Welcome to UCL Badminton Club – Home of the Fastest Racquet Sport! 🏸
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Whether you’re new to badminton or a seasoned player, our club welcomes players of all skill levels! We believe badminton isn’t just the fastest racquet sport (yes, shuttlecocks can reach speeds of 493 km/h), but also the best way to meet new friends and bond over a shared love for the game. As UCL's OG Badminton Club 👀, we’re all about making sure you have a no-frills, exciting and enjoyable experience both on and off the court! 🙌
✨Social Membership
Looking for fun, relaxation, and a bit of a workout? 🔥We offer up to four weekly social sessions, open to everyone, regardless of skill level. These sessions are the perfect opportunity to hang out with fellow badminton enthusiasts and play a few games while you’re at it. Our sessions are held every Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Tuesday (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) - Somers Town Community Sports Centre
Saturday (2.00 pm - 3.30 pm and 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm) - Somers Town Community Sports Centre
Sunday (3.00 am - 5.00 pm) - Beacon High School
And here’s the best part: We provide FREE shuttlecocks at every session. That’s right – unlimited shuttlecocks (we heard they’re branded) 😎, so you can smash away without worrying about running out. Booking courts in London can sometimes be tougher than your exams, but with us, all you need to do is show up and enjoy!
✨Team Membership
Things get a bit more serious here. If you're ready to take your game to the next level, you’ll need to earn your spot through our tryouts before purchasing a team membership. As part of the TeamUCL High-Performance Programme 🏆, we’re proud to say that our Men’s and Women’s First teams compete in the BUCS Premier Tier – the top level of university badminton in the UK. We are one of the only two teams in UCL that has both Men's and Women's teams playing in such high level. Just this year, our Men's Second has been promoted to Tier 1, making us the only London university with both Men’s teams competing in the Premier and Tier 1!
But we’re not stopping there. We’ve got exciting plans to establish a second Women’s team next year, and our Mixed team competes every Sunday in LUSL, so there’s always a chance to represent UCL in competitive play.🎉
Signups for our competitive team trials have now closed, and invitations have been sent out to shortlisted applicants. If you missed the deadline and would like to apply to try out for the competitive team, please drop us an email at [email protected] and [email protected].
Beyond Badminton
It’s not just about the sport. We host regular social events throughout the year, including badminton championships watch parties! And rumour has it there’s a little surprise in store for our members this year… 😉
Still not convinced? We bet you are, but just in case – feel free to message us on any platform or drop us an email. We’re always here to answer questions or chat about anything badminton-related. 🤗
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