Badminton
Nexus Community are proud to be working with Badminton England (The sports Governing Body in England) to get more people playing for fitness and fun.
You can book a court to play Badminton at all Nexus centres that have a sports hall and many centres have a Badminton England Club that regularly plays in them.
Some Nexus centres run Badminton courses (for all abilities), if you would like to know if your local centre is running courses contact us LINK
Return to Badminton
Badminton is one of the sports that are participating in ‘Return to Sport’ courses for adults; this provides opportunities for you to take part in a number of different sports at very little cost. No experience is needed and the focus is on having fun, learning or developing your skills and meeting other like minded people. Get Active and Feel Great!
Return to Badminton courses are aimed at complete beginners or those who have played some badminton before and are looking to develop their skills. Sessions will be delivered by qualified badminton coaches who will teach all the basic skills of the game. There will also be the opportunity to play matches against players of a similar standard in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Return to Badminton courses will be available at some centres this year.
No Strings Badminton
Coming soon to:
Abbey Sports Centre – Saturdays
Henley Leisure Centre- Sundays 4-5pm
Evreham Sports Centre – Wednesdays 8-9pm
The Beacon Centre – Wednesdays 6-7pm
Age: Adults (16 years and over - 12 years if accompanied by an adult)
Price: £3.50 Adults,£2.50 Juniors
What is no Strings?
A unique, semi-structured, pay and play set up that is designed to be free from fuss and full of fun!...No Strings Badminton is the perfect way to start playing or improve your play, or simply to enjoy this new, unique badminton playing opportunity.
No Strings Badminton is suitable for all standards of player.
Play as often or as little as you like. It’s all on your terms.
No need to book a court or even bring a partner.
Enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and at the same time meet new people.
What is Badminton?
Badminton is currently the 6th most participated in sport in this country, is the most popular of the racket sports and is played on a rectangular court.
What equipment do I need?
For a beginner, badminton is a relatively low cost sport to start playing.
Clothing: Shorts, T shirt or sports shirt and a warm top are all you need. If you have a tracksuit then that is also useful but not absolutely necessary.
Footwear: Sports socks and comfortable badminton shoes or trainers with a good sole to obtain a grip on the floor are important.
Rackets: 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.
Shuttles: 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. At the highest levels of the game the shuttle can be hit to speeds in excess of 150 miles per hour!
