Play badminton in HCMC VIETNAM

[tifam]

One of these days staying in Ho Chi Minh city for business,studying or traveling, if you need, you could play badminton at one of many inhouse courts in:
1. The Cultural Housing of Labor, 55B, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai st, dist 3. Three wooden-floor courts.
2. The Ky Hoa club on campus of Ky Hoa hotel, Ba Thang Hai st, dist 10.Four carpeted courts.
3. The Rang Dong club, 353 alley,Nguyen Trong Tuyen st, dist Tan Binh.Three carpeted courts.
4. The Phu Tho club, 1 Ly Thuong Kiet st,dist 11. Ten wooden-floor courts.
5. The 7th Military Region club, Hoang Van Thu st, dist Phu Nhuan. Four wooden-floor courts
...
The badminton playing fee in HCMC may be cheapest in the world, about 1.5 USD per hour (not including shuttle cock). Further, if you stay there in a long time, you could register to become a member of above clups.
WELCOME!:)

[Birdiegut]

Hi Tifam,
Thank u for the information. Just wish to know, are there any sport facilities available that are run by sport authority or people association or community?
What is the minimun booking hours for each session? Can foreighner book these courts? Or are they subject to different charging rate? Thanks.
Lee

One of these days staying in Ho Chi Minh city for business,studying or traveling, if you need, you could play badminton at one of many inhouse courts in:
1. The Cultural Housing of Labor, 55B, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai st, dist 3. Three wooden-floor courts.
2. The Ky Hoa club on campus of Ky Hoa hotel, Ba Thang Hai st, dist 10.Four carpeted courts.
3. The Rang Dong club, 353 alley,Nguyen Trong Tuyen st, dist Tan Binh.Three carpeted courts.
4. The Phu Tho club, 1 Ly Thuong Kiet st,dist 11. Ten wooden-floor courts.
5. The 7th Military Region club, Hoang Van Thu st, dist Phu Nhuan. Four wooden-floor courts
...
The badminton playing fee in HCMC may be cheapest in the world, about 1.5 USD per hour (not including shuttle cock). Further, if you stay there in a long time, you could register to become a member of above clups.
WELCOME!:)

[kawasaki]

Hi Tifam,
Thank u for the information. Just wish to know, are there any sport facilities available that are run by sport authority or people association or community?
What is the minimun booking hours for each session? Can foreighner book these courts? Or are they subject to different charging rate? Thanks.
Lee

ALL OF THEM ARE VERY GOOD , THE FEE IS ONE OF THE CHEAPEST IN THE WORLD. MAXIMUM IS AROUND 3$ SING/ 1 HOUR IN EVERY CLUB. ANYONE CAN BOOK WITH THE SAME PRICES. AS I KNOW , 1 PLACE THE BEST IS IN BENTRE PROVINCE (80 KN FROM HCM TO THE SOUTHWEST) WITH THE NAME "THANH TRUC BADMINTON CLUB " . COME THERE IF YOU DONT MIND ,....IT IS REALLY VERY GOOD .U CAN RELY FOR ME THEN I CAN GIVE YOU THAT CLUB TELEPHONE NUMBER AND ITS ADRESS ALSO ..

[Birdiegut]

Hi Kawasaki,
I am now at HCMC from 03/10/05 till 14/10/05. Can u give me the phone number and address of District 5 venues. Thanks.
Lee:D
My mobile:0909371975

ALL OF THEM ARE VERY GOOD , THE FEE IS ONE OF THE CHEAPEST IN THE WORLD. MAXIMUM IS AROUND 3$ SING/ 1 HOUR IN EVERY CLUB. ANYONE CAN BOOK WITH THE SAME PRICES. AS I KNOW , 1 PLACE THE BEST IS IN BENTRE PROVINCE (80 KN FROM HCM TO THE SOUTHWEST) WITH THE NAME "THANH TRUC BADMINTON CLUB " . COME THERE IF YOU DONT MIND ,....IT IS REALLY VERY GOOD .U CAN RELY FOR ME THEN I CAN GIVE YOU THAT CLUB TELEPHONE NUMBER AND ITS ADRESS ALSO ..

[kawasaki]

Hi Kawasaki,
I am now at HCMC from 03/10/05 till 14/10/05. Can u give me the phone number and address of District 5 venues. Thanks.
Lee:D
My mobile:0909371975

dear Mr .Lee

i am still in singapore so i cant help you ...im really sorry
but my friend , FUN ,the guy used to play with us will go back on this Thursday . He will contact you . dont worry . i promise that my friend will take you around and play until u cant play :D:D

about "THANHTRUC CLUB " , IT'S VERY FAR ABOUT 80KM FROM HCM TO THE WEST ..IF YOU WANT , I CAN SHOW YOU HOW TO COME THERE ......

[Birdiegut]

Kawasaki,
OK. I will wait for friend Phuong's call. Anyway, enjoy yr stay in Spore.Just call Edward if u have problem.
Lee:D

dear Mr .Lee

i am still in singapore so i cant help you ...im really sorry
but my friend , FUN ,the guy used to play with us will go back on this Thursday . He will contact you . dont worry . i promise that my friend will take you around and play until u cant play :D:D

about "THANHTRUC CLUB " , IT'S VERY FAR ABOUT 80KM FROM HCM TO THE WEST ..IF YOU WANT , I CAN SHOW YOU HOW TO COME THERE ......

[kawasaki]

Kawasaki,
OK. I will wait for friend Phuong's call. Anyway, enjoy yr stay in Spore.Just call Edward if u have problem.
Lee:D

thanks so much . i hope you to have some nice games in KY Hoa` park . :D

[Birdiegut]

Hi Kawasaki,
Yr fren Phuong called me and he said he will meet me on Sunday. Well, see how things go. Anyway,thanks ok!!! I have alots of badminton in HCMC.Played at Ky Hoa, Ann Duong Voung near to the Kindergarten and also at the cultural Centre at District 1.Slowly,I am getting used to the place here and only problem: cant communicate in Vietnamese,that is all. I will be back in Spore by this Friday afternoon after 2pm. C u real soon.:)
Lee:D

thanks so much . i hope you to have some nice games in KY Hoa` park . :D

[kawasaki]

Hi Kawasaki,
Yr fren Phuong called me and he said he will meet me on Sunday. Well, see how things go. Anyway,thanks ok!!! I have alots of badminton in HCMC.Played at Ky Hoa, Ann Duong Voung near to the Kindergarten and also at the cultural Centre at District 1.Slowly,I am getting used to the place here and only problem: cant communicate in Vietnamese,that is all. I will be back in Spore by this Friday afternoon after 2pm. C u real soon.:)
Lee:D

dear Mr.lee
oh , you are playing too many places .Im very happy when i hear this. yes , enjoy your games as long as you want.Phuong will take you to some places in that you will be very tired ..hiiiiiiiiiii:D .
hope to see you soon . bye .good luck

[Birdiegut]

HI Kawasaki,
Thank u. I met Phuong and he brought me to quite a number of places.He will be joining me to play Cau Long at HCMC: Ann Duong Vuong and Ky Hoa Park, I will be back by Friday, Hope to see u all then. Bye;)
Lee:D

dear Mr.lee
oh , you are playing too many places .Im very happy when i hear this. yes , enjoy your games as long as you want.Phuong will take you to some places in that you will be very tired ..hiiiiiiiiiii:D .
hope to see you soon . bye .good luck

[kawasaki]

HI Kawasaki,
Thank u. I met Phuong and he brought me to quite a number of places.He will be joining me to play Cau Long at HCMC: Ann Duong Vuong and Ky Hoa Park, I will be back by Friday, Hope to see u all then. Bye;)
Lee:D

Oh wonderful! i am looking forward to hearing some exciting games from you . i think u will be liked me while we were in KL malaysia hehhehe:D

see u on friday.

[Yvonne Ho]

Will be in HCMC from 2nd - 4th Nov 05. Would love to play badminton there. Can anyone help me? My email address is yvo_ho@yahoo.com.

Cheers,
Yvonne

[Loh]

HI Kawasaki,
Thank u. I met Phuong and he brought me to quite a number of places.He will be joining me to play Cau Long at HCMC: Ann Duong Vuong and Ky Hoa Park, I will be back by Friday, Hope to see u all then. Bye;)
Lee:D

Hi Mr Lee

How about some pics of places you played and visited? :D

And do tell us more about your stay there. Now that budget airlines are available, I'm sure many Singaporeans (and Malaysians) are keen to visit if badminton can form part of our itinerary! Any recommendations of where to stay and the associated costs? :)

[Yvonne Ho]

i will be staying at park hyatt hotel. can i know which court is nearest to the hotel? is there any number i can call to book the court? thanks :)


One of these days staying in Ho Chi Minh city for business,studying or traveling, if you need, you could play badminton at one of many inhouse courts in:
1. The Cultural Housing of Labor, 55B, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai st, dist 3. Three wooden-floor courts.
2. The Ky Hoa club on campus of Ky Hoa hotel, Ba Thang Hai st, dist 10.Four carpeted courts.
3. The Rang Dong club, 353 alley,Nguyen Trong Tuyen st, dist Tan Binh.Three carpeted courts.
4. The Phu Tho club, 1 Ly Thuong Kiet st,dist 11. Ten wooden-floor courts.
5. The 7th Military Region club, Hoang Van Thu st, dist Phu Nhuan. Four wooden-floor courts
...
The badminton playing fee in HCMC may be cheapest in the world, about 1.5 USD per hour (not including shuttle cock). Further, if you stay there in a long time, you could register to become a member of above clups.
WELCOME!:)

[Birdiegut]

Hi Loh,
OK. I used to stay at Su Van Hanh near junction of Huong Vuong at District 5. This place is near An Duong Plaza. Basically district 5 is a Chinatown areas where there are more Vietnamese chinese reside. They tend to speak cantonese more than mandarin.Just next to No:65, Ann Duong Voung, just besides the Kindergarten, there is four Indoor Doom shaped badminton courts. U have to be alert to see the word "Cau Long" which means shuttle if I am not wrong.U have to walk through the lane n pass the basketball court before u see the badminton court venue which have a sliding door.I used to play at this place and also at Ky Hoa Hotel compound's indoor badminton courts. I also played at 553, nguyen Tri Phuong at District 10, and also at No:2, Nguyen Van Chu.at district 1.At Phu Tho Club, there are 12 badminton courts.I will try to take some pictures of these places when I am up there. I will be there by this coming Monday 24/10/05 n v be back in Spore by 29/10/05. Hope that my digicam work!:p Any Bc members staying near District 1 or 10 or 11 can pm me if u want to play. I v try to arrange for u.:D
That is provided I am up there.
Lee:)

Hi Mr Lee

How about some pics of places you played and visited? :D

And do tell us more about your stay there. Now that budget airlines are available, I'm sure many Singaporeans (and Malaysians) are keen to visit if badminton can form part of our itinerary! Any recommendations of where to stay and the associated costs? :)

[Loh]

Hi Loh,

I will be there by this coming Monday 24/10/05 n v be back in Spore by 29/10/05. Hope that my digicam work!:p Any Bc members staying near District 1 or 10 or 11 can pm me if u want to play. I v try to arrange for u.:D
That is provided I am up there.
Lee:)

Thankyou for the info.

Do you normally go up with friends or you go there for business. And who do you play with if you don't have your own group. Is it alright just to join any group playing there?

I see that you'll be going again next week. Are you a frequent traveller there? Care to tell us how much it costs for the basics like return air fare, hotel rate (like the one you are staying, what sort of basic facilities, are they ok?), internal transportation, food. I guess they'll be much cheaper than in Spore.

Is is possible to arrange a friendly match with BC Singapore, if we are able to interest members here to make a trip there? :)

[permanis]

Hi Yvonne,

Your hotel is in Dong Khoi district ( the HCMC CBD).There are some places to play. The normal rule as in any foreign country is to turn up at the court and see if the people playing matches your standard ( depanding on your level of skills). You can ask them politely if you can join them for a game or two. I find the Vietnamese most friendly and don't mind you joining them for a game. It's best you bring along your own shuttle as your contribution.
Personally I prefer Ky Hoa Park badminton courts.It is a huge park but with lots of sporting facilities. It's about 25000 dongs by taxi. It's alwasy busy after 5.00 and you can see if the players playing are to your level of play. If not, you can always watch people play badminton or tennis ( there are 15 10 tennis courts including covered courts), go for a walk in the park, have the racket restrung at the sport shop, or have a meal there or do some shopping at the night market near the park or at Cach Mach Trang Tam/Ba Thang Hai area.
The downside is that the Vietnamese don't speak much English and most of the time you play the game is using sign language.If you are interested in Ky Hoa Park badminton hall, let me know. I can direct you to the gang I used to play when I was there. Alternatively most mornings there are thousands of players playing badminton in the open air in parks at 6.00a.m onwards. See the standard and ask if you can join them for a game.
For further infomraiton, you can always contact me at permanis@hotmail.com

Permanis





i will be staying at park hyatt hotel. can i know which court is nearest to the hotel? is there any number i can call to book the court? thanks :)

[Birdiegut]

Hi Loh,
Yes, I am a frequent traveller to HCMC. I will up there for business trips. During daytime, I will travel with my Vietnam counterpart, whereas nitetime, I will usually go for games.I came to know two groups of Vietnamese and they are playing badminton almost every nites. OK. Here is the fees to pay if u play regularly with them.For Ky Hoa group, they charge $150,000 Dong for three days a week's game. If u opt for everyday, then the charges will be $250,000 Dong.For An Duong Vuong 's group, the charges is $100,000 Dong for three days per week. Just for yr infor, the exchange rate for Spore dollar is S$1/- is to about $9400/- Dong.;) As for Hotel, the carges can range from US$60/- per nite to US$80/- per nite for 3* to 4*, depend on Districts.I dont stay in hotel.As I am frequently go there, I stay in my rented apartment.:D The airfare from Singapore to Vietanm with return trip is around S$360/-++. If u are going on SQ with two pax n return at the same time, then it is cheaper. Promotion lah!:D It is possible to arrange for Spore BC members to have friendly games with them but must be at HCMC. They are some but not many who also travel out of Vietnam but not frequently.The cost of living there is cheap. As for food, most of our Sporeans may find the road side or normal eating shops not so hygienic but it is ok.Some of the restaurants in District 1 serve wonderful and delicious foods. U may also go for a Saigon river boat cruise with music and food serve on board.The cruise will always last at least for an hour or more.As for return trip, remember to have US$12/- or $200,000/- Dong ready for airport tax.Just PM me if u are interested in the makan places.Thanks.
Lee:D

Thankyou for the info.

