Badminton for people of all ages and levels of play
Emba Under 13 Fun Tourmament 03/03/2025
03/03/2025
On Monday 3rd of March Emba hosted a fun U11 singles tournament for the clubs of Paphos. It was very well attended and for many it was the first tournament that they had participated in. All the juniors had great fun not only playing but also participating in the scoring of other games. Mattheous from Emba was the Boys winner closely followed by Nikolas from Promitheas in second place, Sasha from Promitheas and Dominic from Emba came joint third. For the girls Natalia from Promitheas was the winner, closely followed by Skyler from Emba in second place and Lisa and Konstantina from Promitheas in joint third place. Huge congratulations to all the winners and everyone for taking part. Emba plan to host further tournaments for other age groups in the coming weeks. For more pictures go to our picture gallery.
Masters U11
01/ 02/2025
On Saturday 1st of February two of our youngest members joined the Masters U11 in Nicosia. This event is organised by the Cyprus Badminton Federation. In total 30 juniors took part in the 2 categories of boys and girls singles. Matheos has previously participated in similar tournaments, Skyler joined for the very first time. We are very proud of their achievements, they were very focused and worked hard. They completely exceeded our expectations, as they both reached the Quarter Finals.
February Activities 2025
01/02/2025
February is kick-started with the Masters U11 on Saturday 1st of February. This event is attended by 2 young players from Emba. Quickly followed by several events organised by the Cyprus Badminton Federation - School games, the Team Tournaments for U17 and U19 and concluding with the 2nd round of the Masters U13 on Saturday 22nd of February. At EBC we are organising extra practice sessions for our 8 juniors, who are scheduled to participate in the U13 and we have a first aid course taking place on XXX
Parent and Child Fun Tournament 2025
26/01/2026
On Sunday the 26th of January 2025 we hosted an in-house Parent/Child Fun Doubles event for the first time. It was a great success with 18 teams joining, All juniors are members of our club, some parents also. Some parents had played only a few times beforehand and some for the very first time. Lots of laughter, some incredible rallies and, of course, prizes for the overall winners and runners up as well as for the Shot of the Day and several other categories.
Under 13 Master in Nicosia January 2025
25/01/2025
At the Masters U13 in Nicosia our 7 juniors pushed themselves hard, fought for every point and supported each other all the way. Some of our juniors have quite a lot of experience attending previous tournaments, others went for the very first time. Overall our team performed very well with 11 wins in 20 matches. The best result was achieved by Sofia, who reached the quarter final. We are very proud of Anatoliy, Kirill, Martin, Zlata, Sofia, Vera and Ellie for all their efforts and achievements. The day concluded with a well deserved pizza on the way home.
January Activities 2025
08/01/2025
It is going to be a busy month in January. The Cyprus Badminton Federation has announced Masters U15 on Saturday 18.01, Master U13 on Saturday 25.01 and at Emba Badminton Club we host an in-house Parent/Child Fun Doubles on Sunday 26.01. Good luck to everyone taking part in the various competitions.
Happy New Year 2025
We wish everyone a very happy New Year. At Emba Badminton Club, it is going to be another exciting 12 months. We have lots of news to share with you which you will find here. New members are welcome both at our Senior Club and Junior Club. Please get in touch if you are interested in joining.
Extended Junior Programme
3/12/2023
We are delighted to announce that from the 6th of December we will add 2 new focused training sessions and from the 7th of January one extra club session to our Junior Programme
Our Junior Section is doing really well and is now at capacity. We have therefore decided to extend training by adding a second club session for new members. This new session will be held on Sundays from 08:30 to 10:00 commencing on 7 th January 2024.
Furthermore, in response to several requests, we can confirm the expansion of our programme to include two focused training sessions, which will be held on Wednesdays from 15:00 to 16:30 and Fridays from 16:30 to 18:00. Spaces are limited and there will be a charge of €40 a month per person to attend both weekly sessions and €20 for one session.
Specifically, these two focused sessions will be ongoing designed for juniors who wish to further their ability and who might be keen to compete and participate in tournaments.
Our two coaches, Davy and Tatjana, are instrumental in establishing these extra sessions, will run them personally and are keen to welcome new and existing members.
As always if you have any questions and require further information, please just get in touch either via the Contact Form, by email or via What'sApp.
Recent Success in Malta
21/11/2023
In November 2023, Malta hosted the inaugural Small Nation Games for badminton, featuring Team Cyprus with 10 participants led by Head Coach Ikmal Hussain and Team Manager Mr. Panayiotis Hadjipantelis. Notably, players Eleni Christodoulou, Ioanna Pissi, Chara Michael, Andreas Ioannou, Ioannis Tambourlas, Iakovos Acheriotis, and Nikolas Kokosis, along with umpire Andria Chrysostomou, represented Cyprus.
During the group stage, Cyprus faced tough competition from top-seeded Iceland, Isle of Man, and Greenland. The team's outstanding performance secured victories in all 3 matches, earning a crucial advantage for the knockout stages. In the semifinals, Cyprus triumphed over home favorites Malta with a 3-1 win, thanks to assertive efforts from Chara Michael and Iakovos Acheriotis. In an exhilarating final against Iceland, Cyprus emerged victorious with a 3-2 score, clinching the gold medal. Head Coach Ikmal Hussain commended the players for their hard work and outstanding team spirit, expressing pride in their achievement and emphasizing the significance of the win for Cyprus.
