badminton players?

John Billings	Posted Jan 8, 2012 10:25 PM Link to this discussion
floydwilde Wellington, NZ Post #: 1	About 6 months ago, I got reintroduced to badminton, after only playing a few times as a kid. Found I really enjoy the game and now I find my self trying to insert the topic of badminton into most conversations I have. So anyhow I recently moved here and haven't met any badminton players yet, but I live near the Hataitai badminton hall and keen to have a match anytime. I haven't been over to the hall yet, so not sure what the details are all I've heard is it's expensive. Seem like club nights don't start up till March, so I'd be keen to meetup with anyone who might be a member already and get some tips and check out the place, or if you wouldn't mind checking out the club with me and having a game, I'll be happy to pay for the court fees :)
Linc	Posted Jan 8, 2012 10:31 PM Link to this reply
user 22472861 Wellington, NZ Post #: 1	Hey there John, I would be happy to put an Intro to Badminton up to see if there are some AWers who might like to try it out. Also, you may contact AW member Geoff Palmer via the site -- I'm pretty sure he's a regular player.
Geoff Palmer	Posted Jan 9, 2012 10:40 PM Link to this reply
user 10484872 Wellington, NZ Post #: 8	Not exactly regular, (or very good!), but I've played at Hataitai a few times with friends. I'm sure we could sort something out.
Jill Larmer	Posted Jan 9, 2012 11:09 PM Link to this reply
user 13601626 Wellington, NZ Post #: 1	Yes - very keen on a badminton meetup for rusty but enthusiastic players! Also happy to contribute to court fees if required for this kind of meetup. Haven't played since Varsity but still fit to thwack a shuttle or four!! Great suggestions guys...
martin baynton	Posted Jan 9, 2012 11:13 PM Link to this reply
user 12096163 Wellington, NZ Post #: 2	I'd be keen for a foursome, used to play a lot years ago, fitness not what it was now but its the sort of game you can cheat fitness a little. Ha, famous last words.
John Billings	Posted Jan 10, 2012 10:05 AM Link to this reply
floydwilde Wellington, NZ Post #: 2	Great, well I have another meetup tonight, and going rock climbing on Thurs. Anyone free Wed say around 6pm? I have much more enthusiasm for the game than actual skill, so don't worry if your a bit rusty :)
martin baynton	Posted Jan 10, 2012 10:21 PM Link to this reply
user 12096163 Wellington, NZ Post #: 3	Yea, I can make it tomorrow at 6pm I don't have a racket though, can we hire with the court do you know?
John Billings	Posted Jan 10, 2012 10:25 PM Link to this reply
floydwilde Wellington, NZ Post #: 3	I have a spare racket. Great I'll meet you there at 6pm :) Wanted to try to get over there today, but couldn't make it. Tomorrow we can find out some more details about if they hire out rackets, and maybe we can organize a larger meetup.
martin baynton	Posted Jan 10, 2012 11:02 PM Link to this reply
user 12096163 Wellington, NZ Post #: 4	Cool, see you there John, and hi Geoff, Jill, Linc, want to come and make it a doubles session? More the merrier.
Linc	Posted Jan 10, 2012 11:50 PM Link to this reply
user 22472861 Wellington, NZ Post #: 2	Cool, see you there John, and hi Geoff, Jill, Linc, want to come and make it a doubles session? More the merrier. Sorry, taking the Newbies Walk -- sounds great though!

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