RM Racquettes

Rules and Guidelines

Badminton is LIFE.

General Membership Rules

  • All club members should be a residence of Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur or employed within.
  • Club memberhip fees of ₱50.00 only.
  • Members may invite guests to play and may be subject to drop-in fees of ₱50.00 per entrance.
  • Members should pay monthly dues of ₱100.00 for employed and ₱50.00 for student.

Dates and Times

  • All club activity is to take place during scheduled dates and time, as posted.
  • Guests can play anytime upon the availability of the gymnasium, with the RM Racquettes members.
  • Uniform should be worn every SATURDAY.

Badminton Equipment

  • Members are encouraged to provide their own badminton equipment for play.
  • Feather shuttlecock are provided by the Club but it should be payment first policy amounting ₱70.00 each.
  • Members may also use their own shuttlecock if they wish.
  • Posts and nets are provided by the club.

Attire

  • Participating members should dress in appropriate attire for playing badminton.
  • Shirts must be worn.
  • Shoes must be worn.
  • Playing while wearing slippers and pants is stricly prohibited.

Play

  • The 21 point rally system will be used to score sets; however, players are welcome to also use the 35 rally scoring system if agreed upon.
  • Single games are played to encourage participation from players.
  • Multi set matches are permitted if attendance is low and court availability permits.
  • On busy evenings, doubles matches are preferred.
  • Single matches are encouraged if attendance permits.
  • No referees or line judges are available – an honor system applies.

Etiquette

  • Respect between members is to be maintained at all times.
  • Abusive, violent and harassing behavior (physical, verbal, visual, etc.) will not be tolerated at any time.
  • Club president reserves the right to eject, or banish members who exhibit inappropriate behavior.

Set up/ Take Down

  • Upon arrival members should proceed to set up posts and badminton nets.
  • Court should be swept prior to play.
  • At the end of the evening all nets and posts are to be taken down.
  • Gymnasium should be checked to ensure no equipment is left out or left behind.

XP2 Shuttlecock

RM Racquettes Shuttlecock