Badminton

GreaterSport does not have a dedicated badminton development officer, but works closely with Badminton England to support the development of badminton across Greater Manchester.

If you're interested in getting involved in badminton, the information below should help you find what you're looking for. If not, please contact GreaterSport and we'll do our best to help.

Find a Badminton Club

National Governing Body: Badminton England

� Our goal is to develop badminton as a sport for all, and to encourage the best players to progress up through the rankings both at club, county and International level.�

BADMINTON England is the sport's governing body in England. Many categories of membership are available, from supporters, through club and county players to the World Class squad.

BADMINTON England offers information about the game, coaching courses, runs tournaments from county to international level, sells books and videos, and promotes the sport at every level.

NGB website:

http://www.badmintonengland.co.uk

BADMINTON England comprises 41 County Associations to which leagues and clubs affiliate to become part of the Association. Details of the 41 Counties and their officials can be found on the Badminton England website, plus details of leagues and clubs.

BADMINTON England has over 2200 clubs affiliated, and over 100 leagues. Senior clubs, junior clubs, schools and a number of societies are affiliated to the Association. Members of BADMINTON England are supported by an extensive network of Badminton Development Officers (BDOs) and Regional Development Managers (RDMs).

NGB contact details for Greater Manchester:

Regional Development Manager � North

Vicky Foster

Mobile : 07771 817073

vickyfoster@badmintonengland.co.uk

John Ashcroft (Cheshire BDO)

07725823511

johnascroft@badmintonengland.co.uk

Tom Webster (Lancashire BDO)

tomwebster@badmintonengland.co.uk

Daniel Orrell (Manchester City BDO)

0161 232 3129