Courses & Conferences
Information relating to the latest Coach Education courses and workshops as well as the annual Welsh Badminton Coaches Conference will be available from this page.
Latest Courses / Workshops / Courses
Disability Workshop - February 10th, The Flash L.C. Welshpool
Introduction to badminton and coaching basics :-
27th April 2008 - Pembrokeshire (contact Phil Gwyther, email: p.gwyther@pembrokeshire.ac.uk)
30th August 2008 - Bryncethin, Bridgend - Weekend Coaching Workshop (contact - Ian Portway, email: ian.portway@bridgend.gov.uk)
31st August 2008 - Bryncethin, Bridgend - Weekend Coaching Workshop(contact - Ian Portway)
13th September 2008 - Ogmore Comprehensive School (contact - Ian Portway)
29th November 2008 - Ogmore Comprehensive School (contact - Ian Portway)
15th February 2009 - Pencoed, Bridgend (contact - Ian Portway)
7th June 2009 - Ogmore Comprehensive School (contact - Ian Portway)
Coach Education
The following is a list of courses / workshops currently available. Should you wish to enrol on one of the courses please contact the National Development Manager or your local Club Development Coach.
Fun Games Workshop
The Fun Games Workshop is a 3 hour practical workshop which gives the candidate an insight into the development and use of fun games for players of all abilities. Candidates will cover the safety aspects of setting up routines and the variety of equipment that can be used to make the education of players both fun and exciting. This course can also be adapted to suit a variety of groups and times. Please contact the National Development Manager for further details.
Cost of Fun Games Workshop - £35 (WBU Members - £30)
Introducing Badminton & The Coaching Basics Workshop
This 6 hour course is designed to introduce people to the game of badminton and the basics of coaching. Designed as a pre-course to the UKCC Level 1 Assistant coach, it will give the candidate an overview of the laws, scoring, warm-ups, basic strokes, movement and simple routines. Ideal for parents, teachers and volunteers who wish to become involved with coaching and other areas of the sport.
Cost of the "Introducing Badminton & The Coaching Basics Workshop - £55 (WBU Members - £50)
An Introduction to the UK Coaching Certificate
UKCC
UKCC Level 1 - Assistant Coach Award
UKCC Level 1
UKCC Level 2 - Coach Award
UKCC Level 2
Level 1 Disability Badminton Coaching Module
Welsh Badminton has developed a two day coaching module for candidates who wish to develop their coaching skills for athletes with disabilities. The course covers aspects of most disabilities and provides the candidate with experience of coaching a number of different disabilities. Anyone interested in taking this module should contact the National Development Manager.
The cost of the Level 1 Disability Badminton Coaching Module is £80 (WBU Members £70)
