Self-Assessment
The Summary of Performance Centre Criteria are the minimum operating standards which need to be achieved in order to operate as a Performance Centre. It will not be necessary in every instance that criterion are met prior to award, and can be worked towards over the three-year tenure. Further and more detailed guidance about these expectations are included within the Development Plan template, which can be found below in the Application Resources section.
If your club is interested in applying to become a Performance Centre, please contact your Regional Manager and County Badminton Association.
Application
Application is an open and transparent process, although there is a limit to the funding available. However, as demonstrated by the models and guidelines within the Coaching & Mentoring Handbook it is possible and it is the long-term vision that all Performance Centres can be self-financing. Consequently if funding is not available you are still eligible to pursue and apply for Performance Centre status.
This section of the website provides a suite of resources and templates designed to support the overall application and post offer process.
Application Resources
BADMINTON England recommend you use the the Coaching & Mentoring Handbook to assist and support the production of your Development Plan and Budget. Get Adobe Reader.
Calendar
The Performance Centre Calendar provides details of the published dates in respect of the following:
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Application submission
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Assessment Panel (Quarterly)
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Announcement of outcomes (Week commencing)
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Seminar & Training Days (Bi-annually)
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Formal review group (Annually)
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Regional Managers reporting dates (Six-monthly)
Announcement of Panel Outcomes
During the outcome week once the Panel Minutes have been confirmed by the members of the Assessment Panel, they are then circulated to Regional Managers. The announcments are made as follows:
- Regional Managers contact applicants by telephone
- Regional Managers contact County Badminton Associations
- Club Support Manager issues formal letter
