This course is the first step along BC's umpiring pathway and designed to provide participants with the introductory knowledge, the training and the confidence to umpire matches during a competition. The learning objectives cover the laws of badminton, scoring on a scoresheet, verbiage, and practical on-court sessions. The course fee includes 8 hours of classroom and practical training combined, a workbook and a log book. For a full description of the various development pathways for Technical Officials, CLICK HERE.
DATE: Saturday, January 18, 2025
TIME: 9:00pm – 5:00pm
LOCATION: Vancouver Racquet Club, 4867 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC
FEE (Officials Members): FREE, includes venue (classroom & courts), Instructor(s), and course materials (All participants must have an "Officials Membership" with BBC which cost $15)
PAYMENT: None, but click this link for info on getting the required officials membership:
https://www.badmintonbc.com/page/35506/Officials
INSTRUCTOR: Frank Price (& Michael Khoo)
CONTACT: technicalprograms@badmintonbc.com
NOTES: Please wear non-marking shoes, dark pants, and a dark blue/black shirt. Bring a coin for coin tosses. Venue has working kitchen and lounge.
Please note
This event is provided for BBC Officials Members ONLY. Recreational or player memberships are not sufficient to access this course. Non-Members will require a "Officials" membership for the current season.