serving ottawa since 1975
ABOUT US
Swallow Badminton Club is a member-driven non-profit promoting badminton
in Canada's National Capital Region for over 5 decades.
As one of Ottawa's oldest badminton clubs, we offer casual recreational badminton (intermediate-advanced doubles)
to adults (19+) and juniors (16-18) on Saturday mornings. Players must be pre-registered to participate.
We do not offer coaching or training programs, only the thrill of casual weekend friendly play.
THE CLUB AT A GLANCE
4 Well-Lit Courts, High-Ceiling Gym
12-Min Games, Rotational Queuing
Member-Driven, Volunteer Exec-Run
United by a Passion for Badminton
Bring your Own Racket
Birds Provided (Yonex 300)
Emphasize Game's Social Aspect
Everyone on First-Name Basis
Age 16+, Intermediate-Advanced
Recreational Doubles, 3 Hours
Near Downtown in Litte Italy,
Saturday Mornings, Sep. to May
The Facility
(A.K.A. SWALLOW'S NEST)
We play at Adult High School (300 Rochester St.) in Gym 116.
Free ample parking is available at the rear of the building, and there is plenty of room to leave badminton bags safely in the Nest during play.
Enter the school via the rear parking entrance, turn right at the end of the hallway, and then go down the stairs opposite the vending machine. At the bottom of the stairs, you'll hear us. Use any of the 3 entrances to access the Nest.
Swallows of the 50th Season.
Swallows of the 50th Season.
Becoming a Member
The 2025-2026 season has ended.
Registration for the '26-'27 season will open in July '26.
Number of Sessions: TBD.
Member capacity: 45.
Season membership fee: TBD.
Becoming a Guest
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Two approved guests/session. No walk-ins.
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Fee is $10 per guest per session (3 hrs).
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Fill out the registration form (once per person) - available September 2026.
Then e-mail us with the desired drop-in dates, from our guest spot availability calendar.
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Once exec-approved, payment details are shared & fee receipt will be verified. Do not pre-pay nor show up without executive confirmation.
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Booked guest spots are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE (to another season, session, or person). This is to ensure the spots get used, so verify attendance before payment. The 2 drop-in slots are also first come, first served based on fee payment.
Club Policies
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Members & guests must abide by the Club's Code of Conduct (view) and Play System (view), as well as the School's policies (view).
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Players must bring their own racquet(s), use Club birds, & wear non-marking soft indoor shoes as well as proper racket sports apparel.
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All junior players must wear protective eyewear meeting the ASTM F803 standard, as per Badminton Ontario guidelines (view).
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Members get priority play over guests, unless there are limited members attending the session.
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Have fun!
2026-2027 Season Schedule
S E P
TBC
O C T
TBC
N O V
TBC
J A N
TBC
F E B
TBC
M A R
TBC
A P R
TBC
D E C
TBC
M A Y
TBC
No Play Days: (Thanksgiving), (Winter Break), (Family Day), (March Break), (Easter), (Victoria Day).
Interested?
Where We Play
Adult High School, Gym 116,
300 Rochester St.
Ottawa, ON K1R 7N4.
When We Play
Saturdays (Sep. - May)
9 am - 12 pm
(excl. holidays)