Hi, I have just moved to Toronto and want high level badminton, with feather shuttles. I am living near North York, I don't have a car and my nearest subway station is Bessarion and Leslie station. I am just next to North York general hospital. Need badminton near a subway station, I would travel 20-30 on subway. Please help!!
I live near there too and I play some high level badminton on a regular basis. I can't think of any place near a subway station that plays high level and with feather. Most high level badminton clubs are in the markham/scarborough area which requires you to either subway + bus or use a car. There are community centers that you could go to, but they would most likely be intermediate level at best, and would play with plastic shuttles. Best place I can recommend for you right now is http://www.agincourtopen.com/ Come on thursday/friday/saturday nights, and you will see many high level games with shuttles.
Since you're from Ireland, I can suggest leaside badminton cuz I noticed a lot of European players there. http://www.leasidebadminton.com/membership.html They use plastic but someone there will most likely be able to point you in the right direction once they see what level you play at. Intermediate-advanced level, but that's subjective.
There are a lot of places with good players that are easy to get too. George brown college has a club. Agincourt, Ryerson university's badminton club, YMCA metro all have good players who only use feather.
George Brown for sure. Tuesdays at St. James Campus 8.30pm - 10.30pm Thursdays at Casa Loma Campus 7pm - 10pm Sundays at St. James Campus 4pm - 8pm Drop-ins, wooden courts, feathers only. The regulars out there are friendly, and will also help you to find other places to play. The manager is Kim Ng; if you would like his number, send me a PM and I will give you the info. Good luck, and happy playing!
If you're interested, info on Ryerson Badminton Club (at Dundas subway station): http://www.rec.ryersonrams.ca/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=22310&ATCLID=204954660 You can email the club supervisors for more details.
hi, found a place to play yet? what is your level of play? want to visit us for some sweat? bfcabadminton@gmail.com
hi, found a place to play yet? what is your level of play? want to visit us for some sweat? bfcabadminton@gmail.com