What Can You Expect From The Weekend?
From the Badminton Insight Training Weekend you can expect to…
Train Like Professional Players
Experience what it's like to train like a professional player, for 2 full days.
Experience A Variety of Sessions
Over the course of 10 hours of on-court time, there will be a variety of training & matchplay sessions designed to challenge and improve every aspect of your doubles game.
Get Technical & Tactical Feedback From Expert Coaches
We, Greg and Jenny Mairs, will be leading the weekend with the help of a expert coaches. We hope to give you a lot of technical, tactical and mental 'insight' to help you improve before the start of the new season!
Connect With Other Passionate Players
One of the biggest problems players face is not having people to train with. At the Badminton Insight Training Weekend you will connect and train with lots of players who are a similar standard to you.
Gain Lots Of Insight To Take Back Home
Not only will you leave the Training Weekend with an improved technical & tactical understanding of your own game, but we will share training drills and practices you can take back to your own training. There will also be a chance to play against us on Sunday!
Have A Memorable Experience
2 days of intense training with 32 other like-minded badminton players. We hope these will be memories that last a lifetime.
Important Information
Please read all of the information below before booking your space.
📍 Date & Location
Location:
Armitage Sports Centre, University of Manchester
Moseley Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6PA
Timings:
Saturday 7th September 2024: 9:30-12pm and 2-4:30pm
Sunday 8th September 2024: 9:30-12pm and 2-4:30pm
🏸 Who The Training Weekend Is For
Event:
The Training Weekend is exclusively for doubles & mixed doubles players.
Standard:
This Training Weekend is aimed at intermediate players and above (e.g. playing regularly at a club level).
Unfortunately we can’t accommodate for beginners on this Training Weekend – you must have a good understanding of basic technique and tactics.
If you are unsure if you meet the standards for this Training Weekend, please email us: [email protected]
And if you can’t join this Training Weekend, please fill out this form and you will be notified when we run future events!
Age:
The Training Weekend is for adults over the age of 18.
💰 What Is Included In The Price
The Training Weekend is £260 per person. The price for this weekend includes:
- 10 hours of on-court training, with expert coaches
- Court hire & new shuttles
- Extra off-court insights
- Not included: accommodation, food
Book Your Space!
Only 32 spaces available! Last time we sold out in 72 hours, so we’d advise booking early to avoid disappointment!
Please make sure you have read all of the information carefully before booking, especially the minimum standards.
The second Badminton Insight Training Weekend has sold out!
Please click here to be notified of any future Training Weekends, and also enter your email below if you wish to join the Waitlist for this Training Weekend incase of any cancellations.
additional Information & FAQ
There are changing rooms and showers available on-site at the Armitage Sports Centre.
Yes! We want to maximise your time on the court so there won’t be any off-court ‘physical’ work during the 2 days.
Please read the above section carefully where we outline the standard required for the Training Weekend.
If you are still unsure, please send us an email ([email protected])
Once you have booked your space, you will receive a confirmation email. You will then receive an email 4 weeks before the Training Weekend with a full itinerary! If you don’t receive these, please email us ([email protected]).
If you’re travelling by car, there is parking on-site (free for 3 hours, £3.50 for the entire day).
If you’re travelling by train, the nearest main train station is Manchester Piccadilly Station and it will then be a 15 minute tram, or 15 minute taxi.
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport – a 15 minute taxi to the venue, or around 40 minutes by public transport.
The closest hotel to the Armitage Sports Centre is the Best Western on Wilmslow Road which is a 25 minute walk away.
Alternatively, if you are travelling by car – there are many options in Manchester City Centre which is just a 10 minute drive away from the venue.
Please let us know as early as possible if you are no longer able to attend the Training Weekend. You will receive a 50% refund, as long as we can find a replacement.
If you have any further questions about any of the above, please don’t hesitate to email us. We are so excited for the Badminton Insight Training Weekend, and we can’t wait to hopefully meet you there! 😁
Are you ready to train like the pros, surrounded by fellow passionate players and expert coaches?