Fresno Badminton

Hello everyone,

This is the Fall 2024 information for Recreational Badminton at Fresno State.

Important details:

The semester begins on August 23 and ends on December 29.

The schedule is
Sundays: 5 PM to 9 PM
Fridays: 6 PM to 10 PM.

We will be playing every Friday and Sunday from August 23 to December 29.

There are 38 days to play during the semester.

The registration fee is $70.

Please register here: https://bit.ly/4cs0CXi

We understand the registration fee is higher this semester, so here’s the reasoning behind it:

The cost to rent the gym for the semester is $7,600. The registration fee we chose is a balance between trying to keep the fee low and trying to ensure enough people register to cover the rental cost. At $70, we will need at least 109 people to register in order to pay the rental fee.

The registration fee is very reasonable when you look at the cost per day. If you come to the gym on all 38 days, the cost breaks down to about $1.85 per day ($70 divided by 38 days).

Also, for the Fall 2024 semester, everyone will get a new clothespin. The main purpose of this is to make sure each clothespin clearly identifies its owner. Your new clothespin should be labeled with your first name or nickname followed by the initial of your last name. Please make sure you spell out your first name. Just initials are not allowed as it might be hard for your fellow players to identify you when your turn comes up.

Another purpose of the new clothespins is to help make sure everyone is aware that they need to register before playing. The new clothespins are a different color from clothespins we used in the past so it will help identify people who may not have registered yet.

You can get a new clothespin as soon as you have registered for the fall semester.

Feel free to reach out to any of the club officers with any questions, comments or concerns.

Best regards,
FSA Badminton Club

Hello everyone,

This is an update for the summer 2024 Recreational Badminton class at Fresno State.

The following four days have been added to the summer schedule:

Friday August 9: 6 PM - 10 PM
Sunday August 11: 5 PM - 9 PM
Friday August 16: 6 PM - 10 PM
Sunday August 18: 5 PM - 9 PM

Everyone who is registered for the summer semester can play on those days.

Here are all of the remaining days on the summer schedule:

Friday July 12: 6 PM - 10 PM
Sunday July 14: 5 PM - 9 PM
Friday July 19: 7 PM - 11 PM
Sunday July 21: 4 PM - 8 PM
Friday July 26: 6 PM - 10 PM
Sunday July 28: 5 PM - 9 PM
Friday August 2: 6 PM - 10 PM
Sunday August 4: 5 PM - 9 PM
Friday August 9: 6 PM - 10 PM
Sunday August 11: 5 PM - 9 PM
Friday August 16: 6 PM - 10 PM
Sunday August 18: 5 PM - 9 PM

Also, we have added a "one day pass" registration option for $10 per day. This is for

- someone who wants to try out the class but isn't ready to register for the full semester
- someone visiting the Fresno/Clovis area who would like to play

Here's the link to register for a one day pass: https://bit.ly/rec-badminton-oneclass624
Here's the link to register for the full summer semester: https://bit.ly/badminton-sum24

FSA Badminton Club

Registration is now open for summer 2024 semester badminton at Fresno State. See the attached poster for details.

Here is the link to register: https://bit.ly/badminton-sum24

Reminder: everyone must register before they play.

Hello everyone,

Thank you for being a badminton aficionado.

This message is to let you know about changes coming soon to the Recreational Badminton class at Fresno State.

A few months ago the Division of Continuing and Global Education at Fresno State let our class instructor, Sonny, know that fees would increase significantly in order to continue the class. The fee was more than six times what each player currently pays right now. Because of this, we looked into other options. The best option entails forming a club under the Fresno State Alumni Association in order to continue to have the Recreational Badminton class at a reasonable cost. This will result in the following changes:

• The Division of Continuing and Global Education at Fresno State will no longer collect the registration fee. The new fee will probably be collected through a new online registration process.

• The club will be billed a rental fee each semester for the use of the gym. The full payment must be made to the Kinesiology Department before the start of each semester.

