Protective Eye Wear
Protective Eye Wear Policy
In an effort to ensure the safety of its athletes Badminton Newfoundland Labrador has the following policy on protective eye wear:
Participants in Badminton NL provincial training, as well as in sanctioned Badminton NL Junior Tournaments, must wear protective eyewear meeting the ASTM F803 standard whenever there are more than two players on the same court. Badminton NL also strongly recommends that all players wear protective eyewear meeting the ASTM F803 standard even when there are only two players on the same court.
For players who currently wear prescription lenses, these are not considered sufficient protection; therefore, protective goggles must be worn over top of prescription glasses to fully protect the eyes. Alternatively, families may acquire prescription sports goggles through their own optometrists.
While eye injuries are uncommon in badminton, when they do occur they can be serious traumas and even lead to permanent damage (Luong, Dang and Hanson, 2017). The risk is higher in doubles and not restricted to girls. Injuries are most likely to occur in inexperienced players, including adults aged 30 to 60 (Leivo, Havisto & Sahraravand, 2015).
Badminton NL strongly recommends that all players, both male and female, and particularly beginners and recreational players, wear protective eye wear.
Approved at the Badminton NL AGM, 20 October 2024