Please note spots are limited for this course.

The National Accredited Umpire Course is a 1 day course run by the Badminton Victoria Technical Officials Committee (BVTOC) and delivered in person.

Prior exposure and knowledge of badminton is advantageous but not mandatory. Prior to registration, attendees must complete the items listed below and upload documents as part of the course registration process via Revolutionise.

If payment is not received or correct documentation is not submitted prior to the course, registration may be cancelled. Link to an Instruction Manual for WWCC applications and online courses is provided at the bottom of this page.

1. Understand and speak English fluently
2. Pay course fee
   1. $60 for theory course only, no practical assessment (to add practical assessment at a later date will be an additional $35)
   2. $85 for theory course and practical assessment within 12 months of theory course
3. Obtain a Working With Children Check (WWCC) (or have a current Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration Number)
4. Complete 2x online training courses
   1. Sport Integrity Australia (SIA)
   2. Community Officiating Essential Skills (COES)

After content delivery, at the end of the day attendees have the opportunity to complete a theory assessment in the form of a written examination. Candidates who have successfully passed the theory assessment (pass mark of 80%) will be invited to undertake practical assessment at future tournaments within Victoria to gain the qualification of Badminton Australia National Accredited Umpire.

Further information and pre-reading materials will be provided upon registration and payment.

Please send any queries to bvcoc@badmintonvic.com.au.

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Instructions for WWCC and Online Courses - Technical Officials (February 2025)