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Welcome to the website of the
OBF Social Badminton Club
 
Did you know that Bicester, Oxfordshire, UK, has two thriving badminton clubs?
 
Our OBF Social Badminton Club is for recreational players looking to start the game, improve their play, want to play occasionally, or even trying to keep fit !
 
We are a friendly and informal club who play on Tuesday nights at the Cooper School sports hall, Bicester, Oxfordshire, UK.
The hall is operated by Cherwell Distirct Council and thus we are open to everyone, and have all 4 courts to ourselves.
 
Currently, the club runs from 8pm to 10pm every Tuesday, and the cost is £3 per person for the evening, on a pay-as-you-play basis.
We normally have a court set aside for beginners and juniors, so there is no need to feel out of your depth.
 
Our sessions are open to anyone aged 14+
 
All shuttles are provided, and we have spare rackets available for those who just want to give the game a go without splashing out.
 
---   In fact, your first evening is FREE   ---
 
That's right, why not come along for a try - it will cost you nothing !!!
 
If you feel like coming along, please phone Bea on T:01869-600952, email Mel at 0309@bicesterbadminton.co.uk , or just turn up on the night and ask for Bea, Leisa or Mel.
  
Coaching is available on both stroke play and tactics for those wishing to improve their game, and we hold occasional competition nights for those wanting to test their skills against others in an informal way.
 
For those wishing to compete in a formal league setting, we are pleased to be associated with the Bicester Badminton Club, who represent Bicester in the Banbury Town Badminton League and the Oxford & District Badminton League. The BBC is always looking for competitive players of all ages who want to play regularly. The club plays at the Bicester Sports Centre on Friday nights. 
 
 
 

 
And finally, don't forget Badminton England.
I heartily recommend a trip to the All-England Open Championships, held in March every year, and only a 15 minute walk from Birmingham Moor Street station. 
 
 
 
LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
 
 
17 November 2009
Will be our second coaching night. Following on from serving and footwork practice, this time we will be looking at the clear and drop shots.
 
3 November 2009
BIG COACHING NEWS . . .
Yes, we are pleased to announce that on Tuesday 3rd November, we will be having our first club training session run by a Badminton England Level 2 Coach. This is an exciting development for the club, with hopes to provide a more structured approach for everyone and enable our most talented players top progress to representing the town, the county, or who knows, even the country!
The coach will be back once a month to expand on skills and fitness.
 
13 October 2009
Now that we are back to 8pm start time, I think it's time for a little competition!
Yes, sign up with a friend on the night to take part in our friendly handicap ladder and let's see who comes out on top.
 
22 September 2009
A very busy night on our last early start. From now on we will be at our regular winter time of 8pm until 10pm, every Tuesday. It is possible that we will arrange a competition night for 6th October.
You have been warned!
 
15 September 2009
It was a good night, with William in particular starting to play very well. Just to remind everyone that next Tuesday 22nd will be our last session at 7pm - 9pm.
From Tuesday 29th September we will be at our regular winter time of 8pm till 10pm. We suggest that younger children (11yrs to 14yrs) should attend for the first hour, as ages 15 to 85 will be given priority after 9pm.
 
4 August 2009
A very interesting night of singles badminton. Another win to Douglas, with Bea, Mel and Chris filling the top of the table. Next competition on Tuesday 1st September, which will also be the last chance for the juniors to attend as it's the end of the summer holidays.
 
10 July 2009
Now that we are back at Cooper School, on Tuesday 4th August, we will have a small doubles competition during the evening (start about 8pm). This will allow the juniors to attend as normal, and still provide a bit of fun for the regular players.
Don't worry if you are new to the club, we'll be gentle on you!

01 July 2009
It was good to be back at Cooper School sports hall again, with all 4 courts available to us. It was also good to see some new faces. We also had 3 juniors with us for the first hour.
Bea coached the youngsters, Mel helped the new players and Douglas worked with the boys team in practising their singles match techniques.