Schools

Affiliation runs from October 1st until September 30th. The cost for SSP membership is £56.00 and for an individual school is £46.20. A full list of affiliation benefits and an application form can be obtained from the Young People & Schools area of the BADMINTON England website.

What is It ?
It is a nationwide competition for all Secondary Schools. Matches will be played under the same rules throughout the country, and winning teams will progress through the rounds to reach a national final which will be organised by BADMINTON England at the National Badminton Centre:

What Does It Involve ?
There will be four Inter-School competitions split by sex and age; Boys KS3 and Girls KS3, Boys KS4 and Girls KS4. Each team will consist of 4 players

The first rounds are played within SSPs in November/December, held over one afternoon. Teams play one another in groups, with the group winners moving into a knock-out. The knock-out winner will proceed to the next round which will be the county final. This will be held the week beginning February 4th with winners going onto the Regional rounds. Regional rounds will be played by April 11th with winners going onto the National Final to be held in late April/May.

All of the SSPs within Essex are taking part in the partnership rounds along with the Havering and Emerson Park SSPs. The competitions start after the Autumn half term.

Further information click on National Inter-Schools Badminton Championships

BADMINTON England offer a number of courses for teachers, coaches and Adults Other Than Teachers (AOTTs), to enable you to deliver fun and progressive badminton activities in schools and junior clubs. Whether you are already teaching badminton or would like some help to get you started, we guarantee that you will be able to learn something from one of the courses within the programme. For more detailed information on the course and resources available click on Badminton Junior Programme Education Courses.

The Badminton Junior Helper Award (BJHA) is aimed at young people from 13 years upwards. The course is presented as a series of workshops focusing on each aspect and is designed to present the early stages of leadership in a fun yet informative way.

Course length: 6 hours

Course content: team work, leadership, managing a session of activity, organising, managing and planning an event.

The BJHA can be delivered by teachers (supported by training if required) or by BADMINTON England specified tutors. Delivery is supported by a dedicated tutor CD Rom resource with PowerPoint slides, and supported by a student CD Rom with worksheets and record book. If the BJHA course is delivered by teachers, the students will be given a standard White Award. If the course is delivered by a BADMINTON England tutor or a teacher who has attended the Familiarisation Course, the students will be given the advanced Gold Award. Students will also receive either a White or Gold certificate and pin badge.

Further information can be obtained from the BJHA section of the BADMINTON England website.

The Academy Schools Programme is sponsored by Forza Badminton UK. The aims and objectives of the programme are as follows:

Mission Statement and Vision:

Forza Academy Schools will:

• Promote badminton in schools and the local community by providing excellent playing and coaching opportunities for everyone.
• Increase opportunities for playing badminton and raise standards for all and provide opportunities for volunteering and officiating.
• To provide everyone who comes into contact with the Academy a positive experience of badminton.

Key Objectives:

• To support a high quality learning programme in badminton.
• To provide a high quality teaching and coaching programme to support and benefit all students, extending this programme into local schools and the community.
• To provide best practice in the nurturing of young badminton talent, including identification and development of talented performers, coaches, volunteers and officials.
• To raise the profile of the game through enjoyment and opportunity.

There are currently two Academy Schools in Essex, Colbayns High School, Clacton on Sea, and The Deanes Sports College, Benfleet.

If you would like to apply for Forza Academy status, your school will need to provide a 3 year development plan, fulfill a series of criteria and provide evidence to support their commitment to the programme. BADMINTON England will provide support to assist schools in their application and post designation through the Essex Badminton Development Officer.

Further information on Academy Schools can be obtained from the BADMINTON England website.

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