Coach Education

UKCC Badminton Level 1

This course is open to everyone-staff, students and members of the public.
The course is mainly practical based with some theory/classroom sessions. The course offers an introduction to safe and ethical coaching, preparation to delivering coaching activities, delivering of coaching activites and coaching badminton.

Awarding Body Course Level Course Dates Times Cost Location Booking/Further Information
1st 4 Sport UKCC
Badminton
Level 1
Look out for new dates TBC £215 Badminton England Member
£225 Non Member #
Sport Central *

# Subject to change

Requirements:

  • Candidates must be 16 years old or above to take the course.
  • Candidates must have knowledge of how to play badminton and be able to hold a short rally.

*Booking/Further Information:

UKCC Badminton Level 2

Awarding Body

Course Level Course Dates Times Cost Location Booking/Further Information
1st 4 Sport UKCC
Badminton
Level 2
Look out for new dates TBC £380 BE Member
£370 BE Senior Member
£355 BE Coaching Reg Member #
Coach Lane *

# Subject to change

Requirements:

  • Candidates must be 18 years old or above to take the course.
  • Candidates must hold a current UKCC Badminton Level 1(Teachers and certain other circumstances may apply to Badminton England for certain exceptions)

*Booking/Further Information:

Start Badminton

What:
A six week course of 1 hour sessions designed for complete beginners who fancy trying a new activity or for those who have played a little beofre and are lookignt o improve on their skills

Additional Information:
Rackets and Shuttles are provided. Wear comfortable sports clothing.

Who:
Students & Staff

Criteria:
No previous experience needed, beginners are welcome.

Duration:
6 weeks

Day, Dates, Times and Location:

Day Dates Times Location
Tuesday 8th May - 19th June
(No session on 5th June due to bank holiday)
17:00 -18:00 Sport Central

Cost:
Members* - £10
Non members - £15

*Sport Central or Coach Lane membership.

Booking Information:
You can book your course using our Online Booking System, visiting Sport Central or Coach Lane Reception or telephoning either facility 0191 227 4700 (Sport Central) and 0191 215 6575.

If you choose to use our Online Booking System you will need to do the following:

  1. Enter your Login ID (students and staff- this is your computer username). If you are not a student or staff member of Northumbria University you will need to sign up.
  2. At the top right hand corner click on change and select Courses and Coaching
  3. Click on ‘Make a Booking’ and then select Start Courses
  4. Then choose the Start Badminton course you would like to book

 

Develop Badminton

What:
A fresh, sociable badminton initiative that should encourage everyone to grab a racket, rally around some friends and head for some on court action! Whether you want to drop shot your way to a lower clothing size or burn off those extra calories, our Develop/No Strings badminton is the place to be.

Additional Information:
Rackets and Shuttles are provided – but you can bring your own.

Who:
Students, Staff & Public

Criteria:
No previous experience required, suitable for all ages and abilities.

Day, Dates, Times and Location:

Day Dates Times Location
Sunday 15th April to 3rd June 2012 09:30-11:30 Sport Central

Cost per Session:
Members* - £2
Concession** - £3
Non members - £4

*Sport Central or Coach Lane membership.
**Northumbria University students, staff, Active Newcastle card holders, U16's and over 60's. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Booking Information:
You can book your course using our Online Booking System, visiting Sport Central or Coach Lane Reception or telephoning either facility 0191 227 4700 (Sport Central) and 0191 215 6575.

If you choose to use our Online Booking System you will need to do the following:

  1. Enter your Login ID (students and staff- this is your computer username). If you are not a student or staff member of Northumbria University you will need to sign up.
  2. At the top right hand corner click on change and select Courses and Coaching
  3. Click on ‘Make a Booking’ and then select Develop Courses
  4. Then select the Develop Badminton course that you would like to book.
Advance Badminton - Ladders

What:
Looking for some competitive matches in a set-up that doesn’t take itself too seriously?? The Ladder lists all competitors and each week everyone has one challenge match to propose. How you get on against your fellow competitors determines where you are on the Ladder!  Get on court and get competing!!

Additional Information:
Rackets and Shuttles are provided – but you can bring your own.

Who:
Students, Staff & Public

Criteria:
No previous experience required, suitable for all ages and abilities.

Duration:
Per semester (approx 10 weeks)

Dates, Times & Location:

Day Dates Times Location
Sunday 15th April to 3rd June 2012 11:30 - 13:00 Sport Central

Cost:
 £10 (all entries)

Booking Information:
You can book your course using our Online Booking System, visiting Sport Central or Coach Lane Reception or telephoning either facility 0191 227 4700 (Sport Central) and 0191 215 6575.

If you choose to use our Online Booking System you will need to do the following:

  1. Enter your Login ID (students and staff- this is your computer username). If you are not a student or staff member of Northumbria University you will need to sign up.
  2. At the top right hand corner click on change and select Courses and Coaching
  3. Click on ‘Make a Booking’ and then select Start Courses
  4. Then choose the Badminton Ladder Match you would like to book.

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