Perth & District Badminton Association - Scotland

03/09/2026

Our Badminton sessions restart tomorrow night following the summer break, delivered in partnership with Crieff Badminton Club🏸 as part of our Strathearn Rural Perthshire programme.

Suitable for people of all ages with physical, sensory or learning disabilities 😀

🗓️ Fridays
⏰ 6pm-7pm
📍 Strathearn Community Campus, Crieff
💰 No cost to participate

As always, no cost to participate

Any questions, please get in touch - [email protected]

Scottish Disability Sport | BADMINTONscotland | Strathearn Building Bridges

25/08/2026

**🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 SEEDS ANNOUNCED | EUROPEAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 🏸**

The official seedings are in for the upcoming **2026 European Senior Championships** in Cagliari, Italy (19–27 September)! 🇮🇹✨

We are proud to share that Scotland is sending its **largest-ever contingent** in the history of the event, with **32 players** set to compete on the European stage! ✈️🔥

With several players making their international debuts alongside seasoned champions, this milestone highlights the amazing development, growth, and ambition of Masters Badminton across Scotland.

A huge congratulations to all our Scottish seeded players heading into the draw:

🥇 Seed 1

Dan Travers** – MS 65
Dan Travers** (w/ Jesper Helledie, DEN) – MD 65
Dan Travers & Christine Black** – XD 65
Christine Black** (w/ Marjan Ridder, NED) – WD 70
Jody Barral** (w/ Nick Hodgson, ENG) – XD 35

🥈 Seed 2

Christine Black** – WS 70

🥉 Seed 3/4**

Shona Ann Mackay** – WS 35
Jody Barral** (w/ Lauren Au, IRL) – WD 35
Lynne Campbell & Helen Milne** – WD 50
Mark Mackay** (w/ Tanja Eberl, GER) – XD 50
Aileen Travers** (w/ Betty Blair, ENG) – WD 55

⭐ Seed 5/8**

Shona Ann Mackay** (w/ Kimberley Helen Clague, ENG) – WD 35
Mhairi Armstrong** (w/ Suzanne Zwane) – WD 40
Mhairi Armstrong** (w/ Claus Vagner, DEN) – XD 40
Mark Mackay** – MS 50
Helen Milne** – WS 50
Mark Mackay** (w/ Johnny Hast Hansen, DEN) – MD 50
Jill Smith** (w/ Grace Kakiay, NED) – WD 60
Sam Johnson** – MS 65
Ross Gladwin & Sam Johnson** – MD 65

⭐ Seed 9/16**

Shona Ann Mackay** (w/ Ed Telfer, ENG) – XD 35

Ross Campbell & Frazer Mcculloch** – MD 50

Let’s get behind the entire 32-player Scottish squad as they prepare to take on Europe’s best! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪

Glasgow & North Strathclyde Badminton Group BADMINTONscotland West of Scotland Badminton Group Lanarkshire Badminton Group Lothian Badminton Borders Badminton Group Dunfermline Badminton Association Dundee Area Badminton Association Aberdeen Badminton Aberdeen Badminton Academy Highland Badminton Group Orkney Badminton Association Shetland Badminton Auction Durham County Badminton Association

13/08/2026

🏸 The NBL is here!

Badminton Scotland is proud to launch the National Badminton League for the 2026/27 season.

Featuring Gold, Silver and Bronze divisions, the NBL will bring together clubs from across Scotland in an exciting new team competition format.

✅ 6 competition dates
✅ Best of 3 × 15 scoring
✅ 7 rubbers per tie
✅ Minimum 6 players per team

Ready to represent your club on the national stage?

❗️Entries close on Monday 14th September

Find out more and enter via Just Go 👇
https://badmintonscotland.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=67445E152768D1183279D531D944F311DA10886C

12/08/2026

Victor Midland Silver 2026 🏸

Reminder that entries are due by Sunday 16th August for the Victor Midland Silver in Dunfermline on Sunday 30th August.

This is a one day tournament where players can enter a maximum of 2 events:
- Singles/ Level Doubles
- Mixed/ Level Doubles

Link: https://badmintonscotland.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/AC204529-45B1-4491-8CFB-1BD8E5C2690E

05/08/2026

Badminton Scotland is proud to announce the launch of a new resource designed to help clubs and coaches better support neurodivergent and autistic players on court 🏸

Developed with support from SHIP - Support, Help and Integration in Perthshire and Scottish Disability Sport 🤝

Read more and access the guidance below 👇
https://badmintonscotland.org.uk/uncategorized/new-guidance-launched-to-support-neurodivergent-and-autistic-players-in-badminton/

04/08/2026

Perth & Kinross Disability Sport, in partnership with Glenearn Badminton Club and BADMINTONscotland are delighted to invite entries from across Scotland to our Fair City Games 2026 Perth & Kinross Disability Sport Badminton Championships 🏸🏸🏸

The Perth & Kinross Disability Sport Fair City Games include a series of Sports events for people with disabilities to get involved in throughout the year - these include Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Boccia, Lawn Bowls, Curling, Table Tennis, SOMA, Wheelchair Basketball and Swimming.

