Badminton Victoria 2023 Annual Report

Acknowledgement of Country

BadmintonVictoriaacknowledgesthatweareworkingand livingonthelandsoftheAboriginalpeoplewhohavebeen custodiansofthislandforthousandsofyears,andpayour respectstotheirElderspast,present,andemerging.

WeacknowledgetheimportantcontributionthatAboriginal andTorresStraitIslanderpeoplesmakeincreatingastrong andvibrantAustraliansociety.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Child Safety

BadmintonVictoriaiscommittedtoensuringthatchildrenand youngpeopleparticipatinginitsactivitieshaveasafeand happyexperience.BadmintonVictoriasupportsandrespects children,youngpeople,staff,volunteersandparticipants.

Wehavezerotoleranceforanyformofbullying,harassment, abuseand/orvilificationtowardspeoplebasedontheirgender identity,sexuality,sexcharacteristics,age,abilityandreligious orculturalbackground.

President’s Message

DearMembers,

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you, our valued members, for your unwavering commitment to advancing our beloved sport. The multitude of programs, school initiatives, performances, and developmental efforts you contribute to are instrumental in propelling badminton's growth in 2023. The contribution from the volunteers and administrators at all the clubs, associations,academies,andvenuesis greatlyappreciated.

Evidently, the sport is flourishing as we witness an increasing number of schools incorporating badminton into their curricula, heightened demand in sporting schools, and a surge in court bookingsacrossVictoria,particularlyin the metro region. Programs such as "ShuttleTime"andtheinterestshownin the Foundation Coaching Courses continued to support the growth The development and growth in parabadminton have been significant in 2023, with the Para-Badminton State Squad supporting this at a highperformance level and programs such astheWheelchairBadmintonLeague.

Considerable time and effort have been dedicated to our State Performance Program since 2022 These initiatives enable us to showcasethestrengthofbadmintonin Victoria, with most players selected for the Falcons Program (National HighPerformance) in 2023 originating from our state. We aim to fortify this program, making it a prominent pathway to national and international success. Congratulations to all VictorianswhorepresentedAustraliain 2023 and secured national titles in openandjuniornationalcarnivalsand local tournament wins. To those vying foraspottocompeteintheParis2024 Olympics, we wish you the very best and eagerly anticipate your future successes.

On behalf of the Board, we ask you to continue challenging yourselves to discover innovative approaches to introduce the sport to newcomers and make it more captivating for those already enthralled Reach out to the operational team at Badminton Victoria to share your ideas, foster collaboration, and explore ways in whichwecancollectivelysupporteach other.

The2023TournamentCalendarthrived with the Protech Elite Series and the Junior Tournament Series, Graded Series, and para badminton events Kudos to the members who hosted these events; we acknowledge the effort and time invested in organising and managing them, and we aspire to enhance the success of future events withyourcontinuedsupport.

We also acknowledge the significant change in our staff in 2023, with Tjitte (TJ) Weistra transitioning to the CEO role at Badminton Australia. CongratulationstoTJ;weareconfident he will excel in his new position. We were pleased to announce Clint Proctor's appointment as Badminton Victoria's CEO. Clint achieved a significant milestone in his initial months by securing AIA Vitality as a sponsor for the Junior Tournament Circuit and the Junior Performance Program

In closing, we express our gratitude to our event sponsor, ProTech, major funding bodies, and partners, including Beyond Bank, BV Business Network (BVBN)Partners,

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), Department of Health and HumanServices,SportsandRecreation Victoria (SRV), VicHealth, VicSport, STrend,andBadmintonAustralia

A special thanks to our committee members – the BV Court Officials Committee (BVCOC) and BV Performance Committee (BVPC). Your passion is undeniable, and we are immensely grateful for your indispensablecontributions.

