You can play badminton in North London at either Finsbury Leisure Centre or Sobell Leisure Centre.
Hours of Play
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Squash |
Badminton |
Table Tennis |
| Weekdays |
7.20am – 10pm |
9.30am – 9.30pm |
10am – 4.40pm |
| Saturdays |
9.20am – 5.20pm |
9am – 5pm |
9.20am – 5.20pm |
| Sundays |
9.20am – 8.40pm |
9.30am – 9.30pm |
9.20am – 8.40pm |
Off Peak Times
| Badminton |
9.30am – 3.30pm |
| Weekdays term time only (depending on availability) |
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| Squash |
9am – 4pm |
| Weekdays all year round |
How to book
Squash and badminton bookings are taken from 8am.
Izz Card holders can book 7 days in advance by telephone, via the website or in person and pay on the day. E-bookings start 15 minutes after telephone and personal bookings.
Non members can book up to 5 days in advance by visiting the centre and making payment in person or by credit card payment via the phone or website.
Cancellations
No payment is required if the cancellation is 48 hours prior to the booking. Full payment is required if cancellation is within 48 hours of the booking. You cannot cancel via the website.
Saturday Badminton Clinic
The clinics are coached sessions with organised games. No need to book, just turn up and play. Equipment will be provided or you may bring your own.
| Saturday |
10am – 12.30pm |
| Juniors All Abilities* |
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| Saturday |
12.00 – 3pm |
Adults All Abilities |
Sobell Badminton Club
All players who attend the Sobell Badminton Club are required to abide by the rules of the club and are asked to read and sign these on their first session. Equipment is not provided.
Organised Play & Play Sessions
This is run using the peg system for the first 75 minutes and ensures mixed ability games. After 75mins players will be grouped according to their standards and the games will be supervised by Mark Tsang. No coaching will be provided but players may seek advice when needed.
Friday |
7.30am – 10.30pm |
| Improvers / intermediate and advanced Juniors |
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| Sunday |
4 – 6.30pm |
| Beginners and improvers |
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Complete beginners must attend our Tuesday coaching course before playing in the club. Beginners must have some basic skills and knowledge of the game. Improvers are those players who have played badminton for more than three years and who are at ease with their game.
Structured Coached Sessions
This session will be run by the coaches Leon Mitchell & Cheng Ong. Both are qualified coaches of the Badminton England Association. Whilst training and coaching are an integral part of the club we are happy to accommodate players who just want to turn up and play games only. If you choose this option, please do not expect to be playing with the advanced players. However, this is up to the discretion of the coach.
Sunday |
4.30 – 6.30pm |
| Juniors All Ages / Abilities* |
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| Sunday |
6.30 – 9.30pm |
| Adults & Juniors (16 – 18yrs) Intermediate / Advanced |
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| Tuesday |
7.30 – 10.30pm |
| Adults and Juniors Intermediate / Advanced |
Intermediate are players with good racquet skills and tactical knowledge of the game. Advanced are players who have played in league or county matches.
* Children under 8 must be accompanied by a guardian (16+) at all times.
Shuttles and Rackets are also available to purchase.
Adult Badminton Courses (Sobell)
Six week courses for beginners, improvers and intermediates. Max of 8 people per course. Course content includes laws of the game, serves, strokes, tactics and defence. Equipment is not provided.
Please contact the instructor (Cheng Ong) on 07802 685 713 to arrange for a quick assessment before booking to ensure which course is right for you.
Course Dates 2008
All courses take place on Tuesday.
Beginners 7.30 - 8.30pm
22nd April - 27th May
3rd June - 8th July
2nd Sept - 7th Oct
14th Oct - 18th Nov
Improvers 8.30 - 9.30pm
22nd April - 27th May
3rd June - 8th July
2nd Sept - 7th Oct
14th Oct - 18th Nov
Prices
Standard - £40
Izz Card - £37
Refunds are not given on courses.
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