Sessions Restart 27th Nov

Our junior sessions are due to restart on Wednesday 27th November following the refurbishment at Harborough Leisure Centre, which we have been informed includes improved lighting and repainting in the sports hall.

We look forward to seeing existing and new junior players back playing badminton regularly.

LBA Junior Singles Tournament – 8th Dec

The LBA is holding a junior singles tournament on Sunday 8th Dec 2024 at Babington Academy, Leicester. Times are dependent on age group as follows:

  • Under 12s (school years 4-7) – 9am-12pm
  • Under 14s (school years 8-9) – 12-3.30pm
  • Under 17s (school years 10-12) – 3.30-7pm

Please see the entry form below for further details.

Please return the entry form by email to Terry Talbot as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, as numbers for each event will be restricted due to only using 4 courts. The deadline for entries is Thursday 5th December.

Cancelled Sessions in Oct & Nov

Harborough Leisure Centre (Everyone Active) has informed the club that, due to their ongoing refurbishments, the sports hall will now be used for exercise classes from 11th October to 8th November 2024.

This means there will be no badminton sessions on the following Wednesdays:

  • 16th October (due to exercise classes)
  • 23rd October (half term)
  • 30th October (due to exercise classes)
  • 6th November (due to exercise classes)
  • 13th November (due to sports hall refurbishment)
  • 20th November (due to HDC Sports Awards)

We plan to return as normal on Wednesday 27th November.

We apologise for the inconvenience, but unfortunately the availability of the sports hall is out of our control. We look forward to seeing all players at the remaining sessions.

LSBA Junior Tournament – 21st April

The LSBA Junior American doubles tournament will be held at Babington Academy, Leicester on Sunday 21st April 2024.

The Boys and Girls level doubles events are being held for players in the following categories:

  • Up to school year 6 at 9am-12pm.
  • School years 7 to 9 at 12pm-3pm.
  • School years 10 to 12 at 3pm-6pm.

Entries are appreciated as soon as possible for organisational reasons, but must reach the organiser by Thursday 18th April 2024. One entry form per pair should be sent directly to Graham Forryan and not to the coaches at the club.

Fees of £5.00 per person per event can be made by cash on the day or a cheque accompanying the completed entry form with cheques made payable to Leicestershire Schools Badminton Association.

The tournament is only open to players that do not participate at county or performance centre level.

Full details are provided on the entry form below.

Sessions on Weds 3rd Jan

A reminder that junior badminton sessions will be running on Wednesday 3rd January at the usual times (4pm, 5pm & 6pm).

These sessions have been moved due to blood donations taking place in the sports hall on Wednesday 10th January. There will be no sessions on this date.

Junior Doubles Tournament – Sun 28th Jan

The Derek Meakin Memorial Junior Doubles Tournament will be held on Sunday 28th January 2024 at Babington Academy, Leicester.

The Boys and Girls level doubles events are being held for players in the following categories:

  • Up to school year 6 at 9am.
  • School years 7 to 9 at 12pm.
  • School years 10 to 12 at 3pm.

Entries are appreciated as soon as possible for organisational reasons, but must reach the organiser by Monday 22nd January 2024. One entry form per pair should be sent directly to Carole Spencer and not to the coaches at the club.

Fees of £5.00 per person per event can be made by cash on the day or a cheque accompanying the completed entry form with cheques made payable to Whitwick Juniors Badminton Club.

The tournament is only open to players that do not participate at county or performance centre level.

Full details are provided on the entry form below.

Summer Pay As You Play

The club will be holding Pay as you Play Junior Badminton Sessions on Wednesdays 2nd, 9th & 23rd August 2023.

  • Session 4:00pm to 5:00pm (school years 3 to 11) @ £4.00 per session per week.
  • Session 5:00pm to 6:00pm (school years 8 to 13) @ £4.00 per session per week.
  • Both sessions for only £6.00 per week.

These sessions will just be fun & games and are open to anyone in school years 3-13. This means current members can come along with their brothers/sisters/friends. There is no need to book in advance, so just turn up for the desired session.

Please see the poster below for more information.