Lastly, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the dedicated Boardmembersfortheirtirelessefforts throughout the year. Your dedication makes our team formidable and a pleasuretoparticipatein.Thankyouto Clint Proctor and the operational team for their hard work in 2023. Your relentlesspursuitofgrowthshapesour sport in this increasingly competitive environment

President,BadmintonVictoria

RochelleLiyanage

CEO’s Message

This past year has been remarkable growth and accomplishment within our community, a testament to the collaborative effort that defines our badminton community. Our collective success in enhancing the sport could not have been possible without the invaluable contributions of our community clubs, academies, volunteers, stakeholders,andpartners

I sincerely appreciate our passionate Badminton Victoria staff and the coaches, whose unwavering commitment and tireless efforts have been instrumental in driving our achievements. Their dedication is the backbone of our thriving communityandtournaments.

Aheartfeltthankyouisalsodue to the board for their support and guidance, shaping the foundation upon which our successes rest. Together, we have built a solid and resilient community that continues to growandflourish.

The excitement continues as we reflect on the achievements of the ProTech Series and our Victorian Open, both of which witnessed record numbers and displayed phenomenal games. These events elevated our standing and brought our community closer together, seeing the rich history of attendance with the likes of Michael Scandolera and Julie McDonald attending the events, shaping a shared love for the sport

Our community programs, notablytheShuttleTimeinitiative and inclusive club charter, have extended their reach, making badminton accessible in regions such as Shepparton, Ballarat, Bendigo, and across the metro areas. This underscores our commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that badminton becomesasportforall.

This year, we also marked the initiation of the latest programs in our regional high-performance pathway, bringing together crucial member clubs in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Shepparton, and Gippsland. This collaborative effort is geared towards nurturing and developing talentacrosstheregion.

In acknowledging our commitment to inclusivity, I want to thank Veevian Chong for her significant contributions to our State Para Program. Our para-athletes' dedication is commendable, and their commitment to training is inspiring

Furthermore, we are proud to share that we launched the first-ever Wheelchair Badminton League in collaboration with WSBA, a tremendous success that exceeded expectations. We are excited to announce that the league will be back in 2024, providing a platform for inclusivity and celebrating the talentwithinourcommunity.

A special acknowledgment goes to Nick and our events team for their exceptional success in organizing high-standard badminton events. These events give back to our clubs and academies and support the aspirations of young talents seeking to join the BV State Squad andBadmintonAustralia.

Lastly, I sincerely thank our major partners - AIA Australia, ProTech, and Beyond Bank - and all BVBN groupmembersfortheirsteadfast support

As we gather to celebrate these accomplishments, let us also look ahead with enthusiasm and dedication. Together, we can continue to build a stronger, more vibrantbadmintoncommunity. Thank you for your unwavering support.

CEO,BadmintonVictoria WarmRegards

Strategic Overview

BadmintonVictoriaisthestatesportingassociationforbadmintoninVictoria, Australia.Fordecades,wehaveexistedtorepresentandsupportthediverse badmintoncommunityinVictoriaandtoleadandcollaboratewithour passionatememberstobringourstrategicpillarstolife.

BADMINTON VICTORIA STRATEGIC PILLARS

Our Organisation

RochelleLiyanage

ClintProctor

NickPettitt

PeejadeCheng

President/Chair FinanceDirector

PaulReining

CynthiaTam

BhaviDesai PierceLucas

GillianPatmore

BoardMember BoardMember BoardMember BoardMember BoardMember

EventsandMembershipServicesManagers

VarshanaKumaraSwamy

CommunityEngagementManagers

MelanieHeathcote

RuthAngelia ChiefExecutiveOfficer

AccountsManager MarketingCoordinator

VountusIndra

SeniorHeadCoach&JuniorHeadCoach

RossSmith

JuniorStateSquadHigh-PerformanceManager&Coach

Vee-VianChong

JuniorHeadCoach/ParaCoach

NamanBhardwaj

DevelopmentCoach

PastPrograms 2021-2023

Implementedinclusivebadminton programsacrossGeelong,Ballarat, Darebin,Altona,Mornington Peninsula,andSpringvalethrough collaborationwithlocalbadminton clubs,includingBadmintonGeelong, BallaratBadmintonAssociation, WSBA,MorningtonPeninsula BadmintonAssociation,andSEA BadmintonAssociation.Hostedthe BadmintonAbilitiesGamesDayin partnershipwithWSBA,offering participantsfromtheseprogramsa platformforcompetitiveplay.

