Badminton Club

Badminton is a fun sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. However, it can also be taken more competitively, using strategic shot placements and various skills. The duality of the sport is its greatest charm and we want to provide an opportunity for children to both have fun and learn more. Children can boost their physical and mental health, take the time to bond and play alongside their peers, as well as experience the complexity of the sport. WIth this opportunity, children can experience what they need, whether it be a fun activity with friends or a passion to learn more.

For more information, please email: info@liyouthdevelopment.org.

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  • Zoe Xiao, President

    Zoe is a part of the Class of 2025 at Ward Melville High School and has been playing badminton since 4th grade. She was ranked around 76th in Illinois state in 5th grade. Since then, Zoe has been a player for the Girls Varsity Badminton team for 3 years, playing 2nd Seated Singles. Throughout these past 3 years, Zoe has helped bring the team to 1st place in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 County Championships, also winning 1st and 3rd place at the 2024 and 2023 County Individual Championships respectively.  Moreover, she was also recognized as a part of Newsday's Top 15 Girls Badminton Players on LI as well as their All-Long Island Team. Outside of badminton, Zoe enjoys various hobbies such as art and crocheting.

  • Julia Hou, President

    Julia is in the Class of 2026 at Ward Melville High School. She has been on the school badminton team since 9th grade and has been on the varsity tennis team and her team has won 1st place in the 2022 and 2023 County Championships. She is also a member of Chamber Orchestra, Junior Art Honor Society, Tri-M, and DECA. Julia enjoys hanging out with friends, watching movies, playing music, painting and crafting, playing video games, and reading in her spare time.

  • Lily Huang, President

    Lily is in the Class of 2026 at Ward Melville High School. She has been on the school badminton team since 9th grade in addition to playing on the varsity tennis team during the fall season. She is also a member of wind ensemble, newspaper club, Tri-M, and DECA. Lily likes to hang out with friends, watch movies, and listen to music in her spare time.

  • Richard Marlborough, Coach