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Coaching & Officiating

The best way to start coaching is by learning from other more experienced coaches. If you are interested in giving it a try, speak to your club and they will be able to suggest ways you can assist, help out and receive mentoring, plus suggest the best training to complete. If you are coaching children don’t forget you’ll need your Working With Children Check (or equivalent). More information on coach training can be found here

Prospective coaches must be at least 14 years of age in order to complete the Foundation Coach course and it is highly recommended that there is a support process in place to help with development.
In the first instant its best to get in touch with your state or territory as they will have organised the majority of the courses. If they are unable to locate the completion certificate they will get in touch with Badminton Australia.
Depending on the type of course, it will either be organised by your state and territory or by Badminton Australia. Get in touch locally first and they will direct you to the right place.
There is no hard requirement to complete a Foundation course before registering for a BWF Level 1, but it is recommended and you should already be actively coaching at a club level minimum.

Shuttle Smash is the introductory badminton program for children in Australia. Shuttle Smash leaders are engaged with approved venues to deliver the program. More information on completing online training to become a leader here.

Shuttle Time is the Badminton World Federation program for schools and delivered in Australia as part of the Sporting Schools program. More information on the program, completing the free online training and accessing resources here.

Badminton Australia will update states and territories when there is a Level 2 or 3 course available and open for nominations, given these are focused on performance coaches and spaces are limited.
A BWF badminton qualification is accepted in Australia, however in order to become a coach here, you must complete a number of other requirements, including having a Working with Children Check and completing child safeguarding training. All coaches should also be registered with Badminton Australia.

Yes, if you are actively coaching you should be a registered coach. Information on what is needed and how to complete coach registration can be found here

“The best way to start officiating is by putting your hand up to line judge or keep score at local social competitions to gain some experience. If you are interested in becoming a qualified official, speak to your club and they will be able to suggest ways you can assist, help out and receive mentoring, plus suggest the best training to complete. More information on officials training can be found here

Entries & Rankings

If you think something is missing, please email ausnationalrankings@badminton.org.au with the EXACT DETAILS of the player ID numbers, tournament results, and player names.

Email ausnationalrankings@badminton.org.au with the EXACT DETAILS of the player ID numbers, tournament results, and player names if you have found missing, incorrect, or duplicate ranking points in the BA National Rankings.

This number is given to you after you have entered your first Badminton Australia sanctioned tournament. If you have played in a BA sanctioned tournament before, search for your name on our National Player ID Number masterlist which can be found here. If you have played in an international BWF sanctioned tournament, your National Player ID number should be your BWF ID. This is also the number saved in your TournamentSoftware profile, under the section ‘Member ID’ before you enter online in any BA sanctioned tournament. If you think there may be duplicates in the system, or if you need help finding your National Player ID number contact ausnationalrankings@badminton.org.au

Depending on the type of course, it will either be organised by your state and territory or by Badminton Australia. Get in touch locally first and they will direct you to the right place.
Please go through the tournamentsoftware.com password reset process. If you have lost access to the email that you made this account with, you will need to create a new TS account with a current email address. If you need to create a new TS account, please make sure that you add your National Player ID number in the ‘Member ID’ section of the new acccount profile before using the new account to enter sanctioned tournaments online.

Badminton Australia does not have the admin access to merge accounts in TournamentSoftware. We can, however, merge results in the BA National Rankings so all your ranking points appear correctly under your ranking profile. Please email ausnationalrankings@badminton.org.au with the exact details of the player ID numbers, tournament results, and player names if you have found missing, incorrect, or duplicate ranking points in the BA National Rankings.

Submit an entry request to Badminton Australia via this link.
NOTE that you need to submit this form each time you enter an international tournament hosted outside Australia. For local international events, such as Bendigo International or Sydney International, you need to enter via Tournamentsoftware.com in the ‘Australian Entries Only’ event. If this is the first time you are entering a BWF International tournament, then you will also need to apply for a BWF ID number.

You can check for entry deadlines and other international tournament information via the BWF Corporate website, in their Calendar section

If you are a Para Badminton player, entering ‘Partner required’ will be accepted for an international tournament. If you are NOT a Para Badminton player, you need to nominate a doubles partner in your BA International Entry Jotform submission, with the following details about your partner:

First Name
Surname
BWF ID NumberCountry (if not Australian)
– If your partner is Australian, they also need to submit the BA Entry Jotform. International doubles entries for non-para players who enter as ‘partner required’ will not be accepted. 

