Comets JBC is a badminton club for ages 8-18. We meet at Herts Sports Village AL10 9EU, except, on the occasion that HSV is unavailable, when we are at other local facilities.
Sunday 2nd April we are as usual at HSV and this is our last before the summer term restart 16th April.
We have 8 courts for coaching first hour 6-7pm, 4 courts for games 2nd hour. Currently we have vacancies for the first hour with a waiting list for the second.
We do not accept people who turn up unregistered by email first.
To inquire or register an interest email chairman DaveBartlett11@Outlook.com.
We aim to provide safe, enjoyable badminton, and to coach newcomers and more experienced players to their ability level, including county level, or to become leaders, or coaches.
When possible we have matches against other clubs and encourage members to participate in tournaments.
We achieved BADMINTON England 'Premier' accreditation (the same as Sport England Clubmark) in 2005 for our quality standards and are currently re-applying.
Christmas 2022
A club session 2020s
Christmas 2021 fancy dress club tournament - members and coaches.
Congratulations! to Harry Goode (Comets JBC member 2010-11) and partner Cailin Harper for winning Herts Open mixed doubles, 21 August see clip of final winning game - Harry and Cailin are at the far end: (41) Herts Open Mixed Doubles Finals 21Aug22 - YouTube
And, Harry and partner Nick Ponting won the Herts Retricted mens doubles see HBA FaceBook, and his sister Mollie, (Comets JBC 2010-11) with partner Kelly Matthews, won the Ladies Doubles, see YouTube: (12) Herts Restricted Ladies Doubles Final - YouTube
We have BE qualified coaches: 3 level 2 coaches and 4 level 1 coaches. We encourage and assist interested members to qualify as coaches.
Our Club is normally open for half terms, but closes for Christmas, Easter, July and August.
Comets JBC received Sport England/ Badminton England Clubmark Award Dcember 2005
We are affiliated to Badminton England,
Hertfordshire Badminton Association, Hertfordshire Junior Badminton Association, Welwyn Hatfield Sport and Physical Activity Alliance and Herts sports Partnership.
Comets JBC Code of Conduct and Procedures for members, etc.
Click here for our Risk Assessment for members.
Check out the WHAT'S GOING ON page to find match scores and review. We will email members where we'll be that week if Herts sports Village is unavailable.
To find out about Comets senior club click here.
About Us
Started by Dave and Gill Bartlett in 1995, the club has come a long way since then, bringing in a variety of keen players to start and develop their experience in badminton. Some have gone on to become national players, some have become coaches. We aim to help members achieve their ambitions.
Contact Us
Telephone: 01438 715374
Email: DaveBartlett11@Outlook.com