here's a summary:
1. Hours + rules
2. new member signups and deadlines
3. schedule and upcoming cancellations
4. courts this week
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1. HOURS + RULES We generally meet on Fridays from 7-10:30pm and Sundays from 3-4:30pm for recreation/coaching and 4:30-7 for team practice only.
-We provide shuttles but you must provide your own racket.
-Lock all your non-racket/shuttle belongings in lockers. This is Coles Rule. They will take your bags and put them in the lost and found if left next to the courts.
-be courteous of the courts. Don't be a court hog, don't walk on courts when you're not playing, and don't hang on the nets. be friendly and invite someone to play if you see them sitting around. It's that simple!
-you must show up at least 3 times a month or you will be cut from the roster

2. NON-FALL 2011 MEMBERS only: In order to participate this spring, you must fill out a club sports athlete information form located here: http://www.gonyuathletics.com/documents/2008/9/10/Athlete_Card.pdf?id=75
(Please copy and paste the link to the browser if it doesn't work).  Make sure the form is filled completely including your N#, e-mail, address, emergency contact, department/credits and signature.

The deadline to join is Sunday, January 29th. Please bring the form to practices before then or leave it in the badminton mailbox in the Coles Staff Office.

please note: NYU Poly students are not allowed to participate

3. Please check our google calendar for our schedule https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=nyubadminton%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York. Our first practice will be Friday, January 27. Due to basketball we will have a late start time, 8:30pm.

We will be cancelled for the following dates:
-2/24, 2/26, 3/18, 3/30, 4/1, 4/6, 4/8, 4/13, 4/29

4. For those of you back early, we have courts on Friday only this week from 7-10:30pm. This will be the last day that non-club members can join. hope to see you there!

Congrats to the women's team for winning the IBA match format 5-4. Better luck next time to the men's team for a hard fought 3-6 finish. In overall games, the team tied against tough UPenn opponents: 13-13.

More photos on our Picasa webpage:https://picasaweb.google.com/NYUBadminton/VsUPennDec32011

Photos have been posted: https://picasaweb.google.com/NYUBadminton/VsColumbiaAndAdelphiMarist100811

Thanks for your interest in the NYU Badminton club. I have provided all the information you need below but in case you don't like reading or want to get it in person, there will be an informational meeting on Sunday, September 11 at 3:30pm in the Coles Conference room (top floor by the equipment room).  Reading this e-mail or attending the informational meeting and following the instructions in its entirety is a prerequisite for joining!

First some general info:

We are both a recreational club and competitive club.
LOCATION: Coles Sports Center in Fieldhouse Courts 1 and 2 (by the squash/racketball courts)
RACKET: You need your own racket to participate. Rackets can be purchased quite cheaply at Paragon Sports on 17th street and broadway. Alternatively, you can purchase a racket online at badmintonalley.com or san diego badminton supply. 
SHUTTLES: We provide shuttles (which is what can really get expensive over time : )
DRESS CODE: please wear proper athletic attire. No jeans or sandals.
BACKPACKS/BOOK BAGS: No bags will be allowed on the courts because they are a safety hazard.  The NYU Coles Staff will take your bag to the lost and found if it is left on the side of the courts.  There are day lockers in the locker room and you can check out a lock from the equipment room with your NYU ID.
SAFETY: For your safety, please do not walk through the courts and be careful to watch the lines and not stand too close to the courts when you are not playing.

ABOUT RECREATION:
-we welcome members of all levels
-we have courts Fridays 7-10:30pm; Sunday 3-4:30pm (except September 18).
     **It is recommended that beginner players show up at 7 and the advanced players show up for the later hours however there are no formal restrictions as to when you can come and how long you can stay for.
-There will be a sign-up board for 15 minute sessions, doubles only.  Your name can only be on the board once at a time and if you are playing, your name will be erased from all spots on the board.  Please remember to sign up again at the end of your 15 minutes! While you are waiting, you are welcome to practice on the adjacent basketball court (kept empty for us) or any empty racketball courts.  Generally the wait to get on a court is 15 minutes but it can be 30 minutes the first couple sessions.
-You can sign up for courts with your friends or we will try to pair you up with someone of a similar level. Just ask if you are shy! We are very friendly.
-It is generally very crowded the first couple months.  This dwindles quickly so don't despair if you are a serious badminton enthusiast!
-we offer informal group coaching for beginner and intermediate players on Sundays from 3-4:30pm.  please e-mail nyubadminton@gmail.com with the subject "coaching" and what you think your level is if you would like to participate in the message body.  This coaching is free courtesy of Fabrice Jaumont, a veteran team member and only those serious about committing to a weekly attendance should sign up.
-attendance: you are required to come at least twice a month.  you can show up late or leave early but all we ask is that you show up and check your name off on the attendance twice a month.

