2020 is set to be an exciting year for our juniors with some new tournaments, the Mainland Champs getting more popular, and of course the Nationals to aim towards! Badminton Canterbury need to appoint selectors and coaches for our Junior program.
We require coaches for our Junior Rep program for the four age groups (Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 and Under 19). The lead coaches are all paid positions, assistant and trainee coaches if required, may also be appointed at the discretion of BC.
- Run pre-season training and junior squads throughout the season (1 – 2 per week)
- To advise the junior convenor of any individuals that are attending training so that they can be appropriately invoiced for the training block.
- Team selection in conjunction with appointed Selectors
- To run a fitness session such as the beep test (as a base measure at the start of the season) for selection purposes. The results are to be shared amongst selectors
- To ensure attendance register for pre-season and junior squad training is kept up to date. This is to assist with team selection – not used for invoicing for training.
- To agree at the start of the season with the other selectors on the number of people travelling within each team
- To implement a coaching programme that develops each player and the team to a level of standard required for the competition.
- To provide an excellent role model by always setting an example of good conduct through dignity and respect for everyone.
- To assist the Manager during both training and competition with the administration of the team.
- To support the players during the competition (Both teams and individuals) by providing coaching, guidance, and encouragement.
- To select the team for each tie within the requirements requested by the Tournament Officials. To meet all the guidelines and requirements of the Tournament Officials.
- To provide a report at the end of the competition to Badminton Canterbury
- To invoice the office for work completed within the month
The Coaches will be required to attend the relevant BC Regional Coaching days (16th February, March 29th, May 10th and August 9th) and the Junior Super Series Tournament (8th March, 28th June, 13th September) to observe players along with the selectors. Please read the relevant rep program for the age group you wish to coach to ensure you would be available for the tournament dates.
Expressions of interest should be submitted using the form below.
U13 Performance Program
Pre-season with club and or BC Development Squad (Mondays with Alfie)
Trials Expected to attend.
For Nationals: BC Regional Coaching Days on 16th February and 29th March, plus additional trial day if necessary. Performance at BC Junior Super Series
For South Islands: BC Regional Coaching Days on 10th May and 9th August, plus additional trial day if necessary. Performance at BC Junior Super Series
Squads announced 20th July for South Islands
Team Announcements will be made via email and letter, and published on Facebook
Nationals - 6th April
South Islands - 10th August
Weekly Training all players are expected to attend.
Nationals - week of 28th April 10-week training programme starts
South Islands - week of 27th July 8-week training programme starts
Tournaments including minimum requirements for team selection. Playing in another provinces age group tournament is also recommended.
Junior Super Series (8th March, 28th June, 13th September)
BC U13 Open (16th & 17th May)
YONEX NZ Team Championships – Palmerston North (5th – 8th July)
South Island U13/U15/U17 Team and Individual Championships - Christchurch (27th – 29th September)
Rest Periods Weeks of 14th April, 21st April, and 20th July
U15 Performance Program
Pre-season with club and or BC Development Squad (Mondays with Alfie)
Trials Expected to attend.
For Nationals: BC Regional Coaching Days on 16th February and 29th March, plus additional trial day if necessary. Performance at BC Junior Super Series
For South Islands: BC Regional Coaching Days on 10th May and 9th August, plus additional trial day if necessary. Performance at BC Junior Super Series
Squads announced 20th July for South Islands
Team Announcements will be made via email and letter, and published on Facebook
Nationals - 6th April
South Islands - 10th August
Weekly Training all players are expected to attend.
Nationals - week of 28th April 10-week training programme starts
South Islands - week of 27th July 8-week training programme starts
Tournaments including minimum requirements for team selection. Playing in another provinces age group tournament is also recommended.
Junior Super Series (8th March, 28th June, 13th September)
St Paddy’s Tournament (optional tournament) (13th & 14th March)
YONEX NZ Team Championships – Palmerston North (6th – 8th July)
BC U15 Open (21st & 22nd August)
South Island U13/U15/U17 Team and Individual Championships - Christchurch (27th – 29th September)
Rest Periods Weeks of 14th April, 21st April, and 20th July
U17 Performance Program
Pre-season with club and or BC Development Squad (Mondays with Alfie)
Trials Expected to attend.
For Nationals: BC Regional Coaching Days on 16th February and 29th March, plus additional trial day if necessary. Performance at BC Junior Super Series
For South Islands: BC Regional Coaching Days on 10th May and 9th August, plus additional trial day if necessary. Performance at BC Junior Super Series
Squads announced 20th July for South Islands
Team Announcements will be made via email and letter, and published on Facebook
Nationals - 6th April
South Islands - 10th August
Weekly Training all players are expected to attend.
Nationals - week of 28th April 10-week training programme starts
South Islands - week of 27th July 8-week training programme starts
Tournaments including minimum requirements for team selection. Playing in another provinces age group tournament is also recommended.
Junior Super Series (8th March, 28th June, 13th September)
St Paddy's Tournament (13th and 14th March)
BC U17 Open (16th & 17th May)
Canterbury Open (A & B Grade) (20th & 21st June)
YONEX NZ Team Championships – Palmerston North (6th – 8th July)
South Island U13/U15/U17 Team and Individual Championships - Christchurch (27th – 29th September)
Rest Periods Weeks of 14th April, 21st April, and 20th July
U19 Performance Program
Pre-season with club and or BC Development Squad (Mondays with Alfie)
Trials Expected to attend.
For Nationals: BC Regional Coaching Days on 16th February and 29th March, plus performances at St Paddy's Tournament and BC Junior Super Series
For South Islands: 2nd February
Squads announced 9th February for South Islands
Team Announcements will be made via email and letter, and published on Facebook
Nationals - 6th April
Weekly Training all players are expected to attend.
Nationals - week of 4th May 9-week training programme starts
South Islands - week of 10th February 10-week training programme starts
Tournaments including minimum requirements for team selection. Playing in another provinces age group tournament is also recommended.
Junior Super Series (8th March, 28th June, 13th September)
St Paddy's Tournament (13th and 14th March)
South Island U19 Team and Individual Championships – Dunedin, followed by Otago Open (21st – 24th April )
Canterbury Open (A & B Grade) (20th & 21st June)
YONEX NZ Team Championships – Palmerston North (6th – 8th July)
BC U19 Open (21st and 22nd August)
Rest Periods Weeks of 27th April, and 20th July
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