Sports Hall

Badminton

At Sugden there is a total of 16 badminton courts across 4 sports hall so whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, develop your skills or make new friends, badminton is a fantastic sport with many benefits to enjoy. Easy to pick up, with plenty of room to master your skills, getting on a badminton court is a great way to have fun and exercise, regardless of your age or ability. Courts are available to book for 40 or 60 minute sessions.

 

Badminton Rules

  • The first player or pair to best of three games of 21 points is the winner.
  • A serve must be hit underarm diagonally over the net and across the court.
  • A point is scored when the shuttlecock lands inside the opponent's court 
  • During a point a player can return the shuttlecock from inside and outside of the court.
  • A player is not able to touch the net with any part of their body or racket or hit the shuttlecock twice.
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Pickleball

Sugden has 16 Pickleball courts which take place on the existing badminton courts but with a net, similar in size to a tennis net. Our pickleball sessions are designed for all skill levels, offering a mix of strategy, fitness, and social interaction that’s tough to beat. Courts are available to book for 40 or 60 minute sessions. Why not give it a try and discover why pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world?

 

Pickleball Rules

  • The first player or pair to 11 points with 2 in hand is the winner.
    Service begins from the right-hand court, and serves must be underarm. There are no second serves.
  • Players can only score points on their own service.
  • Service must be made diagonally (as in tennis) and must bounce. The return of service must also bounce.
  • There’s a non-volley zone seven feet either side of the net (sometimes referred to as “the kitchen”).
  • Teams must win by 2 clear points or the game continues until one team has the winning margin
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Basketball

Basketball is one of the most popular team sports in the world. Is a great form of exercise, keeping your body moving and boosting your cardiovascular health. Alongside the physical, basketball can also have a positive impact on your mental and social wellbeing as you play with others. 

 

Basketball Rules

  • The goal is to score points by shooting the ball into the opponent's hoop. The team with the most points at the end wins.
  • Each team has 5 players on the court. One team tries to score while the other defends.
  • Players must bounce the ball while moving. If they stop dribbling, they can’t start again, and if they walk without dribbling, it's a violation.
  • A shot made inside the three-point line is worth 2 points, and a shot made beyond the three-point line is worth 3 points. Free throws are worth 1 point.
  • The defending team tries to stop the offensive team from scoring by blocking shots, stealing the ball, or forcing turnovers.
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