Governing body
USA Badminton (USAB)
Formerly American Badminton Association, USBA
Importance 3 out of 5Importance rating
The national federation for badminton in the United States. It sanctions tournaments, certifies coaches, hosts the national championships and sends teams to events such as the Sudirman, Thomas and Uber Cups. It began in 1936 as the American Badminton Association.
Key facts
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sport | Badminton | |
| Scope | National | |
| Name | Organised as the American Badminton Association in 1936; changed to USBA in 1978 and to USA Badminton in 1996 | USA Badminton: History, USA Badminton History |
| Founded | 1936, as the American Badminton Association | USA Badminton: History, USA Badminton History |
| Headquarters | 8275 E 11th Ave, Denver, Colorado, United States | USA Badminton: Our Team, Our Team page: address |
| Website | usabadminton.org |