Places to play in Taipei ! [Archive] - Badminton Central Discussion Forums

Olbozz

11-08-2007, 02:00 AM

Hi everyone!!
I'm wondering if anyone know places to play in Taipei city. I've already tried - unsuccessfully, I must say - the Taiwanese website: http://www.badmintonrepublic.com/. (http://www.badmintonrepublic.com/. is) It's a good website but for Chinese speakers I guess. So far, I have been warmly welcome to two places but unfortunately, these places were mainly for beginners. I have intermediate level.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Olivier.

wongvk

11-26-2007, 03:06 AM

I just came back from Taipei, I played at TAIPEI Zhong Shan Sports Center, here is a link to their website:

http://www.cyc.org.tw/cssc/charge_e.htm

isben

05-01-2009, 07:43 AM

Sorry for bringing up an old thread. I be in Taipei for one week and was thinking if there is any groups that could cater to drop in players? My command of the Chinese language is strictly limited to speaking and therefore www.badmintonrepublic.com is not very user friendly to me.

greybeagle

05-03-2009, 01:56 AM

Hi, I just came back from "Hua Jiang high school", there are people playing pretty much all day in the evening (they say official from 8:30 to 10 but unofficially, people start to play at around 7). There seems to be morning sessions too, starting at 5am. Drop in fee is 250 NTD, though you can often play for 4 hours. e.g. Sunday from 5am to 10am, and from 10am to 2pm. friendly people and they match you up with people.
this is the link with a map

http://www.badmintonrepublic.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8893&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
http://dadao.myweb.hinet.net/img/MAP.gif

greybeagle

05-03-2009, 01:58 AM

Hi, I just came back from "Hua Jiang high school", there are people playing pretty much every day in the evenings (they say officially from 8:30pm to 10pm but unofficially, people start to play starting at around 7pm). There seems to be morning sessions too, starting at 5am. Drop in fee is 250 NTD, and you can often play for 4 hours, esp on weekends. e.g. Sunday from 5am to 10am, and from 10am to 2pm. friendly people and they match you up with people.
this is the link with a map

http://www.badmintonrepublic.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8893&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

http://dadao.myweb.hinet.net/img/MAP.gif

Shadowdrgn20

05-10-2009, 06:10 PM

Hey, I'll be going to Taiwan this summer in August, and I was wondering what the level of play is at "Huq Jiang high school". From my previous experiences in playing in Taipei, you must reserve the courts prior to arrival. Is that the same case here?

Also, does anyone know of any local tournaments in Taipei around August? I thought it'd be fun to play in one if I could.

george@chongwei

01-12-2010, 12:56 AM

hey, i will be going to taipei somewhere in the month of June and was wondering any group still active in playing badminton?:)

any cheap badminton equipments that u know?

beermonstertw

03-06-2010, 02:43 PM

For visitors without a car,....mmmm....elmentary schools,any public and private schools near you,you`ll find them doing badminton a lot..........in the city......in the nation....

george@chongwei

03-08-2010, 01:56 AM

For visitors without a car,....mmmm....elmentary schools,any public and private schools near you,you`ll find them doing badminton a lot..........in the city......in the nation....
Any schools will do?
are u from taipei? Where do u usually play badminton at?

yifan917

03-29-2010, 04:12 AM

hello george, I donno if you got a place that you want to go yet, however, what beermonstertw meant was almost all public/private schools in Taiwan will rent their courts out after studuents are off school. People usually rent school courts to host different badminton clubs(or so called "teams") and they are either membership-based or drop-in based. If you go by public transit, this will be your best bet.

Hope this will help!

george@chongwei

03-29-2010, 04:32 AM

hi yingfan, thanks for your advice:)
Yeah, i was actually looking places to play in taipei. But seems to have none. Perhaps i should stop by some schools that got badminton court and rent it. Usually they charge how much?Perhaps i can play with some taiwan girls there too:p:D

Anyway, check your pm:)

plkvoon

03-29-2010, 05:04 AM

I am going to taiwan on business trip this wednesday... will be there for a month... i also would like to find some courts to hang out during my free time... anyone willing to help?

plkvoon

03-29-2010, 05:04 AM

i will be in Taipei....

