Badminton at the RAThe RA Badminton Club (RABC) has long been a community where new and old friends connect in this timeless sport. Young or old, competitive or recreational, all players have a place at the RA. You will be joining some of Canada’s top ranked Badminton players who are proud to call the RA Badminton Club their home club.
Our Badminton facility is open to all! Individuals wishing to participate in Badminton may do so by: Joining the RA Badminton Club and gaining access to specific play times, club tournaments and social events. OR Taking advantage of court rentals, clinics and registered ladder programs as either a Member of the Club or non-member |
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OUR FACILITY Operating out of the only dedicated badminton facility in the region, club programs and training are supervised by Badminton Professional Mike Bitten and his team of coaches. The coaching team is comprised of former members of national, international and Olympic team players. Their decades of extensive playing experience, coupled with various levels of national coaching certification, guarantee an exceptional level of professional service with your participation. |
Try Something New... Try Badminton! Looking to get into Badminton but not sure if you want to commit to a registered program or Club? Badminton Club Pro, Mike Bitten, can answer all your questions and will invite you in for a complementary session to see where you might find yourself within the club. Contact Mike at 613-733-5100 ext. 364 to arrange a time. Experience Badminton
No membership required.
Pay-As-You-Play Courts
One hour “court rental” is open to the GENERAL PUBLIC, RA Badminton Club Members and RA members for a fee.
Juniors (12 to 17 years) are welcome (and may book a court) but must be accompanied by an adult 18+. PAY-AS-YOU-PLAY COURT RENTAL FEES & RULES
PAY-AS-YOU-PLAY COURT RENTAL TIMES Available court times may be viewed here or by logging in to the PlayRA. HOW TO BOOK A COURT On-line - Click here to book your court. By phone - Call Member Services at 613-733-5100 to book your court. Training, Clinics & Ladder programs
Fall 2023 Registration Registration for 2023-2024 memberships and ladders for returning members is now open. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. If last year was any indication, many of our membership categories as well as the ladders will sell out – Don't delay – Contact Member Services today! Providing space is still available, registration will be opened beyond returning members on July 17 at 9:00am. SUNDAY WOMEN’S LADDER PROGRAM Sunday mornings | 11:00am to 1:00pm The Sunday Women's ladder promotes competitive play and allows players to gauge their proficiency in comparison to others. Participants move up or down the ladder based on their weekly performance. Participants registering must be at the intermediate-advanced skill level. Feather bird players only. No drop ins, registration only. Please note: All participants in the Women's Ladder must be 18 years or older. FALL Session: September 24 to December 10, 2023 FEE: RA Member & Non Member - $130 SUNDAY MEN’S LADDER PROGRAM Sunday afternoons | 1:00pm to 3:00pm New this season! The Sunday Men's ladder promotes competitive play and allows players to gauge their proficiency in comparison to others. Participants move up or down the ladder based on their weekly performance. Participants must be at the intermediate-advanced skill level. Feather bird players only. Any women interested in joining the Men's Ladder must first get approval from club pro, Mike Bitten at 613-733-5100 (ext. 364). No drop ins, registration only. Please note: All participants in the Men's Ladder must be 18 years or older. FALL Session: September 24 to December 10, 2023 FEE: RA Member & Non Member - $130 Join the Badminton Club
When you join an RA Club you are joining our not-for-profit Association. Active Club Members enjoy the benefits and privileges of an Association Membership for the duration of their Club membership.
Fall 2023 Registration Registration for 2023-2024 memberships and ladders for returning members is now open. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. If last year was any indication, many of our membership categories as well as the ladders will sell out – Don't delay – Contact Member Services today! Providing space is still available, registration will be opened beyond returning members on July 17 at 9:00am. ADULT Badminton Membership Options
SOCIAL MORNING BADMINTON MEMBERSHIP Looking for a fun social group to join? Our Social morning badminton membership is the right option for you! Come with a friend or on your own! Players must have a basic understanding of badminton and some playing experience. Tuesday and Thursday | 9:00am to 12:00 noon September 5, 2023 to June 20, 2024
-- INTERMEDIATE MORNING BADMINTON MEMBERSHIP Looking for a more competitive organized play but don’t have a partner to play with? Our intermediate morning membership is great for anyone looking to play a higher level of Badminton with skill levels ranging from intermediate to advance. Monday and Wednesday | 9:00am to 12:00pm September 6, 2023 to June 19, 2024
-- AFTERNOON BADMINTON MEMBERSHIP Great membership for intermediate and advanced players who want to improve their Badminton skills through practice drills and pre-arranged games. Matches are more competitive in nature and can be both doubles and singles play. This program is best played when joining with a training partner. Monday to Thursday | 12:00pm to 4:00pm September 5, 2023 to June 20, 2024
-- PLAYMAKER BADMINTON MEMBERSHIP Great Membership option for individuals looking to join by themselves or with a friend. Sit back and relax and let Club Pro Mike Bitten organize matches for you. All participants must be at least a low intermediate skill level. Tuesday and Thursday nights | 8:00pm to 11:00pm September 5, 2023 to June 20, 2024
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED EVENING BADMINTON MEMBERSHIP Great evening membership for competitive tournament players interested in a more challenging games. This program uses the play board to create 20 minutes rotating matches. A dedicated Monday/Wednesday volunteer committee has been created to focus on fair play, fair use of the play board, equitable playtime and challenging games each evening. Monday and Wednesday nights | 8:00pm to 11:00pm September 6, 2023 to June 19, 2024
Individuals must be of the intermediate/advance skill level to register for this membership. If you are unsure if your skill level will suit this time please reach out to our Badminton Professional for additional information or an assessment. Individuals who do not meet the required skill level will be provided a full refund of registration and will work with the Badminton Professional to find a more suitable time-slot. Season FEE: $380 YOUTH Badminton Membership Options
The RA Badminton Club (RABC) has long been a community where new or old friends connect in this timeless sport. Young or old, competitive or recreational, all players have a place at the RA. You will be joining some of Canada’s top ranked Badminton players who are proud to call the RA Badminton Club their home club.
