Welcome! We are a friendly badminton club based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. We play at the One Leisure Centre in Huntingdon on Tuesday evenings at 9pm.
Badders Mafia was founded in 2023 by a few mates playing squash and badminton together. It kind of spiralled[^balanced] until we accidentally became a badminton club!
[balanced]: After we realised someone was far better than the rest of us, and playing squash is no good for more than 2 people a time
We’ve kept it fairly casual, with no coaching1 or formal training; we’re definitely the underdogs right now. However, we’ve played for a while2 and have some epic games!
In summer 2026 we formalised the club – we’ve happily gained a sponsor and are now affiliated with Badminton England (CL008546) and the Cambridgeshire Badminton Association. As such we’re insured to play, and we’ve entered the South Cambridgeshire Badminton League for the 2026-27 season. See our news for how we’re getting on.
Club night
We currently play an hour a week (Tuesday evenings at 9pm). We may consider more time or an additional day in the future.
We tend to play doubles, sometimes 2 vs. 1, randomising partners. We keep score in The Racket, our members app, to learn who plays best with who, and to see how we are improving.
Membership
Your first session is free!3
We currently charge £16.50 per month for membership, which covers 4 club nights a month. If you can’t make it most weeks, we also offer pay as you go at £6 per club night. Our fees may change, and only cover costs plus a small reserve. The reserve is kept for contingencies, and otherwise spent for the good of the club as agreed by a member vote when appropriate.
Badminton England membership is optional for club nights, but recommended: it is how players get insured. It is required to play in the league. Newcomers are covered for up to six taster sessions before joining. See insurance for details.
We are an adults-only (18+) club for now.
All attendees, including first-timers, must give their contact and emergency contact details for insurance purposes. We’ll send you an invite to The Racket, our members app, to fill them in when you get in touch.
We promise we are not an actual mafia! :-) ↩︎
Socials
Every few months or so we have an evening out of some kind. Curry and drinks in Huntingdon or St. Ives is popular, with the odd BBQ thrown in for good measure. Cycling is also involved.
We also occasionally meet for drinks after a club night, mostly in the summer months.
Annually, we have the chairman’s BBQ and the Christmas meal.
Contact Us
Want to join us, or have some questions? The fastest way to get in touch is via Facebook or Instagram. You can also email us at baddersmafia@gmail.com.
If you represent a club and fancy a friendly match, let us know! We’d love a chance to meet new players, and we promise a fun, competitive game.