Satellite Badminton Club Blog, Perth WA

Badminton Documentary: Shuttle

2011-12-11T21:14:00.001+08:00

A nicely filmed badminton documentary by Rob Hardcastle. To appreciate the cinematography, view the videos on the HD setting.

Shuttle by filmmaker Rob Hardcastle is an observational documentary about the culture of Badminton in Malaysia, particularly amongst the Chinese community there.

Whilst being fairly under exposed in the West, badminton is huge in the Far East, and is in fact Malaysia's national sport.

This documentary tries to capture some of the passion for the sport, the way that it has evolved into a super fast and strategic game and how it is deeply ingrained within the culture. It includes interviews with legends of the sport Wong Choong Hann and Lee Wan Wah.

© 2011 Rob Hardcastle & Whaletrunk Ltd
info@whaletrunk.com

Prizes!

2011-11-29T16:45:00.001+08:00

Some goodies up for grabs this weekend. Remember to bring your ticket!

Badminton World Championships 2011

2011-08-07T21:16:00.003+08:00

An exciting week ahead as this year's Badminton World Championships commences on Monday. The tournament has already secured some impressive new sponsors and partners in Red Bull and Citroën - a good sign that badminton is beginning to appeal to major corporations.

UPDATE: Unfortunately as Foxtel has purchased the rights to the tournament, the live stream is not available in Australia. Foxtel subscribers should check their guides for broadcast times.

For avid badminton fans, the BWF will be streaming all seven days of action live from Wembley Arena. Most sessions coincide with our evenings. Coverage for the round of 64 will start from 5pm Perth time, whilst sessions on subsequent days will commence from 6pm. The finals will be held on Sunday at 7pm.

Live stream: http://badmintonworld.tv

Thwack: New Badminton Brand and Coaching Videos

2011-07-10T21:55:00.000+08:00

Thwack recently launched their sports brand globally in Singapore, with a special emphasis on developing products for the badminton market. The Indian company's flagship product is a badminton racquet featuring a unique grip developed with the aid of former singles world champion, Xiong Guobao. The innovative moulded grip aims to utilise the concept of "muscle memory" to reinforce the use of the proper technique for forehand and backhand grips. Will the patented grip catch on? How will the Indian company fare amongst the established badminton product manufacturers?

Whilst the Thwack website features very little product information, there's some interesting high definition badminton coaching videos by Coach Guobao that's worth checking out. An introduction video and an example of the backhand clear is shown below.

Video link: http://www.thwack.co/video_badminton.html

Badminton World Federation launches YouTube channel

2011-06-19T17:44:00.000+08:00

The BWF on Friday launched a new YouTube channel at http://badmintonworld.tv in a new initiative that will showcase BWF Superseries badminton matches live. The initiative should delight all badminton fans, particularly in countries where badminton coverage in the media is limited.

The launch kicked off with the live online streaming of the quarter final matches of the 2011 Singapore Open. Although coverage of the tournament has just been wrapped up with the completion of the men's doubles, all upcoming Superseries events on the BWF calendar are expected to be broadcast. At least 5 games will be broadcast each day, with coverage commencing from the round of 16 for Premier Superseries tournaments, and the quarter finals for the remaining Superseries events.

The channel also hosts some matches from this year's All England tournament for those who'd like to catch up with all the previous badminton action.

Jedi Badminton

2011-04-08T17:08:00.000+08:00

A Star Wars inspired badminton clip that recently went viral. Is that the Yonex Lite Saber 10 they are using?

Brian Completes Cycling Challenge - Again!

2011-02-15T17:54:00.001+08:00

Congratulations to our member Brian Fare, who recently completed the Mutual Community Challenge Tour in Adelaide - his second in two consecutive years. He completed the 91km stage from Gumeracha to Strathalbyn on Friday 21 January 2011.

At 72 years of age, Brian shows no signs of slowing down on his bike or on the badminton court. He is the club's oldest member and a regular player with the club since it was established back in 1995.

