Smashville FAQ
Do I have to prepay online before coming to play, or can I just “walk in”?
Sorry — due to limited court space, as well as health safety precautions, we now require advance reservation through the website and advance payment.
You can register for our free non-member account in order to see and reserve a spot. Then you can choose the payment option you prefer. We offer an unlimited monthly membership, member punchcards, and non-member punchcards.
Reservations and account access are available here:
https://smashville.us/app/
After you register, please pay via Venmo or Zelle. Be sure to reserve your spot and then sign in on the app once you are onsite.
Do I need to bring birdies?
Yes! Please bring birdies, or you may purchase some from us.
When you rotate into club doubles, you will need to contribute one Smashville birdie to the group birdie basket. You may then use basket birdies for club play until they run out.
This ensures that everyone supplies their fair share of shuttles and that one or two players are not paying for all the birdies.
When is the club open?
We have club play most days at about 7:00 PM and various weekend times at the Pottstown location. However, the club is member-driven and does not have regular “business hours.” Currently we play at
Pottstown: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mainline: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday evenings.
Members with access privileges may open the club anytime, any day.
To confirm whether the club is open, or to see if anyone is playing during an off-time, please view reservations by logging in to the web app:
https://smashville.us/app/
The King of Prussia location has seven mat courts and typically plays three to four days per week. Usually this is Monday, Friday, and Saturday in the winter, and Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in the summer.
Please check the WhatsApp group description for current times. Special announcements or blackout messages may also be posted in the WhatsApp group.
Are the “club play” nights open play, or are they more of a set league atmosphere?
Club play nights are loose rotations, not a league format. The exact format depends on how many players show up.
When it is busy, a foursome plays one game and then rotates off so waiting players can play. So far, we have not usually been that busy, but it can happen during portions of Club Play time on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Other nights are also available to unlimited members, and other members may be able to join when announced in the WhatsApp group.
We hope to get a league going soon. The KOP location has also introduced a challenge court.
I don’t have a playing partner. If I reserve a spot, should I just show up?
Yes. At Club Play, we all mix up, and we encourage members to play with different players.
We consider it poor etiquette to remain only with a clique or fixed group. Club Play is intended to be friendly, flexible, and welcoming.
Why should I consider joining the Smashville WhatsApp group?
The WhatsApp group is where most communication around play happens. This includes how many people are coming, when play is cancelled, special holiday events, training sessions, and occasional free events for members.
It is especially useful for players interested in off-times and non-club play hours. Players often post an impromptu query to see if anyone is interested in playing at an off-time. If enough players respond — game on!
We also have another WhatsApp group for kids training.
To join the Smashville WhatsApp group, click here:
http://smashville.us/go/whatsapp/
How can I help out?
Smashville is a community-based organization and has only been able to develop because players have volunteered to help with many different tasks.
These tasks have included painting, line taping, junk removal, food preparation, event organization, and more.
We would love to have you help. Contact us at
Play@Smashville.us
and let us know your talents.
I’m the last one here. Where are the light switches, and how do I lock up?
We have posted a web page that shows most of the light switch locations and explains how to close the club for the night.
It is currently listed under the Member Login drop-down, but anyone can view it here:
http://smashville.us/go/lights/
What badminton events do you run throughout the year?
In the fall, we typically have a team tournament. In December, we have our Birthday and Holiday Tournament.
In the spring, we hold the PA State Championships, and in the summer we now have the India Independence Day event.
Twice a year, we run a 1.5-month professional league with cash prizes.
What equipment do I need to bring, and what can I borrow?
You need proper shoes, a racquet, and birdies.
You may initially borrow a racquet from the club. After that, racquet rental is $2.
You will also need to place one Smashville birdie in the communal birdie basket. All players draw from that basket at the start of play so that the cost of shuttles is shared fairly.
Do you have a Junior coaching program?
We have regular junior group coaching sessions. We typically have either one or two available on weekends, and often have one during the week after school. We also periodically have a free kids and family session on Tuesdays. Currently we have a Wednesday afternoon and a Saturday morning kids session.
Additionally, we periodically have adult training groups, such as an advanced adult training group and a women’s group!
What should I do if my specific question was not answered here?
If you have a specific question that was not answered here, feel free to message Latha at Smashville Support:
