A Badminton Ireland Instructors Course is taking place on the 5th/6th September 2009 in Carrigart Badminton Club.

Times to be confirmed. If you are interested in taking part in the course please contact me on 0876412724 or email me at CLOAKING Thank you David, Details of course below, INSTRUCTORS COURSE: Candidates must be at least 18 years old before the start of the course and should have experience in playing the game. This Badminton Ireland Certificated Course takes place over two days. The course will primarily be of a practical nature with the emphasis on 'Self improvement through coaching'. In addition to Warm ups, footwork, hitting technique and fun games, candidates will take part in the coaching process (Demonstrate, Key Points, Demonstrate, Practice i.e. DKDP) for the following shots: Forehand and backhand Underarm Lifts High Serve Backhand Low Serve Forehand Overhead Clear Forehand Overhead Drop Forehand and Backhand Net Tumble / Spin Backhand Overhead Drop Candidates will also consider Coaching practice, Planning, and Health and Safety. Before a certificate is awarded, candidates must attend the full course and fill in a log book for 10 hours of coaching which must be returned to the Badminton Ireland Office. The Badminton Recruitment policy for coaches will also be in place for this course. Candidates will have to fill in an application form and self disclosure form (declaration on any convictions and giving permission for vetting to proceed where it is available), provide photographic evidence of identity (passport, driving licence) and attend a Child Protection Awareness Course. All participants will be referenced. Once a Certificate of Attendance is awarded, the candidate may take activities within their own club (if affiliated to BI) and assist a Level 1 (or above) Coach.