IMPORTANT: available Friday Play Dates.

BADMINTON IS COMING UP AGAIN:

YES, Friday the 15th of August the badminton courts will be available from 6pm till 8pm.

The 22nd is definitely out. We should be able to return to the regular Friday sessions beginning August 29. It has been a rough summer for badminton availability. I wish we could have done more.

Welcome to the Badminton Charleston group

 We are a group of badminton enthusiasts that play for fun.

  • everybody can join in on the fun
  • its free
  • rackets and shuttles are provided
  • amateurs as well as professionals are welcome [jeans is not]
  • cellphones are discouraged on the court Practice and play times are held most Fridays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

This is subject to change. Call 953-9000 for the front desk or 953-5559 to verify. All games are played in the College's Johnson Center Gym located at the corner of George and Meeting Streets. Six badminton courts are available. Racquets and birds can be borrowed. Persons not affiliated with the College of Charleston are strongly encouraged to join us in the fun. Gene Sessoms - Campus Recreation Services DirectorLet's play!


Badminton article in the Post and Courier

For those of you who didn't catch it, there was a brief article on badminton in the Post and Courier's "Get Out" section last week. The article also details other Olympic sports that can be played in the Charleston area.
http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/aug/07/go_cover49950/

If you like to see the other photographs you can look at:
http://justcallmetom.smugmug.com/gallery/5599840_KCJw2#343642150_WrmRz

or even more (and funnier):
http://picasaweb.google.com/betawavetom/BadmintonInCharleston?authkey=9C...


Olympic Badminton Schedule

Sun, 08/10/2008 - 12:42 — badmin

                         08LOTT FINAL horiz 4

Let!

Sun, 04/08/2007 - 16:00 — Tom

If a let is called, the rally is stopped and replayed with no change to the score. Lets may occur due to some unexpected disturbance such as a shuttlecock landing on court (having been hit there by players on an adjacent court). If the receiver is not ready when the service is delivered, a let shall be called; yet if the receiver makes any attempt to return the shuttlecock, he shall be judged to have been ready. There is no let if the shuttlecock hits the tape (even on service).


good concentration whilst serving

Wed, 04/04/2007 - 15:20 — badmin
good concentration whilst serving

Many points are lost because one is trying to serve too fast without taking the time to concentrate on the shot.


Badminton is a game for all ages

Wed, 04/04/2007 - 15:09 — badmin
Badminton is a game for all ages

Badminton is one of few sports that can be played at all ages, regardless the level of experience.


Michael in full action

Wed, 04/04/2007 - 15:09 — badmin
Michael in full action

Temporary logo of the club

Wed, 04/04/2007 - 14:53 — badmin
Temporary logo of the club

I would like to propose that if anybody would like to design a special logo for the badminton group.... just do it!


Badminton – Little Known Facts

A badminton shuttle has known to clock in excess of 180 mph. Did you know that the best badminton shuttle is one that is made from the feathers from the left wing of a goose?. Badminton players need to possess quick response and agility. With badminton matches lasting even up to a couple of hours, it is little wonder that badminton players need to have rigorous training to build up stamina and concentration. In addition, quick reflexes and rapid hand-eye coordination are a prerequisite for any aspiring badminton player.


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