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Badminton Development plan
FOREWORD
Badminton Development Plan
Badminton in the Scottish Borders is now making progress with an upturn in participation in recent years. The Borders is currently represented in Scottish National Junior squads with several players competing regularly in BADMINTONscotland and SSBU tournaments. Although the clubs in the region may be small, they offer a combination of casual play, competitive opportunities and coaching facilities and the Borders Badminton Group are keen to increase the number of such clubs in the area thus guaranteeing a steady supply of players to the Border junior squads for development. Badminton has been represented at the Scottish Borders Sports Academy since it’s inception in 2002. The Sport has to compete with other activities for resources in terms of participants, games halls, funding, coaches and volunteers and in order to achieve its aims the Borders Badminton Group have reviewed their development plan. The plan must meet the needs of the existing badminton community and must also lay the foundations for sustainable growth utilizing the guidelines and framework supplied by the National Governing Body, BADMINTONscotland. It will also link with Scottish Borders Council’s strategy for sport and physical activity and take account of the 6 themes within this document.
MISSION -
To promote and develop badminton in the Scottish Borders as a healthy, competitive and inclusive sport, ensuring that badminton is available to all and that pathways exist from beginner through to National Squad level.
VISION -
Achieves and maintains a healthy participation base – Borders wide
Has a thriving school badminton programme
Has a thriving club scene
Provides a clear pathway through which players can progress
Ensures the Borders Squad will be sustainable
Helps develop coaching and volunteer resources in the Borders
Builds strong links between the NGB, the BB Group, Clubs and Schools
Advises clubs to follow the NGB policies and procedures.
Encourages school participation and affiliation with BADMINTONscotland
INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY
To achieve the goals of the Borders Badminton Group, a development plan will be maintained by the group. A draft plan will be created, issued to all Borders Badminton Clubs and related organizations for input and approval, then the plan will be finalised to cover a three year period.
· Our new Development Plan will run from 2009 to 2012. The plan will be reviewed by the Borders Badminton Group on an annual basis (first quarter) with a major review in 2012.
· The three year programme of development will be costed, must be realistic and should address six key strategic areas with targets set to measure the performance of our actions. The plan will serve as a funding tool as well as a framework to inform our decision-making
· All stakeholders e.g. badminton clubs/organizations in the Scottish Borders should agree the plan and actively contribute to the plan. Key partners in delivering this will be Scottish Borders Council, Borders Badminton Group, BADMINTONscotland and SportScotland.
· We have undertaken a review of where we are now and identified our current strengths and weaknesses.
· We must maintain our existing financial viability and pay even greater attention to the crucial roles undertaken by our key volunteers.
BADMINTON IN THE SCOTTISH BORDERS – Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats Analysis (SWOT)
STRENGTHS 1. Badminton is a SBC target sport. 2. Four clubs with good compliment of qualified coaches. 3. Funding is currently accessible for coach education, player and club development. 4. Strong partnerships in place between NGB, BBG, SBC, schools and clubs. 5. Strong junior competitive squad. 6. Border League. | WEAKNESSES 1. Lack of volunteers. 2. Development plan now out of date. 3. Lack of coaches in specific areas. 4. Promotion / marketing / media. 5. Lack of junior and senior competitions. 6. Drop out by teenagers. 7. Lack of clubs in specific areas. 8. Transport difficulties in rural area. 9. Lack of electronic communication links. |
OPPORTUNITIES 1. Opportunities for further partnership working. 2. Opportunity to include players and coaches with disabilities. 3. Promote positive health gains. 4. Three new high schools coming on stream. 5. Links to BS new strategy and PASPE strategy. 6. Increased involvement with active schools. 7. Develop level UKCC L1 coaches. 8. Develop school club links. 9. Develop badminton in primary schools. 10. Further development of junior squad. 11. Build on interest generated from Commonwealth Games & Olympics. 12. Improve electronic communication. | THREATS 1. Competition from other sports. 2. Reluctance of some senior clubs to incorporate juniors. 3. Influence of media and games consoles. 4. Over dependence on a few individuals. 5. Rising costs under new school structures. 6. Administration required to run clubs / competitions. 7. Legal requirements for volunteer coaches / helpers etc. |
DEVELOPMENT PLAN KEY SECTIONS
1. CLUB DEVELOPMENT (building strong and effective badminton clubs - includes funding and communication)
Club structure is a key element for any sports programmes within the community. To assist with developing the existing clubs, officer support from Scottish Borders Council’ Sports Development Unit will be essential. The Officer will be able to guide the clubs to develop their own plans, support coaches, officials, volunteers and identify funding resources.
2. YOUTH PARTICIPATION (encourage uptake of badminton at a junior level) (INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMME)
The plan seeks to identify and deliver opportunities for young people to be introduced to the sport and participate at an appropriate level. This could be through badminton carnivals, holiday programmes or school programmes.
3. COACH / VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT & EDUCATION (ensure continued development and training of coaches, administrators and players)
Working with key partners, SBC’s Coaching Network Development Officer and the Sports Development Officer, a coach education programme for existing coaches, parents and volunteers can be developed . This programme will offer the National Governing Body programmes, Sports Coach UK workshops and any other appropriate education opportunities. The Borders Badminton Group could also link with Volunteer Centre Borders to assist with tasks.
4. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT (ensure continued and effective training of all participants incorporating the NGB recommended techniques)
Clubs will be required to establish a progressive training programme for all age groups.
