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Badminton

Badminton / What
Badminton at the sportspark
Badminton is played within the Barclays Arena, where there are 12 badminton courts. Courts are available for booking throughout the entire opening hours of the Sportspark. The Barclays Arena is 54 metres long, 33 metres wide and gives 9 metres of clear height, making it ideal for all indoor sports. It is a flexible space that can be divided into two, three or four separate areas if the full length is not required. There is seating for 750 spectators in three sections. The electrically operated seating can be extended and retracted to meet different requirements. Electronic scoring is available. The arena has high performance sprung wooden floor. The Barclays Arena makes an ideal venue for all standards of badminton play from recreational use through to International events.


Badminton / Where

Badminton / When
Badminton is available for booking from 0820 every morning, with the last booking being taken at 2140. Advanced booking is recommended. Rackets are available for hire.

Badminton / How
For all court bookings you are advised to book in advance using the following procedures:-

All bookings must be paid for in advance by cash/credit or debit card.

If you are a SportsCard holder you may:-

• Book by telephone 01603 592398 or in person;
• Book courts etc up to 14 days ahead;
• Up to close of business on the night before your booking you may cancel or move it to another vacant space in the next 14 days. An administration charge of £2.00 will be made in either case.

For more information on becoming a Sportscard holder please click on the following link – Sportscards.

Non cardholders may:

• Book in person only;
• Book up to 7 days ahead;
• Not cancel or move a booking once it has been made.

The telephone booking line is open from 9am to 9pm weekdays and 10am to 4pm weekends. On hearing the recorded answer press Option 2 to get through to bookings.



Badminton / Costs
BADMINTON  Off Peak & all weekend  Standard   Session  
  08.20 - 16.19 & 21.00 - 22.20   16.20 - 20.59    
Pay and Play  *£5.50  *£5.50  40mins  
Go 4 Less  £2.00  £5.50  40mins  
SportsCard holder  £3.20  £4.00   40mins  
Educational SportsCard holder  £2.50   £4.00   40mins  


*plus 50p entrance fee per person for pay and play customers.

Term and Conditions

1) No open topped drinks are allowed in the Barclays Arena. Please use closed containers.
2) Wear correct sports clothing – no jeans.
3) Do not wear marking shoes or high heels on the Arena floor.
4) Do not chew gum.
5) Please use lockers provided in changing rooms.
6) Use the changing rooms to change and not the Arena or stores.
7) Do not consume food in the Arena.
8) Don’t leave children unattended.
9) Be courteous to other users and wait outside for your activity to begin.
10) Help yourself to badminton equipment if your court is not set up.
11) Make sure that jumpers/t-shirts are kept on at all times.
12) Setting up and taking down of equipment is included in the booking time of 40 minutes.
13) The Sportspark reserves the right to terminate your activity if you do not comply with the above rules.


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