Badminton

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).

The Women's 1st team won their respective BUCS league in the 2024 season, and were awarded the Varsity Performance of the Year award at the annual Northumbria Sport Awards for their superb win over Newcastle in Varsity 2024. Mens 1st and 2nd team won their respective leagues in the 2025 season, rounding out an exceptional two years for the club.

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.

2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase via an online link shared following the squad selection event during Big Week of Sport (BWOS) which is running from 25^th September – 5^th October 2025. All club memberships must be purchased no later than Monday 6th October.

Speak to the club at Sports Fair on Wednesday 24th September for more information or email them as below.

Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.

Key Contacts

Club President: Sian Phillips

Vice President: Lucy Dearing

The Badminton club is supported by our dedicated Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone.