Player(s) in New York, US - Anyone???

[LazyBuddy]

Seems not many ppl from New York, US (even east coast US) are in this Forum.

I would like to set a local club somewhere near my neighborhood, and I want to do this survey for so long, your participation is very welcome:

If you live in 50 miles within New York City, US (use zip code 11365 as center, since I live close there ^___^ ), please answer the following questions:

1. Where do u live? - Please use zip code, easy to check online :D

2. Where do u play - Please provide local club/college/high school name (u can put more than 1 answer)

3. What kinda racket u use? - brand, model

4. Where did u get ur racket - shop on line (website, plz)? local store? shop in another nation?

5. How many hrs u usually play for a week?

6. If I set a club about within 10 miles (use zip code 11365 as center), are u willing to participate? Sorry, under progress, contacting different local school gym for now. So, no detail address is available yet.

7. How much u can afford for member fee? - pay by each visit? pay by a yearly member fee?


Even though, I don't expect too many ppl to answer the questions, but let me get a try, see how "poplular" badminton is in NY.

Thanks, everyone.

[jwu]

hey lazy, sorry, not from NY but MA. Just want to sign in as someone that also plays on the east coast and am looking for people who also play in this region. Good luck.

[plaYer]

umm. have you heard about nycbadminton.com - i play in manhattan 3 times a week. i know there are clubs in brooklyn and queens as well. At the manhattan club you can get coaching as well. The rates are pretty stiff though - but they give you shuttles. Also, the people there are auth. yonex resellers. you can get all the yonex racquets, shoes, clothing, bags etc. and members get it a little cheaper than online.

the standard in the manhattan club is pretty diverse. some people are very good, others are beginners and lots of people in between. Friday is crowded, Sunday and tuesday is good. the club also meets on wednesdays but that venue is closed right now.

If you're interested, just show up - people will explain the fees and everything to you and it's pretty easy to find people to play with.

[LazyBuddy]

I heard about NYCBadminton before. However, their schedule kinda conflict with my current club schedule. Therefore, can't really participate in that club.

You said u know some clubs in Brooklyn and Queens? Coool... I live in Queens, if u can provide more information on clubs in these 2 places, that will be really really helpful for me.

Thnx for all ur information.

[klaphat]

Cole's sportscenter at Greenwich Village.

It belongs to NYU. Corner of Broadway and East 3rd as I recall.

I used to play there for a while every Friday something like 5 years ago when I lived in NY.

Isn't that still a possibility?

[trungnasa]

To klaphat: that Greenwich village place you talked about, can you tell me the direction (by subway preferably) and the fee? At the moment nycbadminton is the only place i know where i can play badmin in New York, but i can't really afford the fee.

To Lazzy Buddy, here to answer your survey:

-I live in Roosevelt island, zip 10044
-Currently i'm playing about one and a half hour a week at Humanities High School
-I'm using a Genji Force Ti1200S, got it from a private seller on ebay
-So long that your club is reachable by subway in NYC , with a rate that i can afford, then i'm gonna participate
-I'm an international college student, so i can't afford very much really. About $100 yearly member is as much as i can set aside to play badmin.
Since there is so few place to play here, i really hope your club goes well.

[LazyBuddy]

Trungasa,

Here are 3 clubs I currently have access, which could be in "reachable" distance from your home:

1. John Dewey H.S: 9:30am - 3:30pm Sat. zip code: 11223; $100 (student, otherwise $175) per half a year. 4- courts, long term membership request (currently filled up, need to be on the waiting list)

2. Lafayette H.S: 1:30pm - 6:30pm Sat. zip code: 11223; $8/visit (if attend regularly, might qualified for some discount); 4-courts, dropin is ok.

3. Friendly Badminton Club: 7-10pm Wed, 6-10pm Sat. zip code: ??? (close to Queens Center shopping mall). $5 per visit, or $25 per month. 2- courts, but some really good players.

[TheSleeper]

anybody know what's the cost for NYCbadminton?

i think there is a club in greenwich village at Coles Sportscenter for cheap cost but it's only for NYU students, alums and affiliates

[TheSleeper]

who knows where to buy badminton equipment in NYC? is there a legit badminton supplies specialist/dealership in NYC?

[LazyBuddy]

Local dealer: www.nycbadminton.com (authorized dealer for Yonex and Gosen). I don't think they sell equipment through internet, but u can request ur price quote through phone or email.

NYCB membership: I believe the drop in is $21 per session. If u purchase membership fee (various depend on terms, i.e. $80 for 6 months), then, the price per session is around $13-14, i think. You can contact Veronica (manager) for detail information.

Looking forward to meet you in NYCB, if u r interested. ;)

[604badder]

Wow!! That's some expensive drop-in. :eek: :eek: :eek: Is that about the going rate on the east coast in general?




Local dealer: www.nycbadminton.com (authorized dealer for Yonex and Gosen). I don't think they sell equipment through internet, but u can request ur price quote through phone or email.

NYCB membership: I believe the drop in is $21 per session. If u purchase membership fee (various depend on terms, i.e. $80 for 6 months), then, the price per session is around $13-14, i think. You can contact Veronica (manager) for detail information.

Looking forward to meet you in NYCB, if u r interested. ;)

[TheSleeper]

well.. this IS manhattan afterall. any type of recreation here is somewhat expensive due to the lack of space.

i doubt it's this expensive in the suburbs, or in smaller cities on the east coast.

and there doesn't seem to be as much serious badminton players on the east coast comparing to the west. you would think a big city like new york would have tons of badminton clubs and stores to choose from.

[Pecheur]

anybody know what's the cost for NYCbadminton?

i think there is a club in greenwich village at Coles Sportscenter for cheap cost but it's only for NYU students, alums and affiliates

Dude, use the damn search function, almost every single question you've written, at a current post count of 12 has been answered before.

[LazyBuddy]

well.. this IS manhattan afterall. any type of recreation here is somewhat expensive due to the lack of space.

i doubt it's this expensive in the suburbs, or in smaller cities on the east coast.

and there doesn't seem to be as much serious badminton players on the east coast comparing to the west. you would think a big city like new york would have tons of badminton clubs and stores to choose from.

It's true that in NYC, with high labor rate and facility cost, it's harder to establish a program. However, there are still quite a few clubs (as I listed above) here and there. If ur schedule is flexible and have a car to drive around, I am sure u can still get way enough action everyday. Of course, cost might be another factor, as the public system (i.e. public schools) seems does not support us as much as on the West coast.

Serious players? Well, I can't agree on that issue. Come to NYCB (and of course, other clubs as well), u will be surprised to see how many good players we have. I am talking about ex international player(s), regional champions, local champions, etc. Usually, local school/college clubs's overall standard are not as high as these badminton clubs. ;)

[luketheduke]

Hi LazyBuddy,

After attending the club I just joined at the Lost Battalion in Queens for the second time, I am certain that this place is impossible to play a regular game without interruption. The place is just too crowded. I am looking for another venue to play and I was thinking of registering at NYCBadminton. It is kind of expensive though. Do you have any plan to organize a group thing in Queens? Count me in if you do. I lived in 11374 zipcode and work in Manhattan.

Luke

[LazyBuddy]

Here are the 3 clubs I currently participate:

1. NYCB: Very wide range of skill lvls, from newbie to local champ. Manager doing a great job of arrange games, so, u get chance to play with all kinda players, and most the games are relatively close in skill lvl. Club open on Tues, Wed, Fri and Sun, 3 differents sites in Manhattan. For detail, check www.nycbadminton.com.

2. John Dewey HS: Zip code 11223 (brooklyn). Recently management change, we got 8 courts on Sat, from 10:30 - 3:30 (open on 9:30 though). Membership is $150 per 3 months (12-14 sessions). Several really good players (local tourny winner), but most are decent club lvl players.

3. Friendly Club: This one is really close to ur club. We play in a church at the corner of Seaburry St. (right next to Queens Blvd) and 54th Ave. Only have 2 courts, and low ceiling. A lot of good players and very freindly. Most time are not very crowded though. Sat: 6-10pm, $5 per visit.

[luketheduke]

Here are the 3 clubs I currently participate:

1. NYCB: Very wide range of skill lvls, from newbie to local champ. Manager doing a great job of arrange games, so, u get chance to play with all kinda players, and most the games are relatively close in skill lvl. Club open on Tues, Wed, Fri and Sun, 3 differents sites in Manhattan. For detail, check www.nycbadminton.com (http://www.nycbadminton.com/).

2. John Dewey HS: Zip code 11223 (brooklyn). Recently management change, we got 8 courts on Sat, from 10:30 - 3:30 (open on 9:30 though). Membership is $150 per 3 months (12-14 sessions). Several really good players (local tourny winner), but most are decent club lvl players.

3. Friendly Club: This one is really close to ur club. We play in a church at the corner of Seaburry St. (right next to Queens Blvd) and 54th Ave. Only have 2 courts, and low ceiling. A lot of good players and very freindly. Most time are not very crowded though. Sat: 6-10pm, $5 per visit.
Thanks, LazyBuddy. I might drop by this Saturday at Friendly Club. Can you tell me if they allowed kids to enter. I was thinking of bringing my daughter (age 7) along. As a matter of fact, I was thinking of teaching her how to play. :D

[LazyBuddy]

Thanks, LazyBuddy. I might drop by this Saturday at Friendly Club. Can you tell me if they allowed kids to enter. I was thinking of bringing my daughter (age 7) along. As a matter of fact, I was thinking of teaching her how to play. :D

I think it's ok to bring ur daughter, as long as u make sure she knows to stay off court during other ppl's rally = safety issue.

The club runs between 6-10pm, and generally kinda "busy" between 7-9. If you want to teach ur daugter basic strokes, come early or leave late. During "peak time", u might consider use the off court area to hit around (others might also use it as warm up area). Ppl are very friendly over there, but we only have 2 courts. ;)

[luketheduke]

I think it's ok to bring ur daughter, as long as u make sure she knows to stay off court during other ppl's rally = safety issue.

The club runs between 6-10pm, and generally kinda "busy" between 7-9. If you want to teach ur daugter basic strokes, come early or leave late. During "peak time", u might consider use the off court area to hit around (others might also use it as warm up area). Ppl are very friendly over there, but we only have 2 courts. ;)
You have been of great help. I really appreciated your kindness. Hope to see you there on Saturday.;)

[LazyBuddy]

You have been of great help. I really appreciated your kindness. Hope to see you there on Saturday.;)

No problem, buddy. Just look for a "fat" chinese guy, 20s, with a big blue HiQua bag. Usually black shorts and white BF shirt.

The entrance is on Seaburry street, really close to 54ave. Pass through a small gate (black), and there's the entrance for the church (usually unlocked). Walk to the 2nd floor, and u will surely hear the screaming and "bang" sounds. ;)

[luketheduke]

No problem, buddy. Just look for a "fat" chinese guy, 20s, with a big blue HiQua bag. Usually black shorts and white BF shirt.

The entrance is on Seaburry street, really close to 54ave. Pass through a small gate (black), and there's the entrance for the church (usually unlocked). Walk to the 2nd floor, and u will surely hear the screaming and "bang" sounds. ;)
Hi LB,
I'm just curious, if these 2 courts have no lines marking and perhaps you need a little assistance in taping it, let me know and I'll drop by earlier and give you a hand.;) ;)

[LazyBuddy]

Hi LB,
I'm just curious, if these 2 courts have no lines marking and perhaps you need a little assistance in taping it, let me know and I'll drop by earlier and give you a hand.;) ;)

Thnx for ur kind offering. NYCB is teh place we need to put tape, this gym has painted lines already. ;)

See u on Sat, and in case we are late, be patient... ;)

[oinky]

That friendly place in queens....

[LazyBuddy]

That friendly place in queens....

Bring your own shuttle, and each person "contribute" once a while. In general, I went throught about 3-5 shuttles per session, depend on the number of games and quality of shuttles.

If you don't have shuttle with you, you can purchase from the club for $1/shuttle (America 2).

[robina]

Hey Lazy Buddy, wus up,
I am in Westchester, NY. I've been playing for 10 years and I am really really good at it. I would love to find people in this are to play with. I can coach pretty well too. NYC is pretty far from here but if you want we can work something out. Let me know. Thanks.

[Apitat]

Hey guys, I'm interested in learning how to play badminton the "right" way (In gym we used a volleyball net :P). From what I've read, I'm guessing that NYCB is the only place to play/learn?

[LazyBuddy]

Hey guys, I'm interested in learning how to play badminton the "right" way (In gym we used a volleyball net :P). From what I've read, I'm guessing that NYCB is the only place to play/learn?

If you want coaching (1 on 1, or group), NYCB is the place to go. If you prefer tons of practice time (assume you have the basic strokes and want more game time), I think NYCB might be a bit pricy and crowded. I prefer the Brooklyn club (John Dewey H.S) one, as they have 8 courts for 6 hrs.

Dealing with my knee injury now, and will check 2 newly opend gym (both in city) within the next several weeks. Heard one of them have 7 courts... I will post up more information after my visit, my god damn knee... :crying:

[LazyBuddy]

Hey Lazy Buddy, wus up,
I am in Westchester, NY. I've been playing for 10 years and I am really really good at it. I would love to find people in this are to play with. I can coach pretty well too. NYC is pretty far from here but if you want we can work something out. Let me know. Thanks.


Welcome another baddy expert coming to NY!

Currently, trying to recover my knee injury from the team tourny. Once i can run and jump again, we can surely work out something. Maybe one of us can pay a visit to the other. I am sure I can learn a lot from you, as I am no where near to be "good". :p

[Apitat]

If you want coaching (1 on 1, or group), NYCB is the place to go. If you prefer tons of practice time (assume you have the basic strokes and want more game time), I think NYCB might be a bit pricy and crowded. I prefer the Brooklyn club (John Dewey H.S) one, as they have 8 courts for 6 hrs.

