CAMBRIDGESHIRE BADMINTON ACADEMY

CAMBOURNE BADMINTON

Sandra Dennis

Membership Secretary

 

6th August 2024

2024/2025 Season

Dear  Member

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all committee members and others that do work behind the scenes to keep our club going.  

I do apologise for the disruption due to exams since Easter, we are giving this a lot of thought going forward to find a solution for next year and will keep you posted.

Also, for the progress of our club, I want to discuss below specific matters:

1. League - We have to plan for next season (September onwards).  Any teams we wish to enter into the league have to be done before September.  Could I, therefore, ask if you could let me know if you would like to be considered for any team next season? 

2. Peg Board- As with all clubs, ‘the peg board’ usually has issues, and ours unfortunately has had many. We have tried various policies, and we have currently moved to an electronic peg board.  This, unfortunately, hasn’t stopped the manual adjustment, as some members have worked out how to manipulate it.  In case you haven’t received communication from our Chairman, Jagan, the policy now is, if anyone is found to be unfairly adjusting the next game on, they will be asked to leave the club.  At the AGM it was decided to form two groups to avoid too many uneven games.  This new format will only be in place for one hour during club night.  Some weeks it will be 7.30 to 8.30 and others will be 8.30 to 9.30.  This was trialled few weeks, and there was mixed feeling.  One group has been selected on ability and the other requiring improvement.  Jagan and I are voluntarily coaching the second group if any member requests it.  With coaching there is no reason the transition from group B to A isn’t achievable. 

3. BE Registration- Each year I have to register players with Badminton England for insurance purposes.  There is a charge to the club for this and forms part of the fees. As Badminton England Registration has to be paid before 1st October to allow us to legally play in the league we are bringing the payment date forward to 1st September 2024 and 1st March 2025.  Unless you paid in the first month for the term, you won’t be registered or allowed to play

 

4. Club Fees- 

• Together with BE registration we have court charges and cost for shuttles and other minor costs.  Our fees are currently paid 6 monthly at a rate of £25 per month for one evening per week attendance and £35 for two evenings, payable 1st October and 1st April. Club is still committed to keep the current Fee position for one more year. I.e. payment for 1st Sept 2024 and 1st March £150 or £210 (for all new Members).  

• For existing and regular players, due to the above changes, the first payment will only be for 5 months in 2024 (existing members have already paid for September). Also, a couple of club nights were cancelled due to school exams in the summer.  Club therefore deducting £10 for one evening membership and £15 for two-night membership, from the September payment, for existing fully paid members.  Therefore, payments will be £115 and £160 for existing members for the first payment for 2024-2025.  

A payment should be made by bank transfer to Cambs Badminton Academy. Sort code 52-10-46, Account number 25840045, ensuring you reference payment with your name.

One last request is completion of the membership form below. This is to ensure I have correct details for BE registration, phone contact in case of emergency and correct email address for any updates through the year.  In case of an on court emergency could I ask for an alternative phone contact should we need it.  A list will be kept in an envelope secured in the box. 

Please hand print copy to me.

Many thanks  

Sandra Dennis

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I wish to be considered for matches  yes/no