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There are 5 badminton courts with hardwood floors, with both main floor and upper level viewing areas.
 

BADMINTON PROFESSIONALS


DAVE HUMBLE, HEAD BADMINTON PRO
Dave Humble, our Head Badminton Professional, has been at the Club for about 12 years. Dave’s Badminton career has been a very international one since he first started here at the Club in 1988. Dave went to Ottawa to train for the Olympics in which he participated in the 1992 Olympic Games held in Barcelona. After successfully representing his county he then went off to Australia in 1994 to coach at the Institute of Sport. We are very thankful that even though Dave has traveled the world, and seen many things, his travels have always brought him back to the Club.
Dave and the coaching team have had many successes at the Calgary Winter Club, from coaching provincial and national champions, to having a full and vibrant junior program. Dave feels that there is no better feeling than seeing the kids grow up and continue to participate in programs at higher levels because they truly enjoy the sport of Badminton. The Badminton section has a very team oriented atmosphere, there are many of the older badminton players that will take the time to teach and show some of the younger players the basic skills of the sport. The Calgary Winter Club is very proud to have retained our team of professionals for so long and that is why our badminton program will continue to be successful for years to come.

JEFF WHITE, ASSISTANT BADMINTON PRO
We are very excited to welcome Jeff White back at the Club as our newly appointed Badminton Professional after being away for six years. Jeff worked at the Club from 1994-2005 before leaving to take the Executive Director's position with Badminton Canada. Jeff was Badminton Alberta's High Performance Coach for three years and he has coached numerous Provincial and National Champions. Jeff is a Level 4 Coach and he is the current National Team Coach. In addition, Jeff is aspiring to coach the Canadian Team at the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games in London, England.

 

LADDERS

BENNY HILL ENGLISH DOUBLES LADDER
English doubles is that funky game that puts a new twist on the doubles strategy, and is a fantastic workout. Clinic and rules will be given the first week of the program.

OPEN CO-ED DOUBLES LADDER
Members register as a single, and are paired with comparable ability levels regardless of gender. This weekly ladder encompasses beginner to advanced level players.

COMPETITIVE SINGLES LADDER
Designed for the competitive/tournament singles player. Programs follow a ladder format, with participants finding a competitive niche on a weekly basis.

9-12 CO-ED Junior LADDER
Players are organized into games of doubles and singles, alternating weeks. Players move up and down the ladder based on previous week’s scores.

13-16 CO-ED JUNIOR LADDER
Players are organized into games of doubles and singles, alternating weeks. Players move up and down the ladder based on previous week’s scores.

LADIES COFFEE CLUB LADDER
A badminton ladder designed for all levels of play. The Ladies Coffee Club Ladder plays on Monday afternoon and Thursday mornings each week.

TUESDAY LADIES LADDER
This ladder is designed for all levels of players from Coffee Clubbers to Friday Ladies. Players participate individually.

FRIDAY LADIES DROP-IN
All levels are welcome for the Friday Ladies Drop-In. Professionals will organize games throughout the morning each week.

OPEN SINGLES LADDER
Designed for club players who do not wish to participate in club/provincial tournaments, but wish to further their game of singles with players of similar ability.

WEDNESDAY DOUBLES LADDER
Designed for Club players who wish to participate in a weekly doubles ladder. This ladder is less competitive than the super league.

SUPER LEAGUE
Players are organized into boxes and play competitive matches within their group each week with the movement happening every four weeks.

MONDAY DOUBLES LADDER
Each Monday (6:30-8:00 pm & 8:00-9:30 pm) there are two ladders that involve playing with a set partner against other teams. All levels welcome.


GROUP PROGRAMS/LESSONS

HEAVY HITTERS
This badminton lesson provides an introduction to the sport of badminton with an emphasis on fun and overall motor coordination. Adults are required to attend each session.

ADVANCED JUNIOR LESSON
Players are introduced to basic drills, advanced footwork and tactical applications. There is a high focus on game application.

BEGINNER LESSONS
Children are introduced to strokes, facts and rules of the sport. Participants increase racquet awareness and hand eye coordination.

INTERMEDIATE LESSON
Children are taught refined stroking techniques, and are introduced to court movement. Players are allowed to rally with other players in game situations which focus on the rules and etiquette of badminton

CARDIO BADMINTON
You will enjoy this hour of badminton incorporating footwork and drills in a fun atmosphere, at the same time burning those un-wanted calories. All abilities are welcome.

SQUASHMINTON
This dual sport (badminton & Squash) class for juniors will focus on learning the fundamental movements, learning the basics in each sport and most of all have FUN!