Do you normally go up with friends or you go there for business. And who do you play with if you don't have your own group. Is it alright just to join any group playing there?

I see that you'll be going again next week. Are you a frequent traveller there? Care to tell us how much it costs for the basics like return air fare, hotel rate (like the one you are staying, what sort of basic facilities, are they ok?), internal transportation, food. I guess they'll be much cheaper than in Spore.

Is is possible to arrange a friendly match with BC Singapore, if we are able to interest members here to make a trip there? :)

[Loh]

Hello Lee

You can be our Singapore resource person on Vietnam HCMC badminton. You seem to know the badminton scene there very well. And you gave us a useful guide to the financial aspects as well.

I'm sure from now onwards, many Singaporean BFers will consult you before making a badminton trip up north. You'll be our Vietnam specialist.

Thank you once again for being so helpful. :)

[Birdiegut]

Hi Loh,
Thanks for yr suggestion. I am trying to help anyone who come to HCM and is interested in the game. Just love this game n help those who are interested, that's all.;)
Lee:D

Hello Lee

You can be our Singapore resource person on Vietnam HCMC badminton. You seem to know the badminton scene there very well. And you gave us a useful guide to the financial aspects as well.

I'm sure from now onwards, many Singaporean BFers will consult you before making a badminton trip up north. You'll be our Vietnam specialist.

Thank you once again for being so helpful. :)

[permanis]

Hi All,

I guess we are should be enternally grateful to Birdiegut in providing helpful info regarding badminton in HCMC. To side track the matter, I believe tourism there is set to boom. Now that relationships between American and Vietnam has improved with Vietnam Airline flying to America this month (after 30 long years of waiting), there will be lots of Americans who will be visit Nam either as a place or for sentimental reason such as the war veterans who fought in Vietnam ( including US presidential hopeful Senator Kerry whose fighter plane was shot down and was jailed in Hanoi Hilton). This was reinforced by yesterday TV show interview with Eugene Levy and Samuel L Jackson ( the duo in their latest movie), where Jackson mentioned that his next holiday is to visit HCMC and check it out for himself because he has heard so much about the place. That was a good promotion for Vietnam. David Hasselhoff was on the first United Airline flight to HCMC early this year.

A holiday combine with a bit of badminton will be fun in Vietnam. If you can, make a side trip to Nha Trang in Central Vietnam for a holidays. People keep saying it is like Phuket 30 years ago.


Permanis



Hi Loh,
Thanks for yr suggestion. I am trying to help anyone who come to HCM and is interested in the game. Just love this game n help those who are interested, that's all.;)
Lee:D

[Birdiegut]

Hi Permanis,
Good to hear from u. I am now in HCMC for a week till this Saturday. By then I will be back in Spore. Hope that when u are up here, u can guide to some of the delicious food locations. I think u know quite a number of places for good food;) Introduce to all of us,ok:D . We will love to hear from u.Besides having fun in games, we can enjoy good food too.:p
Lee:D

Hi All,

I guess we are should be enternally grateful to Birdiegut in providing helpful info regarding badminton in HCMC. To side track the matter, I believe tourism there is set to boom. Now that relationships between American and Vietnam has improved with Vietnam Airline flying to America this month (after 30 long years of waiting), there will be lots of Americans who will be visit Nam either as a place or for sentimental reason such as the war veterans who fought in Vietnam ( including US presidential hopeful Senator Kerry whose fighter plane was shot down and was jailed in Hanoi Hilton). This was reinforced by yesterday TV show interview with Eugene Levy and Samuel L Jackson ( the duo in their latest movie), where Jackson mentioned that his next holiday is to visit HCMC and check it out for himself because he has heard so much about the place. That was a good promotion for Vietnam. David Hasselhoff was on the first United Airline flight to HCMC early this year.

A holiday combine with a bit of badminton will be fun in Vietnam. If you can, make a side trip to Nha Trang in Central Vietnam for a holidays. People keep saying it is like Phuket 30 years ago.


Permanis

[permanis]

Hi Birdiegut
Good to see you are a frequent visitor to Vietnam.You should be getting all the frequent points judging by all the trips there.I hope you do play some badminton there. Yes there are lots of eating places in HCMC but in actual fact I was eating Malaysian food regularly at Satay House in Mach Din Chi. Maybe it was near where I lived.But the pho place next door is equally good too if you want a change of taste. As for the river cruise, you might as well skip the food (so and so only) and just take the boat trip which usually leaves at about 9.00. After that you can all have a drink or two at that cowboy pub opposite the pier shouting Hoi ( I never knew what hoi meant but I believe it to be cheers/yam seng/kam pei). That's all for food and drinks for the moment.Now, we must not divert from badminton....
Cheers and all the best.

Permanis




Hi Permanis,
Good to hear from u. I am now in HCMC for a week till this Saturday. By then I will be back in Spore. Hope that when u are up here, u can guide to some of the delicious food locations. I think u know quite a number of places for good food;) Introduce to all of us,ok:D . We will love to hear from u.Besides having fun in games, we can enjoy good food too.:p
Lee:D

[adidas_lee]

Hi
Just imagine today, I play with the Distric 10 champion at 553, Nguyen Tri Phuong. Wow, his skill is fantastic. Heard that he played badminton since he was a child.:eek: Well, my vietnamese partners and me got thrashed, 21 to 12:crying: My opponents kept on attacking my partner. Maybe they know my partner is not that experienced.:o Well, that is the way of the game. His weapon is his powerful smash. Got many good players too.Enjoy the games there. In future, if u are here,hope u can join in:D
Adidas:)

Hi Birdiegut
Good to see you are a frequent visitor to Vietnam.You should be getting all the frequent points judging by all the trips there.I hope you do play some badminton there. Yes there are lots of eating places in HCMC but in actual fact I was eating Malaysian food regularly at Satay House in Mach Din Chi. Maybe it was near where I lived.But the pho place next door is equally good too if you want a change of taste. As for the river cruise, you might as well skip the food (so and so only) and just take the boat trip which usually leaves at about 9.00. After that you can all have a drink or two at that cowboy pub opposite the pier shouting Hoi ( I never knew what hoi meant but I believe it to be cheers/yam seng/kam pei). That's all for food and drinks for the moment.Now, we must not divert from badminton....
Cheers and all the best.

Permanis

[permanis]

Hello Adidas,

Your District 10 champion certainly looks impressive.HCMC is the powerhouse of badminton in Vietnam and the top Vietnamese players are from that city ( it's similar in Australia where most of the top players are all mostly Victorians).Their standard is nowhere near to the other South East Asian powerhouse like Malaysia, Indonesia or Thailand.However the game is extremely popular there and they have hired many Chinese coaches to raise their standard.It's a matter of time before their standard starts to attract attention but not now.They have only one good player Nguyen Tien Minh at regional circuit level.I read somewhere that a Vietnamese player is the captain of the NUS badminton team.On the whole, their standard can only go up.

Cheers

Permanis





Hi
Just imagine today, I play with the Distric 10 champion at 553, Nguyen Tri Phuong. Wow, his skill is fantastic. Heard that he played badminton since he was a child.:eek: Well, my vietnamese partners and me got thrashed, 21 to 12:crying: My opponents kept on attacking my partner. Maybe they know my partner is not that experienced.:o Well, that is the way of the game. His weapon is his powerful smash. Got many good players too.Enjoy the games there. In future, if u are here,hope u can join in:D
Adidas:)

[grace_ngan188]

Hi,
I am Ngan, a Vietnamese or (Grace-English name). I am living and working in Singapore.

While I am Looking for somebody to play badminton in Singapore, I got some information related to a Vietnamese who play badminton with others. I am very glad to join with you.

Just start to play and looking for playing partner or somebody who can help me to play regularlly.

Anybody can help? Pls email me: grace_ngan188@yahoo.com

Thanks and Best Regards!
Grace

[grace_ngan188]

Hi,
Sorry for asking you in the first contact. Are you a Vietnamese? As I am a Vietnamese, living in SIngapore and really like this kind of sport. I am looking for somebody who can help me to play well.
Should you are a Vietnamese, Pls drop me a line at email: grace_ngan188@yahoo.com.
Thanks in advance!
Ngan

Hi Loh,
Thanks for yr suggestion. I am trying to help anyone who come to HCM and is interested in the game. Just love this game n help those who are interested, that's all.;)
Lee:D

[kawasaki]

Hi,
Sorry for asking you in the first contact. Are you a Vietnamese? As I am a Vietnamese, living in SIngapore and really like this kind of sport. I am looking for somebody who can help me to play well.
Should you are a Vietnamese, Pls drop me a line at email: grace_ngan188@yahoo.com.
Thanks in advance!
Ngan


yes. i am vietnamese . i current stay in singapore now.just call me or sms me follow this number 81670450...contact me as soon as u can ...

[Birdiegut]

Hi Kawasaki,
I am going to Vietnam Today 14/11/05 for 2 weeks. See u whern back ok? Contact Edward if u need any update on games. :confused: Thanks.
Lee:D

yes. i am vietnamese . i current stay in singapore now.just call me or sms me follow this number 81670450...contact me as soon as u can ...

[kawasaki]

Hi Kawasaki,
I am going to Vietnam Today 14/11/05 for 2 weeks. See u whern back ok? Contact Edward if u need any update on games. :confused: Thanks.
Lee:D

sorry Mr.Lee. i reply you too late.you are now in Vietnam and the day u come back sing 28/11 which before 1 day i return Vietnam.so , i can not go with you in Vietnam and Singapore either ..i am in vietnam from 29/11 until to 10/1/2006.
on that period, u can contact with me ..about my mobile number in Vietnam, i dont have yet..dont worry i will give u as soon as i can ..i got yours number already..i can contact with you ..

have fun ..thank you ..see u in vietnam again

[Birdiegut]

Hi Kawasaki,
U have long didnt log on BC Forum. That is why u reply me late. Anyway, i will be back to Singapore by 25/11/05. Hoping can see u there. i might be in Singapore for a week only. Might come to HCMC on 5/12/05:confused: Hope to meet u soon,ok.Wish u a good holiday in yr hometown too.;) Best of all to u, man.
Lee:D

sorry Mr.Lee. i reply you too late.you are now in Vietnam and the day u come back sing 28/11 which before 1 day i return Vietnam.so , i can not go with you in Vietnam and Singapore either ..i am in vietnam from 29/11 until to 10/1/2006.
on that period, u can contact with me ..about my mobile number in Vietnam, i dont have yet..dont worry i will give u as soon as i can ..i got yours number already..i can contact with you ..

have fun ..thank you ..see u in vietnam again

[permanis]

Hi Birdiegut,
Long time we have not touch base.Have you managed to get some badminton games in HCMC on your trips there? I will be there next week for about 1 month.If you can introduce me to some badminton kakis there, I will appreciate.

Permanis

[Birdiegut]

Hi Permanis,
Good morning to u. How is things getting on? What is the date u will be in Vietnam HCMC? I am currently in HCMC till 07/04/06. If u are up here, do pm me and I will give u my VN mobile. Thanks.
Lee:D

Hi Birdiegut,
Long time we have not touch base.Have you managed to get some badminton games in HCMC on your trips there? I will be there next week for about 1 month.If you can introduce me to some badminton kakis there, I will appreciate.

Permanis

[permanis]

Dear Birdiegut,

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately we will just miss each other as I will only fly into HCMC on the 9th April and leave on the 6th May. I will bring my racket any way just in case. If you can help me in any way on playing in HCMC, I will be most grateful. I will be staying in the Nguyen Dien Chieu area near to Cach Mach Trang Tam.

