REFEREE

Referees are responsible for the overall aspects of a tournament, including adherence to the Laws of Badminton, suitability of the venue, fairness of the competition structure, approve draws and results and other regulations.

A referee is required for all badminton competition sanctioned by  state, national and international bodies of the sport - a minimum of 1 referee per tournament. The referee is seated at the match control away from the field of play and with a view of all umpires on competition courts.