First Tournament Experience
First Tournament Experience
6/11/2023
The love of badminton and the desire to improve their skills prompted several of our juniors to participate in the U11 Cyprus National Championships held in Nicosia on Saturday 4th of November. The goal was to see how the tournament was organized, watch the athletes from different clubs and experience the competitive atmosphere. As our juniors have only played for a short time and had no focused training, we didn't expect any victories. However, everyone was very happy when one of our juniors won their first round singles. All our juniors found it interesting to experience the difference of playing singles, level doubles and mixed doubles. After each game, our juniors shared their impressions, discussed interesting moments, learned to respect their opponent's skills, and supported each other. In addition, they all had the opportunity to volunteer to keep the score of the games of other players. In the initial stage of this tournament, umpires were not provided so the atmosphere was not so strict, it was relaxed and friendly - a good way to ease our juniors into the more competitive atmosphere later on. Thanks to the coach, the club and parents for supporting this initiative. It was a great day full of impressions and new experiences. The participants are serious about improving their skills and look forward to the next opportunity to compete.
Introducing Sunday Sessions
01/11/202
We are very excited to introduce extra hours for both our senior members and for our junior club.
As a committee we have worked hard to secure additional hours. We launched the Sunday am session on Sunday 22nd of October which was attended by 18 members. As the hall was required for a volleyball match, there was no badminton after 1pm. On Sunday the 28th, we had 3 blocks of 3 hour sessions to include seniors, juniors, and private practice for our 2 aspiring 15 year old members, who are practicing for a national and an international tournament later in the season.
The Sunday sessions will continue to be evolving to best suit our requirements for more training, coaching, open day, tournaments and general club sessions.
This is a very positive step for Emba Badminton Club and we hope these extra hours may attract new members.
AGM Friday 27th of October
27/10/2023
On Friday 27th of October our Annual General Meeting took place at the Emba Badminton Hall.
Our members joined the meeting at 2pm to get a general update from our Chair about the continued success of our club, which is largely down to our very enthusiastic and active members. As a volunteer based and non-profit organisation, our Treasurer gave a quick update on our financial situation. Our junior club has flourished over the last few months, so a quick update was given and a big thank you was extended to our coach Davy, all volunteers, parents and indeed members.
The existing committee explained that legalities and regulations are getting ever more complex and time consuming. A presentation was given on the expectations for our club during the next 12 months. During the general discussions, several good ideas were brought forward by our members. Finally, two of the existing committee stepped down and a new committee was elected comprising four members of the existing committee plus two new members.
A big thank you to all our members for joining in and making Emba Badminton Club such an enjoyable place to play badminton.
Kayaking Social Event
22/10/2023
As our junior club has flourished over the last few months, lots of new members have joined our club sessions. In order to help everyone get to know each other on court and off court, it was decided to organise another outing in our calendar of social events, like we did earlier in the Summer where our juniors enjoyed pizza and bowling.
This time the event was Kayaking, which was expertly organised by Zephyros Events and took place on Sunday 22nd of October. The programme for the day was snorkeling and kayaking with all the appropriate equipment and safety instruction as well as practical exercises on land and in the water. All the juniors were in very capable hands with the helpful instructors.
A very warm thank you to Tatjana and Davy for organising this very enjoyable day full of adventure for all participants including some parents, who are now eager to try kayaking themselves.
A fun day for all.
Fun Tournament U11 + U13
21/10/2023
In an effort to prepare our young badminton players for the upcoming U11 National tournament, Emba Badminton Club and Cosmopolis worked closely together to set up a fun tournament in a relaxed environment. This event took place in Limassol on Saturday 21st of October.
Five different badminton clubs from Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca were invited to attend and in total 22 young promising athletes took part in this all day event. Emba Badminton Club was represented by 14 juniors, 5 of whom are preparing to join the U11 Nationals in Nicosia on 4th of November. As our coach Davy explained: ‘All our players are new to badminton, they are all very young and eager to learn and improve. These sort of events not only improve their skills on court, they are essential for mental preparation to join tournaments where each point will be hard fought. Finally, it is a fantastic way to enhance teamwork and get to know other young players from other clubs'.
A big thank you to Chendra for hosting this event.
Let’s create more fun events like this together.
Coaching Course
18/10/2023
The Cyprus Badminton Federation invited potential coaches to a coaching course as part of the
development of badminton in Cyprus. Two of our younger members, who have also enrolled
their children in our junior club, joined this 4 day coaching course taking place in Nicosia from
12-15 of October. It was a very intensive course, 7 hours each day, with a significant amount
of reading material and each training session conducted at a very focused level. It was a very
enjoyable experience for both participants as they got to know other badminton enthusiasts and
were surrounded by real top level players and coaches. This new experience was partly funded
by our junior club as we are keen to push forward with more training and more hours for our
aspiring juniors. We strongly encourage more initiatives like this and we continue to look for
volunteers to join in and make our club have even stronger links with the Federation and
badminton clubs in Cyprus.
Pictured from Left to Right – Back Row: Evandros, Ioanna, Stephanie, Tatjana, Ikmal, Olga,
Moustafa, Belin, Hazel, Savvas. Front Row: Anastasiia, Savvas, Chendra, Nevzad,
Chrysostomos
EBC social event
15/10/2023
On 15th October some of our members with their partners and friends met at Sonny’s for a lively lunch of great company and delicious food. Much fun was had by all and it was agreed we should arrange another event soon.
