Tyneside Badminton Centre // About us

ABOUT US

The Tyneside Badminton Centre (TBC) is a Community Interest Company, committed to providing badminton facilities and supervised activities for its members on a self-sustaining basis. We also provide a variety of other activities that complement badminton.

Membership

We want badminton to be as accessible as possible, so joining the Tyneside Badminton Centre couldn’t be easier. We charge a membership fee of £1 per annum! If you aren’t a member but want to join, then our staff will take your details when you first book. Benefits of membership can be found here

Frequently asked questions

Do you have to be a member to book at TBC?

No, but it is best to become a member when you first book as membership gives you several benefits (outlined here). Cost is only £1 per annum.

Do you have to bring your own equipment?

We can provide shared hire equipment, including, rackets and shoes. Shuttles are available to buy individually, for you to keep.

Do you have to pre-book to play badminton at the centre?

All courts most be both pre-booked and pre-paid before arriving at the centre. This is to help us control overall numbers, reduce crowding at reception, reduce handling (card machines/cash) and target our cleaning procedures. Strictly no walk-ins allowed. The minimum period between booking and arriving at the centre is 1 hour.

Do you have a cafe?

We have tea and coffee provisions available via our cafe facilities – ask at reception. There is a vending machine also situated in the reception.

We can provide water but would advise all users to arrive with their own full drinks bottles.

Do you have changing facilities?

We have changing facilities available for use, including showers.

Is there WiFi?

Yes here at the centre we have Wifi available throughout the building for the public. We do ask you don’t use it for activities that consume a lot of bandwidth so it doesn’t slow the service for other users.