Longfields-Davidson Heights Badminton Club (LDHBC)

 

SEPTEMBER 2011 TO MAY 2012 FULL SEASON

LDHBC is returning for a third season on Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., from September 20th, 2011 to May 29th, 2012, in Gym A/B at Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School (LDHSS).

 

Please Note: Club Members and Guest Players must be 18 years of age or older to play at the Club, and all players are required to wear indoor-only, non-marking, soft-soled court shoes in the gym. In order to reserve one of the available guest player drop-in spots, Guest Players are required to e-mail the Club in advance of any drop-ins on the designated Tuesday evenings listed on the drop-in schedule in the Guest Players section.  E-mails must be received by the Club at least 24 to 48 hours before the specified designated drop-in evening. Only Guest Players who receive e-mail confirmation from the Club Executive that they may drop-in as a guest player on a specified designated evening will be allowed to play at the Club.

 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

There are no scheduled cancellations in February, and the Club is open from 7 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012; Tuesday, February, 14th, 2012; Tuesday, February 21st, 2012; and Tuesday, February 28th, 2012.

The following Tuesdays in February are for Club Members Only: Tuesday, February 7th, 2012; Tuesday, February, 14th, 2012; and Tuesday, February 28th, 2012. No Guest Players are permitted to attend the Club on these evenings.

LDHBC has reached its membership total of 50 members and cannot accept any more applications for membership for the 2011-2012 Full Season. Please e-mail the Club to have your name and e-mail address added to our contact list for future announcements about any openings at the Club that may come up later this season or next season.

Guest Player drop-ins are scheduled to start in late October, so that Club Members may have the opportunity to get to know each other and also become familiar with the Club and its Gameboard.

Any badminton players interested in attending the Club as a Guest Player should go to the Guest Players section on this website for more detailed information as well as for the drop-in schedule regarding “Designated Tuesday Evenings Open for Guest Player Drop-Ins.”

Guest players are also required to e-mail the Club in advance of any drop-ins on those designated evenings at longfields-davidsonheights.bc@hotmail.com in order to reserve one of the available guest player drop-in spots. E-mails must be received by the Club at least 24 to 48 hours before the specified designated drop-in evening. They will be notified whether or not the Club is able to accommodate their request to drop-in on the specified evening.

 

 

CLUB PROFILE

The Club is located at the newly-built Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School on 149 Berrigan Drive in Barrhaven, where Club members enjoy playing doubles' badminton in an excellent six-court hardwood gymnasium. The primary purpose of this new Club is to provide adult (18 years+) male and female badminton players of all skill levels who live in the Barrhaven area with their own local club.

LDHBC is also affiliated with the Ottawa District Badminton Association (ODBA), giving members access to the larger badminton community in Ottawa, including club insurance for players, equipment discounts, fun and competitive tournaments, free teaching clinics for beginners, and social events.

The Club supplies yellow Yonex Mavis 300 nylon shuttles, and members play according to the 21-point rally scoring system. The Club uses a Game Board with members' nametags, which allows all members the same opportunity to choose players for his or her games as well as to enjoy games with as many different Club members as possible each evening.

LDHBC plays in Gym A/B at Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School, and if you're interested in taking a look at the facilities, a virtual tour of the school and gyms is available at http://ldhss.ocdsb.ca/ by selecting "LDHSS Media" under the Menu heading.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

The Club Membership Fee of $70 for the upcoming season includes all available Tuesday play dates, shuttles, ODBA membership, and player insurance. Club members must bring their own badminton racquets, and every player is required to wear indoor-only, non-marking, soft-soled court shoes in the gym.

 

Based on the number of available dates for September to May, the cost of a Club membership works out to about $2.00 for each three-hour evening. For the 2011-2012 Full Season, the Club is aiming for a maximum of 50 members.

LDHBC is a completely volunteer-run, non-profit organization, so membership fees help to pay the costs of gymnasium rental and OCDSB administrative fees, shuttles, ODBA fees, and any other expenses required for the Club's operation, activities, and events.

GUEST PLAYERS

Starting in late October 2011, Guest Players will be allowed to play on designated drop-in evenings for a $5 drop-in fee each. There will be a possible maximum of four Guest Players per designated evening, depending on the number of Club members in attendance.

Guest players are not allowed to drop-in on a regular basis, or to drop-in for more than a total maximum of four times during the 2011-2012 Full Season. Club members will always have first priority in regards to court time over guest players when the courts are full.

Guest Players are also not allowed at the Club on evenings when special events or activities are being held for Club Members Only. See the Guest Players section on this website for more detailed information as well as for the drop-in schedule regarding "Designated Tuesday Evenings Open for Guest Player Drop-Ins."

Guest players are required to e-mail the Club in advance of any drop-ins on those designated evenings at longfields-davidsonheights.bc@hotmail.com in order to reserve one of the available guest player drop-in spots. E-mails must be received by the Club at least 24 to 48 hours before the specified designated drop-in evening. They will be notified whether or not the Club is able to accommodate their request to drop-in on the specified evening.

Note: The schedule for Guest Players may be subject to last-minute changes and/or cancellations, so interested guest players are advised to check the Guest Players section regularly for any updates to the schedule.

CONTACT LDHBC

If you are interested in playing at the Club as a Club Member or as a Guest Player, please send an e-mail to the Club's e-mail address at longfields-davidsonheights.bc@hotmail.com.

 

Badminton players interested in joining the Club will be sent the New Members' Application Form if any membership spots are still available. If membership spots are no longer available, your name and e-mail address will be added to our contact list for future announcements about any openings at the Club.

 

Last revised: Friday, February 03, 2012