Be Active Week
27/09/2023
The European-sponsored 'Be Active' week is gaining momentum in our local communities. This year Emba Badminton Club was invited to promote badminton to 200 school children in Paphos at local primary schools. Initiatives like this play an important role in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles. The benefits of such initiatives go beyond just physical health; they also promote teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. It's encouraging to see the dedication of organisations and individuals working together to create these opportunities for children. Hopefully, more and more young people will be motivated to lead active and healthy lives and join Emba Badminton Club – all promoted thanks to programmes like 'Be Active' week.
Determination and Skills
16/09/2023
Young talent attended the Cyprus Badminton Federation's Under 17 Nationals tournament in Nicosia on September 16th and 17th. This annual event drew 64 promising athletes from across the region, all eagerly aspiring to the championship titles. Determination and skill secured the gold medals for Salih in BS, Sofia in GS, XD, GD, Eleni in GD, Konstantinos in XD, BD and Nicolas in BD in the five standard categories. Again this year the tournament showcased rising talent within the youth circuit, promising a bright future for the sport. Event Manager, Savvas Christofidis, from the Cyprus Badminton Federation congratulates the winners for their exceptional performances and commends all participants for their dedication and sportsmanship. These include two young talents from Emba Badminton Club, as we were proudly represented by Harry and Tharul (pictured here). They continue to develop and inspire the next generation of our players coming through the ranks at our expanding Junior Programme.
Organisational Changes
Staying Healthy and Active by Living the way Nature Intended
16/08/2023
Panayiotis Hadjipandelis has been appointed as the new President of the Cyprus Badminton Federation , succeeding Efthymios Polydorou, who will continue as Vice President and remain on the Paralympic Committee (Vice President). Panayiotis, a Certified Accountant and experienced administrator, aims to strengthen grassroots development, increase participation and nurture talent to achieve success at both national and international competitions. During his 11 year tenure, Efthymios has been instrumental in elevating the profile of badminton in Cyprus. Thus, it was of great importance to secure Efthymios’ continued involvement in the Federation's affairs which further ensures a smooth transition. Expressing his gratitude for the appointment, Panayiotis said, "It is an honour to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading the Cyprus Badminton Federation. I am committed to working collaboratively with the entire badminton community to strengthen the sport in our country. We have tremendous potential, and together, we can achieve remarkable results."
Staying Healthy and Active by Living the way Nature Intended
Staying Healthy and Active by Living the way Nature Intended
02/08/2023
This is indeed the recipe for Geoff Bond, who celebrates his 80th birthday this month. A dedicated badminton enthusiast, Geoff continues to step onto the court three times a week, displaying agility, determination, and the spirit of a true sportsman. His love for the game is an inspiration to everyone around him, proving that age is no barrier to staying active. Participating in our Senior Coaching Programme Geoff continues to sharpen certain aspects of his game and, since joining in 2004, Geoff is the longest serving active member of our club. Says Geoff: “Studies find that racquet sports like badminton are the best form of exercise to live not only a long life but, especially, a life in good physical and mental shape to the very end.”
Geoff Bond is renowned for his lifelong devotion to studying human evolution and developing what is now known as “The Paleo Lifestyle”. Lecturing to medical professionals in America, England and Europe, Geoff has authored several international books that delve into the ancient roots of human dietary habits and healthy living practices. Geoff's work has touched the lives of countless individuals, guiding them towards a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.
Importance of Hydration
20/07/2023
Staying hydrated while playing badminton in warm weather is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and ensuring your overall well-being. At Emba Badminton Club in Paphos, where temperatures can rise significantly, it becomes even more important to stay adequately hydrated. Here are some tips to help you maintain hydration levels:
Drink water before, during, and after your badminton sessions. Start hydrating at least an hour before playing to give your body enough time to absorb the fluids.
Carry a water bottle with you and take regular sips during breaks or timeouts in the game.
Consider adding electrolytes to your water to replenish essential minerals lost through sweating.
Wear breathable clothing that allows sweat to evaporate, keeping your body cool. Avoid heavy fabrics that can retain heat and hinder the body's natural cooling process.
Remember, dehydration can impair your performance, lead to muscle cramps, and even pose health risks. By prioritizing hydration and taking these simple precautions, you can enjoy your badminton sessions in Cyprus' warm weather while keeping your body hydrated and healthy.
Senior Coaching
16/07/2023
Several of our members have - for some time - asked for focused coaching. With our Junior Coach now firmly on the ground, he has spent some time watching our players and getting an understanding of how to best improve each individual. It is a great addition that we are now able to offer specific Senior Coaching during two intensive sessions per week for 6 consecutive weeks.The first session took place last week and the feedback from our members is excellent. The coaching is very well structured and covers footwork, shot selection and appropriate execution. It will aim at building confidence, skills and negating some of the 'bad habits' developed over the years. Good luck to Davy and his enthusiastic 'students'.
Welcoming Visitors
10/07/2023
Summer is definitely here and Cyprus is as always a popular holiday destination for international travellers. Again, this year Emba Badminton Club opens the doors and welcomes enthusiastic holiday makers who wish to join one of our sessions. 4 courts are available and usually 16 players will enjoy some great doubles games. We are a fun and sociable club and our members are happy to include all standards into their games, to make it fair and fun for all. We offer a flexible rate and have spare rackets to lend to visitors. If you are interested, please get in touch. If you decide to come along, please bring non-marking shoes and plenty of water, the sessions are hot now.
