Badminton anyone???

[V511]

lol...well i wouldn't say that...

I'm an old pupil of Alleyns and through their sports club (the edward alleyn club) i thought they had access to the schools sports facilities..and they have a big hall for badminton which i remember personally from many a game there 15 years ago..

Anyway i have emailed them to find out the score and will let you all know the result.

Simon

[MrNick]

Yea, sorry I kind of started this renewal of the badminton thread and then Iven been so busy i havent been able to follow through. I am certainly willing to take part - I have been looking around onlines for places but Im not really sure of a destination. How about the Fusion leisure center? I dont know if they have the facilities. But you can count me in for regular badminton - I am willing to help out with whatever is needed.

[V511]

Hello MrNick,

I have a couple of people interested in badminton so at minimum it sounds like we've got a doubles game sorted. Just need a location. I'm hoping to hear back from my old school Alleyns this week...but where else have you tried?

Simon

[will dex]

is thisn getting anywhere??

thanks

Will

[MrNick]

hello all

I havent really been able to find the time to set this up - i was again away this weekend for a birthday celebration and I have had to worka bit much the past few weeks. I saw the fusion leisure center is nearby and that they do have the capacity for badminton but i havent been able to call them. Can anyone who was part of the badminton group from the past chip in here with some input on how things went? I think we should try and see if we can do something this upcoming weekend to just see what kind of turnout we can get and try and work out the kinks. Does anyone have any idea of the availability of badminton facilities around the area? How many interested parties do we have? I agree that we need to try and kickstart this so we can actually go somewhere with this. Its about time to play some badminton.

Nick

[V511]

Hello all,

I think i may have found a solution. I had tried Dulwich Sports club, Jagsa and Alleyns without sucess but after checking with the Fusion place on Goose Green they said that there was another Fusion site in Camberwell Green that does it.

I rang them up and they do Badminton Mon-Sat at a cost ?8.65/hour for the hire of the court with no charges for number of people using it.

So if we got a doubles game going thats just over ?2 each for 1 hour. Sounds great to me! We can also hire racquets and shuttlecocks there if you don't have equipment.

So in reponse to what Nick wrote above, how abouts let try this weekend? Reply to this and we can see what numbers we get...

I think its only saturday though, they don't do it sunday.

Rgards,

Simon

[Keef]

When we used to do it, it was at the girls school the other side of peckham rye, it was good, but started getting harder to book courts. That and the fact we got a bit lazy. I'd like to give it another go sometime.

[martell1]

I'd be keen to play this Saturday (not too early though as I don't have a car and would have to make my way there via public transport!)

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

We were using the Fusion courts at Waverley School. The problem is that a Fusion card purchased at East Dulwich does not allow one to telephone book at Waverley, so you need to make sure you take out your membership at the Waverley branch, or trog up there in person to book.

Courts are available in the evening, mid-week up to 9 pm, I think. Depending on what activities are taking place, there are two to four courts.

[i can't do this for a couple of weeks, but organise away and I'll join in at some point].

[V511]

Hi Martell,

shame i couldn't join you for the jogging but maybe this weekend.

anyway, happy to hear you're interested in the badminton.

Thats 1 so far...

(To all: i did try Waverley but they sounded pretty heavily booked...Camberwell Fusion sounds easier to find spots...plus only need to jump on a 176/185 or 40 bus)

[martell1]

Hi, we are planning to run at 11am on Sunday (weather permitting). I am recovering from a sprained wrist from tennis, so badminton will be easier on the old joints! I'm in W Dulwich, so it might be a bit more complicated but will work out a plan. Keep me posted.

[MrNick]

I am in for sure for either day. I live right near the girls school next to Peckham Rye, so I can try and follow up with that depending on the situation. I had no idea it was an open to the public kind of place.

[V511]

Hello all,

I have a court booked for this Saturday 18th from 11-12pm. There are 2 of us going at the moment so if 2 of you want to come and join us to make a doubles game, feel free to get in touch.

The address is Camberwell Leisure Centre, Artichoke Place, off Camberwell Church Street, London SE5 8TS

(or in google maps here: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=SE5+8TS&ie=UTF8&ll=51.472669,-0.091195&spn=0.011815,0.033345&z=15 )

Kind regards,

Simon

[MrNick]

I will be there at 11:00 sharp. Does anyone know what bus I would need to take from the far corner of Peckham Rye (by the girls school)?

Nick

[V511]

ok cool.... 1 spot left people!

[MrNick]

If we dont find a fourth my girlfriend is interested in playing - she claims to be an old hand with a badminton racquet.

[V511]

Ok sounds good....we have 4 then...see you all on satuday.

Simon

[will dex]

just too laTE.. if we can get 6 i'll be there.. ?

[V511]

Hello Will,

We only have a court for 1hour this week so if the place is good, we can book it next time for a 2 hour session and then you and others could come along for sure....just want to make sure people have a good amount of time playing.

Hope thats ok,

Simon.

[MrNick]

My girlfriend, Cat, doesn't have a racquet, so does anyone know if they are available at our destination? I think more people can come if they would like and I can sacrifice some time if necessary. Its good to get as many people involved as possible. That being said, Simon has taken charge of this so its all at his discretion, I dont know much about where we are playing or anything.

[MrNick]

She has said if she is bumping someone out she is fine with just coming next week or whatever. So Will, if you want to come say so and we can act accordingly. I dont expect this to be too intense for our first of what i hope is many more bouts of badminton, so the more the merrier i say.

[martell1]

This might get a bit complicated - why don't we stick to the 4 of us for tomorrow and go from there? I don't have a racquet and will be hiring one at the venue.

[will dex]

cool, cheers Simon, what ill do is come on the next occasion to make 4 (or 8 of get 8)

cheers

Will

[MrNick]

Honestly Will, I dont know your situation, but if you want to come I almost think that may be a better foursome. My girlfriend is backing of her bold claims of abilities now that she has a place. That being said, if we dont hear anything on here before tommorrow she will come.

Aside from all that silliness, this should be good. Thanks Simon for organizing this.

Nick

[will dex]

OK OK, ill steal your girlfreinds place! (oops whose in trouble now??))

11am then