ABOUT TEAM:
-the team plays local schools in the area (Columbia, Princeton, Yale, UPenn, Drexel, Rutgers), usually 2-3 games per semester.
-mandatory practices on Sundays from 4:30-7pm.
-game dates for this semester are Oct 8 (home game) and Nov 12 (@ Princeton). please do not sign up if you will not be able to participate in the tournaments.  We are trying to schedule one more game for the fall. date tbd.  Transportation to games will be provided by NYU.
-tryouts will be Sunday, Sept 18 at 4:30pm.  If you plan to try out for the team, please do not show up to recreation on Friday, September 16, or if you do, show up after 9pm (I know some of you wanted to get some practice in before tryouts).  This is to keep the initial first day crowd manageable.  You may show up starting at 3pm on Sept 18 to warm up.
  **Team tryouts format: we will first ask you to warm up and hit with a partner and make an initial cut based on our observation of how you play. We will then do some drills and have you play games against each other for the final cut. If you feel that you were cut and belong on the team, we will take challenges either at the end or the following week.
  **If you were on the team before, you are still required to show up to tryouts to help with the tryouts. Your team status will not be in jeopardy.
-If you try out and do not make the team, you can still participate in recreation.  (you can even take advantage of the coaching sessions! Members who have received coaching have gone on to be part of the team)

HOW TO SIGN UP:
In order to participate this fall, EVERYONE (even if you were a member before) must fill out a club sports athlete information form located here: http://www.gonyuathletics.com/documents/2008/9/10/Athlete_Card.pdf?id=75
(Please copy and paste the link to the browser if it doesn't work).  Make sure the form includes your N#, netID, address, emergency contact, department/credits and signature.  Insufficient information will cause you to be rejected from the club.

Please write your preferred e-mail address somewhere visible on the form if you do not want your netID to be used. The deadline to turn in a form will be Friday SEPTEMBER 23, 2011. You can turn in the form in three ways:
1. badminton club mailbox in the Coles Staff Office
2. at the information session September 11, 3:30pm
3. During our first couple meetings. (Sept 16, 18, 23).

Electronic copies WILL NOT be accepted.

Other things to note:

NYU-Poly students are not allowed to participate in NYU Club sports at this time.  Unfortunately this is a rule made by those above me.  I know there are many of you and we hope to accommodate you in the future.

In order to participate this fall, EVERYONE (even if you were a member before) must fill out a club sports athlete information form located here: http://www.gonyuathletics.com/documents/2008/9/10/Athlete_Card.pdf?id=75
(Please copy and paste the link to the browser if it doesn't work).  Make sure the form is filled completely including your N#, e-mail, address, emergency contact, department/credits and signature.

I will be cleaning out the mailing list so to stay on the mailing list, write your preferred e-mail address on this form. The deadline to turn in a form will be Friday SEPTEMBER 23, 2011. You can turn in the form in four ways:
1. leave it in the badminton club mailbox in the Coles Staff Office
2. give it to a representative at the NYU Club Fest (Sept 6 from 12-7)
3. bring it to the informational meeting on September 11, 2011 at 3:30 in the Coles Sports Center Conference room
4. bring it to our first couple practices (Sept 16, 18, 23)

Electronic copies will not be accepted.

Other things to note:

NYU-Poly students are not allowed to participate. 

Please e-mail me at nyubadminton@gmail.com if you have any questions.  Thanks and we look forward to seeing you!

Complete results can be found here:  

2010 3rd Annual Badminton Open Bracket Results

The club is on break for winter.  There will be court setups this Friday (7-10:30pm) and Sunday (3-7:30pm) still so feel free to drop by and play if you like.  Please bring your own shuttles. 

