Badminton-a-thon 2026

Schedule

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Wensum Sports Centre | Norwich, EN

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We're back for another year! Get ready for a non-stop 24-hours of badminton, raising money for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity.
About this Event

Sign up by 20/02 for your chance to win two tickets to the YONEX All England!

Whether you’re joining for just one session or taking on the full 24-hour challenge, everyone is welcome - from total beginners to seasoned pros! Pick up a racket, dust off your skills, and get ready for non-stop fun and badminton action.

Ticket costs cover event expenses, and we encourage all participants to raise £50 in sponsorship to support this amazing cause. Join our JustGiving campaign here: Badminton-a-thon 2026 - JustGiving.


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Timetable

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Juniors Beginners

Info: For under-16s: a one-hour session designed for complete beginners, running across two courts.


🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Junior All Stars

Info: For under-16s: a two-hour fun packed coaching session with games and drills, running across three courts.


🕑: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Session 1

Info: The sessions are for everyone! Enjoy casual doubles play using a peg system for regular rotations. The hall will be split between competitive games and more relaxed, social knockabouts. We’ll also mix things up with fun full hall games like Killer and King of the Court.


🕑: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Session 2

Info: Enjoy casual doubles play using a peg system for regular rotations. The hall will be split between competitive games and more relaxed, social knockabouts. We’ll also mix things up with fun full hall games like Killer and King of the Court.


🕑: 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
3 vs 3 Tournament

Info: Join our 3v3 Tournament, taking us to the halfway mark of the 24-hour challenge! Teams will be randomly drawn, with your trio confirmed in advance. Games will be fast-paced 5-minute matches. After the tournament concludes, you are welcome to stay on court until midnight.


🕑: 12:00 AM - 05:00 AM
Session 3

Info: Please note that clocks move forward during this session, so the total session duration is 4 hours. Enjoy casual doubles play using a peg system for regular rotations. The hall will be split between competitive games and more relaxed, social knockabouts. We’ll also mix things up with fun full hall games like Killer and King of the Court.


🕑: 05:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 4

Info: The final stretch! Enjoy casual doubles play using a peg system for regular rotations. The hall will be split between competitive games and more relaxed, social knockabouts. We’ll also mix things up with fun full hall games like Killer and King of the Court.


24-Hour Ticket

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
24-Hour Ticket

Info: Enjoy full 24-hour access to the hall, from 9am Saturday through to 10am Sunday! Take part in sessions and games at your own pace. Not keen on the 3v3 tournament? No problem - one court will be set aside for casual play.


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Where is it happening?

Wensum Sports Centre, 169a King Street, Norwich, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 5.00 to GBP 30.00

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