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
₹3,900
Duration
Three-month coaching batches, with an alternative six-day-a-week intensive option
Format
Individual
Time needed
Three or six sessions a week, scheduled within KBA's daily coaching window of 4:45 am to 5:30 pm
Eligibility
- Age range
- 8 to 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
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.
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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
- Dates
- 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 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
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Three-month batch (Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday): Rs 2,550 plus applicable taxes per child. Six-day-a-week batch (Monday to Saturday): Rs 3,900 plus applicable taxes per child. Fees cover coaching only; equipment is not included.
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 & 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.
Frequently asked questions
What age range does the junior coaching program accept?
The program is open to children between 8 and 18 years of age, both boys and girls, across basic to professional skill levels.
Who leads the coaching at Karnataka Badminton Association?
Coaching is led by Chief Coach Anup Sridhar, an Olympian and Arjuna Award recipient, supported by the association's coaching staff.
How do participants progress beyond the regular coaching batches?
Players who reach a competitive standard can pursue KBA's district and state ranking tournaments, and talented rural players may be nominated by their District Badminton Association for the association's annual residential summer coaching camp.
What is the difference between the two coaching batch options?
One batch trains three days a week over a three-month cycle, while the other is a more intensive six-day-a-week format, both covering technique, footwork, and match play suited to the participant's level.
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