Any clubs in Perth/Adelaide, Aus.

[gerry]

I'm visiting Perth/Adelaide for a few weeks in late November and am looking for somewhere to play, I've tried the Oz websites with no luck, anyone have any suggestions.
I'm looking for a club where I'll fit in as I'm in my late forties, reasonably fit and play Div 1 in local leagues and also with the county vets.....I am a bit slower these days but can still play a fair game.
Age/standard of players doesn't really matter, I just want to hit some shuttles while I'm there.

Any help out there ??

[Pecheur]

Really?

Try http://www.badmintonsa.org.au/clubinfopage.htm

I played in Adelaide a couple of times, wasn't that impressed, but apparently they have a really strong Vets comp.

Don't know much about Perth clubs, the times I was there I played with friends or WAIS people.

[gerry]

Originally posted by Pecheur
Really?

Try http://www.badmintonsa.org.au/clubinfopage.htm


Don't know much about Perth clubs, the times I was there I played with friends or WAIS people.

Thanks Pecheur, I did find that site and think I may have found somewhere to play.

Don't they play in Perth !!!! or is it just badly advertised.....maybe they don't like visitors. ;-))

BTW what is WAIS ? Western Australia I...... S........... is it inter state ?

[Pecheur]

Originally posted by gerry


Thanks Pecheur, I did find that site and think I may have found somewhere to play.

Don't they play in Perth !!!! or is it just badly advertised.....maybe they don't like visitors. ;-))

BTW what is WAIS ? Western Australia I...... S........... is it inter state ?

Well I can't say much about Perth since I don't know, this site: http://home.iprimus.com.au/milennias/ seems okay.

WAIS is Western Australian Institute of Sport, basically we have institutes of sport where "elite" atheletes get trained.

[Slanter]

So doesd nobody know about any good clubs in Perth? My mate is shortly going to move out there and wants some games, mainly singles. His doubles is very bad. He went along to the Kingsway Stadium but also wants to play at a club and get into coaching. PM me if you're shy.

[Iwan]

Slanter, find Edwin Chew at Kingsway stadium on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm he coaches there. He's one of the top singles player in Perth too. He coaches on Saturday 10.30am too at Kingsway. You'll get to play some singles in those coaching sessions too.

If you want to meet a couple of ex-international players, go to Balcatta Senior High sch on Thursday night from 8pm to 10+ Zhang Ailing will be there with her husband Changji ;) On that night they use two courts to coach and another two courts for other's to have a doubles game. They also open the place for doubles games on Sunday at 2pm till about 4.30 or 5. The gym is at the back of the sch. You can probably get a game of singles close to the end of the sessions if you ask Ailing or Changji nicely ;) they're nice people. They might even let u play with their son if you ask for it :rolleyes: I had my share of a beating from him :p

If you want to be in a rowdy group, you can go to Rossmoyne Senior High sch on Thursday night at 8pm to 12pm latest. Lots of people go there to play doubles, you will find people of all level there, from the amateurs to the professionals of Perth. Curtin Badminton Club plays on Sunday morning there too, from 10am to about 1pm where another group takes over the courts. The courts are also at the back of the sch, you could PM Zhi if you want to go there, he goes there every thursday night and sunday morning.

And oh... i dont live in perth anymore, left about a month ago :p so dont bother asking me to be ur guide :D

edit: incase you don't know... Ailing was a former 2 times All Englands champ!! Forgot what title Changji got but he was also a champ! :D They give really good coaching too, you gotta try it out.

[jump_smash]

Gerry, and Slanter try the following websites:

Badminton Australia (http://badminton.org.au/)

BAWA (Badminton Association of Western Australia) (http://www.badmintonwa.org.au/)

[bloke]

Hi Gerry,

I live in Perth and u can play with us. We usually play on Wed nites from 8.15pm - 11.00pm at the hall on the corner of Warwick Rd and Marmion Ave, Duncraig. We're a mixed bunch of players but you should get a few a decent games. It's the Sorrento Duncraig Badminton Club and we have 4 courts down there (mainly doubles). :)

[sagara0510]

Late november??

well then the Curtin Badminton Club is out of the question because they close for the summer....if you are still going to be in perth next year around March, that is when the start up again i think.

i know the UWA badminton club still plays on wednesday nights...starts at 7.30 i think and costs $6.50

[Cheung]

hehe, maybe I'll drop by. Thinking about May 2004;)

[sagara0510]

yeah?? come by then :)

i'm pretty involved with the Curtin Badminton Club so let me know when u are in town :)

there will probably be some more tournaments held by the club next year as well...with some pretty good players.. :)

how long will you be staying in Perth??