Dealing with my knee injury now, and will check 2 newly opend gym (both in city) within the next several weeks. Heard one of them have 7 courts... I will post up more information after my visit, my god damn knee... :crying:
Could you give the addresses of the new places? Perhaps I'll go check them out (maybe even before you ;))

[LazyBuddy]

Could you give the addresses of the new places? Perhaps I'll go check them out (maybe even before you ;))

If you referring to the 2 news places in city, I have no idea yet. Now, I have to drag my right leg when i walk, so, I don't think i will go there any time soon. :(

I can ask my friend, if she knows the detail street address or not.

[bluejeff]

wow, NY is an expensive place to play.

In Columbus, OH, even if you purchase the membership, it is only $80 USD for 3 months, and the badminton session is every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, about 4 hours for each session.
(However, they have loose doors....so you don't have to buy the membership card to get in.... :p)

I guess I need to stay away from NY then :D

[robina]

Welcome another baddy expert coming to NY!

Currently, trying to recover my knee injury from the team tourny. Once i can run and jump again, we can surely work out something. Maybe one of us can pay a visit to the other. I am sure I can learn a lot from you, as I am no where near to be "good". :pHey thanks for the reply! I've been searching for places here in westchester but the closest is the NYC Badminton Club. So I'm thinking to join it! It's gonna be a long commute:crying: I can't believe they have nothing here in Westchester:mad: I know you're trying to recover so maybe we can chit chat about it right now. I am on yahoo messenger robina1981@yahoo.com and aol robinababygirl is my IM Id. Add me to your buddy list if you want! We can meet up sometime!

[LazyBuddy]

Hey thanks for the reply! I've been searching for places here in westchester but the closest is the NYC Badminton Club. So I'm thinking to join it! It's gonna be a long commute:crying: I can't believe they have nothing here in Westchester:mad: I know you're trying to recover so maybe we can chit chat about it right now. I am on yahoo messenger robina1981@yahoo.com and aol robinababygirl is my IM Id. Add me to your buddy list if you want! We can meet up sometime!

Sounds great! Sorry to hear about your long commute though. Just make sure check NYCB's page, as their sunday session (best one) won't resume until 9/19. It will surely give me several more weeks to heal my god damn knee.

I do use AIM and MSN, but AIM sometimes gives me a bit problem. I will add you on, and see if you are willing to switch to ICQ or MSN something later on. :D

[linkdvd2000]

Sounds great! Sorry to hear about your long commute though. Just make sure check NYCB's page, as their sunday session (best one) won't resume until 9/19. It will surely give me several more weeks to heal my god damn knee.

I do use AIM and MSN, but AIM sometimes gives me a bit problem. I will add you on, and see if you are willing to switch to ICQ or MSN something later on. :D So it seems Manhattan is the best place according to these posts, what are the main things to know about NYCB, I have played before, but I don't know every exact rule, is this something this club teaches you, also, is the club in a school gym or a proffessional court?

Thanks for any info

[LazyBuddy]

So it seems Manhattan is the best place according to these posts, what are the main things to know about NYCB, I have played before, but I don't know every exact rule, is this something this club teaches you, also, is the club in a school gym or a proffessional court?

Thanks for any info

1. NYCB is the best choice if you:

1.1: Prefer high skill lvl competitive games, as they have some really good players among tri-state area.

1.2: Would like to attend either group or individual training session(s).

Otherwise, I think the price might be a bit too expensive, if you just come for social purpose, or don't want to wait quite a bit time to get court time.

2. If you are more like int. lvl, and just would like to get some games going, personally, I think Brooklyn club might be a better choice.

3. NYCB has different drop in / membership price (check their site to contact). If you want to participate in training, you need to pay extra and need to schedule a date with them.

4. They have 3 different sites. I believe all are school gyms.

[robina]

So it seems Manhattan is the best place according to these posts, what are the main things to know about NYCB, I have played before, but I don't know every exact rule, is this something this club teaches you, also, is the club in a school gym or a proffessional court?

Thanks for any info
Hey if you are looking to learn, I can teach ya alot about Badminton. I have been playing Badminton for a long time and must say that I am pretty good at it:D I will be joining either NYCB or this other club at UN Plaza this winter so let me know. Why waste your money when you can learn it for free:) !

[Apitat]

Hey if you are looking to learn, I can teach ya alot about Badminton. I have been playing Badminton for a long time and must say that I am pretty good at it:D I will be joining either NYCB or this other club at UN Plaza this winter so let me know. Why waste your money when you can learn it for free:) !Are you willing to teach anyone? ;)

[robina]

Are you willing to teach anyone? ;)hey hey, well yeah if i see you at the club or something sure! :)

[LazyBuddy]

hey hey, well yeah if i see you at the club or something sure! :)

Great... Looking forward for my personal training course now. :D

[Apitat]

Anyone here go to the Brooklyn Badminton Club?

[just2read]

Anyone here go to the Brooklyn Badminton Club?
Even though the BBC website is still under construction, you can still get location, schedule and contact info from it. This is a very friendly club with
a good mix of players (beginner to advanced).
http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/brooklynbadminton/main.html (http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/brooklynbadminton/main.html)

[LazyBuddy]

Even though the BBC website is still under construction, you can still get location, schedule and contact info from it. This is a very friendly club with
a good mix of players (beginner to advanced).
http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/brooklynbadminton/main.html (http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/brooklynbadminton/main.html)

Wow, more ppl know this club web site now???

Ok, just finished some update. Check out some pictures about our facility and parking lot. :D

[LazyBuddy]

Anyone here go to the Brooklyn Badminton Club?

Including myself, I think there are at least 4-5 BFers are in this club. ;)

[coryprice]

Seems not many ppl from New York, US (even east coast US) are in this Forum.

I would like to set a local club somewhere near my neighborhood, and I want to do this survey for so long, your participation is very welcome:

If you live in 50 miles within New York City, US (use zip code 11365 as center, since I live close there ^___^ ), please answer the following questions:

1. Where do u live? - Please use zip code, easy to check online :D

2. Where do u play - Please provide local club/college/high school name (u can put more than 1 answer)

3. What kinda racket u use? - brand, model

4. Where did u get ur racket - shop on line (website, plz)? local store? shop in another nation?

5. How many hrs u usually play for a week?

6. If I set a club about within 10 miles (use zip code 11365 as center), are u willing to participate? Sorry, under progress, contacting different local school gym for now. So, no detail address is available yet.

7. How much u can afford for member fee? - pay by each visit? pay by a yearly member fee?


Even though, I don't expect too many ppl to answer the questions, but let me get a try, see how "poplular" badminton is in NY.

Thanks, everyone.
I live in PA, 18328, but I can play in some parts of New York that aren't too far. Right now I work in Middletown, NY 10940. I commute there for work, so that drive isn't so far.

I am thinking of trying the Spring Valley Badminton Club, which is listed on the IBF website. I found out that it is on Mondays and Fridays at 7, and has all sorts of different levels.

I am looking for people to meet up with and play, that are perhaps a little closer than that, as that is over an hour away. I am hoping for Middletown, or cities closer to the PA border. But I don't have to have a club. That would be nice, but even if I knew of a school that had courts, I could start my own club, or meet someone to play privately if anyone knew of a place.

I moved here a couple years ago from Canada. In Canada I was a competitive tournament player, and attended an International Junior Training Camp, and was going for the Future Olympians development program, before I was injured and missed a lot of play time.

I have recently decided to try and get back into it, and am looking for places to get in some good play time. I use Carlton equipment, which was purchased at a store in Canada before moving down here.

Hopefully someone will read this and we can meet up or find a club or something...

Cory

[robina]

Hey lazy and everyone else,

Guys I wanted to let you all know that www.badmintonalley.com (http://www.badmintonalley.com) has some awesome Badminton equipment. I bought a new racket and shuttles from them and it's top notch stuff! The racket I bought is Yonex Muscle Power 30. It's absolutely great! So I encourage all of you out there who are looking to buy Badminton equipment to check out this site.

Ok so Lazy, are you playing yet? I'll be in the city in about two weeks to check out the Club I was talking about so maybe I will stop by NYCB. Hey, NYCB, doesn't open on Sat at all?? Cause I am going to start playing at the other club on Sat. and I was thinking that it would be great if I could stop by NYCB and play there as well. Alright take care!

[LazyBuddy]

Ok so Lazy, are you playing yet? I'll be in the city in about two weeks to check out the Club I was talking about so maybe I will stop by NYCB. Hey, NYCB, doesn't open on Sat at all?? Cause I am going to start playing at the other club on Sat. and I was thinking that it would be great if I could stop by NYCB and play there as well. Alright take care!

Yeah, I am 90% fine, and start to dive a bit again. :D

NYCB does not have sessions on Sat at all. However, next sunday, 10/17, we have tourny. Feel free to stop by. ;)

[LazyBuddy]

However, next sunday, 10/17, we have tourny. Feel free to stop by. ;)

Time: Sunday, 10/17, 8:30am - 8:30pm

Location: NYCB club (Fri and Sun site) @ the intersection of 2nd Ave and 56th Street. For detail, check www.nycbadminton.com

Format: 1 open flight for all 5 events (WS might be cancelled, but not sure). I believe they do have senior MS as well.

If you want to watch some good games, feel free to stop by. ;)

[iron59]

Hi there Lazy,


I just want to asked, if theres a badminton gym/badminton club(s)/court near in Sunnyside, L.I.C., NY. Because for about a month from now, Im going to migrate in New York. By the way I'm Lex, from Philippines. Im playing badminton for about 4 years from now and one of the varsity player in our univeristy. I'm confused if going to bring my rackets and badminton accessories.

I'm using Yonex Armortec 700 (imitation), Yonex MP (orig.) and MMOA 808. I recommend MMOA or Ashaway because they're good substitute for the expensive Yonex.

Thanx a lot

just e-mail me:
iron59_ftl@yahoo.com
:)

[LazyBuddy]

Hi there Lazy,


I just want to asked, if theres a badminton gym/badminton club(s)/court near in Sunnyside, L.I.C., NY. Because for about a month from now, Im going to migrate in New York. By the way I'm Lex, from Philippines. Im playing badminton for about 4 years from now and one of the varsity player in our univeristy. I'm confused if going to bring my rackets and badminton accessories.

I'm using Yonex Armortec 700 (imitation), Yonex MP (orig.) and MMOA 808. I recommend MMOA or Ashaway because they're good substitute for the expensive Yonex.

Thanx a lot

just e-mail me:
iron59_ftl@yahoo.com
:)

Lex,

I believe Sunnyside, LIC is on the west part of the Queens, right? To confirm, if you can give me the zip code of ur (future) location, that will be great.

If I am correct, you are not too far from my place, which means you can check out all the clubs I am currenting playing in, if you have a car. If you have to rely on public transportation (bus, subway, etc), then, you need to let me know which one u can easily get access with, once u arrived at your "new home".

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. :)

[robina]

Oh really? You have a tournament this coming sunday? What time? Where? I am sure gonna try to show up! But I am sure that I will be in the city on the 16th. What time do they open on sat? This will be fun! I want to get to know people there. Ok take care, and thanks for all the info! :)



Yeah, I am 90% fine, and start to dive a bit again. :D

NYCB does not have sessions on Sat at all. However, next sunday, 10/17, we have tourny. Feel free to stop by. ;)

[LazyBuddy]

Oh really? You have a tournament this coming sunday? What time? Where? I am sure gonna try to show up! But I am sure that I will be in the city on the 16th. What time do they open on sat? This will be fun! I want to get to know people there. Ok take care, and thanks for all the info! :)

NYCB does not have club session on Sat. The 10/17 tourny is on NYCB's sunday site (56th street & 2nd ave). It should be from 8:30 - 8:30, therefore, plenty of games to watch. :)

[robina]

NYCB does not have club session on Sat. The 10/17 tourny is on NYCB's sunday site (56th street & 2nd ave). It should be from 8:30 - 8:30, therefore, plenty of games to watch. :)
Hey lazy,
thank you so much for all this info. Ok. so I am definitely coming to watch you guys play on sunday. I would like to meet you and talk to you. Do you think there will be courts available to play while the tournaments is going on? Please let me know. I have your number, so maybe I can call you before I get there? Thanks!

[LazyBuddy]

Hey lazy,
thank you so much for all this info. Ok. so I am definitely coming to watch you guys play on sunday. I would like to meet you and talk to you. Do you think there will be courts available to play while the tournaments is going on? Please let me know. I have your number, so maybe I can call you before I get there? Thanks!

Sure, everyone is welcome to stop by and watch the tourny. I will play both MD and XD, but guess will be chopped pretty badly, unless miracle happens. :D

I don't think there will be any spare court available for regular play/practice, as we only have 6 courts, and the tourny should last pretty long. If you want to talk, a big mouth like me will always be ready. :D

[robina]

Sure, everyone is welcome to stop by and watch the tourny. I will play both MD and XD, but guess will be chopped pretty badly, unless miracle happens. :D

I don't think there will be any spare court available for regular play/practice, as we only have 6 courts, and the tourny should last pretty long. If you want to talk, a big mouth like me will always be ready. :D
Sounds like fun. Can't wait:)

[LazyBuddy]

Sounds like fun. Can't wait:)

The tourny was a great success, as I got some really exciting games and lucky enough to win some. :D Enjoyed the games and was quite tired as I was in the gym from 7:30am to 10:30pm.

Did not see you though, as I was busy running around for my games, as well as helping the management staff. If you happened to stop by, guess it's my fault for did not get a chance to meet you.

[robina]

The tourny was a great success, as I got some really exciting games and lucky enough to win some. :D Enjoyed the games and was quite tired as I was in the gym from 7:30am to 10:30pm.

