DSA Sports and Games (Badminton)
Kent Ridge Secondary School will offer DSA to eligible students via Floorball, Badminton and Basketball. This is in line with our Learning for Life Programme which harnesses the philosophy of Olympism to develop our students through the interaction of mind, body and will.
Background
KR Badminton is a racquet sport played indoors. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are “singles” (with one player per side) and “doubles” (with two players per side). It is a sport that demands excellent fitness where players require aerobic stamina, agility, strength, speed, and precision. It is also a technical sport, requiring good motor coordination and the development of sophisticated racquet movements
Our CCA-Badminton curriculum is designed to nurture our students’ talents and potential to the fullest. This will encourage our students to develop a lifelong interest and passion that will sustain a healthy lifestyle.
Apart from building up the physical fitness, mental fortitude and game skills of our students, the badminton training sessions and co-curricular activities undergirded by the school values, are also good platforms for our students to develop positive character traits which will strengthen their 21st century competency skills and translate into positive attitudes and self-expressions.
Latest Achievements
1. Team
2022
- National School Games ‘C’(Girls) Division 2022 - Quarter Finalists
2021
- National School Games ‘B’(Boys) Division 2021 - Quarter Finalists
2020
- National School Games ‘B’(Boys) Division 2020 - Quarter Finalists
- SBA National Ranking System: U17 Girls Double – Ranked 6th
- SBA National Ranking System: U17 Boys Double – Ranked 5th to 16th [4 students]
2019
- Yonex Cup Carnival (Boys) – 1st Runner-Up (U17)
- Berita Harian / Pilot Pen / Ashaway Youth Games (Boys) - 2nd Runner-Up (U15)
- 14th Chinese Swimming Club Age Group (Invitational) Tournament (Boys) – 2nd Runner-Up & Top 8 (U17)
- 14th Chinese Swimming Club Age Group (Invitational) Tournament (Girls) – 2nd Runner-Up (U17)
2. Individual
2020
- SBA National Ranking System: U17 Boys Singles – Ranked 20th to 51st [5 students]
2019
- Berita Harian / Pilot Pen / Ashaway Youth Games (Boys) - Quarter-Finalists (U15/U17)
2018
- Wee Kim Wee Badminton Challenge Trophy (Boys) 2018 – 2nd Runner-Up
Training Programmes
1. Elementary Training Programme
This programme is for students who are seeking to improve their game. These fun sessions will focus on the core skills required such as footwork, racquet grip and court movements, with a structured programme of drills, fitness training and match play.
With a commitment to improve from the players and support from parents, the school aims to develop the players in this group to the level required to join the Advanced Training Programme.
Training Frequency: 2 sessions (2.5 hours per each) per week on Monday and Thursday
2. Advanced Training Programme
The programme is specifically tailored for competitive Badminton players and it focuses on players who are keen to improve and bring their skills to the next level. The performance emphasis for this group of students, includes game strategies, mental preparation, fitness and strengthening.
Training Frequency: 3 sessions (2.5 hours per each) per week
Selection Criteria
Applicants should preferably be/have
- part of the school team;
- represented their primary school in zonal and/or national competitions.
Selection Process
Shortlisted DSA applicants will be notified of the date for trial and interview by email. The trial and interview will be conducted on the same day.
| Performance Tasks | 1. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a face-to-face selection trial. 2. The Badminton selection trials will consist of the following: - Physical Assessment - Individual Technical Skills Assessment - Game Situation Skills Assessment 3. Each applicant will be assessed by a panel of teacher(s) and coach(es) with a set of rubrics. The set of assessment rubrics is the same for all applicants. |
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| Interview | 1. Each applicant will be asked questions related to their experiences in the sport. 2. The applicant’s suitability and aptitude will be assessed by a panel of teacher(s) and coach(es). |
| Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the applicant will be shortlisted/given an offer. | |
Contact Persons
DSA - Sports and Games (Badminton):
Mr Chan Kar Hong
Email: chan_kar_hong@schools.gov.sg
HOD Aesthetics & CCA: Ms Jaime Lim
Email: lim_hwee_fung_jaime@schools.gov.sg
School Contact
Kent Ridge Secondary School
147 West Coast Road
Singapore 127368
Tel: 67731127
Fax: 67735119
Email: krss@moe.edu.sg