Brian at the home stretch near the finish line

Badminton Training Camp in Poland

2010-12-19T17:52:00.001+08:00

Are you a badminton enthusiast or group? Planning some holidays in Europe? Why not consider a badminton training camp in the fresh air surroundings of Bialystok - the "Green Lungs" of Poland. Bialystok is home to many large lakes and forests including the UNESCO listed Bialowieski National Park.

We recently received an interesting email from Ela Narel of the Badders Club. Like us, Ela loves badminton but it's popularity in Poland is low, much like here in Perth. Understandably, this is something they are hoping to change and we'd like to help by spreading the message.

They are offering accommodation, meals, and all day use of the courts from as little as €45 euros per person, per day at their dedicated badminton centre. The centre (Poland's first) was originally purpose built by her family to help train sister Anna Narel, Poland's best female player.

Badminton courts at the centre

The centre's facilities are ideal for holding badminton training camps. They include:

5 professional badminton courts
12 hotel rooms (up to 30 people can be accommodated)
Restaurant
Small hall with mirrors for technique training
Close proximity to scenic forests for jogging (only 200 metres away)
Opportunity to play sparing matches, train, and form international friendships with their players

In addition, Ela is also able to organise tours and other activities around Bialystok for those who want the full Polish experience.

Interested people can contact the Badders Club via their website at http://www.badders.pl/.

More photos of the facilities can also be viewed here.

Commonwealth Games Badminton TV Coverage

2010-10-04T01:16:00.000+08:00

Foxtel viewers seem to have the best access to badminton matches for the Commonwealth Games which starts today. The Foxtel TV Guide shows that matches will be broadcast each day, with some events shown live.

Free to air TV viewers aren't so lucky. Most of the coverage on TEN and ONE HD appears to commence from Wednesday 6th October onwards, in the afternoon timeslot. One can probably guess that only highlights will be shown.

With the absence of some of the non-Commonwealth powerhouses in these games, Malaysia and England look to be the favourites. The other medal contenders could possibly come from India and Singapore.

Free access to Best On Court for a month

2010-09-17T00:40:00.001+08:00

The team at Best On Court is giving everyone a FREE month's access to their badminton training videos. Endorsed by Peter Gade and developed by some of Denmark's professional badminton coaches, it's worth having a look at for those keen on raising their level of badminton.

For the trial period from the 20th of September to the 20th of October 2010, all badminton players, coaches, and clubs can sign up with the invitation key below to view all video content for free. Users can sign up in advance but the videos will only be available once the trial period commences.

Invitation Key: gadeboc

BestOnCourt is a great tool that certainly can inspire coaches and motivate players in the world of badminton. Badminton worldwide is short of information regarding technique, tactical awareness, footwork and on-court exercises etc. BestOnCourt is the first of it's kind and no matter the level as a player or coach, this is the right way to get started and get better ! I wish everyone good luck with BestOnCourt ...

-- Peter Gade

International Badminton Magazine goes digital

2010-06-04T17:05:00.000+08:00

U.K. based internationalSPORTgroup have made their International Badminton Magazine freely available online as an interactive ezine.

Badminton enthusiasts without access to the printed copy will enjoy reading this high quality magazine dedicated entirely to badminton.

Whilst mainly appealing to those who follow the professional badminton circuit, players into badminton gear will also find the magazine interesting. Sadly though, many of the products advertised are not readily available in the Australian marketplace.

A worthwhile mention for badminton players looking to improve their skills is the coaching section, which in the current issue features a great article on deception and creativity.

The June 2010 edition features Lin Dan on the cover. Those who like the cover can also download the wallpaper from the Li-Ning website.

Tricks by Jonas Rasmussen

2010-04-11T17:13:00.003+08:00

2010 All England men's doubles champion Jonas Rasmussen demonstrates some neat badminton tricks in his repertoire.

The 100th All England Championship

2010-03-04T00:55:00.002+08:00

Tournament sponsor Yonex have created a special page to celebrate the 100th championship of the prestigious All England, which will be held in under a week's time (March 9th). There's some interesting historical information on the event, one of the world's oldest badminton tournaments, including images and past programs guides.

