Super Series-Qualification
According to BWF regulations, of the players who enter a Super Series tournament, the 28 top ranking players/pairs in each discipline have the right to go straight into the tournament itself. Those ranked 29-44 play in the qualifying rounds, the top four in which can play in the tournament proper (This means, if a player enters the women’s singles at the Korea Open but she is ranked 45th in terms of world ranking of all the players who have entered, her entry might be rejected.)
In addition, in each disciple, the eight players/pairs with the highest world ranking are seeded. The seeded players are in different areas of the draw so they won’t meet each other before the quarter final stage. This is intended to make the matches from last eight stage more interesting.
Super Series-duration of Tournament
Every Super Series tournament last seven days. Generally speaking the tournaments are played Monday to Sunday. The first day is practice day, the second day the qualifying tournament, with the five days of actual competition starting on the third day.
Super Series-Umpires
The BWF is very careful with regards Super Series umpires. Each tournament must have at least six umpires who are not host country nationals, and four of the six must be BWF certified umpires, while the remaining two must be continental federation certified.
Such high quality umpire teams allow spectators to enjoy the highest quality international tournaments.
Super Series-Obligations of Players
To maintain the excitement and appeal of Super Series tournaments the BWF has formulated a series of player obligations. The aim is to ensure the top players play in Super Series tournaments so that each tournament is exciting and is talked about.
Related regulations are as shown below:
1. The world top 10 ranked players/pairs must take part in the Super Series Premier tournaments.
2. The world top 10 ranked players/pairs must take part in at least four Super Series tournaments.
3. All players who qualify for the annual finals of the Super Series must play.
4. Any player in breach of any of these rules will be fined US$5000 by the BWF or given more stiff punishment by the BWF's Disciplinary Committee.