Racquet sports are widely accessible from young children to older adults and are one of only a few sports where men and woman can play together, making them extremely social with couples, friends and family. You can hire equipment and enjoy playing Table Tennis, Badminton and Squash across our leisure centres.
This fast paced game will keep you on your toes and is a great way to stay healthy and active. As with most racquet sports, Squash can really help to improve co-ordination, balance and stamina.
Badminton is a great game suitable from 2 to 4 players. It is a very sociable sport and provides a great workout. Thornaby Pavilion is championed as a centre for badminton excellence which offers a specialist floor called ‘Taraflex’ to keep its facilities first class.
Similarly to Badminton, Table Tennis can be played with 2 to 4 players and can be enjoyed by anyone. When played at a high level it is one of the fastest sports around, but you don’t have to be a pro to still get a good workout! The sport is gentle on your body and extremely good for your movement and co-ordination, so why not hire a table and start to improve your skills!
You can attend both badminton and squash at Thornaby Pavilion and Billingham Forum.
Stockton Splash offers Badminton.
Racquet sports can be played by all ages and abilities with no restrictions.
All sessions can be booked via our online booking platform or by speaking to the venue’s reception team.
All sessions must be booked in advance before arrival at the venue. Tees Active members can book 8 days in advance. Non-members can book 7 days in advance.
Changing facilities and showers are available to use.
For session times, please visit the individual venue timetables for Billingham Forum, Thornaby Pavilion and Stockton Splash or our booking platform.
Please be aware, racquet sport session times are subject to change and there will be certain times where noise from nearby fitness classes will be present. If you have any questions our team at the venues are happy to help.
Racquet sports are available 7 days a week.
Racquets and shuttlecocks can be hired from our reception teams and shuttlecocks can be purchased. However we do recommend using your own equipment wherever possible.
Unfortunately, unless you are taking part in the session as a group or an organised event, spectators are not allowed.
If you feel unwell or are showing any symptoms of COVID-19 please do not attend your badminton session. Instead, call our team on 01642 760971 and we will refund your session for another time.
The Causeway, Billingham, TS23 2LJ
Wrightson House, Thornaby, TS17 6SH
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