Junior Badminton
We’re passionate about developing young badminton players across the island – from complete beginners to competitive athletes. Our junior programmes offer exciting coaching, school outreach, and opportunities to represent Guernsey.
Interested in getting involved?
Contact our Development Officer:
Rocky
development@badminton.org.gg
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Are you, or do you know of someone Under 18 that would like to get involved in the sport of badminton?
We work closely with Guernsey’s primary and secondary schools to introduce children to badminton in a fun and supportive environment.
Throughout the school year, our coaches deliver a 6-week coaching programme to pupils in Years 3–6. Each session builds on core skills such as:
– Coordination
– Footwork
– Racket control
✨ All participants receive a certificate of achievement at the end of the course.
Year 5 & 6 pupils can also compete in the Specsavers Youth Games, held every two years.
Secondary schools run internal leagues for:
– Key Stage 3 (Boys & Girls)
– Key Stage 4 (Boys & Girls)
🏆 Winners go on to represent Guernsey in the National Schools Championships, hosted by Badminton England.
Our Junior Development Squads are invite-only and designed for players who show commitment and potential to compete at higher levels.
These squads are the foundation for future island and county representatives, participating in:
– Inter-Insular matches
– UK-based competitions
– Senior squad training
If your child is passionate about badminton, we also welcome them at our St Michael’s Junior Club at the Rohais Badminton Halls.
Please see the table below for our Junior Squad session times.
| Time Slot | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta Squad | — | — | — | — | 15:00 – 16:00 |
| Squad 1 | — | 16:00 – 17:30 | — | 16:00 – 17:30 | — |
| Squad 2 | 16:00 – 17:30 | — | 16:00 – 17:30 | — | — |
| Squad 3 | — | 17:30 – 19:00 | — | 17:30 – 19:00 | — |
| Squad 4 | 17:30 – 19:00 | — | 17:30 – 19:00 | — | — |
👕 All squad members receive a free Guernsey Badminton Junior T-Shirt to wear at training.
Junior players have three main opportunities to represent the island:
– Inter-Insular matches vs. Jersey (2 events annually)
– Annual fixture against Gwent County, Wales
We’re also working on expanding competitive and training opportunities off-island — stay tuned!
Our structured Junior Awards Scheme helps players progress through five skill levels, learning key techniques and rules along the way.
Assessments take place within club and squad sessions when coaches feel players are ready.
Expand the sections below to discover the skills involved at each level.
Basic Grip
Thumb Grip
Forehand & Backhand Serve
Overheads