Based in

Reading, Berkshire

Players

Junior beginners to national level

Lead coach

Vikkie Primmer, UKCC Level 3

Training

Weekly term-time squads

Reading, Berkshire

Academy

VP Badminton Academy

Precision on Court. Strength in Mind. Skill for Life.

VP Badminton Academy proudly offers a wide range of sessions throughout the week, catering to individuals from absolute beginners to advanced county-level players. VPBA's aim is to be as inclusive as possible, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to participate in badminton sessions that are not only enjoyable but also challenging, while actively supporting their holistic development in a friendly and encouraging environment.

Foundation
Progression
Performance & Elite

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VP Badminton Academy squad gathered together on court — One academy. A shared passion for getting better, together.

More than the match

A pathway with people at its heart.

From a first confident rally to the demands of county and national competition, VP brings junior players together around a clear development pathway. Foundation, Progression, Performance and Elite squads give each stage its own focus, with technique, movement and match play growing alongside confidence and enjoyment.

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A clear player pathway

Players move through ability-based squads designed to build strong foundations, confident match play and high-performance habits.

Foundation

Beginners and younger players develop grip, movement, coordination, basic strokes and the rules of play.

Progression

Players build consistency through improved technique, rallying, shot control, footwork and tactical awareness.

Performance & Elite

Competition-focused training covers advanced technique, strategy, conditioning and county or national pathways.

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Precision on Court. Strength in Mind. Skill for Life.

Inside VP Badminton

Meet the people and moments behind the kit.

VP academy players and coaches together in the sports hall — Find your squad
Ability-based squads help young players build their skills and take their next step.
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Vikkie Primmer, head coach of VP Badminton Academy — Led by Vikkie Primmer
UKCC Level 3 coaching, with a focus on player development and a connection to Berkshire County Badminton Association.
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Our region

Where we play.

Explore the region VP Badminton Academy calls home. Check official details for current sessions and venues.

4 venues

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4 published venues

VP Badminton Academy

Reading & Winnersh / Wokingham

Outlined local areas

Reading
Wokingham & Winnersh

Regional context, not exclusive catchment boundaries.

Official information & venues ↗

1
Winnersh, Wokingham
RG41 5NE
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2
Reading
RG2 9BL
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3
Reading
RG1 8EQ
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4
Reading
RG1 5BN
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Shading provides local-authority regional context, not official academy catchments. Regional boundaries: ONS / OS, December 2024 (© Crown copyright and database right 2024; Open Government Licence). Venue pins use approximate postcode centres from Postcodes.io. Locations checked September 2026. Check official details before travelling.

Your game. Your kit.

The VP collection.

Club teamwear, every DKWay shoe and the OGKILS racket range. Find your fit, choose your kit and review everything in one order.

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Li-Ning · Sports tops

Badminton Top - Unisex - Competition Top - Black

From £24.00

Front logo and county included · player name +£7.50

6 sizes available

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Customisable

Li-Ning · Sports tops

Badminton T-Shirt - Female - Competition Top

From £24.00

Front logo and county included · player name +£7.50

6 sizes available

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Junior

Li-Ning · Shoes

Blade Lite Kids/Junior - Red

£37.50

2 sizes available

VP Badminton Academy

A pathway with people at its heart.

A clear player pathway

Foundation

Progression

Performance & Elite

Inside VP Badminton

Find your squad

Led by Vikkie Primmer

Where we play.

VP Badminton Academy

The VP collection.

Badminton Top - Unisex - Competition Top - Black

Badminton T-Shirt - Female - Competition Top

Blade Lite Kids/Junior - Red

Almighty V - Black/ Colour

Almighty V - Pink and Blue

Almighty V 2.0 Purple & Lime

Almighty V Kids - Purple - Junior Shoes

Blade Lite White

Blade Pro Black/White

Blade Pro White

Blast Lite White

Gyrfalcon V New - Blue

HALBERD 2.0

Lei Ting Junior - White Yellow Pink

Lei Ting Lite - White Yellow Pink

Lei Ting Pro Black

Saga III Jr

Saga III Lite - White & Red

Yun Ting Black/Gold

BLADE II PRO - Pink/Blue

BLADE II PRO - White

Badminton Sliders - Black

Badminton Sliders - White

Flypower Hrusangkali White/Blue

Flypower Hrusangkali White/Red

HNDRD Badminton Shoes - HYPERCOURT

HNDRD Phenom Badminton Shoes - White/Grey/Green

OGKILS Zoom Flash Badminton Shoes

Gildan Heavy Blend Sweatshirt

Gildan Heavy Cotton T-Shirt

Gildan Softstyle Midweight Hoodie

Gildan Softstyle Adult T-Shirt

Beechfield Original 5 Panel Cap

Love Breathing Indigo - Speed

Love Breathing Purple - Speed

Badminton Racket - A900 Yellow

Badminton Racket - Bladex 700 blue

Badminton Racket - Bladex 700 Yellow

Love Breathing Pink - Speed