Xiangtan Workers’ Cultural Palace in Hunan province has announced a test-run program offering free badminton court access to local residents and employees from October 12 to October 25, according to a local report from xt.rednet.cn.
Test Run Schedule and Daily Time Slots
The municipal facility launched its online reservation system on October 11 at 10:30 a.m., allowing players to book court times up to three days in advance. Facility management structured the daily schedule into three distinct blocks to accommodate local fitness routines: a morning session from 09:00 to 12:00, an afternoon block from 14:30 to 17:30, and an evening slot running from 19:00 to 21:30 local time.
During the two-week test period, operations remain subject to temporary adjustments if scheduled athletic tournaments or essential equipment maintenance require facility closures, management stated in the announcement.
Online Booking Rules and Access Requirements
Visitors must secure court time digitally via the Xiang Gong Lian Meng mini-program prior to arrival. Upon reaching the venue, participants are required to validate their reservation code at the front desk to gain entry.
To ensure fair distribution of municipal athletic resources, the facility limits each registered user to a single community-access time slot per day. The booking platform permits cancellations, but penalizes malicious reservations and repeated no-shows by placing offenders on a restricted blacklist. Once inside, the verified reservation holder may bring up to five additional guests, capping each individual court at six occupants.
Venue Regulations and Safety Guidelines
Management enforced strict equipment and behavioral standards to preserve the indoor synthetic flooring and maintain player safety. Attendees must wear professional soft-soled athletic footwear; the venue strictly bans high heels, leather shoes, hard-soled footwear, and slippers from the playing surface.
The facility maintains a strict prohibition against smoking, food consumption, and snacking inside the court enclosure. Pets are barred from entering the building, and minors must remain under the continuous supervision of an adult guardian. Players assume full responsibility for assessing their own physical condition before participating, while individuals bear liability for any personal injuries stemming from physical limitations or improper athletic execution. Management also stipulated that commercial training sessions and business activities are strictly forbidden on the courts.
Parking Facilities and Operational Outlook
Visitors arriving by motor vehicle can utilize both the above-ground and underground parking areas located near the north gate of the Xiangtan Workers’ Cultural Palace by searching for the venue name in digital navigation applications.
Following the conclusion of the test-running phase on October 25, the facility will transition to formal commercial operations with standard user fees, with pricing and administrative details to be announced at a later date.
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