ABOUT THE ROLE The new Performance Director will lead the delivery of the GB World Class Performance Programme (WCPP) for both Olympic and Paralympic programmes, England Performance Programme (EPP) and England Junior Programme (EJP). In doing so, the Performance Director will be responsible for the achievement of the LA 2028 strategic performance plan and its objectives, in…
Eligibility All U18 players currently on the National Junior Squad will be invited. Additional players may be recommended by Junior Club Coaches. All participants must: Be Badminton Wales (BW) members. Be attached to a Club. Trial Dates & Locations There will be 2 Trial Days, each consisting of 3 x 4-hour sessions: Players should arrive…
Badminton Wales CEO Kelly Aston MBE OLY has been invited by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to represent badminton globally at the forthcoming Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) Women’s Leadership Workshop, taking place from 24–28 October in Lausanne, Switzerland. Kelly will be the sole badminton representative at the conference, a recognition of her…
Last night, we proudly hosted the 2025 Badminton Wales Annual General Meeting (AGM). It was a fantastic opportunity to bring together members of our vibrant badminton community from across Wales. Attendees were treated to a specially produced video presentation that showcased the incredible work, achievements, and progress made throughout the country over the past 12…
Whether you’re wanting to purchase new equipment or cover the costs to hire a court, it’s not always easy to raise the money to do so. We’ve partnered with easyfundraising, and ask your parents, coaches, volunteers and community to sign up in support. Then they just visit easyfundraising before the shop online: 8,500+ retailers, spanning…
On behalf of Badminton Wales we are deeply saddened by the passing of David Shore. His unwavering dedication and lifelong commitment to our sport—as a player, coach, technical official, administrator, and, most recently, as our esteemed President—have left an indelible mark on the whole of the Badminton community. David was a passionate leader who tirelessly…
On 22nd January, I flew from London Gatwick direct to Keflavik, Iceland to attend the RSL Iceland International, my first ever trip to Iceland. After a journey of approx. 3 hours, I arrived late afternoon in comparative darkness and when I stepped outside the airport building, the bitter ice-cold wind hit me straight in the…
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership that marks another significant milestone for Badminton Wales! We are proud to welcome Fast&Up as our official Nutrition Partner. Fast&Up is a globally renowned brand, trusted by athletes in over 34 countries and informed-choice certified, ensuring their products are safe, high-quality, and meet the needs of…
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…
Ian Johnstone and I were selected to represent Wales at this event which took place at the Emirates in Glasgow. The Arena was built for the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and incorporates the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and many other sports as well. This tournament usually rotates between England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland – last…
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