Head to the BWF Corporate website, in the section ‘Calendar’ and look up the tournament you wish to enter. Click on the name of the tournament and you should see a Prospectus document. The Prospectus should be added to the BWF website a couple of months prior to the entry deadline for that event, and contains helpful information for players.

The tournament Prospectus should confirm method of payment from the host. If they accept cash, then this is the preferred method. If they do not, Badminton Australia may be required to make payment on your behalf, in which case we need you to email baentryofficers@badminton.org.au and request that this payment be made. BA will on-charge the cost of entry fees for players we have made payment for after we have completed payment in an equivalent AUD amount (if the entry fees were charged in an international currency; normally this is USD).

You should request a BWF ID number via the BWF ID Application Form here

When applying for a BWF ID number, Badminton Australia will ask you to provide your passport details and evidence of your Australian residency status, if you are not an Australian citizen. You need to prove that you will be living in Australia for a minimum of 12 months, and that your visa is not expiring in that time. If your circumstances change in the future and you move to another country, you may need to transfer your BWF ID.

Please complete Badminton Australia’s BWF ID Transfer application form here. There is a one-off admin fee of $45 for players who are transferring their BWF ID number in or out of Badminton Australia.

The ‘BWF General Competition Regulations, Section 6. International Representation’ guidelines should confirm whether you are eligible to compete in International Representative events like the continental championships. If you are not an Australian citizen, you may still be eligible to compete as an Australian player in the Oceania Championships IF your BWF ID number has been registered to Badminton Australia for a minimum of 3 years prior to the championships that you wish to compete in.

The BWF Visual Clothing Guide on the BWF corporate website provides guidance around the lettering, size and placement of your name, your country name, and any advertisements on clothing which is permissable to wear on court. The same clothing regulations apply to coaches who wish to attend international events and be courtside to coach players.

If you are an Australian player entered in an international tournament, and you wish to withdraw your entry, email baentryofficers@badminton.org.au as soon as you wish to be withdrawn. There are strict fines imposed by host countries for late withdrawals, and larger fines are even bigger for players who are no-shows.

Participation

Badminton is for everyone and played by hundreds of thousands of people across Australia of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The sport can be as social or as competitive as you’d like, from rallying with friends in the back yard to local tournaments. Book a court or join a club to get started.

Shuttle Smash is our entry level program and perfect for anyone aged 5 – teens to learn the basics of badminton through fun, engaging and enjoyable games. Find out more about the program here. You can also search for a local venue delivering badminton or club through our play finder.

Its never too late to give badminton a go. Search for your nearest venue through our playfinder. Or why not find a coach to help get you started?

You don’t need any special clothing to play, just something comfortable. Although for casual and social players trainers are fine, we’d recommend investing in court shoes for additional comfort as your skill level starts to improve. Equipment you’ll just need a badminton racket, plastic shuttle for beginners and of course something that looks like a net to hit over.

Opportunities to play in social competitions will be organised by clubs or states and territories so its best to get in touch with them.

The minimum age for children to take part in the U13 Nationals, which is the first experience of a national tournament, is 10 years of age as of 1 January in the year the compete. Below 10 years old there is no formal competition, however clubs might organise their own social competitions or states and territories might organise something at the state level.

In badminton, you are considered a veteran player from 35 years old, and there are various opportunities at a local, state and territory and national level to play. Get in touch with your club to find out more or you can take a look at the BA calendar.

No prior badminton experience is required. Shuttle Smash is designed for beginners and is suitable for children with no previous exposure to the sport.

Participants should wear activewear and bring a water bottle. All necessary equipment, including racquets and shuttles will be provided.
Yes, the program is built with an inclusive approach, offering modifications for children with disabilities. Leaders are provided with tools and guidance to adap activities and run sessions that best support children of all abilities.
Shuttle Smash was originally developed for children aged 5-12, but the program is highly adaptable. Activites can be tailored for pre-schoolers, teens, or adults who are new to badminton or have never played before.
Anyone can become a provider, including leisure and recreation operators, sports clubs, community groups, social organisations, NDIS day programs, local governments and charities.
No, you don’t need a badminton court or net. The program is skill-based, so any large indoor or outdoor space is suitable to run the activities safely and effectively.
There is no cost to register as a Shuttle Smash provider, and you can access the lesson plans and marketing materials for free. The only potential cost is purchasing equipment if needed. A pricing tool is available to help estimate participant fees and potential revenue.

