Frequently Asked Questions

For other questions, ask any officer listed in the Executive Board page or email us!

Email: uazbadminton@gmail.com

Why should I join?

Have a passion and/or interest for badminton? Our club is a great place to meet other badminton players from all different backgrounds/experiences/skill levels. We promote recreational as well as competitive badminton, teach beginner/intermediate training classes, fund players for local/regional/national tournaments, and host tournaments!

How do I join the club/play?

It’s easy! Head over to our membership page in the menu above and

1) Fill out our google form

2) Join us on DoSportsEasy

*Only UA affiliated persons (students, staff, and faculty) are able to become an official UABC member.

Once steps above are complete, you will be an official member. We will NOT allow non-members to play for liability reasons. The University of Arizona REC Center facility staff will remove non-members from the badminton courts during our club practice hours (Friday 6PM-10PM and Sunday 8AM-12PM).

Where do you play?

Our reserved hours of play are located in the South Gym at the University of Arizona’s Main Recreation Center: 1400 E 6th St, Tucson, AZ 85721

When do you play?

We have badminton courts reserved every Friday 6PM-10PM and Sunday 8AM-12PM. All practice/event dates and times are posted in our Google calendar displayed on our homepage. Join our email listserv as we send out email notifications/reminders as well!

Do I have to pay for anything?

Membership Fee: We currently do not have a fee to join.

Registration Fees: If you have signed up for an event/tournament hosted by us, the payment amounts are listed on their respective event pages displayed on our website. Current event pages can be found on the homepage of our website as buttons, and past event pages can be found in our ARCHIVE.

Payment Information:

Who can join the club?

UA students, staff, and faculty are allowed to join the club (students all have an active REC membership that is included in fees). Community members are no longer permitted to join. Please see the NEW MEMBERSHIP REGULATIONS PAGE for more information.

Is the club only for experienced players?

No, we have players of all skill levels in the club! Additionally, we do not have try-outs or cuts. If you are looking for casual play, officers can lead you to players who want to just have fun and play! If you are looking to improve, we have coaching staff and training sessions as well! We also have many serious competitive players who compete in tournaments. Players of all skill levels are welcome!

How do the practice sessions work?

During club hours in the Recreational center, we have a reserved number of courts for club members only. These practice sessions are free-play sessions, where you are free to come and go whenever you need and want. Outside of these hours, there is no guaranteed court space as it is first-come-first-serve involving us and the other sports who use the facilities (volleyball, cheer, basketball, etc.).

Please play one game then exit the court so others may play. Please refrain from playing singles games until the last 2 hours of the practice session. We have many club members, so taking turns is essential to allow every member time to play on our courts.

How often are competitions?

We usually have 2-4 events each semester. This includes lessons, single-day tournaments, multi-weekend tournaments, and team tournaments! All upcoming events for the semester are listed on the homepage of the website, or on our calendar displayed on our homepage.

Are there out of state/town competitions?

There are out of state/town competitions. If you are a student and interested in playing or representing the University of Arizona in out of state competitions, there may be sponsorship opportunities for you, so please approach an officer for more info.

If I sign up for a membership, do I have to come every practice?

You do not have to come to every practice as they are of the free-play format, unless you are participating in the events during those practice sessions.

Does the club provide equipment?

The club has limited equipment to lend. The club lends items such as racquets, and used shuttles. The club does not lend items such as shoes or clothing. The Rec center has badminton rackets and shuttles for checkout to Rec center members. However, we recommend players own their own equipment, as loaner equipment is not guarenteed.