LOOKING FOR A COACH?
If you would like a coach to deliver for you, please contact our Schools Coaching Co-ordinator, Karen Davison.
NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS
This competition is a team event. Schools can enter teams in Key Stages 3 & 4. Boys and girls play separately. The Championships start with a local round and progress to county, regional and national finals. For more information on this competition including how to enter your school click here.
FREE RESOURCES FROM BADMINTON ENGLAND
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| Aimed at children aged 5-11, The Racket Pack provides fun and engaging skill-based sessions, ensuring a positive first experience of badminton regardless of whether you are in a school, club or leisure centre.
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Aimed at young people aged 12-16 the online SmashUp Secondary Resource provides both technical guidance and lesson plans to support delivery in both schools and clubs.
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Click here for more information and to register for free access to both programmes.
BADMINTON ENGLAND AWARD COURSES
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| The Young Official Award (YOA) is aimed at ages 14-19. It is a four-hour course (two hours theory, two hours practical) and is delivered by Badminton England endorsed tutors.
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The Badminton England Young Leader Award (YLA) is an opportunity for leaders to develop skills that will assist them to lead and volunteer in their local badminton environment. The award is aimed at anyone aged 13+, takes approximately 6 hours to complete and is delivered through a series of workshops. |
If you are interested in running either a Badminton Young Officials Award or Young Leader Award in your school, contact Holly Robson, BE’s Relationship Manager.
BADMINTON WORLD FEDERATION FREE RESOURCES
The Badminton World Federation provides SHUTTLE TIME. This programme is suitable for all ages and consists of a Teachers Manual, a comprehensive set of Lesson Plans and over 90 YouTube video clips. Click the links below to access these.
Teachers Manual Lesson Plans Video Clips
For more information visit BWF Shuttle Time where you can register for free. There are also Shuttle Time Apps available from GooglePlay and AppStore.