Frequently Asked Questions

The gender ratio is approximately 6:4 or 7:3.

It varies depending on the session. Generally, we have a wide age range from teens to 50s. While we haven't asked everyone's age, we get the impression that most participants are in their 20s to 30s.

We have participants ranging from those who played badminton in physical education classes to those who played in school clubs.

Participation Process:
1. Please open the following URL and register as a member on the BAND app.
https://band.us/n/afabAcPad6Nbw

2. Once registration is complete, you can participate by clicking the participation registration button from the schedule.
Same-day participation is also possible. Please click the participation button to apply.

Important Notes:
• Please be careful when operating - clicking the participation button again when a ● is displayed next to it will cancel your participation.
• If the maximum number of participants is reached, registration will close, but you can register for the waiting list and we will contact you in order if there are cancellations.

No, you cannot participate. We intentionally set participant limits. We apologize, but please wait by selecting the waiting list option.

This varies depending on the number of badminton courts. We operate with approximately 20 people for 2 courts, 30 people for 3 courts, and 40 people for 4 courts.

Yes, participation is basically free. So you don't need to participate every time. Please participate when you can.

There are no age restrictions. Students can also participate, but we ask that you follow the rules when participating.

Yes, you can bring them. However, please make sure they don't enter the courts while they're in use. Also, please keep an eye on them so they don't get lost.

Yes, it's possible. However, in that case, the fee will be the same regardless of participation time.

Yes, it's possible depending on the facility. If you're not playing badminton, it's free. There are spectator seats in the gymnasium where you can watch. We can also give you a brief tour if you come directly to the gymnasium. Please contact us in advance if possible.

Yes, you can participate regardless of nationality. However, since communication is basically in Japanese, we ask that you can communicate to some extent in Japanese.

Basically, there are changing rooms in the gymnasium. (Sometimes there may not be changing rooms.) Please change there and gather in the gymnasium. There will be a reception desk where you can ask about the flow.

The basic flow is as follows: Practice sessions and club tournaments have slightly different flows.
1. Change clothes
2. Gather in the gymnasium
3. Payment and flow explanation at reception
4. Warm-up or practice (30 minutes)
5. Gather for member confirmation and light exercise (10 minutes)
6. Start doubles games
7. Resume doubles games, dividing by level if necessary
8. Clean up and finish

We communicate through the BAND group on the day. Please contact us through the BAND thread.
Please note that we cannot reply to other messages on the day as the administrator does not check them.

It will be posted as soon as we can secure gymnasium time, sometimes as early as 3 months in advance. However, sometimes it's decided at the last minute. Please check the BAND schedule for details.

Rental Rackets & Shoes Information:

🏸 Racket Rental
• Koto Ward Gymnasium: Available for 100 yen. Please request rental at the reception desk.
• Other venues: Please contact us through BAND (not LINE) thread by the day before. We will prepare them for you free of charge.

👟 Shoe Rental
• Shinjuku Sports Center: Indoor shoes are available for rental. Please request rental at the reception desk.
• Other venues: Please contact us through BAND (not LINE) thread by the day before. We will prepare them for you for an additional 500 yen.

We use Aerocensor shuttlecocks. (We will announce in advance if we use New Official.) We also prepare new shuttlecocks for each session.

Please bring: 1. Sports clothing 2. Gym shoes 3. Drinks (for elementary schools, there are no vending machines or convenience stores nearby, so we recommend purchasing in advance) 4. Towel for wiping sweat 5. Badminton racket if you have one.

Some gymnasiums have them. However, some locations don't have them, so we recommend purchasing from nearby convenience stores in advance.

We basically ask you to bring your own. However, only at Shinjuku Sports Center, you can rent them for an additional fee at the sports center.

We charge 800-1000 yen for court and shuttlecock sponsorship fees. (Basically 800 yen, but if the number of participants is below the standard, we may charge 1000 yen.)

We strongly recommend electronic payment. The following payment methods are available:
• PayPay
• au PAY
• Rakuten Pay
• Transportation IC Cards
• iD
• QuicPay
• Kotora Transfer
• Minna Bank

For cash payments, please bring exact change.
If there are many cases where change is needed, we may consider increasing the cash-only price in the future.

Please contact us before the participation time on the day if you cannot participate.
Even if you contact us on the day, there will be no problem.
If you cancel without notice on the day, we may cancel your participation for the past month or publish your name.

The following behaviors may result in forced withdrawal:
1. Solicitation activities related to religion, politics, business, investment, sales, etc.
2. Activities for purposes other than the intended purpose
3. Harassment of members (sexual harassment, power harassment, excessive disruptive behavior)

Solicitation activities or activities for purposes other than the intended purpose will result in immediate forced withdrawal without warning.
For harassment of members, we will first issue a warning, and if the behavior continues after ignoring the warning, forced withdrawal will result.

If forced withdrawal occurs, you will be removed from BAND and will not be able to participate.

We have an official LINE account. Please use this for stamp card usage and event day confirmation, not for messaging.
https://lin.ee/MV7vp1l

We also have Instagram. You can check event days and practice scenes, so please use it. We'd be happy if you follow us.
https://www.instagram.com/enbadmibton/

Basically, we ask that you take responsibility for yourself, but we ask you to join sports group insurance (optional).
Please contact us through LINE official account or BAND with: 1. Your name 2. Age 3. 1850 yen.
Please check the insurance details below.
https://www.sportsanzen.org/hoken/
We also have a first aid kit (including patches) just in case.