Badminton has been played in some form since ancient China, Greece and India. In Halifax, the Nova Scotia Badminton Association is here to give you information on the modern game. At Dalhousie, the Dalplex offers court bookings for Dalplex members---also daily, monthly and yearly rates available for non-students, $11-$550 ---and they can also access the Dalhousie Badminton Club, for interested players of any level, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights through the school year. Mount Saint Vincent’s Fitness Centre offers drop-in badminton at lunchtime Monday to Friday, free for students and centre members and $5 for others, and a badminton club meeting Tuesday nights, equipment available.
Nova Scotia Badminton Association, 425-5450 ext. 353, nsba.ca. Dalplex, 6260 South Street, 494-6818.
Mount Saint Vincent Fitness Centre, 166 Bedford Highway, 457-6420