Hi friends

I am Shivanand,
Very new to Doha, Qatar. Happy to be here, as i liked the city very much. It takes me to Bangalore in India, as the climate and city have some resemblence.
I would like to know whether i can play shuttle badminton here in Doha, do we have any indoor clubs where i can join and go regularly. I just love that sport.
Please include me into your groups and community.
Wish yuu all A Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Warm regards

Shiva

Badminton Friends Club is setting up a Badminton Training facility at Qatar Academy Indoor Sports hall from January 1, 2010.There are 6 courts available in this facility.
Players from all nationalities are welcome, especially Qataris. There would be the following training levels and entry fees:
• Juniors (Age Under 10 yrs)- 300Qr / monthly,
• Juniors (Age Under 13 yrs)- 300Qr / mothly
• Juniors (Age under 16 yrs)-300Qr / monthly
• Seniors Group lessons 300Qr / monthly
• Social time 250Qr / monthly
Coaching would be conducted by Manoj Sahibjan, certified from BAM (Badminton Association of Maldives), in co-ordination with Alex Rosca, Recreation Sport Activities coordinator at Qatar Foundation.
Classes would be held twice a week, Fridays and Saturdays. Objective of the camp would be to develop and raise Badminton in Qatar, especially among the Youth.

Commencement Date: 1st January 2010
Time: 8 AM to 2 PM (2 hours per category)
Venue: Qatar Academy Indoor Sports Hall
To register of more information’s please contact: Mob 5700439 or BFClub/-a-t-/yahoo.com

Qatar Badminton Academy (QBA) is all set to re commence its successful and acclaimed training program for the children and junior players.

The program would start from 1st April 2010 at Qatar Badminton Club, Doha Rugby Club Annex, near Doha College.

Not only the venue is centrally located but also there would be flexibility in the training program to accommodate various requirements. The program would be held in batches scheduled on week days 4 PM to 5:30 PM, Fri-Sat 9 AM to 4 PM.

QBA Vision is to promote and nurture Badminton as a sport in Qatar and put Qatar prominently in the world Badminton map. QBA Mission is to find, mould, nurture and encourage budding young talents in Qatar to become professional players and compete at international events & to create awareness about badminton as all weather and all inclusive sport in Qatar.

In line with its Vision and Mission QBA is pioneer in starting such training program and has set the example to follow with a sole aim to groom Badminton talents of Qatar which could produce tremendous results bringing in sporting glories for the State of Qatar. In a short time span it has set its own benchmark and efforts are being made to improve upon the same i.e. International standard Yonex courts, equipments etc. Going forward QBA has well structured mega plans and QBA has consistently delivered results.

Batches would be allocated fairly on first come first serve basis and also on the basis of competence level in the game. Enrollment forms, rules regulations and further details can be obtained from qatarbadmintonacademy/-a-t-/gmail.com.

Hi welcome