Yew Academy

Looking forward to working with this talented group this year! 💪🏸

Badminton New Zealand
Yonex Badminton Australia/New Zealand
Waikato Badminton Association Inc.

Introducing our 2026 U17 & U19 Performance Squad. These committed players are putting in the work at a level that reflects their ambitions. Every session is purposeful, every tournament a step toward bigger goals - including selection for the New Zealand World Junior Championships team.

You'll find many of these players chasing titles across the NZ Tour events and at the prestigious Wisden & Slazenger Cups competition this year.

High standards, high ambitions, and high performance - bring it on! 🔥🏸

🏸 New Year, New Goals!

Start 2026 strong with YEW ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP!

Build strength, sharpen skills, and master your game.

📅 12 Jan – 1 Mar
🗓 Wednesdays & Sundays
🎯 Intermediate to Advanced

🔥 Learn & Improve:
- Strength & Conditioning
- Technical Skills
- Tactical Play

✨ Spots are limited – secure yours today!
👉 Register via qr code or link in bio.

🏸 Coach of the Year 2024 🏆

Super grateful to be named Waikato Badminton Association’s Coach of the Year!

Huge shoutout to the awesome players I’ve had the chance to coach so far — you make this journey so rewarding and continue to inspire me to grow as a coach. Big thanks to Waikato Badminton Association Inc., Yonex Badminton Australia/New Zealand, Badminton New Zealand , and everyone who’s supported me along the way.

Here’s to growing the game and smashing new goals together! 🙌

November was a busy month, but what a rewarding one! 💪🏸

✅ BNZ U19 Selection Camp
✅ Yew Academy Summer Camp Kickoff
✅ BNZ U15 Central Region Development Camp
✅ BNZ U15 Selection Camp

Grateful to work alongside so many talented young athletes and help them grow both on and off the court. The future of badminton is looking bright! 🌟

A big thank you to and for the ongoing support!

The Yew Academy Summer Camp is back for 2024 - 2025! These sessions are targeted at advanced and intermediate players looking to push themselves on and off the court over the coming summer months. Register your interest today!

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Waikato Badminton Association Inc. Yonex Badminton Australia/New Zealand

Registrations for the Summer Camp 2024 is now open!

This will be a series running twice a week from mid Jan through to early Mar, focusing on intense on and off court drills to prep you for the 2024 season. This time, we are kicking things up a notch, with 3 coaches present to help you take your badminton to the next level! 💪🏸

So what are you waiting for? Sign up now using this form --> https://forms.gle/ArerifoXYn7dJ8XbA

Please note: numbers are limited and admission to the camp is dependent on your level. You will receive a confirmation email once registrations have closed.

Yonex Badminton Australia/New Zealand