Hildenborough Badminton
hit it harder.....
For Junior club enquiries and to apply to join please contact:
For all classes and other fees - electronic payment only please. Please send whatsapp message to our treasurer Inku on 07863 121383 and she will send you the Bank Details securely and will also be able to confirm payment received if it is the first time making a payment to us.
Whenever a payment is being made please reference if possible the player's name and purpose,eg Autumn term, restring, holiday camp, arrears, facility fee etc. Please make payment before you are chased for arrears - all the admin for the club is done by volunteers to keep fees as low as possible.
VENUE DETAILS
Main Venue: Walthamstow Hall, Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 3UL
No outdoor shoes allowed in the hall (including spectators) please remove shoes before entering the sports hall.
If you are having difficulty finding the hall or getting access through the outside door please call Alex 07802 783978 or Tara 07787 526007
For all classes and other fees - electronic payment only please. Please send a Whatsapp message to our treasurer Inku on 07863 121383 to receive the bank details by Whatsapp. She will also be able to confirm receipt if it is the first time you are making a transfer to our junior account.
Whenever a payment is being made please reference the player's name and the purpose, eg: Autumn term, restring, arrears, facility fee etc
Restring fee £18. Fee must be paid in advance and racket left in our equipment cupboard with attached name, type of string requested and tension. Contact Alex if unsure about string or if urgently needed for a tournament: 07802 783978.
For enquiries about private coaching please contact the coaches directly:
Tania Potapenko 07774 590036
Ethan Solly 07399 192578
Heather Olver 07480 971001
Jo Muggeridge 07753 576262
IMPORTANT: private sessions are only available to juniors who take part in at least two HBC group sessions AND have paid the annual facility fee which is due each September (£50).
SUMMER TERM 2026
Please read this schedule carefully as there are significant changes.
Please use this linked form to request places:
https://forms.gle/RUHGh27dazj9xveC8
Existing members have priority to reserve places until 7th April, after that new members will be given any remaining spaces. After 7th July you will receive confirmation of places in classes. Payments due week beginning 20th April please.
Mondays: 20th April to 6th July excluding 25th May
6-8pm U10/U13 Progress Cells, Ethan and Tania, 18 places, 11 weeks £110
8-10pm, U17 Gold, Ethan and Tania, 12 places, 11 weeks, £132
Tuesdays: 21st April to 7th July excluding 26th May
6-8pm U14 Gold, Heather and Ethan, 18 places, 11 weeks, £110
8-10pm, U19 Gold, Kent Senior team players. Minimum age 15 years, Heather and Ethan, £132
Wednesdays: 22nd April to 8th July excluding 27th May
6-8pm, Silver and Strong Bronze, Jo, 20 places, 11 weeks, £110
Thursdays: 23rd April to 9th July excluding 28th May
6-8pm, U14 Gold, Tania and Ethan, 18 places, 11 weeks, £110
S&C training with Tejin, 7-8pm U15-U18 - Free
S&C training with Tejin, 8-9pm U11-U14 - Free
8-10pm, U15 - U17 Gold. Min age 13 years, Tania and Ethan, 16 places, 11 weeks £132
Saturdays: 25th April to 11th July, excluding 23rd and 30th May. 10 weeks
8.30-10am, Bronze, Zeyar (min age 9 years) £80
10-11.30am, Silver, Zeyar (min age 9 years) £80
11.30-1pm, Beginner (min age 9 years or turning 9 during the term). £80
1-2.30pm, U9-U11 progress group, Zeyar, £80
2.30-3.30pm, 4-6 years, NEW GROUP, Jo, £70
3.30-5pm, 6-8 years Beginners, Jo, £80
5-6.30pm, Beginner (min age 9 years or turning 9 during the term) , Jo, £80
6.30-8.30 pm, Bronze and Silver Club matchplay, Jo, £80
Sundays: 26th April to 12th July, excluding 24th and 31st May. 10 weeks.
8.30-10.30, U14 Gold, Tania, £100 (U11s by invite only)
10.30-12, Bronze , Tania, £80, 18 places
12-2pm, U13-U18, teenagers silver and gold club training, matches with some coaching, Tania, £100
2-3.30 pm, Older beginners (11+) and weak Bronze, Min age 11, Tania, £80, 14 places
S&C training with Tejin, 2-3pm U15-U18 - Free
S&C training with Tejin, 3-4pm U11-U14 - Free
2-4p
Class guidelines – contact Alex for questions or clarification.
alex.cliffhouse@btinternet.com
or 07802 783978
Bronze: 10-15 years who have had some coaching, played in school, have got correct grip, basic footwork, and overhead hitting technique.
Silver: 12 years and older – Countyish standard, playing competitively for school, county or club.
Gold: Playing Badminton England age group tournaments, representing County
BADMINTON ENGLAND MEMBERSHIP
This season the club will pay an annual club registration fee and basic membership costs for all juniors.
Players who need the extra BE "compete" license (in order to enter BE tournaments or play in Kent County teams) can pay this online after logging on to the BE membership platform.
FACILITY USE FEE - Court fees for additional 1-1 and small group sessions
2025/26: £50 annually for all juniors and students. This does not include shuttle use!
This fee applies from Sept 2025 to end August 2026 and applies to all junior players who have extra 1-1 or small group sessions with Alex, Jo, Heather, Tania, Ethan or any other approved visiting coach where the coach is paid directly. Please make the payment before you are chased for it and reference "Facility".
IMPORTANT NOTE: only junior players who are attending 2 or more HBC group coaching sessions may use the facility for extra 1-1 or small group sessions.