Karnataka Badminton Association Junior Badminton Coaching Program
by Karnataka Badminton Association (KBA)
Structured badminton skill building
Structured junior badminton coaching by Karnataka's official state badminton association, held at its Bengaluru stadium for children aged 8 to 18.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Three-month coaching batches, with an alternative six-day-a-week intensive option
Eligibility
Open to children aged 8 to 18 years, boys and girls, able to attend in-person coaching at KBA's Bengaluru stadium. No prior badminton experience is required for entry into the basic-level batches; coaching progresses from basic through professional levels.
- Age range
- 8 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
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Benefits
- Coaching led by Olympian and Arjuna Awardee Anup Sridhar
- Progressive training from basic through professional levels
- Access to KBA's ten-court indoor stadium in Bengaluru
- Pathway toward district and state ranking tournaments
- Two batch options to match training frequency needs
Skills your child builds
Key dates
Last edition
- Dates
- 1 Jan 2026
How to apply
- 1Contact Karnataka Badminton Association to enquire about the next available junior coaching batch
- 2Choose between the three-month alternate-day batch or the six-day-a-week intensive batch
- 3Pay the applicable coaching fee to confirm enrollment
- 4Attend assigned sessions at KBA's Bengaluru stadium under the coaching staff
Rules and guidelines
- Players must follow the KBA dress code during all coaching sessions
- Coaching batches run for a fixed three-month cycle or a six-day-a-week intensive format
- Session timings are assigned within KBA's daily coaching window from 4:45 am to 5:30 pm
Fees and financial support
Fee details
The Karnataka Badminton Association does not publish its coaching fee.
About this opportunity
The Karnataka Badminton Association Junior Badminton Coaching Program is a structured coaching initiative for young badminton players, delivered at KBA's indoor stadium in Bengaluru under the state's official badminton governing body.
Coaching batches are open to children aged 8 to 18 years, with sessions held several days a week within KBA's daily coaching window. Training is overseen by KBA's coaching staff, led by Chief Coach Anup Sridhar, an Olympian and Arjuna Award recipient, and follows a beginner-to-professional progression.
Participants build foundational technique, footwork, and match play skills, with opportunities to progress toward district and state ranking tournaments conducted by the association. KBA also identifies talented players from its batches and district camps for further state-level development.
Separately, KBA conducts an annual residential summer coaching camp in Bengaluru for rural players nominated by its affiliated District Badminton Associations, reserved for players already competing at the state ranking level.
What your child will do
- Technique and footwork drills
- Match play practice
- Fitness and conditioning sessions
- Progress assessment for level advancement
Mentors and faculty
KBA coaching staff led by Chief Coach Anup Sridhar, Olympian and Arjuna Award recipient
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Progresses from basic technique and footwork through intermediate match play to professional-level drilling and competitive readiness.
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