Many thanks

Permanis

[Birdiegut]

Hi Permanis,
See yr pm. I had replied yr questions.;) Ok. Good luck n enjoy yr stay in HCMC.:D
Lee:)

[Dream Hai]

One of these days staying in Ho Chi Minh city for business,studying or traveling, if you need, you could play badminton at one of many inhouse courts in:
1. The Cultural Housing of Labor, 55B, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai st, dist 3. Three wooden-floor courts.
2. The Ky Hoa club on campus of Ky Hoa hotel, Ba Thang Hai st, dist 10.Four carpeted courts.
3. The Rang Dong club, 353 alley,Nguyen Trong Tuyen st, dist Tan Binh.Three carpeted courts.
4. The Phu Tho club, 1 Ly Thuong Kiet st,dist 11. Ten wooden-floor courts.
5. The 7th Military Region club, Hoang Van Thu st, dist Phu Nhuan. Four wooden-floor courts
...
The badminton playing fee in HCMC may be cheapest in the world, about 1.5 USD per hour (not including shuttle cock). Further, if you stay there in a long time, you could register to become a member of above clups.
WELCOME!:)

Vietnam is maybe the most friendly place to play in the world...No matter what your level just walk into any court and you will be asked to join in the action....

[Birdiegut]

Hi Dream Hai,
Agreed with u that these guys are very friendly and sociable. Few can cammunicate in simple English. I think they tend to speak more French than English. :p I found these places are one of the cheapest in S.E.Asia. 3 times per week and cost per month is VND100,000/- per month is pretty cheap.:eek:
Only the shuttlecocks used are of slightly lower grade. per tube is about VND 50,000/-;)
Lee:D

Vietnam is maybe the most friendly place to play in the world...No matter what your level just walk into any court and you will be asked to join in the action....

[permanis]

Hello BirdieGut,
Just been back from HCMC after one month there.Was just able to play at Le Van Tam park with a group of local players. The upside is that you get to play the game but then downside is getting up at 5.30a.m to play. Again language is a barrier as I cannot understand a word of Vietnamese and they cannot understand English or Chinese. I just keep hearing them shouted kay wah during play so I presume it must be attack or good shot.I cannot understand the score.The only time I know the game is over is I see the other players walk off the court or change ends.
Nevertheless the Vietnamese are very friendly people.I enjoyed playing badminton there and I suppose we can just use hand signs to keep up the score. After the game it is always nice to have a bowl of bum bo. Avoid the char siew pow or Singapore pow that you find everywhere (called banh bao) because they are just not what you eat in Singapore.While there I did see the 2006 Robotic Baminton tournament and I saw Ronald Susilo crashed out in the qf and the Singaporean ladies (mainland Chinese) came 4th. I think age is catching up with Ron. The Malaysian players fared better and all reached the semis and they were all junior players.

Permanis

[Birdiegut]

Hi Permanis,
Wah, u are lucky guy man. But to wake up at 5.30am is way too early for me. I wake up at that time to wash my clothings.:eek: Hopefully I will still go up on 22/05/06 for a week. I am being posted to China Suzhou with effect from June 2006 onward. If u do come to Suzhou, please contact me then. Maybe we can have a game or so there.:p I will be there for a longer period. I have managed to find some locations for this game. Hope to see u if u are going there.;)
Lee

Hello BirdieGut,
Just been back from HCMC after one month there.Was just able to play at Le Van Tam park with a group of local players. The upside is that you get to play the game but then downside is getting up at 5.30a.m to play. Again language is a barrier as I cannot understand a word of Vietnamese and they cannot understand English or Chinese. I just keep hearing them shouted kay wah during play so I presume it must be attack or good shot.I cannot understand the score.The only time I know the game is over is I see the other players walk off the court or change ends.
Nevertheless the Vietnamese are very friendly people.I enjoyed playing badminton there and I suppose we can just use hand signs to keep up the score. After the game it is always nice to have a bowl of bum bo. Avoid the char siew pow or Singapore pow that you find everywhere (called banh bao) because they are just not what you eat in Singapore.While there I did see the 2006 Robotic Baminton tournament and I saw Ronald Susilo crashed out in the qf and the Singaporean ladies (mainland Chinese) came 4th. I think age is catching up with Ron. The Malaysian players fared better and all reached the semis and they were all junior players.

Permanis

[Dream Hai]

:D There are hundreds of places to play here and almost always you will find someone who speaks english.
If you are coming here contact me at vietnamnam@yahoo.com I will help you find places to play....I play for the Binh Thanh team (only foreigner on a vietnamese team) that I know of and half of the players speak english so it is easy for you to play at our club or many others clubs in the city.:D

[Dream Hai]

Hello BirdieGut,
Just been back from HCMC after one month there.Was just able to play at Le Van Tam park with a group of local players. The upside is that you get to play the game but then downside is getting up at 5.30a.m to play. Again language is a barrier as I cannot understand a word of Vietnamese and they cannot understand English or Chinese. I just keep hearing them shouted kay wah during play so I presume it must be attack or good shot.I cannot understand the score.The only time I know the game is over is I see the other players walk off the court or change ends.
Nevertheless the Vietnamese are very friendly people.I enjoyed playing badminton there and I suppose we can just use hand signs to keep up the score. After the game it is always nice to have a bowl of bum bo. Avoid the char siew pow or Singapore pow that you find everywhere (called banh bao) because they are just not what you eat in Singapore.While there I did see the 2006 Robotic Baminton tournament and I saw Ronald Susilo crashed out in the qf and the Singaporean ladies (mainland Chinese) came 4th. I think age is catching up with Ron. The Malaysian players fared better and all reached the semis and they were all junior players.

Permanis

They were saying Hay Qua which means good shot!
Clubs are open until 10pm so if you want to skip the early morning session there is plenty of action 4-10pm...
Nguyen T. Minh who won the mens singles went to Germany and when he came back he had a new style which consisted of constant offensive clears with some drops and smashes thrown in for surprise effect....The result was that he wore down Susilo and Jeffers and made them try to make shots that they could not make...The games were actually a bit funny to watch but results could not be argued with....Hope you play here again and if I can help you with places to play just let me know...contact me at ; vietnamnam@yahoo.com :D

[permanis]

As your work will take you to Suzhou for a considerable period, I am sure you will not have problems finding kakis to play with.Unfortunately the place is not on my radar sceen to visit at the present moment. Most of my trips out of Sydney are centred around Malaysia and Hong Kong.Who knows maybe we can still play badminton somewhere in the wide world of badminton. All the best.

Permanis





Hi Permanis,
Wah, u are lucky guy man. But to wake up at 5.30am is way too early for me. I wake up at that time to wash my clothings.:eek: Hopefully I will still go up on 22/05/06 for a week. I am being posted to China Suzhou with effect from June 2006 onward. If u do come to Suzhou, please contact me then. Maybe we can have a game or so there.:p I will be there for a longer period. I have managed to find some locations for this game. Hope to see u if u are going there.;)
Lee

[permanis]

Dear Dream Hai,

Thank you for correcting my Vietnamese.Yes Nguyen T Minh is certainly a quite a facinating player to watch. I agree that Jeffers was no match against Minh because of the hard match he had against that Korean player in the s/f.
Also Jeffers is just a steady stroke player which Minh can deal easily because of his speed.I am sure his training in Germany hasl improve his game furthe. I thought the match of the day in the the Robotic Tournament finals was the ladies singles match between the Korean player and Thai player. The Thai player was much better player with very deceptive drop shots from the back.I think she was unlucky not to have won the rubber. The Korean lady was retrieving from impossible positions and mentally strong.
I don't know when I will be in Vietnam again. All the same,thank you for your kind offer of the advice of the places to play in HCMC.I am not too familiar with Binh Thanh and I know it's after crossing the bridge pass Dien Bien Phu at the very huge roundabout and to the left.It covers a huge area. I have been there for some Vietnamese pancakes and also have sam bor lueng drink along a road after yet another bridge there.Keep it up being an ambassador of the game in Vietnam.Should one day you find yourself in Sydney and want a game of badminton in Sydney,you can contact me at permanis@hotmail.com.

All the best and keep in touch.

Permanis.


They were saying Hay Qua which means good shot!
Clubs are open until 10pm so if you want to skip the early morning session there is plenty of action 4-10pm...
Nguyen T. Minh who won the mens singles went to Germany and when he came back he had a new style which consisted of constant offensive clears with some drops and smashes thrown in for surprise effect....The result was that he wore down Susilo and Jeffers and made them try to make shots that they could not make...The games were actually a bit funny to watch but results could not be argued with....Hope you play here again and if I can help you with places to play just let me know...contact me at ; vietnamnam@yahoo.com :D

[permanis]

For all Vietnamese badminton fans, the best news up to date is that your Nguyen Tien Minh is suddenly becomng a world class player considering that he beat beat the No.3 Malaysia Thomas Cup singles player Kuan Beng Hong 20-17, 20-22 and 22-20 to reach the QF of the Philipines Open finals on 25/5/2006. Lets see how far Mr. Minh progresses.

Permanis

[Rainofserenity]

YAY! finally at least one vietnamese dude out there! :D ( besides HowarD).

[campusboy]

Hi all ,
I'm glad u guys all love to play badminton in HCM. If u guys have spare time and fancy in a simple game then u guys can come to "Nha Van Hoa Thanh Nien" , next to "Tao Dan" park around 1-2 pm. I'm in my summer holiday as well and i sure can speak english well ;)

By the way , I always there on Mon , Wed , and Fri. There are lots of foreigners there.( most of them are French )

[Rainofserenity]

wow! so excited i think imma go back to Vietnam in december! :D. do you think Nguyen Tien Minh is there to play against us? like to help feedback and stuffs? :[

[kamiel1]

hello!
is there anybody who can help me to find an indoor gym where i can play the game!?
i am in hanoi desperate seeking a place to play a prober game of badminton. every game is prober but i like to have a challenge with people who are quit good at the game!
thanx, anybody!?
kamiel

[permanis]

Hello Kamiel1
I am not familiar with Hanoi as I have never play there. However you may like to approach those players who play outdoor around Lenin Square or at the roundabout going to West Lake. Ask them where there are indoor gyms are and I am sure you can have some results. I have seen quite good players there.They only play until 7.00a.m and after that they are all gone-disappeared.
Now....any Hanoians, please help Kameil1.I too also like to know.
Kam mer

Permanis

[CornChip]

hello!
is there anybody who can help me to find an indoor gym where i can play the game!?
i am in hanoi desperate seeking a place to play a prober game of badminton. every game is prober but i like to have a challenge with people who are quit good at the game!
thanx, anybody!?
kamiel

Dear Kamiel,

I've never played in Ha Noi either but i know of a badminton group there who might be able to help, email quycoctu@yahoo.com , his name is An

[Rainofserenity]

Is there any good gyn around the middle part of Vietnam? around Phu quy or PHan Rang? :/ thanks.

[terencechan]

Hi guys, I just arrived in Ho Chi Minh.. staying in district 1.. wish to join you guys for a few games of badminton. Can you give me the date and directions, I'll be there :) Badminton is my favourite game...

[CornChip]

Dear Terencechan,

We're playing today at 12 to 3pm in Ky hoa Court (the one just behind the Ky Hoa Hotel on Ba Thang Hai Street, Dist. 10) and tomorrow Sunday 26/11 in Phu Tho (the old court, near the swimming pool) from 11am to 2pm. Just drop me a mail at phist3r@yahoo.com if you wanna come.

[campusboy]

@ terencechan : you welcome to join us . We play in the morning 6-7am :p . Nguyen tri Phuong court. Near to a big Yamaha shop , close to 3-2 , nguyen Tri Phuong crossroad . drop me a line if u like to come

[terencechan]

Thanks for the invite guys! Problem is I forgot to bring my racket with me... but my wife is coming over next month.. so I'll post a reply when I'm ready..

[terencechan]

I'm all ready now to play... Are you guys still playing?

[terencechan]

Now that I'm based in HCM, I'm looking forward to start playing badminton again. Anyone in need of a new member, I'm free to play. My contact number is 0902679933. I'm average to slightly below average in skill level.... prefer to play in doors... terenceklchan@gmail.com

[CornChip]

Dear Terence,

We're playing in Dao Duy Anh Court every sundays from 10h to 11h (1 court), 11h to 12h (3 courts) 12h to 14h (5 courts). You're welcome to join. We belong to the biggest and most active badminton forum in HCMC. www.caulong.com (http://www.caulong.com), we're developing an English box very soon, so you guys can come and take part. This is a big group with all sort of levels. I'm sure you'll have fun with us.

Dao Duy Anh badminton court is at 163 Dao Duy Anh street (just off Ho Van Hue street), Ward 9 Phu Nhuan District.

Cheers

[DietCokeMan]

Hi,
Is there any badminton club/group around Phu My Hung?

