To uphold our commitment to a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment for all players, the Timmins Badminton Club is officially implementing a scent-free policy on our courts.
We have members of our community with a severe, life-threatening respiratory allergy (anaphylaxis) triggered by perfumes and colognes. To ensure their airways remain clear and they can safely enjoy the game with us, we need everyone’s help to keep the gym completely fragrance-free.
The Executive Committee has formally adopted this health and safety measure into the official rules. Here is what you need to know:
What to skip: Please do not apply perfumes, colognes, aftershaves, scented lotions, or heavily scented body sprays before heading to the gym. (If you accidentally apply a fragrance earlier in the day, washing it off before entering the facility is hugely appreciated).
What to keep using: Standard personal hygiene products, such as basic deodorants and antiperspirants, are perfectly fine and still highly encouraged for all players!
Documentation: This rule has been codified as Section 5.5 of the Member Guidebook with a retroactive effective date of October 5, 2026, to cover the current season.
You can view the fully updated Member Guidebook on the “Club Governance” page of our website. Thank you so much for being a supportive community and helping us look out for one another. See you on the courts!
