Wednesdays 7pm beginners/improvers badminton games in Pimlico

Badminton games session on Wednesdays 7pm in Pimlico for beginners & improvers

Session info

These badminton games sessions are for beginners and improvers who want to play fun and friendly games with other players of a similar ability. All genders are welcome.

The sessions are 1 hour long, we play on 4 courts with the best Yonex 600 fast plastic shuttlecocks. Just bring your own badminton racquet.

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Day & time

Wednesdays from 7pm to 8pm.

Location

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.

VenueEntranceFacilitiesSite rules

ADDRESS: Pimlico Academy, 36 Lupus St, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3AT

STATIONS: Pimlico, Victoria, Vauxhall, St James’s Park, Sloane Square

MAP: Google Maps / Street View

EXACT MAP: Venue entrance / Sports hall

ROUTE: Citymapper

ROUTE: Transport for London (TFL)

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

We’re only taking players on a block booking basis for these beginners/improvers games sessions, and this will help ensure a good number of players each week. Book your place to play here.