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Programs & prices

Badminton programs, from first racquet to podium.

Five programs in Ravenhall, in Melbourne's west, for ages 6 and up. Every new junior starts with a free two-hour skills assessment, and our coaches recommend the right program from there.

Two young players high-five at a Rookie Rally badminton session in EAA kit

Stage 1 of 5

Rookie Rally

First racquet.

  • Ages 6+
  • Saturdays, 2 to 4pm
  • 2 hrs a week

Price$25 a session, or free with High Performance Monthly

A relaxed kids' social to learn how to play. Racquets provided, just turn up. No experience, no gear, no pressure.

Why it starts here. The first session decides whether a kid comes back. So the first session is about enjoying it.

A Rising Athletes junior badminton player mid-swing on court

Stage 2 of 5

Rising Athletes

Learning the art.

  • Ages 7 to 16
  • Mon to Thu, 5:30 to 7:30pm
  • Up to 8 hrs a week

Price$50 a session, or 5 for $200

Technique, footwork and competitive instincts in a structured, supportive squad. For juniors ready to take their game seriously.

What changes. Up to four sessions a week. Movement is taught before it is tested: footwork first, then the rally.

A junior badminton player lunging for a low shuttle

Stage 3 of 5

Junior High Performance

Chasing the squad.

  • Ages 7 to 16+
  • By assessment
  • 9 hrs a week

Price$60 a session, 10 for $550, or $525 a month

Monthly includes Rookie Rally. High Performance Monthly athletes play Saturday Rookie Rally (2 to 4pm) free, straight after Saturday High Performance. It’s how we back the athletes taking the sport seriously: more training, and more match play.

For juniors chasing state and national representation. Training is divided into advanced technical, tactical and physical work.

What changes. Three-hour sessions. Long enough to hold technical, tactical and physical work in one evening without cutting any of them short.

A senior badminton player in EAA kit lining up an overhead shot

Stage 4 of 5

Senior High Performance

Podium standard.

  • Ages 16+
  • By assessment
  • Mon & Thu 7:30 to 10pm, Sat 11am to 2pm
  • 8 hrs a week

Price$60 a session, 10 for $550, or $525 a month

Monthly includes Rookie Rally. High Performance Monthly athletes play Saturday Rookie Rally (2 to 4pm) free, straight after Saturday High Performance. It’s how we back the athletes taking the sport seriously: more training, and more match play.

For experienced senior athletes who train at high intensity, technically and physically, and are pursuing podium performance.

What changes. Intensity, and the same coaches who trained you at seven are still on court.

Two Adult Squad badminton players in EAA kit talking tactics between rallies

Stage 5 of 5

Adult Squad

For the parents, too.

  • All levels
  • Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30pm
  • 2 hrs a week

Structured coaching for adults who are serious about improvement and want more than a social hit.

Same court, same method. Technique and match play, one evening a week. Plenty of parents train while their kids do.

Every program

What every family gets.

  • A coach on every court. Every session, at every tier.
  • Working With Children Checks. Every coach holds a current one. Our child safety statement.
  • First aid and CPR at every session. A trained coach is always on court.
  • No minimum attendance. Packs are valid for 365 days from purchase.
  • Private coaching. One-on-one and two-on-one sessions with a lead coach are available to book. Find a time.
  • A clear pathway. Athletes move up by assessment, with the same coaches the whole way.

Not sure which program fits? Start free.

Book a free skills assessment. Your coach will recommend the right program on the day.