Remember the Beltloops are for the scout doing their best to learn about the sport or academic activity, and by putting the new techniques to practice with fellow scouts, in their community, or working with an adult.

1. Explain the rules of badminton to your leader or adult partner.

2. Spend at least 30 minutes practicing badminton skills.

3. Participate in a badminton game.

Badminton Rules

USA Badminton adopts the International Badminton Federation's Laws of Badminton, which you can find on the Web at http://www.intbadfed.org/rules.html. These simplified rules cover the toss to begin the game, the basic aim of the rally, serving, and scoring. A link is provided for a more complete listing of laws.

USA Badminton
One Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone:    719-578-4808
Fax:    719-578-4507

Web Site:    http://www.usabadminton.org

USA Badminton is the national governing body for the Olympic port of badminton in the United States. Their Web site provides information about the game and tournaments, as well as links to other badminton related sites.