Badminton

Badminton Australia is the national sports organisation for badminton in Australia. Badminton Australia is responsible for the management and development of badminton nationally in partnership with State/territory associations.

On a world wide basis, badminton has a history of more than 2000 years. Originating from the ancient game of Battledore and Shuttlecock, the game became known as "Badminton" - the name of the home of the Duke of Beaufort in Gloustershire, where in the mid 19th Century it was an enjoyable pastime of the Duke's guests when driven indoors by bad weather.

Badminton is the world's fastest racquet sport - speeds of over 421 kph have been clocked at shuttle impact. Any player of similar level, playing tennis or squash will realise they have to move faster and much more in badminton. Yet it can be played by people of all ages. In many countries children start playing badminton from as young as 5 years old.

Each Monday Night Betty Sapwell conducts an introduction to badminton for junior players. They are taught the proper techniques on serving, hitting and game etiquette. Juniors that show potential and want to get further involved can go onto play in Gee J's pennant, join the Development squad on Wednesday nights, or come for some one on one coaching on Saturday mornings which will help expand and develop their skills even further.

Badminton is a very civilised sport - you bash a shuttle, not your opponent! Badminton is a true mixed-gender sport. That has to make it more fun, and how many sports can boast that? Not many!

The ACT Badminton Association (ACTBA) is the State Peak Organisation recognized by the ACT Government to represent all affiliated badminton clubs and association in the Australian Capital Territory - Canberra.

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