Leicester anyone

**chris_wade** · 08-11-2008, 06:13 PM

im really looking to get started into badminton. used to be pretty good at school but havnt played in a while. anyone know any clubs in or near leicester i can get started at? also anyone wanna play?

***jamesd20*** · 08-11-2008, 09:20 PM

Which side of leicester are you from?

**chris_wade** · 08-12-2008, 05:15 AM

im from glenfield on the west side of leicester but i drive and pretty much willing to travel anywhere

**ahmed** · 08-22-2008, 03:10 AM

Hi,
Whilst I dont play for any clubs, I do play at Uni of Leicester sports facilities in Oadby.

Anyway heres a link to Leicestershire Badminton Assoc. if you want to get into playing for a club. http://www.lbabadminton.org/

Ahmed

***jamesd20*** · 08-22-2008, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by ahmed

Hi,
Whilst I dont play for any clubs, I do play at Uni of Leicester sports facilities in Oadby.

Are you a student?

**ahmed** · 08-22-2008, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by jamesd20

Are you a student?

No, I am an employee of the Uni

***jamesd20*** · 08-22-2008, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by ahmed

No, I am an employee of the Uni

oh....Manor Road is a very good court for badminton

**ahmed** · 08-26-2008, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by jamesd20

oh....Manor Road is a very good court for badminton

I was a little concerned that its too hard and hence bad for the joints etc but I must admit I know nothing about playing surfaces.
I think this might be one of the cheapest courts in Leicester to play on though.

***jamesd20*** · 08-26-2008, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by ahmed

I was a little concerned that its too hard and hence bad for the joints etc but I must admit I know nothing about playing surfaces.
I think this might be one of the cheapest courts in Leicester to play on though.

Obviously you haven't played in most Council owned sports centres. They are generally concrete floors.

Manor Road is a durable rubber mat, which has some good give, but not too grippy.

**Dwong** · 08-27-2008, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by chris_wade

im really looking to get started into badminton. used to be pretty good at school but havnt played in a while. anyone know any clubs in or near leicester i can get started at? also anyone wanna play?

Hi Chris,

I used to play in leicester years ago for club called Melton Mowbray OG but they may be a little far out for you. If you are looking for a club within your vicinity try this link:

http://infolinx.leics.gov.uk/infolin...s=sport&page=2

or just check the BA of E website: http://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/fl...unty.asp?ct=25

Babington Community College is where the county squad trains, but i'm pretty sure there are some clubs that operate in that centre.

Good luck!

**ahmed** · 08-28-2008, 04:51 AM

Originally Posted by jamesd20

Obviously you haven't played in most Council owned sports centres. They are generally concrete floors.

Manor Road is a durable rubber mat, which has some good give, but not too grippy.

No, I havent played at any council sports centres except Aylestone leisure centre and their's was fairly decent back then.

I played at demontfort uni's sports centre on the weekend and their lighting is abosulutely atrocious and the with the darkened (dirty) floor you could hardly make out the lines on the other side of the court!

**Dwong** · 08-28-2008, 05:06 AM

Originally Posted by ahmed

No, I havent played at any council sports centres except Aylestone leisure centre and their's was fairly decent back then.

I played at demontfort uni's sports centre on the weekend and their lighting is abosulutely atrocious and the with the darkened (dirty) floor you could hardly make out the lines on the other side of the court!

Ahhh, the memories of DMU sports hall. Dun forget the low ceilings as well...what a nigtmare! It used to work to our advantage though when we were the home team as our opponents struggled with the light n faults when the shuttle hit the low beams! haha

**ahmed** · 08-28-2008, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Dwong

Ahhh, the memories of DMU sports hall. Dun forget the low ceilings as well...what a nigtmare! It used to work to our advantage though when we were the home team as our opponents struggled with the light n faults when the shuttle hit the low beams! haha

haha @ working to your advantage!
Yes I left out the low ceiling, its really low because it didnt take much power for my high shots to hit the ceiling.

***jamesd20*** · 08-28-2008, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by ahmed

No, I havent played at any council sports centres except Aylestone leisure centre and their's was fairly decent back then.

I played at demontfort uni's sports centre on the weekend and their lighting is abosulutely atrocious and the with the darkened (dirty) floor you could hardly make out the lines on the other side of the court!

When I played at DMU they had a fan on one side of the court, which blew every shot back in!!