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Dave Bendle

Badminton Wales’ First Successful BWF Level 2 Candidates.
Badminton Wales’ First Successful BWF Level 2 Candidates.

Badminton Wales is pleased to announce the completion of the first BWF Level 2 course. In 2017 Badminton Wales changed to the BWF syllabus and with Tutors Cath McCluskey, Andy Stewart, Gen Tyler, Josh Hart, and Donal O’Halloran both Shuttle Time and BWF Level 1 courses have been run Nationally creating over 60 BWF Level…

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National Junior Development Squad Trials & Details.
National Junior Development Squad Trials & Details.

JUNIOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SQUAD TRIALS will take place in December 2024. All U18 players currently on the National Junior Squad will be invited PLUS any child as recommended to attend by a Junior club coach. Register for the Trials on Sport 80National Junior Squads 2025 Bangor University                          Jan. 4th/5th Haverfordwest LC                         March 1st/2nd Haverford West…

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Graham Hurrell, Head of Performance, Reflects on Key Learnings from World Jr. Championships
Graham Hurrell, Head of Performance, Reflects on Key Learnings from World Jr. Championships

The World Junior Championships 2024 in Nanchang were an incredibly valuable experience for the entire team — players, coach, and myself as team manager. The event posed many new and unique challenges, from the long travel and 7-hour time difference to competing in an 8,000-seat arena with air conditioning that caused drift. The players faced…

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A Tribute to former Welsh National Coach Phil Roberts
A Tribute to former Welsh National Coach Phil Roberts

Badminton Wales is deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of former National Coach Phil Roberts. Members of the Badminton Wales Community of a certain vintage will remember Phil as a softly spoken individual with an unparalleled enthusiasm and long-standing commitment to coaching the sport in Wales. Phil was Welsh National Coach towards the…

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Welsh High Impact Coaching Team Project
Welsh High Impact Coaching Team Project

Introduction Badminton Wales recognise that coaches and coaching are critical to the future success of our sport. Alongside our programme of coach education, we are delighted to be able to announce a new and exciting initiative designed to provide a unique opportunity for a number of coaches with the ambition and personal characteristics to coach…

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Senior National Championship Results
Senior National Championship Results

Men's Singles Winner: Daniel Font Mixed Doubles Winners: Andy Oates & Saffron Morris Runners Up: Jamie Noble & Ellen Liddle Mens' Doubles Winners: Andy Oates & Dan Font Runners Up: Jamie Noble & Luke Tanner Women's Doubles Winners: Aimie Whiteman & Saffron Morris Runners Up: Ellen Liddle & Terrie Dalton Women's Singles Winner: Isha Mekala…

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2024 U19 European Junior Championships – Confirmed Selection
2024 U19 European Junior Championships – Confirmed Selection

Following the selection panel meeting on 18th September 24, Head of Performance Graham Hurrell is pleased confirm the individuals selected to compete in the upcoming 2024 U19 European Junior Championships (Individual Event) in line with the published Selection Policy. The Championships are being held in Ibiza (Spain) from 30th November – 5th December 2024. Confirmed…

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2023/24 Annual Report
2023/24 Annual Report

[impeka_video video_link=" data-teams="true">We are proud to present the 2023-24 Annual Report, reflecting on a year of growth, passion, and commitment to the badminton community across Wales.

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4 Nations Graded International Report
4 Nations Graded International Report

Last Weekend the Graded Squad went down to Milton Keynes to represent Wales in the 4 Nations Graded International. The Graded Squad consisted of 4 teams E, F, G and H. Comprised of the most successful individuals at the Graded Series competitions this season.

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2024/25 Senior Grades
2024/25 Senior Grades

The Gradings for the 24/25 seasons are now live! Gradings will be locked throughout the season and can only be changed during two appeal windows. If you wish to appeal your grading, email joshua.hart@badminton.wales.  The appeal requires evidence/reasoning as to why you fell your grade is incorrect. The first appeal window is open until Sunday…

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