[DietCokeMan]

seems like nobody wants to read this thread anymore...:crying:

[Sealman]

Will be in Ho Chi Minh for a short company trip in mid April. Just wondering how far are these badminton halls from New World Hotel (at District 1). Would like to get a workout and hopefully do some badminton shopping if time permits. :)


One of these days staying in Ho Chi Minh city for business,studying or traveling, if you need, you could play badminton at one of many inhouse courts in:
1. The Cultural Housing of Labor, 55B, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai st, dist 3. Three wooden-floor courts.
2. The Ky Hoa club on campus of Ky Hoa hotel, Ba Thang Hai st, dist 10.Four carpeted courts.
3. The Rang Dong club, 353 alley,Nguyen Trong Tuyen st, dist Tan Binh.Three carpeted courts.
4. The Phu Tho club, 1 Ly Thuong Kiet st,dist 11. Ten wooden-floor courts.
5. The 7th Military Region club, Hoang Van Thu st, dist Phu Nhuan. Four wooden-floor courts
...
The badminton playing fee in HCMC may be cheapest in the world, about 1.5 USD per hour (not including shuttle cock). Further, if you stay there in a long time, you could register to become a member of above clups.
WELCOME!:)

[Notnimdab729]

Hi Bruce,
The nearest to yr First World id the Cultural Center at Nguyen Tri minh. There are 2 places where u can play badminton too. That is at Marie Curie School and NO:1, Nguyen Van Cu. These 2 places are slightly further abit but not very far away. Ask the cab driver n he v be ablke to bring u there.
Lee:D

Will be in Ho Chi Minh for a short company trip in mid April. Just wondering how far are these badminton halls from New World Hotel (at District 1). Would like to get a workout and hopefully do some badminton shopping if time permits. :)

[mtakako]

Any club good in HCM? Going back in around 2 weeks .Btw.. IS there any club that has a ladder or something similiar. I am going back with my family, but no one plays. So will need to find a partner to play with or against..:)

[Sealman]

I played with this group last year. suggest you contact them:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=490742&postcount=58

[Notnimdab729]

Hi mtakako,
There is a group of Malaysians and Singaporeans playing at Marie Curie School at District 1, near Diem Bien Phu side. You may walk in on Tuesday or Thursday about 2000hrs or you may go there on Sunday at 1800hrs to join them. This group speak English n hokkien dialect. Think you should not have any problem of communication. Suggest you contact Mr Awang or Mr Teoh. Enjoy yr games there;)Thanks to Permanis for his help in this too.:)
Notnimdab729:D

Any club good in HCM? Going back in around 2 weeks .Btw.. IS there any club that has a ladder or something similiar. I am going back with my family, but no one plays. So will need to find a partner to play with or against..:)

[mtakako]

Thanks for the info guys. I will check those place out.

[rdavout]

Hi all!

I am desperately looking for an indoor badminton court in HCMC under the following criteria:
- central location (Q1 or Q3 best)
- courts systematically available in the evening during weekdays (through transparent booking or the such)
- user-friendly for non-Vietnamese speakers.

Any suggestions?

Cheers

[rdavout]

Oh, I forgot to mention: I have a playing partner, so I really just need a court, not an active community...

Cheers

[permanis]

Regarding your plight wanting to book a court, its a never ending story of not enough badminton courts to go around in HCMC.This is not Singapore or HK where the first come first serve booking of community sport centres courts are strictly enforced. Most courts in HCMC are booked out permanently to organisations, corporations or unis/colleges/schools as well as for coaching purposes. My suggestion for you is either join a badminton club in town or if not, move to live in D7 (or thereabout) where the gigantic apartment complexes have in house badminton facilities for residents use.Then you can play to your heart's content without having to worry about even booking a badminton court (tranparent or otherwise).

Cheers

Permanis

[rdavout]

Wow! I expected this to be the case, though I was hoping a hotel or two would offer indoor courts in the city centre. I miss Singapore so much...

Thanks for the confirmation all the same :-/

[Smichz]

The badminton playing fee in HCMC may be cheapest in the world, about 1.5 USD per hour (not including shuttle cock). Further, if you stay there in a long time, you could register to become a member of above clups.
WELCOME!:)

Cheapest place to play would be in my place..Students,about USD 0.85 per hour,or 6 rmb.Outsiders,USD1.15USD,or 8rmb.Guangxi shifan daxue,guilin.;) With only 9 courts.:p..Rubber.

[dalelee]

Hi,I want to find a group to play badminton at the weekend,can anyone introduce me?
I am in D3 of HCM.Hope have some groups that can accept foreigner.
I have confidence that my level is not too low.
thank you!

[Dream Hai]

Hi,I want to find a group to play badminton at the weekend,can anyone introduce me?
I am in D3 of HCM.Hope have some groups that can accept foreigner.
I have confidence that my level is not too low.
thank you!Hi...You can join in with the 10-2pm group playing at Hotel Ky Hoa just off of 3 Thang 2 street...Ask for Tien...they play Sat. and Sunday there....you might also contact www.caulong.com and ask Cornchip where to play....T-19 court on Sat and Sunday 12-4pm and also at nite...some very strong players here...:Dyou can call me if you need help....0903750496...

[permanis]

Hello Dalelee,

I have seen some foreign players (Indians and Europeans) playing badminton at the Cercle sports club along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai ( the huge club with all the tennis courts opposite the sports shops) on Sundays from 4-6pm.

Just go to the badminton hall in the club and you can see these players playing badminton in the two wooden courts. Their standard are average (not beginner level).

See if their playing standard is to your level and if so, ask the organiser if you can join them. Otherwise you may have to look for another place to play. No point playing with too low/too high a standard from yours.

Otherwise you can go to Le Van Tam park and there are many people playing there. All sorts of standards are found there. Make sure you can make yourself understood in Vietnamese as I don't see any foreigners playing there.It starts around 6.00am and finish around 7.30am and its in the open air.

Good luck

Permanis

[dalelee]

Hi...You can join in with the 10-2pm group playing at Hotel Ky Hoa just off of 3 Thang 2 street...Ask for Tien...they play Sat. and Sunday there....you might also contact www.caulong.com (http://www.caulong.com) and ask Cornchip where to play....T-19 court on Sat and Sunday 12-4pm and also at nite...some very strong players here...:Dyou can call me if you need help....0903750496...
Hi,Dream Hai.
Thank you for your information.
Last Sunday I went to the Hotel Ky Hoa. I found the court and someone play there, I ask for Tien. They told me to wait, but untill 11am, Mr.Tien's group didn't appear. So last sunday I have no place to play, that is really bad.
And the website can not open, can you provide more infomation.
Thank you very much!

[dalelee]

Hello Dalelee,

I have seen some foreign players (Indians and Europeans) playing badminton at the Cercle sports club along Nguyen Thi Minh Khai ( the huge club with all the tennis courts opposite the sports shops) on Sundays from 4-6pm.

Just go to the badminton hall in the club and you can see these players playing badminton in the two wooden courts. Their standard are average (not beginner level).

See if their playing standard is to your level and if so, ask the organiser if you can join them. Otherwise you may have to look for another place to play. No point playing with too low/too high a standard from yours.

Otherwise you can go to Le Van Tam park and there are many people playing there. All sorts of standards are found there. Make sure you can make yourself understood in Vietnamese as I don't see any foreigners playing there.It starts around 6.00am and finish around 7.30am and its in the open air.

Good luck

Permanis
Hi,Permanis.
Thank you for your information.
So if I want to play at the Cercle sports club, need I register first?
Do you have the contact number of the organizer?
Thank you!

[Dream Hai]

Go to the T-19 courts....go past the Hotel Ky Hoa and turn right at the big shopping center...the street to the left is Ng Tri Phung and to the right is different name, I forgot its name but it is continuation of Nguyen Tri Phung...Go to the Hyundi dealer showroom on the left side of the street and turn into the small street beside it....you will see a sign saying San Cau Long....Ask for Phi or her nick name is Cornchip...

[permanis]

Hi Dalelee,

I don't have the contact number of the organiser, sorry. I suppose if you turn up for the first time and play, you don't need to register. But once you become a permanent feature, the normal procedure is for the organiser to record your name and address and you pay a monthly fee. (you may even be booted out if you don't pay).That means you can play with the grouop booking the court regularly.
If you are don't want to be committed, then see if the group will accept user pay concept ( you pay as you play).I know that's not as popular and convenient.They will ask you to book your own court and play by your self.

So.... it's best you turn up at Cercle Sports like an ordinary person. Sit quietly at the back and quietly observe/assess the standard of play of these players. As I told you the standard is pretty average with three or four sharper players. So if the standard is alright,and then introduce yourself.In the court there is a veteran ( in the sixties) player wearing red yonex shoes.Perhaps you should approach him as age is such a respecful thing in Vietnam.

I did not ask if you might be a lady player. This is because there are ladies the next court and they seems to be always short of players.

Good luck

Permanis

[dalelee]

Go to the T-19 courts....go past the Hotel Ky Hoa and turn right at the big shopping center...the street to the left is Ng Tri Phung and to the right is different name, I forgot its name but it is continuation of Nguyen Tri Phung...Go to the Hyundi dealer showroom on the left side of the street and turn into the small street beside it....you will see a sign saying San Cau Long....Ask for Phi or her nick name is Cornchip...
Hi, Dream Hai. thank you for your information.
I successfully went to the T-19 courts today, played with the group of Phi.
Their group really very strong! I think there should be some guys have the training experiences. I feel like nice to play with them.
Thank you!

[aZn_Popcorn]

I'll be going to Vietnam in August and will be wanting to get some games in. Hopefully I can meet up with some of you guys and you can show me where to play :)

My Viet is not soo good lol, soo hopefully you can speak English :)

[Dream Hai]

I'll be going to Vietnam in August and will be wanting to get some games in. Hopefully I can meet up with some of you guys and you can show me where to play :)

My Viet is not soo good lol, soo hopefully you can speak English :)Contact by PM when :)you arrive....

[kaew072]

Hi everybody,
Thank you for all of your information. Will there be anyone play at Curcle this Saturday morning? May I join with you? I like playing badminton. I'm worried whether my 1-year experience is enough to play with you. And also I'm not strong in body and game.
Thanks

[dalelee]

Hi everybody,
Thank you for all of your information. Will there be anyone play at Curcle this Saturday morning? May I join with you? I like playing badminton. I'm worried whether my 1-year experience is enough to play with you. And also I'm not strong in body and game.
Thanks
Where is Curcle? Is there group play there? If yes, I also want to join. I have five years badminton experience.

[permanis]

Hi everybody,

The Vietnamese translation for Cercle Sportiff is Cung Van Hoa Lao Dong and it is located at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai.The 2 badminton courts are very popular and you just have to turn up & see if the standards there are to your expectation and whether they are prepared to take you in.

Being a foreigner, I like going to this place to see people playing badminton while shopping for badminton rackets and shoes round the corner especially when there is nothing else to do on weekends.

Thanks

Permanis

[Dream Hai]

Where is Curcle? Is there group play there? If yes, I also want to join. I have five years badminton experience.Contact me by Private Message and I will direct you to local clubs where you can play...:)

[proacevn]

Are there any VNese in this forum? I'm a 17-girl, Vnese, love playing badminton, used to play for HCM Team, but haven't played for years. Now I wanna play but I can't find any partners... I live in HCMC. Is there any club in HCMC? Can I join?

[Dream Hai]

Are there any VNese in this forum? I'm a 17-girl, Vnese, love playing badminton, used to play for HCM Team, but haven't played for years. Now I wanna play but I can't find any partners... I live in HCMC. Is there any club in HCMC? Can I join?Hi...You are welcome to join us just PM me and I will give you contact info...I am not Vietnamese but have lived here for 13 years....:)

[proacevn]

Yes great. Thank you so much. But... how can I contact you? I live in Phu Nhuan District. My phone number is 0907921991. My name's Trang. Can you contact me to let me know where and when you play? Thanks again.

[CornChip]

Hi DreamHai,
How are you? I haven't been on this page for ages. Thanks for introducing our group.

To All,
We welcome all foreigners and Vietnamese who'd like to have some games with us. We play at T19 Club, 43/4 Thanh Thai Street, Ward 14 District 10, HCMC, on Saturdays from 13h00-17h00, on Sundays from 12h00-17h00.

My email is phist3r@yahoo.com

I hope we can entertain you a bit while you're in Vietnam hehehe

Cheerio,
CornChip aka Phi

[aZn_Popcorn]

Welcome to BC Trang!

I am vietnamese and will be returning to Vietnam next year around Tet.
I just went to Vietnam in summer and found it hard to find badminton clubs/stores. Hopefully next year, we can maybe meet up and get a few games.

[proacevn]

Welcome to BC Trang!

I am vietnamese and will be returning to Vietnam next year around Tet.
I just went to Vietnam in summer and found it hard to find badminton clubs/stores. Hopefully next year, we can maybe meet up and get a few games.

Hi there. Yeah I hope I can have a match with you when you come back here. Where do you live now? I'm going to Melbourne next year. Yes it's hard to find a badminton group here...

[kc2626]

dear hmcm friends

I am a foreigner in HCMC.. Looking to buy a YONEX nanospeed 9000X. Other than DAI Hung shop.. Any other shop you recommend..that sells genuine YONEX rackets..,

Want to buy soon.. Thanks in advance

[hieupt]

Hi DreamHai,
How are you? I haven't been on this page for ages. Thanks for introducing our group.

