Welcome to Team Brunel Badminton 2025/26!

Our club is one of the most popular and successful sports clubs here at Brunel, welcoming people of all abilities. We offer regular matches, team training, and social sessions in the Sports Hall throughout the year. If you want to experience a fast, tactical and fun sport, come and join us and don't be afraid!

Competitive Games: Team Brunel

There are a number of competitive games throughout the year available against other university badminton teams and they have proven to be incredibly successful as well as enjoyable for all those that participate. 

This year we hope to continue that success into the new season, with a lot more hard work and training (as well as fun and games!)

As part of being in Team Brunel Badminton - this year, we are offering 1 training session:

Monday: 15:30 - 17:30 (Location: Netball Hall)

Playing for Fun: The Social Sessions

Alongside the competitive teams, Brunel Badminton also offers social sessions every week, where people of all abilities can play and have fun with no strings attached. This is the place to ask any team member present for tips and advice on how to improve your game. 

Timings of social sessions with Active @ Brunel:

Tuesday: 16:00 - 18:00

Social sessions are held at the Sports Hall.

Any questions - please follow us and message us on our Instagram @brunel_badminton or contact the society committee members shown below.

Committee Members

For a club to run smoothly and efficiently, it all relies on each individual committee member who hold different and unique roles that represent and improve the club.

Club Chair - Sahil Dhawan

Club Secretary - Cain Fernandes

Club Treasurer - Sathwik Jangili

Men's Social Secretary - Sathwik Jangili

Women's Social Secretary - Ayushi Shah

Constitution

Constitution of Brunel Badminton

1. Name The name of the organisation shall be the Brunel Badminton.

2. Objectives The Club exists to: a) Promote the sport of badminton among university students and staff; b) Organise regular training sessions, social games, internal tournaments, and inter-university matches; c) Foster an inclusive, friendly, and competitive badminton community.

3. Membership

3.1 Membership is open to all registered university students.

3.2 Members must pay any annual membership fee set by the Union.

3.3 Only current members may vote at general meetings or stand for election.

4. Executive Committee 4.1 The Club shall be governed by an Executive Committee consisting of three elected officers:

• Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer

4.2 All three positions must be filled for the Committee to function. Officers serve for one academic year.

5. Powers and Responsibilities of Officers

5.1 Chair The Chair is the chief executive officer of the Club and has ultimate authority. a) The Chair may unilaterally approve or reject any decision, policy, activity, expenditure, or rule of the Club at any time. b) The Chair shall preside over all general and committee meetings. c) The Chair’s decision on any matter is final and cannot be overturned by the Secretary, Treasurer, or general meeting.

5.2 Secretary The Secretary is responsible for all Club activities and events. a) The Secretary shall plan, organise, and head all badminton sessions, matches, tournaments, social events, and external fixtures. b) Before implementing any activity, the Secretary must consult the Chair and obtain the Chair’s explicit approval. The Chair retains full veto power over any proposed activity. c) The Secretary shall keep minutes of meetings, handle correspondence, maintain the membership list, and manage bookings of courts and equipment.

5.3 Treasurer The Treasurer is responsible for all financial matters. a) The Treasurer shall manage the Club’s budget, bank account, income, and expenditure. b) Before committing to any expenditure, budget change, or financial decision, the Treasurer must consult the Chair and obtain the Chair’s explicit approval. The Chair retains full veto power over any financial matter. c) The Treasurer shall present a financial report at every Annual General Meeting and upon request by the Chair.

6. Decision-Making

6.1 The Chair may make any decision unilaterally with consulting the Secretary or Treasurer.

6.2 Where consultation is required (activities or finances), the Secretary or Treasurer must inform the Chair in writing (email is sufficient) and wait for approval before proceeding.

6.3 The Chair’s veto is absolute and cannot be overridden.

7. Elections

7.1 Elections shall be held each academic year, normally before the first term.

7.2 Any current member may stand for any position.

7.3 Voting shall be by secret and conducted by Union. The candidate with the most votes wins.

7.4 If a position becomes vacant mid-year, the Chair may appoint an interim officer and inform the Union

8. Meetings

8.1 The Club shall hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) once per year.

8.2 The Executive Committee shall meet as often as necessary (minimum once per term).

8.3 Quorum for Committee meetings is two officers, one of whom must be the Chair.

9. Finances

9.1 All funds belong to the Club and shall be used only for Club objectives.

9.2 The Treasurer shall maintain proper records and approval.

9.3 No expenditure may be made without the Chair’s approval (see Section 5.3).

10. Amendments This Constitution may be amended only with the written approval of the Chair. The Chair may also unilaterally amend any provision at any time.

11. Dissolution The Club may be dissolved only by a decision of the Chair and Union. Upon dissolution, any remaining funds shall be donated to a university sports charity or returned to the university as directed by the Chair.