In spite of the Allianz Junior Badminton Championship still being in its infancy, for coach Ahmad Yutih from SNH Academy it is a much looked forward to event.
The Allianz Junior Badminton Championship was formed in 2022 but is only into its second year in Sabah and Sarawak.
The Sabah leg of the event was not held in its inaugural year.
"After first taking part last year, we felt that the organisational level of AJBC is very high," said Ahmad.
"We don't have to worry about anything in terms of the organisation is concerned. We just bring the players and that's it.”
"Some of the other events, there were always issues with the Order of Play or not having enough players. So definitely, we look forward to this event every year. Afterall, the players also get a nice t-shirt each."
Based in Tawau - some 450km away from Kota Kinabalu - the SNH Academy has been around for more than 20 years.
They are proud of the fact that their oldest player is now aged 32-years-old.
There are currently around 70 players in SNH Academy where last year, four of their players made the cut to the Grand Finals of the Allianz Junior Badminton Championship in Kuala Lumpur.
"Other than the usual drills in badminton training, our philosophy is that the parents must play a part in the development of players," he added.
"While the drive from Tawau to Kinabalu is quite tiring, it is still an opportunity for family time travelling in a convoy with other families."