Term dates for the College and University Centre academic year 2024/2025 are now available online.
Badminton Academy
All players, from beginners to county-level players, are welcome in the Academy. Training and fitness sessions in our extensive facilities prepare you for competitive match play.
What can I expect?
Players will take part in badminton-related activities, including individual racket skills, drills and preparation for match play. All Badminton Academy players will receive additional support and advice on strength and conditioning and gain access to the College's extensive fitness facilities.
The College plays in the Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport tournaments and cups, with the opportunity to qualify for the national finals, as well as a range of county and regional schools' tournaments. In recent years the badminton team has been very success on a national stage: they were winners of the AoC National Cup in 2014, 2016 and 2017, and had representatives in the South West team at the AoC National Championships.
Honours
Team honours
- 2010 – British Colleges Cup Champions.
- 2011 – British Colleges Cup Finals.
- 2012 – British Colleges Cup Finals.
- 2013 – British Colleges Cup Finals, 3rd place.
- 2014 – AoC National Cup Winners.
- 2016 – AoC National Winners.
Players’ honours
- County honours for 10 Academy players in 2013
The Badminton Academy provides high-quality coaching and fixtures on a regular basis. Last season, [my brother and I] won the BCS mixed team cup and became the U17 County Doubles Champions.
