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

Social/Recreational

In addition to competitive teams, the University of Derby Badminton Club also works alongside Team Derby who offer social sessions as part of the 'Just Play' initiative - sutiable for beginners and those that wish to play for fun! For more information, visit: derby.ac.uk/life/sport/get-active-sport/just-play/

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

  • 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

£160.00 (+£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

£100.00 (+£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

How to join the club

  1. Visit us at Freshers Fair
    Tuesday 17th September & Wednesday 18th, 10-4.00pm, Sport Centre @ Kedleston Road Campus
  2. Follow our social media accounts and get in contact
    Instagram: @teamderbybadminton
    Facebook: Team Derby Badminton
    Email: badminton@derbyunion.co.uk
  3. Attend our Give It A Go (GIAG) session for free - Friday 20th September 2-4pm
  4. Trial for our Performance and/or Development teams - Monday 23rd 1-4pm (1-2:30pm: Singles / 2:30-4pm: Doubles) 

NOTE: £2 trial fee for singles or doubles trials OR £3 for attendance at both trials

5. Purchase your membership - Performance or Development (see above)

To access the sessions, you will need both the Union Pass (£20) and either a Performance (£160) or Development (£100) membership. The Union Sports Pass is a one-time annual fee of £20 that gives you access to participate 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 2024/25 season!