The University of Leicester Badminton ClubBadminton Club IntroductionWe are one of the largest student groups in Leicester, offering a friendly space to meet new people and play badminton. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a national standard, come along to see what we have to offer you! We currently have a squad of 5 teams (3 men's and 2 women's) and compete in weekly BUCS fixtures on Wednesdays and the Leicestershire badminton league. We have 2 level two coaches who can help improve your game if you want to, or you can ask your fellow players. We hold a wide range of drinking and non-drinking socials throughout the year including the classic Walkabout followed by the infamous O2 EVERY WEEK! - You can join any time in the year, not just during freshers week!
- If you want to keep fit, meet new people and have a blast then we are the club to join!
- Inclusive & beginner-friendly – Everyone’s welcome, no experience needed.
- Meet new people – Make friends and maybe find your next doubles partner...
- Learn & improve – Get tips from experienced players during games, play alongside BUCs team players.
- Stay active & de-stress – A fun way to keep fit and take a break from studies since university can be stressful and challenging.
- Fun socials & events – Weekly sessions from friendly tournaments to quiz nights and parties.
Your Committee 2026/27
President: Raj Joshi 
| Vice President: Ezequiel Moncerate 
| Treasurer: Varsha Pawar 
| Leicestershire League Coordinator: Vignesh Naveen | Events and Socials Coordinator: Isha Alapati 
| Secretary: Aabha Kurtkoti 
| Social Media Officer: Siddarth Jana 
| Leicestershire League Director: Chris Tyler 
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Your BUCS Captains 2026/2027Men’s 1 Co-Captains: Raj Joshi & Chris Tyler 
| Men’s 2 Captain: Siddarth Jana
| Men’s 3 Captain: Tomass Macs 
| Women’s 1 Co-Captains: Aabha Kurtkoti & Bhavana Ratakonda 
| Women’s 2 Captain: Aishani Burman 
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Your Leicestershire League Captains 2026/2027 Men’s A league Co-Captains: Aditya Rathore & Chris Tyler 
| Mixed A League: Co Captains: Siddarth & Aabha Kurtkoti 
| Mixed B Laague: VIgnesh Naveen & Aishani Burman  
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Membership information:You can have a free taster session before deciding to join us or you can just sign up today! - Team Leicester/Gym membership is required to join the BUCS team.
- Club registration:
-£50: Non BUCS Membership (For recreational play or Developmental Team)
-£55: BUCS Membership (Must be on qualifying team to purchase)
Link to memberships: https://le.ac.uk/sports/membership
Training times:University buses are available for transportation between Oadby and the University Campus - Mondays: 19:00 to 22:00 -> Charles Wilson Sports Hall Team Training
- Tuesdays: 12:00 to 14:00 -> Charles Wilson Sports Hall Recreational Play
- Thursdays: 18:00 to 20:00 -> Charles Wilson Sports Hall Team Training
- Saturdays: 16:00 to 19:30 -> Charles Wilson Sports Hall Team Training
- Sundays: 9:00 to 12:00 -> Danielle Brown Sports Centre Recreational Play/ Developmental Team Training
Intramural Campus League (IMS League): - Sundays: 17:00 to 19:30 -> Roger Bettles Sports Centre
`Matches: - Wednesdays: BUCS fixtures
- Mondays: Leicestershire Badminton League games (Home)
- Fridays: Leicestershire Badminton League games (Away)
Club Development Structure:
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