Badminton Club at UC Davis
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Who We Are
Our Mission: “Provide access to badminton facilities for students to come together, fostering good sportsmanship and leadership skills at all levels”
Our Goals:
Team Bonding
Comaraderie
As a team, we want to create an environment for members to find lifelong friends. From quarterly bonding events, meetups, and many boba trips, we prioritize our members to learn and grow with each other as one team.
Community
Leadership & Etiquette
As part of the badminton community, we want to maintain a healthy relationship with other school clubs. We consistently host meets against schools like SJSU, UCSC, Stanford, and UC Berkeley, and encourage members to attend tournaments.
Victory
Training & Competition
Our vision for the club is to win the National Collegiate Championships. Our weekly practices pair members by level so everyone improves while supporting each other.
Events
fun fun fun fun fun!
Each year, our team holds several events for all members to take part in. Below is a list of our annual events:
Weekly Practices
Mon, Wed, Fri @ Hickey Gym
Open gym practices 3x per week, with courts for different skill levels. Birds are provided and officers supervise play.
School Meets
Home & Away Games
We host multiple meets each quarter, where rosters from different schools face off in competitive matches for points.
Bonding Events
Team Building & Memories
From Six Flags to karaoke nights, our events foster friendships beyond badminton.
Irvine Trip
Annual Tradition
A road trip to Irvine for the collegiate tournament, with coordinated travel, AirBnBs, food, and team bonding.
Collegiate Championships
Boston Nationals
We represent Northern California at the USA Badminton Collegiate Nationals, fighting to defend our regional titles.
Year-End Banquet
Celebration
Each year ends with a banquet to celebrate achievements, with catered food and formal attire.
Davis Open
The Largest Northern California Badminton Tournament, with over 400 entries and 20 events.
Credit Union Center
Stadium Environment
Hosted in the professional Credit Union Center, with 13 courts, lighting, and sound system—perfect for badminton.
Student Ran
Club Coordinated
Organized entirely by UC Davis students, showcasing leadership and event planning skills.
Awards
Trophies & Prizes
Davis-themed trophies, cash prizes, and shirts reward players at the Davis Open.