About Us

Who we are

Lanarkshire Badminton Group (LBG) is 1 of the 9 regional badminton groups in Scotland that represent Badminton Scotland our national governing body in Lanarkshire.

Badminton Scotland was formed in 1911 with the first set of groups created in 1912, restructuring during the 1930s. In 1977 the Groups had been arranged into Upper Strathclyde, North Strathclyde, West Strathclyde, Lothian, Midland, North East, Dumfries & Galloway, Border & Highland.

It has thought that shortly after then that Lanarkshire Badminton Group was formed from one of these Strathclyde regions.

Why we exist

Vision

To bring people and communities across Lanarkshire together through badminton

Mission

Support, promote, develop and deliver opportunities for people to play, volunteer and compete in badminton across Lanarkshire

Values

Respect
Transparent
Inspiring
Inclusive
Innovative

What we do

Lanarkshire Badminton Group (LBG) delivers and supports various opportunities including:

Organises & delivers local, regional & national competitions for junior & adult players. This includes:
- Lanarkshire Junior Singles League Events
- Bill Neill Lanarkshire Senior Open – Grade A
- Lanarkshire U15/19 Junior Championships – Grade A
- Lanarkshire U13/17 Junior Championships – Grade A
- Lanarkshire Adult Social Doubles Tournament
- Lanarkshire Bonanza – Grade B & C

Ensures representation of Lanarkshire at Junior County Team Events (Under 18)

Ensures representation at Badminton England Senior County Championships (SCC) Events

Supports clubs, coaches, players & volunteers involved in badminton across Lanarkshire

Works in partnership with Badminton Scotland, LASBA, Local Authorities and other agencies

Objectives

How we measure our success

Our objectives directly link into our Group Development Plan:

Increase and develop club badminton across Lanarkshire

Continue to deliver events calendar

In line with Badminton Scotland we aim to increase participation of all ages and abilities

Develop links with key partners

Achieve success to as part of Senior County Championships

Increase and maximise funding opportunities