Junior Half-Smash is a high-performance training program for junior members from ages of 12-16 who are playing at Level 5 or higher and interested in competitive play. This program is limited to 8-10 players and will focus on preparing athletes for tournaments at the regional and provincial levels.
The training days and times for the winter term:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:30-7:00pm
January 6 – April 30 (total of 32 training sessions)
Fee: $400.00 + HST = $ 452.00 – Fee includes entry to two tournaments. (Junior B card is required).
The tournament dates for winter season are:
January 31-Feb 1 – Erindale Junior Badminton Singles (Mississauga)
February 14-15 – Brantford Junior B Tournament (Brantford)
March 14 – Erindale Junior Badminton Doubles (Mississauga)
April 18-19 – WOBA Junior Championships (Stratford)
Coach: Andrew Ma is the Junior Program Director and Head Coach at the K-W Badminton Club and is a fully certified NCCP Level 2 Badminton Coach. He has been coaching both recreational and competitive players for more than 15 years and has played competitive badminton provincially.
Try-outs for those new to the program will be on Thursday December 18, 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
Please email andrew.ma@gmx.com if you are interested in trying out for the program.