We are pleased to release the attached Prospectus for the All Africa School Championships 2026, which will be hosted by Badminton South Africa from 4 to 9 December 2026 at John Tyers Hall, Access Park, Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa.
The Championships will comprise:
- School Team Championships (Boys and Girls): 4–6 December 2026
- Individual Championships: 8–9 December 2026
In addition to the Championships, BCA will organise the following activities:
- BCA Shuttle Time 360 Training Camp: 2–3 December 2026
- BCA Shuttle Time 360 Africa Schools Forum: 7 December 2026
All participating delegations are expected to arrive in Cape Town on Tuesday, 1 December 2026.
Key Deadlines
Confirmation of Participation
Deadline for Member Associations to confirm their intention to participate:
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Submission of Entries
All entries must be submitted using the official Entry Form, including details of participating players and officials.
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
All entries must be confirmed by the respective Member Association.
Please note that no late entries will be accepted.
Eligibility and Competition Format
Only players born in 2007 or later are eligible to participate.
Each participating school must provide an official letter from its administration confirming that the nominated players are bona fide students who have attended the same school for at least one school calendar year, including 2026.
The School Team Championships will comprise separate boys’ and girls’ competitions, with each team consisting of a minimum of two boys or two girls, respectively. Each tie will consist of two singles and one doubles match.
The Individual Championships will comprise five events:
- Boys’ Singles (BS)
- Girls’ Singles (GS)
- Boys’ Doubles (BD)
- Girls’ Doubles (GD)
- Mixed Doubles (XD)
Players from different schools may be paired together for the Mixed Doubles event. The maximum number of entries per country for each event is detailed in the Prospectus.
BCA Shuttle Time 360 Africa Schools Forum
As part of the Championships, BCA will organise the Shuttle Time 360 Africa Schools Forum on 7 December 2026, bringing together teachers, Shuttle Time Coordinators, school-sport representatives and education stakeholders from across Africa.
The Forum will focus on promoting badminton in schools, strengthening the involvement of teachers and exploring how badminton can contribute to children’s physical, educational and personal development.
Member Associations are encouraged to invite and mobilise teachers, schools and relevant education stakeholders to participate in this initiative. Registration will be through an online registration form, as outlined in the Prospectus.
Submission of Associated Forms
All duly completed forms should be submitted to the organisers within the following deadlines:
- Visa Application Form: Friday, 30 October 2026
- Official Entry Form: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
- Accommodation Form: Friday, 6 November 2026
- Airport Transfer Form: Friday, 6 November 2026
- Accreditation Form: Friday, 20 November 2026
Visa application forms should be sent to office@badmintonsa.co.za.
Member Associations are kindly requested to carefully review the attached Prospectus, confirm their participation and ensure that all entries and required forms are submitted within the prescribed deadlines.
For any questions or further assistance, please contact:
Faadil Sayed
f.sayed@badmintonafrica.com
Rajae Rochdy
r.rochdy@badmintonafrica.com
BCA looks forward to welcoming your school teams to Cape Town for another exciting edition of the All Africa School Championships.. AASCH2026Prospectus
