Badminton is open to residents of Laguna Woods Village and their
guests, only.  Residents must come to the courts with their guests. 

Come Join Us For a Game of Badminton!

Anyone who has played tennis, racquetball, table tennis or pickle ball (or virtually anyone else) is sure to enjoy badminton!  Come on out to the mini-gym at Clubhouse One to experience this sport.  Training and loaner rackets are available. This is a great way to exercise and enhance your health.  Our members strive to support  safe play, sportsmanship, fellowship and having fun!  Please check the schedule below for play times.  Also, check below in the DOCUMENTS section for the membership form.   You can print this form or pick up a form at the gym.

A little History of Badminton.

Ever wonder, why “badminton”? Battledore and Shuttlecock was originally the name of this sport. It was imported from India to England during colonial times.  It involved the Battledore bat (the racket) and the shuttlecock (the bird). In England the game gained popularity when play was established at Badminton House, a large country house that, according to Wikipedia, “…has been the principal seat of the Dukes of Beaufort since the late 17th century”. Apparently the players of this fine sport abandoned the name “Battledore and Shuttlecock” in favor of “badminton”…go figure!

LOCATION:

Club house 1, Mini Gym

SCHEDULE:

Mornings (played with nylon shuttlecocks/we have loaner racquets):

Mon, Wed and Fri           7:30AM – 9:50AM             Beginner – Intermediate

Tuesday and Thurs        7:30AM – 9:30AM             Beginner – Intermediate

Sat                                      8:00AM – 10:50AM           Beginner – Intermediate

Sun                                     8:00AM – 10:50AM           Beginner – Intermediate

Evenings Special note for evening players:  Please bring a feather bird for each night of play.  Usually, someone at the courts has birds for sale (at cost).  Should you purchase feather bird outside of the courts, we suggest you get the quality that usually starts at $22 and up for a tube (Big 5).  The less expensive birds do not fly well and seldom last a game.   New players/beginners do not need to bring a bird for their first night time play.

Guests (evening play) Guests must bring two quality feather birds for each night of play and their Laguna Woods sponsor must be with them at the  courts.  Also note that guests must be 12 years or older to play in the mini-gym.

Tues                            7:00PM – 9:30PM           Beginner to Advanced

Thurs                           7:00PM – 9:30PM           Beginner to Advanced

Fri                                 7:00PM – 9:30PM           Beginner to Advanced

Sat                                7:00PM – 9:30PM           Beginner to Advanced

Sun                               7:00PM – 9:30PM           Beginner to Advanced