Dear Badminton Enthusiast,

This is your chance to be a part of history! SCBA is currently gathering information from individuals interested in serving as National Technical Officials (i.e., Line Judges) at the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

What is a National Technical Official (NTO)?

NTOs are certified individuals who volunteer in assigned appointments within a sport to enforce the rules and manage technical aspects of competition per the IF’s Technical Official requirements.

For Olympic and Paralympic Badminton at LA28, we are looking for 100 passionate and certified Line Judges to fill these critical NTO roles per the BWF’s requirements.

How to Get Involved

1. Get Certified

• Complete this interest form and sign up for one of two upcoming Badminton Line Judge Virtual Courses (March 7th, 2026 or March 14th, 2026)

2. Get Hands-On Experience

• Attend a practical course and officiate at two tournaments (dates to be announced). Continue officiating tournaments throughout 2027 to gain valuable experience.

3. Final Selection

• It is expected that LA28 will make a final selection of Badminton Line Judges for the 2028 Games in late 2027 or early 2028.

Apply now to secure your place on this exciting journey.

Line Judge Certification Interest Form

Important Notes:

• Participants must arrange their own transportation and accommodation to all events/courses needed as part of the qualification procedure.

• All candidates must participate in the selection criteria activities described above. Only those candidates showing full commitment will be considered.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and to showcase your love for badminton. If you have any questions, please contact us at linejudge.bdm@gmail.com.

Best regards,

SCBA – Team

 

This is an invitation to express interest in Southern California Badminton Association’s selection program only and is not intended to, and does not, create a contract, offer, promise of engagement, or guarantee of participation in such program, the LA28 Olympic Games, or the LA28 Paralympic Games. SCBA and LA28 reserve the sole discretion to select, screen, assign, reassign, postpone, or decline volunteers for this program and for the 2028 Games, respectively.

We look forward to seeing our Badminton community continue to stay active and support the Games in the coming years.

Below are two helpful links for more information. Details about becoming a line judge or other specific volunteer roles will be shared in 2026 through SCBA and LA28.

• This is the best way to stay updated on all LA28 announcements, including upcoming ticketing on-sale, volunteer information, and more! 

• If a Badminton club is interested in hosting a National Federation in the lead up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028, please complete the survey to be included on our database. National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) have access to this database and can reach out directly to inquire about hosting a training camp. This could be a great way to welcome international athletes into the local Badminton community! 

Click on this link to register for the LA28 Volunteer Program

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are less than 3 years away. 

Badminton Venue; USC Galen Center

Olympics Dates - July 15-24, 2028

Paralympics Dates - August 16-27, 2028