BWF Shuttle Time Schools Badminton Programme
by Badminton World Federation (BWF)
Free badminton at school
BWF Shuttle Time Schools Badminton Programme is a program by Badminton World Federation (BWF) for children aged 5 to 15, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Duration
Lessons of about one hour, delivered over a school term or year
Format
Individual
Time needed
About one hour per lesson, as scheduled by the school
About this opportunity
BWF Shuttle Time is the Badminton World Federation's free schools badminton programme, designed to introduce badminton to school children through trained teachers using ready-made, child-friendly lessons and resources.
Launched in 2012, the programme gives teachers free access to a teachers' manual, lesson plans, instructional videos and an inclusivity guide, along with online and face-to-face training that leads to a teacher certification. Lessons run for about an hour and introduce children aged five to fifteen to the basic strokes, footwork and games of badminton.
The programme is delivered in person at participating schools by teachers, with no prior badminton experience required to teach it. It aims to make badminton an accessible school sport and to give every child a chance to play, supporting physical literacy and inclusion.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 5 to 15 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Delivered through a participating school and a trained teacher
- Suitable for children aged about five to fifteen
- No prior badminton experience required
For school children aged about five to fifteen, delivered through their school by a trained teacher. No prior badminton experience is required, and the programme is inclusive of all abilities.
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Benefits
- Free, structured badminton lessons delivered at school
- Introduces children aged five to fifteen to badminton basics
- Develops fundamental strokes, footwork and physical literacy
- Inclusive, with adapted activities for all abilities
Academic details
Difficulty: Introductory
Skills your child builds
What your child will do
- Hour-long badminton lessons
- Technical, physical and fun games and drills
- Starter lessons for beginners
- Teacher training courses, online and face-to-face
Mentors & faculty
Trained school teachers and qualified Shuttle Time tutors
How to apply
- 1A teacher or school registers for free on the Shuttle Time website
- 2Download the free teachers' manual, lesson plans and videos
- 3Complete the free online teacher course and, optionally, a one-day face-to-face course
- 4Deliver the badminton lessons to pupils at school
Fees & financial support
Fee details
The programme is completely free. Teachers access free resources, training and equipment support at no cost, and there is no fee for schools or children to take part.
Frequently asked questions
Is BWF Shuttle Time Schools Badminton Programme free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in BWF Shuttle Time Schools Badminton Programme?
Children aged 5 to 15.
What will my child gain from BWF Shuttle Time Schools Badminton Programme?
Free, structured badminton lessons delivered at school. Introduces children aged five to fifteen to badminton basics. Develops fundamental strokes, footwork and physical literacy. Inclusive, with adapted activities for all abilities.
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