Our Fair City Games are proudly sponsored by QTS North

🗓️ Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ 10am start
📍 Academy of Sport and Wellbeing, UHI Perth
💰 As always, No Cost to participate 😀

Online registration is here - https://www.cognitoforms.com/perthkinrossdisabilitysport/perthkinrossdisabilitysportopenbadmintonchampionships2026

There will be seven sections of the competition.
🏸 A - Open Class for Players who use a wheelchair.
🏸 B - Players with an ambulant Physical Disability - Half Court
🏸 C - Players with an ambulant Physical Disability - Full Court
🏸 D - Open Class for Players with a Learning Disability (please provide player rating) - three Divisions based on player ability.
🏸 E - Open Class for Short Stature Players

Any questions, please get in touch - [email protected]

Crieff Badminton Club | Perth & District Badminton Association - Scotland | Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club | LAL Sports Development | Scottish Disability Sport | Badminton Scotland Disability

15/07/2026

New for Season 26/27 🏸

🏸 Train with Some of Scotland's Top Badminton Coaches! 🏸

Join us for a fantastic opportunity to learn from some of Scotland's leading coaches in a high-quality national training environment at the Sir Craig Reedie Badminton Centre in Glasgow.

Throughout the day you'll receive:
✅ Expert on-court coaching
🎥 Video analysis to help improve your game
💪 Strength & conditioning session
🤝 The chance to train alongside players from across Scotland

Players will be placed into groups prior to the event, ensuring everyone receives coaching that's appropriate for their stage of development while being challenged to improve.

📅 Session Times
🕘 Session 1: 9:00am – 1:00pm (Juniors)
🕑 Session 2: 2:00pm – 6:00pm (Seniors)

Whether you're preparing for your next tournament or looking to push your game to the next level, this is a day you won't want to miss!

🎟️ Places are limited, so book early to avoid missing out!

Please note this is aimed at club and competing players and not suitable for beginners.

15/07/2026

Congratulations to Aileen Travers on moving into the role of President of Badminton Scotland. Well done Aileen and good luck in your new role. 👏🏼

https://badmintonscotland.org.uk/uncategorized/badminton-scotland-president-aileen-travers-update/?fbclid=IwZnRzaATEm2xURENQBMIfAHBkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHk0On_SWImqOURBhO4jjDAm6cdhDXx8aTAyjGJtjjUk-XJDDh7uMqBkJmAZZ_aem_VLHG4La9IHM3-13hvX4cWA

It is with immense pride and an honour that after two years as Vice President that I now move into the role of Badminton Scotland President. I have been involved with badminton for more years than I care to count and still love playing and helping the sport that has given me so much. I wish to

06/07/2026

Good news! We are running drop-in badminton sessions starting Tuesday 7th July and continuing weekly until Tuesday 28th July.

🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Venue: Loch Leven Community Campus

Everyone is welcome to come along and play. No booking required—just drop in and enjoy a game!
We look forward to seeing you there. 🏸

10/06/2026

DUNDEE Masters Training Day!

Sunday 30th August 2026 | University of Dundee

Ready to sharpen your skills, meet fellow masters players, and enjoy a brilliant day of badminton? Scottish Masters Training Day is here — and we’d love to see you on court.

What to Expect

✨ Expert‑led coaching
✨ Tactical & stroke development
✨ Fun, competitive match play
✨ A welcoming, inclusive environment for all masters players

📍 Venue

University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN

Session 1: 10:00-12:30

Session 2: 13:30-1600

Join one session — or make a day of it and book both.

Coaches:

Dan Travers – Former Commonwealth Gold Medallist, 10 x National Champion and Current World Masters Mixed Doubles Champion.

Steven Chappell – Founder of Aberdeeen Badminton Academy with playing and coaching experience in Denmark, England and Scotland.

💷 Cost

£15 per session
(Shuttles, venue hire, and coaching included)

🌟 Why Join?

Improve your game with structured coaching
Connect with the Scottish Masters community
Build confidence, skills, and match sharpness
Be part of a growing programme supporting masters badminton across Scotland
Spaces are limited — don’t miss out!
📩 Book now!

https://badmintonscotland.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=609DBF6EAF1D34F67C7C34F9B9B2208E3438E5BB BADMINTONscotlandLothian BadmintonLanarkshire Badminton GroupBorders Badminton GroupAberdeen Badminton Academy Dundee Area Badminton Association Dunfermline Badminton Association Glasgow & North Strathclyde Badminton Group Highland Badminton Group