points, which are shown on the Ontario and National Ranking System. This allows you to gauge your development and success against other players in the province and across the country.
1. Player Age Eligibility
1.1. Player age eligibility for the 2026-2027 season is as follows (includes start and end date):
o U11: Born between January 1st, 2017 and December 31st, 2018
o U13: Born between January 1st, 2015 and December 31st, 2016
o U15: Born between January 1st, 2013 and December 31st, 2014
o U17: Born between January 1st, 2011 and December 31st, 2012
o U19: Born between January 1st, 2009 and December 31st, 2010
The minimum age requirement for any age group is 8 years old (born in 2019). Players under the age of 8 years old are not eligible to participate in Badminton Ontario Junior A events.
For every age group, the year stated is the year of birth. For example, if you turn 18 on or after January 1st, 2027, you are eligible to play in the U19 division. If you turn 19 in 2027, you can not play U19 in the 2026-2027 season. You can play up age groups but not down age groups.
Players can compete in one age category older than theirs. Anything further will require approval by the Competitions
Committee.
2. Membership Requirement
Players must have a valid 2026-2027 Badminton Ontario Provincial ‘Gold’ membership or higher at the time of tournament registration to participate in the Junior A tournament series.
Memberships can be renewed or purchased on Tournament Software. More information on memberships can be found here.
3. Athlete Participation Restrictions
There are no maximum Ontario ranking points restrictions for participating in a Junior A Series tournaments.
Victor Ontario Junior B Series
This tournament series is designed for players who are training a few times a week to compete at a competitive level. This level of play is usually higher than the competition you find in your schools and allows you to develop your skills and work towards competing in the Junior B Series. Tournaments feature up to 5 age groups: U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19. By competing in this Series, you acquire ranking points, which are shown on the Ontario Ranking System. This allows you to gauge your development and success against other players in the province.
1. Player Age Eligibility
1.1. Player age eligibility for the 2026-2027 season is as follows (includes start and end date):
o U11: Born between January 1st, 2017 and December 31st, 2018
o U13: Born between January 1st, 2015 and December 31st, 2016
o U15: Born between January 1st, 2013 and December 31st, 2014
o U17: Born between January 1st, 2011 and December 31st, 2012
o U19: Born between January 1st, 2009 and December 31st, 2010
The minimum age requirement for any age group is 8 years old (born in 2019). Players under the age of 8 years old are not eligible to participate in Badminton Ontario Junior B events.
For every age group, the year stated is the year of birth. For example, if you turn 18 on or after January 1st, 2027, you are eligible to play in the U19 division. If you turn 19 in 2027, you can not play U19 in the 2026-2027 season. You can play up age groups but not down age groups.
Players can compete in one age category older than theirs. Anything further will require approval by the Competitions
Committee.
2. Membership Requirement
Players must have a valid 2026-2027 Badminton Ontario Provincial ‘Silver’ membership or higher at the time of tournament registration to participate in the Junior B tournament series.
Memberships can be renewed or purchased on Tournament Software. More information on memberships can be found here.
3. Series Eligibility
Players with 3000 or more Ontario ranking points in any discipline (Singles, Doubles, or Mixed) in their actual age group or higher at the time registration opens is restricted from participating in a Junior B Series tournament, regardless of the age group.
Victor Ontario Junior C Series
This tournament series is designed for novice players to get them interested and engaged in Badminton. This level of play is similar to the competition you would find in schools and allows you to develop your skills and work towards competing in the Junior C Series. Tournaments feature up to 6 age groups: U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19. By competing in this Series, you acquire ranking points, which are shown on the Ontario Ranking System. This allows you to gauge your development and success against other players in the province
1. Player Age Eligibility
1.1. Player age eligibility for the 2026-2027 season is as follows (includes start and end date):
o U9: Born between January 1st, 2019 and December 31st, 2020
o U11: Born between January 1st, 2017 and December 31st, 2018
o U13: Born between January 1st, 2015 and December 31st, 2016
o U15: Born between January 1st, 2013 and December 31st, 2014
o U17: Born between January 1st, 2011 and December 31st, 2012
o U19: Born between January 1st, 2009 and December 31st, 2010
Players under the age of 6 years old (born in 2021) are not eligible to participate in Badminton Ontario Junior C Series tournaments.
For every age group, the year stated is the year of birth. For example, if you turn 18 on or after January 1st, 2027, you are eligible to play in the U19 division. If you turn 19 in 2027, you can not play U19 in the 2026-2027 season. You can play up age groups but not down age groups.
Players can compete in one age category older than theirs. Players wishing to play more than one age category older than theirs, will require approval by the Competitions Committee. U9 athletes will always be limited to their own age category. At the Tournament Coordinator’s discretion, U9 boys and girls may be merged based on the number of entries.
2. Membership Requirement
Players must have a valid 2026-2027 Badminton Ontario Provincial ‘Silver’ membership or higher at the time of tournament registration to participate in the Junior C tournament series.
Memberships can be renewed or purchased on Tournament Software. More information on memberships can be found here.
3. Series Eligibility
Players with 1050 or more Ontario ranking points in any discipline (Singles, Doubles, or Mixed) in their actual age group or higher at the time registration opens is restricted from participating in a Junior C Series tournament, regardless of the age group. Players competing in the U9 age group will have no maximum point restrictions.
Provincial Masters Championship
The Ontario Masters Series is for those aged 30+ and offer opportunities for competitive play.
1. Player Age Eligibility
1.1. Masters age categories are:
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
For every age group, you must be that age as of the first day of competition of the tournament.
2. Membership Requirement
Players must have a valid 2025-2026 Badminton Ontario General Membership or higher at the time of registration to participate in the Provincial Masters Championship.
Memberships can be renewed or purchased on Tournament Software. More information on memberships can be found here.