[Cheung]

A few days at the most.

[ants]

UWA is the best place to play so far. I don't know their schedule now but last time they use to play every Wed and Fridays. The rest of the days is for basketball. Nice court though. Wood. Sagara... they charge 6.50 now? When i used to play last time.. i only pay 4 or 5 bux only. Can't remember .. its been a long time.

[haven]

The places Iwan mentioned are still active...

Curtin Badminton club has recently started a league of sorts
every Sunday morning... it's team based...

Check out these websites too:
UWA Badminton Club- http://www.arach.net.au/~shortbell
Curtin Badminton Club- http://www.curtinbadmintonclub.com/

I play at the UWA Badminton Club & the Sunday sessions at
Balcatta Senior High School :D

[Cheung]

How far are these places away from the city centre? I'll be staying on Hay street

[gerry]

Thanks guys to the answer my original question but this was posted in Sept 2002, I visited Adelaide and Perth....In Adelaide I found a good badminton centre called the South Australia Badminton Accademy to the south of the city I think, they had a very helpful coach/pro there.

I aslo found a sports hall with about 10 courts somewhere to the north of Perth, the standard was low but friendly, there were some national (alledgely) young players playing on a court but was told that they don't join in with the rest of the players there, shame as I could have given them a game no problem but I suppose from their point of view all they could see was an slightly overweight grey haired old guy.

[Cheung]

I'll be there in Perth in 4 weeks time!! Wonder how much time I can use to sneak off and play badminton ;)

[ayl]

Not coming to Melbourne Cheung? :(

[ants]

I'll be there in Perth in 4 weeks time!! Wonder how much time I can use to sneak off and play badminton ;)

Try some australian noughats and apple strudel best in perth

[ayl]

Try some australian noughats and apple strudel best in perth

Not to mention the beer, vegemite and the bloody flies! :cool:

[ants]

Not to mention the beer, vegemite and the bloody flies! :cool:
Yeah... Beer Han Ice!!! Vegemite on bread! Oh man.. i miss those.. except the flies! hahah

[Cheung]

Not coming to Melbourne Cheung? :(

Sorry, not this time, maybe a couple of years time if all goes well....damm, just checked, not possible. The conference goes to Adelaide. ho hum, we'll just have to see:)

BTW, What's a "noughat"? :confused:

Vegemite exists in HK!!

[ants]

Sorry, not this time, maybe a couple of years time if all goes well....damm, just checked, not possible. The conference goes to Adelaide. ho hum, we'll just have to see:)

BTW, What's a "noughat"? :confused:

Vegemite exists in HK!!

Noughat is like a candy.. roasted almond with honey , egg white etc.. its crunchy and have different flavours , capucino , cofee etc.. try it

[haven]

When exactly are you coming Cheung?

Will you have time to play?

[bloke]

Sounds like you played at Kingsway Gerry as that is one of the few places in Perth that has 10 courts. Depending on when you played, the standard there varies. Should have asked to play against Julian (he works at the badminton shop there and is one of our better state players).

Beer - You need to try the James Boag Lager (even though it's from
Tasmania) and a Redback with a slice of lemon Cheung.

Hay street is smack bang in the middle of town.

[Pecheur]

Beer - You need to try the James Boag Lager (even though it's from
Tasmania) and a Redback with a slice of lemon Cheung.


Hmm James Boag, say what you like about Tasmanians, but damn they make good beer.

Redback, not bad, slice of lemon, what the?

