Las Vegas open play formats are fairly consistent with open play formats across the U.S. Players simply show up at the scheduled date and time, with appropriate clothing and equipment. Badminton equipment is available at each of the several sites, and information about the equipment is available at Las Vegas Badminton (702) 855-0479. There is a $2 fee at most locations.
Currently the Las Vegas sites do not play the traditional three-game match. We play one game. Scoring goes to 21 points at all sites, and exceptions will be pointed out.
There are court courtesies that are traditionally recognized within the badminton community, and these courtesies are recognized in Las Vegas. These practices may be explained by (or reviewed with) the supervisor at each site. Fundamental to these practices is that each player should take a bird on to the court each time he or she plays. If your bird is not used, it may then be taken back to one's off-court bag afterwards. One more courtesy bears mention. If you are using a court simply for practice or leisurely fun, limit your court time when others are waiting to play.
At every one of our several playing sites in Las Vegas, ice is kept on hand for emergencies. If any player would like to have ice for an ankle, knee, shoulder, etc., you need only to inform the badminton supervisor who will get it for you. If you would like ice, not during play but at the end of the program, inform the supervisor before hand so you don't interrupt shutdown operations.
HOUSE RULES:
- Sign in at the Lobby Desk upon arrival.
- No profanity.
- Each player takes one shuttlecock to the court for EACH game.
- Never walk into or across a court when it is occupied.
- Do not touch nets.
- Play one game only to 21 points, then ALL PLAYERS go off the court.
- Each player must wear gym shoes.
Each player provides their own racket and birds.
Children under the age of 16 are allowed on courts ONLY when NO adults are waiting to play.
Players on the courts who are not playing games are limited to 15 minutes.
SEE THE SUPERVISOR IF YOU:
Need someone with whom to practice or do drills.
Need opponent(s) against whom to play.
Need a partner with whom to play.
Need information about rules of the sport.
Need a copy of badminton rules.
Need info about getting equipment, etc.
Need info about badminton programs in Las Vegas.
Need info about badminton classes.
Winter 2011 Schedule |
Monday | 08:00am - 12:00pm 11:30am - 02:30pm 12:30pm - 04:30pm | UNLV Mirabelli Community Center Veterans Memorial Leisure Center | Directions Directions Directions |
Tuesday | 08:00am - 12:00pm 06:00pm - 09:00pm | UNLV ClubSport - Conctact Jonathan @ 702-773-1814 for info | Directions Directions
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Wednesday | 08:00am - 12:00pm 11:00am - 02:00pm 11:30am - 02:30pm | UNLV Neighborhood Recreation Center (Advanced players only please) Mirabelli Community Center | Directions Directions Directions |
Thursday | 08:00am - 12:00pm 10:30am - 01:30am | UNLV Whitney Community Center | Directions Directions |
Friday | 08:00am - 12:00pm 06:00pm - 09:00pm 06:00pm - 12:00am | UNLV ClubSport - Conctact Jonathan @ 702-773-1814 for info UNLV | Directions Directions Directions |
Saturday | 12:00pm - 04:00pm | UNLV | Directions |
Sunday | 12:00pm - 04:00pm 06:00pm - 09:00pm | UNLV ClubSport - Conctact Jonathan @ 702-773-1814 for info | Directions Directions |