Racqueteers Award Scheme
This is the start of Taranaki Badminton's resources for Junior success.
Badminton New Zealand has developed an award system to promote skills development in learners.
These awards embodies a vital principle that the primary focus of young players should be on skill development, not winning. More players will be better motivated if they are orientated towards improving their skills rather than trying to win; winning is an outcome of a player performing skills well. This awards enables players to achieve 5 levels of success while becoming much more skillful badminton players in the process.
The Coaches’ role is vital. Nothing in the scheme rewards players who perform the skills younger, faster, etc. therefore the coach can ensure success for the players by encouraging players to take the awards only when they are good enough to pass. There are no time restrictions – no limits on preparation, so in a scheme where the aim is motivation through success, coaches should take responsibility for determining the readiness of the players to be able to pass.
The badminton skills become more difficult the higher the Award. Players will be required to play more shots, with more difficult targets. Footwork has not been included because of the subjective nature of its assessment, but coaches are reminded of its importance in any coaching programme.
Badminton New Zealand has developed an award system to promote skills development in learners.
These awards embodies a vital principle that the primary focus of young players should be on skill development, not winning. More players will be better motivated if they are orientated towards improving their skills rather than trying to win; winning is an outcome of a player performing skills well. This awards enables players to achieve 5 levels of success while becoming much more skillful badminton players in the process.
The Coaches’ role is vital. Nothing in the scheme rewards players who perform the skills younger, faster, etc. therefore the coach can ensure success for the players by encouraging players to take the awards only when they are good enough to pass. There are no time restrictions – no limits on preparation, so in a scheme where the aim is motivation through success, coaches should take responsibility for determining the readiness of the players to be able to pass.
The badminton skills become more difficult the higher the Award. Players will be required to play more shots, with more difficult targets. Footwork has not been included because of the subjective nature of its assessment, but coaches are reminded of its importance in any coaching programme.
1st Award - Merit2nd Award - Bronze3rd Award - Silver4th Award - Gold5th Award - Platinum |