Complete the Shuttle Smash provider form to register your interest. Once approved, you’ll recieve access to lesson plans, marketing materials, and equipment purchasing options.

No worries! Badminton Australia provide FREE online training designed to upskill your staff, giving them the knowledge and confidence to lead Shuttle Smash sessions, even if they have no prior badminton experience. If you still don’t have nyone available, contact Badminton Australia who can help connect you with local leaders so your sessions are properly staffed.
The role is open to everyone passionate about sports and eager to guide kids through their first badminton experience in a fun, supportive way. No prior badminton experience is needed, but all leaders must hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Leaders guide paticipants through fun, active experiences, focusing on making sessions engaging and enjoyable. They are provided detailed lesson plans and resources to assist in delivering the program.
Leaders need a current Working With Children’s Check (WWCC). Additionally, completing the free online training provided by Badminton Australia is essential.
Ensure you have a current WWCC, complete the free online training, and contact your local provider to access leader resources.
In addition to a FREE 45min online training course, leaders have access to detailed lesson plans, activity videos, marketing material, an equipment store where they can purchase leader polos and a pricing tool, all to assist in planning and delivering sessions.
You can still become a Shuttle Smash leader! Complete the free online training and get your WWCC. However, to deliver a session, you must be insured, which means you’ll need to be connected to a registered provider or your state badminton body. Badminton Australia can help connect you with local providers looking for leaders.

Schools

The Australian Sports Commission provides funding directly to elibigle schools as part of Sporting Schools grants each term. Schools choose from the range of affiliated sports. For badminton, Teachers can either choose to deliver the sport themselves, in which case they will be sent all the required materials and link to online training, or they can request for a coach-delivered program.

Once the program has been completed, the school uploads the invoices for all costs involved for coaching, equipment, and resources in the acquittals process to receive their Sporting Schools grant funding. Please note in some cases, schools must pay upfront and will receive the costs back.

Badminton Australia will invoice the Sporting Schools booking contact for your school. Please advise Badminton Australia if there is a more relevant email contact, such as your school’s finance department that should receive the invoice.

All coach delivered Sporting Schools programs are organised by our State and Territory member organisation. You will need to contact them to discuss the details the details of a booking and finalise costs.

Once you have submitted a program request you can no longer make changes. Please contact participation@badminton.org.au with your school’s name, the term the booking is in and what the issue is or what you need us to update.

Please go through the tournamentsoftware.com password reset process. If you have lost access to the email that you made this account with, you will need to create a new TS account with a current email address. If you need to create a new TS account, please make sure that you add your National Player ID number in the ‘Member ID’ section of the new acccount profile before using the new account to enter sanctioned tournaments online.

The BWF online learning portal is a separate platform to the BWF Shuttle Time website, and you will need a separate account for each. If you have created new logins and are still having issues, please contact us at participation@badminton.org.au.

Badminton’s has a three step process for independent providers.
Firstly you will need to register onto Officials HQ.

Secondly, complete the Badminton Australia safety assessent form.

Thirdly, if you receival approval to proceed we will send your information to the relevant state and territory for endorsement.

Badminton’s schools program is called Shuttle Time and can be delivered by any school, anytime. You can find more information here or contact participation@badminton.org.au.

Para & Disability

Badminton Australia run classification events and workshops alongside tournaments throughout the year. More information can be found here. Please contact para.classification@badminton.org.au to find out when the next classification event is, and how you can get classified.

Please see more para-badminton information here.

We recommend you contact your State/Territory organisation for information on their para programs and accessible venues. 

Alternatively contact para@badminton.org.au and we can help or you can search our PlayFinder for your nearest club.

Information on entering national para competitions will be provided as part of the tournament details on the BA events calendar which you can find here.

Information on entering international para competitions will be provided as part of the tournament details on the BA events calendar which you can find here.

If you do not already have one, you should request a BWF ID number via the BWF ID Application Form here

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