Para Badminton Community Taster Session

Come along for a free Para Badminton taster session, led by Badminton England coaches, with the chance to meet and play alongside a Paralympian.

As part of the Inaugural National Para Badminton League finale weekend (running 6th-7th June), Badminton England are hosting a Community Para Badminton Taster Session which will take place on the monring of Sunday 7th June before the action starts. Delivered by qualified coaches, alongside players competing in the finals, the session is open to people of all ages in Hertfordshire with physical disabilities.

What to Expect:

The session will include small group, skill-based activities, followed by the opportunity to meet, rally with, and play alongside a Paralympian and some of the country’s top para-badminton players ahead of the finals later that day.

Attendees are then invited to stay on  to spectate the main event running between 10:30-4pm

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

Who is the event for? 

Individuals with Physical Disabilities only (Manual wheelchair users and Ambulant individuals -Dwarfism, Amputee, Cerebral palsy etc) 

8 years + (juniors and adults) 

All abilities welcome 

All equipment provided – Rackets, shuttles, fluff balls.

Please note: a limited number of sport wheelchairs will be available, though activities can be adapted for day chairs. 

Event details

Date: Sunday 7th June 2026

Time: 9:00am-10:15am 

Location: Hertfordshire Sports Village, University of Hertfordshire, De Havilland Campus, AL109EU

Cost: Free

Book your place here

For any direct enquiries or questions about this session please contact event organiser Lesley Uphill on lesley.uphill@btinternet.com  

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Get in touch…

If you have a generic question please email the Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership team: hspinfo@herts.ac.uk