Classes are available at all Dragon Clubs. Anyone, any standard, adults or juniors are all welcome to join in, whether to improve your techniques, personal fitness, or just to improve your game tactics. 

We have 8 in house coaches, with very good experiences and some even have International status. A comprehensive training program is offered under the directions of the Australia Badminton Academy.

Whether you are an experienced player wanting to improve of your hitting techniques & footwork, or if you are a complete beginner, we have the appropriate class for you.

Our three main Coaching categories are:

• Juniors aged 6-12
• Squads aged 13-18
• Adults 18+

Juniors and Squads aged 6-25

6 squads running on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays on both North & Southside of Brisbane as well as Gold Coast venues. . Entry to squad teams is by application only and subject to approval. The purpose of the squads is to assist talented badminton athletes to achieve the highest levels of sport performance. All squad members are bound by its contract, and are expected to give his/her maximum effort. 

  Adults Coaching Individual Lessons or Courses

2 classes, 2 groups. A-B grades, C-D grades. Tuesdays 5-7pm and Sunday 8-10am. Come whenever you are free! Just give us a call to put your name down. Individual private or small group lessons also available 7 days a week. Courses for small groups available in 5 levels, 10 weeks duration per course, a lesson a week at a time that suits you, each course teaches you a comprehensive range of skills and knowledge of the sport. Maximum 4 students per class, each student receives excellent attention and progresses efficiently. As soon as we have 4 of the same standard players enrolled, a class is started.

Coaching Program (Feb 2009)

Entry to coaching program by application only. Our aim is to assist talented badminton athletes to achieve the highest levels of sport performance.

Candidates can:

Ø       Train casually (2 hours training + 2 hours social) at $18 a session for under 18s, $20 for 18+, or

o        Pay upfront for 10 weeks*: $120/10 weeks for under 18, $180/10 weeks for 18+, or

§         Train twice a week for $180/10 weeks* for under 18s, $240/10 weeks* for 18+, or

·         Train three times a week for $240/10 weeks* for under 18s, $300 for 18+.

TRAINING PROGRAM:

An extensive program is conducted by qualified coaches of our club. Such program is constantly reviewed and modified in accordance to the progression of the squad. Other than badminton training, the following tests are also built in to the training program:

Ø       Beep Test – physical endurance test conducted regularly

Ø       Skills Test – a series of racket skills test conducted regularly

Ø       Video analysis – player is filmed whilst performing a series of shots and games play

Ø       Gymnasium, Swimming and Athletics sessions

All trainees require to purchase 1 squad shirt at start of joining. Tracksuits, shorts, socks and shoes also available at special discounted rate if required. All candidates need to be Dragon Club members (free for all students).

Entries:

Interested parties should apply direct to the Head Coach at any Dragon Clubs, by email (pat@dragonclub.org) or phone on 07-3166 8288.