Updated: September 2026
Returning players, recruits and all others will be assessed by the coaching staff of the Varsity Blues Badminton Team. The competition results from BWF, Badminton Canada, Badminton Ontario, OUA, and other comparative sanction events hosted by National Sports Organizations and/or Provincial/State Sports Organizations
Demonstrated technical skills with and without movement in drills and matches:
- Footwork – agility, overall court movement, efficiency, speed.
- Technique – shot quality, selection, technical mastery.
- Consistency – accuracy, consistent technique, repeatability under pressure
Potential for development
- Awareness of what it takes to succeed in competitive badminton and commitment to consistent improvement within the Varsity Blues program.
- Demonstrated success in two previous years of badminton competitions.
Winning attitude to demonstrates the “will to win”
- Commitment to learning and being coached.
- Desire to compete during training and competition.
Conduct and behaviour
- Treats others with respect.
- Adheres to the Student- Athlete Code of Conduct.
- Supports the program, the Faculty and the University of Toronto.
Team first
- Willingness to accept a role within the team at the expense of personal success.
Full commitment to the Varsity Blues badminton program
- Attendance, punctuality, preparedness, communication.
- Team training sessions
- Professionalism, character, and work ethic.
