Well, we knew things could move fast, but we weren't expecting the news on December 19th.

Buckinghamshire, and therefore Badminton Wycombe are now in Tier 4.  As with all indoor sports facilities, we are required to close until further notice.

Yesterday, the government announced that Buckinghamshire, amongst other regions, would be moving to Tier 3 from 00.01 am tomorrow (Saturday, December 19).  Tier 3 places further restrictions on what badminton may be played according to government and Badminton England guidance. Below are the forms of Badminton that the Centre can offer, whilst we remain in Tier 3:

1. Adults may only play singles or doubles with other people from their SAME household / support bubble unless it is a 1-2-1 coaching session from one of the Centre's approved coaches
2. Under 18s may continue to play singles and doubles outside of their household / support bubble as well as receive coaching sessions
3. Under 18s may continue to attend structured group sessions where there is a maximum ratio of 15 players to one coach

Because of these restrictions and the limited number of members who are likely to be able to meet these strict criteria, the Centre has made the following decisions regarding opening times across the Christmas period.

• The Centre will be closing from 11pm this evening (Friday, December 18)
• The Centre will be open December 28, 29 and 30, 9am - 5pm
• The Centre will re-open from Monday, January 4, 2021

Whilst this isn't the news we were wanting to send just before Christmas, we do thank all our members for their patience during these ever changing times.  We do wish you and your families a happy and healthy time over the festive period and a much better 2021.

Badminton Wycombe is celebrating the news that three of our Wycombe performance players have been selected to represent England at the European Team Championships to be held in Kazam Russia, from February 13 to 18.

Congratulations to David Jones (19), Abigail Holden (18) and Freya Patel-Redfern (17).

This great news even made the last edition of the Bucks Free Press.  You can read the article by clicking on the button below.

Possibly the most important change at the Centre recently, as part of our continual review of our duty of care to all users of the Centre, is our investment in an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).  This life-saving piece of kit is located at reception next to the First Aid box.

In the event of an emergency, please alert a member of staff.  Instructions on how to use the AED are located on the wall in reception, as well as on the right-hand side as you enter the badminton hall.  The AED will actually talk a user through CPR and how to use the device.

Bar Serving Times
Whilst the Bar area remains open at all times that the Centre is open, the serving times have been adjusted to help in closing the Centre on time.

As of November 8, 2017 bar serving times are:

Wednesday: 7pm - 10.45pm
Thursday: 7pm - 10.45pm
Friday: 7pm - 10.45pm
Sunday: 7pm - 10.30pm

Drinking up time is 10 minutes and members are reminded to please vacate the premises by 11.20pm at the latest.

End of Sessions
We are politely asking all players to vacate courts at the end of your sessions in a prompt and timely manner.  This helps other users start on time and Centre staff clear the hall at the end of the evening.

Badminton Wycombe staff may turn the lights out on courts that are still being used after the paid-for time, as is common practice in other facilities around the country.  Sufficient lighting will always be provided to show players safely to the exit.

All players welcome, members and non members of the Centre.
Teams need not be connected to a Club or to a League to enter.
All players welcome, members and non-members!
Teams need not be connected to a league or club to enter.

Entering a Team into Summer League 2017

• Teams are to consist of 4 players (2 men and 2 women) with additional men and women on the registration form as reserves.
• Please complete a registration form and pay £10.
• You can download a registration form and pay at reception or enter and pay online.
• The cost per match is £30 per team (£7.50 per player).
• Entries with their registration fee must be received before Wednesday 24th May.
• Matches start week commencing 29th May.
  

Badminton Wycombe was privilidged to enjoy the presence of Team GB's Badminton Men's Doubles 2016 Olympic Bronze medalists Marcus Ellis and Chris Langridge on December 15.  Exhibition matches and sessions with Centre Members were enjoyed by over 140 people.  Read the full report for more details and photos from the evening.

December 28, saw the return of our Christmas Badminton Singles Tournament and the Badminton Centre opening especially for the event.  Under Colin's organisation a great time was had by all, with impressive prizes too!

Jason improved on his 2nd place last year to take the title - Congratulations!

On Saturday, July 2, we will be holding our second Badminton Wycombe Singles Tournament.  The tournament is open to all Centre Members and gives you the opportunity to play against the likes of EPT players and Performance Centre Head Coach and current National Badminton League Champion, Gary Fox.