BWF Shuttle Time Schools Badminton Programme
by Badminton World Federation (BWF)
Free badminton at school
Free schools badminton programme by the Badminton World Federation, introducing children aged five to fifteen to badminton through trained teachers and ready-made lessons.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Lessons of about one hour, delivered over a school term or year
Eligibility
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.
- Age range
- 5 to 15 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Delivered through a participating school and a trained teacher
- Suitable for children aged about five to fifteen
- No prior badminton experience required
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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
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
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
Rules and guidelines
- Delivered by a teacher to children at a participating school
- Free to access, with no fee for schools or children
- Designed for children aged about five to fifteen
- Inclusive, with adapted activities for all abilities
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.
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 and faculty
Trained school teachers and qualified Shuttle Time tutors
Academic details
Difficulty: Introductory
Frequently asked questions
Who delivers the programme to children?
The programme is delivered by school teachers who register on the Shuttle Time website and use the free lesson plans and resources. No prior badminton experience is required to teach it.
Is there any cost to take part?
No. Shuttle Time is completely free. Teachers access free resources, training and equipment support at no cost, and there is no fee for schools or children.
What age group is it for?
The programme is designed for school children aged about five to fifteen, introducing them to the basic strokes, footwork and games of badminton in an inclusive setting.
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