The current officers (as of April 4, 2024) for the club are as follows:
President: Satish Gajam
Treasurer: Raman Sarin
Social Director: Siva Chagarlamudi
Family Program Leaader: Sridhar Upputuri
Webmaster: Rick Wiker
The Catonsville Badminton Club is part of the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks. The Club was formed in 1962 by Henry "Hank" Bonnet when Baltimore was a hotbed of American badminton. Although none of the founding members are still active, the Club remains vibrant with a mix of players from many countries in addition to a large local contingent. Members span a wide range of skill levels; training in badminton fundamentals is available along with opportunity to play with players of other levels. Family memberships are available in addition to individual adult members; during crowded conditions, preference is given participants age 16 and older.
The club is an active supporter of local school and charity events. Members routinely assist local badminton coaches and the club also adopts a different local middle school badminton program each year, providing equipment and support (in 2024, it is the Southwest Academy Middle School).
Adult players at the Catonsville High School (Feb 2019)
Members range from age 7 through the 70's. Several have won high school, state, regional tournaments and have played in national championships. Doubles are encouraged and two game sets are the norm.
Dues are very inexpensive and provide gym time, nets, and free nylon Yonex Mavis birds. Feather birds can be purchased from the club. The dues also help sponsor local middle schools, end-of-season parties, and discounts for feather birds.
When the night is over, you'll be glad you came to this friendly club!
The players at the Family & Youth program (Feb 2019)
For Baltimore Sun article, click here.
For details about other Catonsville Rec & Park programs, click here.
President: Satish Gajam
Treasurer: Raman Sarin
Social Director: Siva Chagarlamudi
Family Program Leaader: Sridhar Upputuri
Webmaster: Rick Wiker
The Catonsville Badminton Club is part of the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks. The Club was formed in 1962 by Henry "Hank" Bonnet when Baltimore was a hotbed of American badminton. Although none of the founding members are still active, the Club remains vibrant with a mix of players from many countries in addition to a large local contingent. Members span a wide range of skill levels; training in badminton fundamentals is available along with opportunity to play with players of other levels. Family memberships are available in addition to individual adult members; during crowded conditions, preference is given participants age 16 and older.
The club is an active supporter of local school and charity events. Members routinely assist local badminton coaches and the club also adopts a different local middle school badminton program each year, providing equipment and support (in 2024, it is the Southwest Academy Middle School).
Dues are very inexpensive and provide gym time, nets, and free nylon Yonex Mavis birds. Feather birds can be purchased from the club. The dues also help sponsor local middle schools, end-of-season parties, and discounts for feather birds.
When the night is over, you'll be glad you came to this friendly club!