New Club in Irvine (SCCCA)

**wchao** · 06-28-2007, 02:56 PM

The South Coast Chinese Cultural Association (SCCCA) has badminton open gym from 7pm to 10pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Walk-in fee is $8/person, and $5 for students under 18 years old
They also have annual/monthly memberships. Please contact Li Woen at SCCCA for more information.

The gym is located at:

SCCCA
9 Truman
Irvine, CA 92620
949-559-6868 x 572
Contact: Li Woen

**IndoAmerican** · 06-29-2007, 12:51 AM

Thanks for sharing the info,
what are the levels of players in the club?
is there any junior players as well?

**DinkAlot** · 06-29-2007, 01:49 AM

Yes, SCCCA is officially open. It will be open tomorrow (Friday) at 7pm. There are 6 courts, the facility is nice and they are in the process of remodelling to make it even better.

The resident instructor is Coach Don Van who used to be the Head Coach of UCLA, UC Irvine, and Santa Ana College. Private one-on-one instruction is $45/hour. Coach Don can be reached at: badmintonconnection@gmail.com or 714-595-5666. Coach Don also sells badminton equipment at discounted prices.

Don is a first-rate coach and I can attest to this as I have learned more and improved more under Don's tutelage than any other coach I have trained with; and that's quite a few.

Indo: yes, there will be junior players and players of all ages and all levels. I will try to get over there too and support/help the Coach Don Van.

**SaintDragon** · 06-30-2007, 02:49 AM

Is this an actual badminton facility (like SGVBC) or is it part of another gym?

**DinkAlot** · 06-30-2007, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by SaintDragon

Is this an actual badminton facility (like SGVBC) or is it part of another gym?

SCCCA is a "center". It has lots many facilities for a variety of activities. The badminton facility is a converted basketball gym.

**wchao** · 07-02-2007, 12:11 AM

SCCCA is offering a evening of free badminton play on July 6, 2007.
See attachment for more info.

**spiderman8403** · 07-02-2007, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by wchao

The South Coast Chinese Cultural Association (SCCCA) has badminton open gym from 7pm to 10pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Walk-in fee is $8/person, and $5 for students under 18 years old
They also have annual/monthly memberships. Please contact Li Woen at SCCCA for more information.

The gym is located at:

SCCCA
9 Truman
Irvine, CA 92620
949-559-6868 x 572
Contact: Li Woen

Stop by the club this Friday the 6th its FREE PLAY DAY!

**wchao** · 07-06-2007, 03:01 PM

Here's a picture of the gym. There are six courts (you can't see the last court on bottom left).

The gym is part of the South Coast Chinese Cultural Association. Your registration fee can also be used to take other classes offered at SCCCA.

**DinkAlot** · 07-06-2007, 03:12 PM

I will try to make it today. Dang, I hope there's no traffic.

**wchao** · 07-11-2007, 03:39 PM

The SCCCA has offered another FREE DAY on Saturday July 14th. Please come and join us!

They have also reduced the walk-in fee to $5 until August 25th.

See attached brochure for more info.

Woody

**DinkAlot** · 07-11-2007, 06:17 PM

The drop-in fee is now $5/person and the Private Coaching is $35/hour.

This coming Saturday is free.

**jarjarbnx** · 08-05-2007, 11:22 PM

does the place easily gets full?

**wchao** · 08-16-2007, 07:55 PM

The best days depends on your skill level.
Thursdays seems to be the busiest with more intermediate/advanced players.
Fridays are not so busy. More beginner/intermediate players.
Saturdays are not too bad. More intermediate/advanced players.

If you're beginner to intermediate, try Fridays, otherwise I would go on Saturdays.

Court rules are: 1 game to 15 points, winner stays for second game. Player can play max of 2 consecutive games. Typical wait time when all courts are full is around 15-20 minutes.

Good luck!

**wchao** · 09-04-2007, 12:51 AM

Hi all,

Here's a quick update from SCCCA.

1) SCCCA has reduced the walk-in fee to $7 effective Sept. 1, 2007
2) They will be opening up Sundays from 3-6pm beginning in mid-November (stay tuned for exact date)

The SCCCA will also be holding an Open House on September 15, 2007 from 10:30am to 3pm to highlight the other programs that are available at the cultural center. FREE admission so please come join in the fun (see attachment for more info.)

**wchao** · 10-15-2007, 11:17 PM

SCCCA will be opening for Badminton on Sundays from 3pm to 6pm beginning November 18th, 2007

Walk-in is $7 for single day
Annual membership is $400 for any day (Thurday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Thanks!

Woody