Operating out of the only dedicated badminton facility in the region, club programs and training are supervised by Badminton Professional Mike Bitten and his team of coaches. The coaching team is comprised of former members of national, international and Olympic team players. Their decades of extensive playing experience, coupled with various levels of national coaching certification, guarantees an exceptional level of professional service with your participation. SATURDAY FUNDAMENTAL TRAINING Ages 8-17 - RABC's Junior FUNdamental Training is designed to advance junior members beyond the recreational level. This program runs September 9, 2023 to April 13, 2024. Try outs are not required. Group 1 – Developmental players ages 8-11 years Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am FEE: $620 Group 2 – Developmental players ages 12-14 years Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 am FEE: $620 Group 3 – Developmental players ages 13-17 years Saturdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm FEE: $620 JUNIOR HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING 2022-23 Season Try-outs for the HP program took place in May. We are excited to welcome back many of our high performing athletes for another amazing season. Ages 8-21 - RABC’s Junior High performance Training is designed for advanced junior members at the District, Provincial or National level. This program will run from September 18, 2023 to June 8, 2024. Please contact Badminton Pro Mike Bitten at 613-733-5100 (ext. 364) if you have any questions or if you are interested. HP1 National/Provincial level athletes Mon, Tues & Thurs, 6:00-8:00 pm Sat, 2:00-4:00 pm FEE: $3,540 (PLUS HST) HP2 Provincial level athletes Wed & Fri, 6:00-8:00 pm Sat, 12:00-2:00 pm FEE: $3,165 HP3 Intermediate level athletes Mon, Wed & Fri, 4:20-6:00 pm FEE: $2,665 HP4 Low Intermediate level athletes Tues & Thurs, 4:20-6:00 pm FEE: $1,890 Click here to find out more about registering
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Badminton Lessons
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Badminton Professional Lessons
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Badminton Instructor Lessons
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Private Lessons
To book please contact the coaching staff. Important Notes: 1. Each lesson has a duration of 55 minutes. 2. Lessons must be purchased prior to the class start. 3. A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required for cancellations to avoid the full class cost 4. Participants aged 14 and above are required to include HST in their payments. Semi-Private Lessons
To book please contact the coaching staff. Semi-private lessons are for 2 players. Important Notes: 1. Each lesson has a duration of 55 minutes. 2. Lessons must be purchased prior to the class start. 3. A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required for cancellations to avoid the full class cost 4. Participants aged 14 and above are required to include HST in their payments. Group Lessons
To book please contact the coaching staff. Group lessons are for a MINIMUM of 3 players. Important Notes: 1. Each lesson has a duration of 55 minutes. 2. Lessons must be purchased prior to the class start. 3. A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required for cancellations to avoid the full class cost 4. Participants aged 14 and above are required to include HST in their payments. |
Private Lessons
To book please contact the coaching staff. Important Notes: 1. Each lesson has a duration of 55 minutes. 2. Lessons must be purchased prior to the class start. 3. A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required for cancellations to avoid the full class cost 4. Participants aged 14 and above are required to include HST in their payments. Semi-Private Lessons
To book please contact the coaching staff. Semi-private lessons are for 2 players. Important Notes: 1. Each lesson has a duration of 55 minutes. 2. Lessons must be purchased prior to the class start. 3. A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required for cancellations to avoid the full class cost 4. Participants aged 14 and above are required to include HST in their payments. Group Lessons
To book please contact the coaching staff. Group lessons are for a MINIMUM of 3 players. Important Notes: 1. Each lesson has a duration of 55 minutes. 2. Lessons must be purchased prior to the class start. 3. A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required for cancellations to avoid the full class cost 4. Participants aged 14 and above are required to include HST in their payments. |
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Coaching TeamWelcome to the Coaching Team section of the Badminton page. Find our more about Mike and Javier by clicking below!
Mike bitten - head professional
Mike Bitten – Head Professional mbitten@racentre.com The RA Centre’s Badminton Professional, Mike Bitten, was a 1986 and 1990 Commonwealth Games Silver medalist and competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. He has won a record eight Canadian Men’s Doubles championships in his career and was ranked 12th in the world in 1992. Apart from his playing abilities, Bitten has an extensive background in coaching and is certified as a Level 3 coach by the Coaching Association of Canada. Javier Montes - Coach
Javier Montes - Coach jmontes@racentre.com Javier graduated from the Physical Education and Sport Program at the University of Granada (Spain) in 2003, with a specialization in racquets sports, and more specifically in Badminton. Since then, he has been working with kids and adults of all levels. As a player, under the supervision of Zhang Xiaoping (national Spanish team coach) he won many provincial titles and he was part of the Spanish National Team, playing at both the national and international level. Javier is a Certified Badminton Coach in both Europe and Canada. He worked as an Assistant Coach at the Provincial Badminton Training Centre in Granada for 5 years, and he has been working at the RA Centre with our High Performance Junior Group for the past years. He is known for creating champions! He has all the experience, abilities and enthusiasm that you need to develop your skills in badminton, from the beginner to the international level. With Javier as a coach, you will not only improve your game, but you will also have a great time on the court and you’ll want to come back for more! |
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