About Us

 Club History

• Formed in the mid-1990s at the Guttman Centre, Stoke Mandeville

• Moved to Quarrendon and Meadowcroft during refurbishment works

• Made the centre our permanent “home” in 2007

• Became a not-for-profit Club run by an elected Committee

In 2018, we received a grant from AVDC (now Bucks Council) to help launch a new Short Tennis club for over-50s.

In 2025, we received a grant from Bucks Council to help continue ??? 

Members come from many backgrounds, and lasting friendships are often made. We also enjoy social events such as bowling, gliding, Christmas dinners, and even trips to the National Badminton Championships.

Membership

• Open to men and women aged 50+

• Use this link Membership to complete your membership details or Contact Us 

• You’ll be invited to a trial playing session before confirming membership
  
  

This session helps to:

1. Let you decide if the Club is right for you

2. Check compatibility and playing suitability with our members

If space is full, you may be placed on our Waiting List.

Fees

• No joining or annual subscription fees

• £5.00 per session, payable on the day

• Fees reviewed at the AGM (normally April each year)

Court Preparation

• Nets and stands are stored at the rear of the hall

• First arrivals are asked to set them up

• Last players of the day return equipment, switch off lights, and turn off air circulation fans

Playing Code

• Relaxed and friendly atmosphere

• Competitive spirit is welcomed, but fairness and courtesy are expected at all times

• Disputes are referred to watching members – or replayed with a “let”

Game Selection Procedure

• We play Doubles Badminton and Short Tennis only

• Games are organised fairly using a Peg Board System

• Ensures a good mix of partners and abilities

• Members must follow the system to avoid bias or exclusion

• New members will have the system explained when they join

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Game Selection – Peg Board System

The Club uses the Peg Board System, which ensures a good mix of partners and abilities.

• Members are expected to adhere to the system to avoid bias and any conflict of interest.

• Any member who feels overlooked in the selection process should raise this during the session. No one should be left out, even unintentionally.

• The system is simple, but the details are best explained to new members once they join.

📌 Note: The peg board and player’s pegs are stored in a locked Club cupboard in the Kitchen Area.
Keys are held by nominated members, who open the cupboard upon arrival.

Domestic Arrangements

• The Club has access to the kitchen areas (via the Centre Lobby).

• Hot and cold refreshments are free.

• Members are encouraged to:

  • Prepare drinks for themselves and others during sessions

  • Help with washing up at the end of play

  • Ensure all materials are stored away and cupboards locked

Afterwards, keys should be handed to the nominated member or, if absent, retained until the next session.

Health and Safety

• The Club has Insurance for 3rd Party Liability only. Members should arrange personal accident cover if required.

• A comprehensive First Aid kit is available for minor injuries. Emergency services will be contacted for serious incidents.

• The Community Centre also provides access to a Defibrillator.

• Members should:

  • Keep personal belongings on or under chairs to prevent trip hazards

  • Act responsibly at all times to minimise risk of accidents

Suspension or Termination of Membership

In the unlikely event of unacceptable conduct, the Club reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership.

• Suspension or termination is the sole decision of the Committee.

• Except in the most serious cases, members will be invited to meet with the Committee (or nominated representatives) before a final decision.

• At this meeting:

  • Evidence will be reviewed

  • Suspension (for a limited period) or termination will be confirmed

  • Committee decisions are final

📄 The Club also operates a Complaints Procedure, available as a downloadable document on request.
📑 All policy documents relating to rules, guidelines, and safety are also available.