The Badminton Academy Youth Program - SUMMER 2023

Badminton Alberta has developed several new programming choices for SUMMER 2023 in the Calgary area for youths 8-18 years of age that are interested in pursuing badminton under the umbrella of The Badminton Academy.

 

Calgary Youth Program (formerly City of Calgary Recreation programs)

As part of the Calgary Youth Program, Badminton Alberta's - The Badminton Academy provides a high quality instructional class for children and youths that are keen to learn the foundational skills of the sport.

Access to program information can be found at the following links:

  • CHILD Lesson (8-12 years of age)
  • YOUTH Lessons (13-18 years of age)

Registration questions are handled through Badminton Alberta staff at the following number: 403.297-2722. When calling with a question related to registration, please be specific to the time and venue of the program you are interested in.

Online Registration for programs in the SUMMER of 2023 will begin at the end of May 2023 on our website.

The Badminton Academy Summer Camp

The Badminton Academy Week #1 Summer 5 Day Camp is being held at Mount Royal University from Monday to Friday, July 31 - August 4, 2023. The camp will feature instruction suitable for ages 8 - 18.                

  • Child - ages 8-12 years
  • Youth - ages 13-18 years
  • Youth- Back To Training. Ages 13-18 (Not suitable for beginner players). Suited for those players who have participated in school badminton teams or tryouts. For those who have participated at cities, provincials or who have played in our junior tournaments or have interest in our junior tournaments. 

The Child camp includes exposure to basic grip, overhead/underhand strokes combined with various footwork patterns. Children will develop and improve their fundamental movement skills through sport specific drills and exercises. Children will learn rules and etiquette of the sport as well as introductory applications and modified games. The child summer camp is lead by NCCP certified coaches.

  •  Location: Mount Royal University (Stanley Gymnasium), 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary
  • Ages 8-12 years
  • Times: 9:00am-11:00am
  • Cost: $228.80

The Youth camp will review technical skills with introduction into baseline drills. Integration of tactical intent while reviewing stroking skills. Introduction to modified match play. A focus on tactical scenario's through modified/full structure games all reliant to the athlete's ability. This program is lead by NCCP certified coaches.

  • Location: Mount Royal University (Stanley Gymnasium), 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary
  • Ages 13-18 years
  • Times: 11:30am-1:30pm
  • Cost: $228.80 +($11.44 GST)

Youth Back To Training camp will offer those youth with some previous experince or who have participated in previous school teams or tryouts. Those who have particapted at cities or Provincials, with an intetest in particpating in any level of junior tournaments in the upcoming season. Players will particpate in multi-shuttle drills, while integrating tactical intent into their sequences. A focus on tactical scenarios through modified/full structure games all reliant on the athletes ability.  The program is lead by a NCCP by Certified Coaches. (Not Suitable for Beginner Players) 

  • Location: Mount Royal University (Stankey Gymnasium), 4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W. Calgary
  • Ages 13-18 years
  • Times: 2:00pm- 4:00pm
  • Cost: $239.00 +($11.95 GST)

 

The Badminton Academy Week #2 Summer 4 Day Camp is being held at Mount Royal University from Tuesday to Friday, August 8 - 11, 2023. The camp will feature instruction suitable for ages 8 - 18. This camp is 4 days due to the Heritage Day Long Weekend on Monday August 7th, 2023, the University is closed. 

  • Child- Ages 8-12
  • Youth- ages 13-18
  • Youth Back To Training: Ages 13-18 (Not suitable for begginer players) Suited for those players who have particpated in school badminton teams or tryouts. For those who have participated at cities, Provincials or who have played in our junior tournaments or have interest in our junior tournaments. 

The Child Camp includes exposure to basic grip overhand/underhand strokes combined with various footwork patterns. Children will develop and improve their fundamental movement skills through sport specific drills and exercises. Children will learn rules and etiquette of the sport as well introductory applications and modifed games. The child summer camp is lead by certified NCCP coaches.

  • Location: Mount Royal University (Stanley Gymnasium) 4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W. Calgary.
  • Ages: 8 - 12 years
  • Times: 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Cost: $185.00

The Youth Camp will review technical skills with introduction into baseline drills, integration of tactical intent while reviewing stroking skills. Introduction to modified match play. A focus on tactical scenarios though modified/full structure games all reliant to the athletes ability. This program is lead by NCCP Certified coaches. 

  • Location: Mount Royal University (Stanley Gymnasium) 4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W, Calgary.
  • Ages 13- 18 years
  • Times: 11:30am - 1:30pm
  • Cost: $185.00  +($9.25 GST)

The Back To Training Camp will offer those youth with some previous experince or who have participated in previous school teams or tryouts. Those who have particpated at cities or Provincials, with an interest in participating in any level of junior tournaments in the upcoming season. Players will particpate in multi-shuttle drills, while integrating tactical intent into their sequences. A focus on tactical scenarios through modified/full structured games all reliant on the athletes ability. The program is lead by Certified NCCP Coaches. (Not Suitable for begginer players).

  • Location: Mount Royal University (Stanley Gymnasium) 4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W. Calgary.
  • Ages: 13 - 18 years
  • Times: 2:00pm- 4:00pm
  • Cosy: $195.00 + ($9.75 GST)

 

For additional information, contact Badminton Alberta at 403.297-2722.

To register on-line, please visit the following on-line registration portal.

 

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

Badminton Alberta is continuing with a new registration system. Please take a minute to create a new family account. After you have created your new account, simply log-in to complete the registration including payment. Following your registration, you have the ability to log-in to confirm your registration, check dates, add a new class, etc.

If you experience a problem during registration, please contact  

Margaret by email : members@badmintonalberta.ca