Did not see you though, as I was busy running around for my games, as well as helping the management staff. If you happened to stop by, guess it's my fault for did not get a chance to meet you.
Hey,
I got there around 1:30 and didn't know where to find ya! I figured you were busy doing exactly what you said, runing around. I stayed there for about an hour and a half and then left. It seemed fun. There were some good players there. I am hoping to go there next sunday and play. I'll try to get there early. What time do you get there? What's the best time? Are there that many people during regular practice days? That place was crowded whewwww!

[LazyBuddy]

Hey,
I got there around 1:30 and didn't know where to find ya! I figured you were busy doing exactly what you said, runing around. I stayed there for about an hour and a half and then left. It seemed fun. There were some good players there. I am hoping to go there next sunday and play. I'll try to get there early. What time do you get there? What's the best time? Are there that many people during regular practice days? That place was crowded whewwww!

Really? I guess 1:30pm was about the time I was fighting to death in the MD game. Glad to know that at least you got to watch some good players playing.

On Sunday, the group training runs between 11:30 - 1pm, but you need to pay extra to participate. Between 1 - 1:30pm (sometimes, the gym opens a bit late), regular session will start, and it will last until 5:45 - 6pm. If you want to come, I think come right after 1 will give you a bit extra time to get warm up and 1 or even 2 extra games, as a lot of ppl won't show up for the 1st 30 min or so.

I usually help them for the group training, therefore, I should be there no later than 11:30. Looking forward to meet you next sunday then. Give me a call when you get there. :)

[robina]

Hey Lazy,

Ok, that sounds like a plan. I am pretty sure that I will be able to make it on Sunday but just incase something comes up I will let you know. I'll probably get there by 11. So yeah, it will be great. Once again, thanks for all the info and all your help, I really appreciate it!:)

[LazyBuddy]

Hey Lazy,

Ok, that sounds like a plan. I am pretty sure that I will be able to make it on Sunday but just incase something comes up I will let you know. I'll probably get there by 11. So yeah, it will be great. Once again, thanks for all the info and all your help, I really appreciate it!:)

Great, it's my honor to meet a pro. :)

However, you plan to come by 11? The group training will start @ 11:30, and you need to register and pay for that. Also, I need to help out with the training, therefore, I am afraid I can't get into games with you right away. :( In case you just want to play in the regular session, I think 1pm is good enough. ;)

[robina]

Great, it's my honor to meet a pro. :)

However, you plan to come by 11? The group training will start @ 11:30, and you need to register and pay for that. Also, I need to help out with the training, therefore, I am afraid I can't get into games with you right away. :( In case you just want to play in the regular session, I think 1pm is good enough. ;)
Hey,
I really appreciate your replies:) . I want to be there by 11 or maybe 12 just to hang out and watch. Yeah sure I will play in the regular session not training session but it will be fun to watch. It will be fun to play with you. ;)

[robina]

Hey everyone,
Lazy, I didnt show up at NYCB the other day because I finally found a place here in yonkers to play. It's great. They play two weeknights and they have two courts. It's a lot of fun. Just wanted to let ya know. Take care and thanks for all your help!

[LazyBuddy]

Hey everyone,
Lazy, I didnt show up at NYCB the other day because I finally found a place here in yonkers to play. It's great. They play two weeknights and they have two courts. It's a lot of fun. Just wanted to let ya know. Take care and thanks for all your help!

Great to know that you can find some places close to your home. But if you feel like to stop by sometimes, please always feel free to do so. Still looking forward to my "training" (or torture?) session. :D

[LazyBuddy]

Even though the BBC website is still under construction, you can still get location, schedule and contact info from it. This is a very friendly club with
a good mix of players (beginner to advanced).
http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/brooklynbadminton/main.html (http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/brooklynbadminton/main.html)


There's NO more "1st time free walk in" in Brooklyn club. The walk in price is $12. You need to bring in ur own shuttles to contribute to the games.

I am trying to fix my computer and update the website right now. Sorry for some earlier confusion between the management staff and new comers.

[maldita119]

I'm so glad I found this thread! I've been wanting to play badminton since moving here in NY but didn't and still don't know where to start.

Do you know a gym that offers badminton lessons? I just want a refresher course coz I haven't played in a while. I know NYC Badminton offers lessons on Sundays but it's such a hassle for me to go to the city on weekends. It's like going to work 6 days a week. I don't mind playing in the city on weekdays after work. Could any of you guys recommend a nice place in Queens that's open late?

I hope you could help me.

Thanks. :)

[LazyBuddy]

I'm so glad I found this thread! I've been wanting to play badminton since moving here in NY but didn't and still don't know where to start.

Do you know a gym that offers badminton lessons? I just want a refresher course coz I haven't played in a while. I know NYC Badminton offers lessons on Sundays but it's such a hassle for me to go to the city on weekends. It's like going to work 6 days a week. I don't mind playing in the city on weekdays after work. Could any of you guys recommend a nice place in Queens that's open late?

I hope you could help me.

Thanks. :)

I think you can consider the following 3 choices:

1. NYC Badminotn (www.nycbadminton.com): They have sessions on Tues, Wed, Fri and Sun. Check for location and schedule from their site. If you aiming for lessons, I guess this is your best choice.

2. Friendly Club: Right next to Queens Center shopping mall, in a church. We open on Wed (7-10) and Sat (5-10). The environment is very friendly, and many good skill ppl. However, the facility is poor, as we only have 2 courts, low ceiling and poor light.

3. Brooklyn Badminton Club (http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/brooklynbadminton/main.html): We open on Sat from 9-4pm, 8 courts. Walk in price is $12, and bring in your own shuttle. Skill various from beginner to advance, most ppl are nice.

[maldita119]

^i think NYC Badminton only gives lessons on Sundays. Then again, I might be wrong. :rolleyes:


Any other beginners here who needs a buddy? I'm afraid nobody would wanna play with me if I there alone. :(

[LazyBuddy]

^i think NYC Badminton only gives lessons on Sundays. Then again, I might be wrong. :rolleyes:



NYCB gives private lessons (need to contact them and sign up 1st) all 4 days. Group lessons will be given only on sundays. If you are interested, call them up, and they will give u more in detail. :)

[maldita119]

^I bet that's going to cost a fortune! :crying:

[LazyBuddy]

Well, in NY, everything might cost a fortune. :D If you think the private lesson is a bit too much for you, you might consider the group lesson instead... :rolleyes:

[Alexccs]

^I bet that's going to cost a fortune! :crying:
Hi Maldita,

You can try this place too.:) Lafayette HS at Bay 43rd St. BTW Bath Ave and Benson Ave. Sat 12 to 6:30 pm. Ppl are friendly. Contact Benny 646-479.4838

[maldita119]

^hey thanks. do you play there?

[Alexccs]

^hey thanks. do you play there?
Recently I joint the club.:D

[LazyBuddy]

Location 1 (Old location as in my previous posts):

Presbyterian Church Gym.
54-04 Seabury Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Total of 2 courts. Fee: $ 5.00 per person/per visit (bring our own shuttle)

Schedule:

Wednesday 7.00 Pm – 10:30 Pm
Saturday 5:30 Pm – 10:00 Pm

• Seabury location is closed from Dec 16, 2004 and it will reopen only for Wednesdays schedule starting on February 2, 2005
• We will decide in February 2005, if we will resume Saturdays schedule at this location starting on March 5 or not depend on number of people eager to play in the evening.


Location 2 (New):

Jamaica High School Gym.
16701 Gothic Dr. – Jamaica, NY 11432
Total of 4 courts. Fee: $ 8.00 per person/per visit (bring our own shuttle)

For complete direction how to get there, please click this link:
http://www.jamaicahighschool.org/OTH/getto.htm
If you have children at least 5 years old and would like to get a swimming lesson in the same facility click this link: http://www.risingstarssports.com

Schedule for winter 2005:

Saturday 11:00 Am – 4:00 Pm
Jan. 15, 22, 29 – Feb. 5, 12, 19 – Mar. 5, 12


New location GRAND OPENING on 01/15/2005, come and join us!

[iron59]

Hey guys I just found out a new badminton gym/hall in Rego Park. It is found between JC Penny and Sears. You only pay 50 bucks for 1 year membership no more other fees. If you're interested email me.

iron59_ftl@yahoo.com :)

[Alexccs]

Hey guys I just found out a new badminton gym/hall in Rego Park. It is found between JC Penny and Sears. You only pay 50 bucks for 1 year membership no more other fees. If you're interested email me.

iron59_ftl@yahoo.com :)
Hi Iron59

Sound great. Can you tell us, How is the schedule there? How many court they have and their condition ( Lighting)? How many member they have now?

[LazyBuddy]

Hey guys I just found out a new badminton gym/hall in Rego Park. It is found between JC Penny and Sears. You only pay 50 bucks for 1 year membership no more other fees. If you're interested email me.

iron59_ftl@yahoo.com :)

If I am not mistaken, I think u r talking about Lost Battlion. No doubt, this club might be the cheapest u can find in NYC metro area, but i heard some bad things about it, such as how ppl have to "fight" for court time. :confused:

Hopefully they are improved by now.

[iron59]

Hi ALexcss

The name of the gym is Lost Battalion Hall located in Rego Park. Like what I have said it cost 50 dollors for 1 year membership, no more other fees. They have only 2 playable courts and 2 practice court. The lightning is quite good. The hall is not just exclusively for Badminton, but other sports also played their like Basketball, Volleyball etc. Pratice/training days are Tuesdays and Fridays only 6:30-10 pm. If you want see it personally this is the address:

LOST BATTALION HALL
93-29 Queens Blvd.
Rego Park, NY
Tel no.: (718) 263 1163/1175

DIRECTION:
Bus: Q60 to 62nd Ave, Q53 to 63rd Drive and Queens Blvd. or
Q11 to Queens Blvd and Woodhaven Blvd
Car: Long Is. Expressway to Woodhaven Exit to Queens Blvd, the
center is between 62nd Ave and 62nd Road
Train: Take G or V train to 63rd drive and walk 2 blocks west.
:D :) :p

[mitchy_girl94]

Hi Robina, and all badminton enthusiasts.. my husband and I are having the same problems you guys initially had, looking for court and play time, we live all the way in the CT and its too far commute and expensive too ,to play in NY. We found a club which plays in fairfield but were looking for more days instead of just 2 days/ week..Robina, I was wondering if you can give me some info about the Yonkers club that you found, fees, schedule and address, would really appreciate it. Thanks

[LazyBuddy]

Location 1 (Old location as in my previous posts):

Presbyterian Church Gym.
54-04 Seabury Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Total of 2 courts. Fee: $ 5.00 per person/per visit (bring our own shuttle)

Schedule:

Wednesday 7.00 Pm – 10:30 Pm
Saturday 5:30 Pm – 10:00 Pm

• Seabury location is closed from Dec 16, 2004 and it will reopen only for Wednesdays schedule starting on February 2, 2005
• We will decide in February 2005, if we will resume Saturdays schedule at this location starting on March 5 or not depend on number of people eager to play in the evening.


Location 2 (New):

Jamaica High School Gym.
16701 Gothic Dr. – Jamaica, NY 11432
Total of 4 courts. Fee: $ 8.00 per person/per visit (bring our own shuttle)

For complete direction how to get there, please click this link:
http://www.jamaicahighschool.org/OTH/getto.htm
If you have children at least 5 years old and would like to get a swimming lesson in the same facility click this link: http://www.risingstarssports.com

Schedule for winter 2005:

Saturday 11:00 Am – 4:00 Pm
Jan. 15, 22, 29 – Feb. 5, 12, 19 – Mar. 5, 12


New location GRAND OPENING on 01/15/2005, come and join us!

Friendly Badminton Club Web Site (more update coming soon):

http://www.friendlybadminton.com/

For direction of Jamaica High School: http://www.jamaicahighschool.org/OTH/getto.htm

[mitchy_girl94]

Lazy Buddy,
Thanks for the info, we might drop by sat at the jamaica hs.
:)

[LazyBuddy]

Lazy Buddy,
Thanks for the info, we might drop by sat at the jamaica hs.
:)

From CT??? Wow... this is dedication! :)

Looking forward to meet you, and the gym is on the 1st floor. There should be plenty of parking space as well. :p

[mitchy_girl94]

2 weeknights are not enough hehe and its just 2 hours, we want more hours so my husband and i can practice some shots even if its just at the sides of the court or warm up areas...
:)
its not that popular here in ct :) probably take us 45 min to drive there
see ya!

[robina]

Robina, I was wondering if you can give me some info about the Yonkers club that you found, fees, schedule and address, would really appreciate it. Thanks[/QUOTE]
Hey, sorry that I took so long to respond, been really busy:rolleyes: and I usually don't post in this thread. I post in another thread that I started, it's called "Interested In Starting A Club...." So do check that as well. As for the place I used to go to, well all the players there were guys. I was the only girl. They were really good players and all but I don't know, it just wasn't fun enough for me. So I stopped going there. If you read the other thread, I have posted some info there about attempting to find places in westchester, preferrably in Yonkers. If you can help and make phone calls etc to gyms, schools etc in westchester area that would be great. White plains, valhalla, hastings, dobbs ferry aren't that far from Yonkers. So those places would be fine too. I know, that ymca or was it ywca, is asking for like $150/hr. If we have enough ppl, $150 is nothing really! Email me if you would like at robina1981@yahoo.com. Look forward to hearing from ya!:D

[LazyBuddy]

I know, that ymca or was it ywca, is asking for like $150/hr. If we have enough ppl, $150 is nothing really!

$150 per hr??? :eek: How big is the gym? To me, unless u can set up at least 10-12 courts there, it would be very expensive. However, 10 courts means u need at least 60-80+ members to get the club running smoothly.