In addition to post match interviews and reports during the event, Planet Badminton will also have full match replays on their YouTube channel after the tournament ends.

How to adjust the speed of a feather shuttlecock

2010-02-16T01:10:00.000+08:00

A good video from UK badminton coach Paul Stewart demonstrating the practice of tipping to slow or speed up a feather shuttlecock's speed.

Tipping should only be used as a last resort because it reduces the durability of the shuttlecock. You should first try obtaining shuttlecocks of the correct speed for your playing conditions.

Art Imitating Life

2010-01-23T16:11:00.000+08:00

Courtesy of My Cardboard Life

Karrinyup Session

2010-01-18T13:38:00.003+08:00

Just a reminder to all our players that we will be at the Karrinyup Sports Centre next Monday on the 25th January. Normal sessions will resume at the Jim Satchell Community Recreation Centre on the following Monday. For those still undecided as whether to come down or not, take a look at this image gallery (scroll to the bottom of the page).

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New Website

2009-11-26T00:12:00.003+08:00

All information about the Satellite Badminton Club can now be found at our new website at http://satellitebadminton.asn.au. Please update your bookmarks.

Christmas Party Tickets

2009-10-29T17:26:00.001+08:00

Tickets for this year's Christmas party will be on sale from Monday 2nd November till the end of November. All club players are invited. Players and guests will also be in draw to win prizes in the raffle.

Date: Saturday, 5th December 2009
Food: Smorgasbord/Buffet
Venue: Contact us for more information
Cost:
- Full Year members: $25
- Half Year members: $30
- Non-members: $35

Queen's Birthday Session

2009-09-20T00:43:00.002+08:00

The club would like to advise our players that a regular badminton session will be held on the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday, Monday 28th September.

Public holidays at the club are historically quieter than regular nights, so players can probably look forward to a little more court time.

Club Etiquette Guide

2009-08-26T21:02:00.000+08:00

The club has a set of unwritten rules and guidelines to help ensure all players have an enjoyable night of badminton. As the club has doubled in size compared to recent years, it is becoming increasingly difficult to communicate with everyone the fundamentals on which the club is built. This brief guide aims to remind all players of the club's core values and the spirit in which we play the game.

Most of the guidelines are common courtesy, whilst others are specific to the badminton court. By adhering to the club's guidelines on etiquette, you will be helping us provide a safe, warm, and friendly environment for playing badminton.

Courtesy

The number one rule is respect and consideration for other players. Treat others as how you would like to be treated. Should you choose not to follow any of the following guidelines, at least follow this one.
At times, you may be paired up with players less advanced than yourself. Look after them, offer help, and make them feel welcome on court. Remember, everyone has to start from somewhere and you were once a beginner too.
Try not to complain about the games you have or have not been given. The committee members are all volunteers and are doing their best job scheduling games for 30-50 players at any one night. Any one of the six committee members, and occasionally other club members, may be involved in making the games. We simply cannot keep track of each individual's playing preferences. If you aren't receiving a good mixture of games on a particular night, you may kindly bring it to the attention of the committee member who is making the next round of games.
Avoid using foul language.

Equipment

If you arrive early whilst the nets, poles, and chairs are being set up, offer your assistance.
Similarly if you are the last players at the club, please help put away the equipment and collect any remaining shuttlecocks left on the floor.
If you've used cups and spoons for tea or coffee, please make sure you wash them after use. Keep the kitchen area clean and tidy.

Court

To ensure everyone's safety, do not walk across the court whilst games are in progress. Walk around the court instead.
In particular, please do not hang around the boundary between the kitchen and court 4 whilst games are in progress. If you need to speak to a committee member, go around to the kitchen instead.
Be aware of the safety guidelines by reviewing the club's indemnity form (that you should have already signed).

