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| 1. | Definition: | |||||||||||||||
| The West Bengal Rankings are lists of the players / pairs in order of strength as calculated using points-based system. | ||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Events included: | |||||||||||||||
| The Rankings are derived from WBBA-sanctioned events (except invitational events, events played in pooled system and team events – for the time being) held during the previous 52 week period. These events are graded and the details published in WBBA Calendar of that year. The ranking for the Juniors shall be in three age groups viz. Under BAI Guidelines. | ||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Lists: | |||||||||||||||
| The top 16 singles players’ and 16 doubles players’ rankings shall be published after every event. The full lists of all players are published in the WBBA website or BBA website. | ||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Points system: | |||||||||||||||
| 4.1 | Players / pairs win basic points according to how far they progress in the draw of particular event. | |||||||||||||||
| 4.2 | If a player / pair: | |||||||||||||||
| 4.2.1 | had a bye in the first round and lost in the second round – they receive first round loser’s points | |||||||||||||||
| 4.2.2 | had a bye in the first round, won the second round and lost in the third round – they receive third round loser’s points | |||||||||||||||
| 4.2.3 | had a walkover in the first round and lost in the second round – they receive second round loser’s points | |||||||||||||||
| 4.2.4 | had a bye in the first round, walkover in the second round and lost in the third round – they receive third round loser’s points | |||||||||||||||
| 4.3 | In case of doubles events: | |||||||||||||||
| 4.3.1 | The points awarded to a doubles pair will be divided equally between the partners, which will determine the Individual Doubles Ranking Points. | |||||||||||||||
| 4.3.2 | The sum of the Individual Doubles Ranking Points of the partners will decide the total number of Ranking Points of the Pair. | |||||||||||||||
| 5. | Additional Points: | |||||||||||||||
| 5.1 | Additional points shall be added to the points earned by a player as per West Bengal Ranking System under the following circumstance: | |||||||||||||||
| 6. | In exceptional cases, the WBBA may grant additional points to a player to take care of unforeseen circumstances beyond control of the player. | |||||||||||||||
| 6.1 | Ranking: | |||||||||||||||
| 6.2 | The ranking of the players who have taken part in one or more tournaments is worked out by taking total points they have won. | |||||||||||||||
| 7. | Players are then ranked in descending order of points. | |||||||||||||||
| 7.1 | Points lists: | |||||||||||||||
| 7.2 | The following table show the points awarded in WBBA-sanctioned events. | |||||||||||||||
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| 8. | Criteria for West Bengal Ranking Events: | |||||||||||||||
| 8.1 | Entries: | 8.1.1 | The minimum number of entries in each event of the main competition must be at least 6 players / pairs. | |||||||||||||
| 8.1.2 | The 6 players / pairs must play at least one match in the competition. i.e. there should not be any walkovers. | 8.2 | Competition: | |||||||||||||
| 8.2.1 | The separation of players between the qualifying and main draws to be according to the latest West Bengal Ranking. | 8.2.2 | The seeding also should be according to the latest West Bengal Ranking. | |||||||||||||
| 8.2.3 | The vacancies in the draw to be filled according to the latest West Bengal Ranking. | 8.2.4 | An event where less than six players / pairs actually participate will not be included in the West Bengal Ranking. | |||||||||||||
| 8.2.5 | Fixtures of Ranking Tournaments will be made on the basis of Ranking Points. | |||||||||||||||
| 9. | The following persons must be present during the preparation of any fixture for tournament: Chief Referee Two Selection Committee Members Two Organizing Committee Members |
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| 9.1 | For the first tournament of the season, seeding will be made as per last Ranking. | |||||||||||||||
| 9.2 | Lottery should be made for the seeding of 3-4 , 5-8, 9-16 in the presence of the above persons. | |||||||||||||||