Badminton is open to all Northumbria University students at any level of experience. Our Badminton club boast a friendly, diverse and active club with the desire to support club members whether you class yourself as a social player right through to those on the international circuit.
On top of all the fun you’ll have playing badminton, you’ll enjoy a variety of social events organised by the club making it the perfect opportunity to play the sport you love while having a great time and making new friends.
The club have four teams entered in to BUCS (Men's 1st, Men's 2nd, Women's 1st and Women's 2nd).
Badminton were shortlisted for the Club of the Year Award at Northumbria Sports Ball Awards 2026, and Head Coach Rob Wetherell was shortlisted for Coach of the Year 2026.
Club memberships available for Badminton in 2025/26:
COMPETE Badminton - £220 per person
- Tuesdays 16:30-18:00 (Sport Central)
- Thursdays 18:00-19:30 (Sport Central)
COMPETE memberships includes BUCS team entry for Men's 1st, Men's 2nd, Women's 1st and Women's 2nd teams. Fixtures typically take places on Wednesdays. Capacity of up to 8 members per team. Squads to be selected during Big Week of Sport.
TRAIN Badminton Group 1 - £100 per person
- Mondays 12:00-13:30 (Sport Central)
- Wednesdays 11:00-12:30 (Sport Central)
TRAIN Badminton Group 2 - £100 per person
- Tuesdays 12:00-13:30 (Sport Central)
- Thursdays 16:30-18:00 (Sport Central)
Equipment can be provided by the club for new students where required, including shuttlecocks.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2026/27 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.
Key Contacts
COMPETE Coach: Rob Wetherell
Club President: Sian Phillips
Vice President: Lucy Dearing
The Badminton club is supported by our dedicated Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone.
