Badminton

Badminton has many popular age-specific programmes that welcome you onto court, regardless of age or ability, guaranteeing a fun experience.

What is badminton?

The unique qualities of badminton make it accessible and enjoyable for anyone and everyone, and Badminton England work collaboratively to provide traditional and innovative opportunities for all to be involved.

The Racket Pack programme is a School Games format suitable for primary schools; it aims to introduce the sport of badminton to young people in a safe, fun, and engaging way. Designed for ages 5-11, it teaches players the rules and correct methods for playing the sport.

Find out more about how to play badminton formats.

Equipment needed

Badminton racket
Shuttles
Net / bench
Cones

Badminton England are the National Governing Body for badminton.

See their full range of badminton formats suitable for schools.

Visit Badminton England's website

Get involved

The School Games is inclusive to all young people and provides opportunities for everyone to get involved, either within school, against other local schools, or at county or regional level.

School Games Organisers

School Games Organisers (SGO) help schools coordinate appropriate competitive opportunities for all young people from Key Stage 2-4, to recruit, train and deploy a suitable workforce, and to support the development of club.