Being a badminton official is an exciting, challenging and varied role.

If you want to learn about how to be an official or tournament organiser there are a variety of education and training opportunities available for you.  We are rolling out a programme in partnership with the respective associations and experts within each field.  As more courses become available the details will appear on this page. 

Courses Coming Up

Officials Assistant

Please click here to download information about the Officials Assistant Course

There are no courses planned at the moment, for more information or to request a course please contact the Education and Training Team to book a place - 01908 268400 or education@badmintonengland.co.uk

Tournament Organiser/Referee

Please click here to download information about the Tournament Organiser/Referee Course

How to apply for a course

If you have decided that you want to attend a course please download and complete the application form below and send it to the Education and Training Team, either by email to education@badmintonengland.co.uk or in the post, along with the appropriate payment (card payments are possible for emailed applications)

Please click here to download the Officials Education Candidate Application form

Umpire (in partnership with the Badminton Umpires Association of England)

To book a place on an Umpires course you need to register with the Badminton Umpires Association of England directly by clicking here

Badminton Young Officials Course

For more information about the Young Officials Course and details about booking one for your school or club, click here