BC Zurich is THE place to go in the city for children’s badminton training. We offer training for all age categories (from 7 years) and levels of play; for beginners, advanced players and also for those who are really serious – our experienced team of coaches around Andrew Dabeka will be happy to look after your child and teach badminton with a high fun factor. In addition to our own programme, we also organise semester and holiday sports courses in cooperation with the Sportamt ZH.
Coaches:
Andrew Dabeka (Head Coach). Before joining BC Zurich, the Canadian was national coach in Canada and Switzerland. He reached the top 20 in the world rankings as a player and crowned his playing career by taking part in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Andrew’s quote:
” BC Zürich offers a dynamic junior badminton program for kids aged 7-17, designed to introduce them to this exciting sport and help them reach their full potential. Whether your child is just starting out or has competitive experience, our program caters to all skill levels. Under my guidance, our juniors receive top-notch instruction, build a strong foundation in badminton techniques, and learn valuable life skills like resilience and sportsmanship. With training sessions six days a week in our state-of-the-art facility, and sponsorship from YONEX, we provide an unparalleled training environment. BC Zürich is a club dedicated to excellence, with a top-ranked team in the National League A and a history of developing international players. We strive to create a positive and supportive atmosphere where kids can thrive and create lasting memories. Contact us to discover how your child can become part of the BC Zürich success story! “
Titon Gustaman (Assistant Coach). The doubles specialist from Indonesia has been playing for BC Zurich since 2013 and made a significant contribution to the club’s promotion to the top league. As coach, he is responsible for the NLA, the interclub players and children’s training sessions. NLA player and compatriot Azmy Qowimuramadhoni is on hand to support him.
Hehui Zhou, Soen Rimmer and Yul Schmid, all members of our NLA team, are on duty as coaches for our youngest players in various children’s training sessions.
Training schedules
BCZ Juniors :
Monday: YBH Letzigrund, 18:15-19:45
Wednesday: YBH Letzigrund, 14:30-16:00
Wednesday: YBH Letzigrund, 17:30-19:00
Thursday: YBH Letzigrund, 17:30-19:00
Saturday: YBH Letzigrund, 08:30-10:00
Saturday: YBH Letzigrund, 12:00-13:00
Saturday: YBH Letzigrund, 13:00-14:30
Semester courses with Sportamt ZH
Monday: YBH Letzigrund, 16:45-18:15 Sportamt ZH semester course with Soen Rimmer
Tuesday: YBH Letzigrund, 16:45-18:15 Sportamt ZH semester course with Hehui Zhou
Wednesday: YBH Letzigrund, 16:00-17:30 Sportamt ZH semester course with Andrew Dabeka
Thursday: YBH Letzigrund, 16:00-17:30 Sportamt ZH semester course with Soen Rimmer
Friday: YBH Letzigrund, 16:45-18:15 Sportamt ZH semester course with Titon Gustaman
School holiday courses with Sportamt ZH
BC Zurich organises full-day camps during all school holiday weeks. From Monday to Friday, the children get to know our sport. In addition to badminton, there are other sporting activities of all kinds, both indoors and outdoors. The camps are always publicised on the website of the Sportamt ZH – registration also takes place there.