Junior Classes
SBC’s junior program accommodates all skill levels and ages!
For those who are completely new to badminton or are looking to try a new sport, our beginner classes will guide you through the fundamentals. For those who are advanced players, our Competition Team will push you to compete at the highest level with the top players in the country. No matter what your badminton goals may be for you or your child, our junior classes will help you reach them!
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Class Registration and Fees
Session III for classes will begin on September 3rd and end on October 27th:
Registration is closed for Session III. Please check back later for details on when to register for Session IV. Note that SBC members will always receive priority and first notice via email on registration for our classes!
Please email coach@seattlebadminton.com for any questions regarding our Junior Classes.
Please email katy@seattlebadminton.com for any questions regarding our Competition Team.
Class Descriptions
Bronze Class
- Beginner level, ages 8-11
- Focuses on badminton fundamentals like proper racket grip, swing technique, footwork, and basic shots
Middle / High School Class
- Beginner level, ages 11-18
- Focuses on badminton fundamentals like proper racket grip, swing technique, footwork, and basic shots
Silver Class
- Intermediate level, ages 8-14
- Refining technique, footwork, and consistency while introducing more advanced shots and basic strategy
Gold Class
- Advanced level, ages 12-18
- Fine-tuning shot accuracy and physical fitness while introducing more competitive game strategies
Competition Team IV, III, II, and I
- Most advanced level for highly skilled and competitive junior players, ages 8-18
- Combines intense physical conditioning, nuanced technique, and advanced strategy
- Required to train 3x a week and compete in local and national ranking tournaments
For more details and expectations of each class, please see the Junior Classes Advancement Rubric created by our coaches.
If you are a new student looking to take an assessment, the next assessment dates are:
- Wednesday, September 11th at 6:30pm
- Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30pm
- Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:30pm
Class Advancements
Students are eligible for advancement to the next level of class at the sole discretion of the coaches. Throughout the session, our coaches closely monitor the class to see if any students have shown proficient improvement and exemplary student attitude to move up to the next level. To advance, students are expected to be able to fulfill all of the class’s criteria listed in the Junior Classes Advancement Rubric.
In the last few weeks of a session, the coaches will determine if any students are ready to move up to the next class. The student or their parents will be contacted if they are advanced. In most cases, an assessment is not required for students unless they are new.
For any inquiries about a student’s advancement, please email coach@seattlebadminton.com.
Make-Up Class Policy
To attend a make-up class for a missed class, parents or students must send an email to coach@seattlebadminton.com at least 24 hours in advance to notify SBC of the absence. Emergency exceptions may be allowed at the discretion of SBC. Please include in the email the date of the upcoming absence and the date of the make-up class you’d like to attend.
Each inquiry has to be approved by SBC prior to attending the make-up class. This make-up policy applies to all junior classes.
Make-up classes are subject to availability based on capacity. Make-up classes must be completed in the same session and do not carry over to the next session.
No refund or class credit will be issued for missed classes without notice.
We kindly ask parents and students to please notify SBC as early as possible if the student will not be in attendance for a particular class. This allows us ample time to contact other students on the waitlist for the available class space.
In the event of a class canceled by SBC, we will arrange a make-up class in the same session.
Session Cancellation Policy
Full refund if canceled at least seven days before the start of the session.
No refund after the session has begun.
An administration fee of $40 will be applied to all cancellations.