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Carlisle, MA Badminton Club

Special Notices

This is the latest info, updated 31-Jan-12.

As of January, there is room for more players, especially on Mondays. All ability levels are welcome.

This club continues to play Monday and Wednesday nights, based on the level of participation seen last season. Hours continue to be 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. The 2012 Winter Season began 9-Jan-12 and continues through 25-Apr-12.

Preregistration for the 2012 Winter/Spring Season has been open, as of early December, 2011. The cost is $95 for either night session for 14 weeks. Preregistration for both nights of play is $190. Family and student rates are available. Further details, registration, and costs are available at the Winter/Spring Adult section of the Carlisle Recreation Web site at:
http://www.carlislema.gov/Pages/CarlisleMA_Recreation/adultwinter2012#bad

Now in its 10th year, those persons who come for even one night tend to come back again and again due to the sense of community and healthy supportive challenge fostered by members of the program. "We even say excuse me when you are hit by a smash!!"

For the most current info on this club, you are advised to look at the Carlisle Recreation Department web site at: http://www.carlisle.org/recreation; look for badminton in the ADULT Programs area.

The 14-week 2011 Fall season has play on both Monday and Wednesday nights. You can sign up for one of the nights of the season for $95. Ask the Recreation Department about discounts for families and students.

Preregistration is encouraged at the Carlisle Recreation Web site using a credit card or by check on the first night of play. Otherwise there is an $8 per night drop-in fee - exact change please!. The recreation staff coordinates this program. The program facilitator is Doug Deyoe at ddvader@aol.com.

This club meets from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

This activity is held at the Carlisle, MA Public School in the Corey Building gym. This is at 88 School St., just off Route 225.

This is an adult activity of the Carlisle Recreation Department, but players under 16 are permitted when accompanied by an adult. Players of all levels are welcome, from beginner/recreational to experienced/advanced. The club continues to invite all persons who have an interest in learning to play and those more advanced who are willing to mentor newer players. Doubles play is primary and singles are available if no one is waiting. The emphasis is to get exercise and have fun and to have an enjoyable and challenging time in a supportive setting, while improving skills and techniques.

Bring your own racquet, or use one of the club racquets. Plastic birds are supplied, and you are welcome to bring and use feathered birds. There are six courts with painted lines. The ceiling is high, with good visibility. Play is primarily doubles, but singles play is possible when space permits.

This club is uses the 21-point rally scoring system for all games.

There are two options for paying fees:

• You may sign up with a "full registration" for a session of 8-14 evenings of play (Fall, Winter, Spring), and registration is required for this. You may register in person at the Recreation Department, by mail, by fax, by phone at 978-369-9815 or, on-line at http://www.CarlisleMA.gov/registration using MC, Visa, or Discover cards.
• You may pay a $8 per session drop-in playing fee, subject to space availability. Although drop-ins are welcomed, on a crowded night, preference may be given to those with full registrations. Exact amount is required, and you are requested to fill out a registration form at least once during the series of sessions.

When there is non-dry weather, all players are strongly urged to bring a separate pair of footwear for play.

The entrance to the main parking lot and middle school gym is from the Church Street side of the school complex. Persons should use the lower entrance and this parking area.

A Map Showing the Club Location

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