[robina]

$150 per hr??? :eek: How big is the gym? To me, unless u can set up at least 10-12 courts there, it would be very expensive. However, 10 courts means u need at least 60-80+ members to get the club running smoothly.
well, lets see, I have no idea how big the gym is or anything, someone told me about it. You are right, we would need a lot of people to run it smoothly. That is why I've been posting here, emailing people etc. I will keep looking. I am sure we will find something even if it takes a while. It's hard with full time work and Grad. school you know! I wish the City was close to me. I am in the city every Tuesday for school but my classes are in the evening so its not like I can play:crying: ...ah, I am just being a cry baby :rolleyes: ...so if anyone is in Westchester, NY and is looking for a place to play let me know!!!!

I AM TRYING!!!;)

[maldita119]

so if anyone is in Westchester, NY and is looking for a place to play let me know!!!!

I AM TRYING!!!;)
darn! if only it's in queens! :p

i still haven't found a gym that's relatively close to flushing that offers badminton lessons.

any other female players here?

[LazyBuddy]

darn! if only it's in queens! :p

i still haven't found a gym that's relatively close to flushing that offers badminton lessons.

any other female players here?

Close to Flushing? Try this:

Friendly Badminton Club :

Jamaica High School Gym.
16701 Gothic Dr. – Jamaica, NY 11432
Total of 4 courts. Fee: $ 8.00 per person/per visit (bring our own shuttle)

For complete direction how to get there, please click this link:
http://www.jamaicahighschool.org/OTH/getto.htm


Schedule for winter 2005:

Saturday 11:00 Am – 4:00 Pm
Jan. 15, 22, 29 – Feb. 5, 12, 19 – Mar. 5, 12


They do offer group training and private training! Check www.friendlybadminton.com for more detail. :)

[robina]

darn! if only it's in queens! :p

i still haven't found a gym that's relatively close to flushing that offers badminton lessons.

any other female players here?
Hey, well in queens, I can definitely go there on staurdays and play since now I will be working alternate staurdays. So let me know when you are going, ok? I was hesitating to go during winter cause the days are short and it gets dark early and didnt want to deal with the subways etc at night, too many weird ppl on subways at night lol, well they're always there but you know what I mean! But now the weather will be better so its fine now. Do you live in Queens?

[mitchy_girl94]

hey Maldita, the friendly badminton club offers lessons every saturday, just email them click on the link and be there early like 10am its $16 per day and that includes court time already for the whole day, this is a lot cheaper than some of the clubs and thee are a lot of people you can play with if you are looking for different levels of play. Are you Filipino? I learned about this place through lazy buddy and he's a sweet ehem nice ehem guy heehee. I come from CT and its worth it :) PM me so we can meet there.I will be there this sat :) hope to see you :)



Hey, well in queens, I can definitely go there on staurdays and play since now I will be working alternate staurdays. So let me know when you are going, ok? I was hesitating to go during winter cause the days are short and it gets dark early and didnt want to deal with the subways etc at night, too many weird ppl on subways at night lol, well they're always there but you know what I mean! But now the weather will be better so its fine now. Do you live in Queens?

[mitchy_girl94]

ey Robina sorry wasnt able to help you out with the gyms and all but dont despair WE WILL FIND A WAY :)
:D

hey Maldita, the friendly badminton club offers lessons every saturday, just email them click on the link and be there early like 10am its $16 per day and that includes court time already for the whole day, this is a lot cheaper than some of the clubs and thee are a lot of people you can play with if you are looking for different levels of play. Are you Filipino? I learned about this place through lazy buddy and he's a sweet ehem nice ehem guy heehee. I come from CT and its worth it :) PM me so we can meet there.I will be there this sat :) hope to see you :)

[maldita119]

will drop by jamaica HS this saturday. hope to see you guys there. :D

[LazyBuddy]

will drop by jamaica HS this saturday. hope to see you guys there. :D

Welcome to join us. The group training starts at 10:00 (need pre-registration + extra charge). The regular play starts at 11:00. Be aware recent days, ppl just flooded into the gym, therefore, the waiting time between games might be longer than we want. :(

[rjcorcuera]

1. Live in Jersey City,NJ

2. Play in the following places:

Community Center at Stuyvesant H.S.
http://www.communitycenteratstuyvesanthighschool.org/ccshs/main.htm?sfgdata=4 (http://www.communitycenteratstuyvesanthighschool.org/ccshs/main.htm?sfgdata=4)
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/recreation_centers/rc_alfred_e_smith.html (http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/recreation_centers/rc_alfred_e_smith.html)
NYC Badminton
http://www.nycbadminton.com (http://www.nycbadminton.com/)

3. NS7000, A800OF, A800DE

4. Badmintonalley.com

5. I play roughly 12hrs a weeks

[chrisdg]

Dropping by BBC (Bklyn Baddy Club) today around noon. Got introduced to the sport last week... couldn't sleep since. :D How do you schedule games there? Lots of friendlies? Goin' with my wife who has a mean smash! :cool:

See you there!

[kenshinluo]

1. Live in Jersey City,NJ

2. Play in the following places:

Community Center at Stuyvesant H.S.
http://www.communitycenteratstuyvesanthighschool.org/ccshs/main.htm?sfgdata=4 (http://www.communitycenteratstuyvesanthighschool.org/ccshs/main.htm?sfgdata=4)
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/recreation_centers/rc_alfred_e_smith.html (http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/recreation_centers/rc_alfred_e_smith.html)
NYC Badminton
http://www.nycbadminton.com (http://www.nycbadminton.com/)

3. NS7000, A800OF, A800DE

4. Badmintonalley.com

5. I play roughly 12hrs a weeks

that stuyvesant HS place... i went to that site and it doesnt say it has badminton. can u give more details?? how many courts, schedule times, and prices, pls?? and also taht alfred recreation center, i see badminton listed and the schedule for it, but where is it?? and how much???

[LazyBuddy]

Dropping by BBC (Bklyn Baddy Club) today around noon. Got introduced to the sport last week... couldn't sleep since. :D How do you schedule games there? Lots of friendlies? Goin' with my wife who has a mean smash! :cool:

See you there!

Usually, we don't arrange games. This way, everyone has some chance to play with everyone else. Feel free to join the games, and very soon, u will find out which particular group more likely fits for ur lvl. But again, don't worry too much about the skill stuff, we are all friends. ;)

[EastcoastAZN]

In the past you used to play at Northport and Commack HS during the weekdays. Do they still have it and do you still go there. Also how is the Brooklyn Badminton Club doing nowadays with the increased lease on the space. Do you welcome new members or is the place pretty much packed. How much is it for the membership. Is it still $90 for three months. Also i played badminton for a very long time but i'm still trying to improve and correct my mistakes. I live in Flushing,Queens and eventhough we have like a million Chinese/Hong Kong/Taiwanese people living in heavily concentrated areas like Flushing and Chinatown,Manhattan how come its so hard to find more badminton clubs. There might be around here somewhere but somebody's not making it public so we can all know :( . Hmm i wonder if the Koreans have a place to play in Bayside. If anyone who lives in the NYC area and is part of the asian community could you please let me know. I'll be happy to pay the fee.

[EastcoastAZN]

1. Live in Jersey City,NJ

2. Play in the following places:

Community Center at Stuyvesant H.S.
http://www.communitycenteratstuyvesanthighschool.org/ccshs/main.htm?sfgdata=4 (http://www.communitycenteratstuyvesanthighschool.org/ccshs/main.htm?sfgdata=4)
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/recreation_centers/rc_alfred_e_smith.html (http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/recreation_centers/rc_alfred_e_smith.html)
NYC Badminton
http://www.nycbadminton.com (http://www.nycbadminton.com/)

3. NS7000, A800OF, A800DE

4. Badmintonalley.com

5. I play roughly 12hrs a weeks



Hi can you tell me more information about the Stuyvesant HS that you play at in Manhattan. I went to that site and it didn't mention Badminton. How many courts do they have, what days and times do they play, on a regular night how many people go there, what is the fee, and is it open to the public or do you have to be a student,alumni,faculty of the school in order to play there. Also i go to the NYC Badminton on fridays, can you tell me if the Alfred E. Smith recreational center is a good place to play or the people there are too few and not competitive.

[LazyBuddy]

how come its so hard to find more badminton clubs.

If I am not mistaken, I guess now you should complain about "How come we can pack this much action in 3 days..." now. :D

Great games and tons of fun on Fri & Sat. Looking forward to play in the group again next week??? ;)

[EastcoastAZN]

If I am not mistaken, I guess now you should complain about "How come we can pack this much action in 3 days..." now. :D

Great games and tons of fun on Fri & Sat. Looking forward to play in the group again next week??? ;)

:confused:
Yikes i'm afraid you found out who i am. Lets keep this to ourselves hehe...Today is monday and no i did not stay home sunday to recover from the ten plus hours of badminton crammed into a day and a half. I went to play badminton at the Thai place with Apitat. If the last game had gone on for another two more points Apitat was about to collapse from pure exhaustion. Perhaps the badminton weekend tour of duty had caught up to him. It so happens that sunday was also someone's birthday and badminton was interupted in the middle of the session for a good half hour or so. Too bad for me and Apitat we were intentionally sabotaged by our competitors with extra helpings of cake and ice cream. I don't know how you managed to keep this weekend lifestyle but i guess i already know the answer because i still look foward till the next badminton day eventhough everytime i walk around i feel like i'm walking on bone instead of the fatty cushion under my feet. So do you play on fridays to sundays or do you also play on tuesdays at NYCB and/or wednesdays at the church. Too bad Wu is leaving the area soon. We made a really good doubles team winning every game except one. Hey i just thought of an idea. We should try to carpool more often and maybe print t-shirts that say "Team No Hope" or "Lazybuddies". What do you think? I like the idea.
:D

[LazyBuddy]

It's always a joy to play with (or against) ur guys. Yeah, it's a shame that he will leave soon, but if u don't mind about my lowly skill, I can be the alternate sometimes, until u feel bored (or dead with all the running). :D

In general, I play in Garden city on Tues, but this week (today) I think I will stop by NYCB if I don't have to stay for OT. :rolleyes:

[LazyBuddy]

Brooklyn Club updated their website. Much better appearance than the original one (ok, I know i did a crappy job before... :o ).

http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/brooklynbadminton/main.html

Nice Pics in "The Club" section. ;) But how come they always make me look fat in pics??? :crying:

[wood_22_chuck]

Brooklyn Club updated their website. Much better appearance than the original one (ok, I know i did a crappy job before... :o ).

http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/brooklynbadminton/main.html

Nice Pics in "The Club" section. ;) But how come they always make me look fat in pics??? :crying:

Bad camera! :D

Finally get to see the courts with the famous "taped-in" lines! :D

-dave

[LazyBuddy]

Bad camera! :D

Finally get to see the courts with the famous "taped-in" lines! :D

-dave

The original pics were large, nice and clear. I think for bandwidth purpose, they shrink down the resolution and size. Maybe that's why my face was a lil bit twisted... :D

The yellow lines are painted ones. The "tape" lines are for several other clubs/gyms. ;)

[EastcoastAZN]

The original pics were large, nice and clear. I think for bandwidth purpose, they shrink down the resolution and size. Maybe that's why my face was a lil bit twisted... :D

The yellow lines are painted ones. The "tape" lines are for several other clubs/gyms. ;)


Hey Lazy i just finished checking out the link. Seems like only changes to the site was minimal. Come on tell us your "true" intention was just to post something and keep "your" thread from dying right! lolz Since its been a month since the last post. Anyways i saw the pic of you and its much better than the real thing trust me....JK...okay now i'm asking for death haha...oh and another thing in the last two group pictures i've noticed they are all girls...can you tell me where can i find them? How come when i go there i only see old sweaty heavy breathing men and no hot young and fresh girls? Okay time for me to go back to working(taking naps) before the boss comes back.

[LazyBuddy]

Hey Lazy i just finished checking out the link. Seems like only changes to the site was minimal. Come on tell us your "true" intention was just to post something and keep "your" thread from dying right! lolz Since its been a month since the last post. Anyways i saw the pic of you and its much better than the real thing trust me....JK...okay now i'm asking for death haha...oh and another thing in the last two group pictures i've noticed they are all girls...can you tell me where can i find them? How come when i go there i only see old sweaty heavy breathing men and no hot young and fresh girls? Okay time for me to go back to working(taking naps) before the boss comes back.

1. Originally when i put up this site, I used very very fundamental HTML and front page. Once others taking over (2-3 months ago?), they did a much better job in the layout. Of course, the main contents are similar, but with more pics. :rolleyes:

2. Errrr.... don't want to say too much to get this thread locked... :D Just for your information, most of them are HS students, who used to attend regularly on Sat. Not sure why most of them did not show up lately, maybe due to final coming up, or the weather is too good to stay inside. ;)

[PepsiMan]

1. Originally when i put up this site, I used very very fundamental HTML and front page. Once others taking over (2-3 months ago?), they did a much better job in the layout. Of course, the main contents are similar, but with more pics. :rolleyes:

2. Errrr.... don't want to say too much to get this thread locked... :D Just for your information, most of them are HS students, who used to attend regularly on Sat. Not sure why most of them did not show up lately, maybe due to final coming up, or the weather is too good to stay inside. ;)

Thank you for complimenting the site. It took quite a while to get all those little things in place.
About the size of the pictures, I was requested to make it smaller so that it can be downloaded faster.
If you think there's anything i can improve on the site, let me know. I will try my best to get them there.

[LazyBuddy]

Thank you for complimenting the site. It took quite a while to get all those little things in place.
About the size of the pictures, I was requested to make it smaller so that it can be downloaded faster.
If you think there's anything i can improve on the site, let me know. I will try my best to get them there.

No doubt ur guys did a wonderful job, much much better than the crappy version i put up back then (hey, i am NOT a programmer :crying: :D )

Keep up with the good work, and might consider update the pictures once we get more events/tournies going on. One suggestion is to get a link for pictures on the homepage banner. ;)

[yixinnt]

I am really glad to see so many badminton lovers here. But I was pretty puzzled where are you guys typically play, the Brooklyn club or the friendly badminton one? I will move to nyc pretty soon, and I look forward to meeting you guys!