ALL ABILITIES BADMINTON INCLUSIVE AND CHARTER CLUB PROGRAM

Thisinitiativepromotesandhonours clubsthathaveactivelyendeavoured totransformtheirclubsintoinclusive spaces.Theseclubsundergotraining, developpolicies,andimplement programstailoredforvarious targetedgroups,suchasLGBTQIA+, WomenandGirls,Aboriginaland TorresStraitIslanders,CALD communities,andindividualswith disabilities.TheInclusiveClubs CertificationProgram(ICCP) identifiesandrecognisesclubsand associationsdedicatedtotranslating thevisionof'badmintonforall'into tangiblereality.

CurrentPrograms 2021-2023

RAISE THE NET - BALLARAT AND BENDIGO

ThisprogramaimstoengageregionalVictorianswithaculturally andlinguisticallydiversebackground.Theinitiativeaimsto increaseparticipationandpromotethebenefitsofjoiningaclub. Thepilotprogramsintheseregionswouldthenbescaledand replicatedacrossregionalVictoriapendingfuturefunding.

BadmintonVictoriawillbeworkingwithRegionalSportVictoriaand CMSporttodeveloptheprogram

REGIONAL RACQUET SPORT ROADSHOWSHEPPERTON, HAMILTON AND TRARALGON

Volunteersarethelifebloodofcommunitysports.Tohelpclubs facethechallenges,wewillworkwithRegionalSportsVictoria(RSV) todeliverworkshopsequippingvolunteerswiththeknowledgethey requirearoundgovernance,policies,childsafety,risk,inclusivity, etc BVwillalsocoordinateofficiatingcoursestoenable accreditationopportunitiesforregionaltabletennisand badmintoncommunitymembers.Currently,Badmintonoffers officiatingcoursesinpersoninmetropolitanMelbournesothatthe RegionalRacketSportRoadshowwouldenabletherecruitmentof moreofficialsinRegionalVictoria ThecontentfortheRegional RacketSportRoadshowvolunteersessionwillbeco-designedby BadmintonVictoriaandRegionalSportsVictoria.

Upcoming Programsand Others

UMPIRING PROGRAM FOR JUNIORS

BadmintonVictoriaincollaboration withtheBVCOCiscurrentlyinthe planningphaseoftheUmpiring programforjuniors,withthe primaryobjectiveofidentifying talentedkidsinschoolsand providingofficiatingpathways towardscreatingmorefuture umpires.

INAUGURAL 2023

WHEELCHAIR BADMINTON LEAGUE

TheinauguralWheelchair

BadmintonLeaguedebutedin Victoriain2023,markingthefirstof itskindinAustralia.With11engaged participantsovera5-weekperiod, theleagueaimedtoenhance participationopportunitiesfor wheelchairplayerswhilefostering socialcohesionamongindividuals sharingsimilarlifeexperiences.By providingincreasedcourttimeand practiceopportunities,theleague alsoservedtosupporttheir progressioninnationaland internationaltournaments.

Sporting Schools

SportingSchoolsisanAustralianGovernmentinitiative designedtohelpschoolsincreasechildren's participationinsportsandconnectthemwith communitysportsopportunities Tohelpachievethis,the AustralianSportsCommissionhaspartneredwithmore than35nationalsportingorganisations(NSOs)and nationalsportingorganisationsforpeoplewithdisability (NSODs).BVsupportsthisprograminVictoriaby collaboratingwithcertifiedcoachesandBadminton Victoria'saffiliatedclubstodeliversessionstothe studentsintheseschools.Throughthisinitiative,weaim toexposeandintroducechildrentothevibrantworldof communitysportsclubsandfostertheirengagement withvarioussportingactivities.