• The club will be responsible for paying the gym rental fee and any other expenses for the class. Other expenses might be: equipment maintenance/replacement, first aid kit, clothespins, etc.

• In order to pay the class expenses the registration fee will need to increase. Right now, we are considering an amount of at least $50 per player, per semester. We will also look into a way to be flexible so a person can pay by semester or on a daily basis. Exact details are still being worked out.

• Because the gym rental fee is due before the semester begins, the club is looking for companies and individuals that can contribute towards paying it. The club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so donors can claim that tax benefit. Contact Sonny for more information.

Because of the new changes, a club board needs to be formed. The board has 5 officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Fresno State Liaison. Sonny has found people to fill these positions. Right now these positions have been filled as follows: President - Sonny Lim, Vice President - Jesse Hamsa, Secretary - Karyee Chan, Treasurer - Eric Bopp, Fresno State Liason - Carlos Martinez. The positions have a term of one or two years initially. When an officer's term expires an election will need to be held to fill the position.

The club is expected to be approved and become active on June 8. After this date, we will be able to reserve the South Gym and start the class again. Also note that the summer semester will be shortened due to refinishing of the gym floor.

Even though the club will be part of the Fresno State Alumni Association, registration for the badminton class will still be open to everyone.

The details of the new process are still being worked out and updates will be posted when more information is available.

Please check the Fresno Badminton page on Facebook for updates:

https://www.facebook.com/fresnobadminton

You can view that page without being logged into Facebook.

Please let Sonny know if you have any questions or concerns.

This is a schedule update from Sonny for the Recreational Badminton class at Fresno State: There will be badminton on Friday March 29th 5:30 PM - 11 PM.

In case you're not registered yet, here's the link to register for the spring semester:
https://cge.fresnostate.edu/professional/badminton.html

Badminton at Holmes Playground has resumed on Thursdays 5 PM - 6:30 PM. They have 3 courts. There was no badminton at Holmes recently because another group was using the gym.

This is an update from Sonny for the Spring 2024 Recreational Badminton Class at Fresno State. See the poster for class details.

Here's the link to register for the spring semester:
https://cge.fresnostate.edu/professional/badminton.html

Note that there is no badminton until the semester starts on February 2nd.

Update from Sonny for the Recreational Badminton class at Fresno State: No badminton on Friday Jan 5th or Sunday Jan 7th. This is because the spring class schedule hasn't been finalized yet. I should have more information about the spring class schedule next week.

Badminton at Maxie L Parks Community Center on Fridays 11:00 to 1:00 and 3:00 to 6:30 starting January 5th.

🏸 Ready to smash it? Join us every Friday starting on January 5th for Weekly Badminton from 11 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 6:30 pm! 🕺🏸 It’s a drop-in program—no registration needed! 🌟 We’ve got all the supplies and equipment covered. All ages and skills welcome! Let’s rally up some fun! 🏸🎉

Sonny wants to let everyone know that fellow badminton player Tim Tsai will be presenting a new short film at the Tower Theater Thursday evening (November 30th). Admission is free. Checkout this website for more information:

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This is an update from Sonny for the Recreational Badminton class at Fresno State. Schedule change: There will be badminton on Friday November 24th at the usual time (5 PM - 11 PM).

Badminton tournament at Fresno Hmong New Year...

Hello Everyone! 📣We are proud to announce that we are hosting a 🏸Badminton Tournament at the Fresno Hmong New Year 2023-24!! We encourage everyone of all levels to come and compete!

Sign ups are OPEN NOW: https://forms.gle/UuUHk8SPdhvYgzhb9

Rules/Disclaimers are posted on our page!
EACH PLAYER PLAYING DOUBLES MUST SUBMIT SEPARATE ENTRY FORMS.

Feel free to message us or email if you have any questions!
Email: [email protected]

We're ready to serve up some fun on the badminton court starting September 1st! Drop by Maxie L. Parks Community Center for a game. Supplies and equipment are provided and no registration is required.

