The Lothian Disability Badminton Club was established on 19^th February 2008 and has experienced continued growth and development since then.

Both clubs welcome those new to the sport as well as experienced players, providing the necessary opportunities to learn new skills and improve on existing ones in a relaxed and supportive environment. Qualified and experienced coaches are present at both clubs together with volunteer helpers.

Our “open to all” approach is a reflected in the wide mix of differing playing abilities in the club membership.  This in turn provides great variety and interaction and the potential for future development.

The goal of the club is to positively support both the social and competitive players of all ages and looks to provide the best possible support for all.

The established group of friendly coaches, volunteers, together with some of the more established players have undertaken training in order to ensure that a very positive, supportive environment is provided at all times.  Some of our younger players especially enjoy being trained by those coaches who themselves have enjoyed success at national and international competitions.

Attention is also given to those athletes who wish to progress to playing at a higher level.  Indeed players from the club have participated successfully at both national and international level achieving a higher number of medals.  The club supports these athletes with additional training and financial support where possible and has produced some of the best disabled badminton players in the UK.

The club has strong links with the 4 Nations Parabadminton Tournaments as well Badminton Scotland and the World Badminton Federation. 

We are actively involved in promoting disability sport by attending awareness and demonstration events wherever possible.

Parents and other family members are encouraged to stay and watch and from this has grown a social network which provides further support to players and family members alike.

 Badminton is great fun socially and also challenging for the individual and the LDBC wants everyone to come and join in the fun.