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The RA Badminton Club (RABC) has long been a community where new or old friends connect in this timeless sport. Young or old, competitive or recreational, all players have a place at the RA. You will be joining some of Canada’s top ranked Badminton players who are proud to call the RA Badminton Club their home club.
Operating out of the only dedicated badminton facility in the region, club programs and training are supervised by Badminton Professional Mike Bitten and his team of coaches. The coaching team is comprised of former members of national, international and Olympic team players. Their decades of extensive playing experience, coupled with various levels of national coaching certification, guarantees an exceptional level of professional service with your participation.
Ages 8-17 - RABC's Junior FUNdamental Training is designed to advance junior members beyond the recreational level. This program runs September 10, 2022 to April 1, 2023. Try outs are not required.
Group 1 – Developmental players ages 8-11 years
Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am
FEE: $620 / RA Member*
Group 2 – Developmental players ages 12-14 years
Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 am
FEE: $620 / RA Member*
Group 3 – Developmental players ages 13-17 years
Saturdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm
FEE: $620 / RA Member*
* PLEASE NOTE: You must be an RA Member to join Saturday FUNdamental Training. RA Membership is open to everyone. Click here for information on Association Membership.
Try-outs for the HP program took place in May. We are excited to welcome back many of our high performing athletes for another amazing season.
Ages 8-21 - RABC’s Junior High performance Training is designed for advanced junior members at the District, Provincial or National level. This program will run from September 12, 2022 to May 31, 2023. Please contact Badminton Pro Mike Bitten at 613-733-5100 (ext. 364) if you have any questions or if you are interested.
HP1 National/Provincial level athletes
Mon, Tues & Thurs, 6:00-8:00 pm
Sat, 2:00-4:00 pm
FEE: $3,800 / RA Member*
HP2 Provincial level athletes
Wed & Fri, 6:00-8:00 pm
Sat, 12:00-2:00 pm
FEE: $3,075 / RA Member*
HP3 Intermediate level athletes
Mon, Wed & Fri, 4:20-6:00 pm
FEE: $2,575 / RA Member*
HP4 Low Intermediate level athletes
Tues & Thurs, 4:20-6:00 pm
FEE: $1,800 / RA Member*
* PLEASE NOTE: You must be an RA Member to join Junior High Performance Training. RA Membership is open to everyone. Click here for information on Association Membership.