How do I go about getting into the Club
Time
Wednesday evenings 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Many members don't arrive until 8pm, so as a first visit it is suggested you arrive at 8pm..All weeks?
We play right through the year. But do lose the occasional evening if Christmas or New Year fall on a Wednesday!Place
In the grounds of Wellington College public school in Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berks. The leisure complex is run as a separate professional venture from the school itself. It offers superb facilities to a large number of private members for most sports from tennis to rock climbing. There are good showers and, thankfully, a sports bar. The badminton is played in an excellent sports hall, which houses 8 courts. We have 4 courts throughout the season. Click here for map
The person who normally looks after new members is Julie Els on 01344 778284. But if you already know any of the others or prefer another contact you may contact any of the committee members listed below.
Ranbir Heyre Chairman 01252 844522 Richard Hunt Secretary 01344 750183 Linda Isaacs Match Secretary 01344 750854 Mark Hinton Treasurer 01344 751272 Julie Els Members Rep 07803 850499
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We play good competitive level of Ladies, Mens and Mixed doubles. We have teams at various levels of the Aldershot and Camberley Leagues. We are looking for members who have the potential to play in one of these teams. You may have relatively little experience or it could be some time since you played. But if you have the potential that is what counts.
Leagues
For the 2011/2012 season, here are our Match Fixtures.
Further details may also be found in the Aldershot and Camberley League.
Back to topHow do I go about getting into the Club
The first step is to contact a member of the commitee. You will normally be invited to come along for a few weeks as a guest member. This allows you to 'try us out' to see if you like the club, and it also allows us to determine your current/potential standard of play. A member of the club will be assigned as a sort of buddy for this period. So, there is someone to show you the ropes and who can answer your questions. You will also find the club members friendly and supportive during this time. Usually after about 3 evenings we will talk things through with you to decide on whether you become a permanent club member.
For club members, there are two ways of paying. Most people pay by standing order. This is currently £16 per month (i.e. £192 per year). Alternatively, you can make a single discounted payment of £182 at the beginning of the Club year - which is May. If you join part way through the year, your payment will be calculated pro-rata for the year. The Treasurer will ask you which of the two methods of payment you prefer. When you play in matches there is a £3 match fee for both home and away games.
Non-member visitors pay a visitors fee of £6 per evening.
Back to topThis page was last updated on 2011-08-30.