[LazyBuddy]

I am really glad to see so many badminton lovers here. But I was pretty puzzled where are you guys typically play, the Brooklyn club or the friendly badminton one? I will move to nyc pretty soon, and I look forward to meeting you guys!

Personally, I bounce between all the clubs. Both places have nice crowd in general. Depend on ur schedule and location, u have to make ur own choice. ;)

Btw, replied ur PM. ;)

[chittychoco]

Welcome another baddy expert coming to NY!

Currently, trying to recover my knee injury from the team tourny. Once i can run and jump again, we can surely work out something. Maybe one of us can pay a visit to the other. I am sure I can learn a lot from you, as I am no where near to be "good". :p

(( Hi:
I live in Bayside Queens and I just wonder if you know if there are any indoor courts near where I live and that I would love to join your club !!!

Thanks

[EastcoastAZN]

(( Hi:
I live in Bayside Queens and I just wonder if you know if there are any indoor courts near where I live and that I would love to join your club !!!

Thanks


Hi i live in Flushing,Queens and i play badminton so much that i injured myself haha. What is your level of play and how long have you been playing? Are you a girl because i'm looking for a mixed doubles partner for an upcoming tournament haha. You should try Queens Borough Community College in Bayside www.qcc.cuny.edu (http://www.qcc.cuny.edu) on wednesdays 1-3pm at the gym (you can try to walk in and play since they don't check ID's that much), www.friendlybadminton.com (http://www.friendlybadminton.com) offers play at a church near Queens Center Mall on wednesday and saturday nights. The Brooklyn Badminton Club is very far away near Coney Island. Try going there if you have a car or want to take an hour long subway ride but the place has eight courts.

[EastcoastAZN]

I am really glad to see so many badminton lovers here. But I was pretty puzzled where are you guys typically play, the Brooklyn club or the friendly badminton one? I will move to nyc pretty soon, and I look forward to meeting you guys!


Hi i live in Flushing,Queens and i play badminton so much that i injured myself haha. What is your level of play and how long have you been playing? Are you a girl because i'm looking for a mixed doubles partner for an upcoming tournament haha. You should try Queens Borough Community College in Bayside www.qcc.cuny.edu (http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/) on wednesdays 1-3pm at the gym (you can try to walk in and play since they don't check ID's that much), www.friendlybadminton.com (http://www.friendlybadminton.com/) offers play at a church near Queens Center Mall on wednesday and saturday nights. The Brooklyn Badminton Club is very far away near Coney Island. Try going there if you have a car or want to take an hour long subway ride but the place has eight courts.

P.S. i'm so lazy i just copy and pasted my old post hehe.:D I love screwing with LB's thread.

[LazyBuddy]

(( Hi:
I live in Bayside Queens and I just wonder if you know if there are any indoor courts near where I live and that I would love to join your club !!!

Thanks

If you have to limit ur choice in queens, as EastcoastAZN suggested, www.friendlybadminton.com is the choice. In August, the church gym (next to queens center) is the only place to be open. After Sept 10th, their Jamaica HS site will be re open, which is a much better facility. ;)

[chittychoco]

If you have to limit ur choice in queens, as EastcoastAZN suggested, www.friendlybadminton.com (http://www.friendlybadminton.com/) is the choice. In August, the church gym (next to queens center) is the only place to be open. After Sept 10th, their Jamaica HS site will be re open, which is a much better facility. ;)

Thank you for the info.

[chittychoco]

Hi i live in Flushing,Queens and i play badminton so much that i injured myself haha. What is your level of play and how long have you been playing? Are you a girl because i'm looking for a mixed doubles partner for an upcoming tournament haha. You should try Queens Borough Community College in Bayside www.qcc.cuny.edu (http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/) on wednesdays 1-3pm at the gym (you can try to walk in and play since they don't check ID's that much), www.friendlybadminton.com (http://www.friendlybadminton.com/) offers play at a church near Queens Center Mall on wednesday and saturday nights. The Brooklyn Badminton Club is very far away near Coney Island. Try going there if you have a car or want to take an hour long subway ride but the place has eight courts.

P.S. i'm so lazy i just copy and pasted my old post hehe.:D I love screwing with LB's thread.

Thanks for the info. I havn't played for years since i left HK and i don't think i will be good enought for tournament. QCC is in fact really close to where I live, but unfortunately I work Mon - Fri...any suggestions??

Thanks

[LazyBuddy]

Thanks for the info. I havn't played for years since i left HK and i don't think i will be good enought for tournament. QCC is in fact really close to where I live, but unfortunately I work Mon - Fri...any suggestions??

Thanks

Personally, I never went to QCC. I heard it's only open for students / faculties / staff of QCC. The contact info on line was way out of dated, and only a fax machine "trying" to pick up the calls. :(

If you have car access, highly recommand brooklyn club or friendly club (Jamaica H.S. after sept 10). Both club have all lvls of players, and you should be able to find ur own comfortable group easily.

[EastcoastAZN]

Thanks for the info. I havn't played for years since i left HK and i don't think i will be good enought for tournament. QCC is in fact really close to where I live, but unfortunately I work Mon - Fri...any suggestions??

Thanks


Hmm...i know someone that lives very close to QCC,works mondays to fridays,and is from Hong Kong. Are you my ex girlfriend!!?? Hahaha.......JK.....hmm maybe you can play with us on weekdays after work hours....but what time do you get out of work or what time do you get home. If you're not able to play weekday nights then you can just play on weekends :) .

[chittychoco]

Hmm...i know someone that lives very close to QCC,works mondays to fridays,and is from Hong Kong. Are you my ex girlfriend!!?? Hahaha.......JK.....hmm maybe you can play with us on weekdays after work hours....but what time do you get out of work or what time do you get home. If you're not able to play weekday nights then you can just play on weekends :) .

Hi:

You are so not funny...:p Neway...i work in midtown so by the time i get home and get the car to QCC, it would be 6:30...would that be too late??? Weekends sound just great would it be at QCC also?? since driving to there would make it so much easier for me ..
Thanks

[yixinnt]

Hi:

You are so not funny...:p Neway...i work in midtown so by the time i get home and get the car to QCC, it would be 6:30...would that be too late??? Weekends sound just great would it be at QCC also?? since driving to there would make it so much easier for me ..
Thanks


If you are a girl, and you don't easily get mad at your partner, be my WD partner bah! How about meeting this Sat. in either QCC or brooklyn?

[yixinnt]

Hi i live in Flushing,Queens and i play badminton so much that i injured myself haha. What is your level of play and how long have you been playing? Are you a girl because i'm looking for a mixed doubles partner for an upcoming tournament haha. You should try Queens Borough Community College in Bayside www.qcc.cuny.edu (http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/) on wednesdays 1-3pm at the gym (you can try to walk in and play since they don't check ID's that much), www.friendlybadminton.com (http://www.friendlybadminton.com/) offers play at a church near Queens Center Mall on wednesday and saturday nights. The Brooklyn Badminton Club is very far away near Coney Island. Try going there if you have a car or want to take an hour long subway ride but the place has eight courts.

P.S. i'm so lazy i just copy and pasted my old post hehe.:D I love screwing with LB's thread.


I am such a retarded player that, when I play MD and stay close to the net, I easily get hit by the shuttlecock. :mad:

[EastcoastAZN]

I am such a retarded player that, when I play MD and stay close to the net, I easily get hit by the shuttlecock. :mad:

Hmm...standing really really close to the net and getting smashed on is being retarded?!?!......gosh that sounds familiar...hey that's my style!:D

[LazyBuddy]

If you are a girl, and you don't easily get mad at your partner, be my WD partner bah! How about meeting this Sat. in either QCC or brooklyn?

Seems there are quite a few topics regarding to QCC recently. However to what I know:

1. They don't open to public (not even sure they whether open in summer or not).

2. They surely don't open on weekends.

I could be wrong, as my information might be out dated. So, let me know, if u did get in, and have a good time. ;)

In case you want go to brooklyn club this coming sat, here's the direction: http://www.brooklynbadminton.com/our_location.html

[chittychoco]

If you are a girl, and you don't easily get mad at your partner, be my WD partner bah! How about meeting this Sat. in either QCC or brooklyn?


i would to..but i hav a business trip leaving 2morrow till sun ...how @ next week...sat?? is QCC open of wat?? do u happen to noe.it will be great since i m not that of a good driver yet, cant go far

[EastcoastAZN]

i would to..but i hav a business trip leaving 2morrow till sun ...how @ next week...sat?? is QCC open of wat?? do u happen to noe.it will be great since i m not that of a good driver yet, cant go far


Hi there is no badminton at QCC in the summer but there will be starting in september when the school is in the fall session. I have played there before many times and i helped the professor run the badminton class there also. I know very well since i took chinese mandarin class over there as a student for enrichment and i participated in their badminton and dance classes. They have a beginner badminton class that teaches you the basics in both the fall and spring semesters. The teacher is Korean and the classes are very popular over there. It is always packed and there's a good mix of people from all nationalities. However that instructional class is in the daytime so i doubt anybody with a day job will be able to attend it. Also there are open recreational badminton club hours every week on wednesdays from 1-3pm. Usually there are few people there and you can practice all you want. Whenever there are people that show up for the club hours it's usually chinese and indians. Many people that play basketball and volleyball over there like to watch the shuttle fly back and forth really fast. They never knew backyard badminton could be this exciting. Most of the Chinese people there are in the gym lobby playing ping pong. Whenever i have a day off on tuesdays or wednesdays i may stop by QCC in the fall but go in at your own risk because sometimes they check school ID. Students there can borrow racquets and plastic shuttles.

Now i recommend www.brooklynbadminton.com (http://www.brooklynbadminton.com) www.friendlybadminton.com (http://www.friendlybadminton.com) www.nycbadminton.com (http://www.nycbadminton.com) You can find both me and Lazybuddy at all these places and we'll sign autographs but no pictures please :p. Oh yea Cardozo HS has open courts for badminton too...i asked my friend's younger cousin who goes there and she said that the security guard doesn't check at all and he doesn't care...so if you have a young looking face and a racquet. You can try to go in from the back door and ask the kids where is the gym after 3pm. I think their badminton open courts go from 3pm(after school) to 530pm.;)

[yixinnt]

Seems there are quite a few topics regarding to QCC recently. However to what I know:

1. They don't open to public (not even sure they whether open in summer or not).

2. They surely don't open on weekends.

I could be wrong, as my information might be out dated. So, let me know, if u did get in, and have a good time. ;)

In case you want go to brooklyn club this coming sat, here's the direction: http://www.brooklynbadminton.com/our_location.html

oh yeah, I am going to brooklyn this sat if nothing emergent happens. Will you go? I will probably bring 3 friends, all new in badminton though...

[LazyBuddy]

It appears that Friendly club (Jamaica HS location) delayed their re-open date to 10/1, instead of mid sept as we used to believe. The church location remain opens on wed/sat night. Check www.friendlybadminton.com for further update. ;)

[kapitankidlat]

are there really not that much places to play here in the NY/NJ area?

im moving to New Jersey and scouring places to play and really not finding that much luck. :(

i guess the sports hasn't picked up yet here in the east not unlike in the west.

anyways, my possible places to stay will be @ Jersey City and/or Ridgewood if there's anybody who can point me out on some of the places to play that's near those places please let me know.

thanks

[LazyBuddy]

i guess the sports hasn't picked up yet here in the east not unlike in the west.



Very true on this. This means less place and higher price. :(

[maldita119]

kap: i know you! does my nick sound familiar?! harhar! didn't know you'll be moving here.


question: besides the places that NYC Badminton go to, where else can you play here in manhattan?

[LazyBuddy]

question: besides the places that NYC Badminton go to, where else can you play here in manhattan?

Besides NYCB, there are 2 more place in the city. One is AES (recreation center, close to china town) and the other is Stuyvesant HS. Not very sure about their schedule though.

[EastcoastAZN]

kap: i know you! does my nick sound familiar?! harhar! didn't know you'll be moving here.


question: besides the places that NYC Badminton go to, where else can you play here in manhattan?

Maldita where do you live,what's your name,and where do you play? When are we going to see you play.

[rjcorcuera]

Besides NYCB, there are 2 more place in the city. One is AES (recreation center, close to china town) and the other is Stuyvesant HS. Not very sure about their schedule though.

Schedule at AES is Fri 6pm-9pm

Schedule at Stuyvesant is Thur 7:15pm-9:30pm
&
Sun 1:pm-6:30pm

[LazyBuddy]

Schedule at AES is Fri 6pm-9pm

Schedule at Stuyvesant is Thur 7:15pm-9:30pm
&
Sun 1:pm-6:30pm

Thnx for the info! ;)

[EastcoastAZN]

Schedule at AES is Fri 6pm-9pm

Schedule at Stuyvesant is Thur 7:15pm-9:30pm
&
Sun 1:pm-6:30pm

Does AES have more time than just that friday? I met some players from AES and they're pretty good. Too bad i can't make any of those times:crying:

[EastcoastAZN]

Thnx for the info! ;)

Wow! Contributing to the forums at almost 2am? You really can string racquets very fast. Its either you have free time now after finishing all your stringing jobs or you're just taking a break and my racquet will eventually give you about one hour of sleep:D

[LazyBuddy]

Wow! Contributing to the forums at almost 2am? You really can string racquets very fast. Its either you have free time now after finishing all your stringing jobs or you're just taking a break and my racquet will eventually give you about one hour of sleep:D

Lol... last min rush is not fun. But at least, i got 3 hrs of sleep. ;)

[LazyBuddy]

Brooklyn Badminton Club just updated their website, including the pic from 9/3 tourny: http://www.brooklynbadminton.com/2005tournament1.html Ok, again, I looked dead in the pic. :(

Check back soon, for their updated price chart, as the price will be going up after Sept. :crying:

[liuqingde]

are there really not that much places to play here in the NY/NJ area?

im moving to New Jersey and scouring places to play and really not finding that much luck. :(

i guess the sports hasn't picked up yet here in the east not unlike in the west.

anyways, my possible places to stay will be @ Jersey City and/or Ridgewood if there's anybody who can point me out on some of the places to play that's near those places please let me know.

thanks

Check the threads for places in New Jersey. Or send a email to jackkau@yahoo.com. There are several locations under CJSC. I just went to Union last Sunday. It's not great but it's fine and I am expecting more better players than those shown up.

