Program: Designed for children who are new to playing a sport or new to playing badminton. Focus is on teaching the fundamentals of badminton, rules of the game, applicable badminton terminologies and basic skill sets.
Badminton 101 (the racket, the shuttlecock, the court, badminton as a sport)
Basic strokes (including proper grip, swinging of racket, follow through, the use of wrist/arm/shoulder/hip and shoulder movements, racket and shuttlecock point of contact, how to serve and receive serve)
Footwork and stroke combination
General Physical Conditioning (warm/cooling down exercises, cardiovascular/ endurance exercises, strengthening and flexibility exercises) – generally a tool to avoid injuries
Basic Court play rules (scoring for singles and doubles games, service/receiving, faults, court courtesy, sportsmanship)
Prerequisite: Satisfactorily completed the BBTA Beginner Class and/or with Coaches’ Recommendation.
Ages: 6-19
Program Description: Designed for studentss who had previously attended clinics or training sessions for beginners and/or have learned the sport via games played occasionally for fitness or small group competitions (e.g. friendly matches).
General physical conditioning – endurance, resistance training, flexibility, speed, power (in-court training)
Application of basic footwork and strokes (intensively focused on application of skills)
Encourage students to participate in local tournaments
Advanced
Prerequisite: Satisfactorily completed BBTA Intermediate Class and/or with Coaches’ Recommendation.
Ages: 6 – 19
Program Description: Designed for students who frequently join tournaments or are focused on participating in badminton competitions; must have satisfactorily completed intermediate training e.g. school, club training. Skills and techniques are honed for competitive play. Practice sessions will be intense.
Commitment required: 2x/week academy plus one private lesson or 3x/week academy
Students encouraged to participate in major junior tournaments
High School
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 13-19
Program Description: Designed for youths who wish to participate in high school/college badminton teams.
Badminton 101 (the racket, the shuttlecock, the court, badminton as a sport)
Basic strokes including proper grip, swinging of racket, follow through, the use of wrist/arm/shoulder/hip and shoulder movements, racket and shuttlecock point of contact, how to serve and receive
General footwork and stoke combinations
General physical conditioning (warm/cooling down exercises, cardiovascular/endurance exercises, strengthening an flexibility exercises) – generally a tool to avoid injuries
Off Site physical conditioning encouraged (jogging, push-ups, sit-ups, jump rope, light weights)
Sportsmanship and other Life Skills (persistence, patience, endurance, fairness, honesty, teamwork, friendship, etc.)
Elite & Olympic Team
Prerequisite: Satisfactorily completed BBTA Advanced Class and/or with Coaches’ Recommendation.
Program Description: Designed for tournament players or those who plan to participate in specific high-level competitions; must have undergone intermediate training e.g. school, club training. Sessions will focus on improving Skills and Techniques to meet higher level/competitive level play. Practice sessions will be intense.
Court play/mastery (e.g. control & accuracy of strokes)
Game strategies e.g. how to prepare for a tournament; how to analyze games (in- and /or off court training)
Special Class
Prerequisite: Satisfactorily completed BBTA Intermediate Class and/or with Coaches’ Recommendation; for Tournament Players ONLY
Ages: 8-19
Program Description: Designed for tournament players or those who plan to participate in specific high level competitions; must have undergone intermediate training (e.g. school, club training). Training will include additional on court/off court exercises; sessions will focus on improving Skills and Techniques to meet higher level/competitive level play. Practice sessions will be intense.
Game strategies e.g. how to prepare for a tournament; how to analyze games (in- and /or off-court training)
Focus on game time (singles, doubles and mixed doubles)
