By Justin Ma, 7x US Junior National Badminton Champion.
Last updated August 7, 2024
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3 min read
Bellevue Badminton Club (BBC) is one of the most popular clubs in the greater Seattle area. But, does it really live up to the hype?
Sure, the badminton club…
But some people, including myself, might have wondered: Is the juice really worth the squeeze?
In this post, I share my personal, unfiltered experience from playing at the Bellevue Badminton Club (BBC), specifically the Renton location.
For those that are new to my blog, I’m a badminton player since 18 years, a professional badminton player since 8 – and won 7x US Junior National Championships.
As a quick overview:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Top-notch facilities. Flexible hours (6AM – 10PM on weekdays, 6AM – 7PM on weekends). Well-maintained courts suitable for casual and competitive play. |
| Playing Options | Various ways to play including court reservations, open play sessions, and ladders or ranking tournaments. Options for all personal preferences and play styles. |
| Coaching and Training | High-quality coaching and training programs. World-class and Olympic coaches from USA, Canada, Indonesia, and China. Training for all skill levels. |
| Community | Welcoming and inclusive community with over 12,500 members and an annual enrollment of 1,200 students. Positive and encouraging environment for players of all ages and backgrounds. |
| Review Summary | 5 stars. Highly recommended for beginners to professionals. Excellent facilities and services provided by an accomplished badminton player. |
For a detailed overview, let’s dive right in:
BBC in Renton offers top-notch facilities designed to enhance your playing experience with flexible hours, open from 6AM – 10PM on weekdays, and 6AM – 7PM on weekends. The courts are well-maintained and provide a professional-grade environment suitable for both casual and competitive play.
According to my own personal experience and looking at many online reviews of the club, these are the honest pros and cons of the club:
| # | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Players love the stringing service | Some clients complain about price increases |
| 2 | Excellent customer service | |
| 3 | Friendly community | |
| 4 | Badminton shop |
The club provides various ways to play, including court reservations, open play sessions, and ladders or ranking tournaments. Depending on your own personal preferences and play styles, you can definitely find something that is right for you at BBC
Derrick Ng Head Coach Bellevue Badminton Club
BBC is renowned for its high-quality coaching and training programs. The club has world-class and Olympic coaches from countries like the USA, Canada, Indonesia, and China, offering training for all skill levels. I’ve also had the pleasure to train with some of the best coaches at BBC while they were visiting the Bay Area.
The head coach of the Bellevue Badminton Club is Derrick Ng, an accomplished badminton player that has won the Canadian National Champion title 11 times.
So, when you work with the coaches of BBC, you’ll know you get a high caliber of advice!
Picture kindly taken from a 5-star Google Review of Bellevue Badminton Club Renton
BBC has a welcoming and inclusive community with over 12,500 members and an annual enrollment of 1,200 students. The club’s vibrant community supports players of all ages and backgrounds, creating a positive and encouraging environment for everyone.
Although the club has many members, it never feels too crowded. They manage their spacing very nicely!
In short: 5 stars.
I’ve played at Bellevue Badminton Club Renton many times. This is one of my favorite places to play badminton. I recommend everyone sign up for BBC, from beginners to professionals.
They’re a fantastic facility, with 20 expert coaches – and existing since 19 years.
Interested in joining the club? Click here to get to their homepage: https://bellevuebadminton.com/
