Q:  IS THAT THE GAME WHERE YOU HIT THE LITTLE FEATHERY THING?   

A:  Yes.  That ‘feathery thing’ is called a Shuttlecock or Birdie. 

Q:  ISN’T BADMINTON FOR OLDER PLAYERS?

A:  The beauty of Badminton is that it is good for people of all ages, sizes and levels of competence.

Q:  IS THERE A CRECHE?

A:  Yes.  We have a crèche facility available.

Q:  IS IT EXPENSIVE?

A:  No.  Free introductory game.  Our current annual membership fee is $25.00 and our weekly playing fee is $8.00 (plus $3 for crèche).

Q:  I’VE NEVER PLAYED BEFORE – DOES THAT MATTER?

A:  No.  Many of our members started with little or no experience.  We’re happy to show you the ropes.

We’ve been playing daytime Badminton for several years at the Boardman Stadium in Sunbury. We have a Monday morning social group and our Thursday Batanrouge team-based groups.  Our current membership comprises women of all ages (25 – 68!) and levels of ability.  Many of our members had never played the game before but have made their way up the ranks.

We’re all a bit too social and enjoy morning tea in between our games.  Sometimes, we go to tournaments at other venues and we have been known to host a tournament or two ourselves.

Monday players are allocated to sections one, two and three based on their level of experience.  Once a player has maintained an average score over a three-week period, they are then promoted to the next section.

Thursday players are assigned to a team and continue to play with that team throughout the season.

·        16 Overlapping feathers are used to make a shuttle which weights between 4.74 and 5.50 grams.  The best shuttles are made from goose feathers (with top quality feathers coming from the left wing!)

·        The fastest smash recorded is 332Kph at the 2005 Sudirman Cup in Beijing.

·        The name ‘Badminton’ comes from a stately home is Gloucestershire, England – home of the Duke of Beaufort.

·        Badminton has its origins in ancient civilizations in Asia and Europe with a game called ‘battledore (bat or paddle) and shuttlecock.

·        A contemporary form of the game was played in India in the 1800’s and was called ‘Poona’.

·        At its top level, Badminton is an extremely physically demanding sport which requires strength, endurance, muscular power, agility, speed endurance, anaerobic power and a capacity to accelerate / decelerate.

·        Badminton is the fastest racquet sport.

If you’re after a fast moving sport that requires a lot of quick movements, is played indoor and can be fun for the whole family – this is for you.

It is also an easy sport to try – just come along and away you go.  We have racquets or you can bring your own.

Now playing at the Boardman Stadium - Wilsons Lane, Sunbury

Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club

PO Box 2187, Sunbury, 3429, Victoria

MONDAY GAMES:

  ELEANOR - 9744-4118

THURSDAY GAMES:

  CINDY - 9744-3064

WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT?