Ghana Badminton - Official Tournament Sanction Application (L.I. 2477)

🇬🇭 Official Tournament Sanction Application

Pursuant to the Sports Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2477) and GCR regulations for Ghana Badminton — complete this form to apply for approval to host a badminton event in Ghana. Sanctioning ensures compliance with national standards, logistics for national technical officials, insurance coverage, and official recognition.

Issued under Regulations 24, 25, 26 & 27 of L.I. 2477

Required for all ranking & non-ranking events

1 Applicant & Club Details

Must be a registered member of Ghana Badminton and licensed sports entity under Regulations 3, 6, 11 & 12 of L.I. 2477.

Applicant Full Name

Ghana Badminton Registration Number

Your club's registration number under Regulation 6 and GCR of Ghana Badminton

Email Address

Phone Number

Club Name

Tournament Director Name

Tournament Director Phone

Tournament Director Email

2 Event Classification (L.I. 2477)

Select the event type to determine which Regulation applies and the required notice period.

Type of Event

Event Name

Proposed Start Date

Proposed End Date

3 Venue & Safety Compliance

Venue Name & Address

Venue Contact Person

Venue Contact Phone

Does the venue have a valid Venue Approval certification? (Regulation 25(2)(a))

Safety & Security Arrangements Attached?

Safety & Security Plan (Link or upload)

Required under Regulation 25(2)(d) for international events, recommended for all.

4 Safeguarding & Regulatory Compliance

Ghana Badminton requires all officials, referees, and staff in contact with minors to meet safeguarding standards. All Badminton shared interest groups must comply with the standards in Regulation 21.

I confirm that all tournament directors, referees, technical officials, and adult athletes in regular contact with minors have completed Safe Sport training and valid background check (where applicable).

The event will implement Ghana Badminton’s Code of Conduct, Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy, and grievance procedures.

I agree that the tournament complies fully with all Ghana Badminton & BWF rules and regulations. Any changes must be submitted and approved before the event.

I confirm that our club/association is duly REGISTERED and LICENSED under Regulations 3, 6, 11 & 12 of L.I. 2477.

We will comply with anti-doping, anti-corruption, and match-fixing prohibitions under Regulation 21(3).

I acknowledge that under Regulation 28, a post-event report must be submitted to the government agencies within 15 days after the competition.

5 Daily Event Details & Sanction Fees

Sanction Fee Category

Sanction fees cover insurance for our team , national technical officials & administrative processing.

Prize Money (if any)

Tournament Prospectus (link)

Provide link to PDF prospectus with draw format, rules, and schedule.

Estimated Number of Participants

Venue Permission/Certificate Holder Name (e.g., Municipal Assembly)

Additional Insured(s)

Waiver of Subrogation required?

6 Waiver, Indemnity & Declaration

📜 GHANA BADMINTON WAIVER & RELEASE (In compliance with L.I. 2477)

In consideration of sanctioning by Ghana Badminton (GBA), the Applicant acknowledges that badminton involves inherent risk of bodily injury, disability, or death. The Applicant agrees to comply with GBA & BWF rules, releases Ghana Badminton, its officers, volunteers, and sponsors from any liability except gross negligence, and agrees to indemnify GB against claims arising from the event. The Applicant grants GB the right to use event photographs, video, and names for promotional purposes without compensation. The Applicant further agrees to abide by all safety mandates and venue codes. Failure to adhere may void insurance.

The Applicant confirms that all information provided is accurate, and understands that failure to comply with L.I. 2477 may result in revocation of sanction, fines under Regulation 62 (up to 20,000 penalty units), and forfeiture of fees paid.

By signing below, the authorised representative agrees to all terms above.

Name of Signatory (Printed)

Title / Position

Date

Digital Signature (Full Name)

I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct. I have read and understood L.I. 2477, particularly Regulations 24-28, and agree to abide by all requirements. I am authorized to bind the organization.

After submission, Ghana Badminton will review your application. Processing may take up to 7 days under Regulation 7(1). You will be contacted regarding sanction fees and insurance.