mazinkaiser

03-29-2010, 05:42 PM

Hey guys,

there are actually 5 professional badminton gyms in Taipei that are sponsored by Chinese Youth center (cyc.org). Each building is about 8-9 floors and each floor houses different sports (badminton, swimming, deep water diving, archery, basketball, racketball, ping-pong, etc). For badminton, each court is $300 TWD per hour. However, if you go at a non-peak hour, and you pay for one hour, as long as there is no one kicking you out, you can stay as long as you like. I go there during summer time and I have to warn you that there is not a lot of good players. If you are alone, I suggest you go there first, see if there are people you can play with, then you can rent the court there and invite those people to your court to play. You can make quick friends. Here are the URL:

http://ngsc.cyc.org.tw/
http://chientan.cyh.org.tw/
http://xysc.cyc.org.tw/
http://cssc.cyc.org.tw/
http://whsc.cyc.org.tw/

I will go back to Taiwan at the end of July for vacation. Hopefully, I can see some of you guys there

yifan917

03-30-2010, 09:50 PM

justme86

04-04-2010, 05:56 PM

I may be moving to taiwan shortly and was wondering the general level of the clubs ?

With regards to my standard I have been ranked around 20th in England singles / doubles and mixed.

yifan917

04-05-2010, 09:17 PM

I may be moving to taiwan shortly and was wondering the general level of the clubs ?

With regards to my standard I have been ranked around 20th in England singles / doubles and mixed.

Welcome to Taiwan!
I think you can find all different levels of clubs here in Taiwan.
If you are ranked 20th in England I think you will need to find a club that has "A"-ranked players or even top "B"-ranked players.
I am sure that'd be a lot of fun for ya!

justme86

04-06-2010, 08:54 AM

Welcome to Taiwan!
I think you can find all different levels of clubs here in Taiwan.
If you are ranked 20th in England I think you will need to find a club that has "A"-ranked players or even top "B"-ranked players.
I am sure that'd be a lot of fun for ya!

Thanks yifan.....do u have any contacts or starting points to get me going ?

yifan917

04-06-2010, 11:39 AM

Thanks yifan.....do u have any contacts or starting points to get me going ?

Sure! When you arrive Taiwan and ready to play just PM me :cool:

justme86

04-12-2010, 03:37 AM

Sure! When you arrive Taiwan and ready to play just PM me :cool:

Thanks ! What is the general standard of play like within Taiwan ?

yifan917

04-12-2010, 08:56 PM

Well it's really hard to say... different clubs have different levels.

Smautf

04-16-2010, 05:35 PM

Sure! When you arrive Taiwan and ready to play just PM me :cool:

I too will be in Taiwan early May and would love to play a game or two. I'm not (ahem...) anywhere near ranked 20th in UK, but am a reasonable club player.

Perhaps I can PM you too?

Thanks,

smautf

jirinkan

04-20-2010, 03:28 PM

Hi! I and BF will go to Taipei during this Apr 29 - May 4.
My BF, he play well at least B or Top B of Thailand.

Can we join with you, yifan917? :)

yifan917

04-20-2010, 08:53 PM

Of course!!! PM me when you guys arrive! :D

plkvoon

04-25-2010, 11:23 PM

This place is cool.... very similiar to Saturn club in Bangkok, but with more goodies. The courts are in superb condition... Will be returning to play tonight.... highly recommended....

george@chongwei

04-26-2010, 03:42 AM

This place is cool.... very similiar to Saturn club in Bangkok, but with more goodies. The courts are in superb condition... Will be returning to play tonight.... highly recommended....
hey, pls share some pics, details and more.. wanna test out the court soon:)

justme86

04-26-2010, 06:26 AM

so whats the badminton scene like in Taipei ? Is it possible to play any day or time of the week ?

plkvoon

04-26-2010, 11:17 AM

jirinkan

04-26-2010, 02:52 PM

This place is cool.... very similiar to Saturn club in Bangkok, but with more goodies. The courts are in superb condition... Will be returning to play tonight.... highly recommended....

Next time in Thailand, welcome you with warmness to my groups (many groups)...:)

exalted

04-26-2010, 03:16 PM

I may be moving to taiwan shortly and was wondering the general level of the clubs ?

With regards to my standard I have been ranked around 20th in England singles / doubles and mixed.

be my friend! I'm hoping to take badminton even more seriously (I'm probably intermediate-advanced) and would love to train with you.

