Schools have a vital role to play in attracting and retaining a young person’s interest in badminton, so it is crucial that their experience is enjoyable, appropriate and progressive. There are two phases of criteria for schools, designed to recognise the important role that schools play and to ensure that pupils have a positive experience within, and exposure to, the sport of badminton.
Accredited Premier Schools Accredited F.E Colleges
Mission Statement and Vision:
Premier School criteria is applicable to Secondary Schools only. This criterion requests a higher level of commitment towards badminton within the school activities.
The F.E. Premier College criteria is consistent with the Premier Schools but with slight variations to accommodate college requirements.
Premier Schools and Premier Colleges will:
- Promote badminton in Schools, Colleges and the Community Badminton Network 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 school / college 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
