The Badminton Young Official Award (YOA) is aimed at young people aged 14-19. The course is a combination of practical and theory sessions designed to equip the Young Official with the necessary skills and a qualification that will allow them to officiate at badminton events.
Course Length: 4 Hours
Course Content:
- The Laws of Badminton
- Scoring and Umpiring
- Service Judging
- Line Judging
- Match Control
- Health & Safety
Following the completion of this Award the Young Official will be directed towards officiating at badminton competition, starting with low level events, and leading onto some being selected to officiate at high profile events such as the UK School Games.
The YOA is delivered by trained BADMINTON England Tutors. Delivery is supported by a dedicated Tutor CD Rom resource. Each candidate will receive a resource pack including a Young Officials Student CD Rom.
Students upon completing the course will receive an Award certificate.
If you are interested in delivering the Badminton Young Officials Award please download the relevant documents below or contact your local Badminton Regional Officer.
YOA1 Registration Form
YOA2 Cost & Criteria
YOA Process Sheet
Or, if you have completed the Young Officials Award already, go ahead and get involved!
