Badminton Canterbury’s Carrie Wilson is spending the week in the United Arab Emirates, participating in a BWF pilot Level 1 Coaching course for current and former Para badminton athletes.
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The New Zealand SL4 Para badminton athlete, and Oceania title holder is one of twelve participants selected for the course, for her community contributions in Christchurch coaching able-bodied and para badminton members.
Carrie, a relief teacher by day, currently coaches a group of para athletes in Christchurch weekly.
“Badminton Canterbury is really excited for Carrie to gain her Level 1 certification alongside fellow para athletes in Dubai."
Badminton Canterbury's Coaching & Development Manager, Jo Christie comments, "I look forward to seeing her return with more confidence, more sport specific coaching knowledge and fresh ideas - which will benefit her and the promising athletes we have here."
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The course is held from the 16-20th January at the Ajman Club for the Disabled Sports Hall in Ajman City, UAE. Badminton New Zealand thanks the BWF, West Asia Badminton Federation & Badminton Oceania for this unique opportunity.
Badminton New Zealand looks forward to bringing the BWF Disability Coaching module to Level 1 New Zealand coaches, across a weekend in May 2023.