[rjcorcuera]

Does AES have more time than just that friday? I met some players from AES and they're pretty good. Too bad i can't make any of those times:crying:

Unfortunately not, other times I just play at NYC Badminton they have badminton on Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun.

[EastcoastAZN]

Unfortunately not, other times I just play at NYC Badminton they have badminton on Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun.


So what's your name? I'm a NYCB regular on fridays and sundays. I must have seen you and played atleast a few times with you already. So who's this mystery man?:D

[maldita119]

can anyone give me directions on how to get to Stuyvesant? do they allow drop ins? how much is the rate? how many courts do they have?

[Alexccs]

can anyone give me directions on how to get to Stuyvesant? do they allow drop ins? how much is the rate? how many courts do they have?

Take subway 1, 2, 3 & 9 to Chamber St. walk 2 blocks on Chamber st. Stuyvesant H.S. will be after crossing West side Hwy.

[maldita119]

^thanks! planning to go there tomorrow with a couple of people. hope we'll be able to find the place. :D

[LazyBuddy]

Friendly club (Jamaica H.S.) location will be re-opened on 10/1. I believe the training is from 9:30-11:30, and regular play is from 11:30 - 3:30 (or 11 to 3:30). Their staff came up with some new membership choices, which you can contact them through www.friendlybadminton.com

For the regular session membership, I believe u have 4 choices:

1. $90 for 3 months membership

2. $35 for monthly membership

3. $50 for 5 guest pass (expire every 3 months)

4. $12 per walk in

[maldita119]

Training schedule:

Intermediary: 9:30 - 10:30

Beginner: 10:30 - 11:30

[EastcoastAZN]

Training schedule:

Intermediary: 9:30 - 10:30

Beginner: 10:30 - 11:30

Hi Maldita,

Are you coming to Friendly Badminton Club's Jamaica HS location this saturday? Hope to finally see you. :cool:

[LazyBuddy]

There will be NO badminton in Friendly (Jamaica HS) location on Sat 10/1, due to school problem (they used the gym for storage). If you want to play, you can still stop by the church gym at night, or brooklyn club at day time.

Hope not too many ppl will make a false trip due to school's late infor.... :(

[Sillywin]

My daughter is 12 years old, and love to play badminton. Does anyone know where we can go and have practice in Brooklyn? I found out that BBC are open every Saturday at John Deway High School, is there any teenage play there?? Thank you for any suggestion.:)

[LazyBuddy]

I don't think they have regulars as young as 12, but they do have quite a few HS students there as well. The good thing about BBC is that they have 8 courts, and players lvl range from newbies to local champion lvl. Therefore, it's quite easy to get enough court time to either practice on ur own, or get into some competitive games.

You can contact them via www.brooklynbadminton.com, if you need to ask any more questions. :)

[LI_Baka]

1. Where do u live? I live in Babylon, about a half mile from the train station. (11702)

2. Where do u play - I grew up playing in Miller Place, I'm going to try to go to the Stony Brook university club now. Oh, also did a stint at RPI badminton club while I was attending school there.

3. What kinda racket u use? - HL-8800

4. Where did u get ur racket - My former coach used to sell raquets, so I got it from him.

5. How many hrs u usually play for a week? Recently, none. Hoping to change that though.

6. If I set a club about within 10 miles (use zip code 11365 as center), are u willing to participate? Largely depends on location, time, and cost but if things work out, sure.

7. How much u can afford for member fee? - yearly is more convenient, and I can afford a pretty decent sized member fee.

[Sillywin]

LazyBuddy:

Are you a regular at BBC? I can't find John Deway HS on Avenue X and Stillwell Ave. I found a P.S. technical school or something like that on Avenue X..... I am lost!!!:confused:

[Alexccs]

LazyBuddy:

Are you a regular at BBC? I can't find John Deway HS on Avenue X and Stillwell Ave. I found a P.S. technical school or something like that on Avenue X..... I am lost!!!:confused:

In front of Subway Bay 50th ST.

[LazyBuddy]

LazyBuddy:

Are you a regular at BBC? I can't find John Deway HS on Avenue X and Stillwell Ave. I found a P.S. technical school or something like that on Avenue X..... I am lost!!!:confused:

Sorry to hear this. I can be considred as a regular, but won't be there for the next 1-2 weeks, due to my friends' wedding.

The entrance we use, is not on Ave X. The entrance is on Stillwell Ave, about 20-30 yards away from the intersection of Stillwell and Harway. About 50 yards away from Bay50th subway station. There are 2 large steel fence gate, right under the "curve" of subway bridge... Once u come in the gate, just go straight down, u will see some parking space along the right side, then, a small parking lot at the end, right before the football field. The gym we use, is on the left hand corner of the small parking lot.

Hope my direction is clear enough. Please check "direction" in www.brooklynbadminton.com for detail.

[Sillywin]

Thank you very much, i found BBC yesterday. :)

[EastcoastAZN]

So did your daughter get to practice? How about yourself how many games did you get to play. What nationality are you. Did you have fun.




Thank you very much, i found BBC yesterday. :)

[LazyBuddy]

Thank you very much, i found BBC yesterday. :)

Glad to know. Hope both you and your family can enjoy the time. ;)

[EastcoastAZN]

Thursday,Nov. 17, 2005 Chinese badminton coach criticizes new scoring rules
BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhuanet) -- A Chinese coach has expressed concern that the new scoring system to be adopted by the International Badminton Federation (IBF) would make the doubles events less spectacular."The change is designed to shorten the duration of the game so as to be friendly to the live broadcast, but it will bear great influence on the game, especially the doubles, "Li Yongbo, head coach of the Chinese national team, was quoted as saying on Monday's China Sports Daily. "The new rules would undermine the beauty of the doubles competition. It is unwise for the IBF to adopt the changes without adequate evaluation beforehand."Under the new system, each rally will be awarded a point, while the current system awards one point only to the serving player who wins a rally. The news rules also adopt a format of best-of-three games and a21-point system for all the events. Currently, a winner is decided after 15 points for men's singles, men's and women's doubles and mixed doubles with 11 points for women's singles.However, Li showed confidence in his squad to well adapt to the new rules, which will come into effect at the World Cup to be held in China next month. "Despite the new rules, China will keep their leading position in world badminton," he said.

[krystenne]

Hello!!

I'm french student and I come in NY for 6 month. I play badminton for 8 years in Competition in France. I would like really to find a club where I can train. I don't know exactly the different conditions about the fee, I think it is not the same than in France. Are there private and public clubs?

I have had some information about NYbadminton club on the website. Is there another clubs in Manatthan?

I really want to find a club and to meet new partners.

Thanks

Krystenne










Seems not many ppl from New York, US (even east coast US) are in this Forum.

I would like to set a local club somewhere near my neighborhood, and I want to do this survey for so long, your participation is very welcome:

If you live in 50 miles within New York City, US (use zip code 11365 as center, since I live close there ^___^ ), please answer the following questions:

1. Where do u live? - Please use zip code, easy to check online :D

2. Where do u play - Please provide local club/college/high school name (u can put more than 1 answer)

3. What kinda racket u use? - brand, model

4. Where did u get ur racket - shop on line (website, plz)? local store? shop in another nation?

5. How many hrs u usually play for a week?

6. If I set a club about within 10 miles (use zip code 11365 as center), are u willing to participate? Sorry, under progress, contacting different local school gym for now. So, no detail address is available yet.

7. How much u can afford for member fee? - pay by each visit? pay by a yearly member fee?


Even though, I don't expect too many ppl to answer the questions, but let me get a try, see how "poplular" badminton is in NY.

Thanks, everyone.

[shreky]

Check these 2 other clubs. I haven't been to any of them though.

http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/brooklynbadminton/main.html

http://www.friendlybadminton.com

[LazyBuddy]

http://free.hostdepartment.com/b/brooklynbadminton/main.html



Note brooklyn club has a new website. The above one is their old one, and no longer to be updated. The new one is: www.brooklynbadminton.com. ;)

[LazyBuddy]

Hello!!

I'm french student and I come in NY for 6 month. I play badminton for 8 years in Competition in France. I would like really to find a club where I can train. I don't know exactly the different conditions about the fee, I think it is not the same than in France. Are there private and public clubs?

I have had some information about NYbadminton club on the website. Is there another clubs in Manatthan?

I really want to find a club and to meet new partners.

Thanks

Krystenne

If you live in Manhattan, and don't have a car, I will say, NYCB might be the best choice so far. Of course, the price is not that cheap, but you will meet all kinda players throughout different levels. They have 3 sites and meet 4 times in Manhattan, and 1 site and meet on sat in Flushing, Queens. ;)

[Pete LSD]

Is taping up the gym part of the routine for this club :D?


If you live in Manhattan, and don't have a car, I will say, NYCB might be the best choice so far. Of course, the price is not that cheap, but you will meet all kinda players throughout different levels. They have 3 sites and meet 4 times in Manhattan, and 1 site and meet on sat in Flushing, Queens. ;)

[LazyBuddy]

Is taping up the gym part of the routine for this club :D?

Yes... :p

However, you don't have to do it, if you don't feel like to. Taping is based on volunteer base. I consider it as a good warm up in winter time, though. :D

[Pete LSD]

Yes, I think that is a great idea during winter time. It's a good way to do torso twist and footwork :cool:.


Yes... :p

However, you don't have to do it, if you don't feel like to. Taping is based on volunteer base. I consider it as a good warm up in winter time, though. :D

[Kidcasio]

Note brooklyn club has a new website. The above one is their old one, and no longer to be updated. The new one is: www.brooklynbadminton.com. ;)

Hey there,

anyone know if Brooklyn Badminton is on next weekend? I dropped by JD HS last saturday but it seemed like the school was closed. I'm in town for only 2 more weeks and I need my badminton fix! ;)

cheers!

[LazyBuddy]

Hey there,

anyone know if Brooklyn Badminton is on next weekend? I dropped by JD HS last saturday but it seemed like the school was closed. I'm in town for only 2 more weeks and I need my badminton fix! ;)

cheers!

Sorry to hear that you made a trip for nothing. However, I did not receive any email notification regarding to closure for Jan. I did not go there last Sat, so I can't confirm.

What time did you go there? Usually, if you go between 10am-3:30pm, I am pretty sure the gym door should be opened. The gym is deep inside the gate, right at the corner of a small parking lot (right in front of the football field).

In case you want to confirm about the schedule for the coming sat (1/21), please check http://www.brooklynbadminton.com/our_services.html and contact the manager before making a trip.

[LazyBuddy]

Check www.friendlybadminton.com for their 3rd site: Hoboken. Grand opening on sunday 2/5 (today). The gym looks good, many players, many food, and some nice raffle prize (racket, string, shuttles, shirts, etc). A great event for sure. :p

[krystenne]

Thank you for this information, but the differente site are to far from my home...So I can't to be here...
Bye

[Milto]

1. Where do u live? - Union Sq, Manhattan

2. Where do u play - Just tried NYCBadminton today

3. What kinda racket u use? - Cab16 but buying a new one - probably a Prince cuz I'm curious about their rackets

4. Where did u get ur racket - Cab16 in HK

5. How many hrs u usually play for a week? Plan to play for around 3 hrs every week.

6. If I set a club about within 10 miles (use zip code 11365 as center), are u willing to participate? Probably but prefer to play in Manhattan.

7. How much u can afford for member fee? - pay by each visit? pay by a yearly member fee? less than NYC badminton :D

[LazyBuddy]

Please check http://www.friendlybadminton.com/default.asp?active_page_id=75 for detail information. ;)

[Jenny Zhao]

I am a new member, and looking for the place to play badminton in lower manhattan as I work in that area, I want to play it after my work during the weekday. I live in Forest Hills, Queens, and I am looking for a place to play it during the week end. Please provide me the sources you knew, so that I can contact or go over there to register.

Thanks.
Jenny

[LazyBuddy]

1. www.nycbadminton.com (Manhattan locations):

They play on Tues, Wed, Fri and Sunday in 3 different locations. Personally, I believe the Sunday one is the best, with the better gym and less ppl. Check their site for detail information. I believe drop in is around US$25 per session. Bring you racket, and shuttles are provided by the club.

2. www.queensbadminton.com (John Bowne HS, Flushing):
This is a sub-brance from NYCB, and they play on Tues, Thurs and Sat afternoon. Good gym, but attendance greatly varies. Sometimes, it could be packed, some times, not many ppl at all. Drop in is around $11, I think. Bring your own racket and shuttles.

3. www.friendlybadminton.com (Jamaica HS)
Sat 9:30 - 3:30. Accessable by F train (as you live in Forrest Hills). Contact them for detail schedule.

4. www.friendlybadminton.com (Hoboken, NJ)
Sounds far, but many ppl from NY carpool going over there. Quite a few members meet around Queens Center area, and carpool. Time is sunday afternoon (12:30-1:30 training, 1:30 - 5:30 practice)

5. www.brooklynbadminton.com
They play on Sat 9:30 - 3:45. 8 courts mean a lot of court time for everyone. However, you need a car to drive there, as trains are very limited during weekend.

