Groups In The East

[mimimomo]

woo, friday i can too! lol, but im only a high beginner and i can see from the list that there is alot of pros playing. scare i spoil the game.

haizz sadly this week friday, which is tml may come a bit too soon for me mayb some other sessions this weekend or in future. anyway silver my standard oso ard high beginner, so worries u have a competitor for that worst player of the group award

chrislyn think ur PM is full, cant send u my details. so i guess u have to update us easterners using this thread already. Cheers!

[chrislyn]

Hi everyone!

So sorry that my inbox was full... thanks for all your prompt replies, really appreciate it! here's the latest update... we can get our group running now! enough pple We have an even mix between better players n beginner level ones. We'll have to book 2 courts every fri.

Here are my replies to everyone... sorry can't use pm as there isn't enough space in my inbox...
mengmengmeng: my standard's quite bad, just discovered after playing with several other groups that i'm actually beginner, not even low intermediate... embarrassing... so don't worry okae? from what i hear, mimimomo & -Silver- have similar concerns, so you won't be alone, ya?
newjazz: sure, will keep you informed... have fun there! thanks...
Xinguy: okae... tampines will be under renovation so we should be going for Bedok SH, or Chai Chee CC & East Coast Town Council (suggested by Lauti) or anywhere else our group members may suggest. Timing wise, going by majority vote, should be 8-10pm.
JackOne: i think we have people of various ages, no age/standard restrictions. To join, do pass me your name & contact number, & indicate if you're gonna be a regular. Will post courts & dates on this thread weekly as soon as i've booked them. Welcome suggestions on the group's preferred form of notification.
Lauti: thanks for yr suggestions on courts in the east, really appreciate it! will keep you informed as & when we get courts in the Bedok area. What about any other areas in the east, like those you suggested? would you like to be notified as well, or is it strictly the Bedok area?
kestrel: you're most welcomed! so sorry about the timing, thot of 7-9pm too so that we won't end too late, but it'll be quite tight for those who aren't able to get off work by then; 8-10pm provides some slack for travelling. Will check again on preferences in this area. thanks!
-Silver-: we've got quite an equal mix of better & beginner players. you've got mengmengmeng, mimimomo & myself; I won't be surprised that i'll be the one spoiling your game! haha... don't worry okae? everyone gets to try out during the first week to see if they're comfortable enough to stay on. i'll figure out how many courts to book in future based on the feedback/confirmations after our first week or so.
mimimomo: hahaa... somehow i still have much confidence that i'll be walking away with the "worst player of the group award"! you'll probably agree after seeing how i play; quite embarrassing that as the organiser, i'm the worst player in the group! oh well... we'll learn/progress together, okae? No court this fri (25/8), will most likely start after chinese new year.

Thanks again everyone!

[chrislyn]

Hi again

General Information (summary)
- play in the east every Friday
- time 8-10pm (tentatively, pending results of vote)
- will book 2 courts
- about 10 members (as on 25 Jan 2008)
- no restriction on age/standard
- first session on Fri, 15 Feb 2008
- notices/schedules/updates will be posted here

Some info/feedback required
Please copy this, fill in all fields & email to chrislyn82@gmail.com Thanks!!

Badminton Central username:
Name:
Mobile number:
Age: (u can write 20+, 30+ etc. if u don't wish to disclose yr exact age)
Standard*: beginner / intermediate / advanced
Membership type: regular / on-off / just trying out first
Preferred timing: 7-9pm / 8-10pm
Preferred badminton halls in the east (if any):
Will you be joining us on Fri, 15 February 2008: yes / no

*This info will help with grouping of players. There's an online Badminton Skill Rating tool available for you to gauge your standard if you'd like:
http://www.badminton-network.com/bad...ill_rating.php
Scoring system: <4 = Beginner, 4-7 = Intermediate, >7 = Advanced
(thanks Netasia for this info!)

Yup, that's all for now... thanks! Have a great weekend!

