Premier Sports Academy

Badminton

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West Vancouver Schools Premier Badminton Academy offers cohorts for students at both the recreational and competitive level who are passionate about the sport and are interested in developing their game.

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Program Goals

  • Develop knowledge, skills and abilities in the area of badminton
  • Provide opportunity for students to reach their full potential both as badminton players and students
  • Use feedback and encouragement to help students increase self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Provide a positive environment so that students not only enjoy participating, but that they also form great lifelong friendships
  • Educate & meet individual needs to motivate students to stay involved in the sport and to be active for life
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Eligibility

  • Students must be registered full time at Rockridge, Sentinel or West Vancouver Secondary School
  • Grades 8-12
  • Excellent attendance in all courses
  • Demonstrated ability to meet classroom learning goals
  • Strong work ethic
  • Achievement levels in all subjects are satisfactory

Tuition is $2750 per year. This fee is divided into 10 equal payments of $275 per month x 10 months (September to June)

Program Details

The Premier Badminton Academy is a multi-year specialty program that takes place from September to June and offers badminton specific physical and technical training by excellent instructional staff.  The Academy takes place on Day 1 or Day 2 from 7:00 to 8:10am at Sentinel Secondary School’s main gym. This means that students will partake on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings one week and then on Tuesday and Thursday mornings the next week.  Fridays are dedicated to game play whereby students are grouped in like-skilled matches.

Courses:

Students participating in the Premier Badminton Program receive one course / four credits (Physical & Health Education 8-10 or Fitness & Conditioning 11 or 12: Badminton Program).

Assessment & Evaluation

Skills & Fitness Assessment

Students’ skill and fitness levels are continually monitored and assessments are provided during the regularly scheduled school reporting periods.

We emphasize the importance of forming successful habits not only in badminton, but also in school and relationships with others. Students are encouraged to be consistent in areas such as: goal setting, focus, work ethic, attitude and effort during both on-court and alternate activity/fitness-specific training sessions.

Contact Information

Ms. Tara Ledingham
Assistant, WVS Premier Academies and Programs
604-981-1710
tledingham@wvschools.ca

Students interested in participating in the Premier Badminton Program must complete a Student Information Form.

Student Information Form
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