How to Apply for Membership

Joining a badminton club through Badminton Clubhouse is straightforward. The application form is intentionally short — it just collects what the club needs to triage your application. Everything else (address, phone, emergency contact, medical, photo consent) is captured later via your own player profile after you accept the club's invitation. That way your data stays under your control and you can reuse the same profile across multiple clubs.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

• Your name and email address
• An idea of your playing experience and ability level
• A short note on what you're looking for from the club
• For junior players (under 18): a parent or guardian's name and email

The Application Form

The form is short — typically a single screen — and only collects:

Identity

• First Name and Last Name — your name
• Email Address — this is where the club's invitation will be sent if they accept your application
• Age Category — Adult, or one of the junior categories (16–17, 13–15, Under 13)

Tip: Use an email address you check regularly. All updates — including the invitation link if you're accepted — will be sent there.

Playing Profile

• Ability Level — pick the level that best matches your current standard:

- Beginner — new to badminton or still learning the basics

- Improver — know the fundamentals and looking to develop

- Intermediate — comfortable with all shots and basic tactics

- Club — regular club player with good all-round skills

- County — competed at county level or equivalent

- National — competed at national level or higher

• What you're looking for — a short, free-text description of what you want from the club (social play, competitive matches, coaching, return to the game after a break, etc.). One or two sentences is plenty.

Consent

• Data Processing Consent — you must agree to the club storing and processing the application for membership administration purposes (GDPR).

Junior Block

If you selected a junior age category, you'll also need:

• Child's name — the player's first and last name
• Date of birth
• Guardian name
• Guardian email — the invitation, if you're accepted, will go to this email rather than the child's

Note: The form no longer asks for address, phone number, emergency contact, medical notes, photo consent, years playing, structured playing intentions, referral source, or full guardian phone/relationship details. You'll be invited to fill those in via your player profile after you accept the club's invitation. This lets you reuse the same details across every club you join.

Submitting Your Application

Once you have completed all three steps:

1. Review the information you have provided
2. Click the Submit Application button
3. You will see a confirmation page confirming your application has been received

What Happens Next?

After submitting your application:

1. Confirmation Email

You will receive an email confirming that your application has been received. Check your spam folder if you do not see it within a few minutes.

2. Application Review

The club's membership team will review your application.

3. Decision Notification

You may receive an email once your application has been reviewed:

• Invitation — if the club wants you to join, they'll send an invitation email with a personal link. Click the link, sign up or log in, and accept to become a member. See Responding to an Invitation.
• Waitlisted — you've been placed on the waitlist; the club will get in touch when a place opens up.
• Rejected — the email includes the reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the application process take?

Review times vary depending on the club. You may receive email notifications about the outcome of your application.

What if I make a mistake on my application?

Do not worry! Contact the club directly using the email address provided on the application confirmation page. They can update your details before processing your application.

Can I check the status of my application?

You will receive email updates about your application status. If you have not heard anything after a week, contact the club directly.

What if my application is not approved?

If your application is not approved, you will receive an email explaining the reason. This is rare and usually due to membership capacity limits or eligibility requirements.

I submitted an application but never received a confirmation email

First, check your spam or junk folder. If you still cannot find it, contact the club directly to confirm they received your application.

Updating or Withdrawing Your Application

Your confirmation email includes a private link back to your application. That link lets you:

• Update your details while your application is still being reviewed
• Withdraw your application if you change your mind

The link is private — keep the email safe. If you lose it, submit the application form again with the same email and we'll resend the link rather than create a duplicate. If your application has been approved the link stops working — just log in instead. If it was rejected the link shows the decision; please contact the club directly if you want to discuss it.

Applying When You Already Have an Account

If you're already a member of another club on Badminton Clubhouse you don't need a new account. Sign in first, then visit the apply page — your name pre-fills from your existing profile. Your email is fixed to the one you're signed in with (sign out first to apply with a different email).

When the club sends you an invitation, click the link in the email and accept — no new password needed. The new club will appear in the Switch club menu in your profile dropdown and on your My Clubs page.

See Being in More Than One Club for the full picture — picker, switcher, and how clubs stay independent.

Need Help?

If you encounter any problems during the application process, you can:

• Contact the club directly using the email address shown on the application page
• Click the Sign in link if you already have an account
• Visit the club's main website for additional contact information