Between each Olympic Games, the IOC, the IFs and NOCs focus on developing sport and Olympic Solidarity plays an important role in this.
Olympic Solidarity is the organization responsible for distributing the share of television revenue from the Olympic Games that is allocated to NOCs. It assists NOCs and Continental Associations to develop sport through programs which are based on specific development needs.
The four priority areas for sport development programs are:
- Athletes
- Coaches
- NOC Management
- Promotion of Olympic Values
Badminton Development
National Badminton Federations/Associations can apply for funds to assist running specific courses and programs. All applications MUST go through National Olympic Committees. National Badminton Association can receive:
- Funding for specific projects;
- Funding for athlete training - includes high level training at Training Centres;
- Funding for post-graduate education and training courses for coaches;
- Funding for coach education at the BWF WTC Saarbrucken (Internship);
- Funding for expert consultants in your sport and sport administration to improve the national and local sports structure.
It is important to contact your NOC and build the linkages with badminton, your National Badminton Federation and your NOC.
The BWF and Continental Confederations can assist National Badminton Associations.
The BWF can provide expert coaches for Olympic Solidarity National Technical Courses for Coaches. Contact Gunther Huber for assistance: gunther@internationalbadminton.org
National Federations should request information from their NOCs on:
1. What Olympic Solidarity funding is available through your NOC;
2. The application process.
Resources
The following resources have been prepared to assist national Badminton Associations / Federations to access funding through their National Olympic Committee.
1. Olympic Solidarity – Guide for BWF Member Associations
2. Olympic Solidarity - Technical Courses for Coaches – Level 1
3. Olympic Solidarity – Badminton Level 1 Organization Standards / Syllabus
4. Overview – Sample Olympic Solidarity Course (10 days)
5. Needs Questionnaire to Assist in Requesting BWF Expert Coach
6. Sample Letter and Budget to NOC.
Staff Contact
Gunther Huber, Director of Performance Development
Tel: +49 681 3879 147
Fax: +49 681 3879 370
Mobile: + 49 172 6360 490
Email: gunther@internationalbadminton.org
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