Vancouver Racquets Club

Vancouver Racquets Club

Vancouver Racquets Club (VRC) in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a comprehensive sports club specializing in badminton, squash and fitness. Members can enjoy amenities such as badminton and squash courts, group training programs for all levels, and access to fitness equipment. Badminton programs include adult and junior courses, weekly events such as Doubles Ladder and Mixer Night, and annual tournaments such as the VRC Masters and Jack Underhill. In squash, members can participate in a variety of programs including Doubles Squash, Women’s Only Drop-In, and special training programs. The club also offers amenities such as a Pro Shop for purchasing sporting goods and a Last Serve Bar for relaxing and meeting other members.

Programs & Activities

• Foundation: Basics for ages 8-18.
• Intermediate and Kaboom: Focus on skill development and tournament readiness.
• Free assessment: Every Friday to determine appropriate level.
• Vancouver Squash League (VSL): Singles leagues for men and women at various levels.
• Vancouver Doubles League: Doubles leagues from October to March.
• Box League: Self-paced competitions using the Club Locker platform.
• Day Box League: For daily members, with play from morning to afternoon.
• Drop-In Sessions: Informal programs such as Women’s Only Drop-In and Friday Night Drop-In.
• Weekly Clinics: For adults and women on Thursdays.
• Private and Group Training: With professional coaches to improve technique and fitness.

Key Features & Amenities

• Locker rooms: For men and women, with individual lockers.
• Showers: Available to members after workouts.
• Sauna: For men and women.
• Steam: Shared steam room.
• Restrooms: In various areas of the club.
• Pro Shop (Birdies & Balls): Selling badminton and squash rackets, court shoes, balls, shuttles, Dry Fit t-shirts and stringing services.
• "The Last Serve" Bar: Serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, with a large screen TV for watching sporting events.
• "The Grub Hub": Serving a variety of food including burgers, salads, pasta and light meals for lunch and dinner.
• Meeting and banquet rooms: For social events and meetings.
• Large screen TVs: For watching sporting events.
• Free Wi-Fi: In all areas of the club.
• Free telephones: Available to members.
• Free parking: For members.
• FOB card entry: For access to the club.
• Massage services: by professional specialists.
• Racket and ball rental: for badminton and squash.
• Personal lockers: for storing personal belongings.

Book Now

1. Login: Log in using your username and password.

2. Select a sport: Select your sport (Badminton or Squash) from the green bar at the top of the page.

3. View available times: Use the menu at the top of the page to navigate to your desired date.

4. Select a available time: Click on the available time (in bright yellow).

• For Singles courts, a minimum of two people must be booked at the time.
• For Doubles courts, a minimum of four people must be booked at the time.
• For Badminton, a maximum of three people are allowed for singles courts and five people for doubles courts.

5. Confirm booking: After adding players, click on the “Book” option at the bottom of the page to finalize your booking.

Location & Contact & Support

1. Address: 2777 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3J4, Canada

2. Hours

• Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

3. Contact Information

• Phone: +1 604-874-8000
• Email: info[at]vrc[dot]bc[dot]ca

FAQs

Is parking available?

Yes, parking is available for members and registered guests. Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas or without VRC tags may be towed at the vehicle owner's expense.

Are there other amenities at VRC?

Yes, VRC has amenities such as a gym, sauna, steam room, ping pong table, specialty shop, kitchen, and lounge.