Games

Introduce yourself to your partner if you have never met. You may optionally introduce yourself to your opponents, if practical.
Follow the shuttlecock allocation system and do not take a shuttlecock allocated for another court.
Never use a brand new shuttlecock for warming up.
Toss the shuttlecock up to determine which side will serve.
If your shuttlecock lands on another court, wait for a break in play before retrieving it.
If you lose the point and the shuttlecock is on your side of the court, it is considered polite to fetch and return the shuttlecock to the opponent's court.
After a game, thank everyone by giving them a high five or handshake. A high five is customary at the club.
Help us keep the court clean by returning all used shuttlecocks to the front desk. If a shuttlecock can be re-used, return it to a committee member.

Line Calls

Make fair line calls when the shuttlecock lands on your side of the court.
The person nearest to the shuttlecock has the final decision and the call should not be disputed.
If you are in doubt as to whether the shuttlecock is in or out, either call it in favour of your opponent or play a let.
Importantly, respect and accept your opponent's calls - no matter how wrong it may be.
If the shuttlecock hits the ceiling, it is considered a fault.
You should play a let if the shuttlecock hits the lights, vents, or anything else below the ceiling.

Have Fun

We encourage friendly competition and rivalries, but we place greater emphasis on having fun.
Don't take things too seriously.
Be gracious in victory and defeat.
Smile and laugh often.

BWF Badminton Survey

2009-08-14T17:06:00.000+08:00

The BWF (Badminton World Federation) is conducting a survey to assess the perception of the sport by badminton fans worldwide. By participating, you could help improve the promotion of badminton globally and in Australia. You could also be in the running to win one of the nine gift cards in the Lucky Draw.

Survey:

Time to complete: approximately 20-30 minutes.
Closing date: 28th of August 2009.
Complete the survey.

Lucky Draw:

Drawn: 31st of August 2009.
Grand Prize: One Gift Card at a Prominent Online Retailer valued at US $500
Secondary Prize: Three Gift Cards at a Prominent Online Retailer valued at US $200 per card
Third Prize: Five Gift Cards at a Prominent Online Retailer valued at US $100 per card
Terms and conditions.

Memberships for second half of 2009

2009-07-28T21:18:00.000+08:00

The club would like to announce that we are now collecting memberships for the second half of the year. Because we are currently not accepting new players, membership is only open to existing and invited players of the club.

With already over 50 members, the club will only be accepting a limited number of applications. Additional memberships may subsequently be offered at the discretion of the committee.

New applications for membership can be made by submitting a membership form along with payment to a committee member. The club strongly advises that players factor in the high turnout before signing up to become a member as we do not offer refunds.

Existing first half year members, whose membership will expire at the end of July, are encouraged to renew their memberships at their earliest convenience.

New players accepted via invitation only

2009-06-23T17:38:00.002+08:00

The Satellite Badminton Club regrets to announce that we will not be accepting new players until further notice. Due to the increasing and ongoing popularity of the club, the club has taken this unprecedented step to ensure that the numbers return to manageable levels. Visitors who have previously played at the club are still welcome to attend.

If you are interested in playing at the club and wish to be added to our waiting list, please register your interest here. Depending on the turnout, you may be invited to join us once we are able to accept new players.

May we suggest you also browse BAWA's club listing for other badminton club alternatives.

Foundation Day Session

2009-05-28T17:07:00.000+08:00

The club would like to advise that whilst we are open on the Foundation Day public holiday, the session is likely to be busier than usual due the Mid-Year Pizza Night that we are holding prior to the session for members only.

Visitors may experience a longer waiting time for games than usual. If you are planning to come down to the club for the very first time and are impatient, we recommend that you arrive later in the session or visit us on the following Monday. If you don't mind waiting or enjoy socialising with other players, feel free to come down at any time in the session.

Change to RSL shuttlecocks

2009-05-26T17:49:00.001+08:00

After many years of using An-Yu branded shuttlecocks and the periodic use of Ashaway, the club will now be officially switching to RSL shuttlecocks as of the next session. We will be using a combination of tournament grade RSL Tourney No.1 and club grade RSL Silver Feather shuttlecocks supplied by the Australian distributor of RSL products, Badminton RSL Products. We welcome all players' feedback regarding the new shuttlecocks.