*Regional Open Emba 2023*
02/07/2023
It was a great pleasure for Emba Badminton Club to host the Regional Open on Saturday 1st of July. It was a very hot 9 hours event, attended by 5 different clubs, 42 group stage matches and 16 finals (including quarter and semis) were played. More than 250 liters of fluids (mostly water) and 10 XL pizzas were consumed. Some players played in 3 different categories totalling 12 matches, some going the distance of 3 games. Some old friendly rivalries were ignited, new rivalries created, some players have played together for a long time, others were teaming up for the very first time, some players had never met their partner before and new friendships were made. It was a great day, a lot of fun and all games were fought with a lot of enthusiasm and fairness.
*Pizza & Bowling*
*Fun Doubles Tournament*
30/06/2023
Due to the Regional Open on Saturday 1st of July hosted by Emba Badminton Club, we had to cancel our Junior Training Session. With the Summer, hot weather, holiday and travels around the corner, it was a good opportunity to have a social event for all involved in our Junior programme. 12 juniors, 5 parents / volunteers and our coach enjoyed a relaxed and fun atmosphere and a serious amount of pizza before walking across to Cosmic Bowling for an extra bit of enjoyment. It was such a joy watching the juniors chatting and laughing and we will most certainly do this again sometime soon. Now we all look forward to going back on court and learning some more badminton techniques next Saturday.
*Fun Doubles Tournament*
*Fun Doubles Tournament*
18/06/2023
Whilst we are busy preparing for the Regional Tournament at Emba Badminton Club taking place on Saturday 1st of July, Cosmopolis Badminton Club in Limassol took advantage of an opening in the otherwise busy tournament schedule and invited all clubs to send teams of 5-6 players of mixed standards to take part in a fun doubles tournament. All players then entered a draw and 'new' teams were formed. This meant that everyone got to play with partners from other clubs and got to know other players in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. 6 players from Emba took part and all enjoyed the experience in this well organised event, which was indeed a creative and fun way to mix players and to involve all standards of play. Thank you to Ben, Charlie, Harry, Kyle, Lee and Tharul for representing EBC in this event. Well done to everyone who took part in this fun format tournament.
*1 Year Anniversary*
28/05/2023
Today the 28th of May marks the 1 year anniversary of our re-launched Junior Badminton Club. With the help and dedication of our senior members, we initially hosted an Open Day event which was attended by some 10 juniors. Going from strength to strength, we now have a steady group of 16-20 regular juniors who enjoy many fun badminton related games, with and without rackets, during our Saturday morning sessions. As a surprise to all our juniors, we arranged for the Ice Cream Van to be at our Car Park yesterday for 10:00 when our session concluded - juniors, parents and senior members were treated to a nice soothing ice cream on this warm sunny day. A big 'Thank you' to Rambo Ice Cream for making the special journey yesterday
*Be Active*
22/05/2023
Paphos Primary Schools have been taking part in multiple sports presentations orgainsed by the Cyprus Ministry of Education over a 12 day period. Emba Badminton Club were invited to take part in the exercise, by the Cyprus Badminton Federation and were one of eight sports represented at the Aphrodites Sports Arena. Emba's Junior Coach and six volunteers from the club show cased badminton to eight groups of 15 enthusiastic 11 year olds each day. The children were eager to learn new skills and after only a short time were all successfully hitting the shuttles back over the net to the volunteers. It is a fantastic, well organised initiative and a great way to introduce the sport to many new children.
*Preparing for School Presentations*
15/05/2023
Through the Federation in Nicosia, we received an invitation from the Ministry of Education for our club to present Badminton to school children in May. As Wendy - our Chairperson explains - this is a great opportunity for us to promote and make more children aware of the sport of Badminton and its availability in the Paphos region. At Emba, we have committed to demonstrate our sport during 4 different sessions. Our junior coach Davy will be in charge of the various exercises and programme for each session, with the help of dedicated volunteers from our senior section of the club. The demonstration will take place at the Aphrodite Sports Center in Paphos during which 25 children from 5th grade will get an introduction to badminton and other sports. We look forward to participating in this initiative and hope to get more young children interested in our preferred sport.
*Focus and Enthusiasm*
09/05/2023
During the last two weekends our two young players Harry and Tharul - 14 and 15 years old - have been travelling across Cyprus to play badminton. Firstly, they represented Emba at the Cosmopolis Challengers Tournament in Limassol, which was of a very high standard attended by some of the top national players in Cyprus. They agreed to treat this tournament as a WarmUp event prior to the Aetoi U17, which took place on the weekend of 5th/6th of May. What is very impressive about both young players is that they enjoy the challenges, they join in with a lot of enthusiasm and they keep asking for ways to improve. Let's hope they stay focused and keep up their high spirits.
*More News to Follow*
More news articles are on their way shortly..................................
*The Stick Smash*
28/04/2023
Master the "Stick Smash" There is a step-by-step tutorial available now on our "Training Videos Page" just click the link below to go to outr training videos page and find a whole host of videos that will be invaluable to your game
*The Spin Serve*
28/04/2023
Master the "Spin Serve" There is a step-by-step tutorial available now on our "Training Videos Page" just click the link below to go to outr training videos page and find a whole host of videos that will be invaluable to your game
Senior Coaching
16/07/2023
Several of our members have - for some time - asked for focused coaching. With our Junior Coach now firmly on the ground, he has spent some time watching our players and getting an understanding of how to best improve each individual. It is a great addition that we are now able to offer specific Senior Coaching during two intensive sessions per week for 6 consecutive weeks.The first session took place last week and the feedback from our members is excellent. The coaching is very well structured and covers footwork, shot selection and appropriate execution. It will aim at building confidence, skills and negating some of the 'bad habits' developed over the years. Good luck to Davy and his enthusiastic 'students'.
