How to play Badminton:
1.try a Be Active badminton programme

2. look for a club

3. get along- get involved and BE ACTIVE !

4. buy equipment-

5. play in a tournament
6. watch a movie
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free newsletter twice a month
Coming BAWA meetings:

BAWA Board Wed 4th June 2008 at Badminton WA office, Kingsway.

 
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Badminton Association of Western Australia, Kingsway International Sports Stadium, Kingsway, Madeley. Postal: PO Box 39 Madeley WA 6065 ph: 9409 4433 f: 9409 4466

 

Coaching and development
Badminton WA Be Active Badminton Programmes
Badminton WA Be Active 2008 programmes Promoting the "Be Active" message,
Badminton WA is proud to offer the following programmes in 2008
JUNIOR ACCESS
FRIDAY - 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm - $5 Vic Park Leisure Centre, Kent Road, Vic Park -
SATURDAY - noon to 1.30 pm - $4 South Lake Leisure Centre, South Lake Rd,
SENIOR ACCESS
FRIDAY - 8.00 pm to 9.30 pm - $5 Vic Park Leisure Centre, Kent Road, Vic Park -
SATURDAY - 1.30 pm to 3 pm - $6 South Lake Leisure Centre, South Lake Road,
BABES
SUNDAY - 11.30 am to 1.30 pm - $5 Melville Recreation Centre, corner of Canning Highway and Stock Road, Melville
SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT
Contact the State Development Coordinator, Norm Anthony (norm.abp@bigpond.net.au) to initiate Badminton programmes at your school.
GALA DAY
Gala Day tournaments are planned around the state to help new clubs and bring badminton communities together. Stay tuned with www.badmintonwa.org.au
TRY BADMINTON CLUB GRANTS
Try Badminton Club grants are available for clubs promoting the sport. Contact Executive Officer , Toby Hodgson * bawa@badmintonwa.org,au) to find out more.
 
Badminton WA Be Active programmes- initiated in 2007 & still in progress
Kingsway Indoor Stadium
1. Tuesday - 6 pm to 7.30 pm - coaching & 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm games
2. Wednesday - 5.15 pm to 6.30 pm - junior coaching 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm junior and senior coaching & 8.00 pm to 10 pm games
3. Thursday - 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm coaching and games for Seniors (55 PLUS)
4. Saturday - 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm coaching and games PLUS + (FITNESS, AGILITY, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING training)
5. Sunday - 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm - coaching and games
South of the River
1. Saturday 9.30 am to 11.30 am- Leeming Recreation Centre - coaching & games
2. Saturday noon to 1.30 pm - South Lake Recreation Centre - junior access
3. Saturday 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm - South Lake Recreation Centre - senior access
4. Sunday 9.30 am to 11.30 am - Melville Recreation Centre - coaching and games
 
Further details are available phone Toby Hodgson, Executive Officer on 9409 4433 or email bawa@badmintonwa.org.au:
updated Toby Hodgson, Badminton WA Executive Officer, 19th June 2008
The Heart Foundation recommends that you find 30 minutes or more of moderate physical activity on most or all days of the week for good heart health.
Badminton WA player pathways- including events
Coach training
contact us to register your interest in becoming a Badminton coach Badmintonwa email link
BAWA coaches directory
State Teams selection, national calendar and entry forms

Join in the excitement of representing your State, and leading to representing your country by nominating yourself for a Squad to attend a national Competition.

Or maybe you want to help the team how about Selector, coach or manager position ?
June Bevan Under 17 April
CP Maddern Under 19 June
Ede Clendenin opens August
Val Nesbitt under 15 Septermber
Badminton WA State Teams timeline
Month week date Action Event Title
February 4 20/2/08 tournament nomination forms available Tournament - Ede Clendinnen - Open
April 2 11/04/08 tournament nominations due rsvp Tournament - Ede Clendinnen - Open
August 3 TBA tournament event Tournament - Ede Clendinnen - Open
         
September 1 5/9/07 tournament nomination forms available Tournament- June Bevan - under 17
November 4 28/11/07 tournament rsvp Tournament- June Bevan - under 17
December 1 7/12/2007 appoint Team manager and coach Tournament- June Bevan - under 17
December 2 14/12/2007 Team nominee meeting Tournament- June Bevan - under 17
December 2 14/02/2007 Team selection day Tournament- June Bevan - under 17
April 1 TBA tournament event Tournament- June Bevan - under 17
         
February 1 5/2/08 tournament nomination forms available Tournament - CP maddern- under 19
March 2 14/3/08 tournament nominations due rsvp Tournament - CP maddern- under 19
July 1 5th-12th July 2008 tournament event Tournament - CP maddern- under 19
         
February 4 27/2/08 tournament nomination forms available Tournament- Val Nesbitt- under 15
April 2 11/04/08 tournament nominations due rsvp Tournament- Val Nesbitt- under 15
September 1 TBA tournament event Tournament- Val Nesbitt- under 15
         
 
Badminton WA Coach Accreditation policy

A newly adopted policy that mirrors the Badminton Australia Scheme for all coaches.

Download and apply to become a Badminton WA coach and recieve support, insurance and employment opportunities.

Badminton WA coach accreditation policy document