MEET THE TEAM

JULIE CARREL

CEO / SECRETARY GENERAL

julie@badmintonoceania.org

Julie is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation to deliver the strategic plan outcomes. Additionally, she is currently over-seeing regional events and gender equity areas alongside fulfilling her role as a BWF Accredited Referee in numerous tournaments around the world.

SAM KREUTZER

PARTICIPATION & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

sam@badmintonoceania.org

Sam is responsible for overseeing the implementation and delivery of participation programmes including Shuttle Time, Para badminton, AirBadminton and Special Olympics as well as the Team Up GymBad programme in PNG and Membership Capacity

ROBBIE THACKHAM

COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

robbie@badmintonoceania.org

Robbie is responsible for overseeing the Badminton Oceania Player Development programmes and BWF Coach Education across the region. He also works with Ian, below, to implement Para-Badminton development and is a qualified BWF Coach Level 1 and Level 2 Tutor.

DHANNY OUD

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

dhanny@badmintonoceania.org

Dhanny’s role is to provide support particularly in the area of delivery to both the Participation and Coaching Development Managers and will lead Pacific Technical Officials development.  Dhanny is a qualified Shuttle Time Tutor and BWF Coach Level 2

LYNNE NIXEY

ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (PT)

lynne@badmintonoceania.org

Administration Manager is there to provide back-up to everyone and ensure that when they are doing anything, they have the tools available to complete the task.  This can range from travel bookings to stationery purchases to equipment requirements.  In addition I look after the day-to-day accounts of the organisation and prepare the end-of-year accounts for audit.

LAUREL VAGI

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT (PT) – PNG

png-admin@badmintonoceania.org

Laurel will establish and implement administrative procedures and protocols to facilitate good governance and management practises relevant to numerous key programme areas such as Shuttle Time, Para badminton coach education and tournaments.

IAN BRIDGE

DISABILITY CONSULTANT

Ian consults on projects related to disability badminton across coach education, player development, events and all Para badminton related projects. This includes delivering Para-badminton development programmes, BWF Level 1 Coach Courses, Player Development programmes and engaging with numerous member associations and key stakeholders.