*Regional Open Emba 2023*
02/07/2023
It was a great pleasure for Emba Badminton Club to host the Regional Open on Saturday 1st of July. It was a very hot 9 hours event, attended by 5 different clubs, 42 group stage matches and 16 finals (including quarter and semis) were played. More than 250 liters of fluids (mostly water) and 10 XL pizzas were consumed. Some players played in 3 different categories totalling 12 matches, some going the distance of 3 games. Some old friendly rivalries were ignited, new rivalries created, some players have played together for a long time, others were teaming up for the very first time, some players had never met their partner before and new friendships were made. It was a great day, a lot of fun and all games were fought with a lot of enthusiasm and fairness.
*Pizza & Bowling*
30/06/2023
Due to the Regional Open on Saturday 1st of July hosted by Emba Badminton Club, we had to cancel our Junior Training Session. With the Summer, hot weather, holiday and travels around the corner, it was a good opportunity to have a social event for all involved in our Junior programme. 12 juniors, 5 parents / volunteers and our coach enjoyed a relaxed and fun atmosphere and a serious amount of pizza before walking across to Cosmic Bowling for an extra bit of enjoyment. It was such a joy watching the juniors chatting and laughing and we will most certainly do this again sometime soon. Now we all look forward to going back on court and learning some more badminton techniques next Saturday.
*Fun Doubles Tournament*
18/06/2023
Whilst we are busy preparing for the Regional Tournament at Emba Badminton Club taking place on Saturday 1st of July, Cosmopolis Badminton Club in Limassol took advantage of an opening in the otherwise busy tournament schedule and invited all clubs to send teams of 5-6 players of mixed standards to take part in a fun doubles tournament. All players then entered a draw and 'new' teams were formed. This meant that everyone got to play with partners from other clubs and got to know other players in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. 6 players from Emba took part and all enjoyed the experience in this well organised event, which was indeed a creative and fun way to mix players and to involve all standards of play. Thank you to Ben, Charlie, Harry, Kyle, Lee and Tharul for representing EBC in this event. Well done to everyone who took part in this fun format tournament.
*1 Year Anniversary*
28/05/2023
Today the 28th of May marks the 1 year anniversary of our re-launched Junior Badminton Club. With the help and dedication of our senior members, we initially hosted an Open Day event which was attended by some 10 juniors. Going from strength to strength, we now have a steady group of 16-20 regular juniors who enjoy many fun badminton related games, with and without rackets, during our Saturday morning sessions. As a surprise to all our juniors, we arranged for the Ice Cream Van to be at our Car Park yesterday for 10:00 when our session concluded - juniors, parents and senior members were treated to a nice soothing ice cream on this warm sunny day. A big 'Thank you' to Rambo Ice Cream for making the special journey yesterday
*Be Active*
22/05/2023
Paphos Primary Schools have been taking part in multiple sports presentations orgainsed by the Cyprus Ministry of Education over a 12 day period. Emba Badminton Club were invited to take part in the exercise, by the Cyprus Badminton Federation and were one of eight sports represented at the Aphrodites Sports Arena. Emba's Junior Coach and six volunteers from the club show cased badminton to eight groups of 15 enthusiastic 11 year olds each day. The children were eager to learn new skills and after only a short time were all successfully hitting the shuttles back over the net to the volunteers. It is a fantastic, well organised initiative and a great way to introduce the sport to many new children.
*Preparing for School Presentations*
15/05/2023
Through the Federation in Nicosia, we received an invitation from the Ministry of Education for our club to present Badminton to school children in May. As Wendy - our Chairperson explains - this is a great opportunity for us to promote and make more children aware of the sport of Badminton and its availability in the Paphos region. At Emba, we have committed to demonstrate our sport during 4 different sessions. Our junior coach Davy will be in charge of the various exercises and programme for each session, with the help of dedicated volunteers from our senior section of the club. The demonstration will take place at the Aphrodite Sports Center in Paphos during which 25 children from 5th grade will get an introduction to badminton and other sports. We look forward to participating in this initiative and hope to get more young children interested in our preferred sport.
*More News to Follow*
More news articles are on their way shortly..................................
*The Stick Smash*
28/04/2023
Master the "Stick Smash" There is a step-by-step tutorial available now on our "Training Videos Page" just click the link below to go to outr training videos page and find a whole host of videos that will be invaluable to your game
*The Spin Serve*
28/04/2023
Master the "Spin Serve" There is a step-by-step tutorial available now on our "Training Videos Page" just click the link below to go to outr training videos page and find a whole host of videos that will be invaluable to your game
Senior Coaching
Senior Coaching
16/07/2023
Several of our members have - for some time - asked for focused coaching. With our Junior Coach now firmly on the ground, he has spent some time watching our players and getting an understanding of how to best improve each individual. It is a great addition that we are now able to offer specific Senior Coaching during two intensive sessions per week for 6 consecutive weeks.The first session took place last week and the feedback from our members is excellent. The coaching is very well structured and covers footwork, shot selection and appropriate execution. It will aim at building confidence, skills and negating some of the 'bad habits' developed over the years. Good luck to Davy and his enthusiastic 'students'.
*Full Concentration Required*
*Experienced Coach Joins Emba*
26/04/2023
Friday 21st April was the first of the three day tournament for the Under 19’s Badminton International held in Nicosia. The tournament was attended by teams from 21 countries with a high standard of Badminton being played by all.
