2010 Elk Grove Open (4/10-4/11)

There is a Badminton tournament taking place in Elk Grove Park. Deadline for registration is March 31st. They have a real nice facility with 9 wooden courts.

4/10-4/11 2010 Elk Grove Open
Elk Grove Village Pavilion
1000 Wellington
Elk Grove, IL 60007

You can register online at:
http://www.badmintonchicago.org/egv2010
More information at (Deadline 3/31):
http://www.randometric.com/2010EGV_EntryForm.doc

Badminton Equipment

There are a few places from where you can buy Badminton equipment, here is a short list:

• Quantum Badminton (Specializes in Badminton equipment, you can order online or contact Andre Kwee, he is usually visiting different courts).
• McDonald Sporting Goods (Specializes in racquet sport products and quality apparel.)
  
• Sports Authority (General sports equipment store)

If you know of any other places in the area, please send as comments and I will update the list.

Badminton Courts @ Schaumburg

This is just a list of Badminton courts in and around Schaumburg area. For a complete list of Badminton courts in Greater Chicago Area visit BadmintonChicago.org.

Schaumburg Park District
Schaumburg Tennis Plus, 1416 N. Payne Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (Map)
Timing: Sunday (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Membership/Fee: 3$ (Resident) / 5$ (Non-Resident)
Additional Information: 1 Court with no lines marked

Hanover Park Park District
1919 Walnut Ave, Hanover Park, IL 60133 (Map)
Timing: Wednesday (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM) / Sunday (5:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
Membership/Fee: 5$
Additional Information: 3 Cement Courts, Sunday is closed till Fall.

South Barrington Club
BARRINGTON TENNIS CLUB, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington, IL 60010 (Map)
Timing: Friday (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM)
Membership/Fee: 10$
Additional Information: 4 Wooden Courts

Forest View Badminton Club
Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (Map)
Timing: Monday (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM) / Wednesday (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Membership/Fee: REGISTERED MEMBERS ONLY/ No Walkins Allowed
Additional Information: 6 Courts, Must Sign up via http://d214.org

Elk Grove Park District
1000 Wellington Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (Map)
www.parks.elkgrove.org
Timing: Saturday (8:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Membership/Fee: 4$ (Resident) / 8$ (Non-Resident) /
Additional Information: 9 Wooden Courts