The Shannon Pohl Badminton Academy offers private lessons, group lessons, camps, coaching clinics, tournaments, badminton open gym, and a pro shop. Shannon Pohl is also available for demonstrations and speeches. For more information about the Shannon Pohl Badminton Academy, sponsorship opportunities, or to book her for an event, please contact Shannon.

Class Registration Week
November 7 – 13th

The Fall Session is September 3rd – November 27th.
The Winter Session is December 2 – March 2nd with a break from December 22nd – January 4th.

Pre-Registration for existing Fall Session students is November 7-13th.

New Students, register online today to secure your spots and you will be contacted about your confirmed placement November 21st – December 1st. 

Thanks! 

2024 North Shore Open Registration is Live!

The North Shore Open is a premier all ages tournament at the SPBA. Both adults and juniors of all levels are encouraged to participate.

Events are held in A-B-C-D drop-flight format in:
Open Women’s Singles
Open Women’s Doubles
Open Men’s Singles
Open Men’s Doubles
Open Mixed Doubles

+ the following events are new this year!! A-B-C-D drop-flight format:
Under 15 Girl’s Singles
Under 15 Girl’s Doubles
Under 15 Boy’s Singles
Under 15 Boy’s Doubles
Under 15 Mixed Doubles
45+ Women’s Singles
45+ Women’s Doubles
45+ Men’s Singles
45+ Men’s Doubles
45+ Mixed Doubles

Awards are given to first and second place finishers of all flights. I hope you can join us!

2024 Midwest Open Regionals

More information on the tournament webpage including great deals on our official hotel room blocks, sponsorship opportunities, cheer adds you can make for your kids/coaches/teammates in the program book, and more.

Experienced umpire that can help? Volunteer here
Interested in learning to umpire? Join the umpire clinic here.

Let your friends know you are attending! Join the facebook invite!

More volunteer opportunities here
Donate food to feed our volunteers here

Badminton Pro Shop is fully stocked!

Get high end gear from the top badminton brands for your high school season!

SPBA’s Pro Shop:

We have badminton shoes in many styles and all sizes! Come try on a pair of badminton shoes today!

We also currently have a large selection in Yonex badminton bags.

• Rackets (beginner to pro level)

• Badminton Shuttles (nylon & Feather of all levels)

• Kids Badminton Shoes Sizes 13, 1-6!)

• Adult Badminton Shoes (women’s & unisex all sizes and various colors and styles)

• Badminton Handheld Faster Footwork Trainer (comes in multiple colors)

• Badminton Racket Covers

• Badminton Racket Bags

• Badminton Grips (all colors of wilson & yonex grips available)

• Badminton Mini Bag Money Pouch

• Badminton Stickers

• Badminton Jewelry

• Badminton Bag Decorations

• Li-ning Badminton Towels

• Badminton Wilson Wristbands

• SPBA Water Bottles

• SPBA T-shirt

• Kids and Women’s Yonex Shirts

• Wilson/Nike/Adidas/ Babolat Resale Women’s Clothing

**The Pro Shop takes cash, check, or Zelle pay but not credit cards

The SPBA Proshop is open daily 5:30-9:30 p.m., and on weekend mornings from 9-11 a.m. We are also open Fridays from 11a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sign up today for the North Shore Open

The 12th Annual North Shore Open will be September 30th – October 1, 2023

The North Shore Open is a premier all ages tournament at the SPBA. Both adults and juniors of all levels are encouraged to participate. Events are held in A-B-C-D dropflight format in women’s singles, women’s doubles, men’s singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles. Awards are given to first and second place finishers of all flights. All SPBA students in levels Advanced Beginner and above should plan to play this event!  I hope everyone can join us!

ONLINE ENTRY FORM & DEADLINE:
All entries must be entered and paid in full through tournamentsoftware.com by Tuesday, September 26th to be eligible.
 
WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE
No refunds after September 26th.
 
SHARE:
Facebook Invite Let others know you are coming, find friends and partners attending the event!
 
TOURNAMENT WEBSITE
more details here!
 

Class Registration for the Summer or Fall Sessions!

The SPBA Summer Session goes until September 2nd. Sign up today pro-rated!

The SPBA Fall Session is September 5 – November 22nd. Sign up today!

Pre-registration for existing Summer Session SPBA students is Monday, July 24 – Sunday, July 30th. We are doing our pre-registration early this session so it doesn’t coincide with the birth of Coach Shannon’s baby and the start of school.

New Students of all levels looking to join for the fall session can register now, and will be notified of placements either July 31st-August 6th or more likely late August after Shannon welcomes the arrival of her new baby boy to her family!  We thank you for your patience and look forward to you joining us!

YONEX SPBA Midwest ORC

This year, the SPBA will again be hosting the largest junior tournament in the Midwest region for players across the country to earn important points towards qualifying for the Junior Nationals. With 524 players it is our biggest tournament yet!

Read more here for:
• official hotel links
• volunteer information
• umpire clinic for new umpires & signing up for existing umpires
• sponsorship and advertising opportunities
• schedules
• facebook invitation
• cheer ads you can put in our program book to support your kids, friends, students, teams, and coaches!
and more!