Badminton RSL Products
Supplies badminton shuttlecocks, strings, clothing, grips, bags, nets, and racquets to associations, clubs, and individuals.

Phone: (03) 9802 9987
Fax: (03) 9511 7706
Email: badmintonsport@optusnet.com.au

Demystifying the feather shuttlecock

2009-05-01T00:24:00.002+08:00

The humble feather shuttlecock which we spend countless hours smacking about the badminton court is something we all take for granted. We look into some interesting facts about the feather shuttlecock in the hope that we will all find a new sense of appreciation for our feathered friend.

A standard feather shuttlecock weights around 5 grams and consists of 16 overlapped goose or duck feathers inserted into a cork ball. Top grade feather shuttlecocks are said to use feathers from geese bred in northern China, possibly with feathers only originating from the left wing. Furthermore, from Brett Zarda's article in Popular Science where he visits the Yonex factory, it is said that up to 7 feathers are taken from each wing. Assuming feathers from both wings are used, this means it probably takes more than two geese to make a high grade shuttle. Whilst it may seem highly exorbitant, it is more than likely that the geese are also farmed for other purposes, such as meat.

Whilst one could be excused for thinking that the feathers are the most interesting part of a shuttlecock, the story about the cork ball isn't too dull either. The best cork in the world is said to originate from the Cork Oak trees in Portugal, with the cork actually being harvested (see image below) from the bark of each tree only every 9 to 12 years! However for badminton shuttlecocks, such top grade corks would be too expensive so the best corks for shuttlecocks are normally imported from Taiwan. Becoming more prevalent in low end shuttlecocks are composite or synthetic corks, where the cork ball is actually made up of a couple layers of different cork grades or synthetic materials to reduce cost.

So we've covered the raw materials used in making a feather shuttlecock, but how are shuttlecocks actually made? Even though the commercial manufacture of feather shuttlecocks appears to have been around for at least 80 years, not much is known about the manufacturing process. As Brett Zarda found out, much of it has to do with protecting trade secrets. Luckily however, RSL (Reinforced Shuttlecocks Limited) have released two fascinating videos giving us a rare glimpse of what it takes to make a feather shuttlecock. Whilst a large part of the manufacturing process has been automated, it is surprising to see how labour intensive the process still is.

So the next time you look at a feather shuttlecock, spend a little time to reflect on the marvels that it is... before driving it senselessly into your opponent!

Public Holiday Sessions in April

2009-04-07T01:24:00.002+08:00

The club would like to advise everyone that we will be open as usual on both Easter Monday (13th April) and the ANZAC Day public holiday (27th April).

The club would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy Easter.

Contact Us

2009-03-22T01:49:00.010+09:00

If you have a question that isn't answered by our FAQ or wish to provide feedback, please feel free to contact us by:

Sending us an email.
Filling out our contact form.
Posting in our discussion forum.
Posting a comment or rating a post.
Chatting with us, if we are online.

If you prefer, you can also speak to someone directly by calling the numbers shown on the contact form.

Please also note that you do not need to be a member of the club to join the discussion forum.

Labour Day Session

2009-02-24T17:30:00.001+09:00

The club wishes to advise everyone that it's business as usual on the Labour Day public holiday next Monday, 2nd of March.

After a rather subdued turnout on the Australia Day public holiday last month, we are expecting a stronger showing for the forthcoming session.

The club would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our players for being patient during last night's session where we had another record breaking attendance. We endeavor to give everyone a fair go so your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Frequently Asked Questions

2009-02-03T00:31:00.022+09:00

Q: Can we hire a court?

A: No, we are just a badminton club operating at the recreation centre. Contact the City of Stirling or your nearest recreation centre.

Q: Are new players and visitors welcome?

A: Unfortunately we are no longer accepting new players until further notice. If you are interested in playing at the club, please register your interest here. Previous visitors to the club are still welcome to attend.

Q: Can I join the club?

A: Yes, membership is open to everyone. We do advise that you try out the club first as a visitor. If you enjoy your time at the club, we encourage you to become a member.

