The National Development Program is the next progression in the pathway for athletes transitioning out of the state-based programs and meeting the Badminton Australia National Selection Criteria and Guidelines. 

The main objective is to provide development opportunities and experiences to leading national junior athletes and their coaches to assist with the progression on to the world stage. Camps will be delivered throughout the year and based at the Australian Institute of Sport and other various venues around the country as appropriate.

Athletes who are selected for the National Development Program may also be selected to attend state-based programs. 

• National camps
• 14-21 age group
• CAPS (coaches, athletes, parents, staff) – stakeholder meetings
• Club daily training environment resource support
• International/national competition schedule
• Documented athlete development plan
• Eligible for national team selection
• Ongoing coach professional development
• National program staff site visits
• Physical performance program advice
• Parent education sessions
• Health and wellbeing plan
• Sport Science advice and referral
  
  

Players are selected annually to the National Development Program based on results at National Championships and past performance. For the selection criteria please click here.

Click here to see the current players part of the National Development Program