A Conversation with Our Director of Training
You might ask, what is Friendly Monday? Or, what is casual play and reserved court time? We asked Patty Malone to help us understand our club lingo.
Question? Our schedule designates Monday’s as "Friendly Monday's." What type of player would enjoy that day?
Answer: On Friendly Monday, the focus is on casual play. Now, what does that mean? First, we don’t use aggressive shots, like slams and forceful downward
trajectory shots. It’s a great day for both casual and new players. The advanced players use that day to practice strategy and soft shots.
Question? Can you tell us about Reserved Court Time. How do we reserve a court?
Answer: Reserved Court time is used when club members set up their own practice or games. During reserved court time our members are free to line up
their own games. If there is a person or group that you'd like to get some extra court time with, this is the time you would use. Or, if you simply
want to improve your skills by practicing shots or footwork, this is the perfect time to do so. To reserve a court for play, contact Patty Malone.
We hold Orientation sessions during reserved court time. The gym will not be open for court reservations to play games during the
Orientation.
Question? What is the difference between casual play and competitive play?
Answer: Casual play is a tone of play which is light-hearted and fun with little emphasis on the score of the game. The main element in a casual game is that
everyone participate in hitting the bird and that everyone is having a good time on the court. Competitive play is a more serious type of play which is
score-oriented. The member concentrates on strategy and winning points. Bird/body contact is not unusual. Badminton rules are carefully respected
during competitive play.
Question? What type of player can take advantage of Open Court Times
Answer: All levels and types of play are welcome. Both casual and competitive games are played. Everyone participates during open court time -
casual players, beginners, and advanced. We may have a casual game going on one court and a competitive game being played on the other court.
The important thing is that our Team Designator puts the teams together so that the skill level on each side of the net is evenly matched. Everyone has fun.
Question? What type of badminton is played on Thursday evening?
Answer: "A" level competitive play. This court time is devoted to serious high level competitive play. Thursday court time is set aside for
highly competitive play.
If you still have this vision of backyard badminton you played as a child, you should come by and just have a look at the type of play we offer
the competitive player ho wants a good work out and stiff competition. We have a nationally ranked Seniors Champion who joins us every Thursday
night as well as Senior Olympic State Medal winners.
Question? Our schedule designates Monday’s as "Friendly Monday's." What type of player would enjoy that day?
Answer: On Friendly Monday, the focus is on casual play. Now, what does that mean? First, we don’t use aggressive shots, like slams and forceful downward
trajectory shots. It’s a great day for both casual and new players. The advanced players use that day to practice strategy and soft shots.
Question? Can you tell us about Reserved Court Time. How do we reserve a court?
Answer: Reserved Court time is used when club members set up their own practice or games. During reserved court time our members are free to line up
their own games. If there is a person or group that you'd like to get some extra court time with, this is the time you would use. Or, if you simply
want to improve your skills by practicing shots or footwork, this is the perfect time to do so. To reserve a court for play, contact Patty Malone.
We hold Orientation sessions during reserved court time. The gym will not be open for court reservations to play games during the
Orientation.
Question? What is the difference between casual play and competitive play?
Answer: Casual play is a tone of play which is light-hearted and fun with little emphasis on the score of the game. The main element in a casual game is that
everyone participate in hitting the bird and that everyone is having a good time on the court. Competitive play is a more serious type of play which is
score-oriented. The member concentrates on strategy and winning points. Bird/body contact is not unusual. Badminton rules are carefully respected
during competitive play.
Question? What type of player can take advantage of Open Court Times
Answer: All levels and types of play are welcome. Both casual and competitive games are played. Everyone participates during open court time -
casual players, beginners, and advanced. We may have a casual game going on one court and a competitive game being played on the other court.
The important thing is that our Team Designator puts the teams together so that the skill level on each side of the net is evenly matched. Everyone has fun.
Question? What type of badminton is played on Thursday evening?
Answer: "A" level competitive play. This court time is devoted to serious high level competitive play. Thursday court time is set aside for
highly competitive play.
If you still have this vision of backyard badminton you played as a child, you should come by and just have a look at the type of play we offer
the competitive player ho wants a good work out and stiff competition. We have a nationally ranked Seniors Champion who joins us every Thursday
night as well as Senior Olympic State Medal winners.