Badminton
Badminton is a racket sport that involves hitting a shuttlecock over a net on indoor courts. Points are scored when the opponent is unable to return the shuttlecock before it hits the floor.
An Overview of Badminton
- Badminton is the world's fastest racquet sport, there's a raised net and you can play singles or doubles.
- The aim is to hit a shuttlecock, a cone shaped object usually made of feathers with a cork or rubber base, over the net with your racquet.
- If the shuttlecock lands inside your opponent's half, or if they fail to return it back over the net in the rally, you win the point.
- The first to 21 points will win a game, and a match is a best out of three games.
Courts can be found in schools, universities, leisure centres, badminton and mixed sports clubs.
Benefits
- It's can be a great aerobic exercise but the intensity is up to you, it can be energetic or a light workout.
- Find a tough opponent for a full-body workout that tests your agility and stamina.
- The tactics make it a good all round work out for your brain as well
- Your flexibility, balance and reaction speed is enhanced by all the twisting, turning, jumping and stretching
- Hand to eye co-ordination is tested, as are your reflexes
Costs
Cost to hire a court can vary across the country but generally it will set you back somewhere between £6 – £12 per hour and in some cases badminton court hire comes as part of a wider membership offer with Leisure Centre's membership benefits. Alternatively, you can just turn up and play at any of the No Strings sessions for just £3-£5 per session, with sessions lasting from one to three hours.
Involvement
You can play in a sports hall, or a school, leisure centre or social club even. You can also play outdoors - no court or net required - so long as the weather isn't too rough! If you're enjoying badminton and looking to make a bigger commitment, join a club. Most cater for social and competitive players at junior and senior level.
Adaptations and Equipment
For a beginner, badminton is a relatively low cost sport to start playing. If you want to buy your own equipment then you need to consider the racket and shuttles.
Racket: These are made of various lightweight materials. They come in many different makes and prices but If you are just starting the game you do not need to buy the most expensive racket. Buy a racket that suits you.
Shuttle: These are plastic or feathered. If you are just starting, plastic shuttles are ideal and cheaper. They come in three speeds - fast, medium and slow. Buy medium speed to start with until you know more about the game.
Facts
- Simon Archer and Jo Goode won Britain's first Olympic medal in Sydney 2000 - a bronze in the mixed doubles.
Find Badminton Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
National Governing Bodies
Badminton England
- Contact Email
- enquiries@badmintonengland.co.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 01908 268400
Senior Physical Activity and Sport Programme
As part of the University of Worcester Community engagement initiative, the SPAAS programme offers physical activity opportunities to individuals aged 60 or above within Worcestershire. SPAAS offers a wide variety of senior sports, exercise classes and ac
University of Worcester Badminton Performance Centre
Badminton performance centre held at the University of Worcester Arena every Tuesday and Thursday night 6 till 8pm. It caters for players aged 10 to 20 years. It provides top class coaching for beginner to elite players.
Worcester Badminton League
Singles and doubles badminton league in Worcester for all abilities, ages and sexes.
Nunnery Wood Sports Complex
Nunnery Wood Sports Complex is located to the rear of Nunnery Wood High School off Spetchley Road. The site benefits from leafy surroundings, being adjacent to both the Nunnery Woods themselves, and Worcester Countryside Centre.
Bishop's Badminton Club
We are a friendly, non-league badminton club that meets at 8pm each Thursday at Nunnery Wood Sports center.
Worcester Community Trust
Worcester Community Trust runs six Community Centres in Worcester. We have facilities available for hire for Sports Clubs from Meeting Rooms to Small Sports Halls and a 3G Synthetic Pitch. If you need a venue in Worcester please do not hesitate to contact
West Mercia Badminton Club
WMBC is a highly successful club based in Hindlip Worcester, with teams in Premier Division for Mens, Mixed, Ladies and Vets Doubles. With two club/match night’s each week, we provide the chance for regular competitive/recreational sessions. WMBC is a B
Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre
With an abundance of activities on offer, get the whole family involved and enjoy the fantastic facilities on offer at Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre.
Rivers Fitness Room
Exercise Studio
Squash Courts
25m Swimming Pool
4 Court Sports Hall
All Weathe
Manor Badminton Club
Manor Badminton Club are a badminton club based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire and we welcome members and visitors from the surrounding areas including Redditch, Droitwich, Solihull and Birmingham. We have junior and senior teams and compete in the Worcest
Ledbury Badminton Club
We are a friendly, social club, and welcome new members of a reasonable standard. By 'reasonable standard', we mean that you need to have played before, even if it was a while ago. We have a wide range of playing ability; our main aim is to have an enjoya
Barnt Green Badminton/Tennis
Barnt Green Badminton Club welcome all ages and abilities of badminton. They have 3 men's teams, 2 ladies teams and 2 mixed teams. As well as this provide coaching for social badminton and juniors.
Lye Badminton Club
Our club is one of the oldest in the Cradley and district Badminton League and is one very much for all ages. We play to a good standard but are always looking for new members to join.
HCK Badminton Club
HCK operates 8/9 teams every year in both the Worcestershire League and the Cradley League with playing opportunities in Mens doubles, Ladies doubles, Mixed doubles and Veterans.
Tenbury Badminton Club
Tenbury Badminton Club meets at Tenbury High School on Tuesday and Friday evenings during school term times.
There are players at all standards and abilities, if you wish to find out more about us, please do get in contact.
Colmers Farm Badminton Club
We are a vibrant and active badminton club, catering for children from relative beginners through to county standard.
Ashton Badminton Club
Visitors will always find a friendly welcome at Ashton Badminton Club. If you would like to come play badminton as a visitor, then please contact us in advance. This thriving and friendly badminton club is based in Kingswinford, just outside Dudley, Wes
Wye Badminton Club
We are both a social and competitive club, currently running 5 teams across the Herefordshire and Wyedean Badminton leagues.
We have approximately 20 members but are always looking for new members so please contact us if your are interested in playing
The Herefordshire Academy For Junior Badminton
The Herefordshire Badminton Academy (HBAcademy) was started by local badminton players and coaches to provide young people with the opportunity to experience, enjoy and develop their ability and potential in the sport of badminton.
Herefordshire Badminton Academy
Provide badminton to all abilities and ages of young person in Herefordshire from 6 - 21. Club Mark and Badminton England Premier Club. Level 2 coaches and a supportive ethos and culture
Ross Badminton Club
We're a friendly club with around 30 regular players competing in the Hereford, Wyedean and Gloucester leagues. Players who just want to play socially are also very welcome. We train on Monday and Friday evenings from 7 - 10pm at John Kyrle High School.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
Badminton Development Fund
The Badminton Development Fund has been set up by Badminton England to provide financial investment to support our badminton community, to grow the game.