New Members
Welcome to Gainsborough Badminton Club! 🏸
Thinking about joining us? We’d love to have you.
Gainsborough Badminton Club is a friendly, social badminton club for adults aged 18 and over. Whether you’re an experienced player, getting back into badminton after a few years away, or looking for a new way to get active and meet people, you’ll be very welcome.
We know joining a new club can sometimes feel a little daunting, especially if you’re coming on your own. Don’t worry — we’ll make sure you know what to do and help you get involved from your very first session.
Who Can Join?
Our club is open to anyone aged 18 or over who wants to enjoy social badminton.
You don’t need to be an experienced player and you don’t need to bring a partner.
We welcome a range of abilities, from people returning to badminton after a long break through to regular and experienced social players.
All we ask is that everyone comes with the right attitude: be friendly, be respectful and help make the club enjoyable for everyone.
Your First Session
When you arrive for your first session, introduce yourself to one of the club representatives and let them know it’s your first time.
We’ll explain how everything works, introduce you to some of the other members and help get you into your first game.
You won’t be expected to find a partner or organise your own matches.
Our sessions are designed around mixing players, so you’ll have the opportunity to play with and against different people throughout the evening.
Before you know it, you’ll be part of the rotation!
When & Where We Play
We play twice a week:
Tuesday — 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursday — 7:00pm to 9:00pm
📍 West Lindsey Leisure Centre
The Avenue
Gainsborough
We recommend arriving around 10 minutes before your first session so there’s plenty of time to get settled and ready to play.
How Much Does It Cost?
Sessions are £4 per person.
There is no requirement to attend every week — simply book the sessions you want to play.
The club is run on a not-for-profit basis, with session fees helping to cover things such as court hire, shuttlecocks, insurance, equipment and the other costs involved in running the club.
Registering as a Member
Before attending your first session, you’ll need to register as a member of Gainsborough Badminton Club.
Registration gives us the basic information we need to manage the club safely and effectively.
Once you’ve registered, you’ll be able to join our booking system and start reserving your sessions.
Booking Through Spond
We use Spond to manage our badminton sessions.
Once you’re registered, you’ll be able to use Spond to:
- View upcoming Tuesday and Thursday sessions
- Reserve your place
- Manage your bookings
- Receive important session information and club updates
Each session is currently limited to 16 players, so we recommend booking early if you want to guarantee your place.
If a session is full, keep an eye on Spond as spaces may become available following cancellations.
What Should I Bring?
For your session, you’ll ideally need:
- A badminton racket
- Indoor court trainers
- Comfortable sports clothing
- A drink
Don’t worry about shuttlecocks — we provide those!
If you’re completely new to badminton or don’t have a racket yet, get in touch before your first session and we’ll let you know what options are available.
Do I Need a Partner?
No!
You don’t need to bring a partner and we don’t have permanent pairings.
One of the main ideas behind Gainsborough Badminton Club is to create a genuinely social environment where everyone mixes.
Throughout the evening you’ll rotate between games, playing alongside and against different members.
It’s a great way to improve your badminton, enjoy different styles of games and get to know other people at the club.
What Standard Do I Need to Be?
There’s no specific playing standard required.
If you understand the basics of badminton, fantastic. If you’re a little rusty, that’s absolutely fine too.
We’re not a league-focused club. Our emphasis is on social badminton, enjoyable games and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
There will naturally be different ability levels within the club, and we’ll always try to create enjoyable and balanced games wherever possible.
Coming on Your Own?
Please do!
Lots of people join sports clubs without knowing anybody else, and you certainly won’t be the only one.
We’ll make sure you’re welcomed, introduced to other members and included in the games.
Gainsborough Badminton Club has been created to be a community as much as a place to play badminton, so nobody should feel like they need to already know someone before coming along.
Ready to Join Us?
Getting started is easy:
1. Register as a member
Complete our membership registration form.
2. Join us on Spond
Once registered, get set up on our booking system.
3. Book your first session
Choose a Tuesday or Thursday that works for you.
4. Grab your racket and come along! 🏸
We’ll take care of the rest.
Your first game could be just a few clicks away.
Join Gainsborough Badminton Club and we’ll see you on court!