I am trying to arrange 1 hour coached sessions on Sundays, 10 am to 11 am (this is the only time available at the centre).

The sessions will be held by invitation (regular players only) for a maximum of 8 players as we have 2 courts. These sessions are suitable for those who are keen to improve or beginners who have recently taken up the games or those who wanted to know how to play better but don't know how or what went differently.

Cost is £2 per person.

Only a small cost because the aim is to help improving the standard of play so that over a period of time everybody's games can improve and our regular badminton games/sessions will be more balanced.

Please email me your response (canarywharfbadders@gmail.com) whether you are interested or not. Negative response is also appreciated.

The sessions will focus on the practical aspect of playing doubles.

Suggested areas to cover with explanation and demonstration:
1) Serve and grip
- backhand low serve

2) Rally practice (the basics in badminton games)
- engaging in a rally, "over and in"
- practise forehand, backhand, smash, net play

3) Positioning
- "front-back" formation
- "side-side" formation

4) Putting it all together - serve, rally + positioning

We currently have the following sessions at Langdon Park Leisure Centre.  If you want to come and play, please RSVP via our Facebook Group.  Prior booking is required.  Beginners and improvers are encouraged to come on Thursday and/or Saturday.


1) Tuesday from 6.40 pm to 8.00 pm (1 court)

2) Thursday from 6.40 pm to 8.00 pm (1 court)

3) Saturday from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon (2 courts); and 11.00 am to 1.00 pm (1 court)

Please do not abuse the booking system and book it when you are able to come.

Thanks and let's keep fit with badminton!
Brian

Our group features in this week's publication of The Wharf.  Check it out.  Keep fit with badminton!

http://www.wharf.co.uk/2009/12/badminton-is-the-perfect-sport.html

The responses I received to this badminton group has been fantastic.  I am pleased to inform that we now have 52 members signed up to our Facebook Group.  Many thanks for all your support and I really looking forward to playing some badminton with you all.

Let's keep this going.  Invite your friends to join us if they are interested.  As always, I welcome your comment via our Feedback form on our website http://londonbadminton.weebly.com

Thanks,
Brian

Hi friends,
Some members suggested to me about having an exclusive event for singles badminton play only, in addition to our regular Saturday's doubles/singles event. This is really for players who love to play like Lin Dan or Lee Chong Wei.

I like the idea, but I would like to get feedback from you all.  My initial thoughts are as follows:

1) the number of players will be limited to 4 or 5 players per event, so that we get good playing time.
2) RSVP on 'first come first served' basis only - no cancellation please.
3) this exclusive event will be held after work during a weekday Mon-Thursday's evening.
4) cost per person will be slightly higher, I think £6 or £7 but to be confirmed.
5) no change to our regular Saturday's event which is at £5 per person.

Let me know your thoughts, particularly if you are interested or not.  You can feedback by either replying this in our blog or via an email to canarywharfbadders@gmail.com 

I hope to update you very soon when I hear your feedback.

Thanks all,
Brian

Join us our next badminton event on Saturday 12 December 2009 from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm at Langdon Park.

Prior RSVP is required via our Facebook group.

See you there. Thanks

We have badminton event coming up on Saturday 5 December 2009. This time from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm (2 hours).  Same place at Langdon Park.  If you are able to join us, please RSVP as soon as you can.

See ya
Brian

Please check out our next event this Saturday 28 November 2009 at Langdon Park. To RSVP, please go to our Facebook Group.

Hope to see you there.

We are now on Facebook so that you can RSVP when there is a badminton event. Please join the group to receive updates.  The link is provided below

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=166488193283&ref=nf

Alternatively, you can search on Facebook using "The London Canary Wharf Badminton Meetup Group".  It's free to join and you can choose to leave anytime.

We are currently making the final arrangement for our very first badminton session. It won't be long until we play some badminton games. The location is near Canary Wharf area. Please come back to check updates. And also please let your friends know as well if they are interested.