Badminton Club Equipment on Clearance
The club equipment clearance for badminton brings together the gear from gyms and associations: mobile or sleeve posts, regulation-sized nets, and small training equipment such as cones, cups, hoops, and rhythm ladders. A selection for clubs, schools, and local authorities that are opening or renewing courts in a gymnasium.
Set up badminton courts at a reduced price.
The dimensions of a badminton court
A badminton court measures thirteen metres forty long and six metres ten wide for doubles; for singles, the width reduces to five metres ten-eight, as the play is limited to the inner side lines. The lines, which are forty millimetres wide, are preferably marked in white or yellow to distinguish them from the markings of other sports in the gym. Around the court, sufficient clearance and space between two neighbouring courts avoid collisions between players and bumps against the walls. The height of the ceiling also matters: a shuttlecock cleared at the back of the court rises very high, and a room that is too low prevents lobs from being played.
Other clearance items
Badminton clearance also includes:
All clearance items are gathered on the badminton page.
Net and posts: the regulation measurements
The regulations set the height of the posts at one metre fifty-five from the surface of the ground; they are placed on the double side lines, even when playing singles. The net, made of thin dark-coloured cord, has mesh openings from fifteen to twenty millimetres, a height of seventy-six centimetres, and a width of at least six metres ten. Its top edge is lined with a folded white band of seventy-five millimetres, through which the tension cable passes. Well-tightened, the net descends to one metre fifty-two at the centre of the court. A drooping net or tilting posts disrupt exchanges: tension is checked before each session.
Wheeled, weighted, or sleeved posts
In a shared gymnasium, mobile posts are the most common solution: their weighted base ensures stability and built-in wheels allow them to be brought out and stored in just a few minutes. Sleeved posts, inserted into sockets secured to the ground, provide perfect stability and a net that is always taut but require installation work and a dedicated room. Between the two, removable counterweight posts are suitable for rooms where equipment changes places often. For a club, a storage cart and spare nets prevent a court from being unusable when a net tears during a training session.
Markers, ladders, and hoops for training sessions
Badminton is played with quick movements: lunges towards the net, sideways steps, and returns to the centre. Markers and cones outline the six corners of the court for footing exercises, ladder drills work on step frequency, and hoops serve as targets for serves or reception zones for young players. Flat markers do not hinder footing, unlike tall cones on which one can twist an ankle. This small, lightweight, stackable equipment can be stored in a bag and is suitable for all categories, from minibad to adults. It makes sessions more fun at school and allows the coach to run multiple workshops on the same court.
Frequently asked questions
How many badminton courts can a gym accommodate?
It all depends on the length and width of the hall, with each court taking up just over thirteen metres by six before clearance. The courts are arranged in parallel, measurements are taken before purchasing the posts, and it is checked that no baskets or hoops obstruct high-flying shuttlecocks.
How to properly tension a badminton net?
The net is fixed to the two posts, then the cable running through the white band is tightened until the top edge is perfectly straight. The ends of the net attach to the posts along their entire height, leaving no gap between the net and the post.
Can indoor posts be used to play outside?
Indoor posts are susceptible to moisture, and their base is not designed for uneven ground. For outdoors, it is preferred to use planted or weighted posts designed for the open air, along with a UV-treated net, keeping in mind that wind can quickly divert shuttlecocks.
What equipment is suitable for introducing badminton to children at school?
Lowered nets, tensioned between adjustable posts, and smaller courts make the initial exchanges easier. Hoops, cones, and targets on the ground turn the learning of serving and movement into games, without expensive equipment.
How to mark badminton lines in a multi-sport hall?
A special adhesive tape for sports flooring allows lines of forty millimetres to be marked without damaging the surface, awaiting a painted marking. A different colour from those of other sports is chosen so that players can easily spot their boundaries at first glance.
