About Us
Welcome to Melbourne Smashers Badminton Club!
The Smashers is a diverse and friendly LGBTQI+ social badminton club for adults
based at the Melbourne Sports Centres at Albert Park (MSAC) where we currently play three sessions per week.
With over 300 members, we are one of Melbourne’s largest LGBTQI+ sporting clubs, and also one of the largest badminton clubs in Victoria.
We pride ourselves on being welcoming and inclusive, with an active social calendar that operates alongside our badminton sessions. We have a good mix of player abilities, from beginner through to state level, but there is no expectation of amazing skills on court—we were founded around a shared love of badminton and community, and our goal is to ensure that our Members have fun whilst being physically active.
If you’d like to join us, or if you have any questions, please check out this site, browse the FAQs, take a look at our Facebook page, or simply reach out to us via Facebook Messenger or email.
We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
Melbourne Smashers Badminton Club. Inc.
Incorporated in Victoria – Incorporation Number A0061790
ABN 67916514403
Testimonials
I was never really a 'sports' person, but found Melbourne Smashers open and welcoming from Day One. I love the social connection of the club, and being able to get some exercise at the same time is awesome. Their off-court social events are great too.
Mark
This is my favourite badminton club. I always look forward to playing and seeing my friends.
Tom
I would like to thank you for making me feel welcome. I would also like to say how well the club is organised and ran each week.
Jane
A Great group. well organised and fund sessions. Having the PC to allocate players is great
Thanh
As a newcomer to Australia, the Smashers represented a great way to play a sport I love while making friends and meeting new people from a wide diversity of backgrounds in a really friendly and welcoming setting.
To meet new friends, have fun playing socially and improve on my miserable badminton skills after years of tennis.
Simon
Committee 2024
President
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Simon Lynch
(He/Him)
Vice President
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Luke Cassell
(He/Him)
Club Secretary
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Aldrin Canta
(He/Him)
Treasurer
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Jason Hay
(He/Him)
Committee Members
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Chris Crawshaw
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Jono Cruz
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Adam Edwards
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Jacob Hwang
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Florence Kelnore
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Josh Salmon
(He/Him)