[Cheung]

Hay street is smack bang in the middle of town. Yes, but that doesn't tell me how far away the badminton palces are ;)

Will be there 1st wek of May but time is very limited

[bloke]

I think the UWA club is fairly close to Perth Cheung. Kingsway (Badminton WA headquarters) and Duncraig where I play is about 25 minutes North on the Freeway so you would need a car unless you want to risk public transport in WA (not recommended as you want to risk spending hours waiting for a bus). I think all these clubs have fairly strong players on a Wednesday night.

Slice of lemon in the redback as that will take out some of the bite associated with malt beer!

[Cheung]

Thank you for the information.

I'll see what can be done when passing by:)

[ants]

How far are these places away from the city centre? I'll be staying on Hay street

Curtin is around 20mins by bus from the City. however UWA is around 5mins by bus from the city.

[Cheung]

Hmm, time looks to be difficult for me.

Looks like all my free time is being taken up even before arriving. Lack of car is another problem.

Oh well, guess that's how it goes sometimes. :(

[Cheung]

Thanks for all the information.

Unfortunately, wasn't able to even think about play whilst in Perth. :mad:
Perth was a nice change from HK. The weather was nice and comfortable.
There were a number of pesky flies when we visited the zoo - then our tour guide, "Today is a good day. There are more in summer!".

[mulliet]

... if you are looking for good places to play in perth... well there are HEAPS..

Sunday Mornings 9:30-12 at Samson Recreation centre
Sunday Afternoons 2-5 Balcatta Senior High School (Where Zhang Ai Ling and Chang Jie Chen both former world champions run... they play as well!!!)
Monday kingsway run social...
Tuesday Night Armadale Badminton centre pennants are run.
Thursday night at Balcatta senior high school (Zhang Ai Ling and Chang Jie Chen run) and rossmoyne senior high school



These are just a few places to play in Perth.. These places are where most of the top players in Perth play.. many ameuter to intermediate social clubs in Perth just ask around.. If your a juinor and want training by the best coaches in australia!! there is training Tuesdays 5-7 by Chang Jie Chen and Zhang Ai Ling at Armadale badminton centre.. Thursday nights 4:30-6 at Kingsway Badminton Centre... and Sunday Mornings 12-1:30 at Balcatta Senior High school

[FEND.]

... if you are looking for good places to play in perth... well there are HEAPS..

Sunday Mornings 9:30-12 at Samson Recreation centre
Sunday Afternoons 2-5 Balcatta Senior High School (Where Zhang Ai Ling and Chang Jie Chen both former world champions run... they play as well!!!)
Monday kingsway run social...
Tuesday Night Armadale Badminton centre pennants are run.
Thursday night at Balcatta senior high school (Zhang Ai Ling and Chang Jie Chen run) and rossmoyne senior high school



These are just a few places to play in Perth.. These places are where most of the top players in Perth play.. many ameuter to intermediate social clubs in Perth just ask around.. If your a juinor and want training by the best coaches in australia!! there is training Tuesdays 5-7 by Chang Jie Chen and Zhang Ai Ling at Armadale badminton centre.. Thursday nights 4:30-6 at Kingsway Badminton Centre... and Sunday Mornings 12-1:30 at Balcatta Senior High school
Mmm. Thanks for the update. Now to find a good time......

[human]

hello, i am new in perth. i am wondering what badminton clubs are near Curtin College. thanks for telling.:D

[FEND.]

hello, i am new in perth. i am wondering what badminton clubs are near Curtin College. thanks for telling.:D
I know people from the curtin club play at rossmoyne senior high school ( near curtin ). I'm gonna meet up with them tomorrow for a session at 1 - 3. Just need to finalise a few arrangements first...

Happy Easter

[human]

I know people from the curtin club play at rossmoyne senior high school ( near curtin ). I'm gonna meet up with them tomorrow for a session at 1 - 3. Just need to finalise a few arrangements first...

Happy Easter

thanks a lot~~~:D :p

[human]

where and when do ailing zhang play badminton ????

[mulliet]

where and when do ailing zhang play badminton ????

thursday nights rossmoyne senior high school 8:30 till 11 i think
sunday 2-5 balcatta senior high school

[human]

thursday nights rossmoyne senior high school 8:30 till 11 i think
sunday 2-5 balcatta senior high schoolthanks a lot!!
And at Tuesday Night Armadale Badminton centre is zhang go there???