The tournament referee was by Julien Nys from Belgium ably assisted by match controller Conor Flatley and an 11 strong team of umpires. One of the Umpires was Emba’s Claire Levick who recently attended the Umpire Seminar held at Emba. Claire said ‘it was a great experience being able to put all that she had learned into practice. A high level of concentration was required but it was good to see such a high level of play and camaraderie between all the teams. She added that she looks forward to umpiring at more tournaments in the future.’
The event was also, prestigiously attended by the President and Committee members from the Cyprus Olympic Committee. It was the ideal opportunity to further build on the relationship and to showcase the popularity of the sport here in Cyprus
*Experienced Coach Joins Emba*
*Experienced Coach Joins Emba*
18/04/2023
A very warm welcome to Davy Rodgers, who has agreed to join Emba Badminton Club as our new Junior Coach. With Davy's immense experience, ability and down to earth approach, this is great news for the continuation of our programme. As a non-profit organisation, we rely upon a committed group of volunteers to help out at each training session. During the past year, we have established a loyal team to support our juniors and coupled with Davy's approach and input we look forward to further development. Our Junior Club continues to be popular and we have reached maximum capacity. This means we now have a waiting list for any new juniors who wish to join our club. Please get in touch if you wish to sign up for the next open space in our junior programme.
Pictured above is a group of happy juniors shortly after they concluded the Easter Egg Hunt at Emba Badminton Club.
*Umpires At The Ready*
12/04/2023
On Saturday 8th April four members from Paphos and Limassol took part in an Umpire Training seminar. The seminar was hosted by Emba Badminton Club and was carried out by Savvas Christofidis from Nicosia. In preparation all participants were advised to familiarise themselves with updated regulations, policies, guidelines and procedures as the seminar is conducted within the BWF rules framework. Primary focus during this 3 ½ hours seminar was on match procedures, on-court situations and completion of score sheet. This specific training is in anticipation of the International Junior Under 19 tournament to be held in Nicosia between 21st and 23rd April. Good luck to our newly trained Umpires at their first tournament. Their acquired skills will come in handy as the Federation are hosting several high profiled tournaments during the calendar year.
From Left to right - Chandra Sekhar (Cosmopolis), Alla Hadjiantoniou (Atromitos), Savvas Christofidis (Nicosia), Piotr Kaminski (Cosmopolis), Claire Levick (Emba)
*Umpire Seminar*
02/04/2023
We are thrilled with the increased cooperation with the Federation and the general support that we continue to receive. As part of our efforts to help out, we are actively looking for volunteers amongst our enthusiastic members to join the 'International Cyprus Junior 2023 Tournament' as either Umpires or Line Judges. This tournament takes place in Nicosia from 21-23 of April. It is important that Umpires have a basic knowledge of the rules, know the essential vocabulary and are able to complete a score sheet. Therefore, all 3 badminton clubs in Paphos have been invited to join the upcoming seminar on this subject. Savvas Christofides from the Technical Committee will be visiting Paphos from Nicosia on Saturday 8th of April to host this Umpire Seminar at Emba Badminton Club from 8.30 till 12 pm.
*How To Choose The Right Badminton Shoes - What To Avoid And What To Look For*
*All England 2023 - Their Match, Behind The Scenes + Dinner With World Number 1!*
26/03/2023
A normal training shoe will not give your feet the correct support they need for playing Badminton.
It is beneficial to invest in a good pair of badminton court shoes. They will provide you with the correct support for the rapid changes in direction needed when playing Badminton.
Remember, never wear your badminton shoes outside the hall, always change into your court shoes before playing, and change them before leaving the hall
*All England 2023 - Their Match, Behind The Scenes + Dinner With World Number 1!*
*All England 2023 - Their Match, Behind The Scenes + Dinner With World Number 1!*
20/03/2023
In this video Gregory Mairs and Jenny Moore we take you behind the scenes at the All England 2023, sharing the highs and lows of their tournament, the match preparation, and them chatting with top players such as Zheng Siwei!
*Live from All England*
Tournament Calendar 2023
*Live from All England*
14/03/2023
Martin from Emba Badminton Club has again this year secured tickets for himself and some friends for the Yonex All England Championships. As always this event takes place in the Utilita Arena Birmingham from 14th to 19th of March. Martin will send us updates on the very exciting games and the amazing atmosphere he is enjoying during his day as a spectator. Whether you are a badminton supporter or player, a sports fan or simply looking for an unforgettable experience, these Championships won’t disappoint. You can follow this event on youtube or your television screen. As a top tier event on badminton’s World Tour, it features the best player
*Hybrid Shuttles*
Tournament Calendar 2023
*Live from All England*
13/03/2023
For the past week during all three senior sessions, we have tested Forza Hybrid Shuttles. The overall feedback is that the flight and trajectory is very similar and the feathers don't break but get fluffy, which then slows down the flight and more effort is required to clear the shuttle. Each shuttle lasts a bit longer but not significantly. It's been a fun and worthwhile exercise and we appreciate all the input and feedback we've had from our members. Some other time, we may choose to try a different brand of hybrid shuttles, but for now we have decided to continue with the standard Forza shuttles during our training sessions.
Tournament Calendar 2023
Tournament Calendar 2023
27/02/2023
The Cyprus Badminton Federation have finalised the Tournament Calendar for 2023. As you will see from the attached calendar there are various different events taking place most weekends throughout the year with only a short break for the summer holidays.
Emba Badminton Club will be hosting the Paphos Regional Tournament on 1st July and we have also tendered to host more events on the calendar spread throughout the year.
