Junior Programs
Below is a list of all program times and their locations.
*All Rec Center sessions must be booked through each rec center location. All other sessions may be booked through Badminton Victoria by email info@badmintonvictoria.com or drop in.**
BADMINTON VICTORIA EXCLUSIVE – PROGRAMS
Sunday |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Saturday |
Beginner 1-3pm – Cordova Bay |
Intermediate
4-6pm – Cordova Bay |
Beginner
4-5pm – Commonwealth Place |
High Performance Singles Training
6-8pm – Cordova Bay |
Beginner 8-930am – Cordova Bay |
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Intermediate
630-830 – Gordon Head Middle School |
Beginner 2
5-6pm – Commonwealth Place |
Adult Competitive
5-7pm Brentwood Bay |
Intermediate
930-11am – Cordova Bay |
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High Performance
6-8pm – Cordova Bay |
Competitive 6-8pm – Cordova Bay |
Competitive 11-1pm – Cordova Bay |
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High Performance 6-8pm – Cordova Bay |
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JUNIOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
BEGINNER LEVELS:
Beginner Level I
- minimal to no experience in badminton
- no equipment necessary
- priority of the class is to have fun, learn basic skills, fundamental movement
- ages 6+
Class will teach:
- basic forehand and backhand grips with associated strokes including forehand serving
- fundamental movement including shuffling, running, skipping, balance, throwing and catching
- basic overhead swing, with the goal of making contact as priority
Beginner Level II
Requirements
- Should the ability to make decent contact reliably with limited missing the shuttle
- Should have a basic understanding of forehand and backhand grips and their associated motions
- Should have the ability to perform fundamental movement skills (properly): shuffling, running, skipping, throwing, catching etc
- Should have a decent overhead swing/contact and forehand and backhand motions including forehand serving
Class will teach:
- Refining fundamental movement including: shuffling, running, skipping, throwing, catching etc
- Proper overhead preparation and swing technique
- Basic footwork around the court
- Introducing movement backwards into hitting motion
- Introducing specific shots: overhead clears, drops/smashes as well as forehand and backhand nets and lifts
- Proper technique for lunging and overhead preparation
Saturday Cordova Bay Beginner
Time: 8-930am
Location: Cordova bay community club
Cost: $15 per session, 10 sessions for $150.
How to register: email info@badmintonvictoria.com
Shuttle type: Feather
Age: 6+ years old
Sunday Cordova Bay Beginner/Intermediate Combined
Time 1-3pm
Location: Cordova bay community club
Cost: $15 per session, 10 sessions for $150.
How to register: email info@badmintonvictoria.com
Shuttle type: Feather
Age: 6+ years old
Wednesday Saanich Commonwealth Place Beginner
Time: 4-5pm
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Place
Cost: See Saanich Active Living Guide (depends on # of classes)
How to register: by phone, online or in person at any Saanich rec centre
Shuttle type: Nylon
Age: 6+ years old
Thursday Cedar Hill Recreation Beginner
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Cedar Hill Rec Centre
Cost: See Saanich Active Living Guide (depends on # of classes)
How to register: by phone, online or in person at any Saanich rec centre
Shuttle type: Nylon
Intermediate
Requirements
- Should have very good contact with the ability to direct the shuttle and demonstrate some control
- Should have the ability to move fluidly with decent coordination and balance
- Should have a very good understanding and ability to perform forehand and backhand underhand strokes with relatively decent consistency and quality
- Should have the ability to move forward and backwards to hit the shuttle with proper lunging
- Should have the understanding of how to prepare for hitting the shuttle and contact point
Class will teach:
- Scissoring, while moving backwards as well as proper recovery footwork
- Reinforce grips and associated motions with small adjustments to grips including different backhand grips
- Introduction to split step(s) and recovery positions
- Understanding of hitting a shot, recovering into position and moving to the shuttle under various circumstances
- Ability to move to all corners of the court and various footwork based on speed/timing/distance
- Refining overhead stroke to improve quality and consistency of shots including clears, smashes and drops while also adding direction and controlling speed/trajectory
Tuesday Cordova Bay Intermediate
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Cordova Bay Community Club
Cost: $15 per session, 10 sessions for $150.
How to register: email info@badmintonvictoria.com
Shuttle type: Feather
Tuesday GHMS Intermediate (11+)
Time: 630-830pm
Location: Gordon Head Middle School
Cost: see Saanich Active Living Guide (cost depends on # of classes)
How to register: by phone, online or in person at any Saanich rec centre
Shuttle type: Nylon
Age = 11+
Wednesday SCP Intermediate
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Place
Cost: See registration (depends on # of classes)
How to register: by phone, online or in person at any Saanich rec centre
Shuttle type: Nylon
Thursday Cedar Hill Recreation Novice
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Cedar Hill Rec Centre
Cost: See Saanich Active Living Guide (depends on # of classes)
How to register: by phone, online or in person at any Saanich rec centre
Shuttle type: Nylon
Skill level: Novice/Intermediate
Requirements: see outline
Saturday Cordova Bay Intermediate
Time: 930-11am
Location: Cordova bay community club @941 Sutcliffe rd.
Cost: $15 per session, 10 sessions for $150.
How to register: email info@badmintonvictoria.com
Shuttle type: Feather
Skill level: Intermediate
Junior Competitive
Requirements
- All athletes must be approved by coaching staff prior to attending a practice of this level
- If athletes have video or are able to attend an intermediate practice, coaches will be able to determine at that point whether they are ready or not
- Adult competitive programs are a little more relaxed with these rules but they are put in place to ensure that all athletes benefit from the practices
Jr High Performance & High Performance
Requirements
- All athletes must be approved by coaching staff prior to attending a practice of this level
- If athletes have video or are able to attend an intermediate practice, coaches will be able to determine at that point whether they are ready or not