Badminton

Information Related To Adding the Sport

• Level of Participation (high school/college):  Fifty-four percent of those surveyed who play badminton are women; additionally, the highest percentage of players are 12-17 years old.  Approximately 1,277,000 people play badminton 25 or more times per year and 637,000 people list it as their favorite sport.
  
  
• Estimated Start-Up Costs:  Less than $1,000.
  
  
• Equipment Needed:  Rackets, birdies, tape for the gym floor, nets and standards.
  
  
• Facilities Necessary:  Most gymnasium floors are sufficient for badminton.
  
  
• Number of Coaches Needed:  One.
  
  
• Annual Cost of Program (including approximate coaches' salaries):  Approximately $10,000 to $15,000.
  
  
• Funds/Grants Available:  None.
  
  
• Typical Season (dates/duration):  Fall through spring.
  
  
• Remarks:  Research shows that an estimated 80 million people play or have played badminton
  
  
• Key Organizations/Agencies:
  USA Badminton
  Executive Director: Dan Cloppas
  One Olympic Plaza
  Colorado Springs, Colorado  80909
  Telephone:  719/578-4808
  e-mail: usab@usabadminton.org
  Website
  
  Legislative Updates

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Last updated 09/14/07

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