Avon runs a large & vibrant Junior county squad, which currently numbers almost 100 players at all age groups.
Avon runs teams in both the National Shires League and regional South West Counties Leagues at U13, U15, U17 and U19 age groups, as well as participating in the annual U18 Inter Counties Tournament in Nottingham.
County training takes place on Saturdays at Gordano School in Portishead, with the following timings:
Girls – 12.30-2.30pm, trained by Jacob Weekes
Boys – 2.30-4.30pm, trained by Jacob Weekes
Development and Elite – 12.30-2.30pm, trained by Raj Popat & Devi Tika Permatasari of NBA
In order to be considered for membership of the county junior squad, players should be involved with a junior club and/or tournaments, and coaches at their club or tournament organisers would recommend them to the county coaches and team managers. Find a junior club
Our coaches also recruit young players from entries to our annual Avon Junior Restricted Tournament that is being held this year over the weekend of 26/27 September 2026 so we look forward to welcoming your entry – https://bit.ly/AvonJuniorRestrictedTournament2026
Training is run by experienced Badminton England coaches and reflects both skills development as well as match practice.
To find out more, please email juniors@avonba.org