SPORTING SCHOOL STATISTICS

Schoolswhere sessionswere delivered 48

Shuttle Smash

THEYEARINREVIEW

ShuttleSmashisanintroductoryprogramdesignedby BadmintonAustralia(BA)forchildrentoexperiencebadminton inafun,inclusiveenvironmentthatanyonecandeliver anywhere,anytime.ShuttleSmashteacheschildrenbadminton throughthedevelopmentoffundamentalmovementskills, includingcoordination,flexibility,strength,balanceandfine motorskills.

WeassistedBAinmarketingtheprograminVictoria.Wewere thefirstpointofcontactforindividuals,BVclubs,andother organisationswillingtoengagewiththisprogram.

THEYEARINREVIEW MEMBERSHIP

Events

Throughouttheyear,BadmintonVictoria(BV)haswitnessedremarkable achievementsandnotableimprovementsacrossouroperations.Our commitmenttoexcellenceandinnovationhasremainedunwaveringfrom sanctionedeventstonon-sanctionedtournaments.

SANCTIONED EVENTS

Thenumberofsanctionedeventsspeaksvolumesaboutourdedicationto promotingbadmintontothebroadercommunityatalllevels Theenthusiasm andparticipationwithinourcommunitysoaredtonewheights,diversifyingthe competitionlandscapeandprovidingmoresignificantopportunitiesfor playerstoshowcasetheirskills Moreover,ourfocusonnurturingyoungtalents servedasadynamicplatformforemergingathletestorefinetheirskillswhile alsofosteringasenseofsportsmanshipamongparticipants.

Senior(OpenandGraded)-912Entries

Junior-1140Entries

Open-3EliteSeries+VicOpen

Graded-2Graded+VicChampionships

Junior-3EntrieseachofU13/U15/U17/U19

NON-SANCTIONED EVENTS

BadmintonVictoriaalsoproudlyhostednon-sanctionedtournamentswith21 eventsover35days.ThishighlightedhowBadmintonVictoriacontributedto promotingthesportbeyondtraditionalavenues.Thisnotonlycontributedto thevibrantbadmintoncalendarinVictoriabutalsoshowcasedtheinclusivity ofthesport.

2JuniorClassics

VicAllSchool

JuniorTeams

SSVFinals

PoliceandEmergencyGames

SoutherIndependentSchoolFinals

IMPROVEMENTS TO DELIVERY OF SANCTIONED EVENTS

Surveyof12BVSanctionedEvents

Overthe2023eventyear,changesweremadeinhowtournamentswere delivered.Recognisingtheimportanceofplayerexperience,weimplemented changestoenhancethetournamentexperience.Thisincludedrefiningthe schedulingofmatches,providingplayerswithadvancenoticeoftheschedule, andleveragingtechnologythroughTournamentTV.Thepositivefeedback receivedthroughpost-eventsurveysreaffirmedthesuccessoftheseinitiatives, ionlevelswitnessinganotableincrease

MEMBERSHIP

THEYEARINREVIEW

COMMUNITY AWARDS

Lastyear,weintroducedanewinitiativetorecogniseoutstanding performanceonandoffthecourt.BadmintoninVictoriahasalways dependedonthededicationofagroupofdedicatedvolunteersandclubs, andtheseawardsseektocelebratejustasmallportionofourwonderful badmintoncommunity

CATEGORY PLAYERS

MVPJuniorMale/Female

MVPSeniorMale/Female

VolunteeroftheYear

InclusiveCluboftheYear

CluboftheYear

JordanYang/Alphonsa Bijomon

RohanLowe/YueLinZhang

MitchellGraham/BEBA

MeltonCityBadminton

BendigoEaglehawkBadminton Association

Memberships

MEMBERSHIP MODEL

Themembershipmodelwaschangedtoachievethreemajorobjectives:

Standardisethecostpermember(player).Whileaffiliationfeesarenot calculatedonapercapitabasis,thepracticalexpensethattheclubmust recoverfromitsmember'soperationsisperperson.

