THE AUTUMN RESET: GAME ON! 🎾
🎾 NEW TERM, NEW COACHES
We're excited to welcome back Lottie as Head Coach, with Katie returning alongside her, for another season of coaching at ARC.
Same friendly faces, same great coaching, just in time for the Autumn Reset.
Whether you or your child are picking up a racket for the very first time or already playing regularly, there's a session for every level.
🏸 NO STRINGS DEVELOPMENT NEW TO BADMINTON? START HERE
Never played badminton before, or haven't picked up a racket in a while? No Strings Develop is our 8-week beginners' course, delivered by Alistair, a Badminton England-endorsed coach.
You'll cover everything from grips and movement to serving, backhand and forehand play, at a pace that builds your confidence session by session.
When? Tuesdays, 6pm–7pm Cost? Just £40 for all 8 sessions
Beginners welcome. No experience needed, just bring yourself!
☔ BADMINTON: THE PERFECT WINTER SPORT
As the nights draw in, our indoor courts stay warm, dry and open whatever the weather.
Badminton is easy to pick up, brilliant exercise, and one of the most sociable sports out there. Whether you're after a regular fitness fix or just fancy trying something new this autumn, there's a session waiting for you.
💪 MAKE THE GYM YOUR OWN
Our Open Gym is welcoming, spacious and built for everyone, from young teens right through to retirement age. Capacity is fixed at 20 at a time, so it never feels crowded, and there's always full access to our gym kit.
It's a functional fitness gym, which means you're free to move the equipment to your space and train your way. No mirrors, either, so whatever stage you're at, it's about how you feel, not how you look.
Every piece of equipment has a QR code on it linking to workout ideas, so you're never stuck for what to do next.
📋 FREE WORKOUT PLANS FROM MATT
Not sure where to start? Our coach Matt has put together free workout plans so you can dive in at your own pace:
Strength & Mobility (45–50 mins) — for our more experienced members
Core & Cardio
Beginners Strength Plan
Pick one up at the gym or ask a member of the team to point you in the right direction.
👨👩👧👦 SAVE THE DATE: FREE FAMILY OPEN DAY
Saturday 19th September 2026 | 1pm–4pm | Atlantic Racquet Centre, Bideford
Come and try racquet sport for FREE! Our Youth Racquet Taster gives children and young people the chance to get on court, pick up a racket and have some fun, and it's not just for youngsters. Adults are welcome to have a go too, with friendly coaches on hand throughout.
Curious about the gym? We'll be running gym tours every half hour on the day, showing you how the equipment works safely and showcasing everything Open Gym has to offer, plus a few competitions too, to test your mettle!
FREE ENTRY | ALL AGES WELCOME
🍂 SIGN UP THIS MONTH, GET OCTOBER HALF PRICE
Ready to get back in play? Sign up to Atlantic Racquet Centre before 30th September and get October half price. This applies to all memberships from teens to the top!
We can't wait to see you at ARC! 🎾🏸