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Welcome to SBA
Oxfordshire's #1 Badminton Academy

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Badminton is the nation's favourite racket sport!

About SBA

Sankey badminton academy was set up by head coach Scott Sankey, who after competing internationally turned his efforts to coaching. After starting out at All Stars Elite Badminton, Scott also went on to the Webber school of Badminton in Milton Keynes to be assistant head coach of the extremely successful programme there. During this time he coached players of all ages and standards from grassroots players learning the fundamentals, adult club players wanting to brush up on their tactics or skills, players who just wanted to enjoy and learn the game, right through to elite level junior players having over 8 players represent England and winning numerous national championship gold, silver and bronze medals.

After this extremely successful period, Scott relocated from Milton Keynes to take up the job of head junior coach with Oxfordshire Badminton Association. During this 2.5 year period, scott oversaw the transition to a more performance based training set up, which resulted in a greatly improved medal haul from players over numerous national circuit tournaments.

The Oxfordshire-based Academy was set up in 2021 with the aim of using Scott’s extensive coaching experience and knowledge to provide a place for players of all ages and abilities to improve their game in an engaging, fun and professional atmosphere. Whether you want to learn the basics, brush up on your game, or even dream of playing for England, there is a squad and a programme to help you achieve your goals at SBA.

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What We Offer

Group Sessions

Starting from £50 per month

 

Groups are two-hour sessions, held on a regular weekly basis, with players of similar abilities to optimise session strength

Individual Sessions

Starting from £25ph for SBA members

 

Starting from £40ph for non- SBA members

*Court fee is payable separately 

Strength & Conditioning Sessions

Starting from £30pcm

*SBA members only

Racket Restringing

Starting from £15 each

Racket to be handed to head coach Scott


*Payment must be made on collection

We host a number of Badminton England sanctioned junior circuit tournaments across multiple age groups at our main venue, Bartholomew sports centre, Eynsham, Oxfordshire.

To find what tournaments we have coming up, please go to BE tournament software page and search “SBA”.

SBA Tournaments

Venues We Use

Sessions are split into groups of players with similar abilities,

where regular weekly sessions are held at the following venues:

Bartholomew Sports Centre

Eynsham, OX29 4PG

Group Sessions

Groups are made up of players of similar standard to optimise session strength, therefore you will be assigned a session based on ability to maximise your progression.


Players have a choice of attending once, twice or even three times a week, as shown below:

Bronze

Windrush Leisure Centre:

Monday 5:30pm-7:30pm

Wednesday 6pm-8pm

Friday 6pm-8pm

North Oxfordshire Academy:

Wednesday 5pm-6:30pm

Silver

 

Bartholomew Sports Centre:

 

Monday 5:30pm-7:30pm

Friday 7pm-9pm

Sunday 1pm-3pm

Gold

Bartholomew Sports Centre:

Monday 7:30pm-9:30pm

Friday 7pm-9pm

Sunday 1pm-3pm

Elite

Bartholomew Sports Centre:

Monday 7:30pm-9:30pm

Wednesday 8:30pm-10:30pm

Sunday 3pm-5pm

Our Partners

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"Babolat is one of the world’s oldest badminton brands. We’ve been there from the start, helping the sport grow by developing innovations and equipment, and adapting them constantly to changes in the game. The brand continues to develop for your greater satisfaction."

Contact SBA

For any questions, additional information, to join our academy sessions or book individual sessions, please do get in touch with our head coach, Scott, who will be more than happy to help

07747164193

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