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29/10/2026

20 YEARS OF BADU SPORTS. ❤️‍🔥

From schools to communities, 20 years of creating opportunities for children and young people to move, grow and discover what’s possible through sport.

Tonight, we celebrate the people, partnerships and stories that have shaped BADU Sports, from our work across schools and education to the BADU community members who continue to find joy, connection and possibility through movement.

Join us for a special screening of Reimagining Movement, spotlight talks from our community and triathletes, food, and curated sounds by DJ ShakespeareSounds | Dancefloor Specialist 🪩 and .

🎬 127 Londoners. 26 boroughs. One shared journey.

📍 Block C, Hackney Bridge, E15 2SJ (meet point BADU Community & Placemaking)
⏰ Tonight, 6:30-8:30pm

Come through, celebrate with us, hear the stories and meet the people behind the movement. Whether you’ve been part of BADU from the beginning or are just getting to know us, there’s a place for you.

20 years of BADU Sport. WE DON’T GROW ALONE. WE MOVE TOGETHER. ❤️‍🔥

23/10/2026

🏊🏾‍♂️🚴🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️ BUILD YOUR FUTURE IN SPORT.
BADU x BRITISH TRIATHLON

We’re looking for ambitious individuals aged 18+ who want to develop their coaching skills, inspire young people and build a career in sport.

Together, BADU and British Triathlon British Triathlon are developing a new junior triathlon club in Hackney and creating pathways for aspiring coaches to progress towards performance and elite-level coaching.

WHAT’S ON OFFER?
🏅 Funded coaching qualifications, where confirmed as part of the programme
🤝 Professional mentoring and structured development
📚 Leadership, safeguarding and inclusive coaching training
🏊🏾‍♂️ Practical experience working with young athletes
🚀 Pathways towards performance coaching and potential paid opportunities

NO PREVIOUS TRIATHLON COACHING EXPERIENCE NEEDED.

This is a three-year development journey designed to help aspiring coaches build the skills, qualifications and experience to progress in the sport.

📍 INTERESTED? TAKE THE FIRST STEP.

Complete our Expression of Interest (EOI) in our bio

Join our information session with British Triathlon on 9 NOVEMBER to learn more about the programme, commitment and next steps.

Please share with someone who could see a future for themselves in coaching. 🙌🏾

22/10/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO. ⏳🔥

20 YEARS OF BADU SPORTS. A LEGACY IN MOTION.

We’re proud to present , honouring the communities shaping our legacy and celebrating Black heritage, culture and impact.

📍 Hackney Bridge, Block C, E15 2SJ
📅 29 OCTOBER // 6:30pm

YOUR FAVOURITE FLAVOURS BADU Community & Placemaking from 6pm
The countdown is ON. Be part of the moment.

RSVP NOW - LINK IN BIO.

20 years deep. The legacy lives on. 🖤

19/10/2026

HALF TERM. ALL IN. 🔥

One week. Every sport. All the energy.

From the court to the field, our October Half Term Camp is all about getting active, trying new things and making every day count.

⚡️ Move different. Play together. Find your game.
📅 26 to 30 October
📍 Gainsborough Primary School, E9
👟 Ages 5 to 11
⏰ 9am to 4:30pm, with after care until 6pm

READY TO PLAY?

🎟️ BOOK YOUR CHILD’S PLACE NOW. Visit the BADU Sports booking page to secure your spot.

15/10/2026

🏉 BADU x RFU | FREE T1 RUGBY COACHING CPD
BETTER COACHING. NEW POSSIBILITIES. MORE OPPORTUNITY THROUGH SPORT.

We’re teaming up with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to offer a free, in person T1 Rugby Coaching CPD for coaches, educators, PE teachers and community sports practitioners aged 16+.

T1 Rugby is a non-contact version of rugby that opens up new ways to introduce the game, develop skills and create opportunities for more young people to get involved.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build on your existing experience, this is your opportunity to strengthen your coaching practice, grow your confidence and explore new approaches you can take straight into your school, club or community.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN 👇
🏉 Practical coaching experience led by RFU coaching educators.
📚 Exclusive access to RFU coaching resources and learning materials.
🚀 Access to future training and development opportunities to support your continued growth.
🤝 Connections through the BADU workforce network, creating space to share knowledge, learn from fellow practitioners and build relationships that support your professional journey.

At BADU, we believe investing in the people who deliver sport is just as important as creating opportunities to play. By strengthening coaching skills, sharing knowledge and connecting practitioners, we can help create more inclusive sporting environments and open up new pathways for young people.

