Shuttlecock season opens at SLHS

Oct 18, 2012

Photo: badminton enthusiasts get their game on at SLHS

As temperatures take a plunge and the fall leaves are dropping faster than you can sing “Bye, Bye Birdie”, badminton enthusiasts are digging out their racquets and birdies for another season of play at Sharbot Lake High School. For those looking for a bit of fun and fitness this fall and winter- all you need is a pair of gym shoes in order to play. Ron Abbott will take care of the rest.

For the tiny fee of five bucks per school semester, you can hit the birdie till your heart’s content with other like-minded enthusiasts. Abbott, who has been overseeing the community activity for going on 30 years now, is hoping to see more people out to play this season after seeing the numbers dwindle last year. “The numbers tend to go up and down each year- some years we have too many players but last year often we would not have enough people to fill the two courts.”

Children are welcome if accompanied by adults. The first term just started and will end in January. However, those interested should not wait until January to begin since construction at the school might make the second term of play an impossibility. If you have them, bring your own racquets and birdies, but if you don't, Ron will be happy to supply you with what you need. For more information call Ron at 613-374-3212.