CLUB ACTIVITIES
PLAY LOTS OF BADMINTON !
Each week, the foundation of the Teen Badminton Club is to meet and have fun playing badminton together! Our Club is all about playing and learning badminton recreationally, helping players improve with their skills with good coaching, while learning leadership along the way. Currently, we have 3 locations for Teens aged 10-19 to play, which support directly these local communities as well as the teams of 20+ high schools for students seeking more badminton. We also are proud to run afterschool badminton programs in primary schools in Montreal as well as other activities (charity fundraisers, team-bonding events, etc.) Wherever and whenever we play, we have fun! New to our club are the Junior Birdies and the Family Club!
TBC = ATHLETIC, SOCIAL & LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR LIFE
What makes the Teen Badminton Club so special is that it's about people, specifically teens! The TBC is all about what makes teens tick! That's why we want to make sure teens have a place to call their own, socialise, celebrate, be healthy, and be active through badminton! From our great weekly club feel, to our social outings and badminton tournaments, bonding and creating lasting friendships through our badminton club is the TBC. We focus our efforts to develop players athletically, socially, and as individuals for life.
HELPING STUDENTS EXCEL WITH THEIR SCHOOL BADMINTON TEAM
Each year, the English public and private schools of Montreal, including LBPSB and EMSB students, have their badminton season in February, March and April, organised by the GMAA. Our goal is to be a really good support program for these participating students by enabling them to have a place to play and learn badminton throughout the year. In addition, we are there to support them as they develop as players and help them achieve their GMAA badminton goals, whether it be to make their school teams, to improve their results, or to qualify for their scholastic Provincial Team. Lastly, in March and April, we proudly help house and coach the GMAA Provincial Team for their yearly Provincial Team tournament in April. Go GMAA!
TRY OUR RECREATIONAL CLUB TOURNAMENTS FOR FUN!
Ready to start competing in a real badminton tournament? Each year, we host 2 recreational tournaments in Montreal to give our players an introduction to junior badminton competition! Playing with many new players and in different settings is a great way to have fun within our club while gaining important experience to improve your game along the way. You'll get a chance to compete, meet a lot of new badminton nuts like you and you'll have a blast socialising with your club friends! Check out our Tournaments page for our next tournament.
PLAY IN AN OFFICIAL REGIONAL BADMINTON TOURNAMENT
Our more competitive badminton players enjoy playing in REGIONAL tournaments. The format is doubles and singles, Players experience playing with teammates in doubles and in singles against new players from different badminton clubs in Montreal. Always lots of fun and a good level of competition, this is great for all. One thing that is really nice is that you play at your level! So choose Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced when you sign-up on our Tournament page.
PROVINCIAL COMPETITIONS - BADMINTON QUEBEC
For players who want to play against the best, travel and compete across the province of Quebec, and see what it's like to be an elite player, we are happy to announce that the Teen Badminton Club is affiliated with Badminton Quebec and you can play against the best players in our Province. This is for our aspiring elite players as the costs and the focus are different at this level. Come talk to us if you are interested in this option.
BECOME A BADMINTON COACH !
Starting in grade 11, student-players can choose to begin their journey of becoming a paid badminton coach and help teach badminton here at the TBC. Being a coach is all about helping others learn to play this sport we love. As a coach, you will gain experience in teaching, improve your interaction skills, learn to deliver a coaching program, and work on increasing your knowledge in athletics. If you are interested in becoming a coach, email us HERE.
As part of your development, you will get the opportunity to follow the Coaching Association of Canada's National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and become a trained coach valid for all sports, but with a focus specifically to coach badminton. As a TBC coach, you are always part of our team. From an assistant coach, to a coach, to a lead coach, you will soon progress your coaching skills to become a real badminton guru and an asset to the players at the Teen Badminton Club.