Watch this space for further announcements when the venues are finalised by the Federation.
*New Racket - A Difficult Choice*
24/02/2023
With an influx of new members to our club, we often get asked these questions - which racket is the best, how much do I have to pay, what should I be looking for and where can I get a decent racket that doesn't break the bank??? Racket choice is always difficult, it depends on your style of play and your personal preference. Maybe you will be inspired and hopefully a little wiser by watching the video. Enjoy!
**Free Adult Coaching**
24/02/2023
Thanks to the dedication and vast experience of our Coach Don, we have been able to offer 'Free Adult Coaching' for a limited period of time. Each session is scheduled to last one hour (Friday 4-5pm) with 4 members on one court. This allows Don to tailor the training according to the existing level of ability. This offer is primarily targeted at our new members, but of course several of our existing members are enjoying the opportunity to improve their game as well. Pictured from left to right Tatjana, Chetan, Colin, Tracy
*National Coach visiting Paphos*
10/02/2023
Last Saturday we had the pleasure of a very special guest at Emba Badminton Club. Namely the Cyprus National Coach Ikmal Hussain who observed our Junior Training Session for an hour and a half. After 8 years in Norway, Ikmal is now in charge of the development of young talent through the Cyprus Badminton Federation. With the joint experience and insight of our club coach Don and Ikmal we wish to continue to develop our programme to the benefit of our many enthusiastic juniors.
Badminton Club Social
Badminton Club Social
Badminton Club Social
16/01/2023
On Saturday 14th January, 23 of our members with their partners and family met at Gustoso for a fabulous evening of good company and delicious food. Much fun was had by all and it was agreed we should arrange another event for the Spring.
Happy House Sitter
Badminton Club Social
Badminton Club Social
11/01/2023
Again this January, Beth arrived from wet and windy Cambridge discovering that the sun is still shining in Paphos. Back in October, she also came to house sit and being able to work from home, it's a perfect way to explore a new place and meet new people. Luckily Beth also enjoys playing badminton, so a couple of times a week she joins us at Emba Badminton Club for several good games and a chat. Hope to see Beth back with us soon again. Pictured from Left to Right, ready to go on court, Daniel, Beth, Kathy and Ian.
Happy New Year!
Badminton Club Social
01/01/2023
Happy New Year, from all at Emba Badminton Club we wish our existing and potential new members a Very Happy New Year and all the best for 2023. We take this opportunity to thank all volunteers who help promote Emba Badminton Club and make it a fun and friendly place to enjoy the sport. A special thank you to all volunteers who help train our juniors, run our sessions smoothly, help line-judging or umpiring and last but not least all enthusiastic players who join in various tournaments and social gatherings.
8 Sessions 21 Hours for €15
20/12/2022
If you wish to try a new sport, if you have time to spare, if you want to exercise a bit more during the festive season - here is some good news. At Emba Badminton Club we open the doors for new members or visitors aged 14 plus who wish to play Badminton for 21 hours (or less) for only €15. From Friday 23.12 - Saturday 07.01 we offer 3 sessions per week Tuesday 2-5pm, Friday 2-5pm and Saturday 10-12noon - 8 sessions 21 Hours for €15 (or 1 session for €5). Please get in touch by sending a What's App message to 99752126 if you wish to play.
Fun Junior Tournament
Proudly Representing Paphos
18/12/2022
A total of 12 juniors and 4 adults, divided into a number of appropriate groups, competed in a fun badminton competition at Emba on Saturday December 17th. With club members assisting with organising the games and with scoring, the spectators were treated to a number of exciting and close matches. For an hour the players battled it out for hard fought points until the eventual winners emerged. Gold and silver medals were presented to the first and second players in each group whilst every junior member of the club received an Emba badminton t-shirt. There was a special presentation and a huge round of applause for coach Don for organising the event and a huge thanks must go to all the players, volunteers and spectators who helped make the event such a huge success.
Proudly Representing Paphos
Proudly Representing Paphos
15/12/2022
Again this year a very strong contingent represented 2 of the Badminton Clubs in Paphos at the Veteran's Tournament in Nicosia on 10th of December. Several club members joined up to compete in this well-attended event. In some cases, our members teamed up with players from other clubs, this added tremendously to our experience of the international aspect of the tournament. Emba Badminton Club has offered to host this event next year, watch this space!
Head Held High
22/11/2022
One of our young players, Harry, took part in the recent U17 national tournament in Nicosia. With 30 boys signed up for singles and many of them a few years older and with more experience than Harry, we all knew this was going to be a challenging event. As usual, Harry put in an enormous amount of effort and we are very proud of Harry for making it to the Quarter Finals. You certainly can keep your head held high. Well Done, Harry!
Welcome On Board
11/11/2022
We are now strengthening our relationship with the Cyprus Badminton Federation. It is a great pleasure that Claire Levick has been elected onto the management board of the Federation at the recent AGM which took place on 04th of November and as such will represent Emba BC and the Paphos Region. This is just a first step in our involvement to help and support the newly appointed management board. Pictured from left to right are Efthymios Polydorou, Philippos Stylianou, Panayiotis Hadjipandelis, Thomas Anastassiades, Claire Levick, Andri Hadjikkou and Evandros Votsis.
Ochi Day Activity
Ochi Day Activity
31/10/2022
Whilst Ochi Day Parades took place across Cyprus some 30+ athletes joined Atromitos Open to play their favourite game of badminton. For some it was their first tournament, others had a lot more experience. Absolutely everyone enjoyed the multi-cultural atmosphere and the competitive environment. Thanks to Atromitos for hosting this well attended and very well organised event.