To All,
We welcome all foreigners and Vietnamese who'd like to have some games with us. We play at T19 Club, 43/4 Thanh Thai Street, Ward 14 District 10, HCMC, on Saturdays from 13h00-17h00, on Sundays from 12h00-17h00.

My email is phist3r@yahoo.com

I hope we can entertain you a bit while you're in Vietnam hehehe

Cheerio,
CornChip aka Phi

Hi CornChip,
Are you Vietnamese?
Is it possible for me to join your club as well? I'm intermediate player but I really love to play. Is there any foreigner in your club? I'd like to practice English sometimes?
Actually, I play with my company in this T19 club every Saturday 11am - 1pm.

Hear from you soon,
Hieu.

[hieupt]

dear hmcm friends

I am a foreigner in HCMC.. Looking to buy a YONEX nanospeed 9000X. Other than DAI Hung shop.. Any other shop you recommend..that sells genuine YONEX rackets..,

Want to buy soon.. Thanks in advance

Hi kc2626,
Did you buy the racket yet? I think you can go to Hong Sport shop located on A43 Ky Dong street, Dist 1, HCMC (tel: 08 39250 146).
Are you playing in any club in HCMC? Can you share the schedule? I'd like to join if any.

Thanks...

[terencechan]

Gosh, I miss playing in HCM.. Even though I can't speak Vietnamese, the games remained fun! If I ever get the chance to go back there, I won't miss the opportunity to join the badminton club again.

[slvrdrgn123]

Do these courts sell rackets too? My gf is in VN and I was hoping she could pick up some rackets for me, but I don't know any shops besides a couple I found on the site. Maybe the courts have shops there too? It would be helpful if you guys can tell which shops sell real Yonex?

[rdavout]

Hi all!

I am desperately looking for an indoor badminton court in HCMC under the following criteria:
- central location (Q1 or Q3 best)
- courts systematically available in the evening during weekdays (through transparent booking or the such)
- user-friendly for non-Vietnamese speakers.

Any suggestions?

Cheers

I left HCMC but I did finally find a very good place to play during my last weeks there. I am sorry for the lack of details, but it shouldn't be too hard to find with my indications:

Q11 (?) in the small stadium next to a bigger one, circa 10 courts at the second floor. 25 000 VND a hour or maybe 15 000. Easy to get a court on Sundays and Saturdays, especially close to lunch hours (tends to fill up after the lunch break, so I would guarantee it at 100%); apparently even easier to get a court during business hours during week days.

I am sorry these indications are very incomplete. But I would have loved to find even half of this during my first months in the country...

++

[AmourAce1000]

hi, i'm from Malaysia, and recently work at HCM city. i used to play badminton back in Mal, but now i had transfer to here, and looking to have anyone around this city that i can join to play. please give me some recommendation & advice, thanks.

[hieupt]

hi, i'm from Malaysia, and recently work at HCM city. i used to play badminton back in Mal, but now i had transfer to here, and looking to have anyone around this city that i can join to play. please give me some recommendation & advice, thanks.

Hi, we plays every Saturday morning on Thanh Thai street, dist 10, 2 courts (10am - 1pm).

You are welcomed to my group! Let me know if you like.
My email: hieu.phanthanh@gmail.com
Phone: +84 90 33 79 222

[AmourAce1000]

thank you for your prompt reply, hieupt.
i'll contact u once i get my weapon ready.

[DietCokeMan]

hi, i'm from Malaysia, and recently work at HCM city. i used to play badminton back in Mal, but now i had transfer to here, and looking to have anyone around this city that i can join to play. please give me some recommendation & advice, thanks.

Hi,

There is a Malaysian group playing badminton in Le Quy Don St., Dist. 1 at Marie Curie High School. They play every Tues, Thurs and Sun. Sometimes I play with them.

If you need more help, you can call to my mobile @ 0937387746.

[AmourAce1000]

Thanks for your info.
your guy at HCM city is really nice & helpful. i'm very appreaciate with that.
Anyway, i'll contact you once i bring my weapon from Mal. the same way, i also need to search the place from the map.
once again, thanks for providing all this info.

[hieupt]

Thanks for your info.
your guy at HCM city is really nice & helpful. i'm very appreaciate with that.
Anyway, i'll contact you once i bring my weapon from Mal. the same way, i also need to search the place from the map.
once again, thanks for providing all this info.

The address of the Thanh Thai court: 557A Thanh Thai, Dist 10, HCMC.

And this website http://www.diadiem.com/ will be helpful for you to find any place in HCMC.

[DietCokeMan]

Thanks for your info.
your guy at HCM city is really nice & helpful. i'm very appreaciate with that.
Anyway, i'll contact you once i bring my weapon from Mal. the same way, i also need to search the place from the map.
once again, thanks for providing all this info.

Don't worry...you can call me anytime. If needed, let me know where you stay and when you want to play so that I can show you the way how to get there, or worst case scenario: I'll come and pick u up...;)

[AmourAce1000]

DietCokeMan, thanks for the warm offer. really appreatiate for this.
anyway, i'll be back to Mal this coming weekend. will be back again on 16. maybe i'll schdule on the weekend on week 25 to met you. thanks again.

[Munch]

Looking for a well known club that has a young group (U18). Price is no problem. Skill level that i'm looking for is competitive at a city level. I can speak vietnamese decently and understand it very well but broken with english when responding so having an english friendly club is good too.
Was hoping to improve greatly while on vacation with the hot weather making birds go faster and all that.
Inside courts of course :p

[AmourAce1000]

The address of the Thanh Thai court: 557A Thanh Thai, Dist 10, HCMC.

And this website http://www.diadiem.com/ will be helpful for you to find any place in HCMC.

Dear Mr. Hieu,
thanks for the game on today morning, also bring me to some place for lunch. it's fun to have a game with u.;)
But, sorry i can't join u on next weekend:(. i'll come back on next month to join u again, send my regard to ur love one:D:D
Thanks again

[NewKidinTown]

Hi,
I'm new to HCM [from NZ] and looking to join a group or club to continue playing my favourite sport. I currently live in Le Thanh Ton, District 1 and will be based in HCM for quite awhile. Any offer will be much appreciated. Thanks.

[hieupt]

Hi,
I'm new to HCM [from NZ] and looking to join a group or club to continue playing my favourite sport. I currently live in Le Thanh Ton, District 1 and will be based in HCM for quite awhile. Any offer will be much appreciated. Thanks.

How about playing with us from 10am to 1pm on every Saturday?

T19 court, 557A Thanh Thai, Dist 10, HCMC! not too far from your place, I think!

[NewKidinTown]

How about playing with us from 10am to 1pm on every Saturday?

T19 court, 557A Thanh Thai, Dist 10, HCMC! not too far from your place, I think!

Thanks for the offer. Day and time suits me. Look forward to starting next saturday. Have you got a mob. phone number. My Vietnamese is very limited and my Mob:09 3606 9333

Regards,
How

[hieupt]

Thanks for the offer. Day and time suits me. Look forward to starting next saturday. Have you got a mob. phone number. My Vietnamese is very limited and my Mob:09 3606 9333

Regards,
How

Don't worry! For sure we know a common language, it's "badminton"... come in and play!

Sorry for my short answer! Below is my contact info:
My name is Hieu.
My email: hieu.phanthanh@gmail.com
Phone: +84 90 33 79 222

Give me a ring when you arrive.

[hieupt]

How about playing with us from 10am to 1pm on every Saturday?

T19 court, 557A Thanh Thai, Dist 10, HCMC! not too far from your place, I think!

I gave the wrong address. Please see the correct one below:
T19 court, 43/4 Thanh Thai, Ward 14, Dist 10, HCMC!

[francelanhuong]

Hi,

I just arrived in HCM, i am a french girl and i was wondering where i could start playing. Are there clubs or lessons somewhere in town? If there is any beginner ( I only played at school) that is willing to meet to play too give me a shout.

Cheers.

[hieupt]

Hi,

I just arrived in HCM, i am a french girl and i was wondering where i could start playing. Are there clubs or lessons somewhere in town? If there is any beginner ( I only played at school) that is willing to meet to play too give me a shout.

Cheers.

You can join us if you want! We have some beginners too! We often have a "practice" section everyday that the good ones will help the newbies some skills but not professional as the formal training!
Hey, just a right time, my wife needs some girlfriends to play with! Nice, huh?

I don't know where you should take the formal lessons with a English speaking badminton teacher! I can help to check with some friends later.

Let me know if you are interested in, ok?

Cheers, Hieu.

P/s: Our schedule:
Every Saturday, from 10am to 1pm, 2 courts
T19 court, 43/4 Thanh Thai, Ward 14, Dist 10, HCMC

[francelanhuong]

Hey,

thanx for the quick reply. It sounds quite good the problem is it seems far from where I live in district 7 and or my work place in D1...so i'm not sure!
How long does it take to get to this place from the opera house?

cheers

[hieupt]

Hey,

thanx for the quick reply. It sounds quite good the problem is it seems far from where I live in district 7 and or my work place in D1...so i'm not sure!
How long does it take to get to this place from the opera house?

cheers

Take you around 30 mins to reach the court! Please use this website http://www.diadiem.com/ which can give you a good estimation to any places in HCM.

FYI, Our Malaysian member staying in Phu' My Hung town usually needs around 30 mins to reach the court.

BTW, my home is also far from the court, Binh Thanh district, which takes us 40mins to reach the court! hehe...

Let me know if you need further support!

Cheers, Hieu.

[francelanhuong]

Hum I guess that's doable then!

Do you only play on saturday morning or do you also play at night after work?

Cheers!!

[hieupt]

Hum I guess that's doable then!

Do you only play on saturday morning or do you also play at night after work?

Cheers!!

Saturday morning only!

My phone: 090.33.79.222

BTW, your nick sounds like "France Lan Huong", can you speak Vnese?

[francelanhuong]

Yeah I have a vietnamese name but can't speak vietnamese: Toi khong noi tieng viet! :)

I give you a call for further info!

cheers

[hieupt]

Well, just let me know if you want to join! Anytime! :-)
Ah, the fee is 100.000 vnd/month for regular members and 30.000 vnd/day for non-regular ones.

We have a Malaysian, a New Zealand and an Australian. I also want to experience some things about France culture as well... hehe... ;)

How can I call you? "Lan Huong" or your original French name?

[AmourAce1000]

hey, looks like we have a new member ah..............
accueillir et amuser

[hieupt]

hey, looks like we have a new member ah..............
accueillir et amuser

Got not confirmation yet! :(

[passiontea]

Hi, i will be going to Vietnam with my school for a short trip. I would like to play badminton, however, i don't know where to play and how to get there.
Any guidence from the experts?
Cheers
benny

[hieupt]

Hi, i will be going to Vietnam with my school for a short trip. I would like to play badminton, however, i don't know where to play and how to get there.
Any guidence from the experts?
Cheers
benny

Check my recent posts or take a look here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=143077087957

Club schedule: Every Saturday
+ Court 7: 10am-1pm
+ Court 8: 11am-1pm

43/4 Thanh Thai, Ward 14, District 10 (http://diadiem.com.vn/bando.aspx?l=0&st=SaiGon&n=12.5;50;108544;309504;108544;309504;4;4;0;109016 ;309917.5;872294;2479522;-1;-1&sd=-1&w=-1&s=0&A=050214037214020114030114030065591474015F58140301 655914750058140372140201611F1403010105140372140300 601F1403010000)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

[passiontea]

Check my recent posts or take a look here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=143077087957

Club schedule: Every Saturday
+ Court 7: 10am-1pm
+ Court 8: 11am-1pm

43/4 Thanh Thai, Ward 14, District 10 (http://diadiem.com.vn/bando.aspx?l=0&st=SaiGon&n=12.5;50;108544;309504;108544;309504;4;4;0;109016 ;309917.5;872294;2479522;-1;-1&sd=-1&w=-1&s=0&A=050214037214020114030114030065591474015F58140301 655914750058140372140201611F1403010105140372140300 601F1403010000)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam


oh, sorry, i forget to add, it is mostly in the night-time that i am free.

[Koira]

I've just seen your post in Badminton Central and have seen the FB link. Can you let me know if the venue and times are the same?
I'm staying in district 1 from Nov 11 - Nov 23.

I'll check this message area again tomorrow.

Regards

[hieupt]

I've just seen your post in Badminton Central and have seen the FB link. Can you let me know if the venue and times are the same?
I'm staying in district 1 from Nov 11 - Nov 23.

I'll check this message area again tomorrow.

Regards

Almost the same! The correct address is "43/3 Thanh Thai street". But the map website can not view "43/3", just "43" only. Once you arrive in Vietnam, please let me know, then I would give you more support.

[Koira]

Thanks, that's great. I'll be in touch.

Regards

[Koira]

Ooo,
One other thing. I'd like to pick up a pair of Yonex court sneakers. Where would be a good shop?

REgards

[Koira]

Hey,
I'm in HCM now.
Is it possible to meet before the venue? I'm almost certain I can't find it with the address provided. Also do you have the address of the shop Dai Hung? I'd like to look at the badminton rackets.

Regards

[Koira]

Oh,
What about birds? Can we purcahse them at the venue or do we bring a container there?