I don't read Chinese either so I never really visited badmintonrepublic.com. I recently moved to Taipei from Hsinchu, Taiwan, and although I play badminton regularly at some places, I am looking to play at a slightly more competitive level, meet new people, etc.

Therefore it makes me really happy to see all the responses in this thread! Good to know that there are some BCers here too : ).

exalted

04-26-2010, 03:19 PM

also yifan, PMed~! I am in the USA right now until May 17 but can't wait to get back on the courts once I return.

On a slightly unrelated topic... I do have slightly used Yonex rackets I'm looking to sell pretty cheaply (Arc-Z 3000nt, Arc 900P 2500nt)... so let me know if interested :O

yifan917

04-26-2010, 09:00 PM

so whats the badminton scene like in Taipei ? Is it possible to play any day or time of the week ?

I think Taipei's badminton hot time is either in the morning or in the evening. You can also find some groups who play in the afternoon, but there aren't too many of them...

yifan917

04-26-2010, 09:02 PM

this is the place... superb nice place... heard from yifan917, that it just open 3 months ago.... for those who want additional info; please refer to this website, http://www.ozion.cc/ozion.htm

Kevin, thanks for the ride home.... see you again next week after my return to Taipei.

Hey Peter you are welcome, I hope you enjoyed the games! (especially the last 2..... hahahaha)

Look forward to seeing you after you come back!

yifan917

04-26-2010, 09:05 PM

plkvoon

04-26-2010, 10:08 PM

Next time in Thailand, welcome you with warmness to my groups (many groups)...:)

will be looking forward to join u soon. But i will be leaving to Bangkok this evening, and will be there till 6th May. Usually I play at Saturn club at Talingchan, Pinklao and also the badminton court next to Lumpini park(but wont be going there this trip due to red shirts)..

jirinkan

04-29-2010, 11:48 AM

will be looking forward to join u soon. But i will be leaving to Bangkok this evening, and will be there till 6th May. Usually I play at Saturn club at Talingchan, Pinklao and also the badminton court next to Lumpini park(but wont be going there this trip due to red shirts)..

Hey guy!

I'm in Taipei now :) I'll go back to Bkk on May 4th.
Where's your hotel in Bkk?
Do you want to join us on May 5th? (Crazy badminton for last night)

:)

plkvoon

05-03-2010, 10:18 AM

i dont think i will be able to make it this wednesday as i am going to Taipei thursday morning flight via TG... i will keep in touch with you soon after i return back to BKK.... anyway i stay near sathorn area.... staying at apartment, not hotel....

capcom99

05-12-2010, 09:54 PM

Hey Yifan, I will be visiting Taipei, Taiwan tomorrow 14/5 (Sorry i know it's a bit of a last minute thing) and i was hoping you can help arrange a couple sessions to play together once i'm there - it's not too troublesome yah?!

I'm advanced-intermediate & an avid player. I will try to take some photos to post here as contribution for the rest of the guys when i'm back. And, u have a PM! :) Cheers!

plkvoon

05-13-2010, 09:05 AM

there will be a session tomorrow.... will u be free tomorrow night??

capcom99

05-13-2010, 09:50 AM

Yes!!!! Is it at Ozion or someplace else?? I would love to go :) What time?
Is there a contact number i can haf? i am getting a pre-paid SIM upon arrival. cheers!

plkvoon

05-13-2010, 09:58 AM

capcom99, UGPM......

capcom99

05-13-2010, 10:06 AM

Hi plkvoon, tks for PM :) Seeya tmr!

justme86

05-16-2010, 02:25 PM

Well it looks like i will be coming in 2 or 3 weeks. Are there any tournament structure / competitions within Taiwan that I could enter?

george@chongwei

05-17-2010, 12:58 AM

I'm coming to Taiwan in 1 month time:).... hope to tour around taipei area.. hope someone could help me out:D

plkvoon

05-17-2010, 05:32 AM

I'm coming to Taiwan in 1 month time:).... hope to tour around taipei area.. hope someone could help me out:D

bro, tour around taipei, i think u need to arrange with travel agency la..... :p

if u wanna play badminton then i can help out....

