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Dear Players,  As lockdown restrictions are being eased, and sports centres and school facilities are re-opening on a phased basis, we are in the process of finalising return to play arrangements for the Badminton Scotland Performance Squads.  If you feel you meet the criteria to be part of Badminton Scotland’s Performance programme […]

Badminton Scotland will be opening the Centre from 5.30pm on Thursday 10 September.  We have a new booking system which is all online.  To access this you are required to register.  This can be completed by calling 0141 445 3982. To book a court, once registered, click here. Following the […]

This week marks an important next step towards the return of sport in communities across the country with indoor sports courts and swimming pools now able to reopen in line with the latest Scottish Government public health guidance. The Scottish Sports Governing Bodies Forum and Executive Group welcomes Monday’s communication from […]

The team which will represent Scotland at the Women’s World Team Championships – also known as the Uber Cup – has now been confirmed by Badminton Scotland. Kirsty Gilmour is the most experienced member of the seven-strong squad, which also includes two players – Rachel Andrew and Lauren Middleton – […]

On Thursday the 13 of August, Lothian Disability Badminton Club signed and were awarded the Badminton Scotland Shuttlemark Disability Charter Accreditation and has signed the Badminton Scotland’s inclusive charter. Ross Foley said: “We would like to be seen as a good role model for other Clubs. Not just disability but […]

Badminton Scotland and the City of Glasgow regret to announce that the 2020 Scottish Open Badminton Championships will not go ahead. The decision has been taken due to the ongoing situation caused by Covid 19 and Badminton Scotland CEO Keith Russell said: “With so much uncertainty caused by the ongoing […]

In recent months a wide range of partners across the sporting system, including the Scottish Government, sportscotland, Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport (SGBs), local authorities and leisure trusts, the third sector, as well as the further and higher education sector have been working together to progress plans for the safe return […]

SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) is Scotland’s largest mental health charity and Badminton Scotland are delighted and proud to become a signatory. We strongly supports the core believes of SAMH, such as there is no health without mental health. SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by […]

Following a formal communication sent to the First Minister on the morning of 30th July 2020 from 32 individual Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport (SGB), the SGB CEO Forum welcomes the recognition by the First Minister of the requirement to move forward the re-opening of sports facilities. As a sector, […]

Alan McIlvain has been appointed as Badminton Scotland’s new Performance Coach, returning to Scotland after being on something of a tour of Europe since leaving his position at the Glasgow School of Sport in 2007. A stint in Belgium as Head Coach at Badminton Vlaanderen and National Coach with the […]

It is with the great sadness that Badminton Scotland announce the death of John Grant, President of Glenearn Badminton Club. John sadly passed away on 30 June. John played a key role in the development of Glenearn Badminton Club and Glenearn Junior Badminton Club, particularly since becoming President in 2017. […]

“Most of you may already have heard of the passing of Arthur Campbell last week following a brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Nomads Badminton Club will always be indebted to Arthur who was one of the longest serving members of 47 years, holding a number of key roles in […]