Badminton

Badminton is a racket sport that involves hitting a shuttlecock over a net on indoor courts. Points are scored when the opponent is unable to return the shuttlecock before it hits the floor.

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An Overview of Badminton

Badminton is the world's fastest racquet sport, there's a raised net and you can play singles or doubles.
The aim is to hit a shuttlecock, a cone shaped object usually made of feathers with a cork or rubber base, over the net with your racquet.
If the shuttlecock lands inside your opponent's half, or if they fail to return it back over the net in the rally, you win the point.
The first to 21 points will win a game, and a match is a best out of three games.

Courts can be found in schools, universities, leisure centres, badminton and mixed sports clubs.

Benefits

It's can be a great aerobic exercise but the intensity is up to you, it can be energetic or a light workout.
Find a tough opponent for a full-body workout that tests your agility and stamina.
The tactics make it a good all round work out for your brain as well
Your flexibility, balance and reaction speed is enhanced by all the twisting, turning, jumping and stretching
Hand to eye co-ordination is tested, as are your reflexes

Costs

Cost to hire a court can vary across the country but generally it will set you back somewhere between £6 – £12 per hour and in some cases badminton court hire comes as part of a wider membership offer with Leisure Centre's membership benefits. Alternatively, you can just turn up and play at any of the No Strings sessions for just £3-£5 per session, with sessions lasting from one to three hours.

Involvement

You can play in a sports hall, or a school, leisure centre or social club even. You can also play outdoors - no court or net required - so long as the weather isn't too rough! If you're enjoying badminton and looking to make a bigger commitment, join a club. Most cater for social and competitive players at junior and senior level.

Adaptations and Equipment

For a beginner, badminton is a relatively low cost sport to start playing. If you want to buy your own equipment then you need to consider the racket and shuttles.

Racket: These are made of various lightweight materials. They come in many different makes and prices but If you are just starting the game you do not need to buy the most expensive racket. Buy a racket that suits you.

Shuttle: These are plastic or feathered. If you are just starting, plastic shuttles are ideal and cheaper. They come in three speeds - fast, medium and slow. Buy medium speed to start with until you know more about the game.

Facts

Simon Archer and Jo Goode won Britain's first Olympic medal in Sydney 2000 - a bronze in the mixed doubles.

Contact your local Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Team

Across Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland the Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Teams are providing opportunities to support you to become more active.

Daily Boost

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Holidays Together

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Team Leicestershire

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Let's Get Moving for Less!

A one-stop shop for free/low-cost opportunities to be active within Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

This Girl Can

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De Montfort University

DMU offers the perfect combination of award-winning teaching, world-class facilities and a fantastic student experience.

Panthers Badminton Club

Leicester City Football Club Community Trust

Leicester City in the Community (LCitC) is an independent, registered charity. LCitC harnesses the power of football to inspire individuals to achieve their full potential.

University Of Leicester

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Leicester University Badminton Club

Sports in You

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Cossington Street Sports Centre

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Mela Ladies Badminton Club

Beaumont Leys School

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Birstall Badminton Club

Braunstone Leisure Centre

Braunstone Leisure Centre offers activities in our sports halls, together with our, swimming pools and gym.

Braunstone Badminton Club

Falcons All Stars

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Aylestone Leisure Centre

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Active Leicester

Active Leicester encompasses all sports in the city.

Leicester Learning Disabilities Sports Club

multi sports learning disabilities sports club where we deliver multiple different sports sessions weekly with sessions aim at being active, fun, engaging and friendly

We are looking to gain new members to join our membership core we already have this

Clubszone

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Leicestershire Badminton Centre

Active Leicester: Braunstone And Rowley Fields

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Evington Badminton Club

Babington Academy

Leicestershire Schools Badminton Association

Highfields Badminton Club (HBC)

We are a multi cultural Badminton club.

Leicestershire Badminton Association

County badminton association responsible for delivering adult leagues and promoting and developing the sport locally. Part of Team Leicestershire.

Wanlip Badminton Club

Olympic/Millenium Badminton Club

Si Sports Ltd

A leading sports provider of quality P.E. and alternative education in Leicestershire.

Ravenhurst Primary School

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Discovery Schools Academy Trust

Super Star Sport Midlands

Founded in 2011, Super Star Sport is a coaching organisation that prides itself in delivering fun, high quality sports sessions in both nursery and primary school settings.

Holidays Together - Winter Sessions (Charnwood)

Christmas Holiday Club- Birstall

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Holidays Together - Winter sessions (Blaby)

Holidays Together - Holiday Club (Blaby)

Holidays Together - Winter Sessions (Blaby & surrounding areas)

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Badminton Development Fund

The Badminton Development Fund has been set up by Badminton England to provide financial investment to support our badminton community, to grow the game.

Badminton England

http://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/homepage.asp

BBC Get Inspired - Badminton

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/23143100

Leicestershire Schools Badminton Association

http://leicestershiresba.co.uk/