Looking to sharpen your skills and knowledge during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Check out the various online components, courses and resources provided by the BWF platform which are useful for anyone wishing to work in a badminton organisation.
“The platform is a very useful tool in general, but especially now that people’s normal routines have been disrupted and they are seeking to learn something new. I hope that more and more people will take advantage of the various resources available, including educational manuals as well as short courses offering certification,” said Sharon Springer, BWF Senior Education Manager.
There are 5 categories available:
Shuttle Time
Shuttle Time is designed to support children into leading an active and healthy lifestyle through badminton. The Shuttle Time programme is made up of a series of free teaching resources, which include: A Teachers Manual, 22 Lesson Plans and 92 supporting Video Clips.
Coach Education
Free access to level 1 and 2 coaching manuals and supporting video clips, available in various languages.
Technical Officials
Contains the Line Judges’ manual, Umpires’ manual level 1 and Referees’ manual level 1 along with supporting video clips, available in various languages.
Event Management
An online component which contains 5 modules and forms the basis for the Level 1 events workshop. Learn more about the process of event organisation including setting achievable objectives, understanding relationships and establishing committees.
National Administration
This programme is aimed at federations or associations looking to develop badminton within their area.