Last updated: 18/10/2023
Are you interested in playing competitive badminton in 2024? If you think you've got what it takes, REGISTER TODAY and we will be in touch. Trials will be in February 2024 - dates to be confirmed.
Our team will be in contact depending on what your EOI team is.
Players selected to represent Team WN must wear our uniform and are expected to purchase their own shirts. Team jackets will be loan to each player for the season; Junior players will be loaned a playing shirt and a jacket for the season, and has the option to purchase their own.
The Junior Under 13 and 15 squads is a development squad providing the opportunity for our young players to get a taste of competitive badminton. The squad members are expected to train a minimum of one on-court session on Monday 5.30pm-7.30pm AND one off-court physical conditioning session (day/time TBC).
Selected players are expected to compete in the Capital Region Team Competitions. Players are also encouraged to compete in the regional sanctioned tournaments to further improve and gain early tournament experience. Focus for the squad is participation driven.
A group of players in U13 & U15 will also be selected for our performance squad, there players are also expected to compete in the NZ National Junior Team Championships (7-10 July 2024) and are strongly encouraged to compete in the regional sanctioned tournaments to further improve and gain tournament experience. There are also encouraged to attend training with the U17 & U19.
The Junior Under 17 and 19 squads are a combination of development and performance-based squads providing opportunities for our young players to perform at a local and regional level. The squad members are expected to train a minimum of two on-court sessions on Wednesday 5.30pm-7.30pm and Saturday mornings (TBC) AND one off-court physically conditioning session (day/time TBC).
Selected players are expected to compete in the Capital Region Team Competition. Performance players are also expected to compete in the NZ National Junior Team Championships (7-10 July 2024) and are strongly encouraged to compete in the regional sanctioned tournaments to further improve and gain tournament experience. Whilst focus for our juniors is participation drive, there is a greater focus on performance for our U17 and U19 players, along with trialling and competing in our Senior Teams.
The Senior competition is an open grade competition, and selection is made based on player abilities. In 2024, Wellington North Badminton may have the following teams competing in these Divisions:
This team will consist of elite performance players who are at the top of their games. Selected players are expected to train a minimum of two on-court sessions on Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm and Saturdays 9am-11am AND one off-court physically conditioning session (day/time TBC). The team will consist of a min. of 3 men and 3 women (max. 6 men and 6 women), playing 2MS, 2WS, 2MD, 2WD, 4XD. Competition dates to be confirmed.
*MS - Men's singles; WS - Womens singles; MD - Men's doubles; WD - Womens doubles; XD - Mixed doubles.
This team will consist of performance players who have a few years of competitive play under their belts. Selected players are expected to train a minimum of two on-court sessions on Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm and Saturdays 9am-11am AND one off-court physically conditioning session (day/time TBC). Each team will consist of a min. of 4 men and 4 women (max. 6 men and 6 women), playing 2MS, 2WS, 2MD, 2WD, 4XD. Competitions will be played across the North Island region during 3-5 weekends. Competition dates to be confirmed.
Team(s) will consist of players who have a few years of competitive play under their belt or seasoned club players who want further challenge. Selected players are expected to train a minimum of one on-court session on Saturdays 11am-1pm AND one off-court physically conditioning session (day/time TBC). Each team will consist of a min. of 4 men and 4 women (max. 6 men and 6 women), playing 2MS, 2WS, 2MD, 2WD and 4XD. Competitions will be played across 5 weekends in Central Region locations (South of Gisborne and New Plymouth, excluding Taupo). Competition dates to be confirmed.
The Masters competition is catered for players aged 35 and above, and selection is made based on player abilities. In 2024, Wellington North Badminton will have teams competing in the following competitions:
This team will consist of performance players who (firstly meet the age requirement) have a few years of competitive play under their belts. Selected players are expected to train a minimum of one on-court session on Sundays 1pm-3pm AND one off-court physically conditioning session (day/time TBC). Each team will consist of a min. of 4 men and 4 women (max. 6 men and 6 women), playing 4MD, 4WD, 4XD. Competition dates to be confirmed.
This team will consist of performance players who (firstly meet the age requirement) have a few years of competitive play under their belts or seasoned club players who want further challenge. Selected players are expected to train a minimum of one on-court session on Sundays 1pm-3pm AND one off-court physically conditioning session (day/time TBC). Each team will consist of a min. of 4 men and 4 women (max. 6 men and 6 women), playing 4MD, 4WD, 4XD. Competition dates to be confirmed.
The Vet competition is catered for players aged 50 and above, and selection is made based on player abilities. In 2024, Wellington North Badminton will have teams competing in the following competitions:
This team will consist of performance players who (firstly meet the age requirement) have a few years of competitive play under their belts or seasoned club players who want further challenge. Selected players are expected to train once a week normally on Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm, and an off-court physical conditioning session is strongly encouraged. Each team will consist of a min. of 3 men and 3 women (max. 6 men and 6 women), playing 3MD, 3WD, 3XD. Competition dates to be confirmed.
The Super Vet competition is catered for players aged 60 and above, and selection is made based on player abilities. In 2024, Wellington North Badminton will have teams competing in the following competitions:
This team will consist of performance players who (firstly meet the age requirement) have a few years of competitive play under their belts or seasoned club players who want further challenge. Selected players are expected to train once a week normally on Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm, and an off-court physical conditioning session is strongly encouraged. Each team will consist of a min. of 3 men and 3 women (max. 5 men and 5 women), playing 3MD, 3WD, 3XD. Competitions will be played across 4-5 weekends at North Island locations. Competition dates to be confirmed.
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