Winter Season · Terms 2 & 3
Badminton
Sport Overview
The Badminton Program
The GGS Badminton program is designed for senior boys in Years 10-12 who want to develop a high level of technical skill within a competitive school sport environment. Badminton is a sport that tests a player’s agility, reflexes, strategic thinking and composure under pressure – qualities the program is specifically designed to cultivate through structured training, tactical development and PSA competition.
Training sessions focus on the core technical elements of the game: footwork patterns, drive and drop shot technique, net play, singles structure and doubles partnerships. The First Team benefits from additional early morning training sessions to sharpen match preparation ahead of PSA fixtures.
Students represent Guildford Grammar School in PSA Badminton competition on Saturdays throughout Terms 2 and 3. The program develops not only skilled badminton players, but students who bring discipline, strategic thinking and competitive composure to everything they do.
PSA Competition
GGS Badminton – PSA competition, Terms 2 & 3.
Program Staff
Coaching & Staff
Daphne Wan
Head Badminton CoachDaphne Wan joined Guildford Grammar School in 2022 as the Head Coach of Badminton.
Daphne is committed to developing technically skilled, confident, and competition-ready badminton players. She brings a wealth of experience to the program, having represented Western Australia in numerous state teams and held several leadership roles with Badminton WA, including Junior State Teams Selector and High-Performance Squad Coach. These experiences have shaped her coaching philosophy, fostering a commitment to excellence, determination, and continuous improvement.
Daphne is passionate about building an inclusive and welcoming badminton program that maximises student engagement while promoting strong team spirit, sportsmanship, and personal growth. Drawing on her experience as both an elite player and high-performance coach, she is dedicated to supporting every student in the program to reach their full potential and achieve their personal best.
She is equally passionate about developing fundamental badminton skills and creating an environment where students of all abilities can enjoy the sport, build confidence, and continue to grow as athletes and individuals.
At a Glance
Key Information
Season
Terms 2 & 3
Competition
PSA
Year Groups
Years 10-12
Fixture Day
Saturday
Program Training
Training Information
| Session | Time | Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30-7:30am (1st & 2nds) 5:00-6:00pm (3rd & 4th) | Years 10-12 |
| Wednesday | 6:30-7:30am (1st Team Only) | Years 10-12 |
| Thursday | 6:30-7:30am (All Teams) | Years 10-12 |
| Saturday – PSA Fixtures | 8:30-10:30am | Years 10-12 |
Session times and venues may vary throughout the season. Families should refer to Clipboard for the latest training information, venue updates and wet weather notifications.
Program Essentials
Equipment
Badminton Racquet
Students are required to provide their own badminton racquet in good condition. The coach can advise on appropriate specifications for PSA-level competition.
Court Shoes
Non-marking court shoes must be worn at all training sessions and fixtures. Running shoes are not suitable for indoor court use.
GGS Uniform
The GGS sporting uniform is required for all PSA fixtures and all training sessions throughout the season.
Water bottle
Students should bring a water bottle to all sessions.
Season Schedule
Fixtures & Results
Badminton – Fixtures & Results
Boys 1st Badminton TeamGuildford Grammar School
1st TeamAquinas College, PerthWinggs6OPP3- Boys 2nd Badminton TeamGuildford Grammar School2nd TeamAquinas College, PerthWinggs5OPP4
- Boys 3rd Badminton TeamGuildford Grammar School3rd TeamAquinas College, PerthWinggs5OPP4
- Boys 4th Badminton TeamGuildford Grammar School4th TeamAquinas College, PerthLossggs3OPP6
- Boys 5th Badminton TeamGuildford Grammar School5th TeamAquinas College, PerthWinggs7OPP2
Fixture and result data is surfaced from Clipboard to provide public visibility of the current season.
For individual schedules, team notices and operational changes, families should use Clipboard.
Development Pathways
Representative Pathways
School Pathway
Internal squad development and First Team selection pathway.
Interschool Pathway
PSA Badminton competition, Years 10-12
External Pathway
Badminton WA club competition for students seeking year-round participation.
Students who excel in the GGS Badminton program have the opportunity to pursue Badminton WA club competition and, for outstanding performers, state representative pathways. The PSA competition provides a strong foundation for students interested in continuing the sport at a higher level beyond school.
For Families
Parent Information
Information Page
This page contains the expectations for students, conduct standards and participation information.
Clipboard App
Clipboard remains the operational source of truth for individual schedules, wet weather, cancellations and team notices.
Consent & Forms
Season consent, medical disclosure and permissions are accessible via the Guildford Grammar School App.
Sport Uniform
Badminton Uniform
Winter Badminton Program – Senior Boys
Winter Sport · Year 10-12 Boys
Standard Uniform
What to Wear
- Senior students
- Navy polo
- Navy shorts
- White socks with navy stripe
- Court shoes suitable for indoor courts
- Required equipment:
- Students must supply their own badminton racquet
- Court shoes suitable for indoor play are recommended
1st Team
Selected Team Uniform
1st Team navy polo with gold Fleur de Lis crest.
Upon selection in the GGS 1st Badminton Team, students will be required to purchase a 1st Team polo shirt
Latest Updates
Badminton News
Get in Touch
Sport Enquiries
For questions about our programs, training, selection or representative sport, contact the GGS Sports Office.