george@chongwei

05-17-2010, 05:34 AM

bro, tour around taipei, i think u need to arrange with travel agency la..... :p

if u wanna play badminton then i can help out....
You staying there or vacation there? i will be there in a month time tho.

plkvoon

05-17-2010, 05:42 AM

You staying there or vacation there? i will be there in a month time tho.

i am here for business trip.... this is my 2nd month....

george@chongwei

05-18-2010, 03:04 AM

i am here for business trip.... this is my 2nd month....
Shall i meet u there next month?:D

plkvoon

05-18-2010, 08:19 AM

ya most likely will be able to meet u up if there no changes in my work plan....

george@chongwei

05-20-2010, 02:43 AM

I'm going on the 14th. Any cheap budget hotel to recommend? You staying near where?

plkvoon

05-21-2010, 04:39 AM

I'm going on the 14th. Any cheap budget hotel to recommend? You staying near where?

I am staying at quite near to Nanjing East Road MRT station.... I am not sure bout accomodation here.... My company did all the hotel booking for me.... sorry cant help you much on this....

george@chongwei

05-27-2010, 03:36 AM

ok, i just booked my hotel on the 1st day i arrived there. Good Ground Hotel. Is it far from your place, plkvoon? Heard the MRT is so convenient there though.

plkvoon

05-27-2010, 03:54 AM

No idea where is that Hotel.... if your hotel is near to any MRT stations, it will be very good.... it's very easy to travel around taipei with MRT.... stops at most of the tourist spots..... i will be leaving Taiwan next week.... will be coming back again before your arrival.... :p

george@chongwei

05-28-2010, 11:33 AM

Lol, it now seems that taiwan is your 2nd home:D..

Hey, remember to recommend me which badminton shops there selling cheap baddy equipments;)

plkvoon

05-29-2010, 10:22 AM

no problem.... just make sure u bring enough bullets as the price of rackets and shoes here are damn attractive..... kekekekeke

capcom99

05-31-2010, 09:54 AM

Hi Guys,

First of all, HUGE thanks :) to Peter (Plkvoon) and Yifan for your KIND KIND KIND hospitality and boy, those were very very high-level :D badminton-play man! :p :) I was aching all over for the two separate nights of play and was kinda limping for the rest of the week...:o

Pls pls pls help me say Hi & Thanks to Vicky too. She's simply.... unbeatable! And a very pretty and very very nice lady!! :p

Here's the promised photos:

OZION | ::THE:: kind of place where i want to play BADMINTON |

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Ozion courts. Fantastic lighting. Wonderful flooring, and most of all, got AIRCON. :D

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WATER COOLER!!! Hot or cold u choose. :confused: Free one neh.

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Vending machine!! Energy drinks!! U pay of course. But-very affordable lah :p

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Paiseh, for ur name liao. Alamak! :p
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Jerry, Yifan, Me, Peter (did i get all correct?)

>> (no photos) Toilet-cum-Bathing Facility:
Fantastic. Got hot shower, military-style shower-head, parquet flooring, separate changing space with huge vanity-mirror :D

>> (no photos) Lounge:
Super-cool. Hugh comfortable 3-4seater lounge chairs where u can wait for your bf/stare at pretty girls/eat something/order a drink or something/FALL ASLEEP :D:p:D.

>> (no photos) Souvenir/Eq/Registration Section:
Just like in the Ozion website. Nicely displayed on standalone POS and quite a fair bit of merchandise. Very cool.

Well, that's all for now. I still can't get enuff of playing @ Ozion man. Starting to miss u guys already. :crying: Will definitely go back again when in Taipei and do keep in touch!

Cheerio,
Stanley
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plkvoon

05-31-2010, 12:05 PM

OMG.... i look like ****..... HAHAHAHHAHAHHAHA......
the guy u forgot his name is eason....

george@chongwei

06-01-2010, 03:01 AM

Wow, u are tempting me to visit that badminton court.. hahahhaa...

btw, where's those pretty girl photos?:D

capcom99

06-01-2010, 05:56 AM

just go lor... there will be pretty girls lar. :D
But when u touch down, already drooling :p i think.

