Badminton in Wisconsin
Compiled by Paul Malischke of the University of Wisconsin Badminton
Club
On January 12, 2000, the Wisconsin State Journal featured badminton on the front
page of the Breakaway section.
MSCR badminton for adults
Madison School Community
Recreation has a program in badminton at
- Memorial High School (6 courts) on Monday nights (7:30 to 9:30).
Memorial is at 201 S. Gammon, near Westowne shopping center.
- East High School (8 courts) on Monday nights (7:15 to 9:15). East High
is at 2222 E. Washington. Supervisor is Gilbert Melendrez.
- East High School (8 courts) on Wednesday nights (7:15 to 9:15). This badminton program was founded in 1979 by
Paul Malischke and Ken Vogel. Ken Vogel is the current supervisor. This is
the 26th anniversary of East side badminton!
2006 Winter Session: (No programs meet March 13-17)
| Location |
Start Date |
End Date |
Cost |
Notes |
Course # |
| East Mondays |
Jan 2 |
April 24 |
$44 |
space available |
17632 |
| East Wednesdays |
Jan 4 |
April 19 |
41.25 |
26th year! |
17630 |
| Memorial Mondays |
Jan 2 |
March 6 |
27.50 |
great for beginners |
17631 |
Plastic shuttles and some rackets are provided. You should be
at least 18 years of age, although exceptions might be made by the supervisor.
Registration
for each location is separate. Advance registration ends December 16.
There may be an additional charge for non-residents. Phone MSCR at
204-3026 for more information. Registrations are accepted at the first class if space
is available. If you wish to join mid-season, call 204-3026.
Badminton for High School or Middle School Students
- Hamilton Middle School has an after-school badminton club. Contact
Pam Woodruff.
- The Triple B Badminton Club was active
approximately 1995 to 2000. Members
participated in many Midwest tournaments, and also the national junior
championships. Contact Coach Fred Coleman at 238-9258.
- On March 11, 2000, there was a tournament for Madison middle school
students and high school students at Memorial High School. This was the 5th
annual tournament, and the first one including high school students.
There have not been any events since then.
Updated December 23, 2005
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