What’s my level?
Levels help you pick the right event before you have a ranking. A level describes how you play; the ranking counts your results.
A level is not a ranking
Your level is a band from A (strongest) to E (newcomer), plus hobby for people who play just for fun. It changes slowly, when your game changes. The national ranking is a points list that moves after every tournament.
Events refer to these bands
Every tournament event states which bands may enter. The ladder is defined here and only here: event rules link to it instead of repeating it. If your level is outside an event’s band, the entry form warns you before you submit.
Browse tournamentsThe ladder from A to hobby
Check each band against your own experience. If you sit between two levels, pick the lower one for your first event.
- Level A: Elite
Elite
You compete for national titles and are hard to beat anywhere in Georgia.
- Years playing
- 7+ years of structured training
- Highest league division
- Premier division of the club league, or the national squad
- National ranking
- Top 8 of a national Open or junior list
15 players in the directoryTypical results
Reaches semi-finals of national opens; plays international events
Where to enter
Grade A events and every open event
Typical skills
- Attacks from the rear court with steep smashes and disguised drops
- Controls the net under pressure, tight spinning net shots
- Holds pace through three full games
- Level B: Advanced club player
Advanced club player
You win matches at regional opens and rarely lose to club players.
- Years playing
- 4–7 years of regular play
- Highest league division
- First division
- National ranking
- Top 30 of a national list
22 players in the directoryTypical results
Reaches quarter- or semi-finals of regional opens
Where to enter
Grade B events, or grade A to test yourself
Typical skills
- Clears reach the back line from both corners
- Plays a deliberate attacking pattern in doubles
- Backhand clears and drives under control
- Level C: Intermediate
Intermediate
You rally comfortably, know the rules and want competitive matches.
- Years playing
- 2–4 years of weekly play
- Highest league division
- Second division
- National ranking
- Listed in a national ranking, outside the top 30
27 players in the directoryTypical results
Wins group matches at amateur tour stages
Where to enter
Grade C events
Typical skills
- Serves low and legally every time
- Moves back to base after each shot
- Level D: Improver
Improver
You play regularly for fun and are ready for your first tournaments.
- Years playing
- Up to 2 years
- Highest league division
- Third division or a social league
- National ranking
- Not ranked yet, or ranked after your first tournaments
24 players in the directoryTypical results
First or second season of amateur events
Where to enter
Grade D events
Typical skills
- Keeps a rally of ten shots going
- Knows the service courts for singles and doubles
- Level E: Newcomer
Newcomer
You are new to badminton; club sessions and friendly days come first.
- Years playing
- First months
- Highest league division
- No league matches yet
- National ranking
- Never ranked
17 players in the directoryTypical results
No tournament results yet; grade D events are the next step
Where to enter
Grade D events are your first step; newcomer groups at clubs
Typical skills
- Learning grip, serve and basic footwork
- Plays short rallies with a friendly partner
- Hobby: Hobby
Hobby
You play for fun and fitness and are not looking for tournaments yet.
- Years playing
- Any
- Highest league division
- None
- National ranking
- Not relevant
Typical results
No tournaments; social and club game nights
Where to enter
Social tournaments and open days, with no ranking points
Typical skills
- Keeps a friendly rally going
- Knows the basic rules and how to keep score