Questions
The things people usually ask before their first Thursday. If yours isn't here, ask us on the sign-up form.
When and where do you play?
Every Thursday from 8pm to 10pm at Woking Leisure Centre (Freedom Leisure), Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey GU22 9BA.
How much does it cost?
Membership is £70 a quarter. Your first two sessions are free.
Can I try it before I join?
Yes, your first two sessions are free. Fill in the sign-up form to say you're coming.
Do I need my own racket?
Yes, please bring your own racket. We don't have spares. We provide the shuttles.
Do you provide shuttles?
Yes, the club provides the shuttles.
Where do I park?
At Woking Leisure Centre. Parking is free for 2 hours and there are plenty of spaces.
What standard do I need to be?
We're adults of all ages who play at a social or intermediate standard. Our Thursday nights are about friendly games, not competition.
I'm a beginner. Is the club right for me?
Our Thursday nights suit players who already play at a social or intermediate standard. If you're a beginner and starting out on your badminton journey, try the No Strings Badminton sessions at Woking Leisure Centre, which are open to all abilities.
I want to play league or competitive badminton. Where should I go?
Our Thursday nights are social rather than competitive. Martlet Badminton Club in Horsell has league teams and plays on Friday evenings.
Can under-18s join?
The club is for adults. Younger players can try Lightwater Junior Badminton Club.
Is there a social side to the club?
Yes. As well as playing every Thursday, we get together for regular social events.
How long has the club been going?
Since 1 July 1982, so more than 40 years. We began as an informal group of players and became a formal club on 1 July 1991.
Why is it called Pyrford if you play in Woking?
The club began in Pyrford and later moved to Woking Leisure Centre, keeping its name.
Got a question we haven't answered?
Ask it on the sign-up form. It goes straight to the club.