Free Trial Available!!
28/09/2022
With the Summer drawing to an end and the temperatures dropping we are pleased to see the number of players returning to court. We continue to offer a great value of 3 sessions per week at €65 Annual Fee plus a joining fee of €10 for new members. From the 1st of November we welcome new members to Emba. Special rate for the month of October only is €10. We always offer a free trial, play with feathers and have spare rackets available. Get in touch via What's App or Email and book your free trial now.
Childrens Training
06/09/2022
A message from our Chairman:
Hi everyone, I was lucky enough to be at Emba Badminton Club on Saturday, and watched the junior section train under "Don Griffin" who I am pleased to say has made a welcome return to the club after a short break.
Don was Ably assisted by Paul, Kathy, and John. I found it very interesting, and informative, and every body had a really good time. If you have children that would like training from a recognised coach, please contact us.
*August Only*
*August Only*
28/07/2022
There will now be a further opportunity to play more badminton at Emba Badminton club. This will be on Monday evening from 18:00 pm till 20:00 pm and there will be additional session's for August. This is a test for August only and if it's a success, we may add a permanent evening session to our programme. Please get in touch by mail or What's App, if you are interested in joining us.
A Warm Welcome
*August Only*
17/07/2022
A warm thank you to Phil and his team and all the enthusiastic players from England (representing Hummersknott and The Phoenix Badminton Clubs) as well as the 4 Ukrainian players, who all made our players from Emba feel very welcome at this Special Joint Event today. Certainly all participants fully embraced their philosophy of 'Celebrating International Friendship Through Sport.
Regional Open Paphos
A review of recent activities at our club
01/07/2022
Thank you to Atromitos and the Federation for hosting and running a very well organised event on Saturday. Emba Badminton Club was again well represented and successfully achieved 1st place in MD and 2nd place in WD. Thank you to everyone who partcipated and made the day memorable.
A review of recent activities at our club
A review of recent activities at our club
06/06/2022
Thank you Katie Noel for a great review. We have placed a link in the photo to our Emba Badminton facebook page. The original post is available at "Mums in Paphos" on Facebook, but you will have to join their page to view it.
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Fun For All !!
More news shortly
24/05/2022
Today marked the start of a new era at Emba Badminton Club. Several excited juniors and their parents joined our Open Day event. All juniors took part in various games and fun activities with and without rackets. We now look forward to welcoming juniors (age 7+) to our club for weekly training sessions - every Saturday 08:30-10:00.
Focus on Junior Training (Age 7+)
Focus on Junior Training (Age 7+)
05/05/2022
Following several requests from parents and children, we are delighted to start our Junior Training Programme in May with the support of volunteers from our club. In order to engage with as many interested children as possible we will host an Open Day Event on 21st of May, to introduce our programme in more detail.
Spring Charity Concert
Focus on Junior Training (Age 7+)
03/05/2022
Spring Charity Concert
Emba School is supporting the Spring Charity Concert *The Joy of Life* taking place on Wednesday the 11th of May at 19:30.
And they have asked us to share the details of this event with all our badminton friends.
Junior Training Progress
08/10/2022
With the return of our qualified coach Don and the temperatures dropping we are pleased to see the number of juniors attending our Saturday morning training increasing. No experience is required to join our club, we offer coaching from the age of 7+. At €10 per month. This 1 1/2 hour training every Saturday 08:30-10:00 is a great opportunity to try a new sport. 2 free trials are available. Hope to see even more happy juniors during the next few months at Emba Badminton Club.
Emba badminton club first aid and support.
07/10/2022
When you visit Emba Badminton Club to play, you will have access to 4 courts and feather shuttlecocks. Coaching is available, please speak with any member of the committee who will be able to explain more for you.
From a safety point of view, we try to be as prepared as we can be, so we have qualified first aiders and access to a fully stocked first aid kit to help deal with minor strains and bruises that can occur, if necessary.
I am pleased to say that 6 years ago Emba badminton club invested in an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) that I am pleased to say has never been used. For any further information, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.
First fun doubles
Fun doubles reminder!
Fun doubles reminder!
21/04/2022
First Fun Doubles
A big thank you to all 17 enthusiastic participants for making the first, of hopefully many, Fun Doubles events at Emba a fun filled morning for all. Congratulations to Angela & Alex, who after 10 rounds, were the two players with most accumulated points. Well done everyone.
Fun doubles reminder!
Fun doubles reminder!
Fun doubles reminder!
09/04/2022
Dear Members
Just a quick reminder of the Fund Doubles Tournament to be held at Emba Badminton Club next Saturday. This tournament is purely for fun and is open to all levels of players. If you wish to participate but haven’t yet registered, please use the "Contact us" link by Wednesday 13th April
Another Busy Month!
Another Busy Month!
Another Busy Month!
04/04/2022
We are delighted that once again we have been able to attract several new members. During the month of March we have welcomed Zhanghao, Sisley, Sergei, Valentin and Natalia. We do hope they all enjoy their badminton at Emba.
Fun Doubles Event
Another Busy Month!
Another Busy Month!
17/03/2022
On Saturday 16th of April from 10-12 we open the doors at Emba Badminton Club for a Fun Doubles Event. The invitation has gone to the other Paphos based clubs and we are hoping to see players of all levels enjoying their games and having fun meeting new people. There is a link in the photo to download the notice.