Joining IBC – IBC Edmonton

Thank you for your interest in joining IBC.

IBC club membership is open to the public. We are accepting new members.

Thank you and welcome to our new members. IBC still has some spots remaining and will accept new members until we reach capacity.

Membership Benefits

Lots and lots of scheduled play sessions. Our season runs September to June and we play mostly 4 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday). Each season is well over 200 hours of badminton. One fee, many options – you choose the dates that work best for you.
Meet new people! We have a great member base, and host a variety of skill levels. If you would like to pop by to observe, contact us.
Badminton shuttles (Mavis 300) are provided. If you prefer playing feather, no problem, you are welcome to bring your own shuttles.
Great value. IBC is efficiently run by volunteers and we are a member club of the EDBA. An individual membership is only $140 for the entire season (Sept. to June).
Social events. We have at least 2 social events per year – a Winter Party and an Annual Dinner. This year, we also plan to run ladder on Saturdays. All IBC members are automatically members of the EDBA and can play EDBA tournaments and join EDBA events.
Family Program. IBC offers a family program for members to play badminton with their children (under the age of 16) on weekends. Space is limited and this program fills up quickly every year.

How to Join

Submit your registration form (password is “smash”)
Once we review your form, we will be in touch via email to arrange payment at one of our upcoming scheduled play dates. If you don’t hear back within a day, please check your spam folder or send an email to ibcedmonton@gmail.com
Please note that a membership is not secured until both registration form/waivers and payment are accepted. We cannot hold/reserve memberships. First come, first served.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the chances of IBC accepting members this year?
Chances are very high. While it is difficult to project renewals, IBC typically has a fair number of spots available each year. We accept new members first come, first served thereafter until we reach our membership cap. The membership cap has also been increased to accommodate more players.

I heard IBC hosts a lottery/draw to join. Is this true?
Since COVID, IBC has had enough membership openings to accommodate everyone. No draw/lottery has been necessary. Membership is first come, first served. We start accepting new members on the date specified on this page until our membership cap is reached for the season.

Is there a Waiting List for prospective new members?
Sorry, there is no waiting list.

I would like to drop-in play at IBC prior to joining. Is this possible?
Please refer to our drop-in page to check the status of our drop-in availability. If you would like to pop by to observe the level of play, please email us.

Is there a minimum age requirement?
An individual membership is available to a person 16 years of age or older by September 30 of the membership renewal year.

Can I join AFTER the date you start accepting new members?
Yes, provided IBC has not reached its membership cap. After our in-person registration day, a new member application form will be posted here. We will contact applicants to arrange registration.