Coach Registration
Coaches are able to register their qualification with Badminton Australia to take advantage on a number of benefits
As part of Australia’s new Coach Framework coaches need to register annually. Being a registered coach brings lots of benefits including:
- Covered by Badminton Coach Insurance when conducting affiliated club or school approved activities (insurance coverage for schools is planned to commence from 1 April 2021 and is subject to State/Territory/BA approval, Also note that this insurance does not cover people coaching in a private capacity outside of endorsed club/state activities)
- Access to resources through Badminton Australia and your State Badminton organisation to support your coaching skills
- Discounts such as 25% off becoming a Badminton Falcon supporter
New Coaches
New coaches can become registered by completing a Foundation Coaching Course. The first step in this process is to complete the online Foundation Coach Course and then book into a Face to Face Coaching course with your State/Territory Badminton organisation. Currently this course is being piloted, however you can still leave your expression of interest to undertake the in person component of the course when it is ready, please click here – https://badmintonaustralia.thinkific.com/courses/foundation-coaching. Completing these two courses successfully provides you with the industry standard badminton qualification for commencing coaches.
The cost of the online course includes the current annual registration fee free of charge.
Re-Registering Coaches
Coaches must register by the 31 March each year by clicking here https://badmintonaustralia.thinkific.com/courses/coach-registration and have completed ongoing coach education. Click here for the policy on self-education for registering coaches.
The costs for re registration per annum are:
Adult – $45.00, Concession – $35.00 and Under 18 $25.00 (includes GST and coach insurance)
*Please note if you have a current 4 year coach registration please email education@badminton.org.au on how you can register annually without any additional cost during the remainder of your 4 year registration)
Updating Your Qualifications
Current coaches can upgrade their coaching qualification. Click here to express your interest in attending a Coach Course
Crown Group
Crown Group is a highly successful property development group, with a reputation for building globally leading luxury and hotel apartments. The Crown Group has been a supporter of the Australian Badminton Open.
Commonwealth Games Australia
Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) is a member-based organisation that administers, controls and coordinates the participation of program sports at the Commonwealth Games every four year. Badminton Australia is extremely proud of its work with CGA and is keen to continue such a great relationship with the staff at CGA into the future.
BWF
The Badminton World Federation is the global body responsible for the development of badminton, with a vision to give every child the chance to play badminton, the BWF are key to the success of badminton at any level. Badminton Australia is a member of the BWF. Having supported the development of international tournaments in Australia and the development of athletes to the highest level, BA is very grateful to have the support of the BWF.
Badminton Oceania
Badminton Oceania is the representative for the Badminton World Federation in the Oceania region. They are responsible for the development and progress of badminton within the Oceania region. Badminton Oceania are a great supporter of Badminton Australia and work closely with BA on a regular basis.
Australian Olympic Committee
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) is a non-government, not-for-profit focused on developing youth and sport. The AOC is responsible for the funding, supporting, selection and sending of Australia athletes to the Olympics every four years. The AOC provides significant support to the Australian Badminton Falcons and the Badminton Australia Performance Pathway. Badminton Australia is very thankful and is perpetually excited for Australian badminton players to represent their country Olympic Games.
Australian Institute of Sport
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is the second arm of the Australian Sports Commission, the focus of the AIS is at all aspects of high-performance sport and as a result Badminton’s High-Performance teams work with the leading minds at the AIS. Badminton Australia has been working with the AIS for many years and with a continued focus on high performance excellence, both home and abroad, is excited to continue to work with the AIS long into the future.
Li-Ning
Li-Ning is a global leader in sports apparel, with a focus on badminton, Badminton Australia is proud to be partnered with an organisation with such a rich and successful history in sport and for it to support the Australian Badminton Falcons. Li-Ning has supported Olympic medal athletes across the world and continues to push badminton apparel forward.
Sport Australia
Sport Australia is an arm of the Australian Sports Commission that is responsible for the broader sport sector. Included in their responsibilities are participation, governance and supporting activities that link to the sport industries growth and sustainability long term. Badminton Australia works closely with Sport Australia in areas of participation, governance and other sport related activities.
YONEX
YONEX has been a supporter of the sport of badminton globally since 1957 when they produced their first badminton racquets. As the business has expanded so too has their equipment and apparel offerings. YONEX has supported badminton in Australia at all levels for a number of years and badminton Australia is very excited to continue its relationship with an organisation that has been involved in the sport for so long.