Welcome 2024/25

Want to give university badminton a go? You’re in the right place! Edinburgh University’s Badminton Club September Welcome Week 2024 is from 9th-15th September. Here’s what’s on during welcome week: 

  • Sports Fair – Monday 9th September, 10am-4pm at Bristo Square 
  • Circuits (see below) – sign up here 
  • Taster Sessions (see below) – sign up here 
  • Trials (see below) 

Racquets and shuttles are provided at tasters and trials, so please just bring yourselves, a big smile and some comfortable trainers!

Remember that the first Club Session you attend, regardless of whether it is during Welcome Week or not, will be FREE. Just speak to one of our lovely Committee Members (likely wearing a green top) and they can help you settle in.

What's On?

Recreational

Taster Sessions

Everyone is invited to try out our Club Sessions during Welcome Week. These are our recreational sessions and you can find more information about them here. Dates and times as follows: 

 

  • Wednesday 11th September
    • 6pm-8pm at Games Hall, St Leonard’s Land
    • 7pm-10pm at Sports Hall, Pleasance
  • Saturday 14th January
    • 9am-12pm at Games Hall, St Leonard’s Land. 

Please sign up to attend a taster session here

 

Circuits

Join us for a fun workout session* at Pleasance Gym, Salle on Monday 9th September at 6pm! Sign up here. Our friendly committee members will be running this session. The goal is to get everyone moving with badminton-oriented fitness development exercises and to meet new friends! The intensity is as high or low as you make it, so couch potatoes and seasoned athletes are all welcome!
 
*Please note this is NOT a badminton on-court session

Competitive

Trials

For competitive players wanting to join one of our Teams, please attend our trials. 

Round 1 Trials: 

  • Men’s Team
    • Tuesday 10th September, 10:30am-12:30pm at Sports Hall, Pleasance 
  • Women’s Team 
    • Thursday 12th September, 2pm-4:30pm at Sports Hall, Pleasance 

Round 2 Trials: 

Round 2 Trials is by captains’ invitation only and will be on Friday 13th September at Games Hall, St Leonard’s Land. If invited, you will be informed by captains to attend 1 of 3 slots below: 

  • 8:30am-10am 
  • 1pm-3:30pm 
  • 5pm-7pm

Trials are a highly competitive process so please be on time and play your best! 


*Please note, new members MUST attend trials in order to be considered for a team. If you are unable to attend, please email us at badminton@ed.ac.uk letting us know of your situation and we can sort alternative arrangements for you. Otherwise, we may not be able to accommodate you on a team. 

 

Team Training

Please note team training times and locations will only be provided by your captain once you have been accepted on to a team on an invite-only basis. Please speak to any of our committee members if you have any questions. 

 

 

 

We’re looking forward to meeting you!  Don’t be afraid to just come and say hello, we’re a friendly bunch and you’ll settle in in no time!

Any questions please don’t hesitate to Contact Us.

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