Satellite Badminton Club

In follow up to our previous announcement regarding court maintenance at the Jim Satchell Community Recreation Centre on Monday 25th of January, the club has secured a booking for the hall at the Karrinyup Sports Centre as a replacement venue for that night.

The Karrinyup Sports Centre is approximately 10 kilometres (20 minutes) west of our home in Light Street, Dianella and 14 kilometres (20 minutes) north west of the Perth CBD. Although further away, the centre will provide a nice change of environment and offer all those willing to travel the opportunity to play some badminton at the modern facility, in our friendly club environment.

There will be four badminton courts available (with higher ceilings). The session will be shorter than usual due to the higher court hire costs. We will be providing some scheduled games, albeit without our normal scheduling board and equipment. Our usual refreshments (biscuits, milk, tea, coffee, etc) will also not be available, so feel free to bring your own.

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Session Details

• Venue: Karrinyup Sports Centre (next to Newborough Primary School)
• Address: 2 Nerita Way, Karrinyup WA 6018 (map)
• Date: Monday, 25th January 2010
• Time: 7:30 - 10:00pm

The Satellite Badminton Club is now accepting memberships for 2010. Membership is open to all existing players at the club, including those who have been invited to the club.

Due to the club's increased operating costs, we regret to announce that we will be increasing membership fees for the first time in four years. The increase will help to ensure the playing conditions we currently enjoy can be sustained. Full and half year membership fees will increase by $10 and $5 respectively. Session fees will remain the same.

2010 Membership Fees

• Full-Year: $40 (standard), $30 (concession)
• Half-Year: $25 (standard), $20 (concession)

Despite the increase, membership still offers great value. Members need only attend 13 sessions to recover the cost of their membership.

All current memberships will expire on the 31st of January. Members are encouraged to renew their membership by the 1st of February to avoid paying the visitors fee.

Players can renew or apply for membership by submitting a Membership Form along with payment. Forms are available at the club or the forms section of this website. If you are downloading the form, you will now be able to enter your information directly in the form before printing it.

Important Dates

• 1st January 2010 - Memberships for 2010 open
• 31st January 2010 - Current memberships for 2009 expire
• 1st February 2010 - Deadline for membership renewal

Effective as of the 1st of February 2010, there will no longer be a special session rate for students. Each player will simply be classified as a member or non-member for payment purposes.

Students however, can now access the discounted session fee by becoming a member at the concession rate previously only available to seniors.

Due to the annual maintenance work being carried out on the hall, there will be NO session on Monday the 25th of January 2010 at the Jim Satchell Community Recreation Centre in Dianella. Normal sessions will resume on the following Monday.

We are in the process of booking an alternative venue for that night. More details to follow.