Lee's closing for the summer!

[dex]

I was told that Lee's is closing for the summer for renovations. Will i get my membership refund? Anyone knows what their plans? I'm thinking of joining the new club,Flying Dragon instead. Thx for your attention!

[smashdown]

I heard they are expanding the gym, which I think will benefit its members. members will have more space and more courts to play. But I am also looking forward to see the Flying Dragon open.

[dex]

so they're closing for the summer! I must find somewhere to play! Thx smashdown for your info!

[algonquinsmash]

Where is Flying Dragon club? site??

[Wong8Egg]

I am told that they will close down the old complex and merge it with the new one with the unit that next to it. But not sure how long it will take for renovation.

[benchan]

Flying Dragon. www.flyingdragonbadmintonclub.com (http://www.flyingdragonbadmintonclub.com)

[benchan]

When are Lee's going to open again?

[dex]

When are Lee's going to open again?

Not for a long long while!

[the_oro]

i'm pretty sure you're wrong since lee's has a summer camp and summer membership promotion

i asked winnie (coach & stiringer) if the place was closing for summer and she told me that she didn't hear anythign about it

[No0b102]

I heard flying dragons arnt that good. Like their coaches.

[aZn_Popcorn]

FD just recently got Charles Pyne as their coach. He is prob the only reputable coach there

[birdieeagle]

They just hired another young coach, Allen Tai, ex Malaysia junior champion. He is as good as Charles and very friendly.

[aZn_Popcorn]

hmm, FD is trying to get back into being a strong club and maybe compare with Lee's and Mandarin in the near future.
That's good, that's good.

[dex]

hmm, FD is trying to get back into being a strong club and maybe compare with Lee's and Mandarin in the near future.
That's good, that's good.

"get back into being a strong club?" FD was strong? How come we don't see it? The only asset that FD used to have was Huang Nan Yen. I'm not trying to disc FD here, in fact, what I believe is every club takes many years to establish. There is nothing wrong with it! It's nice to see the competitions between these private clubs can boost up the standard of play in badminton in Ontario! As far as the new coach, Allan Tai, is he a Singles player, Doubles or Mixed? Ontario urguely need a Singles coach! My kids are definitely going to FD if he's one!

[birdieeagle]

I agree, it takes a long time to become a strong club. Having some good coaches definitely help. Because of the change of management, FD sure has the potential. One sign is the new management is willing to listen and changed all the lighting to reduce the glare...and FD is getting busy and busy, for some time slot, it is tough to book a court. Allan is a single player and is a lefty. Check out this link.

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/Features/2079813/Article/index_html

[dex]

I agree, it takes a long time to become a strong club. Having some good coaches definitely help. Because of the change of management, FD sure has the potential. One sign is the new management is willing to listen and changed all the lighting to reduce the glare...and FD is getting busy and busy, for some time slot, it is tough to book a court. Allan is a single player and is a lefty. Check out this link.

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/Features/2079813/Article/index_html

Thanks Birdieeagle, much appreciated! I'm sure a lot of dedicated players and parents out there are very happy to find out we, in Ontario, finally has a real Men's Singles coach! Let's hope he has an enjoyable experience at FD! Btw, How much does he charge for a one-to-one private lesson per hour? Thanks!

[birdieeagle]

Not sure about the price, but at least $40/ hr for private lesson.

[pickel]

Not sure about the price, but at least $40/ hr for private lesson.
His price is $60.00 per hour.

[dex]

His price is $60.00 per hour.


Thank you very much pickel! My son is now taking private lesson with him as well as in the group lesson. He's an excellent coach and he's very patience and fun to all his students. Highly recommended for intermediate and advance level players!

[pickel]

Thank you very much pickel! My son is now taking private lesson with him as well as in the group lesson. He's an excellent coach and he's very patience and fun to all his students. Highly recommended for intermediate and advance level players!
Hi Dex,
How do you feel Charles and Allan, they both in the world ranking. I try to choose one for my daughter.
Pickel

[dex]

Hi Dex,
How do you feel Charles and Allan, they both in the world ranking. I try to choose one for my daughter.
Pickel

I personally think they are both excellent! But "communication in language" and culture between the players and the coach(es) play an important role! Although every coach has their own style of playing and coaching, you must consider if your daughter's character too. Just my 2cents!

[birdieeagle]

I am so sad to learn that Allan is no longer with Flying Dragon. Anybody knows where he goes? Back to Malaysia? Anybody know why he left FDBC?

[pickel]

Allan will return. He has some work to look after back home.

[schwab]

Ok, I'm really curious about this club. Since I'm a newbie on this forum, I just want to know on how to get their location via TTC or YRT? I know this is a stupid question but I'm really desperate to play badminton!

[Wong8Egg]

Ok, I'm really curious about this club. Since I'm a newbie on this forum, I just want to know on how to get their location via TTC or YRT? I know this is a stupid question but I'm really desperate to play badminton!