5. COMPETITION STRUCTURE (generate a competition programme applicable to all age groups)
All clubs and groups should promote competition at an early age by promoting appropriate awards schemes. Existing competitions and tournaments will require continued support from key partners.
6. PATHWAYS TO EXCELLENCE (create an opportunity for grass roots players to progress through school, club, inter area, national levels)
In conjunction with BadmintonScotland, a clear pathway for talented players of all age groups should be implemented. Within the Scottish Borders, players currently attend regional squad sessions with selected players attending the Scottish borders Sports Academy. This is an established 3 day residential camp for the 8 target sports of Scottish Borders Council. There is also an excellence programme, Athlete Support Programme, available within the Scottish Borders to players who meet the criteria.
KEY PARTNERS
Scottish Borders Council
Scottish Borders Council along with key partners and individuals has written its strategy for sport and physical activity which will provide a plan and framework to co-ordinate, develop and guide activities in the Borders until 2011. This strategy is a partnership document and draws together the aims of a wide range of agencies and organizations including NHS Borders, Borders Sport & Leisure Trust, SportScotland, Local Sports Councils, Schools, Clubs, National governing bodies and many more.
Scottish Borders Council’s main Community delivery sections are:
Sports Development Unit: The team works across a broad range of community sporting activities including support to individual athletes, sports clubs, volunteers in sport, sports programmes, sports councils and sports facilities. The Sports Development Unit also supports sports partnerships across the Borders in the development of sport and physical activity.
Active Schools and school Sport: The fundamental aim of the Active Schools Network is to offer school aged children the motivation and opportunities to adopt active, healthy lifestyles now and into adulthood. These opportunities are available before, during and after school, as well as in the wider community across the Borders. There are a total of 16 Active school Co-ordinators working across the region, based in both Primary and secondary schools.
Local Sport Council network: Within the local authority, the Council has established a Local Sports Council Network to promote and co-ordinate sport at club and local level. The 4 sports Councils are serviced by Sports Development officers and assist local clubs to develop their facilities and activity programmes. They will often know of local coaches and training schemes and may be able to provide practical and financial assistance with the development of local sports projects. Making contact with your Local Sports Council may be a good idea whenever you are considering club development.
Badminton Scotland
The role of the governing body in the Borders will be to both direct and assist the Borders Badminton Group to deliver this plan in line with their own development plan. All players and volunteers will have opportunities to participate in badminton to the level they desire.
This strategy is designed to reflect and deliver both national and local priorities for Physical activity, sport and PE. It also takes account of the key issues highlighted through the wide range of stakeholder consultations that took place.
The production of this strategy, covering 2006-2011, will ensure that a strategic approach to physical activity, sport and p.e. can take place to help all individuals and organisations involved across the Borders to co-ordinate their work. It will also provide a distinctive vision for the development of activity, facilities, talented athletes, clubs, volunteering, coaching and physical education.
Whilst Scottish Borders Council has initiated this work, it is not a strategy just for the Council but for all those involved in physical activity, sport and p.e. across the Scottish Borders. It reflects the need for volunteers, professionals, organised groups, agencies, community groups and national bodies to work together to effectively develop a strategy that will bring long term benefits for individuals and for the communities of the Borders.
What does this strategy seek to do?
· Join together partners' plans into a cohesive framework
· Join up developments in physical activity, sport and p.e. so that they are consistent and co-ordinated
· Ensure that sport and physical activity is at the heart of the community planning process
· Provide a rationale for plans and priorities
· Act as a lever for external funding
· Demonstrate the value that physical activity, sport and p.e. can have on the lives of all people in the Scottish Borders.
· Increase participation in physical activity at all levels
· Support and recognise the work of volunteers, clubs and organisations delivering physical activity, sport and p.e.
· Develop more coaches and leaders, and support their development
· Ensure that talented athletes have the support that they require to develop in their sport
· Ensure public money is wisely spent
· Link national priorities to local contexts
· Ensure that opportunities exist for everyone living in the Scottish Borders to participate in physical activity
· Develop lifetime healthy habits in young people
· Provide solutions for barriers to participation
· Use effective communication channels so that all people are aware of the opportunities available
· Help address the needs of the Border communities in a fair and equitable way
· Ensure that quality programmes and activities are accessible and delivered
· Provide a basis for the development of target sports and activities
· Enhance the existing infra-structure for physical activity, sport and p.e.
ACTIVE SCHOOLS NETWORK
The National Strategy for Sport, Reaching Higher, highlights Active Schools as one of the key successes of Sport 21 (the previous National Strategy). Going forward, the Active Schools Network has a critical role to play in realising the vision laid out within Reaching Higher. Active Schools also makes a major contribution to the roles and actions laid out for local authorities within this strategy.
The fundamental aim of the Active Schools Network is to offer all children and young people the opportunities and motivation to adopt active, healthy lifestyles, now and into adulthood.
Active Schools Managers and Co-ordinators are responsible for developing and supporting an infrastructure for Active Schools within the school and wider community. They do this by recruiting, supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community. Active Schools is a key element of the Scottish Government’s drive to get Scotland more active; a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy, Let’s Make Scotland More Active.
Active Schools co-ordinators will play a vital role in encouraging young people to participate in badminton at both school and in clubs, supporting festivals and holiday programmes. Parents will also play a crucial role in supporting children in sport and can be encouraged to volunteer as a coach, committee member, umpire or with the general club business. Active Schools network has a key role in recruiting parents form the school environment.
