Racquet Sports

Badminton

Playing badminton is a great way to have fun and stay healthy, whatever your age or level of ability.

Improve your reflexes, hand-to-eye coordination and overall fitness levels with this popular racquet sport.

Whether you’re booking a court as a group, to compete against others or want to learn how to play, the Whitehaven Sports Centre has something for you!

Better works in direct partnership with Badminton England to ensure that badminton is delivered in a systematic way across our leisure centres and, more importantly, provides you with easily accessible sessions when you want them.

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Book a Court

The Whitehaven Sports Centre offers the choice to hire a badminton court for either 60-minutes or 40-minutes; to give more options to play no matter how busy a schedule.

Available to hire most days most days, we would recommend booking ahead of time as our courts book up fast!

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Resolution Drop-In

Resolution Badminton is a drop in session for ages 40+

The session is on every Tuesday and Thursday mornings where like-minded people turn up and play.

It’s a friendly and welcoming environment to play, socialise and keep fit on your terms without the need to find a partner.

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Table Tennis

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Improve your reflexes, hand-to-eye coordination and overall fitness levels with this fun racquet sport.

Table Tennis is played as either doubles (with 4 people around the table), or singles (with 2 people around the table).

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, table tennis is perfect for anyone;  just book a table and come on down!

You can either bring your own paddles and balls, or the Whitehaven Sports Centre can provide them for a small fee.

 Basic (Singles) Rules

  • You score by hitting the ball over the net, and bouncing it on your opponent’s side of the table. If your opponent is unable to return the ball in the same way you gain a point, or if they hit the ball before it bounces you gain a point (unless the ball has left the table).
  • When serving, the ball must bounce once on your side of the table before it goes over the net. If the ball hits the net and goes over you retake the serve, but if it doesn’t go over the net, your opponent gains a point.
  • First to 11 points wins (if the score is 10-10, play until someone gains a 2 point lead)
  • Change who serves every 2 points (if a score is 10-10, change at every point).

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Equipment

To play Badminton, you will need a shuttlecock and a racquet, for Table Tennis, a Paddle and a ball is required; if you don’t have your own, you can hire or purchase one from us!

Hire a Badminton Racquet for £2.50

Buy a Shuttlecock for £3.30

Hire a Table Tennis Paddle for £2.50

For the moment, Table Tennis Balls are included in the booking