National Badminton Championships 2015 coming to K2 Crawley!

English National Badminton Championships 2015 CrawleyWe’re thrilled to confirm that the English National Badminton Championships are coming to K2 Crawley next year, bringing the best of the country’s badminton talent to our doorstep.

The prestigious event takes place over 3 days from 30 Jan-1 Feb 2015 at K2 and we’re hoping as many of you as possible can go along and cheer on England’s best.

It’s the first time since 2003 that the tournament has been held in Sussex. Since it started in 1964 it has been held in Sussex several times, in Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Crawley.

 

Autumn half term 2014 timetable

Just a reminder of what sessions are on over the next couple of weeks around half term

Thursday 23rd Oct – Elite, Haywards Heath – As normal
Friday 24th Oct – Smashers & Stars, Haywards Heath – As normal
Sunday 26th Oct – Smashers & Stars, Crawley – No sessions
Thursday 30th Oct – Elite, Haywards Heath – No session
Friday 31st Oct – Smashers & Stars, Haywards Heath – No sessions
Sunday 2nd Nov – Smashers & Stars, Crawley – No sessions
Thursday 6th Nov onwards – all sessions back to normal

Have an enjoyable break and good luck if you’re playing any matches/tournaments at half term

Check the full calendar for the year for more details of training times/dates

FastStep Badminton Academy term dates for 2014/2015

For those of you who like to plan ahead, we’ve just confirmed our term dates for our Haywards Heath sessions up until Easter 2015.

Elite

from Thursday 11th September 2014 to Thursday 18th December 2014 (except 30th Oct – half term)

Stars and Smashers

from Friday 5th September 2014 to Friday 19th December 2014 (except 31st Oct – half term)

Payment for the first Autumn half term will be due by the end of July (£70 Elite, £60 Stars, £40 Smashers)

Sussex County Junior Badminton trials 2014/2015

SCJB_logoDetails have been announced for the 2014/2015 season Sussex County Junior Badminton trials.

Trials are at Portslade Sports Centre, Chalky Rd, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex BN41 2WS

Under 11 – 10.30-12.00, Sat 19th July 2014 (players born on or after January 1st 2004)

Under 13 – 12.00-13.30, Sat 21st June 2014 (players born on or after January 1st 2002)

Under 15 – 14.00-15.30, Sat 21st June 2014 (players born on or after January 1st 2000)

Under 17 – 16.00-17.30, Sat 21st June 2014 (players born on or after January 1st 1998)

There is a fee of £5 for the U11 session and £6 for the U13/15/17 sessions. An entry form can be completed at the event.

Sussex Rising Stars 2014 details announced

Entry has opened for the Sussex County Junior Badminton’s annual Rising Stars event, which is open to anyone who lives or goes to school in Sussex.

There are U10, U12, U14 and U16 events, with some restrictions – please check the restrictions carefully on the entry form to make sure you’re eligible and ask the tournament organisers if you have any questions.

See our Junior Badminton Tournaments page for full details and to download an entry form.

Junior badminton tournaments to enter in Spring 2014

There are several tournaments coming up and I would like all the FastStep Badminton Academy players to enter them.

Please read through the requirements to ensure you are eligible and entering at the correct level. There is nothing like entering these tournaments and gaining that experience. It will make you a better player as you enter more.

See our junior badminton tournaments page for the list of tournaments. If you know a tournament in the South East that is not on this website, please contact zeyar@faststepbadminton.co.uk with details.

NOTE: The date for the K2 tournament has changed to 29th March