📍 Gainsborough Playing Fields, Here East, London E15 2GW
📅 Tuesday 27 October 2026
⏰ Arrival from 10am | Session: 10:30am11pm
🎟️ FREE | Ages 16+
📲 BOOK YOUR PLACE BY 23 OCTOBER.

Register your interest using the link in our bio or scan the QR code on the flyer. We’ll then share further information about accessing the RFU learning portal and preparing for the session.

Come ready to learn. Leave ready to put it into practice.

14/10/2026

BADU LITTLE BALLERS
MORE THAN A GAME.

Big kicks. Little steps. Growing confidence.

A fun introduction to football where little ones can move, explore, make friends and discover what they can do.

Through play, every session is a chance to build confidence, develop coordination, learn to work together and enjoy trying something new.

LEARN THROUGH PLAY. GROW THROUGH SPORT.

⚽ Football skills
💬 Communication & confidence
🤝 Friendship & teamwork
💥 Movement & coordination

AGES 3-5| NURSERY & RECEPTION
SATURDAYS · 9:10-10:10AM
City Academy School, Hackney, E9 6EA

EVERY LITTLE STEP COUNTS.
BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY ( LINK IN BIO)

13/10/2026

🏊🏾‍♂️ BADU MEN’S SWIM. MAKE SPACE FOR YOURSELF
We’re bringing something new to the water. 💦

Whether you’re new to swimming, building your confidence or ready to develop your skills, there’s a place for you.

🏊🏾 All swimming abilities welcome
🤝 Coaches who meet you where you are
📍 London Aquatics Centre, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20
📅 Fridays | 6:30-7:15pm
👊 Ages 18+

Come as you are. Find your pace. Make time for yourself.

READY TO GET IN?
Register your interest via the link in our bio and be part of what’s next.

05/10/2026

🚨 IT’S BACK! 🚨

BADU OCTOBER HALF TERM MULTI-SPORTS CAMP IS BACK. 💛

This half term, we’re bringing the energy back to Gainsborough for a week of sport, games, creativity, new experiences and BIG fun.

For ages 5-11, it’s a space to move, play, make friends and try something new, whether they’re already sport mad or just finding their thing.

🏀 Multisports
🎨 Arts & crafts
🤝 Team games & challenges
🌟 Exciting activities & trips where scheduled

📅 26-30 October
⏰ 9:00am–4:30pm
📍 Gainsborough Primary School, E9

£35 per day or £135 for the full week.
That’s £40 saved when you book the full week.

OFSTED REGISTERED ✔️
DBS CHECKED & FIRST AID TRAINED STAFF ✔️

Half term, sorted. Come move with us. 💛
🎟️ BOOK YOUR PLACE - LINK IN BIO

01/10/2026

RSVP PROUD2BE: WE MOVE TOGETHER 🖤

This is a big one.

As we enter 20 years of BADU, we’re exciting to announce one of our flagship moments, PROUD2BE.

A night to honour our community.

To celebrate the people who trusted us, believed in us and took a chance on something different.

127 Londoners. 26 boroughs. One journey.

We’re celebrating everyone who stepped forward and reimagined what movement could look like through Reimagining Triathlon.

The triathletes who showed up.
The partners who undertsood.
The community who kept us moving.
The people behind the scenes who made it possible.

Expect a special screening, spotlight conversations, food, connection, stories and a room full of people who have helped shape the journey.

6-9PM | HACKNEY BRIDGE, E15 2SJ (meet point BADU Community & Placemaking)

Come celebrate with us.
Come as you are.
Come with your people.
Come PROUD.

PROUD2BE: WE MOVE TOGETHER.

Black heritage. Shared journeys. Community in motion.

🖤 RSVP via the link in bio.

29/09/2026

WE’RE HIRING: SENIOR COMMUNITY PROJECT MANAGER 🌟

Badu Community CIC is looking for an experienced project manager with a professional background in sport or physical activity.

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can turn community ideas and partnership opportunities into well-planned, financially sustainable projects.
will assess project viability, build and challenge budgets, manage risk, work with partners and ensure approved projects are delivered properly.

You will need at least five years’ project-management experience, strong financial and commercial awareness, and the confidence to recommend when a project should proceed, be renegotiated or be declined.

22.5 hours per week | Monday, Wednesday and Friday
£27,000-£28,800 per annum
Six-month fixed-term pilot contract
Fully site-based at Here East, East London, E20
Apply by October 6th 2026, please share CV & Supporting Statement to [email protected] (full role description is in our bio!)

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