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Badminton

At Oxford Brookes University Badminton Club, we pride ourselves on being inclusive to all genders and levels of experience.

We welcome enquiries from individuals with disabilities regarding the accessibility of badminton, as we strive to ensure everyone can enjoy the sport.

Badminton is Britain's most popular indoor racket sport, governed by a simple rule: keep the shuttlecock off the floor by returning it over the net to your opponent, within the court boundaries. It's an easy sport to pick up, with the shuttlecock moving more slowly than in most other racket sports. However, as you progress, you'll find it becomes a fast-paced, technical and tactical game that rewards practice and skill.

We currently field one Men's Team and one Women's Team that compete in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Midlands Conference Leagues. In addition to BUCS, our teams participate in the Oxford Badminton League, providing our players with even more opportunities to compete and develop skills. 

There are also opportunities to play through our Turn Up & Play, Brookes Active offer on Saturdays 16:00 - 17:00 or by joining the Intramural, Campus League that takes place on Saturdays at 17:00 - 19:00. To stay updated on the Campus League and Brookes Active opportunities and learn how to get involved, follow @BrookesSportOxford on Instagram, where we’ll post all the latest details.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the sport, we welcome you to join us at Oxford Brookes University Badminton Club.

Want to join?

You can reach out to the club directly on social media to find out more and get involved:

Instagram: @obu_badminton

You can meet the Badminton Club and all our Student Sports Clubs at the Sports Fair on Wednesday 18 September 2024, during Freshers Week at Brookes Sport, Headington.

Most clubs hold trials and taster sessions after the Sports Fair. If you miss the Sports Fair or want to join later in the year, feel free to contact the club directly via social media.

In the meantime, stay updated or learn more about sport and active wellness at Oxford Brookes, by following us on Instagram (@BrookesSportOxford) or contacting the Student Sport Team at sport@brookes.ac.uk 

Badminton Club at the 2022 Sports Fair
Badminton players celebrating

TEAMBrookes Membership Fees

The cost of joining any Student Sports Club is £160 for the 2024/25 academic year, which equates to approximately £6.15 per week of the sporting calendar. This fee is required for each Sports Club you compete for. This cost includes the essentials required to play your sport and access appropriate support.

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Exemptions and fee waivers

Those in receipt of a Brookes Bursary or International Hardship Award for 2024/25 are exempt from paying the £160. If this applies to you, please complete this application form and provide the required confirmation. 

Those selected as TEAMBrookes Sports Scholars are also waived of the requirement to make the £160 payment, as part of the performance support provided.

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We are delighted to team up with Under Armour as our official TEAMBrookes and leisurewear partner. 

Head over to our webshop and search your sport to pick up your kit

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