Overview
Shuttle Time Senior – Play Badminton For Life
Shuttle Time Senior is the Badminton World Federation’s programme designed to support active, healthy ageing through badminton. Developed in partnership with Coventry University, the programme provides safe, inclusive and enjoyable badminton experiences for adults aged 60 and above—regardless of prior playing experience.
Shuttle Time Senior is a natural extension of the BWF’s “Badminton for Life” philosophy and the global success of the Shuttle Time programme.
What is Shuttle Time Senior?
Shuttle Time Senior is a structured yet flexible programme that enables organisations, instructors and communities to deliver badminton sessions that:
- Improve balance, coordination and mobility
- Promote mental wellbeing and social connection
- Support lifelong participation in sport
- Align with the WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing
The programme is built around adapted badminton activities, inclusive delivery principles, and an easy‑to‑follow 8‑session framework.
Who is Shuttle Time Senior for?
Shuttle Time Senior can be implemented by:
- BWF Member Associations
- Care homes and retirement communities
- Badminton and multi-sport clubs
- Academies
- Rehabilitation centres
- Military and police organisations
- Community centres
- Corporates
- Local governments
- Non-governmental organisations
- Others
Participants do not need previous badminton experience.
Why Badminton for Seniors?
Badminton is uniquely suited to active ageing because it is:
- Low‑impact and adaptable
- Easy to play indoors or outdoors
- Suitable for mixed abilities
- Naturally social and enjoyable
Shuttle Time Senior uses badminton as a vehicle for health, inclusion and community building, not just sport.
The BWF in collaboration with Coventry University is undertaking research on the global impact of Shuttle Time Senior. Contact us if you are interested to be part of the research – [email protected]
