SAI Come and Play Scheme Badminton
by Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Subsidised SAI badminton coaching
SAI Come and Play Scheme Badminton is a program by Sports Authority of India (SAI) for children aged 8 to 17, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Duration
Monthly, rolling membership for an allotted daily time slot
Format
Individual
Time needed
An allotted daily time slot, several days a week, on a monthly basis
Key dates
- Dates
- 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
About this opportunity
The SAI Come and Play Scheme for Badminton is a grassroots access programme of the Sports Authority of India that opens its sports facilities to the community, letting local youth train in badminton under SAI coaches for a nominal, subsidised fee.
The scheme is open to children and youth aged about eight to seventeen, including beginners from the local community. Members get time-slotted access to SAI courts and coaching, with age-band competitions held in 8-10, 10-12 and 12-17 groups. Girls and government-school children receive a fee concession, and some categories receive free membership.
Beyond participation, the scheme serves as a talent-scouting pathway: top performers in its age-band competitions advance to selection trials for SAI's regular training schemes. It is delivered at SAI stadia and centres across the country, with the disciplines offered at each centre decided by the centre in-charge.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 8 to 17 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Open to local community youth and beginners
- Aged about eight to seventeen years
- Medical fitness certificate required
For children and youth aged about eight to seventeen, open to local community beginners. Age-band competitions are held in 8-10, 10-12 and 12-17 groups. Girls and government-school children receive a fee concession, and some categories receive free membership.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Introductory
Rewards and recognition
Career pathways
Top performers in the scheme's age-band competitions advance to selection trials for SAI's regular training schemes.
Skills your child builds
What your child will do
- Facility and court access at SAI centres
- Coaching sessions under SAI coaches
- Periodic age-band competitions
- Talent-selection trials feeding SAI schemes
Mentors & faculty
Sports Authority of India coaches
How to apply
- 1Obtain the Come and Play admission form at the SAI stadium or centre
- 2Fill in the form with personal details and the sport applied for
- 3Attach the required documents, including a medical fitness certificate
- 4Submit the form at the centre and pay the monthly fee to receive a membership card
Fees & financial support
Fee details
A nominal monthly fee that varies by centre and age band. The general scheme base is about Rs 45 per month, with concessions of one-third for girls and government-school children and free membership for certain categories; the Delhi badminton facility rate is about Rs 100 per month. The exact tariff is confirmed at the centre, and covers time-slotted court access and coaching.
Frequently asked questions
Is SAI Come and Play Scheme Badminton free?
No, a registration fee applies. Check the organizer's official page for the current amount.
Who can participate in SAI Come and Play Scheme Badminton?
Children aged 8 to 17.
What will my child gain from SAI Come and Play Scheme Badminton?
Access to SAI sports facilities and coaching under SAI coaches. Nominal, subsidised monthly fee with concessions for girls and government-school children. Beginner-friendly, open to local community youth. Talent pathway to SAI training schemes.
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