Would You Like to Become Involved With Badminton In Suffolk?
Suffolk Badminton Association is actively promoting the sport within the county. As well as the county junior, senior and masters squads, the association runs about ten tournaments each year. There is also a well-funded strategic development action plan to promote the growth of badminton across Suffolk: by supporting activities from grassroots to competition level.
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Strategic Development Action Plan (PDF)
Junior Training Sessions 2024-25
Updated 19/9/24
Junior Training Sessions (PDF file)
Sessions open to Suffolk Badminton Association squad members only.
Coaching Courses
(Ipswich)
Foundation Level (2 days)
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October.
£220 (Badminton England members £195).
£100 subsidy available for Badminton England members in Suffolk.
Level 2, Talent Specialism (5 days)
Saturday 31st August, Sunday 15th September, Saturday19th and Sunday 20th October.
Assessment day: 14th or 15th December.
£450 (£425 for Badminton England members).
£410 for registered coaches.
£200 subsidy available for Badminton England members in Suffolk.
If you wish to be considered as a candidate for either course please contact Mike Tee:
Contact Mike Tee
Suffolk Restricted Tournaments
Autumn 2024
Suffolk junior restricted tournaments are open to all who live in, were born in or go to school in Suffolk. The senior restricted tournament requires membership of Badminton England.
Under-12 Junior County Championships ► 21st September
Entry Form
Under-16 Junior County Championships ► 21st September
Entry Form
Under-20 Junior County Championships ► 21st September
Entry Form
Under-14 Junior County Championships ► 22nd September
Entry Form
Under-18 Junior County Championships ► 22nd September
Entry Form
Suffolk Senior Restricted ► 28th September
Online Entry
Badminton England Tournaments
Autumn 2024
See Badminton England website for membership requirement.
Suffolk Under-17 Bronze ► 12th October
Online Entry
Suffolk Under-17 Silver ► 13th October
Online Entry
Suffolk Senior Bronze ► 2nd November
Online Entry
Suffolk Under-19 Silver ► 3rd November
Online Entry
Suffolk Under-13 Bronze ► 7th December
Online Entry
Masters Squads 2024-25
Masters Fixtures (updated 3/10/24)
Players can now play in Over-40 matches as soon as they reach their 38th birthday.
Suffolk Badminton Association enters teams in the Over-40, Over-50, Over-60 and Over-65 Masters County Championships. Fixtures are released at the end of August for the following season.
Masters County Championships Results 2023-24
(Tournament Software)
Over-40, Over-50 and Over 60 teams took part in the Inter County Challenge weekend on 13th & 14th January 2024.
Inter County Challenge Results 2024
(Tournament Software)
Masters practice sessions will be held on 6th October 2024 and 5th January 2025 at Suffolk New College, IP4 1LT from 12noon - 3pm. These will be run on a typical club night format of level and mixed doubles, giving everyone the opportunity to play with and against their age group team and others before competitive match play! If you are interested in coming along, please contact Sue McKinley.
Please contact Sue McKinley for more information.
Contact Sue McKinley
Masters Web Page
Yonex Ipswich Badminton Performance Centre
Coaching is leading to some good tournament results for junior players. Several players have won medals in Badminton England tournaments.
Commonwealth Champions Chris and Gabby Adcock answering questions during their visit to IBPC.
IBPC website
Junior and Adult Coaching
Bury St. Edmunds
Mondays at Skyliner Sports Centre (juniors and adults).
Holbrook
Tuesdays at Holbrook Academy (juniors).
Ipswich
Wednesdays at Whitton Sports Centre (juniors).
Great Cornard
Thursdays at Great Cornard Sports Centre (juniors).
Felixstowe
Saturdays at Brackenbury Sports Centre (juniors).
Tel. 0330 551 9497 or email . . . .
Email National Badminton
National Badminton website
Organised by National Badminton in association with Badminton England and Suffolk Badminton Association
Julie Bradbury and Kate Hooper of National Badminton gave pupils in Wells Hall Community Primary School in Great Cornard an introduction to badminton.
Newspaper Article
Recreational Badminton at Woodbridge
Most Tuesdays September to April 8pm to 9:30pm.
£3 (full-time students £1.50)
Sports Dome, Woodbridge School
Map
Currently unable to accept any new players.
Sessions will run from 3rd September to 17th December 2024. Sessions after Christmas await confirmation of sports hall availability.
Due to a school event, there will be no session on Tuesday 12th November; there will be a session on Wednesday 13th November instead.
No membership is required. Rackets are available to borrow. Players under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: Peter Webb 01394 386452.
Stowmarket Junior Badminton Club
Saturday mornings at Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre.
Beginners and improvers 9am to 10:15am.
Intermediate and advanced 10:30am to 12 noon.
Email Mary Hughes
Stowmarket Badminton Club
Stowmarket Badminton Club club nights on Mondays and Wednesdays each week. The club plays from 8pm to 10pm at Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre in the Main Hall. During the winter season teams are entered into the Ipswich and District Badminton League and into the Bury and District Badminton League. If you would like to join please contact Dan Simpson, the club secretary:
Email Club Secretary
Inclusive Badminton
Wednesdays 3:45pm to 4:45pm and 5pm to 6pm (Sept to June) at Suffolk New College. For adults (over 16) with intellectual disability.
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Organised by ActivLives with Special Olympics Suffolk
ActivBadminton
Tuesdays 2pm to 3:30pm at Whitton Sports Centre in Ipswich. For adults of any age, including those with long-term health conditions and/or a disability.
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Organised by ActivLives
Para-Badminton Tournament
Six players from Special Olympics Suffolk/ActivLives competed at Gillingham, producing some excellent performances. The tournament included players with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities. Suffolk players managed to bring home 5 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals.
Daytime Badminton for Over-50's
Booking required.
Whitton Sports Centre in Ipswich.
Mondays and Wednesday 10am to 12pm. Fridays 10:30am - 12:30pm Tel. 01473 433655.
Gainsborough Sports Centre in Ipswich
Thursdays 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Tel. 01473 433655.
Brackenbury Sports Centre in Felixstowe
Wednesday and Friday mornings 10am to 12 noon. Tel. 01394 270278.
Please phone the sports centre to check whether this information is up to date.
Organised by the sports centres
Daytime Badminton in Kesgrave
Casual pay-and-play, no booking necessary, term time only. Only £3.50 per session.
Tuesdays 10am to 12 noon and Fridays 9am to 12 noon.
Please phone the sports centre to check whether this information is up to date. Tel. 01473 612648.
Organised by Kesgrave Sports Centre