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Victorian Athletes Selected for Junior Falcons and 2026 World Junior Championships

Badminton Victoria is proud to celebrate two exciting High Performance achievements, with several Victorian athletes earning selection to the latest Junior Falcons and the Australian team for the 2026 BWF World Junior Championships.

Fri 28 Aug 2026

MSA Seeks Facility Partner for Badminton Courts

Maribyrnong Sports Academy (MSA), Victoria's only State Government-funded specialist sports school, is inviting proposals from suitably qualified organisations to enter into a facility partnership for the use of its badminton courts outside of school program hours.

Wed 12 Aug 2026

2026 Yonex Elite Series 3 and Junior Circuit 7 U13/17

The 2026 Yonex Elite Series 3 and Junior Circuit 7 U13/17 took place from the 18th to the 19th July at Geelong, proudly hosted by Badminton Geelong.

Sanctioned Event 2026 Geelong

Sun 19 Jul 2026

2026 Shepparton Beyond Bank Junior Classic

The 2026 regional junior tournament took place recently, hosted by Badminton Victoria, giving the state's regional junior players a fantastic opportunity to test their skills and gain valuable competition experience.

Sanctioned Event 2026 Shepparton

Sat 11 Jul 2026

Yonex U15 U19 Australian National Team Championships 2026

The 2026 Yonex U15 & U19 Australian National Team Championships wrapped up at Albert Park, with Victoria taking out the top spot in both age divisions. Run by Badminton Australia from July 5th to July 7th, the three-day tournament brought together state teams from across the country to compete for the national junior titles.

Junior Championship U15 U19

Wed 08 Jul 2026

Junior Badminton Program Helps Horsham Youth Stay Active and Connected

The Horsham Badminton Association recently delivered a successful Junior Badminton Program as part of the Regional Badminton Revitalisation Program, funded by Sports and Recreation Victoria and supported by Badminton Victoria. The program was designed to introduce young people to badminton, develop their skills, and provide a fun, inclusive environment where participants could stay active, build confidence, and form new friendships within the local community.

Thu 02 Jul 2026

Badminton Victoria and Beyond Bank Continue Partnership

Badminton Victoria is pleased to continue its partnership with Beyond Bank Australia for the 2026–2027 season. Beyond Bank has been a valued supporter of Badminton Victoria for several years, supporting initiatives that benefit clubs, volunteers and members across the state.

Mon 29 Jun 2026

Inside the BWF Shuttle Time Coaching Course

A new group of coaches is ready to inspire the next generation of players following the successful delivery of the BWF Shuttle Time Coaching Course at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC). Held on Sunday, June 28, from 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm, the course brought together eight participants eager to learn how to introduce badminton to school students in a fun, safe, and inclusive way.

Shuttle Time BWF

Sun 28 Jun 2026

City of Greater Bendigo Continues Support for Junior Badminton Events Through 2028

Badminton Victoria is pleased to continue its partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo, with a new two-year sponsorship agreement confirmed for the 2027 and 2028 Junior Circuit U15/U19 events and the Bendigo Regional Classic.

Partnership Bendigo

Wed 24 Jun 2026

2026 Yonex Elite Series 2 and AIA Junior Circuit 6 U13/U17

The 2026 Yonex Elite Series 2 and Junior Circuit 6 (U13/U17) took place at the Western Suburbs Badminton Association in Altona North from June 20 to June 21, hosted by Badminton Victoria.

2026 sanctioned event Yonex Elite Series 2 AIA Junior Circuit 6

Sun 21 Jun 2026

2026 Bendigo Beyond Bank Junior Classic

The 2026 Bendigo Beyond Bank Junior Classic took place at the Bendigo Eaglehawk Badminton Stadium, hosted by Bendigo Eaglehawk Badminton Association.

Bendigo sanctioned events 2026

Sat 20 Jun 2026

Building Coaching Pathways in Regional Victoria Through the BA Foundation Coaching Course

The BA Foundation Coaching Course was recently delivered by Badminton Victoria at the Warragul Badminton Club in partnership with Mid Gippsland Junior Badminton Association as part of the Regional Badminton Revitalisation Program, funded by Sports and Recreation Victoria.

Thu 18 Jun 2026

Feathered Friends Continues to Thrive in Ballarat

With the funding period concluding in October 2025, strong positive feedback from participants encouraged the club to continue Feathered Friends as an ongoing program. It is now running every Tuesday, with the Ballarat Badminton Association committed to sustaining it. The club welcomes more women and girls to join, make connections, and enjoy the benefits of social cohesion through badminton.

Fri 05 Jun 2026

Come & Try Badminton in Macedon

The Macedon Ranges Badminton Club recently hosted a successful Come and Try Badminton event as part of the Regional Badminton Revitalisation Program, funded by Sports and Recreation Victoria. The event aimed to introduce badminton to the local community and encourage greater participation within the club.

Thu 04 Jun 2026

Vic Blue Crowned Champions at the 2026 Australian National Para Badminton Championships

Badminton Victoria is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our para badminton athletes at the 2026 Australian National Para Badminton Championships, held from 29–30 May at the Altona Badminton Centre in Altona North, Victoria. The annual national event brought together para badminton players from across Australia to compete at the highest level of domestic competition.

Wed 03 Jun 2026

U19 Vic Rebels and U15 Vic Rebels selected to compete in the 2026 National Teams Championships

These athletes have earned selection following strong performances and consistent commitment throughout the season. The National Teams Championships provide an important opportunity for Victoria’s emerging players to compete against the country’s leading junior athletes while representing the state on the national stage.

Tue 19 May 2026