About Us
We are a Badminton England registered club based in the heart of Stockton-on-Tees.
During league season we play in both the Tees Active Badminton League and the Darlington & District Badminton League .
We are always interested in meeting new players who have a keen interest in the sport and enjoy playing badminton at a good competitive level.
If you are interested in joining us for a session at Teessides Premier Badminton Club Night, please contact us using the contact details below.
Sessions
Friday
Club Night
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Our club night is primarily for members only, however, we usually have spaces available for guests.
If you would like to visit for a session, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page. - Visitor Cost: £5.00
- Shuttles: Feathers
- Format: Doubles
- Level: Competitive
- Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Frequently Asked Questions
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When and where do you play?
We operate 4 courts at the North Shore Academy in Stockton-on-Tees (sorry American chums, not Stockton, California!), we play every Friday night (excluding Bank Holidays) from 7:30pm until 9:30pm. Our venue has ample secure and free parking, changing rooms and shower facilities are also available. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a Google map of our location.
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Can I just turn up and play?
Unfortunately not, our club night is primarily for our members. However we usually have a few spaces available for guests. Our club nights are structured as a mini round robin tournament which is preset prior to the session and to facilitate this, we keep on top of the numbers attending to ensure a jam-packed evening. If you would like to visit, and to avoid disappointment, please contact us beforehand (contact details at the bottom of this page).
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What equipment do I need to play badminton?
You will need a badminton racket, the club does not have any spare rackets to loan out. We would recommend bringing more than one racket depending on the level you play at, just in case you snap your strings.
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Can I get my racket restrung there?
We offer a racket restringing service, just pop along with your racket or drop us a message via our Facebook site.
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Is there an age limit for joining the club?
For insurance purposes, we can only accept players who are above 18 years old.
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What skill level do I need to be to play?
As this is a competitive club, we would expect any visitor to be able to understand the rules of the game and be able to play at an intermediate level.
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Is there coaching available for beginners?
We currently do not offer any coaching, other players will gladly give tips if asked, but it is for this reason we cannot cater for complete beginners.
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Are there tournaments or leagues that the club participates in?
We currently participate in both the Tees Valley Badminton League and the Darlington & District Badminton League. We also enter into local tournaments as and when they appear. The league season is active from October to April each year. Outside of that time, we organise and regularly play friendlies against other clubs in the area both at home and away.
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Can I play for the club in the league and tournaments?
Absolutely! Whilst all players can play in the league, it is not a requirement. All players that express an interest in league play will get to play in either or both of the leagues we commit to during the season. You'll need to be an official member of the the club via Badminton England, but we can help you with that.
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What is membership, how much does it cost and what does it include?
As we actively participate in the Badminton England registered leagues, during league season all our players need to be registered with the club to be able to play in any of the leagues we compete it.
Our membership fee for the 2023/24 season is £120 which includes:
- Badminton England Registration
- Club insurance
- Free club nights during league season (no need to pay Friday club night fee)
- More feather shuttlecocks than you could shake a stick at
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Is it just all about the badminton at Westgate?
Funny you should ask!
We're big believers in camaraderie and getting on well with each other. The majority of our members live in Stockton and as a result, tend to mingle together quite a bit. A number of us travelled down to Birmingham for a long weekend to watch the All England Badminton Open and plan to do it again next year. During the summer months it's not unheard of for a late night after game BBQ and other not as formal social events. So, it's mostly about badminton, but more about having a good time.
Contact Us
Location
North Shore Academy
Talbot Street
Stockton-on-Tees
TS20 2AY
westgatebc1@gmail.com
Call
+44 7722 803 304