Badminton, a whole new dimension of excitement and fun yet keeping players fit as they chase after a single shuttlecock everywhere around the court!

Badminton is a racquet sport that can be played by two opposing individuals (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles). Players begin the game by taking up positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. The sport demands a high level of aerobic stamina, agility, strength, speed and precision.

The NYJC Badminton Team trains twice a week – on every Tuesday and Thursday, with an additional training session before the tournament. Court training sessions take place from 5 to 7.30pm and involve footwork, drills and improvement of individual player’s technical skills. Physical training sessions follow after that from 7 to 7.30pm. We take part in various competitions such as the National Schools ‘A’ Division Championships and the Pilot Pen Cup and we also organize friendly matches. Through all these activities, we gain exposure to a wide range of game play and learn the styles adopted by others, thereby helping us to become better players.

However, the NYJC Badminton Team isn’t all about hard work alone. We make it a point to go on trips to nearby places such as Batam, where we also get to learn and train with other players from overseas. The collective experience of playing together and learning from one another and from foreign players not only strengthens the bond among members of our team but also instills the values of diligence, perseverance and excellence in each and every one of us.

We train hard and endure the pain that comes with dedication but we remain survivors, growing together as a team as we face one trial after another.

(The friendships cultivated, the wonderful experiences and the happy moments shared will always be remembered.)

So, you think you got what it takes to whack shuttlecocks? …

Then, let’s meet on the court! You can also join our facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_135477623172599&ap=1