Sessions & Club Nights
At Icarus Badminton Club, our weekly sessions offer a great mix of sociable and competitive play. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, enjoy well-matched games, or just stay active in a friendly setting, our sessions provide the ideal environment.
Session Schedule
Our club sessions are held every Wednesday at Hitchin Boys’ School Sports Centre. Here’s how our evening is structured:
We play for 49 weeks of the year, with just a short break over Christmas and one Wednesday off in the summer, depending on sports centre availability.
There’s no pegboard or formal rotation system – players organise games informally and courteously throughout the evening. If you wish to take a rest, you can opt out of a game.
19:30 – 20:20
Two courts are available for early arrivals to warm up, practice, or enjoy informal games.
20:20 – 22:00
With all four courts available, we organise doubles matches to ensure everyone gets plenty of game time.
What to Expect
Venue
The hall features a lacquered wooden sports floor, which offers solid grip and a small amount of cushioning — ideal for movement, jumping, and fast-paced play.
Shuttles
We use Yonex Mavis 600 medium-speed shuttles during all club sessions. These are the standard used in local league matches.
Friendly Environment
Our sessions are welcoming and sociable, perfect for making new friends and enjoying the game.
Skill Development
Benefit from playing with a variety of partners and opponents, which helps in improving your skills and strategies.
Snap Sessions
Extra court time when you want it
In addition to our regular Wednesday club nights, we occasionally organise ad-hoc snap sessions—typically every couple of weeks. These informal sessions give members a chance to get extra court time, sharpen their skills, or just enjoy more badminton in a relaxed setting.
Snap sessions are optional, open to all members, and a great way to fit in a few extra games outside of the usual schedule.
