The BWF World Training Centre (WTC) Sofia was established in July 2005. This is a badminton Development Centre and it offers high performance training in a world class facility.
The high performance programs are designed for players from less developed and developing nations who do not have the facilities, coaches or programs to develop talented young badminton players.
The centre generally runs one month training and development programs. These programs often provide players with their first structured experience in high performance training. Programs aim to better prepare players for international competition.
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2008 Intake Dates
Intake |
2008 Program Dates |
Application Deadline |
Players per Country |
| Intake 1 |
5 – 31 May |
21 March |
No restriction |
| Intake 2 |
9 June – 6 July |
25 April |
2 male / 2 female |
| Intake 3 |
4 – 31 August |
20 June |
2 male / 2 female |
| Intake 4 |
8 September – 5 October |
25 July |
2 male / 2 female |
| Intake 5 |
20 October – 15 November |
5 September |
No restriction |
2008 Program Information / Application
The program information, target group for each intake and the application process are available below.
Targeted Programs
The WTC Sofia runs targeted programs to support regional development. In 2007 the WTC Sofia focused on supporting regional development in West Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe.
Players and coaches were invited for one month programs for training programs designed for specific levels of players and age groups. Most of the intakes were for senior players, 18 – 23 years old with one junior intake, ages 14 – 17 years.
Coaches were invited in each intake and where possible, intakes were linked to competitions.
Facilities
The Sofia World Training Center is situated on the campus of the National Sport Academy Sofia / Bulgaria which provides on-site accommodation and catering for athletes, training facilities and high performance sports science / sports medicine service support for athletes/coaches.
Coaching / Management
Programs are run by BWF Head Coaches, assisted by local Bulgarian Coaches. A Committee of Management, Chaired by a BWF Council Member, provides the overall planning and the monitoring of the program. The day to day management is the responsibility of the Centre Management.
BWF World Training Center Sofia
Prof. Puzant Kasabian - Chairman
Karolina Zografova - Centre Manager
National Sports Academy,
1700 Sofia, Studentski grad,
Bulgaria.
Tel/Fax: +359 2 868 34 64
Email:sofiacenter@yahoo.com
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