Aquinas College Badminton

The Aquinas College Gymnasium is the venue for Badminton players to train and play in.

Badminton is offered one afternoon a week, first and foremost as a social sport with the view to include as many students as possible. Basic skills and the rules of the game are taught during games. Assistance is provided from Badminton Bay of Plenty where possible.

Students who wish to play competitively are encouraged to join local clubs such as Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. You can find a club to join here. These students are also encouraged to make the most of any opportunities to play for Aquinas College in Bay of Plenty Secondary School and Zone Competitions. 

Selections

Individuals/Teams to represent Aquinas College at any badminton tournaments will be chosen from those who attend afterschool badminton sessions or who are part of a club. Selection will occur prior to tournaments.

Trainings

Start in Term 2, and will be held each Wednesday from 3.30pm-4.30pm in the Aquinas College Gymnasium. 

Competitions

* BOPSS  Teams Competition (Year 9-10) – Date TBC 2022

* BOPSS Teams Competition (Year 11-13) – Date TBC 2022

* WBOP Badminton Champs (Year 7-8) – Date TBC 2022

Uniform

* Training’s: PE Uniform or alternative sports gear. Appropriate footwear (optional)

* Tournaments: Aquinas College Playing Shirt (supplied), Appropriate footwear, Aquinas College Tracksuit (optional)

Equipment

Own badminton racquet if you have one (some racquets are available)

Cost

The badminton club is free to attend. Any tournaments that students enter into will incur entry fees.