Wexford Adult Badminton Training – Expression of Interest 🏸 Following discussions around adult player development in Wexford, we are exploring the possibility of getting regular adult county training up and running again, replacing the previous county team training sessions that were held in Enniscorthy. With the launch of the Wexford Badminton Academy for our junior players and a coach already travelling to Taghmon on Thursday evenings, we now have an opportunity to trial a structured adult training programme at Taghmon Badminton Hall, led by John O’Brien, BWF qualified coach. The aim is to bring adult players from clubs across Wexford together to train regularly with players of a similar standard, improve their game and provide additional preparation for league, county and tournament badminton. How will it work? We are proposing an initial 8-week trial period on Thursday evenings, following the junior Academy session. Rather than having all grades attend every week, the intention is to alternate between divisions/playing levels, meaning each group would attend four training sessions during the 8-week period. The exact groups will be determined by the level of interest received. This Expression of Interest will allow us to see the numbers and playing levels interested before finalising the structure. Each session will combine structured coaching and quality match play, with areas such as:

• Movement and footwork
• Technique and shot development
• Doubles positioning and rotation
• Tactical awareness
• Serve and return
• Match situations and patterns of play
• Regular play against others of a similar standard The programme is intended to complement normal club nights, providing players with additional focused training and an opportunity to regularly play and train with players from other Wexford clubs. Cost If there is sufficient interest for the programme to proceed, the cost will be €10 per training night / €40 for the four-session block, payable in advance of the block. There is no charge to complete this Expression of Interest. At this stage, we are simply trying to establish whether there is enough demand to get regular adult county training back up and running. Who can take part? The sessions are open to adult badminton players from clubs across Wexford. You do not need to currently play on a county team to express interest. While the programme will provide valuable preparation for county and league players, we also want to create a pathway for players who would like to develop towards that level. Players will be grouped according to playing level so that sessions can provide appropriate coaching and competitive match play. Expression of Interest If you would be interested in taking part, please complete the Expression of Interest below. No payment is required and registering your interest does not commit you to taking a place. Once we know the numbers and playing levels interested, we will confirm whether the programme can proceed and, if so, the groups, dates and final arrangements before asking players to register and pay. 🏸 Thursday evenings – Taghmon Badminton Hall 🏸 Initial 8-week trial period 🏸 4 training sessions per group 🏸 Led by John O'Brien, BWF qualified coach 🏸 €10 per session / €40 per block if the programme proceeds 🏸 Expression of Interest is completely free