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Annual Report 2017 BADMINTON CONFEDERATION AFRICA 49 Annual Report 2017 BADMINTON CONFEDERATION AFRICA Badminton Confederation Africa Office No. 2 Centurion Galleries Die Hoewes Pretoria, South Africa Tel +27 12 035 0093 www.bcabadminton.org www.facebook.com/bcabadminton 1 Table of Contents The Deputy President’s remarks ........................................................................................................................2 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................4 Membership ............................................................................................................................................................9 Region 1 (Northern Africa) .................................................................................................................................. 10 Region 2 (North Western Region) ....................................................................................................................... 10 Region 3 (Western Central Region) ..................................................................................................................... 10 Region 4 (Southern Region) ................................................................................................................................. 11 Region 5 (Eastern Region) ................................................................................................................................... 11 Governance ........................................................................................................................................................ 12 Events ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Technical Officials .............................................................................................................................................. 22 Coach Education .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Shuttle Time .......................................................................................................................................................... 26 Players Development ........................................................................................................................................ 33 Para-Badminton.................................................................................................................................................. 36 Capacity Building ............................................................................................................................................... 38 Olympic Solidarity Courses .............................................................................................................................. 39 Women in Badminton ....................................................................................................................................... 40 Marketing, Sponsorship & Communication ................................................................................................ 42 Administration and Staff ................................................................................................................................... 43 Finance ................................................................................................................................................................. 44 International Relation and Partners .............................................................................................................. 45 2018 Calendar of Activities.............................................................................................................................. 46 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................................... 49 Financial statements- Annex A – Page 1-16 ............................................................................................... 50 BCA 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 2 The Deputy President’s remarks As we prepare to complete another full cycle of Olympic Games, the workload of the BCA intensified in 2017 despite the unstable period caused by different governance issues and decisions. The work completed for 2017, in a number of important achievements, has positioned BCA for an even more successful period as we look at the future of BADMINTON in Africa. To achieve this standard, BCA is now keen to establish a long-term plan that will guide our work, in line with our strategic plan and strategic objectives. As a Continental Confederation, BCA has matured over the last years together with the changing demands of our sport as it developed globally as a sport for all; joining the Olympic values and concepts of universality in sport. We look towards the coming years with more determination and objectives; with various targets and outcomes for the growth and development of badminton in Africa globally. There is a lot for which BCA can be proud of in 2017. The past years have been marked by the following highlights: o Set up of new objectives and targets in line with BCA’s strategic priority in areas like development, events and training. o Capacity to promote and develop badminton globally in many countries in Africa. o Joining our vision with BWF vision of – ‘making badminton a leading global sport accessible for all - giving every child a chance to play for life’ – underlines shuttle time program which has been a great success in BCA with BWF collaboration. o A new dynamic administration and at the same time a record number of activities in 2017 Our goal is to provide the opportunity to experience badminton to as many people as possible, at whatever age and at whatever level of play. 3 For 2018 and beyond, BCA is seeking your assistance in building a better, more efficient and exemplary organization with focus on the following: o Good governance – rebuilding our image and continued focus on strong and good governance o Capacity building – empower Member Associations through o training of resource persons in technical and managerial areas. o New partnerships – to engage partners in boosting and associating profitably the organization’s values to these partners I would like to thank all the BCA Member Associations who contributed for BCA successful implementation of strategies and activities in 2017. As our main stakeholder, partner and financer, I would also like to thank the BWF for its continued support for the year. Lastly, my gratitude also goes to my fellow colleagues on the Council. It is our hope that all stakeholders put their hands together to make Africa a great Badminton Continent. I also invite you to gather all your efforts and work as one. With this commitment, effort and togetherness, we pray that someday, we will have an African Olympic medalist in Badminton. BCA 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 4 Introduction 1. 2017 has been a turning point for BCA in o Coach Education programmes were terms of governance and administration. also quite successful with a total of 8 The year was very challenging with BWF Level 1 and Level 2 Courses changes in the Council following the delivered in the year. election in May 2017 as well as changes in the office later on. Despite some o The Road to Tokyo programme political turmoil towards the end of 2017, continued successfully in 2017 with the total number of activities completed several activities for the best players for the year is 79 which is a significant in Africa undertaken. increase compared to 2016 figures. The following is a highlight of the activities o More countries joined Para- held during the year: badminton programmes in Africa – the second African Para-Badminton o The African Senior Championships Workshop was organized for a was successfully completed in April second time in Egypt with 5 2017 in South Africa with participation participating countries. from 9 countries. o Even though the level of women o In August, the All Africa U15 participation is still quite low Championships was held in Mauritius compared to the key performance with 6 participating Countries and the indicators in the BCA Strategic Plan All Africa School Championships was 2016-2020, several activities were also completed in December 2017 in held in 2017 to train women in Uganda. 8 countries entered in the different managerial and technical tournament. areas. o Shuttle Time implementation was very 2. From October to December 2017, successful in 2017 with an increase of planning and implementation of BCA 80% in the number of Teachers activities were very much hindered due trained. to the political disturbance at BCA governance level. The office had a lot of difficulty to coordinate activities with MAs 5 but nevertheless, activities were completed successfully with the assistance and cooperation of MAs. 3. BCA had the following events completed in 2017: Sn Activity Country Date 1 Shuttle Time Teachers Courses Lesotho 21-Jan 2 Badminton for All - Tutors Course Benin 26-27 Jan 3 Badminton for All - Tutors Course Zambia 26-27 Jan 4 Events Management Course Uganda 16-21 Feb 5 Media Workshop Uganda 22-Feb 6 Uganda International Uganda 23-26 Feb 7 Badminton for All - Tutors Course Ethiopia 24-25 Feb 8 Shuttle Time Tutors & Teachers Courses Zimbabwe 17-21 Mar 9 BWF Level 1
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