Southwell Junior Badminton Club looks to get more children into the sport

A junior badminton club is encouraging youngsters to give a new sport a try.

Southwell Badminton club who is affiliated with the Nottinghamshire Junior Badminton Association has invited children in grades four to eight to have a go at Badminton.

The club conduct three one hour sessions between 9am and noon at Southwell Leisure Centre, on Nottingham Road in Southwell.

“Badminton is a fun and socially interactive sport that improves fitness, mobility and strength,” said club member Alex Fenton.

“It helps children gain skills and confidence while learning a game for life that can be played at any appropriate level from school to University, through to retirement.”

Interested parents can contact Alex directly at 07967 158 217 or alexgfenton@aol.com