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Carlisle, MA Badminton Club

Special Notices

This is the latest info, updated 13-Aug-10.

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 Fall Programs area.

The 2010 Fall Season begins 15-Sep-10; it consists of 13 weeks of play, ending 15-Dec-10, skipping 24-Nov-10. You can sign up for the season for $85. 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 $8.00 per night charge - exact change please!. The club was considering play also on either Monday or Friday night in the Fall/Winter of 2010-2011. Please make your preferences known to the program facilitator, Doug Deyoe at ddvader@aol.com.

This club meets on Wednesdays 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.

Through the 2008-2009 season this club continued to play using the old 15-point game scoring. In the current 2009-2010 season, both the old 15-point and new 21-point systems are being used for scoring. There is typically some discussion to pin this down as each game is started.

There are two options for paying fees:

• You may sign up with a "full registration" for a session of 8-12 eveings 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.

Park in the main lot near the lower entrance to the gym.

A Map Showing the Club Location

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