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Welcome Players 

Welcome to join Ole Miss Badminton Club! Hope you would enjoy this Olympic ball game and have fun with us. For your better understanding of our beloved club, please kindly allow us to share some messages or information which you may like to learn.

Where could I meet with or find out more about Ole Miss Badminton C lub?

Our regular practice schedule is available on : http://dos.orgsync.com/org/badminton/Calendar

We also keep updating our;

Who can join the club ?

Our club is a "student lead - student run" organisation/sports club governed under the department of campus recreation (DCR) and dean of students (DOS) office.

Students, Faculty/Staff members of the university are eligible to participate our official club activities

Families of official members, and community members are also welcomed to join the club and participate in our practice time.

How could I join the club? 

  1. Please come to the court (Court 1, 3rd Floor Turner center) to meet with us directly during the practice time.
  2. You also need to fill out the “Individual Paperwork Packet” form as follow. (Required by the DCR – the Department of Campus Recreation) http://www.olemiss.edu/campusrec/sportclubs/individual_paperwork1213.pdf
  3. Register on the OrgSync and join the badminton club portal. (Required by the DCR) https://orgsync.com/register/university-of-mississippi
  4. Please take a look at this step-by-step instruction if you have any difficult. https://s3.amazonaws.com/os_uploads/79428_OrgSyncHelp_BadmintonClub.pdf 

What if I do not have my own racquet now?

  • So far there are 5 club racquets which can be borrowed by new members or visitors for temporary use. However, the club members are encouraged to buy their own racquets, and the following websites are just for your reference. Check Vendors

What equipment do I need beside the racquet?

  • All of the badminton players are strongly encouraged to wear badminton shoes (not basketball or sport shoes) for self-protection and injury prevention.
  • The string and grip for the racquet will be provided by our club.

Do I need to pay for the string service?

  • Yes, even though the string is provided by our club; however, the labor cost $15 should be paid by the member who needs the service and to the stringer.
  • The grip is totally free for members.

Do I need to pay a membership fee?

Yes, the badminton club do collect membership fee in each regular semester; however, there are lot of benefits for the members who pay the dues.

1. Use of club practice time and participate special training sessions.
2. Receive free Competition-level shuttlecocks (birdies) for practice sessions
3. Use of club rackets.
4. Free supplies of racquet string and grip.
5. Reimbursement for the off-campus competitions.
6. Semester club banquet (social event) 

Is there any badminton activity beside the regular practices? 

  • Anual club competition. (previous event)
  • Intramural competition.
  • Our annual community event, the Ole Miss Badminton Open (previous event)
  • Special practice sessions/coaching camps
  • There will be several off-campus competitions in varied areas like Memphis, St. Louis, Little Rock, Atlanta, MSU.

 Does badminton club have club t-shirt?

Yes, we are plan to make additional club t-shirt this year. If you want to have one, please contact club officers if you prefer to have one. 

Contact Us

Welcome again, and please do not be hesitate to let us know if you have any question or concern. Thanks a lot, and looking forward to seeing you on the court again.

 

Summer 2013 Practice

Location : Turner Center (Basketball Court #1)

Check Calender   

Welcome & FAQs

For Club Members:

Please register for OrgSync and join the Badminton club through it. The link to register is below. Instructions


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The University of Mississippi is a community of learning dedicated to nurturing excellence in intellectual inquiry and personal character in an open and diverse environment. As a voluntary member of this community:

  • I believe in respect for the dignity of each person.
  • I believe in fairness and civility.
  • I believe in personal and professional integrity.
  • I believe in academic honesty.
  • I believe in academic freedom.
  • I believe in good stewardship of our resources.
  • I pledge to uphold these values and encourage others to follow my example.



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