Frequently Asked Questions

 Tuesday evenings. 7-9pm. Atlantis Leisure Centre. The season starts around the 3rd week in September, and ends just before the clocks change in March.

2024-5 Clubnight Fees (per night):

£5

We do not charge a membership fee - just turn up and play!

No - 

we don't charge a membership fee, just a fixed price per session. Just turn up and play, and come and go to any sessions as suits you.

We are an adult club, but competent under-18s are invited when accompanied by a responsible adult also attending clubnight. Please contact the club for more details.
Under 16's would be much better suited to attending the Oban High School club for students on a Monday night.
Benderloch Village Hall run a club for Primary and Secondary pupils on a Wednesday night. Please get in touch for more details.

We ask that you have the ability to maintain a rally, and understand the basic rules of Badminton. We have players of all standards from relative beginner to County standard. 

Above all else we try and arrange games to be fun, so please do not be offended if we change the order of play to create balanced games. It's no fun for anyone - experienced or otherwise - to play a mis-matched game. 

Yes - 

guests and visitors welcome, you will need to bring non-marking shoes but there are rackets to borrow for free. We provide shuttles.

• Payment method - Card / Contactless / Google Pay / Apple Pay, or cash (exact change please)

• Suitable clothes - non-marking trainers are essential.

• Your own kit - racket if possible, drinks bottle, towel

1. Come straight through to the Main Sports Hall - you don't need to check in or pay at Reception.

2. Sign In on the attendance sheet.

3. Pay £5  to us in the Hall (not at Reception). We accept cards, contactless and cash

4. Write your name on a peg and put it at the back of the queue on the board, then wait on a chair until your game is on. 

Contactless Card/ Apple Pay / Google Pay is preferred. We accept cash but have limited change.

Yes- leisure centre rackets are available to borrow for free

See How We Play for more information

(Sometimes we change this format to suit numbers, so please just ask if you are unsure)

When you arrive, please sign in and pay in the hall - we have a desk set up with all the details.

Then, depending on how the clubnight is being run, either  write your name on the bottom of the GAMES LIST sheet of paper, or write your name on a peg and place it at the back of the waiting queue on the board.

Take a seat until picked to play. Feel free to warm up on a free court, but be prepared to be kicked off when games start!

Just a few pointers:

• It is your responsibility to add your name/peg to the waiting list at the end of your game.

• Please don't be offended if you are overlooked for a game on the odd occasion in order to make games balanced and enjoyable.

• Likewise be conscious of your fellow players and ensure everyone has an equal time on court, especially new players who may not know who best to pick.

• No-one likes an unbalanced game - please don't be afraid of asking more experienced players for informal coaching if you would like to be stretched, but at the same time please don't be offended if you are asked to choose a more balanced game if the pairings are wildly incompatible. 

Choosing games is always always the biggest point of contention at any badminton club. Above all else please be kind and considerate to your fellow players. 

No - please just turn up at Atlantis, come straight through into the main Sports Hall.

Yes of course - 

guests are welcome.

Mainly doubles badminton games - mixed and level doubles to 21. This makes best use of court space. Singles games are available should court space allow - usually towards the end of the night. 

6 courts available for Autumn 2024, but this may change with demand

Feather shuttles - currently Babloat #2

Yes - shuttles are included in the clubnight fee

We can offer informal help and assistance from our experienced members, but we don't have a dedicated coach.

If there is demand, we can host coaching sessions through BadmintonScotland.

Yes - 

The club competes in the annual Argyll Cup competition between Oban, Dunoon, Lochgilphead and Campbeltown. This takes place in January/February each year.

Team members often travel to Glasgow and the Highlands to compete in various BadmintonScotland tournaments.

Younger players play in the Argyll Junior Leagues, and highschool tournaments

The club hosts a number of sponsored tournaments throughout the year. See the club Facebook page for the latest details