Minimisetheimbalanceinfeespaidbycertainclubs,notablythose situatedinregionalareas.

Mitigatetheobstaclestoaffiliationencounteredbynewclubs,especially thoseofsmallerscale.

Theimprovedmembershipmodelintroducedanuancedapproach,usingthe activitylevelsasthebasisforevaluatingthesizeoftheclub Ascomparedto thepreviousthreebands,activitylevelsarenowsetagainst12bands,ensuring amoreprecisecorrelationbetweenthesizeoftheclubandthefeestructure. Additionally,incentivessuchasnewmemberdiscountshavebeen implementedtoencouragenewmembersandapro-rationsystemforclubs thatisjoininglaterintheyear.

MEMBERSHIP MODEL OUTCOMES

In2021,thecostpermembervariedbetween$6.90and$21.00.In2023,the variationis$11.20and$16.77

Overallaffiliationfeeshavedropped,butfortheoldRegionalLevel2 category,feeshavedroppedbyanaverageof$970

32newmembersin2023,5newmembersthisyear

Followinggraphsshowthechangeincostsbetween2021and2023

Averagecostpermember(individual)-Regional

Averagecostpermember(individual)-Metro

Followinggraphsshowthechangeincostsbetween2021and2023

Averagecostpermemberclub(club)-Regional

Averagecostpermemberclub(club)-Metro

THEYEARINREVIEW MEMBERSHIP

TOTAL MEMBERS AND PLAYERS

In2023,BadmintonVictoriahad8203members Thetotalmembershipfigures havedemonstratedmarginalgrowth,butthisreflectstheaccuracyofthe database.

Withclubsnowutilisingseparateportals,whichallowanindividualtobelongto multipleclubs,instancesofduplicationhavesignificantlydiminished

Continuouseffortsareunderwaytorefinethedatabase'sintegrityfurther,with anemphasisonpromotingtheuseofRevolutionise’sonlineregistrationand renewalsystem.Clubsareencouragedtoleveragethisresource,whichcould befacilitatedbyBadmintonVictoria.

COMMUNITY THEYEARINREVIEW PERFORMANCE

OurStatePerformanceProgramhaswitnessedremarkablegrowthand successacrossallagecategories,owingtoourcoachesandathletes' dedicationandhardwork.

SENIOR PROGRAM

UndertheleadershipofHeadCoach VountusIndra,ourSeniorProgramhas experiencedasignificantincreasein membershipthroughouttheyear

ThisgrowthisatestamenttoVountus tirelesseffortsandcommitmentto nurturingtalentwithinthestate.Atthe recentEdeClendinnenShieldinBendigo, ourSeniorTeamshowcasedtheir prowessbysecuringacommendable second-placefinish

Additionally,we'reproudtoannounce thatShreyDhandhasbeenelevatedto jointheprestigiousAustralianFalcons squad,atestamenttohisexceptional performancerepresentingourstate.

Weofferaspecialshoutouttoall Victorianstateplayersfortheir unwaveringcommitmentand dedicationtothesport,whichhas contributedtoourcollectivesuccess.

PARA STATE PROGRAM

LedbySeniorCoachVee-Vian Chong,ourParaStateProgram standsasabeaconofexcellence, unrivalledastheonlystate programinAustralia.

Vee-vian'soutstandingleadership anddedicationhavefosteredan environmentwhereathletes thrive,makingsacrificesand competingatthehighestlevel.

Wethankallpara-athletesfor theirrelentlesseffortsand encouragethemtocontinuetheir outstandingwork.

JUNIOR STATE PROGRAM

HeadedbyCoachRossSmith,ourJuniorState PerformanceProgramhasachievedremarkable successthroughouttheyear,settingastandard ofexcellencethatresonateswithinour community.

OurjourneytotheNationalChampionshipsin AdelaideandBallaratwastriumphant,withour juniorsseizingGoldintheU13andU15eventsand securingSilverintheU17-19category.Moreover, ourStateJuniorProgramhasemergedasan outstandingpathwayintotheFalcons DevelopmentSquad,boasting9Victorianplayers currentlythehighestrepresentationofany state.Notably,ShreyDhand,FrederickZhao, JordanYang,andJazmineLamearnedselection forthe2023AustralianWorldJuniorsTeam, addingfurtherprestigetoourprogram.