Q: I'm not very good at badminton. Can I play at the club?

A: Yes, we welcome players of all abilities. However, if you have never played badminton before, the club is not the best environment for learning the game. This is because games are timed and generally start after everyone has a few warmup shots.

Q: Do you provide badminton lessons or coaching?

A: No, we only play social games. If you require professional coaching, contact the Badminton Association of Western Australia.

Q: Does the club have any other sessions?

A: No, but many of our players play at other badminton sessions and clubs around Perth. Feel free to ask around in the forum. You might also find this post helpful.

Q: I'd like to play, how does it work?

A: Basically the games are organised and are of fixed duration. At each round, all selected players go on the court at the same time and play till the timer runs out. Read more about the format of play.

Q: I'd like to play, what do I need to do?

Q: Can I just turn up to a session?

A: Yes, you do not need to notify the club that you will be attending. Though you are welcome to contact us in advance if you are unsure of your playing ability or feel you need some looking after. It is recommended that you read the what to bring and signing in sections. We would also appreciate it if you could complete our indemnity form and bring it along to your first session. We have copies at the club if you don't have a printer.

Q: Can I arrive later than the session start time?

A: Yes, you can come to a session at any time most convenient to you. We also encourage players who stay late to arrive later. This helps to keep waiting times down for those who leave earlier.

Yes, we are open on Australia Day

2009-01-20T12:45:00.000+09:00

This year's Australia Day public holiday falls not only on a Monday, but also on the same day as the start of the Chinese New Year. The congruence of all three events will most certainly mean that there will be a reduction in numbers for the forthcoming Monday session.

For all the badminton enthusiasts out there, we will still be playing as per normal. So come on down to our Monday night session and be part of the fireworks on court. Given the anticipated smaller crowd, you can look forward to many more games.

What is the attendance like?

2009-01-06T01:54:00.004+09:00

The number of players attending the club varies from week to week. To get an idea of the attendance, please view the Weekly Turnout chart. This chart is updated on a weekly basis. For comparison purposes, you may also like to view 2008's turnout.

Because we play doubles on all of the four courts, the number of players sitting off at any one time is the total attendance minus 16. In most cases, you should never have to sit off more than once in row. Should the turnout be excessive on any given night, we may reduce the playing time from 15 minutes (to something like 12 minutes) so that waiting times are minimized.

Memberships for 2009 now open

2009-01-01T23:20:00.013+09:00

Membership to the Satellite Badminton Club for 2009 is now open to all players interested in joining the club or renewing their existing membership. Despite rising costs, we are pleased to announce that membership fees have remained the same as last year.

Application and indemnity forms are available at the club and also via the links at the bottom of this post. Due to some amendments in our indemnity form, we will require that all existing participants (who have already signed the old form) sign the new one. For participants who intend on joining or renewing their membership, the indemnity form can be submitted together with the application form. For other participants, please complete the indemnity form as soon as possible.

Existing members, please note the due date for membership renewals is the 2nd of February 2009. Applications after this date will still be accepted, though you will need to pay the visitor's fee for each session until your application is submitted along with payment.

We would also like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2009. We look forward to welcoming new members and the continued support from all our existing members.

Download forms:

2008 Attendance Statistics

2008-12-30T00:12:00.002+09:00

Tonight's balmy session closes the book on the 2008 playing year. Apart from the unattributed mid-year slump (coinciding with the start of the Beijing Olympic games), the turnout for 2008 has been fairly healthy. A chart and summary of the attendance statistics for 2008 is presented below.

Members

Gents: 29
Ladies: 9
Total: 38

Average Turnout

Gents: 18.5
Ladies: 5.1
Total: 23.6

Most Common Turnout

Gents: 19
Ladies: 4
Total: 25

Maximum Turnout

Gents: 29
Ladies: 12
Total: 36

Minimum Turnout

Gents: 10
Ladies: 0
Total: 13

The Satellite Badminton Club wishes to thank all those who played at the club in 2008. We look forward to your continued support of the club in 2009. Have a safe and Happy New Year.

