Sunday Training Sessions

Our club training mornings will continue to be split into two sessions on Sunday mornings, as below. Your child(ren) will be booked onto the appropriate session most suitable for them and you will be notified if we intend to move your child into a different group, beforehand.

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​Start Date:      Sunday 8th September 2024

End Date:        Sunday 27th April 2025

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Please note, there will be no club training session on Easter Sunday, 20th April 2025.

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Beginners/Intermediates (Aged 8-18) – 10am-11.30am

This session will focus on the fun element of badminton and gives players a chance to try the sport and/or for players who are not quite ready for competition. It will concentrate on co-ordination and skills needed in badminton. The players will learn grips, stroke technique to achieve various shots, footwork, scoring and play lots of games. This group is sub-divided into ability levels to aid natural progression.  New members will be initially assessed in this group.

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Emerging/Advanced (Aged 8-18) – 11.30am-1pm

This session is designed for emerging, intermediate to advanced players who are keen to challenge themselves and will cover all areas of badminton including movement, tactics, grip changing, shot practice and match play. The players in this session will also be eligible to represent the club in local league matches and tournaments. This group is sub-divided into ability levels to aid natural progression and potential step up to county level.  Not suitable for beginners to the game.

Membership Subscription Fees –  2nd Half Subscription Due by Friday 31st January 2025 - £82.50

​​For all registered members, please ensure your membership fees are paid by the due date as the club has to pay for the court bookings in advance. For potential new members having taster sessions, no fees are due until after your 2nd taster session and you decide to join the club

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Paying Your Subscription

Please pay via bank transfer, using the bank details below:

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​Account Name:                       Lightwater Junior Badminton Club

Sort Code:                               Available Upon Request

Account No.:                           Available Upon Request

Payment Reference:              [Your Child’s Name]Subs

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Please email your payment advice to: admin@lightwaterjuniorbadmintonclub.co.uk

 

New Members – Taster Sessions

For potential new members, we have 2 free taster sessions available so that you can decide if you wish your child(ren) to become members or not, without having to commit to joining initially.  If joining, the full membership fee for the 1st half season will be due before the 3rd weekly session is attended. Your child(ren) will be invited to the 10am sessions for initial assessment.

LJBC Kit - Where Can You Purchase the LJBC Kit?

Lightwater Junior Badminton Club kit is available now to purchase from the club shop via this link https://pbteamwear.co.uk/collections/lightwater-jr-bc.  If you order now, it should arrive in plenty of time for the beginning of September.  We would love to see all our members wearing the minimum of the club t-shirt (shorts/skorts/hoodies are also available) for training sessions and when representing the club in either league matches or tournaments.  This will enhance the club’s identity and a give our members a real sense of belonging.

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Arrival for Sessions

• Members should not attend the training session if they, or any of your household start to feel unwell and/or have COVID symptoms.

• Please note, our COVID policy continues to be flexible and may need to change depending on whether further BE/Government COVID restrictions are announced.

• Hand sanitiser will be available for members to use at each session.

• Please arrive 10 minutes before the session start time.  Late arrivals will still need to warm up properly before joining the court session. 

• Please arrive already changed into your kit and bring your own racket and drink – all, preferably identified with your name. Please change into your playing shoes once in the hall, before going on court.

• Parents should drop their child(ren) off at the Leisure Centre, where they will be met by one of our coaches/club officers.  Members should then register their attendance and will be guided into the hall.
   

How the Training Session Will Run on Each Court

Generally, the sessions will consist of:

• Introduction

• Group warm-up

• Activity 1

• Activity 2

• Games

• Cool down
   

Safety Notification Reminders

Please note, all members should adhere to the following safety notes:

• Please ensure all outdoor shoes are changed to dry, indoor and non-marking shoes before stepping onto the court.

• Drinks and snacks are not to be consumed while on court (including chewing gum and lollipops).

• When moving between courts or across the badminton hall, players should ensure they walk around the court area – not across the court while in use.

• All court shoes should be properly tied up to ensure shoes and laces are secure to avoid tripping and potential injury.

• Players should face the net during play to avoid being hit in the eye/face with a shuttle.

• Ensure the court is clear of all obstacles before playing.

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If you have any questions or need any clarification after reading these instructions, please email us at admin@lightwaterjuniorbadmintonclub.co.uk and one of the coaches or club officers will be in touch.