Frequently Asked Questions

We run a Monday and a Thursday session, each at a different location but both on the north side of town.

As we have limited capacity, we dont publically advertise any more than that to avoid the possiblity of too many unexpected visitors.

By all means drop us a message so we know you're wanting to join.

Monday and Thursday are the only sessions we operate. There is a maximum capacity (see below) and each session has its own waiting list.

Members can be part of both sessions, presuming there is space, or even join in one and be on the waiting list for the other.

Although under the same 'Doncaster Badminton' flag, the list of members between the two is totally independant.

Not at all, but if your friend wants to become a member as well, that's no problem.

Our sessions are designed to provide a collective environment for individuals so whether you come alone or with a friend, there is always a selection of other players who are there for the same reason.

Consistent participation, thats it!

As we're not part of a league, we don't have a requirement for a certain level of skill. However, to ensure our weekly sessions have a consistent and stable player base, we ask that our members join in at least an average of 50% of the time.

Unfortunately not. We hire the entire sports hall (4 courts) for our own exclusive use.

Subject to having space available, you may request to become one of our members to participate with our fully mixed session but with regrets, we cannot sub-let the courts.

The use of equipment (badminton posts and nets) comes with the hire of the hall. We use our own shuttlecocks.

Members generally bring their own racquets, although our players can hire them if they prefer, before investing in their own.

Hire of racquets is £2 per session, must be reserved in advance.

Unfortunately not. At present we can only allow adults.

Once players are registered as members, you are free just turn up when you're able.

Of course this means we have no definite numbers on a week-by-week basis.

Please bear in mind that we have a minimum participation requirement and players who are excessively absent may be asked to give up their space to another on the waiting list.

From week-to-week, there is no way to tell.

In the summer it can be a little quieter due to people on holiday.
January is typically busy, especially new players looking to make New Year resolutions to be more active.

We can cater for 16 players at once; 4 players per court (doubles) over 4 courts, while the rest sit out, so there may be a little waiting time between games.

We allow up to 30 registered players for each session but as you can imagine, if all turned up, it would be too much. For this reason we have a permitted maximum of 22 on any given session and players arriving late after those first 22 may be turned away.

We don't have a peg board or other system to rotate the players as some prefer to sit out longer than others.

The club is operated as an Unincorporated Association, ie a non-profit voluntary organisation that is run by just normal people like you who enjoy knocking a few shuttles about each week.

We are not associated or affiliated with any governing body or other club or association.

Something we haven't covered, please just contact us.