1. Use only athletic footwear with
non-marking soles. No outdoor shoes in the gym.
2. In foul weather conditions, no wet
footwear in the gym. To reduce clutter, leave heavy outerwear
in the change room.
3. To help prevent eye injuries, be
aware of your opponent’s position when
“smashing” a birdie – if they are close to
the net a birdie could strike them in the eye. We have had a
couple of, very luckily, minor eye injuries in past seasons.
(Note that in Canada, badminton has recorded more eye injuries
than all other racquet sports combined. Protective eyewear is
becoming an essential part of the game.)
NOTE:
JUNIOR MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
EQUIPMENT (Ages 16 – 18).
4. DO NOT CROSS COURTS while play is underway,
especially near the players’ board.
5. Give the courts’ boundaries
a wide berth.
6. No running in the safety areas.
7. No food or drink in the gym
itself.
8. Please, no offensive or abusive
language. Players are reminded that this is a recreational
league. Please show proper sportsmanship.
9. Keep warm-ups short when players
are waiting.
10. Use your name tag on the players’ board system as explained on
this web site. When you are finished for the evening, remove
your tag from the board to prevent confusion as to whether or
not you are still available for play.
11. All equipment must be taken down and
put away by the end of our allotted times, so all play must end
leaving sufficient time for this to happen.
12. Do not leave valuables in the change
rooms – there have been thefts in the past. Report any
suspicious activity immediately.
13. At the Bridlewood location, please exit
using the gym doors and the main doors adjacent to the gym
ONLY.
