Course Conductors: Beth Richardson, Bryan Moody, Greg Bury
Location: The Glencoe Club, 636-29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3H 2E1
Dates/Times: Friday, June 8, 2012 6:00-9:00pm & Saturday, June 9, 2012 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $150.00 (includes coaches resource & handouts)
Dress Code: Whites are required including warmups.
Eligibility: To participate in this course, you must be a member in good standing with Badminton Alberta or another provincial or territorial badminton organization. To reserve space, please complete the online registration through: www.badmintonalberta.ca
Space may be limited to 12 participants, please register early. Registration will be provided on a first come/first serve basis.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 7, 2012
For course and registration information, please contact:
Badminton Alberta
60 Patterson Blvd SW, Calgary, AB T3H 2E1
403.297-2722 or entries@badmintonalberta.ca
COURSE OUTLINE
At the end of the course the coach will be able to:
• understand and use a standard method of skill development through the use of drills
• effectively organise large and small groups for skills, drills, modified games, and competitive practice sessions
• familiarize athletes with the Laws of Badminton, etiquette, procedures and organisation of the sport in Canada
• use a variety of proper feeding techniques appropriate to the need of the student
Technical
• teach all Level 1 strokes using a standardised teaching methodology
• visually demonstrate proper technique for both a right and left-handed player
• analyze and correct the curriculum strokes
Tactical
• introduce basic singles strategy
• introduce basic doubles and mixed strategy
Practical
• answer correctly a series of "Why" questions
• plan an effective practice
• shadow-swing all basic strokes
• accurately feed shuttles for all required stroke practice
Sponsors:
Badminton Alberta
Alberta Sport Recreation Parks Wildlife Foundation
National Coaching Certification Program