This is an update from Sonny for the Fall 2023 Recreational Badminton Class at Fresno State. See the poster for class details.
Here's the link to register for the fall semester:
https://cge.fresnostate.edu/professional/badminton.html

Airbadminton…. When in USA??

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This is an update from Sonny for the Summer 2023 Recreational Badminton Class at Fresno State. Note that there is a big gap in the schedule in late June and most of July because the gym isn't available at that time. See the poster for schedule details.

Here's the link to register for the summer semester:
https://cge.fresnostate.edu/professional/badminton.html

New update: Due to scheduling conflict we will be starting badminton classes on April 11th.

🚨Attention🚨There has been a time change on badminton days at Romain Park! We are moving from Friday to Tuesdays, starting on April 4th! ✏️

Join us for Badminton. Games are co-ed and suitable for ages 12 and up.
🗓️: Every Thursday
⌚️: 5:00PM- 6:30PM
📍: Holmes Playground Gym
212 South First Street

Reminder: The last day to register for the spring semester Recreational Badminton class at Fresno State is March 1st. Here's the registration link:

Continuing and Global Education We serve as the University's hub of access and innovation, providing educational opportunities to a wide array of audiences that would not be otherwise served by the institution.

Reminder... FREE badminton continues at Holmes Playground on Thursdays 5:00-6:30 PM. They have 3 courts.

FREE badminton at Romain Playground on Fridays starting February 3rd. They have 2 courts.

Starting Feb 3rd Badminton will be featured at Romain Park every Friday from 5pm to 6:30pm.

Update from Sonny for the Spring 2023 Recreational Badminton Class at Fresno State: Unfortunately we won't have badminton on January 1st and 2nd as originally planned. This is because the Fresno State campus will be closed on those days. So the first badminton for the spring semester will be on Friday January 13th.

Here's the link to register for the spring semester:
https://cge.fresnostate.edu/professional/badminton.html

There will be a badminton tournament on Sunday October 16th from 8 AM to 5 PM in the South Gym at Fresno State. Anyone can play. The format of the tournament will be determined by the number of people who show up. See the poster for more information.

Reminder... FREE badminton continues at Holmes Playground on Thursdays 5:00-6:30 PM. They have 3 courts.

We’ve have many residents inquiring about our Badminton activity at Holmes. We still have this going on every Thursday at 5pm to 6:30pm. Everyone is welcomed.

This poster has registration instructions for the Recreational Badminton class at Fresno State.
Here's the link to register for the class:
https://cge.fresnostate.edu/professional/badminton.html

This is a schedule update from Sonny for the Fall 2022 Recreational Badminton class at Fresno State.
See the poster for class details.
Here's the link to register for the class:
https://cge.fresnostate.edu/professional/badminton.html

The Fresno City College women's badminton team is looking for players to join the team. See the poster for details.

The California Community College Athletic Association women's badminton state championships are being held at Fresno City College in the main gym starting on Thursday (tomorrow!) and ending on Saturday. The rough schedule is

Thursday, May 12 - team championship starting at 3:00 pm
Friday, May 13 - singles & doubles starting at 1:00 pm
Saturday, May 14 - singles & doubles finals starting at 11:00 am

Each day's events last about 3 hours. Admission is free.

A more detailed schedule can be found here:

https://www.cccaasports.org/sports/wbadminton/Championships

CCCAA CCCAA

Update from Sonny for the Recreational Badminton class at Fresno State:

The class is expected to be back for the fall semester which begins in the third week of August.

Originally it was planned to resume April 10th but that wasn't possible due to construction in the gym. Construction is expected to be complete by mid-July. That would leave 4 or less weeks for the summer semester which isn't practical to do. So the class should resume when the fall semester begins.

There will be a badminton tournament at Fresno City College on Saturday May 21st. See the poster for details.