About us
We are a friendly but competitive badminton club that has been going strong for over 30 years. We have a range of standards (high beginner, right up to advanced level) from individuals who haven’t played in years, to ex county players, and of all ages. We are always on the look out for new members and want to encourage as many people to get involved in the future of the sport and be a part of Wellington Badminton Club.
We are affiliated with Badminton England and currently run mens and mixed teams in the Aldershot & Camberley District League. Please see the FAQs section below for more information…
Committee
Jordan Beardmore – Chairperson
Richard Hinton – Treasurer
David Turner – Secretary
Alankrita Mamgain – Match Secretary
Team Captains
Simon Parsons – Mens 6
Katy Gravett – Mixed 6
FAQS
Where and when do you play?
We play on Wednesday evenings all year round from 7:30pm to 10pm. We do lose the occasional evening if Christmas or New Year fall around a Wednesday or if the college are using the hall (this is very rare).
We can be found at the Wellington Health and Fitness Club which is in the grounds of Wellington College. There are shower facilities and a great sports bar where we tend to socialise after club night which is open until 11:30pm. The badminton is played in an excellent sports hall which houses eight courts – we have four courts throughout the season. If there is a home match, club night players will have two or three courts available throughout the evening.
What standard do you play?
We play a good social and competitive level of ladies, mens and mixed doubles from high beginner all the way up to advanced level with teams in various divisions in the Aldershot and Camberley league.
Our high beginner level means that you have had some previous experience playing badminton and have a good foundation of both technical ability and tactical knowledge of the game. We encourage you to come along and try us out and we can both see if we are the right club for you.
How much does it cost to join?
Members pay by monthly standing order or yearly which pays for courts, shuttles and it also covers affiliation to the local leagues and Badminton England if you are selected to play in the league. We currently charge an additional £2 for each home and away match you play if you play in a league.
Ladies – £20 per month (£240 yearly)
Men – £22 per month (£264 yearly)
Visitors – £7 per session (This fee is to be paid when you visit. Please contact us to arrange a time for your visit)
What are the club rules and regulations?
We try to keep things relatively informal, but like most clubs, we have a committee, a constitution and a child protection policy (as we welcome members who are under 18). We operate a ‘peg’ system for picking matches during the club night and this provides members with a variety of games throughout the evening.
Do you play singles and doubles?
We usually only play doubles – both level and mixed. If you want to play predominantly singles, then we are probably not the club for you. However, if you want to play the odd singles game towards the end of a club night when the courts are less busy, that is fine.
What shuttles do you use?
We use good quality Yonex Aerosensa 20 or 30 feather shuttles depending on shuttlestock and the time of year.
We hope this covers everything – if you have any more queries do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!