Peter > Thanks man! Hehehe. paiseh i didn't do any touch up for you. HAHAHAHA

Omgomg88

06-01-2010, 09:45 AM

Sure! When you arrive Taiwan and ready to play just PM me :cool:

Hey, I just arrive taipei shulin from Malaysia and I am looking for a place to play. Do u know where can i play. Thanks.

yifan917

06-02-2010, 04:27 AM

Stanley, you are very welcome! Hope we get to play in Singapore next time! :D

yifan917

06-02-2010, 04:30 AM

Hey, I just arrive taipei shulin from Malaysia and I am looking for a place to play. Do u know where can i play. Thanks.

Hello! We are playing this Friday with another new badminton central friend, too. Please feel free to join us!

Check your pm for my number!

sktong

06-10-2010, 02:21 AM

Hi, will be in Taipei next wk, would love to join if you have a session. t

plkvoon

06-15-2010, 01:05 AM

I play there(Ozion) every Monday and Friday.... do drop by if you are free during those days..

yifan917

06-15-2010, 02:30 AM

Hi, will be in Taipei next wk, would love to join if you have a session. t

Please feel free to join us! Just let me know which days you would like to join us!

george@chongwei

06-21-2010, 04:28 AM

regret to say that i actually didn't have the time to play badminton with u guys in taipei.. Due to time constrain.. coz last Friday i was actually at Taipei 101.. maybe next time.. ;):)

yolun0128

07-13-2010, 02:52 AM

anyone wants to play @華江高中(Huajiang High School)? Taipei. NTD250 for 4hours, I think... :)

justme86

07-13-2010, 09:25 AM

I also play at Ozion on Fridays and sometimes Mondays when I can make it but thats not too often :(

plkvoon

07-18-2010, 11:58 PM

hey guys, i will be back to Taipei this week... see u guys this coming friday at Ozion... cheers....

yifan917

07-19-2010, 12:32 AM

wow! so will you be working in Taiwan again?

Veeee

09-03-2010, 04:59 AM

Hi guys,

me new in taipei and found this thread.
if someone can update me with the places whr i can play badminton, would also be interested in a partner to join me. my level is intermediate.

Vee

Souvigna

11-09-2010, 10:30 PM

I am doing a transit stop in Taipei Nov. 25 - 29 and would love to play some badminton. This Ozion center looks very good. I am planning to play Friday Nov. 26, can someone write the English address so I can google map the place.

Best would be a Subway instructions if it is reachable by this route.

Thanks

Souvigna

divinechua

01-02-2011, 03:48 AM

Hi Local Taipei badminton lovers,

I wll be in Taipei for 11 days of business trip (5th to 15th Janaury 2011).
Level is intermediate...

Got any any playing group (liked in Singapore ??) ?

Will be great if there are playing groups or contacts...

Thanks,
Mike

divinechua

01-02-2011, 03:50 AM

hey guys, i will be back to Taipei this week... see u guys this coming friday at Ozion... cheers....

Hi plkvoon, any local contacts or playing groups ? I am from SG ..will be good if can give some local contacts/ playing groups..
I saw the guy Yi Fan....i PM him no reply...

Thanks,
Mike

yifan917

01-02-2011, 08:00 PM

Hello Mike, PM sent ;)

Look forward to seeing you!

evelynhu

08-10-2011, 03:26 AM

I know this reply may come too late, but hope it helps on your future visits to Taipei, Taiwan :D
There's a great place in Taipei City to play badminton and it is quite convenient to get to.
You can play one off or join badminton social teams to play :)

Here's the Address for the badminton shop and the facility:
Champion Sports
7Floor, No. 1 HsinYi Road, Section 1, Taipei City, Taiwan
Telephone: +886-2-2392-8099
Email: championstar99@yahoo.com.tw (championstar99@yahoo.com.tw)

ZhongZheng Sports Center
No. 1 HsinYi Road, Section 1, Taipei City, Taiwan

It is about 5minute walking distance from 2 popular MRT stations. The facility is a city owned sport center with 5 badminton courts, and a lot of other indoor sports facilities such as archery, basketball, golf, table tennis, swimming pool, etc. They charge quite reasonably for court usage, it's air conditioned. Oh, another plus, is that there's a badminton shop right on the floor where the courts are at. They sell all badminton related products and accessories. Racket prices are very reasonable as well. They sell Yonex, Victor, Flypower, MMOA, Fleet, etc. It's worth the visit :D Have fun when in Taipei!