This 3 hour badminton games session is for players who can play fairly well, at lower intermediate level or higher. All genders are welcome at this session.
We play on 4 courts and provide Yehlex Club feather shuttlecocks. Just bring your own badminton racquet.
Please read the following information in full for details of how to get to the venue, which entrance gate to use, what facilities are available, and site rules that you must follow.
ENTRANCE: Come to the main entrance of Pimlico Academy and the receptionist will let you in. If the receptionist isn’t there then just wait for them to return. Tell them that you’re there for the PlayFit sports session, then go down the stairs and follow the corridor to the right, then through the dining room which leads to the sports hall.
CAR PARKING: Free car parking on street
BICYCLE PARKING: Bike racks by venue entrance
FACILITIES: There are changing rooms, toilets and water fountains by the entrance of the court.
ARRIVAL: Arrive 5-10 minutes before the session start time to find the venue entrance, get to the sports hall, get changed and be ready to start promptly. Do not start practising or playing on court before the session start time.
SPECTATORS: Both the venue and our club rules are that there are no spectators. Friends/parents can go to a cafe nearby and return at the end of the session.
BASKETBALL HOOPS: No dunking, no hanging on the rim or net, no slamming the backboard. There is a zero tolerance policy to ensure that the hoops, net and backboard are not damaged.
SMOKING: No smoking or vaping anywhere on the venue grounds.
ALCOHOL: Please don't drink alcoholic drinks on-site, and don't come to play under the influence.
NUTS: Please don't bring or consume nuts or products containing nuts on-site.
ANIMALS: No dogs or other animals allowed on the venue grounds.
Clothes & equipment
Bring your own ball to warm up with and bring a plain black t-shirt and a plain white t-shirt, a plain white t-shirt and also a plain red t-shirt so we can divide players into teams. We can lend you a ball for your first time but you'll need to bring your own ball after that.
You can wear suitable indoor sports trainers. To ensure best grip and performance, don't wear your indoor trainers outdoors on the way to the sports hall.
You can wear any comfortable sports clothes, such as shorts and t-shirt, and indoor sports trainers. To ensure best grip and performance, don't wear your indoor trainers outdoors on the way to the sports hall.
Bring your own badminton racquet. We don't have racquets for hire, but you can buy one from any sports store.
You can wear any comfortable sports clothes, such as shorts and t-shirt, and indoor sports trainers. To ensure best grip and performance, don't wear your indoor trainers outdoors on the way to the sports hall.
Optionally you can bring knee pads if you want to use them.
Safety
– Check the Covid guidelines before playing. – For everyone’s safety, please cut your fingernails short and remove all jewellery including rings, bracelets, watches and fitness trackers. – You are responsible for your personal safety and your belongings at all times.
Block book for the quarter
This secures your place every week at this session, helps you stay consistent and committed, works out cheaper, saves booking stress each week, helps to ensure a consistent number of players and supports our club.
Q1 2025
Dates: Wed 8 Jan to Wed 26 Mar Closures: None scheduled Weeks: 12 Fee: 204.00 (≡ £17 per week) Payment:Pay here.
Train and play at least twice per week as consistent practice and repetition of skills reinforces proper techniques, and leads to the development of muscle memory and better co-ordination, resilience, focus and quick decision-making under pressure in game situations.
And frequent training sessions help build the necessary muscle strength, power, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance required for effective play in matches, helping to become a proficient and well-rounded badminton player.