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Q. \u00a0Do I\u00a0have to prepay online before coming to play or can I just\u00a0“walk in?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.\u00a0 Sorry – due to limited court space, as well as health safety precautions, we now require advance reservation through the website\u00a0 and advance payment.\u00a0 You can register for our free non-member account in order to see and reserve a spot. Then you can reserve, and decide which payment option you prefer.\u00a0 We offer the “unlimited” monthly membership as well as member, and non-member punchcards.\u00a0 \u00a0https:\/\/smashville.us\/app\/ <\/a><\/p>\n

After you register, please pay via Venmo or Zelle. Be sure to reserve your spot and then sign-in<\/strong> on the app once you are onsite.\"\"<\/p>\n

Q. Do I need to bring birdies?<\/p>\n

A. Yes! Bring Birdies<\/strong> (or buy some from us).\u00a0 \u00a0When you are rotating into the club doubles you will need contribute 1 Smashville birdie to the group birdie basket<\/strong> and then you may utilize basket birds for club play .. until they are out.\u00a0 This insures that everyone is supplying their fair share of shuttles and it’s not just one or two players paying for all the birdies.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Q. When is the club open?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A.\u00a0 We have club play most days at about 7pm and various weekend times at the POTTSTOWN location, however the\u00a0\u00a0 club is member-driven and does not have regular “business hours”.\u00a0 Members with “Access” privileges may open it anytime, any day!\u00a0 To be sure the club is open or to see if anyone is playing on an off-time, you need view reservations by logging in to the web app.\u00a0 \u00a0KING OF PRUSSIA location (7 mat courts) plays 3-4 days \/week.\u00a0 Usually M, F, Sat in the winter and M, W, F, Sat in the summer. Check times on whatsapp group description.\u00a0 Special announcement or blackout messages may be posted on the WhatsApp group.<\/p>\n

Reservations and times may be accessed at: https:\/\/smashville.us\/app\/\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Q. Are the “club play” nights<\/strong> open play or is it more of a set league atmosphere?<\/p>\n

A. Club play nights are loose rotations.. not league format.\u00a0 Kind of depends on how many show up.\u00a0 When busy, a foursome plays 1 game and then rotates off so waiting players can play. So far we have not usually been that busy, however it can happen for a portion of the Club Play time on Wednesdays and Fridays.\u00a0 Other nights are also available to our unlimited members, and other members may be able to join when announced on our WhatsApp group. \u00a0We do hope to get a league going soon!\u00a0 The KOP location has introduced a “challenge court” !<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Q:\u00a0 I don’t have a playing partner. If I register a spot at one of the locations, should I\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0just show up and usually there are people there in same situation and you can\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0match up with someone?
\nA:\u00a0 Actually at Club play, we all mix up and we encourage members to play with\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 different players! We consider it poor etiquette to remain solely in a clique group.<\/p>\n

Q. Why might I consider joining the Smashville WhatsApp<\/strong> group?<\/p>\n

A. \u00a0This is where most of the communication around play happens.\u00a0 How many are coming, when play is cancelled, special holiday events. It is especially useful for those interested in playing during “off-times” and non-club play hours. \u00a0Players often put out an impromptu query to see if anyone is interested in playing at an off time. \u00a0If enough respond – game on! \u00a0There are also notices about training sessions, events and sometimes “FREE for members” events! \u00a0We have another WA group for Kids training.\u00a0 To JOIN the Smashville WhatsApp click:\u00a0http:\/\/smashville.us\/go\/whatsapp\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Q. \u00a0How can I help out?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. Smashville is a community-based organization and has only been able to develop due to players volunteering to help with various tasks from painting, line taping and junk removal to food preparation and event organization. \u00a0We would love to have you come and\u00a0help! Contact us at Play@Smashville.us<\/a> with your talents!<\/p>\n

Q. Looks like I’m the last one here and I don’t know where all the light switches are<\/strong> and how to lock up!<\/p>\n

A. \u00a0We have just posted a web page that shows (most) all the light switch locations and how to close the place up for the night! \u00a0It’s currently under the Member Login drop-down however anyone can view:\u00a0http:\/\/smashville.us\/go\/lights\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Q. \u00a0What Badminton events<\/strong> do you run throughout the year?<\/p>\n

A. \u00a0In\u00a0the\u00a0Fall we typically have a team tourney, in Dec we have our Birthday and Holiday tourney.\u00a0 In the Spring we hold the PA State Championships and in the Summer we now have the India Independence day event.\u00a0 Twice a year we run a 1.5 month Professional League with cash prizes.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Q: What equipment do you have to bring of your own and what can you borrow from\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0the facility?
\nA: You need proper shoes, a racquet (yes, initially you may borrow one from the Club – after that it’s a $2. rental), and you will need to place a Smashville birdie in the communal “Birdie Basket” that all players will draw from at the start of play to be fair to all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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