December Sizzler

Participation Agreements have been issued to all Member Associations that applied for funding. Any questions, comments and feedback are welcome - Note, the Agreements must be signed and returned to BA prior to having payments being processed.

Term 4 Sporting Schools saw at least 86 schools request badminton and around 40 of those matched with a coach. To date, badminton also has 43 registered coaching providers, and 75 endorsed coaches. Members are encouraged to reach out to this increased number of people within the Sporting Schools workforce to provide localised training. While funding for Terms 1 & 2 are open, Google Docs has been updated to reflect an additional tab for Sporting Schools Badminton Demand for Term 1 2016. Happy hunting.

Reminder that nominations for a national Shuttle Time Tutor Training Course are being accepted till Friday 11 December 2015. The proposed date for the course is 30-31 January 2016, and the venue to be confirmed. Also, many thanks to the Members who recently voted for a Shuttle Time flyer. We have selected 2 popular designs that will go to print in DL (envelope) size. Shuttle Time Tutors who attend the national training course can bring these copies back to their relevant State/Territory Associations for promotional use.

While the 2015 badminton season is now over, BA are inviting Member Associations to opt-in to give feedback on a Digital Strategy project. Check your emails for more information, but I have also identified a few individuals for the consultant to interview.

Please note the BA office is closed 24 December - 7 January 2016. I wish all Members and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and encourage everyone to keep me in the loop of all programs and events in your States/Territories for 2016 - this helps to grow the sport profile, and increase our abilty to provide support and share knowledge where possible.

In other news: Swimming's inclusive framework Badminton showcase at Disability Sport & Rec Festival Badminton in Christmas Fair