Registration is open for the AZ Senior Olympics Badminton Tournament on May 30, 2026 at the Udall Rec Center in Tucson. Go to: http://www.seniorgames.org/ This will be a qualifying event for the 2027 National Senior Olympics.
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Plus information on where to play and local tournaments and events. WHERE WE PLAY: We are Temporarily closed
Tucson has many places one can play badminton, in fact, you could play 7 days a week if you wish. Just turn up with your racquet and some shuttlecocks. The price of entry is roughly about $2-$3. I won’t be updating prices on here but that’s the ballpark figure at present. I have listed the
Due to the Tucson Senior Olympics, the gym at the Randolph Rec Center will not be available for open Badminton
New timing rules to be tried out for International competitions:
Time Clock and Continuous Play: What to Know
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TEXT BY BWF STAFF
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Following its successful implementation in all qualifying matches at the SATHIO GROUP Australian Open 2025, the Time Clock System will be further tested at the DAIHATSU Indonesia Masters 2026 from 20-25 January 2026. The system will be in effect for all matches (qualifying and main draw), with full enforcement by umpires as per regulations.
During the trial period, selected HSBC BWF World Tour tournaments will have this feature.
The What
BWF is introducing a 25-second Time Clock between rallies to make matches faster and more consistent. New regulations clearly define what players can and cannot do between points.
The Why
Addresses player complaints that umpires judge delays differently. New rules:
Reduce confusion
Make timing rules clearer
Allow players freedom to towel, drink or talk to coaches
The How
After a rally ends, the server has 25 seconds to be ready to serve.
Players do not need to serve within 25 seconds – just be in position and ready.
Countdown clock beside the court shows the time.
Players must watch the clock themselves.
What about the receiver?
The receiver also has 25 seconds.
However, once the server is ready (even if under 25 seconds), the receiver cannot delay.
What happens if someone is slow?
The umpire may call undue delay.
This can lead to a warning, yellow card or red card.
What does ‘ready’ mean?
In serving/receiving position
Both feet still and on the ground
Server holding the shuttle
Receiver’s hand down
Players looking at each other
What can a player do in those 25 seconds?
Talk to coach
Towel off or drink
Tie shoes
Self-apply cold spray or other treatment
No umpire permission is needed for these. However, if a rally is lost, the player must follow the umpire’s instruction promptly.
Shuttle change and mopping
Shuttle changes must be requested immediately and completed within 25 seconds.
Short mopping keeps clock running; long mopping stops the clock.
Players must be ready to resume as soon as mopping finishes.
When else can the umpire stop the clock?
Disputes
Referee intervention
Injuries
Long IRS (challenge) decisions
Any unexpected situation
12/25/2025
Christmas in Savannah
Due to circumstances in Phoenix, the Arizona Senior Olympics Badminton Event, originally scheduled for October 18-19, has now been rescheduled for March 2026 (should be the 7th and 8th). Watch this space for more information.
The 2025 AZ Senior Olympics Badminton Event will be held on the 18th and 19th of October at the Udall Rec Center. THIS EVENT CANCELED. SEE NEW POST ABOVE.
The gym at Randolph Rec center will be closed from August 4-16.
The gym at the Udall Rec center will be closed Monday July 28 through 4PM Wednesday July 30. Badminton will resume at approximately 4pm on Wednesday July 30.
The gym at Udall will again be closed from August 11-23.
Good news. We will have all 6 courts from 9AM to Noon on Saturdays through June!
Play times and locations to play Badminton in Tucson:
Randolph Rec Center
Monday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 6 courts
Friday: 6:30 - 9:30 a.m. 6 Courts
Daily Admission
Adult
Age: 18+
City Resident: $1.50
Regular Rate: $2
Youth
Age: 17 and under
City Resident: $1
Regular Rate: $1.25
Senior
Age: 62+
City Resident: $1
Regular Rate: $1.25
Udall Rec Center
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
and 4-7:45 p.m. 6 courts
Saturday: 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. 6 courts,
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 3 courts
Daily Admission
Adult
Age: 18+
City Resident: $2
Regular Rate: $3
Youth
Age: 17 and under
City Resident: $1.50
Regular Rate: $2
Senior
Age: 62+
City Resident: $1.50
Regular Rate: $2
(This information is current as of 11/21/2024. Hours and days may change from time to time. Please check the Rec Centers
web sites under "Gym Schedule" for the up to date information.)
07/30/2024
Road to the Olympics: Badminton Many people think of Badminton as a casual game you can play in your backyard. But it's much, much more than that.
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