Badminton Welcome to the University of Derby Badminton Club. The University of Derby Badminton Club offers the opportunity for all who have a passion for badminton to train and compete. Teams Performance Men's & Women's 1sts Development Men's & Women's 2nds Performance Teams Badminton has been a performance sport for Team Derby since 2012. Performance players recieve elite-level coaching, multiple sessions a week as well as support services including S&C, Sport Psychology and Lifestyle support that enable them to train daily whilst managing their studies. The University of Derby is one of the top 6 Universities for Badminton in the country. Our Women's compete at the highest level in the British Universities and Colleges Sports leagues (Premier North) and our Men's team compete in Division 1. If you wish to know more about the Team Derby performance programme/sports scholarship programme, visit: derby.ac.uk/life/sport/sports-scholarship-and-bursaries-scheme/ Achievements 2024/25 - Bronze Medal at BUCS Individuals 2023/24 - Women's 1sts BUCS National Cup Finalists 2023/24 - Gold Medals in Women's Doubles & Mixed Doubles at BUCS Individuals 2020/21 - Women's 1sts BUCS Premier League Champions 2020/21 - Women's 1sts BUCS National Cup Finalists 2020-2023 - 9 x BUCS Individual Championship Medalists Team Derby were also founding members of the National Badminton League (NBL). We were two-time finalists and inaugral champions in 2014/15. Coaching Badminton Programme Manager James Boxall Head Badminton Coach Andy Wood Training Monday 4-5:30pm Tuesday 8:30-10am & 2:30-4pm Thursday 2:30-4pm Friday 4-5:30pm Membership £200.00 (+£20.00 Union membership fee) Development Teams Our Women's and Men's 2nd team have regular training sessions and competitive matches. The Women's team currently compete in the BUCS Midlands Tier 2 Division, and the Men's team compete in the BUCS Midlands Tier 3 Division. Achievements 2021/22 - Womens 2nds BUCS Midlands Tier 3 Champions Coaching Lead Coach: Abbie Smith Training: Tuesday 4-5:30pm Membership: £60.00 (+£20.00 Union membership fee) Club Achievements University Sports Awards 2023/24 - Team Performance of the Year - Women's University Sports Awards 2023/24 - Most BUCS points of the year - Women's University Sports Awards 2023/24 - Club Recognition Gold Award University Sports Awards 2022/23 - Sports Council Award University Sports Awards 2022/23 - Club Recognition Gold Award Social Membership We're now offering a social membership that includes 2 social (non-coached) badminton sessions every week, open to development and social members. Alongside these, memberships also include access to a varity of events, both sober and drinking friendly events will be available. These sessions work in tandem with the JUST PLAY intiative, giving you the chance to enjoy badminton in a relaxed, friendly environment without the pressure of competition. It is the perfect way to stay active, meet new people and have fun doing a sport that you love! Membership: £40.00 (+£20.00 union pass needed) How to join the club Visit us at Freshers Fair Tuesday 16th September & Wednesday 17th, 10-4pm, Sport Centre @ Kedleston Road Campus Follow our social media accounts and get in contact Instagram: @teamderbybadminton Facebook: Team Derby Badminton Email: badminton@derbyunion.co.uk Attend our Give It A Go (GIAG) session for free - Thursday 18th September 2-4pm, Monday 22nd September 12-2pm Trial for our Performance and/or Development teams - Tuesday 23rd 4-5:30pm (4-4:45pm: Singles / 4:45-5:30pm Doubles) NOTE: £3 trial fee for singles or doubles trials OR £5 for attendance at both trials 5. Purchase your membership - Performance, Development or social (see above) To access the sessions, you will need both the Union Pass (£20) and either a Performance (£200), Development (£60) membership, Social (£40) membership. The Union Sports Pass is a one-time annual fee of £20 that gives you access to participate to compete within sports at your Union. As a Union Sports member, you receive the following benefits: Access to join our Sports Clubs and access training sessions You are eligible to compete in BUCS competition Able to purchase tickets to the Sports Awards Specific Personal Accident Insurance for student sport through Endsleigh, if you are injured as part any club activities - http://www.derbyunion.co.uk/getinvolved/memberresources/ Access to coaching and officiating bursaries through club application to the Union. The Union Sports Pass also helps keep our clubs affordable by helping the Union fund training and competition opportunities. Any questions please get in touch via contact details above. We look forward to meeting all our newcomers for the 2025/26 season!!!