The RA Centre has the only dedicated badminton facility in the region and its six courts are considered by many to be the best in North America. The on-court activities are supervised by Badminton Professional Mike Bitten and Assistant Pro Doris Piché, certified coaches who competed for Canada in the 1992 Olympic Games and who are past Commonwealth Games silver medalists. Young or old, competitive or recreational, all players have a place at the RA Badminton Club.

Activities include daytime play, family play, tournaments, singles and doubles ladders, intermediate and advanced nights, clinics, private, semi-private, and group lessons, socials and special nights for novices and newcomers. The Badminton Club also boasts one of the top junior programs in Canada. For specific club rules and procedures, please talk to the Pro or refer to the Badminton Club handbook available at the East Member & Guest Services desk.

Early-bird discounts may apply when returning members renew early. Discounts may also be provided when registering as a couple or when registering three or more juniors within the same family. Please contact Professional Mike Bitten for more information at 613-733-5100 ext 364.

Membership Categories for ADULTS

Adult Membership
Fee: $465 for RA Members
Mid-season fee (jan. 1- Aug. 31/09) : $310 for RA Members

Adult membership is open to persons aged 18 years or older prior to the start of the new year on September 1. Adult playing times are as shown below and access to the Club’s programs are as detailed in the Program Schedules.

Student Membership
Fee: $380 for RA Members
Mid-season fee (jan. 1- Aug. 31/09) : $184 for RA Members

Student membership is open to full-time students between the ages of 18 and 25 prior to the start of the new year by September 1 (student card required). Student members have the same rights and privileges as Adult members.

Morning Membership
Fee: $275 for RA Members
Mid-season fee (jan. 1- Aug. 31/09) : $254 for RA Members

Morning membership is open to persons aged 18 years or older prior to the start of the new year on September 1. Morning playing times are as shown below and access to the Club’s programs are as detailed in the Program Schedules.

It should be noted that, because of program changes, afternoon hours are no longer available to this membership type, hence the name change from Daytime Membership to Morning Membership. Membership historical information shows that only few members that play mornings also play afternoons. This change was made to enhance the Club’s financial position by increasing the number of members and to ensure the continued viability of daytime programs.

Adult Weekend Membership
Fee: $280 for RA Members
Mid-season fee (jan. 1- Aug. 31/09) : $187 for RA Members

Weekend memberships are open to persons aged 18 years or older prior to the start of the new year on September 1. It should be noted that play may be interrupted several weekends per year for Tournaments and other Events. These will be posted in advance. Play times are:

Membership Categories for JUNIORS

Junior Plus Membership
Fee: $500 for RA Members
Mid-season fee (jan. 1- Aug. 31/09) : $333 for RA Members

Junior memberships are open to persons aged 17 years or younger prior to the start of the new year on September 1.

The price of the Junior Plus membership includes all of the benefits and playing privileges of both Junior Weekend and Junior Weekday memberships. Please note that, because of daytime schedule changes, Junior Plus times now start at 4:00 p.m.. Play times are:

Junior Weekend Membership
Fee: $340 for RA Members
Mid-season fee (jan. 1- Aug. 31/09) : $226 for RA Members

Junior memberships are open to persons aged 17 years or younger prior to the start of the new year on September 1. It should be noted that play may be interrupted several weekends per year for Tournaments and other Events. These will be posted in advance.

The price of membership includes one hour of coaching every Saturday. Coaching starts September 20, 2008 and continues until April 4, 2009. From mid-April to the end of August there is free play. During Family Time, Juniors under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult badminton member. Play times are:

Within the Saturday Program Schedule, the following coaching schedule applies:

Junior Weekday Membership
Fee: $370 for RA Members
Mid-season fee (jan. 1- Aug. 31/09) : $246 for RA Members

Junior memberships are open to persons aged 17 years or younger prior to the start of the new year on September 1.
The price of membership includes a structured coaching program from September 22 until mid-April between 4:30 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday, structured free play on Friday, and free play time in the remainder of the allotted time, including from mid-April to the end of August. Please note that, because of daytime schedule changes, Junior Plus times now start at 4:00 p.m.. Play times are:

Sports-Études Membership
Fee: $295 plus RA affiliation fee

Sports-Études membership is open only to students of École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité when registered through the school. Price of membership includes coaching. Sports-Études members have access to the courts as follows (please note - schedule now starts at 11:20 a.m. and ends at 3:40 p.m.):

HOW TO REGISTER
Click here for registration information. For clarification on registration procedures, please contact Member & Guest Services Staff at 613.733.5100.

For further program information, contact Mike Bitten at 613.733.5100 ext. 364 or e-mail at mikeb@travel-net.com (please include you phone number with all e-mail enquiries).