[LazyBuddy]

Check www.friendlybadminton.com (JHS) for updated schedule on Sat. I believe start from January, their practice shifted to 1-7pm. I believe the training is from 1-2pm, and from 2 (or 2:30) and on is the regular practice sessions.

[LazyBuddy]

Their 3rd location will be open on 4/18:


Junior High School 185 (JHS 185) (Wednesday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM).
Address: 147-26 25th Drive. Flushing NY 11354 (get direction)
New Location!!, Starting April 18th, 2007 (4 courts)

[LazyBuddy]

Their 3rd location will be open on 4/18:


Junior High School 185 (JHS 185) (Wednesday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM).
Address: 147-26 25th Drive. Flushing NY 11354 (get direction)
New Location!!, Starting April 18th, 2007 (4 courts)

Per players' request, I believe they extend the time to 10:30pm now. So, 4 hrs of playing time, means more games and more fun.

I was there for the grand opening, the school was a bit confusing to find, but plenty of parking space (street parking). The height of the ceiling is alright, but the light was a bit annoying. However, if you usually play in HS gyms, you should be able to get use to it very fast. It turned out to be quite a lot of ppl showed on that night, so, quite a few games with the old buddies and new comers.

A good alternate choice to social and competitive games (overall level is pretty good) in Queens area. ;)

[LazyBuddy]

From 5/11 - 6/22 (at least), Queens Badminton Club will also have practice on every Friday at John Bowne H.S (7:30 - 10:30?).

For detail information, please visit their site @ www.queensbadminton.com ;)

[LazyBuddy]

Per some requests, here's the updated list for some well known NYC area clubs:

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1. www.nycbadminton.com (Manhattan locations):

They play on Tues, Wed, Fri and Sunday in 3 different locations. Personally, I believe the Sunday one is the best, with the better gym and less ppl. Check their site for detail information. I believe drop in is around US$25 per session. Bring you racket, and shuttles are provided by the club.

2. www.queensbadminton.com (John Bowne HS, Flushing):
This is a sub-brance from NYCB, and they play on Tues, Thurs, Fri (NEW) and Sat afternoon. Good gym, but attendance greatly varies. Sometimes, it could be packed, some times, not many ppl at all. Drop in is around $14, I think. Bring your own racket and shuttles.

3. www.friendlybadminton.com (Jamaica HS)
Sat 1 - 7pm (1 - 2:30 group training, 2:30 - 7pm practice). Accessable by F train (as you live in Forrest Hills). Contact them for detail schedule.

4. www.friendlybadminton.com (Hoboken, NJ)
Sounds far, but many ppl from NY carpool going over there. Quite a few members meet around Queens Center area, and carpool. Time is sunday afternoon (12:30-1:30 training, 1:30 - 5:30 practice)

5. www.friendlybadminton.com (Flushing, NY) - NEW
Junior High School 185 (JHS185) (Wednesday 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
Address: 147-26 25th Dr. Flushing NY11354

6. www.brooklynbadminton.com (John Dewey HS)
John Dewey High School - 50 Ave X, Brooklyn NY 11223
They play on Sat 9:30 - 3:45. 8 courts mean a lot of court time for everyone. However, you need a car to drive there, as trains are very limited during weekend.

7. www.brooklynbadminton.com (Fort Hamilton HS) - NEW
Time: Every Tuesday, From 6 PM to 10 PM
Place: Fort Hamilton High School , 8301 Shore Road , Brooklyn , 11219
Direction:
Subway___ R train to 86th street in Brooklyn, and take bus #16 all the way to the Shore Road stop, turn right on Shore Road and walk to 83rd street, turn right in to 83rd street and enter at the third gate.
Highway___ (1) Take BQE West, exit 22 to Bell Park Way, get off on the first exit, turn right at light on to the Ridge Blvd , second light turn right on to 68th street, go all the way and turn left on to Shore Road. After two lights, turn left on 83rd Street , park your car then walk in on the third gate.
Highway___ (2) Take Bell Park Way West, get off on Exit 2, turn left at light on to Shore Road . After the light on the 86th street, turn right on the second to the 83rd street. Park your car then walk in on the third gate.

This club is run by the same manager (Sunny) from Brooklyn club. For contact details, visit their website.


Note: I am NOT part of any owner / management group of the above clubs. And the order of this list is NOT based on my personal preference. It's purely random. The intention is purely to help the NYC metro area players to find a club which fit for their need. Information may vary from time to time, please contact the club management staff for up to date information.

Enjoy the game. ;)

[LazyBuddy]

Looks like all the clubs that I listed above will keep the regular schedule for this coming up holiday weekend. However, better double check with their managers / website to confirm. ;)

[LazyBuddy]

I was told there might be possible location changes for NYCB clubs, due to school construction:

1. 56 street gym(Sunday, not sure about Fri) will be replaced by 18st (Tues) gym.

2. John Bowne HS (Flushing, Queens) will be replaced by Francis Lewis HS (Fresh Meadows, Queens) for Tues, Thurs and Fri. Seems Sat will be closed, but possibly replaced with another week day.

Check www.nycbadminton.com or www.queensbadminton.com for updates. No word about the final confirmation and schedule yet.

[LazyBuddy]

I was told there might be possible location changes for NYCB clubs, due to school construction:

1. 56 street gym(Sunday, not sure about Fri) will be replaced by 18st (Tues) gym.

2. John Bowne HS (Flushing, Queens) will be replaced by Francis Lewis HS (Fresh Meadows, Queens) for Tues, Thurs and Fri. Seems Sat will be closed, but possibly replaced with another week day.

Check www.nycbadminton.com or www.queensbadminton.com for updates. No word about the final confirmation and schedule yet.


It's confirmed.

1. Manhattan: Wed, Fri (76 st gym), Tues, Sunday (18 st gym), same schedule, start on 7/1

2. Queens: Tues, Thurs, Fri (no sat) @ Francis Lewis HS, start on 7/3

[LazyBuddy]

2. Queens: Tues, Thurs, Fri (no sat) @ Francis Lewis HS, start on 7/3


Went to the site on Tues night. The gym is huge with 8 courts (even though, courts a bit close to each other), and the floor is nice. Parking is very easy, with the parking lot and the almost emptied street at night. :D The main problem is the lighting is kinda bright, and one or 2 courts have basketball hoops right next by. Therefore, it's possible you might lose a shuttle to the net or basketball board. ;)

Overall, a nice alternate gym for the summer. About 30-40 ppl showed up on the 1st night, therefore, plenty of games for everyone. I expect a bit more ppl will show up in the near future.

[azzman]

hey, any nice places to play near commack/stony brook on saturday and sunday?

i see the schedule for stony brook is OPEN REC, is there badminton usually going on at that time?

[LazyBuddy]

hey, any nice places to play near commack/stony brook on saturday and sunday?

i see the schedule for stony brook is OPEN REC, is there badminton usually going on at that time?

Stony Brook used to have a very active badminton club, but heard it's slowly die down recent 1-2 years. :cool: With my experience (several yrs ago, though), the summer schedule usually NOT very reliable. You better contact them to double make sure.

[bambini]

how is the guest fee at the 76th gym? do they rent out rackets?

[LazyBuddy]

For all manhattan gyms, the walk-in (non member) fee is US$25 per session, with shuttles provided by the club. Yes, they do rent out rackets, I think it's around $2-3 per racket per session.

[bambini]

thanks lazybuddy! i'll be visiting manhattan soon. i hope i can play with you guys.

[LazyBuddy]

thanks lazybuddy! i'll be visiting manhattan soon. i hope i can play with you guys.

So, you will be on travel or moving here? Personally, I don't go to 76st club, due to schedule conflict. These days, I only visit manhattan on sundays. ;)

[bambini]

i still do not know. i hope things will turn out well for me. btw, where do you play on weekdays?

[LazyBuddy]

i still do not know. i hope things will turn out well for me. btw, where do you play on weekdays?

Nowdays, there are quite a few more gyms open up here and there. Depend on where you stay, and whether you have a car or access to public transportation, you might have different choices.

You can PM me later, once you know where you going to stay, and your preferred schedule. I will try to meet you up with your preferred choice, if you don't mind about my lowly playing skills. :p

[bambini]

i'm staying with my aunt. her flat is at east 91st and 3rd ave. okay i'll pm you once i'm there. you're so humble lazybuddy.

[owesomechild]

hi,i jz discover this blog n i'm kind of amaze tht u guys r so much into badminton.In fact,i'm not so but i have a lot of friends who r as keen as u all.Will tell all my friends about this site for latest update.Thumb up to u lazybuddy for your contribution to this sport.

[Happy_Cdn]

I'm relatively new to the badminton scene in NY area so still trying get over the fact that it cost $25 for a single drop-in session in Manhattan.

Any advice on places to play in Manhattan for less than that? <<Besides AES ($50/yr membership) and YMCA ($15/drop-in)>>

[LazyBuddy]

I'm relatively new to the badminton scene in NY area so still trying get over the fact that it cost $25 for a single drop-in session in Manhattan.

Any advice on places to play in Manhattan for less than that? <<Besides AES ($50/yr membership) and YMCA ($15/drop-in)>>

The price in the city is just that high.

The alternate choices are:

1. Play in clubs in Queens or Brooklyn, as they are cheaper ($10-16 range), but you need to provide your own shuttles.

2. Join membership in NYCB (mahattan locations). You can pay $200 for 1 year, and each time will be $15 (shuttle provided by club). It's a better deal, if you come to play very often.

However, in the city, getting average deal below $20 per session, is almost impossible. :o

[madwolfie]

I checked around while I was in NYC for holiday last year-end. Was there for 2 weeks and did not play a single stroke because it's just too expensive!!! :(

[LazyBuddy]

I checked around while I was in NYC for holiday last year-end. Was there for 2 weeks and did not play a single stroke because it's just too expensive!!! :(

Yes, we burn $$$ here in NYC. We pay the $$$, but the life quality is no where near to be the top. :cool:

[madwolfie]

I just love the museums though and peeps love walking their dogs and jogging! Would love to visit again.... a lot I missed out while I was there :)

[LazyBuddy]

I just love the museums though and peeps love walking their dogs and jogging! Would love to visit again.... a lot I missed out while I was there :)

NYC is a lovely place to have a tour, but once you decide to stay and stay long enough, you will see "the other side". :o

[shreky]

2. Join membership in NYCB (mahattan locations). You can pay $200 for 1 year, and each time will be $15 (shuttle provided by club). It's a better deal, if you come to play very often.


shuttles are provided but they don't last at all .... i tried complaining or asking for another shuttle but i ended up bringing my own .... i see other people are doing it as well .... now i know why i meet a lot of people who are 'ex' NYCB members .... i guess i still go there because there are not that many clubs around our area .... i smile everytime i go to cali and pay $7-8 drop in fee

[LazyBuddy]

shuttles are provided but they don't last at all .... i tried complaining or asking for another shuttle but i ended up bringing my own .... i see other people are doing it as well .... now i know why i meet a lot of people who are 'ex' NYCB members .... i guess i still go there because there are not that many clubs around our area .... i smile everytime i go to cali and pay $7-8 drop in fee

Hehehehehe... don't expect too much from the "free" ones.:p

Usually, you can ask for 2nd one, if not too many ppl showing up or they have some new stocks coming in. :o If a lot of ppl showing up, or they are low in stock, I understand what you mean then. Of course, the easiest way is to forget about the free ones, and get your own better ones. I know a lot of ppl who prefer better games, will use their own. :rolleyes:

[Happy_Cdn]

Yes, we burn $$$ here in NYC. We pay the $$$, but the life quality is no where near to be the top. :cool:

I haven't been for that long but totally agree with LazyBuddy. LOL!

Just curious, has anyone here actually done the math and see if it's worthwhile gathering a bunch of people and rent a gym in NYC?

I'm sure it's more complicated than that but it never hurts to challenge status quo once in a while! :D

[nardski]

WOW Lazy Buddy! you are already 8000+ posts lol :)

[LazyBuddy]

I haven't been for that long but totally agree with LazyBuddy. LOL!

Just curious, has anyone here actually done the math and see if it's worthwhile gathering a bunch of people and rent a gym in NYC?

I'm sure it's more complicated than that but it never hurts to challenge status quo once in a while! :D

The rent in NY is very high, therefore, rent a court for your own group is almost impossible. If you have just a few, chance to get a small gym with only 1 or 2 courts is hard (besides some church gyms). If you have a lot, then we are talking about hundreds of $$$ per night, too much investment and too much risk to manage.

I did heard there were a few small groups (mainly in long island area) did rent some church gyms or so. However, then your choices of games will be greatly limited. Therefore, most of them I believe just dead down, and a lot of such players joined open gym like us now. :o

[LazyBuddy]

Update from www.nycbadminton.com

Now, they have gym open (Queens and Manhattan locations) all 7 days per week now. For detail schedule and locations, please check their website.

[robina]

YMCA of yonkers has agreed to let us use their gym for badminton for 6 hours on Saturday and Sunday.

The price is $100/hour and that is $600?week. Depending on the members we can atleast play for 2 to 4 days every month.
If you are interested, please reply asap to robina1981@yahoo.com. I am trying to get as many people asb possible to keep the cost down for everyone.



Thanks,
Robina

[Happy_Cdn]

YMCA of yonkers has agreed to let us use their gym for badminton for 6 hours on Saturday and Sunday.

The price is $100/hour and that is $600?week. Depending on the members we can atleast play for 2 to 4 days every month.
If you are interested, please reply asap to robina1981@yahoo.com. I am trying to get as many people asb possible to keep the cost down for everyone.



Thanks,
Robina

That's a pretty sweet deal. How many courts do they have?

Sign me up! :D

[LazyBuddy]

YMCA of yonkers has agreed to let us use their gym for badminton for 6 hours on Saturday and Sunday.

The price is $100/hour and that is $600?week. Depending on the members we can atleast play for 2 to 4 days every month.
If you are interested, please reply asap to robina1981@yahoo.com. I am trying to get as many people asb possible to keep the cost down for everyone.



