Junior Badminton

Junior Badminton at Guernsey Badminton Association

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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🏫 Schools Programme

We work closely with Guernsey’s primary and secondary schools to introduce children to badminton in a fun and supportive environment.

Primary Schools

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

Secondary schools run internal leagues for:

– Key Stage 3 (Boys & Girls)

– Key Stage 4 (Boys & Girls)

πŸ† Winners go on to represent Guernsey in the National Schools Championships, hosted by Badminton England.

πŸ’ͺ Development Squads

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:

Β – Inter-Insular matches

Β – UK-based competitions

Β – 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.

πŸ•’ Junior Squad Training Schedule

Time Slot Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Squad 1 – 17:30–18:30 – 17:30–18:30
Squad 2 16:00–17:30 – 16:00–17:30 –
Squad 3 17:30–19:00 – 17:30–19:00 –

πŸ‘• All squad members receive a free Guernsey Badminton Junior T-Shirt to wear at training.

Guernsey Badminton Squad Technical Tee

🌍 Representing Guernsey as a Junior

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 β€” stay tuned!

πŸ… Junior Awards Scheme

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.

Awards Level Overview

Expand the sections below to discover the skills involved at each level.

Level 1
  • Split Step
  • Basic Grip

  • Thumb Grip

  • Forehand & Backhand Serve

  • Overheads

Level 2
  • Chassis
  • Lunge
  • Stroke Cycle
  • Grip Force & Length
  • Singles Court & Scoring
Level 3
  • Running Step
  • Cross Over Step
  • Net Shots
  • Overhead Clear/Drop
  • Doubles Court & Scoring
Level 4
  • Scissor Kicks
  • Jumps
  • Lifts
  • Faults
  • Doubles Positioning
Level 5
  • Overhead Smash
  • Backhand Drop
  • Drives
  • Singles & Doubles Positioning
  • Court Awareness