Racket Sports

 

BADMINTON

where to play
We have badminton courts at each of our sports centres  - Gainsborough Sports Centre, Maidenhall Sports Centre, Northgate Sports Centre and Whitton Sports Centre

booking
Booking is strongly recommended and can be done with an i-card 7 days in advance, online, via the phone or in person.

juniors
Mini-Badminton, Wednesday 5-6pm, 7-14 years at Gainsborough
Junior Badminton 7-15 years Saturdays 8.45am - 10am at Northgate




joining a club
There is a junior badminton club at Northgate Sports Centre.

For information about these contact the centre.

The Suffolk Badminton Academy is also based at Gainsborough and Whitton Sports Centres.
 
For contact details about these and other clubs, see our Team Ipswich Sports Club guide at www.ibcsport.co.uk or pick up a copy of the Ipswich Junior Sports Club Guide.
 
Remember to look out for the Sport England Clubmark when considering a club. It’s your re-assurance that the club is committed to providing a safe, effective, child friendly environment.


There may also be further support available for talented youngsters from the Ipswich Sports Foundation.
Call Ipswich 433505 or email adam.baker@ipswich.gov.uk  
Visit www.badmintonengland.co.uk  for more information about where to play locally.

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SQUASH

where to play
We have maple sprung floor squash courts at each of our sports centres.
Gainsborough Sports Centre • Maidenhall Sports Centre
Northgate Sports Centre • Whitton Sports Centre

booking
Booking is strongly recommended and can be done with an i-card 7 days in advance, online, via the phone or in person. 

leagues
There are adult squash leagues at Gainsborough, Northgate and Maidenhall Sports Centres and a junior squash club at Maidenhall Sports Centre. 

Junior squash club - coached session at Maidenhall 
Junior Squash 8-15 yrs Saturdays 9.00 - 10.15 am  


juniors
Gainsborough SC
Junior Squash 8-15 yrs Tuesdays 4.40 - 5.40 pm
Mini Rackets 7-15 yrs Wednesdays 5.00 - 6.00 pm
Mini Squash 5-8 yrs Thursdays 4.30 - 5.30 pm


joining a club
Ipswich Sports Club has the largest squash club in Ipswich and members of all abilities from newcomers up to county level can take advantage of their facilities. The club runs internal leagues for men and women and fields many teams in the local leagues. Opportunities are available for youngsters to pursue the sport at what ever level they
want to achieve. Visit www.ipswichsports.co.uk 
 

For contact details about this and other clubs, see our Team Ipswich Sports Club guide at www.ibcsport.co.uk  or pick up a copy of the Ipswich Junior Sports Club Guide.

Remember to look out for the Sport England Clubmark when considering a club. It’s your re-assurance that the club is committed to providing a safe, effective, child friendly environment.

There may also be further support available for talented youngsters from the Ipswich Sports Foundation. Call Ipswich 433505 or email adam.baker@ipswich.gov.uk. Visit www.englandsquash.com  for more information about where to play locally.

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TABLE TENNIS

where to play
At each of our 4 sports centres, you can play casually.
 
booking
Booking is recommended and can be done with an i-card 7 days in advance, online, via the phone or in person.
 
joining a club
Britannia Table Tennis Club is the main table tennis club in
Ipswich. Tel: 01473 828145. The Ipswich and District Table
Tennis League also operates within Ipswich, visit www.idttl.btinternet.co.uk 

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TENNIS

where to play
Outdoor courts are available at Gainsborough, Northgate and Maidenhall Sports Centres and indoor mini tennis courts can be found at all four sports centres.
There are also a number of courts available at the following:
Christchurch Park - to book tel: 433500
Gypeswick Park - no need to book
Chantry Sports Centre - Tel 602962

booking
Booking is recommended and can be done with an i-card 7 days in advance, online, via the phone or in person.

coaching for children 
There is no better way to start than with the modified version of  tennis with small sized rackets and special balls that ensures children experience success and the excitement of the game. You cannot place you child in better hands than with the vastly experienced coaches at Copleston and Holywells Community Tennis Club, which is one of Suffolk’s top accredited LTA Mini Tennis Centres.
For more information visit www.chctc.co.uk or look out for details about these courses in our school holiday programme which is available each holiday at www.getoutgetactive.com 

tournaments
The Ipswich Junior Parks Tennis Tournament is an annual event, set in the beautiful surroundings of Christchurch Park.The tournament is traditionally held during the first week of the school summer holidays.
For further information and to register your interest in entering the tournament contact Team Ipswich on 01473 433542 or by email at sports.development@ipswich.gov.uk 


joining a club
Tennis clubs in Ipswich include:
Ipswich Tennis Club
Copleston and Holywells Community Tennis Club
St Johns Tennis Club
Roundwood Tennis Club
Rushmere Tennis Club
John's URC Tennis Club

Visit www.suffolk.totaltennis.net for more information about where to play locally.

For contact details about these and other clubs, see our Team Ipswich Sports Club guide at www.ibcsport.co.uk  or pick up copy of the Ipswich Junior Sports Club Guide.

Remember to look out for the Sport England Clubmark when considering a club. It’s your re-assurance that the club is committed to providing a safe, effective, child friendly environment.

There may also be further support available for talented youngsters from the Ipswich Sports Foundation.
Call Ipswich 433505 or email adam.baker@ipswich.gov.uk 

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disabled access to racket sports
Each of our facilities comply with the required DDA regulations. Organised disabled groups which play racket sports include Active Antics based at Gainsborough and Whitton Sports Centres.

For more information call Optua Leisure on 01473 836770 or email leisure@optua.org.uk or visit www.beyourbest.org.uk 

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payment options
You can either pay per visit for all rackets sports, or take advantage of our excellent value monthly packages which also includes use of many other activities.

Activity	Adults price	Concessionary price* • Children • Students • Pensioners • Disabled • Financially disadvantaged
Racket sports: Badminton, Squash, Tennis, Table Tennis - 2 play - 4 play	£3.80 £1.90	£2.50 £1.25

Direct Debit Monthly packages
There are no hidden charges with our monthly i-card packages. No joining fee* or annual subscription .... just great value for money! They include unlimited access to the casual, public session activities as shown, subject to normal opening times and booking conditions.

Card type	Adult price	Concessionary price*
I-Top Adult (includes Profiles Gym, swimming, racket sports, fitness classes, track, vitality, health suite, creche)	£30.00	£22.00
I-Level Adult (includes swimming, racket sports, fitness classes, track, vitality, health suite, creche)	£22.00	£15.00
I-Top Junior (includes all casual session activities such as athletics, football, PJ sessions in Profles, racket sports, rollerskating, swimming, sportschemes, trampolining, track)		£13.00
I-Level Junior  (includes all casual session activities such as athletics, football, racket sports, rollerskating, swimming, sportschemes, trampolining, track)		£9.50

* Proof of eligibility or benefit required for consessionary prices - see our charges page for full details