Check their website and call them for directions.

[pickel]

Their web site is www.flyingdragonbadmintonclub.com (http://www.flyingdragonbadmintonclub.com) and address is 30 Vogell Road, Unit 3, Richmond Hill, main intersection is Leslie Street and 16 th Ave.,

[dex]

This thread is turning into "Flying Dragon Badminton Club"!

[schwab]

Check their website and call them for directions.
Yea, I called them yesterday and apparently, they don't know where the closest bus stop is.:( Heck, the lady that I talked with is hard to deal with. I think there is a huge language barrier unfortunately.

Anyhow, I wonder if I dropped in alone, will there be a huge possibility that people in there are willing to play against a random guy? LOL

[dex]

Yea, I called them yesterday and apparently, they don't know where the closest bus stop is.:( Heck, the lady that I talked with is hard to deal with. I think there is a huge language barrier unfortunately.

Anyhow, I wonder if I dropped in alone, will there be a huge possibility that people in there are willing to play against a random guy? LOL

If I were you, I will not waste my time in travelling and in return, you'll not only get disappointment because of their club policy! The lady you were dealing with probably is the owner, Monita! She has the character you wouldn't believe!

[schwab]

If I were you, I will not waste my time in travelling and in return, you'll not only get disappointment because of their club policy! The lady you were dealing with probably is the owner, Monita! She has the character you wouldn't believe!
You've been there already? Crap. They have good courts though..

Where do you suggest to drop in then?

[Wong8Egg]

If I were you, I will not waste my time in travelling and in return, you'll not only get disappointment because of their club policy! The lady you were dealing with probably is the owner, Monita! She has the character you wouldn't believe!

LOL. I agree the lady there at the front desk is terrible. I only been there twice and I have already told myself I won't go there for the 3rd time. Like I am paying her to get yell at. :mad:

Go Lees or Mandarin.

[schwab]

LOL. I agree the lady there at the front desk is terrible. I only been there twice and I have already told myself I won't go there for the 3rd time. Like I am paying her to get yell at. :mad:

Go Lees or Mandarin.
Apparently, one of my friends told me that Lee's and Mandarin's are a little bit too intimidating and people who plays there are kinda harsh. I just want a friendly competitive game. I'm afraid that I go to Lee's or Mandarin, no one will play against me coz I'm still very rusty right now:crying: I've stopped playing for 5 years and I'm slowly trying to get back.

[dex]

LOL. I agree the lady there at the front desk is terrible. I only been there twice and I have already told myself I won't go there for the 3rd time. Like I am paying her to get yell at. :mad:

Go Lees or Mandarin.

Absolutely agreed to Mr. Wong8Egg! A lot of people complained about the concrete floor under their court mat. The owner still insist they don't need any underpadding! I don't know how their members can tolerate their ankles and knees but time can certainly tell the difference when there are underpadding. Try out Mandarin or Lee's. They accept guest at around $10-$12/day. www.mandarinbadminton.com www.leesbadminton.ca

[birdieeagle]

I am a member of FDBC and I agree that the concrete floor under is an issue. However FDBC did change all the lighting to reduce glare after complaints from their members. As for the front desk, there are a lot of different ladies at different shift, may not be Monita or the same person we are talking about. Most of the players and coaches here are friendly and there are drop-in sessions for different level of players.

[schwab]

oh yah, in addition, I may feel left out since I don't know how to speak Mandarin or Cantonese coz I ain't Chinese. My friend told me that.

[dex]

oh yah, in addition, I may feel left out since I don't know how to speak Mandarin or Cantonese coz I ain't Chinese. My friend told me that.


It's a multi-cultural society in Toronto! I'm sure most of the members are English-speaking! If you worry too much, then don't even consider going to any of these club!

[birdieeagle]

oh yah, in addition, I may feel left out since I don't know how to speak Mandarin or Cantonese coz I ain't Chinese. My friend told me that.

Head coach Charles Pyne does not speak Mandarin nor Chinese either and I don't think he or other Canadian who play there regularly feel left out. Do not discriminate first if you not want to be discriminated.

[nameinator]

this might not be the best forum to post this, but since we're talking about private and the quality of coaches anyways, might as well put it out there:

a lot of the better coaches offer private and group coaching at cheaper prices at community centres (i'm talking lik efendi, troy, etc etc).

look into that if youre only interested in private

[pickel]

where is troy? I remember he quit a couple of years ago.

[birdieeagle]

Do you mean Harrison Choy? He is teaching in other locations including one at a local North York high school at night.

[wukenne]

Do you mean Harrison Choy? He is teaching in other locations including one at a local North York high school at night.

Uhm no, Pickel was referring to Troy Chandra.

[pickel]

Yes, you read my mind!

[GunBlade008]

Troy Chandra coaches my friend at a community center or school, I forget which one. But like Efendi, he left Lee's to pursue a different coaching environment.