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An 8-week team competition for Years 7–8, held each school term at Badminton Wellington Centre. Real competition, in a fun and structured environment.

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UPCOMING TERM

Term 3, 2026

DATES

6 Aug - 17 Sep

COSTS

$120 per team

YEAR GROUPS

Years 7-8

YOUR JOURNEY

The pathway - start anywhere, progress at your pace

Shuttle Time gives school-aged children a fun and supportive introduction to badminton. Wh

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

Real competition. Real fun.

The Badminton Wellington Interschool Competition runs every school term at our Hataitai centre. Schools bring a team of 3–6 players to compete over 6 weeks, finishing with a tournament and award ceremony.

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Teams are graded by experience so students compete at an appropriate level. All equipment is provided — easy for schools to get involved with minimal preparation.

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Matches are self-umpired using Badminton Simplified Rules — available on YouTube.

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TERM 2 - CLOSED

Term 2, 2026

7 May – 25 June 2026

Registration for this term is now closed.

TERM 3 - COMING UP

Term 3, 2026

Aug 6 - September 17 2026

​Registration for term 3 is open

SECTIONS

Two sections -- find your level

Teams are graded on entry.

Player order must be ranked by ability and remain consistent throughout the competition.

SECTION A

Beginners

Starts 4:00pm

For students new to badminton or with limited experience. A supportive introduction to competitive team play.

All equipment provided

Students need clean court shoes and appropriate sports clothing

SECTION B

Experienced

Starts 5:00pm

For students new to badminton or with limited experience. A supportive introduction to competitive team play.

Player ability order must stay consistent all term

Reserves fill in at the lowest spot

MATCH FORMAT

How the match format works

Each match follows a simple singles and doubles format — easy to follow for Year 7–8 players.

30min

Singles Matches

Players compete one-on-one in order of ranking. Your number 1 plays their number 1, number 2 plays their number 2, and so on.

30min

Doubles Matches

You and a partner play doubles together against another pair. Partners are randomised each round so you get to mix with different players throughout the afternoon.

Umpires

Self-Umpired

Matches are self-umpired using Badminton Simplified Rules. Students should know the basics before Week 1.

COMPETITION FORMAT

How the 7 weeks work

Every Thursday evening at Badminton Wellington, 1 Ruahine Street, Hataitai.

WEEK 1

Instructions & Grading

Teams are introduced to the format and ranked by ability. Rep players on hand to help with orientation.

Competitive Matches

WEEKS 2-7

Each team plays matches in their section. Results tracked throughout the term.

Optional Tournament

WEEK 8

Register your players in our optional Tournament — a fun competitive 2 hours with activities and spot prizes.

Rep players assist during Interschool

REP PLAYER INVOLVEMENT

Our representative players support Interschool throughout the term — helping with orientation on Day 1 and available during matches to support and encourage new players.

Who can enter

Students in Years 7-8

Teams of 3 minimum (ideally 4 for reserve)

No prior experience needed for Beginners section

Only enter committed teams - defaults cause disruption

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What to bring

Clean Court Shoes

Appropriate sports clothing

No jandals, bare feet or outdoor shoes

No jeans or coats

All rackets & shuttles provided

Food & Facilities

Parents & supporters welcomed

Reception open during competition

Refeshments available

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INTERSCHOOL TOURNAMENT

End the term with a bang

Week 8 of each term finishes with the optional Interschool Tournament — open to all participating players. A fun, competitive format for all levels.

Date

Time

Venue

Open to

Thursday 24 September 2026

4 -- 6pm

Badminton Wellington Centre

All Shuttle Time Players

$5

per person

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A term competition open to all junior programmes. 

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