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Training
From Primary school children just starting to learn how to play, up to our older college students and more proficient players, there is a coaching group suitable for any new junior wishing to join. Ages of our young players range from 9 up to 18, with opportunities to progress as a player develops. Older and more experienced players are also given the opportunity to join our senior club, offering them further challenges to progress.
Beginners & Early Learners
THURSDAY EVENING
With support from both our Head Coach and Assistant coaches, our new and very young players are able to learn and play badminton in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Junior age range for this group is from 7 to 13 years, all learning the basics of playing badminton. Players are sub-divided into smaller groups so that when they practice they feel comfortable learning with players of similar ability. As our young players improve there are opportunities for them to advance either within their current group or to another of our coached sessions.
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Intermediate Play
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS
Our Wednesday squad training is made up of players looking to progress their badminton a little further. They already possess basic skills including serving and scoring. By this stage, most have also already tasted some form of competitive badminton, through either their school or at one of the many junior competitions held throughout Sussex. Ages range from 11 to 15 with a mixture of abilities. Evenings involves some training as well as game play.
Our Thursday session is made up of slightly older juniors (Year 10 up to College age), and includes players wanting to play weekly badminton to a good standard. Less coaching is needed as the emphasis is on competing, developing tactics and forming playing partnerships. For those who want to play league badminton there are opportunities throughout the year, and many from this group progress on to our senior club
Development
FRIDAY EVENING
For those younger players seeking to develop their playing skills to a more technical and competitive level then our Friday session is a possibility. Some of this squad are already part of Sussex County Junior Badminton. Most have already taken part in some form of competitive badminton, and all are keen to advance their playing ability to the next level.
Coaching is delivered on a wide range of subjects covering shot routines, tactical awareness, analysis, movement and physical work.
Advanced
MONDAY EVENING
This group includes juniors either already at or just below County level for their age. Coaching includes both technical and physical training covering a wide range of topics. This group of players are keen to learn and many regularly take part in competitive badminton both locally and nationally.