Regards

[hieupt]

Hey,
I'm in HCM now.
Is it possible to meet before the venue? I'm almost certain I can't find it with the address provided. Also do you have the address of the shop Dai Hung? I'd like to look at the badminton rackets.

Regards

How about playing this Sat morning?

Dai Hung shop: on Le Quy Don street (near to the corner of Le Quy Don street and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street). Check the attachment.

[hieupt]

Oh,
What about birds? Can we purcahse them at the venue or do we bring a container there?

Regards

No need. If you play with us, 30K VND/section! (cheap huh?). We use Vietnamese standard bird (brand Hai Yen), you can bring your own if you like! :-)

[Koira]

Excellent.
What time should we meet and where is easiest for you?

Regards

[hieupt]

Excellent.
What time should we meet and where is easiest for you?

Regards


This is a top question!

What is your address here? How do you intend to get the court? Taxi? Motor? Can you drive motorcycle? Let me know your options, then we can figure out how we meet!

BTW, I attached here this map of the court which you may need.

[Koira]

I'm staying at the Norfolk Hotel. I'll use taxi I think as I'm not brave enough for the motorcycle method.
Perhaps I can meet you somewhere close by the venue. I don't want you to go out of your way. Regardless i'll have look at your map and the one back at the hotel and see if I can match the two. I have to leave internet now and will be back on line tomorrow. Thanks for your help so far.

Cheers

[hieupt]

I'm staying at the Norfolk Hotel. I'll use taxi I think as I'm not brave enough for the motorcycle method.
Perhaps I can meet you somewhere close by the venue. I don't want you to go out of your way. Regardless i'll have look at your map and the one back at the hotel and see if I can match the two. I have to leave internet now and will be back on line tomorrow. Thanks for your help so far.

Cheers

Do you have a Vietnamese mobile phone? Mine: 090.33.79.222. Call me if you need help!

In case you will be using taxi, then just write down and tell the taxi driver the address. Then he will take care the rest!
Or I can drop by your hotel, around 9:30am, how do you think? But there are some Norfolk hotels in HCM, let me know your exact address. Then we will meet there...

[Koira]

Hieupt,
With the aid of your map and mine I think I can find the place, i doesn't seem too hard (famous last words). What time Saturday should I arrive?

Regards

[Koira]

I have your number now, thanks. You'll probably recognize me when I arrive, I'll be the old guy looking lost.

Cheers

[hieupt]

Hieupt,
With the aid of your map and mine I think I can find the place, i doesn't seem too hard (famous last words). What time Saturday should I arrive?

Regards

You should arrive around 10am to enjoy the full section! I'll manage to come around this! 10am: Court 7; from 11am: court 7 & 8.

Cya there! Just give me a ring if you need any further help (probably to deal with the taxi driver)! :-)

[Koira]

Great, see you tomorrow.

Cheers

[AmourAce1000]

Welcome to the group.

[Koira]

Thanks very much. I played earlier today and it was fantastic, what a great way to spend 2 hours. Thanks to Hieupt for welcoming me to the group and also taking easy on an old man on the court. I also tried out my new racket a Arcsabre 10....fantastic!

Cheers

[boxman]

Hi, I will be in HCMC from 20-22 february and would like to play or practice early in the morning between 06-08 am. I will be staying in district 1 but can travel to nearby districts. Can anyone help me with necessary contacts? You´ll get a reward if you help!

[hieupt]

Hi, I will be in HCMC from 20-22 february and would like to play or practice early in the morning between 06-08 am. I will be staying in district 1 but can travel to nearby districts. Can anyone help me with necessary contacts? You´ll get a reward if you help!

Hey Boxman, my group plays only on every Saturday morning, 10am - 1pm.

[boxman]

Hey Boxman, my group plays only on every Saturday morning, 10am - 1pm.

Thanks for fast reply! Do you have any other badminton contacts in HCMC you can forward to me?

Best regards
Boxman

[boxman]

Thanks for fast reply! Do you have any other badminton contacts in HCMC you can forward to me?

Best regards
Boxman

or maybe an adress and telephone for indoor courts in or near district 1...:cool:

[hieupt]

or maybe an adress and telephone for indoor courts in or near district 1...:cool:

I only know 2 places... Hope it's helpful.
1. Marie Curie court (26 Lê Quý Đôn, District 3)
2. Phan Dinh Phung stadium (8 Võ Văn Tần, P.6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City)

Just come in and ask to join! As far as I know, people who love badminton are friendly and easy-going! :)

[boxman]

I only know 2 places... Hope it's helpful.
1. Marie Curie court (26 Lê Quý Đôn, District 3)
2. Phan Dinh Phung stadium (8 Võ Văn Tần, P.6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City)

Just come in and ask to join! As far as I know, people who love badminton are friendly and easy-going! :)

Thanks a lot! Maybe i swing by and play with you tomorrow (saturday)if it´s ok? Same place and time as you´ve posted earlier in this thread? :)

[hieupt]

Thanks a lot! Maybe i swing by and play with you tomorrow (saturday)if it´s ok? Same place and time as you´ve posted earlier in this thread? :)

Yes, absolutely! :)

Same place, same time!
My number: 090.33.79.222. What is yours?
Call me once you get there, ok?

Cya! Hieu.

[EndurExD3Ad]

Is anyone still active in this forum? I would like to play some badminton in HCMC. Is there any Venue avaliable?

[EndurExD3Ad]

yup hellow all, I am Bryan.
I look forward to joining badminton every saturday. I am a young player so please be patient with me. Thank you very much

[hungle]

yup hellow all, I am Bryan.
I look forward to joining badminton every saturday. I am a young player so please be patient with me. Thank you very much

Did you have any court to play now? If not, please let me know where are you staying? I am living in Tan Binh Dist. and play in a a club at Tan Phu Dist.

[hieupt]

yup hellow all, I am Bryan.
I look forward to joining badminton every saturday. I am a young player so please be patient with me. Thank you very much

Join my group (check the schedule in my previous posts). There are some foreigners playing with us as well. Always welcome everyone...

[EndurExD3Ad]

I'm actually looking at a court to play during weekdays. Do you have any avaliable?

[hoangvu]

I'm actually looking at a court to play during weekdays. Do you have any avaliable?
Hi Endur,

If you are in HCMC, U can join with my group. We play everyday.

My name is Vu. My cellphone : 091.8.135.282.

You can call direct to me.

Nice to meet you.

Nguyen Hoang Vu

[kc2626]

Hey guys
I am malaysian in HCMC. Staying in PMH, Dist 7. Anyone badminton groups playing in PMH areas, or nearby?
Hope to get to play in the weekends? Anyone?

[hieupt]

Hey guys
I am malaysian in HCMC. Staying in PMH, Dist 7. Anyone badminton groups playing in PMH areas, or nearby?
Hope to get to play in the weekends? Anyone?

Yes man! play with us every Saturday (10am-1pm). The address is 43/3 Thanh Thai, District 10. It would take about 30mins of transportation. Interesting?

[aZn_Popcorn]

I played with Hieu and his team last year around the end of December or beginning of January. It was very fun and was high level of badminton. It took me awhile to find somewhere in Vietnam to play with that kind of lvl, but once I found it, I'll be sure to head over @ Hieu's place whenever I go back to Vietnam.
On the side note, I was not used to playing in the heat and humidity of Vietnam badminton and was exhausted and panting after playing 1 match haha.

Thx again Hieu,
John

[AmourAce1000]

can i join this coming saturday, anh hieu??

[hieupt]

can i join this coming saturday, anh hieu??

Absolutely! Text me once you are in Vietnam...

[AmourAce1000]

Absolutely! Text me once you are in Vietnam...

Already...... waiting for your call.......

[pnvinh90]

what time until what time for the phu tho club?

[luxinh]

Will be in HCMC during July 11-14, staying in Rex Hotel. Anyone could help to introduce a place or friends for playing badminton?

[kulcha]

Hi guys,

There used to be a badminton shop at Le Quy Don street called Dai Hung, opposite Indochine apartment. Any idea where they shifted to?

Many thanks.

[cachon]

It moved to
432 Ly Thai To Ward 10 District 10
Tel: 0908592910

[anaconda5722]

Hi there,

I m malaysian (female) just come to HCMC staying in D3. I am looking for badminton to play around weekday time. any team accept female players. ^.^ .. would like to ask anyone know any cheap n nice badminton shop nearby D3 too .. Thanks

[skycrawler]

Hello,
I recently moved to HCMC and interested in playing badminton. I am average to a notch above average and looking forward to joining a group that plays on a regular basis. Anywhere close to District 1 is best. Can someone guide me to clubs or groups I can contact.

Many thanks

[skycrawler]

Hi there,
I see you were looking for playing badminton in hcmc. Did you get any leads?

[permanis]

Dear anaconda5722

There is a Malaysian badminton club at Madam Curie School, Le Quy Don Street. Some girls from Petronas play there. Play Tuesday/Thursday evenings 7.00pm onwards. Maybe you can approach Mr. CK Teoh the badminton organisor whether you can join it. They are a friendly lot mostly Malaysian expats.

About cheap and nice badminton shops, most are in D1. Try the sport shops opposite New World Hotel near Ben Thanh market or the street behind the Ex Presidential Palace. You can get what you want there..... rackets, shoes, socks, wrist bands, bags,
t shirts, shorts, shuttlecocks, nets..... you name it they have it. I used to buy everything there. 15 sport shops in a row.

If you need any help, see some of the postings here in the forum for assistance. Cheers

Permanis

[permanis]

Hi Skycrawler,

I can't see a badminton court in District 1 other than the Madam Curie School in Le Quy Don Road which District 3. Maybe you should get in touch with those who has posted in the forum and welcome ppl (Mr. Hieupt has been very helpful in this forum) who might be able to arrange a game at their courts.

However it would be your interest to first see the playing standard meet your requirements or vice versa.Otherwise if standard too different , both parties won't enjoy the game. As you say you are average and above average, it's a matter of finding players of the same standard. Good luck.

Permanis



Permanis

[tranceaddict]

Hi!
I am planning to visit Vietnam for the month of August. My parents told me i will be staying in District 5 with my aunt. I'm 21 years old and my younger brother is 16. We both are not good (I've been playing recreational for about 6 years and my brother less than 2) but we would like to experience it here in Vietnam. Any Recommendation or suggested place we can play some friendly (and maybe a little competitive games?) . [I also hope its not hard to get around there area]

Thank you
Sonny Le

[tranceaddict]

Hi!
I am planning to visit Vietnam for the month of August. My parents told me i will be staying in District 5 with my aunt. I'm 21 years old and my younger brother is 16. We both are not good (I've been playing recreational for about 6 years and my brother less than 2) but we would like to experience it here in Vietnam. Any Recommendation or suggested place we can play some friendly (and maybe a little competitive games?) . [I also hope its not hard to get around there area]






Thank you
Sonny Le

Does anyone also know of a fitness/weight training gym close by a badminton club? I think i will be eating a lot and gaining weight here :P

Also, I am highly thinking about getting Trained/Coached here. If anyone has some information; please let me know.

[tranceaddict]

Bump. Anyone in Vietnam?

[arkherps]

Hi All,
I will be in HCMC the last half of November and was hoping to play at least a little badminton while I'm in town. I'm a little above average player when my knees hold-up. We will be staying in different parts of the city thoughout the trip so I don't mind traveling half hour or so to get in a few hours of play. Any court ideas would be helpful.
THANK YOU!

[Super_Lee89]

Hi All,
I will be in HCMC the last half of November and was hoping to play at least a little badminton while I'm in town. I'm a little above average player when my knees hold-up. We will be staying in different parts of the city thoughout the trip so I don't mind traveling half hour or so to get in a few hours of play. Any court ideas would be helpful.
THANK YOU!

You can participate in with my company's club at FOSUP Court in Tan Binh District near 7th military region's staidum, we play weekly in Saturday from 2-5h PM.

[arkherps]

That might work out great. The one Saturday that I am sure we will be in HCMC, Nov.20, we will be staying near Dam Sen Park which does not look to be too far from Tan Binh District. Do you have an address or directions for the courts?

thank you
Tim

[Willy0275]

Hello folks,

Well, like most people here, I'm looking for a place to play badminton on a regular basic (if possible). I will be in Ho Chi Minh for a couple of months, until march, and I work from home so I'm quite fexible with my schedule. I also know a few motorbikes drivers who can pretty much bring me anywhere in town. I still don't have badminton equipment (I didn't bring those from Canada) but I'll buy some if I can find a place to play. Is there still a badminton group playing in District 10 on saturday mornings? I'd say my level of play is in the high range of intermediate, but it's all relative isnt it? I need to sweat a bit or I'll get fat with all the good food here in Vietnam!

