Beginner level player: Has never played before, or plays occasionally, and has little playing experience. Doesn’t know the rules well, and doesn’t know the court layout. They may play with plastic shuttles to start with

Improver level player: Knows rules and how to score, understands the court layout, can serve and sustain a short rally. Plays with hybrid or budget level feather shuttles

Intermediate level player: Knows how to play and can serve and sustain a rally. Is able to play both backhand and forehand shots. Can score and knows basic court positions as well as apply some tactics. Is fit enough to run around the court to reach shots. They will likely know most players, so they can pick balanced games. Plays with real feather shuttles

Advance level player: These are our high ranked players and play fast games and usually enter local inter-club tournaments. They have the experience, technical ability, and tactical knowledge and make less errors on the courts.