Merry Christmas from the Satellite Badminton Club

2008-12-16T01:43:00.000+09:00

With the festive season rapidly approaching, the Satellite Badminton Club would like to wish everyone in advance a safe and happy holidays.

We would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that there will still be badminton sessions, as per normal, throughout the holidays. Please refer to our calendar for all the session dates.

Whether you're looking to get your badminton fix, lose some of those Christmas kilos, or get an early start on your New Year's resolutions, feel free to join us and have some fun!

Shuttlecock suppliers wanted

2008-11-21T16:53:00.002+09:00

In our quest to provide the best possible playing experience for our members, we are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers interested in supplying our club with club/tournament grade feather shuttlecocks.

We are a medium sized badminton club that goes through about 200 tubes a year, and are capable of purchasing in bulk quantities of up to 50 tubes at a time. Ideally we would prefer to form a long term partnership with a reliable local supplier, though we would consider an overseas supplier, should it be viable.

Please contact us if you are interested in doing business with us.

Signing in at the club

2008-11-18T01:35:00.003+09:00

When you arrive at each session, you will need to check in at the front desk with one of the organisers of the club.

The general sign in procedure at each session is as follows:

Register your attendance
Pay your session fee
Find your name tag and place it on the waiting side of the playing board.
If the games haven't already started, feel free to have a warm up on the courts.

For newcomers to the club, you will also have to sign an indemnity form.

If you leave the club early, please let one of the organisers at the front desk know so that we can schedule the games accordingly.

In general, if you're leaving early:

Advise that you are leaving before the next round of games are made up.
Take your name off the playing board.

How much energy does badminton burn?

2008-11-02T22:08:00.009+09:00

Ever wondered how much energy is burnt playing badminton? A search of various health and fitness websites quote varying figures. Not surprising really since the amount of energy you burn is dependent on how you actually play the game.

Technicalities aside, we'll use the figures from About.com Health's Calorie Counter website. For a social singles or doubles badminton game the amount of energy expended is about 315 Calories per hour for a person weighing 70 kilograms. That's roughly equivalent to three quarters of a Big Mac (an Australian Big Mac has 480 Calories). For competitive badminton, the number of Calories burnt increases to 490 per hour - roughly one and half times more.

For the health conscious and fitness fanatics out there, you can work out how much energy you can expect to burn using our calorie calculator below. We've based the figures on the energy expended for a social games using the figures above. As well as returning the calorie count, we also return the equivalent number of Big Macs.

Disclaimer: the club does not provide any guarantees as to the accuracy of the information provided by the calculator. Eat as many Big Macs as you like at your own peril - if you don't burn all of them off, play harder!

Badminton Calorie Calculator
Weight (kg)
Playing time (mins)

Club Information Summary

2008-10-21T22:12:00.016+08:00

Day & Time:

Every Monday night (including most public holidays)
7:30 - 10:30pm

Venue:

Jim Satchell Community Recreation Centre, Light Street, Dianella, WA 6059
Four courts

Cost:

$4 for Members
$5 for Students/Concession Holders
$7 for Visitors

Equipment:

Feather shuttlecocks supplied by the club
Bring your own racquet

Eligibility:

Invitation only.
Must be 14 and over. Players under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Playing at the club

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The Satellite Badminton Club welcomes all people interested in playing doubles badminton in a friendly atmosphere - be it for fun, exercise, or just to improve their skills. Our only restriction is that you need to be 14 and over, with players younger than 16 to be accompanied by an adult.

We have players from all walks of life and backgrounds, various age groups (students to seniors), and skill levels. Most of our regular players are intermediate players, though there are also advanced and less experienced players. Beginners are certainly welcome, though for those who've never played before, it is highly recommended that you first acquaint yourself with the basics of the game. This will ensure that you'll get more out of your time at the club.

Our current venue offers 4 courts and we play using high grade goose feather shuttlecocks. For the first two hours, the games are organised by the club's committee members to ensure everyone gets a variety of balanced games. For the remaining time, players are free to make up their own games, or even play a singles game if a court is available.