[Super_Lee89]

That might work out great. The one Saturday that I am sure we will be in HCMC, Nov.20, we will be staying near Dam Sen Park which does not look to be too far from Tan Binh District. Do you have an address or directions for the courts?
thank you
Tim

The address is 64/24 Pho Quang Street, Ward 6, Tan Binh District

[arkherps]

Thanks Super_Lee89,
We will try to add some badminton to our already long " must do" list.
Can you recommend a place to get a couple of rackets restrung or do you know the going rate in HCM for a string job if I bring my own string?

tim

[Super_Lee89]

Hi Arkherps,
You can go to Mai Loan sport shop in Nguyen Trai Street(don't remember exactly address), District 5. It's next to 2nd Central Sport and Gym University and back of Dentistry Department of Ho Chi Minh Medicine University, hope you'll find out it easily. The quality of stringing in there is very good, Tien Minh(as you may khow)-Vietnam No1 badminton player(World No9) often string there before partcipate in a tournament. Finally, you don't be worried about the price, it's not so expensive but absolutely cheaper than stringing in USA

[Willy0275]

There is a Malaysian badminton club at Madam Curie School, Le Quy Don Street. Some girls from Petronas play there. Play Tuesday/Thursday evenings 7.00pm onwards. Maybe you can approach Mr. CK Teoh the badminton organisor whether you can join it. They are a friendly lot mostly Malaysian expats.


Does anyone know if this information is still valid?

[arkherps]

Super_Lee89,
Thanks again for all the great information. My wife is vietnamese so with her help finding the shop should not be a problem.
I hope we have a chance to meet you on the 20th.

[Super_Lee89]

On the 20th, I have to participate in graduating ceremony in my university, so hope we'll meet together after that day!
Contact with me by email: gallardohuuloc@gmail.com, loc.nguyenhuu@gameloft.com or chatting in Y!M: brian_loc89@yahoo.com or hotmail: tommylittle1989@hotmail.com

[Willy0275]

Bump.

Any idea on where to play during week evenings? I will explore the earlier suggestions in the thread, but not sure if they're still valid. I'll go to Marie Curie school at dinner time and see if I can find the person organizing badminton.

Also, I finally got a Yonex racket and had it strung (is that the correct verb?) with BG65, but I'd like to know if anyone has a suggestion where I can find 'ok' badminton shoes that are not so expensive. I'll try the bunch of sport shops close to the New World Hotel later today, but maybe someone has a better suggestion for shoes?

[Willy0275]

Bump.

Any idea on where to play during week evenings? I will explore the earlier suggestions in the thread, but not sure if they're still valid. I'll go to Marie Curie school at dinner time and see if I can find the person organizing badminton.

Also, I finally got a Yonex racket and had it strung (is that the correct verb?) with BG65, but I'd like to know if anyone has a suggestion where I can find 'ok' badminton shoes that are not so expensive. I'll try the bunch of sport shops close to the New World Hotel later today, but maybe someone has a better suggestion for shoes?

By the time this message was published, I bought badminton shoes and all required equipment. All I'd need now is a few pointers on where I could find badminton courts in District 10 or 5... I will try a place that was previously disclosed in District 10, saturday from 10am to 1pm, but I think the person who organised it is now in France for a year...

[arkherps]

Hello Willy0275,
Where did you find some shoes? Are they any cheaper than buying in Canada or US?

[Willy0275]

Hello Willy0275,
Where did you find some shoes? Are they any cheaper than buying in Canada or US?

Well, they have shoes at many shops here, but I bought mine at a tennis and badminton shop close to the New World Hotel in district 1. They mostly sell "Prince" products and have a few badminton shoes, but mostly tennis. Anyhow, I bought my badminton shoes for around USD$40 I think, but I can't tell you if he any cheaper here because I don't know the quality of the shoes I bought. They work fine so far. In Canada I have Yonex shoes I paid 120$, and I went to another shop before here in Saigon that had similar prices for Yonex shoes. I also bought Prince shirts and shorts and it was quite cheap, total of 35$ for two shirts and two shorts, although they had much more expensive clothes too.

[Super_Lee89]

About the shoes, you can go to Loan Sport shop in 3thang2 street, opposite of Hoa Binh Center of Performing Art.

[Leoximus]

Hi, me and a few friends from Malaysia are going to saigon next week, it would be great if there's any group that we can join..
We play twice a week back home and our standard would probably be intermediate to good players..
Looking forward to friendly matches in saigon. btw, we r staying in Dainam hotel..

[Super_Lee89]

Hi, me and a few friends from Malaysia are going to saigon next week, it would be great if there's any group that we can join..
We play twice a week back home and our standard would probably be intermediate to good players..
Looking forward to friendly matches in saigon. btw, we r staying in Dainam hotel..

Which district your hotel placed in? I have my own club at Dat Duc Court in Go Vap Sport and Gym Center, we play weekly in Tuesday and Thursday from 7-10h P.M, we always welcome guests come and play with us. Hope to see you there!^^

[william2010]

I will be in HCM city in Jan but do not want to miss out my badminton practice. Do you know any place to play badminton in and around Dist 5 or 6? Feed back is appreciated.

[Willy0275]

I will be in HCM city in Jan but do not want to miss out my badminton practice. Do you know any place to play badminton in and around Dist 5 or 6? Feed back is appreciated.

There is a nice badminton place in Dist 10, called the "T19", has around 10 courts and open 7 days a week, but we need to reserve a court in advance. Let me know once you're here and we can see court availibility and maybe play a few games :-) I'm playing already with friends on tuesday and thursday evenings, but it's far and can't invite anyone there as I'm only a guest... I also play at the T19 on saturday afternoon but again, I'm only a guest there.

[dragonsalyer671]

Hi everyone i am new here in vietnam and really wanted to know were i can play badminton. I leave in binh doung area near the vietnam singapore industrial park but i am willing to go to Ho Chi minh city just to play. Is there any clubs or group willing to play with me. Hope you can help me.

[hungle]

Hi everyone i am new here in vietnam and really wanted to know were i can play badminton. I leave in binh doung area near the vietnam singapore industrial park but i am willing to go to Ho Chi minh city just to play. Is there any clubs or group willing to play with me. Hope you can help me.

Can i know what time you can play? We play everyday from 5am to 7am (Sunday: to 6.30am only), if you think you can come this time, we are willing to see you!

[Super_Lee89]

Hi everyone i am new here in vietnam and really wanted to know were i can play badminton. I leave in binh doung area near the vietnam singapore industrial park but i am willing to go to Ho Chi minh city just to play. Is there any clubs or group willing to play with me. Hope you can help me.

You can join with my club at Dat Duc Court inside Go Vap Gym&Sport Center in Nguyen Van Luong Street, it's not too far from your home in Binh Duong. We play weekly Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday from 8-10hPM, if you're free in that time you can participate in with us.

P/s: this Saturday(1/1/2011), we're all off for holiday, we'll back in Tuesday(4/1/2011). Hope to see you there! ^^

[dragonsalyer671]

You can join with my club at Dat Duc Court inside Go Vap Gym&Sport Center in Nguyen Van Luong Street, it's not too far from your home in Binh Duong. We play weekly Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday from 8-10hPM, if you're free in that time you can participate in with us.

P/s: this Saturday(1/1/2011), we're all off for holiday, we'll back in Tuesday(4/1/2011). Hope to see you there! ^^
Thanks Super_Lee hope i can join you this coming week. Do you have any number were i can call you. Does the taxi driver knows this area. Hope to see you soon.

[dragonsalyer671]

Can i know what time you can play? We play everyday from 5am to 7am (Sunday: to 6.30am only), if you think you can come this time, we are willing to see you!

Hungle thank you for the invite but i ahve work starting 7 am till saturday but i could try coming on sunday. May i know were are you playing.

[dragonsalyer671]

Thanks Super_Lee hope i can join you this coming week. Do you have any number were i can call you. Does the taxi driver knows this area. Hope to see you soon.

Super Lee another question is the court located in ho chi minh city. And were can i have my racket stringed. I have one racket with no strings.

[Super_Lee89]

Thanks Super_Lee hope i can join you this coming week. Do you have any number were i can call you. Does the taxi driver knows this area. Hope to see you soon.

You just tell the taxi driver take you to the Dat Duc stadium(Go Vap Gym&Sport Center) in Nguyen Van Luong Street, Go Vap District, I believe that there guys will know that street and that place. When you come there, just call me I'll take you in. Here is my cell phone number 01264900374

P/s: My English in conservation isn't good, hope you should be sympathetic toward me about that! ^^

[dragonsalyer671]

You just tell the taxi driver take you to the Dat Duc stadium(Go Vap Gym&Sport Center) in Nguyen Van Luong Street, Go Vap District, I believe that there guys will know that street and that place. When you come there, just call me I'll take you in. Here is my cell phone number 01264900374

P/s: My English in conservation isn't good, hope you should be sympathetic toward me about that! ^^

Thank you very much for your kindness Super Lee i will try to contact you and hope to play this week with you. No problem with the english i am also an asian (pilipino) so my english is not that good either.

[hungle]

Hungle thank you for the invite but i ahve work starting 7 am till saturday but i could try coming on sunday. May i know were are you playing.
I am playing in Quang Ngan club in Go Dau Street-Tan Quy Ward, Tan Phu Dist., It more far than Super Lee club from Binh Duong, just email me trunghungleba@yahoo.com.vn in case you need for more detail.

[william2010]

There is a nice badminton place in Dist 10, called the "T19", has around 10 courts and open 7 days a week, but we need to reserve a court in advance. Let me know once you're here and we can see court availibility and maybe play a few games :-) I'm playing already with friends on tuesday and thursday evenings, but it's far and can't invite anyone there as I'm only a guest... I also play at the T19 on saturday afternoon but again, I'm only a guest there.

What is the address of T19 or how can I contact you when I am in VN?

[dragonsalyer671]

Thanks to Super_Lee89 for accomodating us last night at his club. It was really nice playing with you guys. Hope to play again with you next week.

[Super_Lee89]

Thanks to Super_Lee89 for accomodating us last night at his club. It was really nice playing with you guys. Hope to play again with you next week.

Thanks a lot! Do you have email address? We'll send you the contact of our friends' group in Binh Duong, you can go there and join with them when you want to play badminton in your free time. I think it'll be more convenient for you because our club is quite far from your house and it took you a lot of time to get in! Once again, We'll always welcome you and your friends come and play with us. ^^

[dragonsalyer671]

Super_lee thanks again my email address is roncolinayo@vectorfab.vn this is my company email you can send any information in it. We llok forward in playing with your group again next week. See you then.

[thiru@cc]

Can i know what time you can play? We play everyday from 5am to 7am (Sunday: to 6.30am only), if you think you can come this time, we are willing to see you!
hi please send me the court address maybe i can join with ur guys during my holiday time thks

[hungle]

hi please send me the court address maybe i can join with ur guys during my holiday time thks
Our club named Quang Ngan (Quang Ngân) at 40/6 Go Dau (Gò Dầu) Street, Tan Quy (Tân Quý) Ward, Tan Phu (Tân Phú) Dist., If you need my number, just email me to trunghungleba@yahoo.com.vn !

[Ryder Blade]

Are there any stores in HCMC/Saigon that sell authentic badminton rackets and shoes? I might be going to VN this summer to visit my grandfather's grave (not sure if that's it translates to English xD) I'm not really sure about what district my family lives in though or where we'll be staying at since my mom and my family in VN aren't really on good terms right now.

[hungle]

Are there any stores in HCMC/Saigon that sell authentic badminton rackets and shoes? I might be going to VN this summer to visit my grandfather's grave (not sure if that's it translates to English xD) I'm not really sure about what district my family lives in though or where we'll be staying at since my mom and my family in VN aren't really on good terms right now.
Yes, many stores we can trust, man! When you ready to go to Vn, just let us know and we will help you )there is an distributor of Yonex here, also another shop of one of coach of HCM City team (Nguyen Tien Minh's team), ....
Question is: You want to but rackets and shoes to playing in HCMC for just bring back to USA?
my email is: trunghungleba@yahoo.com.vn , you can email me if need any more deeply support!

[Ryder Blade]

I'd like to buy some rackets and shoes to bring back to the USA. I'd probably be staying in VN for several days to a week at most since we're just visiting my grandfather's grave and my mom doesn't really support me in badminton...Haha.

[luxinh]

Our club named Quang Ngan (Quang Ngân) at 40/6 Go Dau (Gò Dầu) Street, Tan Quy (Tân Quý) Ward, Tan Phu (Tân Phú) Dist., If you need my number, just email me to trunghungleba@yahoo.com.vn !

Hi, Hungle. I will be teaching at Vietnamese German University for a week from May 8. Wonder if it would be fine to play with your guys?

[clamz]

Hi all,

I am actually interested in organizing in a holiday cum badminton trip to HCM for my group of young Singaporean players. I was wondering if someone could help me out with this, I will be looking at July/August period. Thanks!

[SimonQQ]

I am going to HCMC on July 7- Aug 11. anyone know any good places I can play there for the time and the hours they operate at? I am looking for intermediate players and was wondering the competition level in vietnam (: thanks!

[hungle]

Hi all,

I am actually interested in organizing in a holiday cum badminton trip to HCM for my group of young Singaporean players. I was wondering if someone could help me out with this, I will be looking at July/August period. Thanks!
Could you please send me email to trunghungleba@yahoo.com.vn for details, then I may arrange for you if possible! In case your players in high grade, I will try to arrange for you to play with Ho Chi Minh City team (Nguyen Tien Minh' team-Top 10 BWF ranking), the head coach of HCMC team now is Asep Suharno, ex-coach for Singapore team in MS!

