What do we do?
Sessions are a mixture of coaching and games. Our aim is to coach children aged 8 to 16 all aspects of the game of badminton, but above all it is about playing an exciting sport and having some fun. New players will follow a program to teach the fundamentals of badminton, whilst more experienced players practice shots in a group. The sports hall has 4 courts with around 24 players per session.
There are competitions throughout the year and trophies to be won at the end of the season. Each year the squad enters a junior team tournament in Warwickshire.
Players will have the opportunity to trial for the Warwickshire Schools’ Badminton Squad (WSBA), playing for junior county. WSBA also organise “Restricted” singles tournaments for players who are not in the county squad.
Warwickshire County Badminton Association for juniors www.warwickshireschoolsbadminton.org.uk
Please note: Rugby Youth Badminton Squad does not undertake Duke of Edinburgh Award Assessments.
Who are we?
The Rugby Youth Badminton Squad is part of the Rugby & District Badminton Association, one of the area groups within Warwickshire County. More information can be found on the following websites that also contain links to other useful sites:
Rugby & District Badminton Association (R&DBA) www.rugbybadminton.org.uk
Badminton England www.badmintonengland.co.uk
What will you need?
If you have a badminton racket please bring it along. For those who do not own a racket we do have a selection of rackets that can be borrowed each week free of charge, especially short handled ones for the younger players.
Sports clothing is best (warmer clothing in winter) and soft-soled sports shoes are safer than hard soled trainers. Nets and shuttles are provided.
What does it cost?
The season runs from September through to May. Fees vary but expect to pay around £50 per term.