JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT

2026 Programme Infromation 


Trial Information:

  • Trials for our Junior Development have two days - you must attend at least 1 day to be considered for these groups:

    • DAY 1 - 31st January 2026

      • Session 1 - 12.00 to 2.00pm or Session 2 - 2.30 to 4.30pm

    • DAY 2 -14th  February 2026

      • Session 1 - 12.00 to 2.00pm or Session 2 - 2.30 to 4.30pm

  • You will be emailed around what session to attend on the 2 days

  • Trials will be at the Eastlink Badminton Stadium 

  • Please arrive half an hour earlier to sign in and get ready for warm-up on court

  • Please bring with your all badminton gear and a drink bottle

  • These will consist of some fitness testing, skills / drills and games


Programme Infromation:

  • Trainings will start the week of 17th February 2026.
  • Tuesday: 4.00 to 5.30pm (Group Black and Red)
  • Thursday: 4.00 to 5.30pm​​​​​​​ (Group Red and Yellow)
  • Friday: 4.00 to 5.30pm (Group Black and Yellow)
  • This programme will run from Febraury through to September - Term 1, 2 and 3


Costs for this programme are: $850 per player


Spots are now limited - If you are wanting to be part of this programme please contact Sherry Lin - Player Pathways Coordinator - sherry.lin@waikatobadminton.co.nz

  • You will need to attend a trial session first so your child's skill level can be assessed first before we place them into a training group