Updated: March 27, 2023
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Classes are available for members and non-members.
Please read the following carefully before registering.
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Coaches
Morgan Van Heukelom – Duncan Yao
Dress Code
Clean indoor non-marking court shoes. No outside shoes are allowed on court
Payment
- Registration will be only accepted in the office Monday to Friday 10:00am – 5:30pm, the method of payment can be either cash or cheque.
- Cost includes tax & nylon shuttles. Juniors will supply feather ones on their own except Group A & AA.
Refund Policy
- No refund after group starts.
- No rebate will be given for missed classes.
- If class has not started and refund is requested, there are 2 options:
- Hold credit for a later session
- For non-members, a VRC administration fee $21.00 will be deducted from the refund. Full refund for members.
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SKILL LEVELS
All Junior Group Training sessions are divided by skill level. Please contact VRC Office if you are unsure of your skill level to ensure that you register in the appropriate class.
Please note:
All groups are limited to 18 spots.
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Beginner Level
This group session is designed for those who have had little to no previous experience with badminton and are looking for a basic introduction in the sport.
| Current Session | Date & Time | No Class |
Non-Members Rate | Members Rate | |
| Mar 18 – May 13 | Saturday 11:30 – 12:30 pm | April 1st | $95 | $75 | |
| Apr 8 – May 27 | Saturday 3:30 – 4:30 pm | ||||
| Skills Taught: Overhead clear, drop, smash, high and low singles serve, defence, 1/2 court singles, net shot and lift, basic singles strategy | |||||
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B Level
This group session is designed for players who have some experience in the sport and wish to build on top of their foundation and further their skills obtained from beginner lessons. Players will learn a total of 27 skills in the 2-3 years it typically takes to pass this level.
| Current Session | Date & Time | No Class |
Non-Members Rate | Members Rate | |
| Apr 10 – May 29 | Monday 4:00 – 5:30 pm | $120.00 | $100.00 | ||
| Mar 18 – May 13 |
Saturday 12:30 – 2:00 pm | April 1st | |||
| Mar 4 – Apr 29 | Saturday 4:30 – 6:00 pm | April 1st | |||
| Skills Taught: Improving on high singles serve, clear, drop, smash, net shot, backhand lift, forehand lift, footwork, skill development, games, conditioning, drills, singles strategy, full court singles | |||||
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B & A/B Level
This group session is designed for players who wish to further develop their playing skills from beginner to intermediate and advance to an A/B level.
| Current Sessions | Date & Time | No Class |
Non-Members Rate | Members Rate | |
| Mar 3 – Apr 28 | Friday 4:00 – 5:30pm | March 31st | $120.00 | $100.00 | |
| Mar 12 – May 7 | Sunday 8:30 – 10:00am | April 2nd | |||
| Skills Taught: Skill development, games, footwork, conditioning, speed drills, doubles serve, return of doubles serve, doubles strategy, doubles drills, continuation of skills learned in B level | |||||
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A/B Level
This group session is designed for experienced players who are familiar with the ins and outs of badminton. Students learn the 27 skills with movement and engage in tournament play. Most players enrolled in A/B are high school students playing at a higher level. It typically takes 2-3 years to pass all the skills.
| Current Session | Date & Time | No Class |
Non-Members Rate | Members Rate | |
| Mar 18 – May 13 | Saturday 8:30 – 10:00am | April 1st | $120.00 | $100.00 | |
| Skills Taught: Speed drills, skill development, games, footwork, conditioning, 2 corner and 4 corner skills, doubles play, strategy | |||||
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A Level
This group session is designed for experienced players who are very familiar with the ins and outs of badminton. Players are at an advanced level and furthering their skills through strategic game play and advanced training.
| Current Session | Date & Time | No Class |
Non-Members Rate | Members Rate | |
| Apr 8 – May 27 | Saturday 2:00 – 3:30pm | $140.00 | $120.00 | ||
| Skills Taught: Slice, cuts, back hands, doubles, mixed doubles, advanced footwork. | |||||
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Your registration doesn’t guarantee a spot in this group. You must pass skills set in B and A/B, or be assessed to get into the group. |
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A & AA Level
This group session is designed for experienced players who are very familiar with the ins and outs of badminton. Players are at an advanced level and furthering their skills through strategic game play and advanced training. Students will develop on 54 skills in the 2-5 years it typically takes to pass this level. Many students in the past have won Provincial and National titles.
| Current Session | Date & Time | No Class |
Non-Members Rate | Members Rate | |
| Mar 18 – May 13 | Saturday 10:00 – 11:30am | April 1st | $140.00 | $120.00 | |
| Skills Taught: Advanced skills, speed drills, conditioning, random drills, Chinese speed drills, isolation, slice, cut, backhand drop, smash, strategy | |||||
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Your registration doesn’t guarantee a spot in this group. You must pass skills set in B and A/B, or be assessed to get into the group. |
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