State Development Squad
Badminton Victoria State Development Squad
Welcome to the Badminton Victoria State Development Squad. Badminton Victoria’s State Performance Program is designed to identify, develop, and support Victoria’s most promising badminton athletes across six squads.
The program provides structured training, high-level coaching, and competitive opportunities, forming a pathway to State Team selection and national representation.
Training Schedule
Junior Squads (U13, U15, U17, U19)
📍 Venue: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC)
📅 Tuesdays (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM) – Alternating Age Groups
- Week 1: U13 – U15 Squad
- Week 2: U17 – U19 Squad
- Week 3: U13 – U15 Squad
- Week 4: U17 – U19 Squad
The alternating schedule is designed to:
- Provide focused insight and tailored support from BV coaches.
- Maintain a high training standard for each age group.
- Provide more opportunities for aspiring athletes to join the Performance Program.
Note: The program will run during school terms.
Senior Squad
📍 Venue: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC)
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays (6:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
Note: The program will run from February to November 2025.
Player Commitments
Junior Performance Squad
All selected players must:
✅ Attend at least 80% of training sessions
✅ Compete in all Junior Circuit events (unless an exemption is approved)
✅ Participate in the relevant State Titles (exemptions for illness or bereavement only)
✅ Compete in National Championships, whether selected for State Teams or not
✅ Wear official BV Performance Program apparel
Senior Performance Squad
All selected players must:
✅ Attend at least 80% of training sessions
✅ Compete in all Protech Elite Series events (unless an exemption is approved)
✅ Participate in the relevant State Titles (exemptions for illness or bereavement only)
✅ Compete in National Championships, regardless of State Team selection
✅ Wear official BV Performance Program apparel
Code of Conduct
All players in the State Performance Program must uphold the highest sportsmanship, integrity, and professionalism.
BV Performance Program Code of Conduct
Players are expected to:
✅ Respect coaches, officials, and teammates
✅ Display positive sportsmanship on and off the court
✅ Adhere to training and tournament commitments
✅ Represent Badminton Victoria with pride and professionalism
Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, including suspension from the program.
Absence and Exemptions
We understand that injuries, school commitments, and other exceptional circumstances may impact player availability. Players seeking an absence and exemption from training or tournaments must submit an Exemption Form for review by the BV Performance Committee.
Absence from weekly training
Exemption requests DO NOT need to be submitted for a one-off absence from weekly training sessions. In this case, please contact your coach and advise them you are unable to attend training together with the reason(s) why. Players who are unable to attend weekly training sessions for a period of more than two (2) weeks, must request and exemption using the online form.
Exemption requests
Performance Squad Players or their parent/guardian can request an exemption to participate in a mandatory event or activity as part of the BV State Squad Performance Program, by completing the online form.
Supporting documentation for exemption
If you have any supporting documentation as part of the exemption request (e.g. a medical certificate) then please email it to performance@badmintonvic.com.au after submitting the application online.
Assessment of exemption requests
Once the application is submitted, an email notification will be sent to performance@badmintonvic.com.au. Consequently, the BVPC will assess the request and process it as soon as possible.
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