Whilst we encourage friendly competition amongst our players, our emphasis is just on having fun. If this sounds like you or something you would like to try, please come and visit us.

When we play

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We play every Monday night from 7:30 to 10:30pm. Players are free to arrive and leave at any time during the session. Most players are usually content after 4-6 games.

We also play on most public holidays, should they land on a Monday. Please check our calendar below to make sure.

Where we play

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We play at the Jim Satchell Community Recreation Centre located at Light Street, Dianella. The entrance to the centre is marked by the blue marker on the map below. The corresponding street view of the entrance is shown further below, assuming you have turned in from Alexander Drive. There is ample parking on-site.

Whilst most of our players live near the area, some players come from a lot further away.

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How much does it cost?

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For each session attended, the cost per person is as follows:

Club Members: $4
Students & Concession holders: $5
Visitors: $7

Anyone can become a member. Memberships commence at the start of February each year and the fees are as follows:

Standard full-year: $30
Standard half-year: $20
Pensioner full-year: $20
Pensioner half-year: $15

Benefits of becoming a member:

Lower overall cost if you intend to play regularly. Financial motivation if you don't! With the current session fees, full-year members need only attend 10 sessions to recover the cost of membership.
Members are given playing priority when players have to sit out.
Subsidised meals at club dinners.

The session and membership fees collected go towards the ongoing costs of running the club, which include court hire and shuttlecock supplies. Any excess in funds at the end of the year is normally distributed in full to members in the form of meal subsidies and door prizes at the end of year function.

How we play

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Scheduled Games

During the first two hours, the games are made by the club's committee members to ensure everyone has their share of court time and a mixture of games.

At the commencement of each round of games, players should check the playing board to see which court they are playing on. All selected players then take to the court at the same time and play until the bell rings (about 15 minutes). The next set of games then follow.

We play using the old scoring rules - points only on serve and to 15 points. You may play using the newer Rally Point Scoring system if there is a consensus amongst all players on the court. If the game finishes prior to the bell going off, players can continue with the current game or start a new one.

Shuttlecock Allocation System

We have a shuttlecock allocation system designed to ensure the smooth running of games and prevent unnecessary confusion and wastage.

We have a tray with slots numbered from 1 to 4 where shuttlecocks are allocated to each of the 4 courts.
If you are on a game, take the shuttlecock allocated to your court ONLY. For example, do not take court 4's shuttlecock if you are on court 1.
If you are on a game and you do not see a shuttlecock for your court in the tray, this means the shuttlecock has already been taken by a player on your court.
Along with the allocated shuttlecock, you are free to take any of the used shuttlecocks for warm-up.
Upon completion of your game, bring back ALL shuttlecocks regardless of condition back to the front desk.
If you need a new shuttlecock during a game, return the used shuttlecock to a committee member.

What should I bring?

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You need to bring your own badminton racquet and suitable footwear. If you are keen to play, but don't own a racquet, contact us anyway and we will see if there are any loan racquets available for that night.

You may also wish to bring your own water bottle. Whilst the centre has a kitchen, there is no drinking fountain.

Shuttlecocks are provided by the club, with a new shuttlecock being allocated for each game.

The club also provides tea, coffee, milk, and biscuits for players who want some light refreshments during their break.

Where to play badminton in Perth?

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EDIT: This page is now maintained at our FAQ here

If you cannot make it to our club or you're looking for other places to play badminton in Perth, BAWA (Badminton Association of Western Australia) has a list of affiliated and non-affiliated badminton clubs here.

You may also like to check your local council's website for clubs operating near your area.

Most recreation centres also have courts for hire, as well as regular social badminton sessions if you prefer to play outside a club environment.

Some social badminton sessions on Friday night include:

Altone Park Leisure Centre, Beechboro
Herb Graham Recreation and Fitness Centre, Mirrabooka
Leisurelife Centre, Victoria Park
Warwick Leisure Centre

There are also social badminton sessions on Sunday afternoons at the Morley Sport & Recreation Centre.