Club News and Announcements
Welcome to the Summer 2010 badminton season!
Yes, we are open regular hours through the summer.
Junior and Adult Ladders will run through the summer. Junior lessons have concluded and will resume again in September.
Prime Time
Prime Time Play means "open play" with the following rules to clarify who is allowed to play during these times and what type of events can be played. The general rules for Prime Time Play are as follows:
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No Singles Games are allowed unless there is no one waiting for a court
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No Private Lessons are to be given
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No Juniors are allowed to play unless they are approved by the junior coach (Andrew Ma) - There is a list of pre-approved juniors who can play. Any non-approved juniors who play during Prime Time must vacate the court if there are Adults waiting for the court
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FAMILY PRIME TIME - Families are encouraged to come and play during this time along with any Juniors. During this time Juniors and Families are given priority for the courts.
Unless otherwise specified in the Events Calendar, the club will be supervised during Prime Time play for the following days and times:
Monday
7:00pm-10:00pm (6 Courts Open)
Tuesday
7:00pm-10:00pm (6 Courts Open)
Wednesday
7:00pm-10:00pm (2 Courts Open) - 4 courts are used for Junior Ladder until 9:30pm
Thursday
7:00pm-10:00pm - Adult Ladder Night (6 Courts Used) - Guests Welcome at 7:00pm
Friday
7:00pm-10:00pm (6 Courts Open)
Sunday
10:00am-1:00pm (6 Courts Open)
1:00pm-4:00pm - Family Play (6 Courts Open)
7:00pm-10:00pm (2 Courts Open) - 4 Courts are Reserved by RIM
Guests are welcome at any time during these supervised hours. The fee for playing as a guest is:
Adults $12
Students $9
Court Time Rotation
Our court rotation system allows everyone 25 minutes on court at a time. When no one is waiting you may play as long as you like, but when we are busier, please adhere to the 25 minute time limit. Record the time when you go on court and your name; that way others know when you are expected off, so can sign up for the next available court accordingly. Erase your time when you come off court.
Please remember, you must scan in every time you come in the door, no matter the time of day. We require the scanning for several reasons including tracking court usage and insurance coverage.
With all the rain we are having, wet and dirty shoes make for slippery floors. Please remember to always leave your outdoor shoes at the door.
The Board of Directors meets at 5:30 pm. the first Monday of each month. If you have new ideas for the club, or just want to be more involved in your club, feel free to attend. The Board is always open to new members, so please consider volunteering your time to participate in decision making.
And speaking of volunteering, there is lots to be done. We need help with cleaning, maintenance, and running tournaments. Remember, just 3 ½ hours of work over the year will give you full credit for the volunteer fee on renewal of your membership. It also makes the club a better place for all when more participate in its operation. See the Volunteer bulletin board for ideas on what you can do, or talk to Sheila at the front desk. There are lots more jobs that are waiting to be done than what is listed on the forms.