[haven]

Nope, It's just Thursday night (8-10:30pm) & Sunday
afternoon (2-5:30pm) ...

I think they are in the midst of organising a tournament
for June...

:D :D :D

[human]

the curtin badminton club is no session for the year~~~
55555~~~

[mulliet]

the curtin badminton club is no session for the year~~~
55555~~~

zhang ai ling does junior training on tuesdays 5-7 at armadale badminton centre starting after these holidays. And also does junior badminton trainin thursdays 4:30-6 at kingsway international sports centre... and yer zhang ai ling is doing a tournament in june!! shud b good..

[mulliet]

Nope, It's just Thursday night (8-10:30pm) & Sunday
afternoon (2-5:30pm) ...

I think they are in the midst of organising a tournament
for June...

:D :D :D
hey haven do u play sundays at balcatta??

[mulliet]

Nope, It's just Thursday night (8-10:30pm) & Sunday
afternoon (2-5:30pm) ...

I think they are in the midst of organising a tournament
for June...

:D :D :D
hey haven do u play sundays at balcatta??

[mulliet]

Nope, It's just Thursday night (8-10:30pm) & Sunday
afternoon (2-5:30pm) ...

I think they are in the midst of organising a tournament
for June...

:D :D :D
hey haven do u play sundays balcatta??

[KutuItem]

I'm starting a casual badminton session in Perth.

Time: Sunday, 2 - 5 pm.
Location: 40 Coode Street, South Perth 6151.

Currently we have about 20 players, ranging from beginners to masters; mostly are in intermediate level.

Anyone interested please message me. This way, I can estimate the number of people and can arrange extra court if necessary.

For this Sunday (23 April) ONLY, we will play at Morley Windmills Sportsclub Inc. The address is: Wotton Reserve Embleton Ave Embleton WA 6062.

[haven]

yes I do mulliet...

[FEND.]

I'm starting a casual badminton session in Perth.

Time: Sunday, 2 - 5 pm.
Location: 40 Coode Street, South Perth 6151.

Currently we have about 20 players, ranging from beginners to masters; mostly are in intermediate level.

Anyone interested please message me. This way, I can estimate the number of people and can arrange extra court if necessary.

For this Sunday (23 April) ONLY, we will play at Morley Windmills Sportsclub Inc. The address is: Wotton Reserve Embleton Ave Embleton WA 6062.
If you play at coode street it'll be cool. I live at a walking distance to the place!!! :D:D:D:D:D.

Pm'ed you!!!

[450450]

Anyone live in Perth and want to organise/play at Kingsway? I'm looking one of the days between Monday to Wedbesday after 6pm? I just live like 2 minutes away :P

EDIT: Sorry should of made a separate thread :O

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30193

[KutuItem]

We have moved to Como.

Time: 06.30pm to 10.30pm
Day: Friday
From: 20 January 2006
Parking at: Opposite of 27 Bruce St, Como 6152 (there are plenty of parking bays)
Venue: Como Secondary College's Gymnasium (the gymnasium is just behind the parking bays)

For more info contact us at como.bc@gmail.com


If you play at coode street it'll be cool. I live at a walking distance to the place!!! :D:D:D:D:D.

Pm'ed you!!!

[Flute]

Guys I live in Bentley, WA. If you guys have any badminton sessions during weekdays nights..let me know I'd love to join :)

[lippu]

Flute: you can play onThursday Night at Rossmoyne Senior High School, start 8pm, finish very late ... 12am (i think?)

[lilytanleelee]

I am about to sign in to UWA badminton club.
Any beginners who also joining?

[lilytanleelee]

Are some of you members of UWA Badminton CLub?

[tungtungchiang]

yeah?? come by then :)

i'm pretty involved with the Curtin Badminton Club so let me know when u are in town :)

there will probably be some more tournaments held by the club next year as well...with some pretty good players.. :)

how long will you be staying in Perth??
i joined Curtin Badminton Club since a year ago and they never contact me..T_T:confused:

[tungtungchiang]

Are some of you members of UWA Badminton CLub?
no o.. but my frens are the member from there