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anyone know any clubs, schools, where badminton is played around Boston and the greater Boston area? Right now I play badminton around twice a week and hoping to find more places so I can play more. Thanks.
Well apparently I am the only member of BC from the Boston, MA US area. :D In case any of you guys ever show up around this part of the world, here's a brief list of places I've found where you can play badminton around here. I'll divided according to days of the week:
Monday:
1) Needham High School, Needham. $20 / season (~12 weeks). 7:30-10pm.
Tuesday:
Haven't found a place yet.
Wednesday:
1) Lincoln Hancock School, Quincy. $7 (member) $9(non-member) / session. 6:30-9:30pm.
2) Natick Armory, Natick. $8 / session. 7?-10pm?
Thursday:
1) Sharon Middle School, Sharon. #45 / season (~12 weeks). 7:30-10:30pm.
Friday:
1) Boston University. If pay, you can play Fri, Sat, and Sun, (whenever the gym is open) $20 / season (? not sure how long) 6:30-11pm.
Saturday:
1)Boston University. 5-7pm?
2)MIT. Cambridge. $5 / session. time ?
Sunday:
1)Boston University. 4-6pm?
2)Bedford High School, Bedford. $5 / session. 1:30-5pm.
So far these are the closest places I've found around me, all within 30 min of driving.
I use to be a member of the harvard badminton club and the mit club. You might want to check those out.
Originally posted by Don
I use to be a member of the harvard badminton club and the mit club. You might want to check those out.
Thanks for the info and yeah I did, it's really crowded and expensive to play there now. :(
mkwan
11-24-2002, 09:18 PM
Just moved to Boston and it seems to me that there isn't any cost-effective way to play badminton here in the Boston-metro area accessible by the "T". Could jwu or anyone help me out? I tried BU but I was told that they are not currently taking non-BU affiliated players. To get into MIT and Harvard's facilities is just way too expensive for non-students.
Thanks a lot!
hey mkwan, welcome to boston first of all!! :D it is also where I would like to call, "badminton abyss".
Actually BU do accept non-BU affiliated people, the only thing is the season ends in two weeks so that's probably why they told you no. PM me later and I'll let you know the schedule of the next session. MIT is kinda hard to get in and expensive if you don't know anyone at MIT. Um the above location, Quincy can be accessed by the red line, just need a little walk afterwards so not sure if you wanna do that. You can check their address online by doing a search for the school name in google.com.
Best bet, BU (when it starts again in Jan), Quincy (kind of a hike), and MIT (find some connections). let me know if you need more help.
mkwan
11-25-2002, 10:20 PM
Thx a mill jwu! Guess I'll wait till January then.
:(
anytime mkwan, free to PM me if you ever want to get together and play sometime.
mkwan
11-26-2002, 03:43 PM
oh jwu... anytime at all, anytime... i'm totally up for it whenever u wish!
:p
actually whereabout in boston are you? I live in Brighton and I work in Brookline. First friday in december, you can actually just show up at Boston Univ. and play, we can just sneak you in. :D
mkwan
11-27-2002, 12:50 PM
this couldnt be better! i live in the allston-brighton area.
:D
nice mkwan, next wednesday I am gonna play at Quincy too and if you want, I can give you a ride there since you are so close, just PM me your info.
I never recalled it being hard to play at MIT or Harvard. I'm always welcome to play there whenever I'm in town (rarely).
mkwan
12-07-2002, 02:17 PM
that might be coz u r really good? really good players can play anywhere anytime (erm... most of the time). :D
maybe times have changed Don. Harvard actually isn't too hard to get into, just expensive, about $10 each time and you need to go in with a Harvard affiliated person. As for MIT, you need to be either MIT affiliated, or you need to buy their atheletic pass which is about $400 USD a year or even higher, and then you have to pay $5 each time.
I go a few times every year, while I'm in town. I've never been turned back, nor do I pay. Pretty weird. I guess they like out of town players.
wow Don, next time you are in town, help us out by sneaking us in too with you. :D
you make it sound like these two clubs are for the social elites. a lot of nice guy and gals, and the odd annoyance. you guys should play there, lots of good players.
mkwan
12-10-2002, 11:21 AM
thx 4 tellin...
mebbe we'll try it... mebbe...
:p
Don, there is no doubt that these two clubs have great players and good people but I don't know why it is so, it really is very difficult and high cost for myself, and other people I know to get in. I guess maybe we are just not good enough or lack the right connections. I talked to people online that goes to the Harvard club who told me to just show up and play but when I went to the door, they told me I can't play since I am not Harvard affiliated. Maybe I can mention your name next time Don. :D seriously, it would be nice to play there. especially MIT, they got excellent facilities.
may be you need to find an insider?
i can imagine most clubs will be reluctant to accept random strangers at the door, but if someone who knows the club organizer well, may be they can pull you in.
or may be there are some secret handshake? ;). i have played in a university gym that i wasn't affiliated with. normally the university don't allow strangers into the gym. i was told to just say "Chinese club badminton" at the door and the guard will just let you in.
Haha, that's pretty funny.
As far as I know it. I am acquantances with the good players of the club. I seriously don't know how they remember me from year to year, when I only play maybe 4 times a year down there. I am told if coming into town, drop one of them an email and I will be let in. Beats me on what's going on.
