JUNIOR CLASSES
OUR JUNIOR CLASSES
Northwest Badminton Academy offers various skill-based junior training programs for younger children that focuses on developing the basic badminton fundamentals whilst introducing the sport in a fun and engaging way. With a wide range of classes and coaches suitable for different ages and abilities, Northwest Badminton Academy aims to provide a positive first experience and develop a lifelong love for the sport.
Our Training programs are designed to teach children the correct badminton skills regardless of whether they are new to the sport of or have some training experience. Our 4:1 student-to-coach ratio provides an intimate training experience for players of all ability levels to improve their game and become a better player. We recommend the students to attend 3 to 4 classes a week for optimal improvement.
MAKE UP POLICY
There will be only one makeup per session. Notification of absences should be sent to info@northwestbadminton.com before the class commences. Notifying after the scheduled class time will not qualify for a makeup. There will be no class credit carrying forward to any future sessions.
For canceling current student classes, only 75% of the remaining tuition will be refunded.For any questions, please email NWBA at info@northwestbadminton.com
OUR COACHES
CERTIFIEDOur coaches are certified in various badminton training certifications and renew their certifications every year.
FRIENDLY Our coaches are friendly to all our kids and will welcome your child, help them to focus and enjoy the training.
EXPERIENCED Our coaches are badminton players who have gone through extensive hours of training and mentoring.
Intensive movement in the court will help the child to keep his body in great shape, as badminton is among the three most energy-intensive game sports. Every day your child will compete with his peers, learn to win and learn to lose. While playing badminton, there is a constant training of the eyes, you need to continuously monitor the shuttlecock, which moves at different speeds. Badminton will develop children's abilities to concentrate for longer periods and make them more attentive. Badminton is a non-contact sport hence the risk of serious injury when playing badminton is minimal.
Not at all, your child does not need to have played before, Our training programs are structured to cater for all ages and abilities. We are are focused on providing a fun, safe and enjoyable environment for anyone that wants to pick up a racket and play.
It's optimal to start badminton training as young as 5 or 6 years.
Your child can expect a fun filled, focused and enjoyable training experience when they attend our training sessions. Whether it is a group class or private session you can be well assured that the coach will differentiate activity for their ability and ensure they are having fun while learning.
It varies child to child depending on the training, skill and practice. In general, a child take 6 months - 1 year to pick up the basics of badminton. If they regularly attend training classes and practice for atleast an hour at least 3-4 days a week, they will pick up the basics in less than 6 months.
We recommend kids to bring their own racket if they have one for training. We will have loaner rackets available at front desk as per availability or you can buy new rackets from our Front desk.
Yes, Regular shoes tend to leave marks on the court surfaces while playing as a lot of movement and pressure is involved. This will end up creating scratches or shoe marks which damages the court. Any non-marking shoes having non-black soles are recommended, we do sell non-marking shoes at our front desk.
CLUB I JR
(Ages 6-12)
- Players new to badminton.
- Introduction to badminton skills.
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Fundamentals of grip, serves, pushes, lifts, ready position, and simple footwork.
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Basic rules to start playing and values for success in training.
- Learning how to train and enjoy the training.
CLUB II JR
(Ages 6-12)
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Warm-up Drills.
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Introduce strokes including drives, overhead shots, defense, and net shots.
- Footwork to all corner of the court.
- All basic rules of the game.
- Greater emphasis on values and positive training techniques.
CLUB I
(Ages 10-18)
- Players new to badminton or from Mini.
- Introduction to badminton skills.
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Fundamentals of grip, serves, pushes, lifts, ready position, and simple footwork.
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Basic rules to start playing and values for success in training.
- Learning how to train.
CLUB II
(Ages 10-18)
- Warm-up Drills.
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Introduce strokes including drives, overhead shots, defense, and net shots.
- Footwork to all corner of the court.
- All basic rules of the Singles/Doubles game.
- Greater emphasis on values and positive training techniques.
REGIONAL I JR
(Ages 6-12)
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Intermediate level strokes and footwork.
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Warm-up Drills
- Develop consistency of technique for all basic shots.
- On-court match experience.
- Introduction of speed and mental training.
- Prepare to compete in local junior tournaments.
REGIONAL II JR
(Ages 6-12)
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Further development of advanced stroke play and shots.
- Improve competition decision making skills
- Advanced doubles and mixed doubles rotation.
- Speed, agility, and mental training.
- Ready to compete at regional junior tournaments.
REGIONAL I
(Ages 10-18)
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Intermediate level strokes and footwork.
- Develop consistency of technique for all basic shots.
- Basic match strategies.
- On-court match experience.
- Introduction of speed and mental training.
- Prepare to compete in local junior tournaments.
REGIONAL II
(Ages 10-18)
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Further development of advanced stroke play and shots.
- Improve competition decision making skills
- Advanced doubles and mixed doubles rotation.
- Speed, agility, and mental training.
- Ready to compete at regional junior tournaments.
NATIONAL I JR
(Ages 6-12)
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Advanced strokes and movement skills.
- Develop complete arsenal of shot making skills.
- Advanced doubles rotation and singles/doubles strategies.
- Speed, fitness and mental training for high level games.
- Ready to compete at national junior tournaments.
NATIONAL I
(Ages 10-18)
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Advanced strokes and movement skills.
- Develop complete arsenal of shot making skills.
- Advanced doubles rotation and singles/doubles strategies.
- Speed, fitness and mental training for high level games.
- Ready to compete at national junior tournaments.
NATIONAL II
(Ages 10-18)
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Development of pace and/or consistency for use as weapons.
- Learn to vary advanced strategies and styles of play in competitions.
- Advanced physical training and mental skill development to handle high pressure situations.
- Competing for medals at national junior tournaments.
ADULT
(Ages >18)
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Introduce strokes including drives, overhead shots, defense, net shots and serves.
- Warm-up Techniques.
- Footwork to all corners of the court.
- All basic rules of the Singles/Doubles game.
- Greater emphasis on values and positive training techniques.