SERVING OTTAWA SINCE 1975
WHO we are
Swallow Badminton Club has decades of history as a member-driven non-profit
promoting the sport of badminton in Canada's National Capital Region.
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
15-Min Games, Rotational Queuing
Member-Driven, Volunteer Exec-Run
ODBA-Affiliated
Bring your Own Racket
Birds Provided (Yonex 300/350)
Emphasize Game's Social Aspect
Everyone on First-Name Basis
16+, Intermediate-Advanced
Recreational Doubles
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. The facility has change rooms with lockers.
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.
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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.
Becoming a Member
The Club is full for the 2024-2025 season and is not accepting any more members. Please register as a guest.
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Membership typically opens in July and is closed once the Club reaches capacity (45 members).
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Number of sessions this season: 29.
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Current season membership fee: $150.
Becoming a Guest
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Two approved guests/session. No walk-ins.
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Fee: $10 per guest per session (3 hrs).
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Fill out the guest form (required only once per guest per season) at: https://forms.office.com/r/crjERdNk7u.
Then, referring to the season's guest spot availability calendar, email us with your desired session(s).
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Once exec-approved, payment details are shared & fee receipt 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 and guests must abide by the Club's Code of Conduct (view) and Play System (view) policies.
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Players must bring their own racquet, use Club birds, & wear non-marking 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!
2024-2025 Season Schedule
S E P
21, 28
O C T
5, 19, 26
N O V
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
J A N
11, 18, 25
F E B
1, 8, 22
M A R
1, 8, 22, 29
A P R
5, 12, 26
D E C
7, 14
M A Y
3, 10, 24, 31
No Play Days: Oct. 12 (Thanksgiving), Dec. 21/28/Jan. 4 (Winter Break), Feb. 15 (Family Day), Mar. 15 (March Break), Apr. 19 (Easter), May 17 (Victoria Day).
Interested in Playing?
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)