On 17th July 2013, with Harborough Leisure Centre no longer offering junior badminton coaching, a new independent self-supporting “Harborough LC Junior Badminton Club” was formed. The club began by offering open sessions from age 8+, with an attendance of 24 junior players.
From September 2013, the club affiliated to Badminton England (JNR/1403). In December 2013, a club committee was formed and a constitution introduced. The age group was amended for club members to be between aged 8 to under 16 (school year 11). In April 2014, the club was awarded the Badminton England Premier Club & Sport England Clubmark.
In 2014 a club member designed the club logo and this was later incorporated into club kit.
From 2015, additional sessions were introduced at 6-7pm in addition to the existing 5-6pm sessions. The first AGM was also held and the age range for members adjusted to ages 8-17 (school year 12).
The first annual club internal tournament was held in 2015 with singles and doubles events. Trophies were presented to winners & runners-up, along with a trophy for outstanding club member.
In 2016, the club received funding for two volunteers to attend the Badminton England UKCC Level 1 coaching award and six members attended “Safeguarding & Protecting Children” course. Also in 2016, an additional club session was added from 4-5pm.
In 2026 a volunteer achieved the Badminton England Level 2 coaching qualification and two other volunteers achieved the Foundation Award (Level 1).
The club currently offers sessions from 4-5pm, 5-6pm and 6-7pm covering ages 8-18, with several Badminton England qualified coaches (level 2 and 1) in attendance.
The club is always looking for more volunteers as the club cannot run without these. If you are a parent/carer or older junior member and would like to get involved, there are many ways you can help, either as a volunteer or as a coach. Please contact us or talk to us at one of our sessions.
More information about the club can be found in our welcome leaflet, which can be found on the Member Information page.