Frequently Asked Questions

For beginners, we recommend choosing a racket with a flexible shaft and a head-heavy balance. The Yonex Arcsaber Lite is a great option for beginners with its lightweight design and easy maneuverability.

Wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows for a full range of motion. Non-marking court shoes are also important to prevent damage to the court surface.

Choose a shuttlecock based on your skill level. Beginners should use plastic shuttlecocks, while intermediate and advanced players should use feather shuttlecocks. The speed of the shuttlecock should also be chosen based on the playing conditions and the players' skill levels.

If you are already a member of the YMCA it does not cost extra to play badminton.  Non YMCA members are also welcome to come and play badminton and the fee will be $10 per person per two hour session, payable at the front desk upon arrival.  Please note that fees may change from time to time, so do check in with the YMCA front desk to confirm.    

Our club currently has over 30 members and you'll find that on most days 10-20 players will show up.  Many of our members have been playing badminton here in Wilmington for 10+ years!  

We have three courts and play doubles most of the time.  Games are organized informally and you can join any game that is looking for a player and matches your preferred skill level.  We are a very social club and don't expect to be sitting too long between games before somebody will call on you to join another game!    

Most of the players at our club are at the intermediate to advanced level, but we absolutely welcome beginners also.  We'll do our best to teach you the basics of badminton and involve you in games.  We love to see you improve and enjoy the fun of badminton!