[terror]

hi chrislyn

sent u a pm

anyway im still a little injured so cant run about for a few weeks yet but hope to hit a few shuttles in the meantime if u guys dont mind. or i could sit aside and watch a few games if thats more convenient. just need to get the feel of the game back into the veins

before the injury i would consider myself low intermediate with a definite glaring weakness in all backhand shots. played more singles than doubles but am comfortable with both

thanks and would love to hear any and all replies

hope to be able to meet for some games soon

edit: seems that u guys mentioned some trouble getting courts. there is a community centre within walking distance(>10min) from tanah merah mrt station, Siglap CC, which has polished parquet flooring. the nets they provide are quite bad, better if you had your own. otherwise it isnt bad. downside is that it has only 2 courts BUT booking are by half past the hours. that is to say u can book 730pm to 930pm so that the slack for travelling is accounted for, yet u can still end slightly earlier.

hope this helps

[Iwan]

I think there should be no problems getting the courts at Tampiness or Bedok SH. I'll help her out on the first run to make sure we get the courts.

[chrislyn]

thanks for your message! so sorry for the late reply, i have sent you an email to address those questions... feel free to join us! trying to get courts at bedok sports hall (primarily) and yup maybe siglap CC as you suggested... thanks for the suggestion! by the way, our first game will start on 15 february, after chinese new year... will notify everyone again nearer the time about the courts

hi chrislyn

sent u a pm

anyway im still a little injured so cant run about for a few weeks yet but hope to hit a few shuttles in the meantime if u guys dont mind. or i could sit aside and watch a few games if thats more convenient. just need to get the feel of the game back into the veins

before the injury i would consider myself low intermediate with a definite glaring weakness in all backhand shots. played more singles than doubles but am comfortable with both

thanks and would love to hear any and all replies

hope to be able to meet for some games soon

edit: seems that u guys mentioned some trouble getting courts. there is a community centre within walking distance(>10min) from tanah merah mrt station, Siglap CC, which has polished parquet flooring. the nets they provide are quite bad, better if you had your own. otherwise it isnt bad. downside is that it has only 2 courts BUT booking are by half past the hours. that is to say u can book 730pm to 930pm so that the slack for travelling is accounted for, yet u can still end slightly earlier.

hope this helps

[chrislyn]

thanks iwan !!! you're the best

I think there should be no problems getting the courts at Tampiness or Bedok SH. I'll help her out on the first run to make sure we get the courts.

[Iwan]

thanks iwan !!! you're the best

np u fixed ur online payment problem already?

[DivingBirdie]

I think there should be no problems getting the courts at Tampiness or Bedok SH. I'll help her out on the first run to make sure we get the courts.

FYI tampines sports hall is gonna undergo renovation soon...somewhere in feb

[mimimomo]

has any1 tried s'pore badminton hall at gullimard area? heard that its still in use. its quite near aljunied mrt. jus a suggestion

[terror]

has any1 tried s'pore badminton hall at gullimard area? heard that its still in use. its quite near aljunied mrt. jus a suggestion

are e booking charges for this one same as that for the sports halls?

and just a question, who provides e shuttles?

[Iwan]

Most prob Chrislyn will be bringing I guess... if not maybe I can volunteer to get some for us.

[chrislyn]

FYI tampines sports hall is gonna undergo renovation soon...somewhere in feb

yup... it'll be out till mid april i think... i will try to get bedok sports hall as far as possible... if not, will look into other CCs in the east... thanks!

[chrislyn]

has any1 tried s'pore badminton hall at gullimard area? heard that its still in use. its quite near aljunied mrt. jus a suggestion

not sure, havent tried... thanks for the suggestion though

[chrislyn]

are e booking charges for this one same as that for the sports halls?

and just a question, who provides e shuttles?

yup, i'll be providing the shuttles sorry forgot to inform everyone about that... thanks for bringing it up!!

[chrislyn]

np u fixed ur online payment problem already?

hehz... nope... not sure what's the problem ;p will just pop by and pay for it in person instead

[chrislyn]

Most prob Chrislyn will be bringing I guess... if not maybe I can volunteer to get some for us.

yup... shuttles will be provided... do bring your own rackets, water, towels etc though thanks Iwan for offering to help, appreciate it lots... i should be able to get them... thanks anyway!