A few notes about the idiosyncrasies of the East Islay Badminton Club. We play according to rules of International Play but with a few tweakings to accomodate our circumstances.
*All games are played to 11 points, whereas in International Play men's singles and doubles are to 15 points, women's singles, doubles and mixed doubles are played to 11 points. The EIBC plays all games to 11 because we want as many people to participate in the amount of time we have to play. Average games last about 15 minutes.
*EIBC allows two service opportunities rather than only one in International Play because of the irregular wind patterns on the court and to accomodate the various skill levels of the players. Also, it gives the illusion of Wimbledon, if you close your eyes.
*Because the EIBC has as yet not hired any linespeople, referees, or umpires, we judge faults by the consensus method: if one player reasonably believes a fault has or has not occured, the point will be replayed. Karma will decide the outcome of the next serve. We can only rely on each players good judgement and self interest in not abusing this rule.
*In International Play a let serve must touch the net
and land in play, EIBC rules state that any serve that touches the net is a let serve irregardless of whether it is in or out of play. This rule is also due to the wind factor and lack of clearly defined service lines.
*Games that go beyond 11 points must be won by two points but may not exceed 27. Games that reach 27 will be considered tie games and both players must retire to the showers and then to bed without any supper.
*Etiquette requires that players retrieving birdies must make a good faith effort to get said birdie to the player whose serve it is in the most elegant way. Apologies for errant tosses and thanks for well targeted ones are appreciated.
*The laws of the East Islay Badminton Club are governerned by the theory of neotrotskyiteanarchosyndicatalism. This means all rules are subject to review by all members and must be agreed to via consensus.
