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.

How to Get Involved as a Junior?

The Guernsey Badminton Association welcomes young people who want to get involved in the sport of badminton.

A great place to start is by attending the St Michael’s Junior Club Saturday Pay & Play session (details further down the page).  From there, our qualified coach can provide guidance and introduce opportunities to join one of our junior squads.

The junior squads are organised by ability, so all players can feel comfortable and supported. As skills develop, there are opportunities to progress through the squads, helping players reach their potential – and who knows, you could become the island’s badminton star of the future!

Should you have any further questions that are not answered on this page, please use the Contact Us form and select “Juniors Enquiry” when submitting your enquiry. Our Junior team will review your message and provide a helpful response as quickly as possible. We are happy to assist with any questions about sessions, squad opportunities, junior leagues, or getting involved in the club in general.

🕒  Saturday Pay & Play @ St Michael’s Junior Club

The St Michaels Junior Club Pay & Play Badminton session takes place every Saturday from 15:00 to 17:00.

This is a casual session open to all junior players.

No booking is required – simply turn up and pay £3 to play. Players can attend alone or with friends.

Rackets are available to borrow for those who don’t have their own. Beginners are supported by John Rocky, who is available to provide guidance, while more experienced players can take part in friendly games.

A tuck shop is open during the session offering snacks and drinks.

Please note: Sessions do not run when competitions are taking place.  Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for any sessions that may get cancelled on the day.

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Saturday Pay & Play

at St Michael’s Junior Club

The St Michaels Junior Club Pay & Play Badminton session takes place
every Saturday from 15:00 to 17:00.

This is a casual session open to all junior players.

No booking is required – simply turn up and pay £3 to play. Players can attend alone or with friends.

Rackets are available to borrow for those who don’t have their own. Beginners are supported by John Rocky, who is available to provide guidance, while more experienced players can take part in friendly games.

A tuck shop is open during the session offering snacks and drinks.

Please note: Sessions do not run when competitions are taking place.  Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for any sessions that may get cancelled on the day.

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

💪 Development Squads

For juniors eager to develop their badminton skills, we offer squad sessions that cover every aspect of the game – from footwork and shot techniques to overall gameplay and strategy.  These sessions are designed to help young players build confidence, improve performance, and enjoy the sport to the fullest.

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.

💪 Development Squads

For juniors eager to develop their badminton skills, we offer squad sessions that cover every aspect of the game – from footwork and shot techniques to overall gameplay and strategy.  These sessions are designed to help young players build confidence, improve performance, and enjoy the sport to the fullest.

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.

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

🕒 Junior Squad Timetable

Please see the table below for our Junior Squad session times.

Time Slot Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday
Beta Squad — — — — 15:00 – 16:30
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 — —

ℹ️ Scroll left/right inside the table to see more days.

🏸 Junior League & Competitions

In addition, our Junior League runs every Friday from 16:30 to 18:30, giving players the chance to apply what they’ve learned in a fun, competitive, and supportive environment. It’s a great way for juniors to challenge themselves, make friends, and take their game to the next level.

We also host two junior competitions each year: the Junior Closed and the Junior Open.

  • Junior Closed (October) – open only to juniors who were born in Guernsey or currently reside on the island.

  • Junior Open (March) – open to all juniors, both on and off the island, with a range of visiting players from across the UK.

Both events are hosted via the Badminton England platform, and these events provide a great opportunity for young players to start gaining ranking points and grading wins, as well as having competition against fellow players within their age bracket.

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Junior League & Competition

In addition, our Junior League runs every Friday from 16:30 to 18:30, giving players the chance to apply what they’ve learned in a fun, competitive, and supportive environment. It’s a great way for juniors to challenge themselves, make friends, and take their game to the next level.

We also host two junior competitions each year: the Junior Closed and the Junior Open.

  • Junior Closed (October) – open only to juniors who were born in Guernsey or currently reside on the island.

  • Junior Open (March) – open to all juniors, both on and off the island, with a range of visiting players from across the UK.

Both events are hosted via the Badminton England platform, and these events provide a great opportunity for young players to start gaining ranking points and grading wins, as well as having competition against fellow players within their age bracket.

🏫 Schools Programme

We work closely with Guernsey’s primary 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.

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Schools Programme

We work closely with Guernsey’s primary 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.

🌍 Representing Guernsey as a Junior

Junior players have the chance to represent Guernsey in a variety of competitive badminton events, gaining experience and developing their skills in a team environment.

Key opportunities include:

  • South West County Championships

    • The South West County Championship is a regional junior badminton competition for counties in the South West of England (and nearby territories).  Junior players in age groups such as U13, U15, U17 and U19 may be selected to represent Guernsey in a series of matches, usually in England.

  • Badminton England Official Tournaments

    • The Junior Guernsey Closed and Junior Guernsey Open are our two Junior Badminton England tournaments.

These events give young players valuable match experience, help build confidence, and allow them to take pride in representing their island.

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Representing Guernsey as a Junior

Junior players have the chance to represent Guernsey in a variety of competitive badminton events, gaining experience and developing their skills in a team environment.

Key opportunities include:

South West County Championships
The South West County Championship is a regional junior badminton competition for counties in the South West of England (and nearby territories).  Junior players in age groups such as U13, U15, U17 and U19 may be selected to represent Guernsey in a series of matches, usually in England.

Badminton England Official Tournaments
The Junior Guernsey Closed and Junior Guernsey Open are our two Junior Badminton England tournaments.

These events give young players valuable match experience, help build confidence, and allow them to take pride in representing their island.

🏅 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