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Announcements·November 2, 2026·4 min read

National Smash Winter 2027 Badminton Registration Is Open: Juniors, Elite & Pro

Winter 2027 registration for National Smash is open. Three tiers, two evenings a week, ten sessions at the University of Regina Green Gym. Here is how each tier works, what it costs and how to register.

NAA
National Athletics Academy
Regina, Saskatchewan

Registration for National Smash Winter 2027 is now open on TeamLinkt. Whether your athlete is picking up a racket for the first time or is ready for intensive match training, there is a Smash tier built for them, and every one of them runs twice a week at the University of Regina Green Gym.

DatesJan 26 – Mar 112027, ten sessions
DaysTue & ThuEvenings
VenueGreen GymU of R, 3737 Wascana Parkway
From$1503 installments available
NAA coach kneeling with young badminton players seated in a circle on the court
Coach-led skill circles
Players and coaches raising rackets overhead during a badminton warm-up
Warm-up and racket readiness

Choose the Right Smash Tier

Smash Juniors and Smash Elite are open, mixed-level classes, which means beginners and more experienced players train together and coaches adjust the drills for each athlete. Smash Pro is the intensive batch for players who want high-level tactical training and matchplay.

Ages 6–10Smash Juniors$150CADTue & Thu · 10 sessions
Batch 1: 6:00–6:45 PM
Batch 2: 6:45–7:30 PM
Ages 11–16Smash Elite$175CADTue & Thu · 10 sessions
Batch 1: 6:00–6:45 PM
Batch 2: 6:45–7:30 PM
Ages 10–16Smash Pro$295CADTue & Thu · 10 sessions
6:00–7:30 PM · 90-minute sessions
Intensive tactical training & matchplay

Smash Juniors (Ages 6–10)

The starting point for young players. Sessions build physical literacy, hand-eye coordination and neutral grip habits through games, then add underhand serving accuracy, court boundaries, gentle net drops and swat attacks. The block ends with a fun mini-meet where every player competes and earns recognition.

Smash Elite (Ages 11–16)

For players ready for tactical footwork and shot variety. Elite covers forehand and backhand grip switching, split-step timing, low backhand flick serves, attacking and defensive clears, net spins, flat drives and jump smashes, and finishes with doubles rotations and tournament-style matchplay.

Smash Pro (Ages 10–16)

The intensive option. Ninety-minute sessions focus on singles and doubles pattern building, serve and receive tactics, pressure situations and structured match days, built for players who want to compete.

Session Dates

Smash Winter 2027 runs ten sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays:

  • January: 26, 28
  • February: 2, 4, 23, 25
  • March: 2, 4, 9, 11

There are no sessions from February 9 to 18.

What It Costs

Item Cost
Smash Juniors tuition $150 CAD
Smash Elite tuition $175 CAD
Smash Pro tuition $295 CAD
Mandatory Training Kit fee $30 CAD per athlete

Tuition can be split into three installments. The $30 Training Kit fee is paid in full and is not part of the installment plan. Any eligible sibling discount is applied automatically through the TeamLinkt system at checkout.

What to Bring

Bring your own racket. NAA does not provide rackets. Yonex practice shuttles are provided for all drills.

Players also need clean, non-marking indoor court shoes, comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle.

How to Register

  1. Pick a tier and batch. Smash Juniors and Elite choose between the 6:00 and 6:45 batches. Smash Pro runs 6:00–7:30 PM.
  2. Register on TeamLinkt. Use the button below and complete the registration for your athlete.
  3. Get the TeamLinkt app. Final schedules, batch assignments and court check-in updates are posted there, along with any cancellations.

Groups are kept small by coach-to-athlete ratios, so register early to secure the batch that works best for your family.

Smash Winter 2027 registration is open

Jan 26 – Mar 11 · Tuesdays & Thursdays · U of R Green Gym

Register for Smash Winter 2027 →

Coming Up Next: National Smash Open 2027

If your player loves match day, mark February 27, 2027 for the National Smash Open 2027, a one-day tournament on eight courts at the University of Regina. Registration for the tournament opens on November 15, 2026.

You can read the full program details any time on the National Smash program page. Questions? Contact us and we will help you choose the right tier.

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