Overview

The Soong Badminton Academy is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and offers a full suite of badminton programs including: group/team training, private/semi-private lessons, camps, clinics, school support programs, club play, tournaments, leadership development and much more.

Our customized badminton training programs support athletes from ages 8 ­to 88, from the grass roots beginner to top level competitive play. For those just learning the game, for those wanting to refine their existing skills, or for those competitive athletes looking to gain the edge, we have programs and training sessions for you. We look forward to welcoming you at one of our locations.

Tailored instruction is provided on:
  • court movement
  • stroke development
  • game strategy

The Soong Badminton Academy boasts the Ottawa regions top coaching team headed by Dominic Soong: NCCP Level 4, and former #2 world ranked player in mens doubles. Dominic is supported by three NCCP Level 3 provincial coaches and by a team of experienced NCCP certified level 1 and 2 coaches, and qualified sparring assistants.

A range of training programs are delivered at various locations around the city of Ottawa. On site programs are also available at your own gym.

Contact us to design your own customized badminton training program for your school or club, or join one of our current training groups.

History

In 1996, the Soong Badminton Academy (which offered structured group badminton training programs) was launched with two (2) coaches and one (1) training class operating from the Immaculata High School

As interest and demand grew from the Ottawa badminton community:
  • the programs were expanded
  • leadership team expanded
  • a partnership with the City of Ottawa was developed, and the Immaculata training classes were moved to the Routhier Community Centre in the downtown Ottawa market area
  • on-site programs were offered

The group badminton training sessions were officially branded the Soong Badminton Academy in the fall of 2002 with our new look, new image and new programs. The leadership team now includes over 30 NCCP certified coaches, along with University of Ottawa and Carleton University varsity team members and alumni. The Soong Badminton Academy also serves as a coaching apprentice school. The programs continue to be expanded and now include:

  • Training camps for Christmas, New Years, March Break and the Summer
  • Before and after school programs
  • Teacher training for both elementary and high school
  • Coaching enrichment programs
  • Private & semi-private classes

Partners

City of Ottawa

The SBA/City partnership began at the Routhier Community Centre and has now expanded to includ the programs delivered at the Mother Teresa High School (Barrhaven) and at the Fallingbrook Community Centre (Orleans)

Routhier Community Centre

172 Guigues Street (entrance from Cumberland between St. Patrick & Guigues)

Located in the heart of the Ottawa market area, the Routhier Community Centre offers an easily accessible venue for badminton training. The gym includes three (3) badminton courts, change rooms with showers, and access to conference rooms, a reading lounge and internet access. Downtown parking is available on site. Market restaurants and amenities are easily accessible within a short walk.

RacquetMaster

Racquetmaster Ottawas racquet stringing specialist. (Badminton, Sqaush, Tennis)
  • racquet stringing
  • racquet repairs
  • equipment sales

Experienced stringer, competitive prices, fast turnaround time. Pick up and delivery can be arranged within the Ottawa area.

Contact Dominic Soong @ 613-241-3686 or at soong2012@soong.ca

Black Knight

Black Knight has been a valued partner and strong support of the Soong Badminton Academy for many years. Black Knight is a leading distributor of quality racquets and accessories for badminton, squash and tennis.

Black Knight has recently introduced the "Dominic Soong" BK 865 Be racquet which is a light weight racquet ideal for intermediate to competitive levels players.

The Soong Badminton Academy is happy to present Black Knight's special programs. These include the "Knight to Remember" which offers an opportunity for members of clubs and organizations to try the new line of Black Knight racquets during a fun evening of social badminton play. These special sessions can be arranged by contacting the Soong Badminton Academy directly.

Black Knight has been a strong supporter of both grass roots development and competitive players and coaches. The Soong Badminton Academy thanks Black Knight for their ongoing support.

www.blackknight.ca

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