The BLAGSS badminton group is a mixed ability group who play doubles and mixed doubles games.
We have players with a wide range of abilities, so you should be able to have some good matches, whether you're an experienced player or haven't played for years.
Players range from league-level players to beginners and the group is truly mixed ability, giving everyone the opportunity to have a fun-filled evening.
Where and When We Play on Tuesdays
Please note: Tuesdays are currently at capacity and therefore not accepting new members. We welcome new members to join our Wednesday sessions.
Where: Brighton Girls School, Temple Gardens, BN1 3AT. The sports hall is the modern grey building accessed through the gates that look like a butterfly, near Montpelier Road.
Bus: The 18 and 21 routes run along Montpelier Road, or it's an easy walk from Western Road and Seven Dials. Brighton Railway Station is 15 minutes walk away.
Parking: There is a small free car park next door at Brighton Girls Prep school. If this is full, look for pay by phone bays in local streets.
When: Every Tuesday 7:30PM - 9:30PM, sometimes followed by a drink at The Cresent or Cow pub for those who want to.
Where and When We Play on Wednesdays
Where: Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, BN2 4PB. That's just off Lewes Road, near the railway viaduct.
Bus: Take the 49 to Hodshrove Place or 23 / 24 / 25 / 28 / 29 / 78 to Moulsecoomb Way.
Parking: Available on site for free, make sure you enter your reg number at reception.
When: Every Wednesday 8pm - 10pm.
How we play
On Tuesdays we have exclusive of the Brighton Girls sports hall with three courts for doubles. On Wednesdays we have two courts in the larger Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre hall.
It's an informal set up - when a court becomes free, hop on and see who has joined you on court. Club regulars will have a general idea of the level of different players, and may suggest particular parings for an evenly matched game. We mix and match different games as players come off court.
Most players bring their own racquets, but we do have a few available to borrow if you're new to badminton or visiting Brighton. We supply plastic shuttles.
What it costs
Court fees: We charge £8 per session which covers the cost of hiring the hall for two hours. On Wednesdays this is split £5.75 to BLAGSS and £2.25 directly to the leisure centre (or £18.70 annually).
New to BLAGSS? Non-members are welcome to join us on Wednesdays. Tuesday sessions are currently at capacity so unfortunately we are unable to welcome any new players. You can attend your first session without an annual BLAGSS membership - just drop us an email at badminton@blagss.uk so we know to expect you, and bring a card to pay for the session.
Returning players: If you enjoyed the session and want to come back you'll need to sign up as a BLAGSS member and register for each session using the options below. Payments are non-refundable, but are transferable.
Regular players: At the start of each month you'll be able to pay for the whole month in advance using an option below. For committing to the month you'll get a 25% discount, which means even if you miss a session you won't be out of pocket.
Play every Wednesday in April
£3.75 per session for each of the five Wednesdays in April, plus
£2.25 paid to the Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre each week. You can also
sign up for an annual Fusion Leisure membership for £18.70, which avoids
the Leisure Centre fee.
We'll have two courts available every week. Numbers capped at 16.
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£3.75 per session for each of the four Wednesdays in May, plus
£2.25 paid to the Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre each week. You can also
sign up for an annual Fusion Leisure membership for £18.70, which avoids
the Leisure Centre fee.
We'll have two courts available every week. Numbers capped at 16.
We a WhatsApp community for easier communication between our regular members. If you would like to join please let Kevin know when you attend a session.
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