Welcome to Winchester Badminton Academy
Winchester Badminton Academy is a thriving badminton coaching programme for both children aged 5 to 17 years, and adults.
We are based on two sites, St. Swithun’s School, Winchester and Winchester College.
St. Swithun’s School, Alresford Road, Winchester SO21 1HA
Winchester College Sports Centre, Norman Road, Winchester SO23 9PW
Below are the programmes we offer on a weekly basis.
Junior Badminton Coaching Programmes
Our ‘Flight’ programme is designed for children aged 5 to 10 years and completely new to the game. Children are coached by a team of experienced and qualified badminton coaches. Players are introduced to the game through fun games and activities designed to inspire and enthuse from the start.
Training days: Saturdays
Times: 10.45am to 12.00pm
Venue: Winchester College *
Our ‘Drive’ programme is designed specifically for older ‘beginners’, typically secondary school aged. Players are coached in the basics of the game and develop the knowledge and understanding of scoring and officiating their peers. Players from our Flight group may progress into this group.
Training days: Sundays
Times: 9.00am to 10.30am
Venue: St. Swithun’s School
Our ‘Smash’ programme is for children who have developed the basics of the game and are now progressing into much more consistent and competent young players. Higher level skills and practises are used in training to build upon the essential aspects of the game learned in previous group/s. Some players have progressed from Drive.
Training days: Sundays
Times: 10.30am to 12.00pm
Venue: St. Swithun’s School
Our ‘Elite’ programme caters for children who have achieved a high level of competence on the badminton court and are well on the journey to becoming extremely good players. Many children in this group go on to train and compete at county level. Additional mid-week coaching is available for players.
Training days: Saturdays
Times: 12.00pm to 1.30pm
Venue: Winchester College *
Flight Group Training Dates Summer 2026
18th and 25th April
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th May
6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June
4th, 11th, 18th and 25th July
Drive Group Training Dates Summer 2026
19th and 26th April
3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th May
7th, 14th, 21st and 28th June
5th, 12th and 19th July
Smash Group Training Dates Summer 2026
19th and 26th April
3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th May
7th, 14th, 21st and 28th June
5th, 12th and 19th July
Elite Group Training Dates Summer 2026
18th and 25th April
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th May
6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June
4th, 11th, 18th and 25th July
* Whilst a number of the sessions for Flight and Elite groups will be taking place at Winchester College, some dates will take place at alternative venues. Dates marked in RED will take place either at King’s School or Winchester Lido (TBC).
Adult Beginner and Developing Badminton Programmes
Our Adult coaching programme is a brand new course for adults. Coached by our experienced level 2 badminton coach Richard Peters, our sessions are tailored to the needs of every player. With access to four badminton courts, sessions are designed to cater for all levels from absolute beginners to club players wishing develop their game. There are no expectations about the level of the players in the group and a wholly inclusive style of coaching is used to make everybody feel welcome and valued within the group.
Members can either pay termly upfront for either the full two-hour weekly sessions, or just for the one hour. And for those whose lives are such that they can’t commit to every week, we offer a flexible PAYG option.
So, what’s not to like?
All equipment is provided and absolutely NO experience is necessary.
Training days: Mondays
Times: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Venue: St. Swithun’s School
Directions to St. Swithun’s Sports Hall
