The BWF is pleased to provide information on two initiatives to support the development of Para badminton globally. Members Associations, National Paralympic Committees and National Para Badminton Associations are invited to submit applications for the following programmes in 2022:
- Female Participation Grants
- Para Badminton National Classifier Workshops
For more information, please kindly contact BWF Development Officer, Erica Khoo ([email protected])
The Female Participation Grant offers opportunities for female athletes to apply for financial support to attend and be Internationally Classified at a number of BWF sanctioned International tournaments in 2022.
To be considered to receive a participation grant from the BWF, athletes must meet the following criteria:
- Be affiliated to their National Badminton Federation / National Para Badminton Federation / National Paralympic Committee
- Be eligible to be internationally classified by the BWF in one of the six Para badminton Sport Classes (WH1, WH2, SL3, SL4, SU5 & SH6)
- Participate in structured badminton training on a weekly basis (minimum)
Successful applicants will be selected and may receive a full or partial grant to allow them to attend and be Internationally Classified at a BWF sanctioned International tournament in 2022. The BWF will notify all National Badminton Federations / National Para Badminton Federations of the outcome of their applications by 28th February 2022.
Please note the maximum number of applications per country is TWO.
Please note the maximum amount which can be applied for per athlete is $1,000 USD.
Deadline of application is 18th February 2022.
BWF National Classifier workshops involve a combination of theory and observation sessions, and are designed to support National Badminton Associations, who wish to deliver Para badminton activities and tournaments in their country.
WHO CAN ATTEND
The National Level 1 Classifier Workshop is open to anyone with an interest in Para badminton and athlete classification. The course does not require a background in the field of medicine or physiotherapy, however to progress to the National Level 2 Classifier Workshop a medical or physiotherapy qualification is a prerequisite.
We therefore advise Member Associations and National Paralympic Committees to select representatives based on their long-term plans to develop a national classifier workforce.
Please note that attending these workshops does not qualify a person to classify athletes at an international level. For more information on the BWF Para badminton classifier structure and pathway please click here.
BWF NATIONAL LEVEL 1 CLASSIFIER WORKSHOP
The aims/objectives of the National Level 1 Workshop are:
- To introduce the theory of classification in Para badminton.
- To introduce the Minimal Impairment Criteria and show how these are applied in Player Evaluation.
- To observe Player Evaluation under supervision and identify the stages and the roles of the Classifier in the process.
BWF NATIONAL LEVEL 2 CLASSIFIER WORKSHOP
The aims/objectives of the National Level 2 Workshop are:
- To focus in detail on the theory of classification in Para badminton.
- To focus in detail on the Minimal Impairment Criteria and show how these are applied in Player Evaluation.
- To observe Player Evaluation under supervision and identify the stages and the roles of the Classifier in the process.
In order to attend this course participants must meet the following criteria:
- Participant must be a certified medical professional
- Participant must have attended BWF National Level 1 Classifier Workshop previously (please attach copy of National Level 1 Classifier Workshop certificate with your application)
Please complete the attached application form fully, in English and send to BWF Development Officer, Erica Khoo [email protected] by the closing date specified for each workshop. Places are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
