Badminton in Australia

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  1. msl_turtle

    msl_turtle Regular Member

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    Hi guys,
    I am from Singapore about to move to Australia to pursue my studies.. but i tried to tell myself to give up on badminton and continue in my studies but i cant.. badminton is a deep part inside of me.. like my flesh and blood..

    so i'm hoping to get some advice from you all on where can i play badminton in Australia.. btw, i'm going to Perth for 2 and a half years..

    so if you know of anyone that i can make friends with who is a badminton fanatic like me and plays a few times weekly for the fun of it, please do let me know.. Deeply appreaciated..

    Thanks.. =)
     
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  3. llpjlau

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    depending on where you stay in perth, we might be able to have some hits.
     
    #3 llpjlau, Dec 3, 2007
  4. Blurry D

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    All university in Melbourne have their own badminton club. SO you can still join the clubs and play. Plus there are various social clubs that you can join which have strong players.
     
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  5. chris-ccc

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    450450 is compiling a list of venues in Perth for Badminton

    Hi msl_turtle,

    You could also get in touch with our member@Badminton Central, 450450, who is compiling a list of venues in Perth for Badminton.

    Cheers... chris@ccc
    :):):)
     
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    i feel quite like an idiot now....aiyo yo
     
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  7. msl_turtle

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    to everyone:
    erm.. i'll be studying in Wellington Street.. Studying in ASTHM.. Australian School of Tourism and Hospitality management..

    to chris@ccc:
    tks..

    to blurry D:
    hahax.. it's ok..
     
    #7 msl_turtle, Dec 4, 2007
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    hey turtle :D

    here's a list of some of the WA clubs:

    http://sotx.com.au/forum/10

    you can also visit Badminton WA's list here:

    http://badmintonwa.org.au/clubs.php

    you can join our Tuesdays session 7pm to 10pm at Kingsway Indoor Stadium, Madeley. if you don't do not have transport, i can pick you up at Warwick or Greenwood train station if you can get there first :D
     
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    Hiya msl_turtle,

    When will you be starting your studies in Perth? Will you be following the typical University semester study periods?

    I'd be happy to bring you around the clubs so you can have a look...
    Check your PM... :D

    :D:D:D
     
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  10. Cheung

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    All work and no play = not very interesting person;)

    Allocate your time to studies and allocate time to leisure activities. Don't feel guilty about taking time out to enjoy your life so long as it is not done to excess and you always remember the priority goes to studies.

    Leisure time is also educational - develop new friendships, learn about other cultures, being understanding and openminded.

    Even doctors take time out to play badminton inlcuding playing in competitions;)
     
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    Badminton in Perth, Australia

    Hi Cheung,

    Hehehe... Even doctors take time to play Badminton. :)

    BTW, I see that this thread has been moved from "General Forum" to "Australia / New Zealand".

    Perhaps the thread title should also be changed from "Badminton in Australia" to "Badminton in Perth, Australia", since msl_turtle was asking for venues to play @Perth, Australia.

    Cheers... chris@ccc
    :):):)
     
    #11 chris-ccc, Dec 6, 2007
  12. msl_turtle

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    haha.. actually my mum told me not to play already once i reach there.. but i still need to relax for leisure activities as well right.. besides.. my mum dont like me to play badminton.. bcoz it ruined her marriage.. =(
     
    #12 msl_turtle, Dec 7, 2007

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