[hungle]

I am going to HCMC on July 7- Aug 11. anyone know any good places I can play there for the time and the hours they operate at? I am looking for intermediate players and was wondering the competition level in vietnam (: thanks!
See above post and email to me trunghungleba@yahoo.com.vn . I am not sure I can arrange for you or not because I don't know what is your free time and where you stay in HCMC! Waiting for your detail by email.

[permanis]

HCMC is huge and it depends on where you are going to stay. Your intermediate standard is very subjective and one cannot make a judgement unless one’s know your standard. Badminton is most popular in the evenings and all day weekends.There are indoor courts at Cercle Sportiff (I think it is called Cung Van Hoa Lao Dong in Vietnamese), Ky Hoa, Madam Curie school, Thanh Thai and Dao Duy Anh in Phu Nhuan district and there are more places to play further away from the city in Binh Thanh district.
These places have lots of varying standard of play from beginners to district players.
So I suggest you turn up at one of these places. Sit and enjoy the play. If there is a group of players that is to your playing standard, introduce yourself and let them know your standard is similar to theirs, and ask if you can play with them. If yes, you are in luck. If not… well try another place.
Otherwise there are the open air courts in the parks and they are very popular.
You don’t want to travel too far to play because of the traffic jam.
Hope the info helps

[permanis]

Dear Clamz,

I would recommend that you take the young players for a holiday there. There is so much to see...and historically and cultural it is quite facinating and its food is always interesting. Because you are going in a group, you should get the service of a local travel agent in Singapore to organize the logistics…book air-tickets, hotels, airport pick up, tours, sightseeing and meals. Someone got to do all these things.
As for badminton, you did not indicate the playing standard . As Hungle said, you can play with the HCMC team ( half of the national team) but you should consider your own standard. It is harder to organize friendlies here compared to say Malaysia where there are literally hundreds of clubs alone in KL ( just look at the sticky posts) or in the case of Hong Kong, each of the private flats have their own indoor aircon courts. My advice is just leave your badminton racket at home and just enjoy your holidays in Vietnam. Cheers.

Permanis

[hungle]

Dear Clamz,

I would recommend that you take the young players for a holiday there. There is so much to see...and historically and cultural it is quite facinating and its food is always interesting. Because you are going in a group, you should get the service of a local travel agent in Singapore to organize the logistics…book air-tickets, hotels, airport pick up, tours, sightseeing and meals. Someone got to do all these things.
As for badminton, you did not indicate the playing standard . As Hungle said, you can play with the HCMC team ( half of the national team) but you should consider your own standard. It is harder to organize friendlies here compared to say Malaysia where there are literally hundreds of clubs alone in KL ( just look at the sticky posts) or in the case of Hong Kong, each of the private flats have their own indoor aircon courts. My advice is just leave your badminton racket at home and just enjoy your holidays in Vietnam. Cheers.

Permanis

Dear Permanis,
You seem very understand HCMC badminton team, did you live in HCMC?
@Clamz: No information from you so how can i help?

[permanis]

Hi Hungle,
I have never lived in Vietnam but I have been there many many imes over the years for work… mostly HCMC. Because I like to play the game, I bring my racket when travelling and try to find a place to play. I have played in all these places in HCMC including Pho Quang in Phu Nhuan district which recently closed its door (turned it to a university campus). Very sad indeed for badminton players. Wonder where all the hundreds of players are going to play.
I try my best to guide keen badminton players especially to find a place to play be it in Sydney or elsewhere. Some people just need a game of badminton as part of their every day life and get a bit of exercise or get to meet interesting people in the badminton court. I cannot speak a word of Vietnamese ( except for the basic like good day or thank you). But one need not know the language to play the game… sign language will do. I will be visiting HCMC this June and hopefully I can have a game or two now that the courts in Pho Quang which is nearest to my hotel are gone.

Cheers
Permanis

Permanis

[hungle]

Hi Hungle,
I have never lived in Vietnam but I have been there many many imes over the years for work… mostly HCMC. Because I like to play the game, I bring my racket when travelling and try to find a place to play. I have played in all these places in HCMC including Pho Quang in Phu Nhuan district which recently closed its door (turned it to a university campus). Very sad indeed for badminton players. Wonder where all the hundreds of players are going to play.
I try my best to guide keen badminton players especially to find a place to play be it in Sydney or elsewhere. Some people just need a game of badminton as part of their every day life and get a bit of exercise or get to meet interesting people in the badminton court. I cannot speak a word of Vietnamese ( except for the basic like good day or thank you). But one need not know the language to play the game… sign language will do. I will be visiting HCMC this June and hopefully I can have a game or two now that the courts in Pho Quang which is nearest to my hotel are gone.

Cheers
Permanis

Permanis
When you visit HCMC, please let me know, trunghungleba@yahoo.com.vn ! Keep in tough!

[permanis]

Hi Hungle,

I will probably go to the Malaysian group at Madam Curie. I am more familiar there as I know the players and organisor well. The standard is not too high but it is fine with me as I can make the players run for a change. It's more fun and less serious.I will keep your email address just in case.

Thanks

Permanis

[hungle]

Hi Hungle,

I will probably go to the Malaysian group at Madam Curie. I am more familiar there as I know the players and organisor well. The standard is not too high but it is fine with me as I can make the players run for a change. It's more fun and less serious.I will keep your email address just in case.

Thanks

Permanis
There is a Vietnamese Bcer told me you are Nguyen Nhung's coach, is that right?

[permanis]

Hi Hungle,

Not sure who your source of information is but certainly this is not true.The fact is that the coach needs to be in Vietnam all the time to train Nguyen Nhung's skill, speed, strategy, stamina and strength ( not necessary in that order). As for me, I just drop into HCMC every few months. So it cannot be me, right?

Permanis

[hungle]

Hi Hungle,

Not sure who your source of information is but certainly this is not true.The fact is that the coach needs to be in Vietnam all the time to train Nguyen Nhung's skill, speed, strategy, stamina and strength ( not necessary in that order). As for me, I just drop into HCMC every few months. So it cannot be me, right?

Permanis
Dear Permanis,
How are you?

Did you come to VN already? last time you told me you may come to VN in this month. Yesterday, I received an email from a man from Singapore, he come to VN to work in Le Quy Don Street, very near Madam Curie shcool, and he hope to join a group there (he also read our discussion here and knowing you), so could you please send me your email (my email is trunghungleba@yahoo.com.vn ) so three of us we can talk together, hope you can help him!
Thank you,
Hungle

[permanis]

Dear Hungle,

I just got back from Bangkok and have been very busy. You can contact me at permanis@hotmail.com

If the person from Singapore wants to play at Madam Curie,Le Quy Don. ask him to see Mr. Teoh the organisor of Malaysian Badminton Club( tell him Singaporeans are welcomed). Walk ins are welcomed.

Please tell him the days of play at Madam Curie are Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 7.00pm .

Permanis

[SimonQQ]

Hello, I am in HCM for the next month. Today, I went to this building where the courts were at the very top of the building and the courts are REALLY nice (:

I am wondering if anyone goes there as I do not speak vietnamese and is hoping to meet some friends

I will provide address when I go next time! thanks!

looking for someone (or a group) to play with as well I consider myself an intermediate player

[SimonQQ]

i play a 'phu tho' or something like that according to my dad does anyone else play there?

[hungle]

i play a 'phu tho' or something like that according to my dad does anyone else play there?
When will you come to HCMC? please email to me trunghungleba@yahoo.com.vn

[SimonQQ]

i am already here! haha

[mytran108]

Hi all,

We are a group of caulongvietnam.com forum and we're playing together in HCM city on every Sunday, from 11AM to 3PM. Welcome to our group and have a fun time for playing badminton. The cost is about 45k ~ 2$. (including shuttle cost). Currently, we have some foreign friends are playing with us. The court is located at 3 District, near the LE THI RIENG park. You can email me follow : mytran108@yahoo.com.vn for more information. :).

[meepouh]

Hello everyone,

I'm peter, gonna be there from Aug 9, till Aug 13
I love to play with you all but have no idea about place and time.

I will stay at Sheraton hotel(I think it's in district 1 area)
Please ask me to join you.

My e-mail
ternr@gmail.com

Hope to plaly with you soon.
peter

[meepouh]

I read above post. But can't find any club playing on the weekday.

I will appreciate if someone can give me advices too.

[hungle]

I read above post. But can't find any club playing on the weekday.

I will appreciate if someone can give me advices too.

My club play in weekday but from 5am-7am, in addition, it is very far from Sheraton to my club (~15km) So thinkyou can not come, right?
Near your hotel, there is a gorverment office club in Le Duan District, just 11-2km from Sheraton but I don't know anyone there. I think you can come to Marie Curie shool in Le Quy Don Street (not sure but about 3-4km from your hotel), just come when you free and ask people there to play with... In you need more support, please email to me trunghungleba@yahoo.com.vn

[meepouh]

thank you.

I will go and see :)

[hungle]

In above post I mean Le Duan Street, just 1-2km from your hotel, sorry!

[cheetah83]

Hi guys i've recently moved to HCMC with a friend to teach English and we really want to play badminton maybe with a club. Our standard is about average but we want to improve, we only speak English and aren't available at the weekends. Any suggestions or invitations would be much appreciated!

[hungle]

Hi guys i've recently moved to HCMC with a friend to teach English and we really want to play badminton maybe with a club. Our standard is about average but we want to improve, we only speak English and aren't available at the weekends. Any suggestions or invitations would be much appreciated!

Where do you live in HCMC, if you are living near Tan Binh dist, you can join ith us! We need to know what time can you play? Date, time... email me: trunghungleba@yahoo.com.vn
See you

[baddyinfo]

Is there any professional badminton institute/school/academy at Ho Chi Minh City?

Regards











One of these days staying in Ho Chi Minh city for business,studying or traveling, if you need, you could play badminton at one of many inhouse courts in:
1. The Cultural Housing of Labor, 55B, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai st, dist 3. Three wooden-floor courts.
2. The Ky Hoa club on campus of Ky Hoa hotel, Ba Thang Hai st, dist 10.Four carpeted courts.
3. The Rang Dong club, 353 alley,Nguyen Trong Tuyen st, dist Tan Binh.Three carpeted courts.
4. The Phu Tho club, 1 Ly Thuong Kiet st,dist 11. Ten wooden-floor courts.
5. The 7th Military Region club, Hoang Van Thu st, dist Phu Nhuan. Four wooden-floor courts
...
The badminton playing fee in HCMC may be cheapest in the world, about 1.5 USD per hour (not including shuttle cock). Further, if you stay there in a long time, you could register to become a member of above clups.
WELCOME!:)

[Super_Lee89]

Is there any professional badminton institute/school/academy at Ho Chi Minh City?

Regards

Almost is badminton court, but there have some teachers teaching in those courts, when you play badminton in there, you can contact and deal with them about the schedule and price

[wiseceo]

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a group that i can join while I'm in VN
from Nov.9-21. A little background about myself I've started playing
badminton for 5 years and I'm play A level, I've won a handful of
tournaments. Let me know if there is any available spot that I can join.
I would greatly appreciate if someone can email me upbeatppl@gmail.com

Thanks

[Super_Lee89]

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a group that i can join while I'm in VN
from Nov.9-21. A little background about myself I've started playing
badminton for 5 years and I'm play A level, I've won a handful of
tournaments. Let me know if there is any available spot that I can join.
I would greatly appreciate if someone can email me upbeatppl@gmail.com

Thanks

You can contact me at gallardohuuloc@gmail.com or brian_loc89@yahoo.com

[aZn_Popcorn]

Hey, I'll be in Vietnam from Dec 26-Jan 14. I would like to play a few times while I am there.
I have played before @ T-19 Courts with Cornchip(Phuong). I don't have his contact anymore though. I am an intermediate-advanced player that hasn't played in awhile and will just be looking to hit around with decent players at the least. LMK if anyone wants to take me under their wing hehe.
Thx,
John (Lam).

[hungle]

Hey, I'll be in Vietnam from Dec 26-Jan 14. I would like to play a few times while I am there.
I have played before @ T-19 Courts with Cornchip(Phuong). I don't have his contact anymore though. I am an intermediate-advanced player that hasn't played in awhile and will just be looking to hit around with decent players at the least. LMK if anyone wants to take me under their wing hehe.
Thx,

John (Lam).
You are wellcome, just email to me for more detail: trunghungleba@yahoo.com.vn

[aZn_Popcorn]

Hey Hungle,

I have sent you an email a week or so now.
Please reply back :)
On a side note...I am staying in Quan 2(Thao Dien) area. Do you know where I can play that is closer to here? I have heard there is a "An Phu Badminton Club" but I don't know where.

Thx,
John

[risingsun]

Hi All

i am coming to hcmc on 8th jan for 10 days an i was wondering if anyone can suggest clubs where i can go and play to join in with people as im traveling with non badminton lovers lol

i will be staying in blue diamond hotel if that helps at all which is in district 1.

thanks

[danny_fi]

Hi,
I would like to join your group if it is possible. Please inform me which court you are playing at on a regular basis or so in Ho Chi Minh City

Thank you very much in advance

Danny