Baddy Venues
I play badminton (affectionate term: baddy) regularly (3-4 times a week) and a good venue is very important. Bangsar doesn't have many venues, so I frequent the following:
1) Bangsar Sports Complex
Managed by DBKL, the complex has been serving the community for many years. Amenities include badminton (rubber) and squash courts, a swimming pool, gym, outdoor basketball, tennis and futsal courts.
2) Pusat Komuniti Bukit Bandaraya
Also managed by DBKL, this is a recent addition albeit smaller than the aforementioned. It's got badminton (rubber) and tennis courts, and a gym.
Also managed by DBKL, this is a recent addition albeit smaller than the aforementioned. It's got badminton (rubber) and tennis courts, and a gym.
3) TNB Bukit Pantai
Housed under TNB building at Jalan Pantai (opposite Pantai Hospital), the court is open to public but bookings to be made with TNB staff. I'm not sure of the rate but it's parquet surface.
4) Lee Chong Wei Sports Centre
This high-profile complex (thanks to its namesake) has many facilities: badminton, futsal, gym, body building, yoga, gymnastics, ping long and even a Chinese traditional health center. The rates depend on the period (non-peak, normal, peak) and surface type (typical rubber or shock-absorbing).
5) Elements Badminton Center
With 6 well-maintained courts, this center located in Taman Perindustrian UEP is popular with the Subang locals.
With 6 well-maintained courts, this center located in Taman Perindustrian UEP is popular with the Subang locals.
6) Yap Twins Court
Located behind Subang Digi Mall, the hall is quite big but not as well-maintained as (5). However it's cheaper and usually there is no problem booking on the spot.
7) Pusat Komuniti Lembah Pantai
Nestled within Pantai Hillpark, the courts here are rubberized and in fairly new. Same DBKL rates apply. Unlike most DBKL courts, this venue has 4 courts instead of 3.
8) Pusat Komuniti TTDI
Occasionally I play at this center; I recently find some maintenance is necessary as some of the courts are worn out and slippery. Note that the vending machine sometimes doesn't work and they don't sell drinks outside so it's best to bring your own.
Update: DBKL courts can be booked online, min 3 weeks prior reservation is required. The rate is RM4/hr for 1 court.
7) Pusat Komuniti Lembah Pantai
Nestled within Pantai Hillpark, the courts here are rubberized and in fairly new. Same DBKL rates apply. Unlike most DBKL courts, this venue has 4 courts instead of 3.
8) Pusat Komuniti TTDI
Occasionally I play at this center; I recently find some maintenance is necessary as some of the courts are worn out and slippery. Note that the vending machine sometimes doesn't work and they don't sell drinks outside so it's best to bring your own.
Update: DBKL courts can be booked online, min 3 weeks prior reservation is required. The rate is RM4/hr for 1 court.
I hope there'll be more venues to play at in the future; do let me know if there's a venue nearby I could try out :)
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