BB Bot: Badminton Community Bot

You want to play badminton, but finding people, a court and a free evening is a puzzle. BB Bot solves exactly that for a badminton community in Saint Petersburg: you can sign up for a session, pay for it and check the schedule in one chat. 🏸

The community motto is simple: make friends, chat and play.

The community behind the bot

This is a group of badminton lovers in central Saint Petersburg. People come to move and meet others rather than to chase rankings. Sessions run at venues near metro stations.

The bot greets newcomers like friends and immediately shows what is possible: book and pay for a session, learn about the community and open the schedule.

What the bot can do

The command list shows how the club runs. The most useful ones:

• /book: sign up for a session.
• /bookings: your active bookings, so you do not forget a game.
• /schedule: the training timetable.
• /buy and /shop: payment and the community shop.
• /profile and /top: your profile and a ranking of members.
• /search, /info, /about: search, help and information about the bot.

Booking your first game

1. Open the bot and press /start.
2. Look at /schedule and pick a suitable day and level.
3. Send /book and confirm the booking.
4. Pay through /buy if payment is not handled automatically.
5. Check the booking with /bookings and pack sports shoes and kit.

Rackets and shuttlecocks are handed out on site, according to the community's website.

Formats and money

Group sessions follow a timetable split by level, so a beginner will not end up against seasoned players. The community website says a game session includes a light warm-up and a playing part and costs about 1400 rubles. Individual lessons are booked separately via private messages.

Prices and timetables can change, so check the fresh numbers in the bot before paying. 💳

If you are picking up a racket for the first time

Badminton is easier than it looks: hold the racket correctly and step to the shuttle in time. Do not smash with all your strength on the first evening. Watch your footwork and breathing instead.

Warm up shoulders, knees and wrists before playing to reduce the risk of sprains. Drink water between rallies and feel free to rest. 💧

Fitting into the group

In an amateur club the first half hour decides a lot. Arrive a little early, say hello and ask who is playing with whom. A newcomer is usually paired up quickly, and the rest happens by itself.

Do not worry about your level: people play for fun here. Partners who are clearly stronger are usually glad to share tips on grip and footwork. 🤝

After a game, open /top and /profile to follow your own progress and see who is most active.

Who it fits

People who moved to the city and want a group with shared interests. People who have not exercised in a while and need a gentle way in. People who like a team atmosphere without strict standards. 🙂

If you do not live in Saint Petersburg, the bot will hardly help: sessions are tied to local venues.