Inourunwaveringcommitmenttoathlete development,weforgedavaluablepartnership withGameDayNutrition,whichhassignificantly enhancedourathletes'performanceandwellbeing.

Inconclusion,ourStatePerformanceProgram continuestoflourish,drivenbyashared commitmenttoexcellenceandcontinuous improvement.Weareimmenselyproudofour athletes'achievementsandgratefulforthe unwaveringsupportofourcoaches,staff,and supporters.Aswelooktowardsthefuture,we remaindedicatedtonurturingtalent,fostering inclusivity,andelevatingthestandardof badmintoninVictoria.

State Performance

Coaching

OUTCOMES AND HIGHLIGHTS

Overthepastyear,BadmintonVictoriahasbeen tirelesslydedicatedtoadvancingthesportof badmintonthroughcomprehensivecoaching initiatives Theseeffortshaveaimedtoenhance coaches'skillsandpromotethegrowthand accessibilityofbadmintonacrossthecommunity.

Oneofthehighlightsofourcoachingendeavours hasbeenthesuccessfulorganisationand executionoftwoBWFLevel1courses.Duetotheir overwhelmingpopularityanddemand,wewere thrilledtopartnerwithOceaniaandBadminton Australiatohostthesecourses.TheBWFLevel1 coursesprovidedaspiringcoacheswithvaluable insights,techniques,andcertificationtoexcelin coachingbadmintonatvariouslevels.

WeextendaheartfeltthankstoBrentMiller,whose exceptionalleadershipandexpertisewere instrumentalinleadingtheBWFLevel1courses Brent'sdedicationandpassionforbadminton coachingsignificantlyenrichedthelearning experienceforallparticipants,ensuringthatthey wereequippedwiththenecessaryknowledgeand skillstosucceed.

UndertheexpertguidanceofIanBridge,a seasonedtutorwithprofoundknowledgeand experienceinbadmintoncoaching,weconducted threeBadmintonAustraliaFoundationcourses. Ian'sleadershipandmentorshiphavebeen instrumentalinequippingparticipantswiththe fundamentalskillsandknowledgenecessaryto kickstarttheircoachingjourney.

Coaching

Additionally,weareproudtohaveconductedseveralShuttle Timecoursesthroughouttheyear Thesecourses,designedby theBadmintonWorldFederation,aimedtointroducethesportto childrenandyouthinafunandengagingway,layingthe foundationforfutureparticipationanddevelopment.

Inadditiontoourcommitmenttocoachdevelopment, BadmintonVictoriahastransitionedtoastreamlinedcoaching databaseusingtherevolutionarySportsPlatform.Thistransition hasrevolutionisedourcoachinginfrastructure,allowingformore efficientcoachprofiles,qualifications,andaccreditation management.Moreover,italignsseamlesslywithour CommunityCoachFinderandSportingSchoolsprograms, enhancingaccessibilityforindividualsseekingcoaching opportunitiesandpromotingbadmintonwithinschool communities.

ThecollaborationwiththeSportsPlatformsimplifies administrativeprocessesandreinforcesourdedicationto fosteringasolidandinclusivebadmintoncommunity.Through theCommunityCoachFinder,individualscanquicklylocate certifiedcoachesnearby,facilitatinggreaterengagementand participationinthesport Furthermore,ourinvolvementinthe SportingSchoolsprogramensuresthatbadmintonremainsan integralpartoftheschoolsportscurriculum,introducing countlessstudentstothejoysandbenefitsofbadminton

Coaching

LOOKING FORWARD

BadmintonVictoriaremainscommittedto advancingcoachingstandardsandpromoting thesport'sgrowthatalllevels.Wewillcontinue toexploreinnovativestrategiesand collaborationstoprovidecoacheswiththe resourcesandsupporttheyneedtoexcel.We inspirepassion,excellence,andlifelong participationbynurturingavibrantand ebadmintoncommunity.

lusion,thepastyearhasbeenmarkedby antmilestonesandachievementsin ntonVictoria'scoachingefforts.Wethank icipants,tutors,partners,and olderswhohavecontributedtoour vesuccess.Together,wewillcontinueto badmintontonewheightsandempower ualstoreachtheirfullpotentialinthe sport.

