Resource person: Activities Coordinator - hannah.g@hsca.ca

Location: Gymnasium | 1320 5th Ave NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 0S2

Description:

Get ready for an exciting badminton lesson designed just for youth aged 10-15! Whether you’re picking up a racquet for the first time or looking to improve your skills, this session promises fun, teamwork, and skill-building.

 

Program Level: Beginner to Recreational

• No previous experience required

 

What to Expect:

Warm-Up: Start with a comprehensive warm-up to enhance your flexibility and prevent injuries.

Fundamentals: Learn essential skills, including proper grip, footwork, and basic strokes. We’ll focus on serving, clearing, and smashing techniques. We will help define the rules and strategies to be a confident badminton player.

Interactive Drills: Participate in engaging drills both in group and individual settings, that focus on improving your accuracy, power, and agility.

Game Play: Apply your skills in friendly matches that emphasize strategy and teamwork, helping you gain confidence on the court. Compete in a non-competitve tournament against your teammates at the end of the season.

Review: Conclude with a chance to review what you learned and discuss areas for improvement.

 

Equipment Needed:

A badminton racquet, a junior racquet is recommended

Comfortable athletic wear and non-marking shoes

Water bottle to stay hydrated

 

Instructor: Grace Yuen

• Certified and Experienced Badminton Alberta Coach: 15 years

• Former Physical Education in Hong Kong

• Former Mount Royal University Badminton and Tennis Coach

• Provincial Badminton Gold Medalist of Alberta 55+ Games, 2024

 

Join us for a fun-filled lesson where you can make new friends, enhance your skills, and enjoy the thrilling sport of badminton!

Available spots: Full

Price: $220.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 10 - 15 years old as of 2/28/2025

Prerequisites: No previous experience required

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