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Play Badminton at the RA!

Our centrally-located facility is open to all players!

​Join the RA Badminton Club and gain access to specific play times, club tournaments and social events; OR book a court, or register for a clinic or program as either a RA Badminton Club member or non-member!

YOU CAN BOOK/REGISTER:
  • online via PlayRA by selecting the barcode in the listings below!
  • by phone at 613-733-5100 (ext 360)
  • in-person at the East Guest Services desk
2024/25 Season:
​September 8, 2024 to June 21, 2025

​Please note: All RA Badminton Club programming has a two week break from December 23, 2024 – January 5, 2025.
Court rentals are available during this time.

PAY-AS-YOU-PLAY
​Court Rentals

One-hour court rentals are available to the public and RA Badminton Club members at two affordable rates:

Prime Badminton Court Rental
​Monday–Friday, 4:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, 7:00am-9:00pm
Fee (until December 31, 2024) (taxes included): $30
Fee (effective January 2025) (taxes included): $30 + $2.25 Facility Renewal Fee* = Total Cost: $32.25
*A 7.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied. ​Read more about the Facility Renewal Fee here.


Non-Prime Badminton Court Rental
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm
Fee (until December 31, 2024) (taxes included): $30
Fee (effective January 2025) (taxes included): $20 + $1.50 Facility Renewal Fee* = Total Cost: $21.50
*A 7.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied. ​Read more about the Facility Renewal Fee here.
HOW TO BOOK A COURT
BOOKING RULES
  • Maximum 5 players per court (includes 1 spare).
  • One person books court and pays the full court fee.
  • Courts may be booked up to 7 days in advance.
  • No refunds. Credits will only be given for bookings cancelled or rescheduled at least 48 hours prior to your reservation. Otherwise, the court fee will be charged without a credit.
  • All participants are required to leave the court once the one-hour rental is over. 
  • An extra charge ($30 per player) will be applied to any participants who use a vacant court before or after their booking time.
  • No formal coaching is permitted on a court rental unless authorized by the Head Pro.

Join the RA Badminton Club

Buy your 2024/25 RA Badminton Memberships NOW!
The RA offers a range of membership options for the social to the advanced player! 
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​Select the barcode in the listings TO REGISTER!

​ADULT Badminton Membership Options (18+)

SOCIAL MORNING
Tues & Thurs  |  9:00am-12:00pm
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 10, 2024 to June 19, 2025
  • Open to persons 18 years or older
  • Maximum of 60 participants
  • Plastic shuttles are generally used (players supply their own shuttles)
  • Games are played within an easy-going atmosphere
  • Players rotate after each game or every 20 minutes depending on the number of participants that day
  • No singles play, drills or pre-arranged games
Fee (until December 31, 2024) (plus hst): $270
Fee (effective January 2025) (plus hst): $270 + $20.25 Facility Renewal Fee* = Total Cost: $290.25
*A 7.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied. ​Read more about the Facility Renewal Fee here.
REGISTER with barcode: 246894
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED MORNING
​Mon-Wed  |  9:00am-12:00pm
Great membership for intermediate or advanced players who want a solid workout and challenging matches. Matches are competitive in nature and are geared towards players who are interested in improving their skills. Players rotate after each game or every 20 minutes depending on the number of players that day. No singles play, drills or prearranged games. Feather shuttles are generally used (players supply their own shuttles). 

Monday to Wednesday |  12:00pm to 4:00pm
September 9, 2024 to June 19, 2025
  • Open to persons 18 years or older
  • Maximum of 60 participants
  • Feather shuttles are primarily used (players supply their own shuttles)
  • Matches are competitive in nature with players interested in improving their skills
  • Training/practice, pre-arranged games and singles matches may be played.​
Fee (until December 31, 2024) (plus hst): $250
Fee (effective January 2025) (plus hst): $250 + $181.75 Facility Renewal Fee* = Total Cost: $268.75
*A 7.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied. ​Read more about the Facility Renewal Fee here.
REGISTER with barcode: 246896
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED AFTERNOON
​Mon-Thurs  |  12:00PM-4:00pm
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-Thursday |  12:00pm to 4:00pm
September 9, 2024 to June 19, 2025
  • Open to persons 18 years or older
  • Maximum of 60 participants
  • Feather shuttles are primarily used (players supply their own shuttles)
  • Matches are competitive in nature with players interested in improving their skills
  • Training/practice, Pre-arranged games and Singles matches may be played.
Fee (until December 31, 2024) (plus hst): $400
Fee (effective January 2025) (plus hst): $400 + $30 Facility Renewal Fee* = Total Cost: $430
*A 7.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied. ​Read more about the Facility Renewal Fee here.
Barcode: 246896
SOLD OUT  PLAYMAKER BADMINTON MEMBERSHIP  
Tues & Thurs  |  8:00PM- 11:00pm
​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 10, 2024 to June 19, 2025
  • Open to persons 18 years or older
  • Maximum of 55 participants
  • Feather shuttles used only (players must supply their own shuttles)
  • The “playmaker” (normally badminton Pro Mike Bitten) sets games at the right competitive level for each player
  • Matches are 20 minutes in duration, after which new games are organized
  • Doubles games are played at all times under the direction of Mike Bitten or his designate
  • Everyone enjoys equal time on the courts
Fee (until December 31, 2024) (plus hst): $400
Fee (effective January 2025) (plus hst): $400 + $30 Facility Renewal Fee* = Total Cost: $430
*A 7.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied. ​Read more about the Facility Renewal Fee here.
SOLD OUT  ​INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED EVENING  
Mon & Wed |  8:00PM-11:00pm
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 11, 2024 to June 18, 2025
  • Open to players 18 years or older
  • Maximum of 55 participants
  • Feather shuttles used only (players must supply their own shuttles)
  • Games are 20 minutes in duration, after which new games are set up
  • Doubles games are played at all times with all members mixing
  • No pre-arranged games, drills or singles play
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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. 
Fee (until December 31, 2024) (plus hst): $380
Fee (effective January 2025) (plus hst): $380 + $28.50 Facility Renewal Fee* = Total Cost: $408.50
*A 7.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied. ​Read more about the Facility Renewal Fee here.

