Everything you need to know about participating in the Brickland-Tengah Badminton Interest Group.
Membership is open to all residents and community members. Your residential classification is determined by the IC address submitted during PA Singpass-verified registration and governs your slot allocation category.
Sessions are held at Tengah Community Club and structured into two skill tiers per day. Please select the sub-session that best reflects your current playing level.
Each sub-session accommodates a maximum of 12 players across 2 courts (6 players per court). Slots are allocated as follows to prioritise community members while welcoming participation from all:
There are no court fees for IG sessions. In lieu of fees, each player is required to contribute one shuttlecock per session attended.
For any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding your membership or sessions, please reach out to our Admin Team directly via the WhatsApp group.
To maintain consistent play quality across all sessions, only RSL Supreme shuttlecocks are accepted. RSL Ultimate and all other variants will not be accepted. Members who require shuttlecocks may purchase RSL Supreme from the Team Manager at the prevailing rate of $4 per piece.
Your tier classification — Tier 1 or Tier 2 — is determined by the IC address submitted during your PA Singpass-verified registration. If you believe there is a discrepancy, please contact the Admin Team directly. Updates to residential status are subject to verification and may take time to process.
The booking portal is accessible at badminton.xela.sg. We recommend bookmarking the link or saving it to your phone's home screen for easy access. If you continue to experience difficulties, please reach out to the Admin Team.
Absolutely. Our Up to High Beginner sessions are designed to welcome players of all experience levels, including complete newcomers. Simply complete your PA registration, wait for verification, and join us on court. Our members are welcoming, and sessions are a great place to pick up the game in a friendly and supportive environment.
Registration via FormSG initiates the PA Singpass verification process, which may take up to 2 weeks. Once verification is approved, the Admin Team will activate your friend's booking access and add them to the WhatsApp group. If verification has already been completed but your friend has not been contacted, please reach out to the Admin Team with your friend's registered mobile number.
After entering your registered mobile number on the booking portal, your member profile card will display your tier classification (Tier 1 or Tier 2) along with your skill tier. If the information displayed is incorrect, please contact the Admin Team.
Match results are confirmed immediately when submitted and your Elo on Find Birdie updates automatically. There is no self-service dispute window. If you believe a result was submitted incorrectly, please contact the Admin Team via the WhatsApp group with the match details (session date, players involved, and the correct score). A Team Manager will review and correct the record if needed.
Note that all 4 players involved in a match receive an email acknowledgement when a result is submitted. If you receive a notification for a match you did not play, flag it to the Admin Team promptly.
The Leaderboard tracks member performance using an Elo-based rating system, adapted from the FIDE chess rating model. Match results update your rating and determine your tier — from Fledgling through to Peregrine. It adds a competitive and rewarding dimension to our sessions, helping members track their progress over time and find well-matched games. Win rate is displayed only after a minimum of 5 games to ensure statistical reliability.
Sessions are structured into two skill tiers — Up to High Beginner and Lower Intermediate & Above — to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for players at every level. Significant skill mismatches on court can detract from the quality of play for all participants. Members are expected to self-select the sub-session that best reflects their current level. If you are unsure of your tier, the Admin Team is happy to advise. Note that skill tier is separate from slot allocation, which is governed by residency status and overall session capacity.