The badminton club started its humble beginnings in the small hills town of Uraidla. A couple who had emigrated from England were the founders.

 

The local hall had badminton lines marked on the floor. This prompted an investigation into hiring the hall on a Friday evening. The word soon spread in this small town and a handful of very dedicated players started regular games.

A local competition with Birdwood and Gumeracha was an ongoing event that eventually prompted the club to enter a team at Badminton SA headquarters at Lockleys. The club was considered to be in a country region at the time so it was encouraged to play by offering discounts on regular playing fees. This didn't last long as Salisbury was also considered to be a country region and the number of players from that area was increasing at a rapid rate. The metropolitan region was enlarged and the Uraidla Club, as it was known then, fell into this new area.

By the end of the 70's the club, which only had one court, had well and truly outgrown the venue. A new, larger home was sought. At the same time Heathfield High School was raising funds to build a new gymnasium. The foresight of the club's members saw an opportunity to expand in the local district.

Discussions were held with the high school and in 1980 when the new gym opened Uraidla Badminton Club moved in. The move forced a couple of changes in the club. A constitution was drawn up, registration for an incorporation was lodged and the name was changed to Ranges Badminton Club Inc. to reflect the area it now encompassed. The club flourished in its new surrounds and more central location. More teams were entered in the Association's competitions and weekend tournaments in country areas were often frequented.

Now, in the new century, our club is still going strong with a number of junior players keen to keep up the tradition.