YOUTH Badminton Membership Options (Ages 8-21) 

JUNIOR HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING
​Ages 8-21
RA Badminton Club’s Junior High performance Training is designed for advanced junior members at the District, Provincial or National level. Program runs September 16, 2024 to May 31, 2025.  Please contact Badminton Pro Mike Bitten at 613-733-5100 (ext. 364) if you have any questions or if you are interested.

2024-25 Season
HP1  National/Provincial level athletes
Mon, Tues & Thurs, 6:00-8:00 pm
Sat, 2:00-4:00 pm
September 16, 2024 - May 31, 2025
FEE: $3,815 (PLUS HST)

HP2  Provincial level athletes
Wed & Fri, 6:00-8:00 pm
Sat, 12:00-2:00 pm
September 18, 2024 - May 31, 2025
FEE: $3,225

HP3  Intermediate level athletes
Mon, Wed & Fri, 4:20-6:00 pm
September 16, 2024 - May 30, 2025
FEE: $2,730

HP4  Low Intermediate level athletes
Tues & Thurs, 4:20-6:00 pm
September 17, 2024 - May 29, 2025
FEE: $1,975

Badminton Programs

Membership IS NOT required for RA Badminton Programs. 
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Adult Badminton Programs (18+)
Sunday WOmen's Ladder - Winter Session
Sunday Women's Ladder Program
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
  • Participants must be 18 years or older.

Winter 2025 Session
  • Sundays  |  11:00am-1:00pm
    January 12 to March 30, 2025 
    Fee (plus hst): $130

    REGISTER with barcode: 342399
Youth Badminton Program (Ages 8-17)
Sold out Junior Fundamentals Training
Ages 8-17 - RABC's Junior FUNdamental Training is designed to advance junior players beyond the recreational level.  This program runs September 7, 2024 to April 12, 2025. Try outs are not required.
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Group 1 – Developmental players ages 8-11 years - Sold out
Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 am
FEE: $650 

Group 2 – Developmental players ages 12-14 years - Sold out
Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 am
FEE: $650 

Group 3 – Developmental players ages 13-17 years - Sold out
Saturdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm
FEE: $650 ​

Badminton Tournaments

Upcoming Tournaments
Doubles Tournament - February 15, 2025
 A great one day tournament open to the RA Badminton Community 15yrs+, including RA Club Members and Non-Members alike!

Details:
Events: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles
Eligibility: Adults and Junior (aged 15+). Open to all Ontario and Quebec players.
Shuttles: Feather (not provided)
Format: A-B-C-D (if time permits). All players start in the A category.
Schedule: 
  • Men’s Doubles - Saturday February 15 at 10:00am-1:00pm
  • Women’s Doubles - Saturday February 15 at 11:30am-2:00pm
  • Mixed Doubles - Saturday February 15 at 2:00pm-6:00pm
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Entry Fee: $50 (+ tax) for 1 or 2 events
Entry Deadline: Monday February 10 at 5pm
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Register now with Program Barcode: 362787
 
Questions? Contact Mike Bitten, RA Badminton Club Pro by phone at 613-733-5100 ext 364

Private, Semi-Private, and Group Lessons

Want to learn more about the rules and techniques of Badminton? Sign-up for private, semi-private or group lessons with one of our instructors. Our instructors provide lessons to all age groups and for all levels of play.  The lessons given depend on a player’s ability or their preference for a specific area of instruction. All lessons are one (1) hour in length.

​Contact information is under the individual bios under the coaching team section. 

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.

​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.

THE RA BADMINTON CLUB
The 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.

Meet the Coaching Team

Mike Bitten
Head ProfessionaL
Javier Montes
ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL
Deepak Sharma
Coach​
Mike bitten - head professional
The RA Centre’s Head 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.
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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.

To contact Mike:
​[email protected]
Javier Montes - Assistant Professional
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!
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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!

To contact Javier:
​[email protected]
deepak Sharma - Coach
Deepak was a national-level badminton player in India for over 5 years. He trained with Surjit Singh, a national coach at the prestigious Sports Authority of India, and has won many medals while playing at provincial and national tournaments in India.
 
Deepak is also a certified badminton coach with the Coaching Association of Canada and has experience in working with players in Ottawa.
 
He is passionate about helping players build a solid foundation in the sport by delivering thoughtful training and personalized attention. Driven by enthusiasm for the game, Deepak will make sure that you play hard, aim high and have fun!

To contact Deepak:
[email protected]