This tightening of "security" to the badminton only happened recently. I remember playing in MIT a couple years ago simply by walking in and pay the $5, but not anymore. Harvard I have never tried, actually I am thinking of trying to go in the coming weeks because I just found out that the hospital I do my research at is actually affiliated with Harvard University so perhaps I AM affiliated with Harvard after all as well. :D
new update, couple of friends just went to MIT last week, they got in with no prob, just pay $5. hmmm maybe worth a try.
mkwan
12-12-2002, 11:03 AM
sounds good... sounds good...
about what time jwu?
Originally posted by mkwan
sounds good... sounds good...
about what time jwu?
hey mkwan, as much as I love to but I actually just injured my back last thursday so I am out of badminton for awhile. I'll let you know when I feel a little better. In the mean time, feel free to stop by and check it out yourself if you got the chance. Red line and Kendall station is right next to MIT. Let me know if you do go and check it out.
mkwan
12-17-2002, 10:54 AM
darn... u kiddin?
told ya to take it easy on those shuttlecocks... and those gals...
u don't listen, do u?
:p
Originally posted by mkwan
darn... u kiddin?
told ya to take it easy on those shuttlecocks... and those gals...
u don't listen, do u?
:p
haha. :D Unfortunately I am not kidding, my lower back is a little messed up right now, feeling better everyday so that's a good sign. surprisingly, I feel pain when I don't move around whereas I am fine when I am climbing stairs, walking, etc.
tighri
05-20-2005, 01:33 AM
new update, couple of friends just went to MIT last week, they got in with no prob, just pay $5. hmmm maybe worth a try.
hi jwu. by reading this thread i could say you play a lot of badminton in the boston area. me and my family moved to boston months ago. i used to play badminton in my home country but had to stop because of family responsibilities. i want to play regularly again so i can introduce the game to my sons...you know, to start them young so they can learn to love the sport. what gym in mit can i go to play? is that the rockwell gym? how about in bu? where in bu can i play (what gym?)?
RuskiStryker
07-08-2005, 10:07 PM
I think there is a badminton raquet club in marblehead...
BostonU
07-29-2006, 06:59 PM
MIT Badminton club summer hours, open to public, 7bucks/student, 12 bucks/non-student.
tuesday, friday night from 6-9
sunday afternoon from 1-4.
BU is no longer a public club as u need a membership to enter their new facility.
BTW, i know 4 badminton from BC who are pretty decent...
Constantine_evi
12-26-2007, 09:35 PM
I am a new player to the area. I can go anywhere as long as the MBTA can reach. If anyone of you know some club that I can go. Please send me a message.
Thanks a lot.
Pingu
07-13-2008, 12:43 PM
Hi,
I want to play badminton but I don't know anyone in the area. Can someone suggest me where I can join other people?
Thanks!
Garuda
05-26-2009, 01:32 AM
Hi All, I am visiting Boston from May 9 to June 2, 2009 and wondered if any one of you could kindly take me to play badminton together. I am Indonesian, 32 y.o., have been playing badminton competitively for over 5 years now (double) -- I would say that I am advanced intermediate.
I'd really appreciate if someone who lives in Boston area or anyone who has some friends who live in Boston to introduce me to them so that I will be able to play during my visit in Boston. Thank you so, very much for your kindness and help!!!
ksivakumar82
06-14-2010, 03:19 AM
Dear All,
I am new to this thread as well as to this site. I found this thread very interesting and informative. I am a badminton player from India and have played in few professional tournaments here in India, I will be moving to Boston in August to pursue my MBA from Boston College. I am really not sure how far is Boston College from Harvard or MIT but can anyone suggest me some good clubs/courts to play badminton around Boston College(Chestnut Hill) area along with the rates. I am really looking forward to some economic options around this place.
Thank You
Trinhity
08-31-2010, 10:27 PM
Hi everyone,
I am an advanced/competitive badminton player visiting from Toronto, Canada and was wondering if there are any places to play on Sat Sept 4 - Sun Sept 5. I typically play feather but can also play plastic as well.
Please let me know as I may be bored to tears during this time. :)
Thanks!
alansheky
12-28-2010, 09:04 PM
http://bostonbadminton.com/
hahoang
02-26-2011, 07:50 PM
Thanks for the info. Do you know if play at Bedford High School is still valid and can you provide more details, contact info or time of play?
Well apparently I am the only member of BC from the Boston, MA US area. :D In case any of you guys ever show up around this part of the world, here's a brief list of places I've found where you can play badminton around here. I'll divided according to days of the week:
Monday:
1) Needham High School, Needham. $20 / season (~12 weeks). 7:30-10pm.
Tuesday:
Haven't found a place yet.
Wednesday:
1) Lincoln Hancock School, Quincy. $7 (member) $9(non-member) / session. 6:30-9:30pm.
2) Natick Armory, Natick. $8 / session. 7?-10pm?
Thursday:
1) Sharon Middle School, Sharon. #45 / season (~12 weeks). 7:30-10:30pm.
Friday:
1) Boston University. If pay, you can play Fri, Sat, and Sun, (whenever the gym is open) $20 / season (? not sure how long) 6:30-11pm.
Saturday:
1)Boston University. 5-7pm?
2)MIT. Cambridge. $5 / session. time ?
Sunday:
1)Boston University. 4-6pm?
2)Bedford High School, Bedford. $5 / session. 1:30-5pm.
So far these are the closest places I've found around me, all within 30 min of driving.
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