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Disability Junior Championship
The 2024 Disability Junior Championship is open to all:
- Secondary aged children (ages 9 to 16 years) with a physical disability, including wheelchair users;
- Open to new players (boys and girls) that have never played badminton before;
Please note, in matches, badminton court boundaries will be adapted depending upon the nature of physical disability.
Crucially, it's important to highlight that this initiative is entirely cost-free for children to enter, underscoring its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.
In 2023, Badminton England proudly launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at elevating the visibility of badminton among secondary school-age pupils with physical disabilities. The resounding success of the program has fuelled a commitment from Badminton England to make 2024 an even more significant year for this cause.
This year, the initiative is poised to be larger, more impactful, and extend its reach to positively influence the lives of a greater number of students with physical disabilities across the UK. Supported by the GB Para Badminton Squad & Coaches, the national competition structure is designed not only to engage new disabled players but also to provide them with their initial exposure to disability competition, fostering increased participation.
Crucially, it's important to highlight that this initiative is entirely cost-free for children to enter, underscoring its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.
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2024 Championship Timetable
Taster sessions
Our taster sessions are FREE to attend and a great way to get involved and play badminton even if you don't have a racquet.
Led by Badminton England coaches these are fun filled sessions for children with a physical disability to come and try badminton.
We have four taster sessions in London and South East coming up as follows:
- Sun 18 Feb 2024 - 12pm to 2pm - Mark Hall Sports Centre, London Rd, Harlow, CM17 9LX
- Sat 24 Feb 2024 - 6pm to 8pm - Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club, Cranbrook Road, London, SW19 4HD
- Sun 3 Mar 2024 - 2pm to 4pm - St. Helen’s School, Green Lane, Northwood, HA6 1AF
- Sat 9 Mar 2024 - 10am to 12pm - The King's School Recreation Centre, 1 St Stephen's Rd, Canterbury CT2 7HU
Empowerment Day
Following on from our taster sessions, we will be holding a FREE to attend Empowerment Day open to all children with a physical disability in London & South East region.
This will be great way to meet other players from right across the London & South East region.
- Sun 21 Apr 2024 - 11am to 3pm - Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre, Champions Way, London NW4 1PX
Competition Day
For those selected to represent London & South East region, will play with players from other regions from right across England in the national championship, as follows
- Sat 18 May 2024 - 9am to 5pm - English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA
Regional Disability Coaches
Register your interest
If you are a parent or legal guardian to a child with a physical disability and want to know more about the Disability Junior Championship, please do drop us a quick message and we will be in touch.
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