I've also posted pictures from our two tournaments this semester against Princeton and UPenn. Great effort this semester team!
http://picasaweb.google.com/nyubadminton

Enjoy! Good luck with finals and see you all in January!

Of course, we really cannot accommodate 100+ people on our four courts so now is also the time to see who is committed to the club and who is not.  I will be taking attendance over the next few weeks and if you do not show up at least twice in the next month, you will be cut from the roster.  (So also make sure you sign in.  And introduce yourself so I know who you are!).

Negativity aside, we will only have setups on Sunday this week due to a Tear It Up Volleyball event at Coles on Friday.  So here's the schedule for Sunday, September 26:

4-5:30pm recreation on three courts
4-4:45pm: level 1 coaching session
4:45-5:30pm: level 2 coaching session
5:30-7:30pm: team practice

Okay, one last reminder, please remember to lock your belongings in a locker or the Coles staff will threaten to take it away!  If it doesn't look like a badminton bag, please lock it up!

Hi Everyone

Thanks for your interest in the badminton club!  We hope to have an exciting year planned!  There’s a lot of information in this e-mail which applies to both new and old members so please read carefully!

ABOUT THE CLUB: the club has two components, recreation and team. 

Recreational club:  Members are expected to show up at least 2 times a month or they will be removed from the roster.  Bring your own racket.  Some used shuttles and plastics will generally be available but it is always best to bring your own.  During recreation hours, there will be a sign up board and everyone will be able to sign up for 15-minute sessions.   We are also planning to offer some organized group coaching sessions as well as a pan-NYU tournament in the spring.  Details will be given at a later date.

Team: From the team tryouts, we will select 8 men and 8 women to represent the NYU Badminton Team.  There will be mandatory practices every Sunday from 5:30-7:30pm.  The team usually plays 2 away games and 1-2 home games each semester (Schools we’ve regularly played in the past are Columbia, Yale, Princeton, UPenn, Drexel, Rutgers).  Team perks include guaranteed practice time with advanced players each week, limited use of feather shuttles during practices, free transportation to our away games, and the honor of representing NYU!  Current and previous team members can vouch that it is a lot of fun.! So if you think you are good, please try out!

TO JOIN: EVERYONE (this includes previous members) must submit a club sports student athlete card located here:

http://www.gonyuathletics.com/documents/2008/9/10/Athlete_Card.pdf?id=75

Please print and fill out the form as complete as possible.  Be sure to include your NYU ID N# located on the back of your purple ID card and your department and/or status (faculty, staff, alumni).  There are THREE options to turn in this form:

 1- Drop it off in the badminton mailbox in the Coles Staff Office area (just as any worker at Coles where this is)

2- Leave it with a club representative at the NYU Club  Fest on  Tuesday September 7 from 2-7pm.  If no one is at the table, please just leave it in the badminton mailbox.

3- Bring it to the first meeting.

The deadline for this form will be Friday, September 24 at 9pm. 

ELECTRONIC COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

OUR FIRST MEETING will be Friday, September 17.  Since we generally have an overwhelming number of people attending our first meeting, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Those interested in recreation badminton only: please show up at 6.  The courts will be open so feel free for you to hit around so come with your rackets and dressed to play.  I will give a welcome spiel around 7pm, some general club guideline and badminton etiquette, and talk about plans for the year.  Recreation will finish at 9:00pm.

Those interested in trying out for the team: Please show up at 8:30pm with your rackets and be ready to play.  I will do another welcome spiel and then we will do an initial cut at this time.  Basically current team members and I will watch you hit with another player of your choice and assess your skill level.  Be prepared to return on Sunday, September 19 at 5:30pm for the first team practice if you make the cut.  We will ask about 15-20 men and women to return on Sunday.

Some court guidelines to abide by on your first day:

Bring your own racket.

Wear proper court shoes (non sole marking and no flipflops!).

Wear athletic attire (no jeans!)

Make sure you do not stand on the court when you are not playing.

Store your bookbags in a locker.  Locks may be checked out from the equipment room on the main floor of Coles.

Okay, I believe that is all I have for now.  please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions (nyubadminton@gmail.com)

But PLEASE make sure you have read this e-mail thoroughly before you ask!

I look forward to meeting everyone!

Emily

http://www.gonyuathletics.com/documents/2008/9/10/Student%20Athlete%20Card.doc?id=75