Thanks,
Robina


Congrats!!! Seems your hard work finally paid off! :-)

[allthesame]

hello,

i'm interested in playing. about 3 months ago i think i went to the robert wagner gym but i couldn't really figure out how to get inside. i'm going to try and make another attempt to go and play this friday (dec 1st). i'm from seattle and i haven't really played badminton since coming here for college.

is there anything i should know about before stopping by for my first time?

[LazyBuddy]

hello,

i'm interested in playing. about 3 months ago i think i went to the robert wagner gym but i couldn't really figure out how to get inside. i'm going to try and make another attempt to go and play this friday (dec 1st). i'm from seattle and i haven't really played badminton since coming here for college.

is there anything i should know about before stopping by for my first time?

If you plan to visit any sites of NYCB, check www.nycbadminton.com for updated schedule and location. Best way is to give them a call before leaving home, and ask for directions and fees. Their walk in fee is on the expensive side, consider become a member if you like the environment. Ask them for detail membership vs. walkin difference. Robert Wagner has only 4 courts, and 1 is used for training. Therefore, you might have to expect some waiting. I think their Tuesday location (18 street) have more courts, therefore, more games available.

If you live in brooklyn, you can also try www.brooklynbadminton.com, they play on Sat from 9:30 - 3:45, with 8 courts. Very easy to get there by car or subway (D train @ bay 50 street).

Both places have fairly large crowd, and players level various from beginner to ex-international level. Talk to the managers, and they should be able to arrange you some decent game around your level. Better have your own gears, especially shoes and racket. NYCB provides shuttles, while BBC not. You need to bring your own and contribute to the game, or purchase on the spot.

Overall, there should be some good games for you, if you join the right crowd. However, expect to pay some top $$$, as this is NY. ;)

[Happy_Cdn]

hello,

...and make another attempt to go and play this friday (dec 1st). i'm from seattle and i haven't really played badminton since coming here for college.

is there anything i should know about before stopping by for my first time?


There's always AES (Alfred E. Smith) that's open Mon & Fri evenings 6-9pm; Tue daytime. It gets a bit crowded at times but it's almost "free" relative to the other places. $50/year. BYOB(irdie). Mostly beginner to intermediate players.

Good luck! :)

[Happy_Cdn]

Anybody here know where UEAA (United East Athletic Association) is located?

Heard about them but not sure if it is a gym or just a club with no facilities.

Hoping they are located in NYC!

Thanks! :D

[LazyBuddy]

Anybody here know where UEAA (United East Athletic Association) is located?

Heard about them but not sure if it is a gym or just a club with no facilities.

Hoping they are located in NYC!

Thanks! :D

Where did you get this information? I think you are looking for http://www.ueaa.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

United East also plays in annal team tournament, and a lot of their players coming from AES or Brooklyn badminton club. ;)

[Happy_Cdn]

Where did you get this information? I think you are looking for http://www.ueaa.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

United East also plays in annal team tournament, and a lot of their players coming from AES or Brooklyn badminton club. ;)


Thanks for the link but I must be retarded because I cannot find their badminton schedule anywhere on their site. I even registered to see if there's anything on the forum. Zero.

This must be an exclusive club! Anybody have the secret password to get in?

:)

[Happy_Cdn]

...
United East also plays in annal team tournament, and a lot of their players coming from AES or Brooklyn badminton club. ;)

That's hilarious. :D

[LazyBuddy]

That's hilarious. :D

me no english... :o:crying:

[bambini]

hi lazy buddy! it took me months before posting again in this forum. anyway, i was there the whole month of nov but was too busy. i'll be going back on 23 dec. i'm hoping to play with you guys next week. do you play at the wagner gym? the venue is accessible to me. thanks!

[LazyBuddy]

hi lazy buddy! it took me months before posting again in this forum. anyway, i was there the whole month of nov but was too busy. i'll be going back on 23 dec. i'm hoping to play with you guys next week. do you play at the wagner gym? the venue is accessible to me. thanks!

Sorry to reply so late... Damn, i missed the chance to meet up. :crying:

Wish you have a good trip, and hope we do meet next time. ;)

[bambini]

lazybuddy, i'm back in nyc. just let me know when is the best time to join your group as a guest. thanks!

[LazyBuddy]

lazybuddy, i'm back in nyc. just let me know when is the best time to join your group as a guest. thanks!

Due to schedule, I mostly only attend NYCB queens (Flushing) gyms and Brooklyn Badminton on Saturdays. Let me know your schedule and preferred location, let's see if we can work out some deals. ;)

[bambini]

any venue is fine with me. just give me the subway directions from east 92nd st.

[LazyBuddy]

any venue is fine with me. just give me the subway directions from east 92nd st.

Personally, I prefer Brooklyn Badminton club @ saturday. They open from 9:30 - 3:30, 8 courts. You need to bring your own rackets and shuttles,and walk in is $16, i believe.

They do have subway (D train @ Bay50st), but kinda far from your place. Top of my head, I think you can take 4,5,6 to grand central, then take 7 train for 1 stop to 42nd street, 5th ave (bryant park),then transfer D train (brooklyn direction) from there. I think if for weekend, the trip might be at least 1.5 hrs or so.

I will confirm my schedule later of this week. Looking forward to see you. :p

[bambini]

Personally, I prefer Brooklyn Badminton club @ saturday. They open from 9:30 - 3:30, 8 courts. You need to bring your own rackets and shuttles,and walk in is $16, i believe.

They do have subway (D train @ Bay50st), but kinda far from your place. Top of my head, I think you can take 4,5,6 to grand central, then take 7 train for 1 stop to 42nd street, 5th ave (bryant park),then transfer D train (brooklyn direction) from there. I think if for weekend, the trip might be at least 1.5 hrs or so.

I will confirm my schedule later of this week. Looking forward to see you. :p


alright lazybuddy. where is the exact address of the court? i can ask directions from the port authority people. i'll see you this sat.

[LazyBuddy]

alright lazybuddy. where is the exact address of the court? i can ask directions from the port authority people. i'll see you this sat.

The address is 50 Ave X, but that's not the entrances we use for the gym. Once you come out of subway station (D train, Bay 50th street), look on your right (if facing school fence), and go to right about 20 yards or so, and you should see a metal fence gate (right under the curve of subway bridge). Just go all the way in, and the gym is on the left, right by the small parking lot.

So far, I should be available this saturday. I usually be there around 10am - 2pm. I will double confirm with you regarding my schedule, by later this week. ;)

[LazyBuddy]

I should be in the gym after 10 or 10:30am tomorrow. ;)

[bambini]

okay see you tom!

[bambini]

nice meeting you lazybuddy!

[shreky]

when is the next EB? I always wanted to try Brooklyn but never had the chance and of course to meet the legendary BCers members.

[bambini]

when is the next EB? I always wanted to try Brooklyn but never had the chance and of course to meet the legendary BCers members.


they play in brooklyn every sat. i might drop by this sat and play. lazybuddy plays there regularly.

[shreky]

lazy and bambi, let's play singles then .... let me get my racket ready.

[LazyBuddy]

lazy and bambi, let's play singles then .... let me get my racket ready.

I am no where near a top player, and single is definitely not my game for sure. :D

Even though, BBC does have 8 courts, but if you do want singles, you have to either come really early when they just open (9:30am), or stay late at the last minute (3:30). Base on my own experience, the 1st 2 hours (before 11:30) and last hour (2:30 and later) usually means non-stop playing time, and in between usually need some waiting time, as it's the peak. Usually, they don't allow you to play singles, unless there are quite a few empty courts.

[LazyBuddy]

nice meeting you lazybuddy!

Sorry about did not have a chance to talk with you for much. Definitely should come early (at least, before 11am or 10 to be better) in order to get more games. ;)

[azzman]

hey Lazybuddy, what are my options for the nj/ny area friday night, saturday morning and monday night besides nyc badminton and brooklyn badminton as i have them noted already.

Thanks buuuuuuh- dee!

[LazyBuddy]

hey Lazybuddy, what are my options for the nj/ny area friday night, saturday morning and monday night besides nyc badminton and brooklyn badminton as i have them noted already.

Thanks buuuuuuh- dee!

Not very sure about NJ area. If NY metro area, you already listed all the choices I know of. :p I did over heard there are a few other clubs in brooklyn area, however, I don't know too much details about them, regarding time/schedule/cost/level of playing.

[teahouse88]

Hey azzman,
There are 2 clubs in bklyn, ny open. One on 16th ave between 56th-57th st. The other one is brooklynbadminton.org that one is on emmons ave. both open from 7-11pm. brooklynbadminton.org is open on saturdays and sundays too in the afternoon. Fitnessbadminton.com is open on Saturday nites 7-11pm. The ones open at nite are mostly $10. They all have prices on their websites and schedules too. Only the one on 16th ave dont have one.

[azzman]

Thanks for the info! Those days and times do not work for my schedule this time, but maybe next time I'm in town. I think i may just end up going to some culture show friday night at NYU and maybe play in CT for monday night. Not sure.

[handyy]

hi guys, I jsut moved to Brooklyn like two days ago and I am looking for a place to play nearby and after a very loooong through all the pages, I kinda found out that the places to place in Brooklyn are the Brookyln badminton club at john Dewey HS and few other places that teashouse posted. so are there anyone going to these places so maybe I could meet with few people and make some friends? i migh go to BBC this saturday and might try those other places too... but not sure yet.
Thanks..

[LazyBuddy]

hi guys, I jsut moved to Brooklyn like two days ago and I am looking for a place to play nearby and after a very loooong through all the pages, I kinda found out that the places to place in Brooklyn are the Brookyln badminton club at john Dewey HS and few other places that teashouse posted. so are there anyone going to these places so maybe I could meet with few people and make some friends? i migh go to BBC this saturday and might try those other places too... but not sure yet.
Thanks..


I am a regular for brooklyn badminton club. However, the upcoming 1 to 2 weeks, I can't show up, as I am working in my new apartment right now. I should go back by mid June or so. Hopefully we can meet up and have a few games, if you don't mind about my low skill level. :p

BBC is a very friendly place, and we have 8 courts and players range from beginners to regional finalists. Therefore, it's not hard to find the group you feel comfortable with. When you 1st come, introduce yourself to Sunny (manager), and he should be able to pair you up with the right group.

For details, please check www.brooklynbadminton.com. They open every saturday from 9:30 - 3:30. ;)

[teahouse88]

Hey handyy, as i mentioned in the post. There are more then one place to play. If you decide to play Tues, Fri, even Sat nites there are alot more places to choose from if you want to play more then once a week. If you decide to come let me know and we could play a few games and introduce you to a few ppl.

[handyy]

hey lazybuddy,
I'll probably go check it out this coming saturday, let me know of you are going so we can meet up or something.

hey teahouse,
yea I'll probably go to some of those places you posted,
maybe we can arrange to meet up?

[LazyBuddy]

hey lazybuddy,
I'll probably go check it out this coming saturday, let me know of you are going so we can meet up or something.




I still need to work in my place during the next 1 or 2 weekend. Hopefully you will enjoy the club. I will let you know when I am coming back. ;)

[EastcoastAZN]

Someone wake me up when Lazybuddy hits 10,000 posts. Last time i checked he was averaging 17.8 posts per day = not working LOL :eek::crying::confused::p;) I suggest everyone fly to New York and we have a 10,000 post party at an all you can eat shanghai hot pot restaurant. We'll all eat while he strings our racquets and we share badminton wacky moments.

[LazyBuddy]

Someone wake me up when Lazybuddy hits 10,000 posts. Last time i checked he was averaging 17.8 posts per day = not working LOL :eek::crying::confused::p;) I suggest everyone fly to New York and we have a 10,000 post party at an all you can eat shanghai hot pot restaurant. We'll all eat while he strings our racquets and we share badminton wacky moments.


Tons of badminton, tons of rackets to string, tons of posting, all you can eat hot pot... Man, you just remind me about all the good good old days... :crying::o

[LazyBuddy]

hey lazybuddy,
I'll probably go check it out this coming saturday, let me know of you are going so we can meet up or something.



I will go to BBC this coming Sat. Looking forward to see you there. You can ask Sunny (the manager) about me. ;)

[handyy]

k. i'll try to find you on sat. whats ur name btw?

and also,can anyone give me more details (times, exact location, etc etc) on the place that teahouse posted, the one at a16th ave, between 56-57th street. since there's no website its kinda hard for me to get information.
thanks.

[teahouse88]

the one on 16th ave has no name or what so ever. The entrance in on 16th ave between 56th st and 57th st. You can really miss it cuz its a school. Front door has a note on it. It's open on Tuesdays and Thursdays Now 7pm to 11pm. if you have any more questions just pm me.

[rayzjai]

i am looking forward to play in brooklyn, if play in the JD HS, are the player there are super good??

[Happy_Cdn]

i am looking forward to play in brooklyn, if play in the JD HS, are the player there are super good??

Rayz - the skills at brooklyn badminton ranges from beginners to advance. Pretty easy to find your level.

[LazyBuddy]

Rayz - the skills at brooklyn badminton ranges from beginners to advance. Pretty easy to find your level.

Agree.

Brooklyn Badminton club (@ John Dewey HS) has 8 courts, and very wide range in skill levels. I am sure it will be very easy for you to find a comfortable group. If you need help at the very 1st visit, speak to Sunny (manager) and I am sure he will introduce you around. ;)

[rayzjai]

sound good ...do i have to bring anythings or any sneaker i need to wear?

[rayzjai]

2. Lafayette H.S: 1:30pm - 6:30pm Sat. zip code: 11223; $8/visit (if attend regularly, might qualified for some discount); 4-courts, dropin is ok.

can i still join this club?? is teh club very busy and player are very good. can i just drop in to check it out first before i join?