All Wirral Clubs affiliating to Badminton England from the 2025/26 season are required to name a Club Welfare Officer by the end of September 2025 .
By September 2026 the named officer will be required to have undertaken an online course provided by Badminton England.
Why is this happening?
Badminton England want to introduce minimum standards that will provide a benchmark for good practice and guidance to best support affiliated clubs and groups to deliver amazing experiences for all players. This will lead to enjoyable, inclusive, and safe environments for all those playing, working and volunteering in our sport.
Having these standards in place will:
Details about about CWO’s and the courses appointed officers need to book themselves on to can be found on the Badminton England website.
For any further information please contact Andy Meredith at development@wirralbadminton.org