Badminton

Badminton is a winter sport which is played in Terms 2 and 3.

The school enters a team (juniors and seniors) to compete in the Taranaki Secondary Schools Championships.

Inter-school competition is the Super 8 tournament. The top four students in the school compete.

Teacher Responsible: Mr J Flynn

Contact: jonathan.flynn@npbhs.school.nz

Competition and Teams:  The school selects a team for the Taranaki Secondary School event and the Super 8 in Term 2.

Training: Some practice sessions and trials take place early Term 2. Those selected for Super 8 will practice together in the weeks prior to this competition. Further training may occur subject to demand. Most top players select to train with Taranaki Badminton and play in their tournaments.

Uniform and Equipment: Students will be provided with a school shirt to compete in competitions and they will need to provide their own racket.

Cost: Trips away will involve some cost and there will be a charge for shuttle cocks.

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