Strikers Club - Guidelines

1. Weekly Play Schedule

Sessions take place every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

  • Courts are booked in this order of preference:
    1. Hadley Stadium
    2. Sandwell Aquatics Centre (SAC)
  • We book two courts per hour, totalling 4 courts.
  • Shuttles used: Yonex Mavis 300 (Yellow)
  • Warm-up with used shuttles; matches are played with new ones.

2. Charges

Cost per player is calculated as:

(Total court fee + shuttle cost) ÷ number of players

  • Current Court Fee: £11
  • Shuttle Cost: £2
  • Estimated monthly cost: £20–£26 depending on number of attendees each week

If the leisure centre charges for an unsuccessful cancellation or reschedule, the cost will be shared equally among opted-in members. (This has not occurred in the past 5 years.)

3. Payment Guidelines

  • Accepted methods: Cash or Bank Transfer
  • Bank details are available in the Strikers WhatsApp group description
  • Notify admin once payment is completed

Please ensure regular payments to support smooth operations.

4. Premium Membership (£32/month)

Premium membership is completely optional, but consider if the benefits align with your needs.

Benefits include:

  • Guaranteed session spot each week – no need to confirm availability
  • You may send a substitute (must be at least intermediate level)
  • £5 credit if the session is successfully cancelled

5. Social & Etiquette

  • Please mix with different partners to promote fair, fun, and competitive play.
  • Please avoid hitting the shuttle once it has landed on the ground.
  • Please be mindful of collisions with your partner. Health and safety always come first.

  • Notify in advance for any planned absences (e.g., holidays)
  • A "Strikers Meet" is held every 6–8 weeks; expenses are shared among attendees

6. Striker Squads

Squads are used only when limited availability of courts. They are not based on individual performance.

  • Green Squad: (members from past 5 years) - Dean, Raja, Rajesh, Ravi, Sumit, Suresh, Venkat, Viswa
  • Blue Squad: (<5 years ) - JP, Kenith, Raj
  • Red Squad:PAYG (On-call) - Jay, Naveen and if any others

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: I opted in but couldn’t attend?
A: You will be charged.
Q: I canceled more than 24 hours in advance?
A: No charge, provided one of the following:
  • At least 1:4 player-to-court ratio is maintained
  • The court was successfully canceled/rescheduled

*To date, no one has been charged after giving sufficient notice.

Q: What if sufficient courts are not available?
A: Session is open only to Green Squad (max 6 players).
Q: What is the court-to-player ratio?
  • Two courts: Max 10 players (1:5 ratio)

*As mentioned above if not sufficient courts then max 6 players

Last updated: May 2025