About Technical Officials: The Guardians of the Game
While the athletes are the stars of the show, our Technical Officials are the essential conductors who ensure the game runs with fairness, precision, and integrity. Becoming an official is a challenging, highly rewarding, and incredibly fun way to stay at the heart of the sport you love.
Why Become a Technical Official? Stepping into officiating opens up a world of unique opportunities. It’s a chance to: Gain a Premier View: Be at the center of the thrilling, fast-paced action, with the best seat in the house. Develop Life Skills: Every match is a new challenge that hones your confidence, decisiveness, and leadership—skills that are invaluable both on and off the court. Be Part of the Community: Make new and lasting friends, travel to different locations across Ghana and beyond, and become a key part of the badminton family. Shape the Sport: As the highest authority on the court, you play a crucial role in safeguarding the spirit of the game and ensuring a fair contest for every athlete.
Your Officiating Journey Starts Here There's never been a better time to get involved. The sport simply cannot happen without dedicated officials, making them an integral and respected part of badminton's ecosystem. Ghana Badminton is committed to providing you with the support and guidance you need to start your journey, from your first local tournament to officiating on national and international stages. So, what are you waiting for? Take your first step into this rewarding alternative to playing or coaching. All the information you need about our technical official courses and pathways can be found in the link below. Sign up for an officiating course today, and it’s #AboutTime you started your next chapter in badminton
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National Technical Official Uniform
The National Technical Official (NTO’s) range can be purchased from the Store here.
The initial pre-order window to receive the kit in time for the start of the 2026-27 season is now Open. Details of ordering windows can be found below.
- Initial Window – Order now for delivery before the start of the 2026 season
- Order Period: 20th October 2025 – 30th December 2025
- Surplus stock window – Order now for delivery estimated within 21 working days
Minimum uniform requirements:
| Shirt | Ghana BA Technical Polo Shirt |
| Trousers | Black trousers, or black unbranded trousers material (no jeans, chinos, cords, cargos or tracksuit bottoms of any variety) |
| Shorts | Ladies branded or black unbranded shorts (for AirBadminton only) |
| Shoes | Predominantly dark/Deep Black coloured sports shoes ONLY* |
| Socks | Predominantly dark coloured |
* Expected to be worn by newly qualified NTO’s and by existing NTO’s when replacing their current footwear.
In addition, any of the following can be worn:
| Body warmer | Padded Gilet |
The uniform will become mandatory henceforth