Meeanee Badminton Club

Meeanee Badminton Club is the largest badminton club in Hawke's Bay, located in Napier, New Zealand. The club offers club sessions throughout the year, providing opportunities for players of all abilities to come and play the sport they love.

Club sessions take place on Monday nights from mid-March to the end of October, Thursday nights all year round, and Wednesday mornings throughout the year. The club also has a dedicated session for juniors on Thursday evenings from 5:30pm to 7pm, catering to primary and secondary school students aged 8 and above.

The club is based at the Meeanee Indoor Sport Centre on Gavin Black Street in Meeanee. The venue provides a well-equipped facility for players to enjoy their games and improve their skills.

Membership fees for the year 2022 are as follows: seniors pay $135, full-time students pay $100, and juniors pay $80 (with no weekly shuttle fee). Juniors who attend both the senior and junior club pay a reduced fee of $100, subject to approval by the committee. For non-affiliated players attending only the Wednesday morning sessions, the membership fee is $70. The shuttle fee for Meeanee members is $4 per session, while junior players enjoy a free shuttle fee.

Casual fees for non-members are $12 per session, and other affiliated club members pay $8 per session.

For more information about the club and its activities, interested individuals can visit the Meeanee Badminton Club's Facebook page or contact the club's president, Lynda Watson, at 06 870 0357 or the club captain, Steve Dunn, at 027 200 2985. Pradeep Minhas serves as the club's secretary and can be reached at 022 630 8658.

In addition, Meeanee Badminton Club offers the option to hire a court for those who want to play socially with friends or family. These court bookings can be made online through the Pay to Play system, available at the following link: https://www. pay2play. Nz/venues/about/81.

Players must bring their own racquets, shuttles, and non-marking shoes for these casual play sessions.

Overall, Meeanee Badminton Club is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for badminton enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the sport or a seasoned player seeking competitive opportunities, this club offers a variety of sessions to cater to your needs.