Good Governance Summary

STRATEGIC PLANNING 23/24

Theboardreviewedandupdatedthestrategicplan

Ensuringalignmentwithorganisationalvisionandgoals

RISK MANAGEMENT

Completionofanewriskregister

Boardapprovalofupdatedriskregister

Aproactiveapproachtoidentifyingandmitigatingrisks

ETHICAL CONDUCT

Developmentandimplementationofanupdatedcodeof conduct

THEYEARINREVIEW GOVERNANCE

Clearexpectationsforbehaviouracrossstateperformance program

Upholdingintegrityandprofessionalisminallactivities

UPDATED SELECTION CRITERIA TO STATE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

Integrationofupdatedselectioncriteria

Performanceprogram

Ensuringfairnessandtransparencyinat processes

PARTNERSHIPS WITH VICSPORT

Participationinseminarsandworkshops

EngagementinChangeOurGameLeade p g

AlignmentwithVicHealth's"LovetheGame,NottheOdds" strategy

CollaborationwithGoodSportsProgram

Badminton Victoria Court Officials Committee

TheBadmintonVictoriaCourtOfficialsCommittee(BVCOC),being asubcommitteeofBadmintonVictoria(BV),hasaresponsibility undertheTermofReference(ToR)toprovidestrategicdirection andoperationalleadershiptogrow,developandsupportcourt officialsinpartnershipwithBVstaff.

TheBVCOCistheoperationalvolunteergroupthatsupports opportunitiesanddevelopmentofbadmintoncourtofficialsin Victoria,Australia

CourtOfficials(formallyknownasTechnicalOfficials)aretheteam ofLineJudges,UmpiresandRefereesthatoverseethetechnical sportselementsatbadmintoncompetitions.Theyhavean essentialpresenceinupholdingtheintegrityofthesportand fairnessofthegame.

CHAIRPERSONS’S MESSAGE

Iwanttothankmycommittee, SecretaryKathrynBlencowe,Finance KennyYew,OrdinaryMembersSandra DavidandAlfredLing,andLineJudge CoordinatorGregClarnettefortheir effortsduringthepast12months.

Sandrahasdecidedtostepdown fromthecommitteeaftermanyyears. Iappreciateyourdedicationtothis group.

2023wasourfirstyearoperating withintheTermofReference(ToR).

In2023,umpires,Referees,andLine Judgestookupappointmentswell beyondtheVictorianBorders.Eleven ofourmembersattendednineteen differenteventsoutsideofAustralia, andmoreofficialsattendedinterstate events. Weheldtwoumpirecoursesand gainedaroundfifteennewumpires.

Thesenewumpiresthentookonthe challengeofLineJudgingat internationaleventslaterintheyear.

Twoofourumpirescouldupgrade fromNationalAccreditedtoNational Certificated,fiveLineJudges upgradedfromnationaltoOceania Level,andwewelcomedonemore NationallyAccreditedRefereetoour group.

Wealsohadourmembersacceptthe opportunitytoparticipateintheonline umpireworkshopsheldbyBOTOC

Aboutimprovingcommunications:

TheBVCOCclosedFacebookgroup hasbecomemoreactive,with moremembersengagingin conversations.

WehaveanactiveBVCOC committeeWhatsAppgroupwhere informationsharinganddecisionmakinghavebecomemore streamlined.

Therefereesalsohavetheirown WhatsAppgroup,whichhas enabledproblem-solvingand educationbeforeandduring events

Introductionofmoredirectlaw discussionsatmeetingswhentime allows.

