Course Code: BYO/12/107
Cost: £10

The Badminton Young Official Award (YOA) is aimed at young people aged 14-19. The course is a combination of practical and theory sessions designed to equip the Young Official with the necessary skills and a qualification that will allow them to officiate at badminton events.

Course Content:
- The Laws of Badminton
- Scoring and Umpiring
- Service Judging
- Line Judging
- Match Control
- Health & Safety

Following the completion of this Award the Young Official will be directed towards officiating at badminton competition, starting with low level events, and leading onto some being selected to officiate at high profile events such as the UK School Games.

The YOA is delivered by trained BADMINTON England Tutors. Delivery is supported by a dedicated Tutor CD Rom resource. Each candidate will receive a resource pack including a Young Officials Student CD Rom and a copy of the Umpires Assistant CD Rom developed with RSL Media Partners.

Please complete the application form found HERE and quote YOA/12/107.  The form needs to be signed by the candidate’s parents/guardians and given to the tutor on the day of the course.