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 2026/27:
COMPETE Badminton M1/M2/W1 £230pp
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Tuesday 16:00-17:30 (North Court)
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Thursday 18:00-19:30 (Centre Court)
COMPETE Badminton M3/W2/W3 £230pp
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Tuesday 14:30-16:00 (North Court)
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Thursday 16:30-18:00 (Centre Court)
COMPETE memberships includes BUCS team entry for M1, M2, M3, W1, W2 & W3. Fixtures typically take places on Wednesdays. Capacity of up to 8 members per team.
Squads will be selected during Big Week of Sport at Squad Selection events, and COMPETE memberships will be available to purchase following attendance (club committee will distribute payment links).
TRAIN Badminton Group 1 (Intermediate) £115pp
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Tuesday 13:00-14:30 (North Court)
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Thursday 15:00-16:30 (Centre Court)
Intermediate Group memberships will be available to purchase following attendance at Big Week of Sport Taster/Squad Selection events. Speak to the club committee on the day to access the payment link to purchase the membership.
TRAIN Badminton Group 2 (Beginner) £100pp
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Monday lunchtime 12:00-13:15 (North Court)
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Thursday lunchtime 13:15-14:30 (North Court)
To purchase TRAIN Badminton Group 2 memberships for the above training times, please CLICK HERE (Group 2).
Please remember to also sign up for a free Northumbria Sport account via the app.
TRAIN Badminton Group 3 (Social) £100pp
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Monday lunchtime 13:15-14:30 (North Court)
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Thursday lunchtime 12:00-13:15 (North Court)
To purchase TRAIN Badminton Group 3 memberships for the above training times, please CLICK HERE (Group 3).
Please remember to also sign up for a free Northumbria Sport account via the app.
Equipment can be provided by the club for new students where required, including shuttlecocks. Returning members should look to purchase own equipment.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2026/27 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.
Badminton Big Week of Sport sessions:
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Taster – Thursday 24th September – 12:00–16:00, Sport Central North Court
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Squad Selection – Thursday 24th September – 16:30–19:30, Sport Central Centre Court
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Taster – Monday 28th September – 12:00–14:30, Sport Central North Court
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Squad Selection – Tuesday 29th September – 13:00–17:30, Sport Central North Court
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Taster – Thursday 1st October – 15:00–16:30, Sport Central Centre Court
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Squad Selection – Thursday 1st October – 16:30–19:30, Sport Central Centre Court
Key Contacts
Head Coach: Rob Wetherell
Club President: Charles Windebank
Engagement Officer: Byron Graham
The Badminton club is supported by our dedicated Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone.