Ourquarterlymeetingshave evolvedtobecomebothface-tofaceandonline.

Lookingforward,wearetriallingan onlinerosteringsystemthathopefully willallowofficialstomeettheiractivity requirementsandallocateandtrack appointmentstoensureeven distribution

Iwanttoclosebythankingallofficials fortheireffortsthisyearandBVfor theirongoingsupport.Ithasbeena bigyearonandoffthecourts.

SusanTaylor

Chairpersons,BVCOC

$47K Deficit

FINANCE REPORT SUMMARY

Ourorganizationisfacinga$47,000budgetshortfallthis year.Thisisduetoincreasedinvestmentinclub&event development,decreasedfundingfromcounciland governmentgrants,andadditionalleave-loading expenses.

SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY $42K Sponsorship Income

2000+

Theorganizationsecured$42,000insponsorship income,withmajorpartnersincludingAIA,BeyondBank, Protech,andBVBNNetworkGroup.

$80K Funding Secured

SPONSORSHIP SUMMARY

Varshana,ourCommunityEngagementManager, collaboratedwithTableTennisVictoriatosecurea $160,000grantacrosstwoprogramsforthreeyears, whichwillbeutilisedtodeliverinitiativesinRegional Victoria.

COURT HIRE INCREASE SUMMARY

The15%increaseincourthireatMSACisattributedtoa sharedagreementbetweenBadmintonVictoriaand MSAC(SSCT)forthisyear.

15%Court Hire Increase

$40K Investment

INVESTMENT INTO HIGH PERFORMANCE

Ourorganizationpridesitselfongivingbacktoour community,thisyearweinvested$40,000intoour Performanceprograms,servicingoursenior,paraand juniorstateprogramswithadditionalsupportintravel, nutrition,andcoachingexpenses

VICHEALTH JUMP START

2000+

Wesecured$20,000infundingtodelivertheVicHealth JumpStartprogram,theaimoftheprogramwastomake Badmintonawelcomingenvironment,introducenew peopletothesportandconnectpeoplethroughplay basedactivities

MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY

$20K Funding Investment

$107k Membership

Theupdatedmembershipmodelnowusesactivity levelstodeterminetheclub'ssize,dividingtheminto12 bandsinsteadofthepreviousthree.Thisallowsfora moreprecisecorrelationbetweenclubsizeandfee structure.

SHUTTLE SMASH INVESTMENT

14KShuttle Smash Investment ShuttleSmashhelpschildrenlearnbadmintonby focusingonbuildingfundamentalmovementskillssuch ascoordination,flexibility,strength,balance,andfine motorskills

Partners

WeatBadmintonVictoriavalueourstrongrelationshipwithpartnerslike yours.Yourdedicationtosupportingsportsandcommunitydevelopment alignsperfectlywithourmission.Weappreciateyourpartnershipandits positiveimpactonthesportofbadmintoninVictoria.

Major Partners

ThepartnershipbetweenAIAandBadmintonVictoriaisfoundedonshared valuesofwellnessandcommunity Weareincrediblyproudtopartnerwith AIA'sandtogetherfocusonpromotinghealthierlongerlivesinour badmintoncommunity.

BeyondBank'sinnovativeCommunityRewardAccountembodiestheir commitmenttofinancialwellnessandcommunitysupport,atBadminton VictoriawearegratefulforMarlianaandtheteamatBeyondBank.

WiththesupportofAndrewDan,Protechhasempoweredustoofferunique opportunitiesforthegrowthofthesport Asamajorpartnerandexclusive equipmentsupplier,Protech'scontributionhasbeeninvaluableinadvancing ourmission

Badminton Victoria Business Network Group (BVBN)

AtourBadmintonBusinessNetworkGroup(BVBN),wearehonoredtohave suchadynamicanddedicatedcommunityofprofessionals.Yourpassion forthesportandyourexpertiseinvariousareasbringimmensevaluetoour communityandorganisation.WearegenuinelygratefultohaveourBVBN networkgroupwithusonourjourney

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