We have great concern about Y!’s decision to take away volunteer access to CWU without increasing badminton slots on schedule. There is a large number of community members who purchased Y! Membership solely for badminton. However, due to schedule limitations and large crowds, we are unable to play often enough. This decision of YMCA is bound to turn many members away and look for alternate options.

For many of us, the goal is to play badminton as much as possible. Most of us are working professionals, with free time in the evenings and weekends. The current arrangement between YMCA staff and volunteers worked very well for us as well as for YMCA.

In view of the recent developments, we petition for the following.

1. First preference is the status quo. We don't have to fix something that has been working.

2. If there is indeed a need for change, the new arrangement should provide similar level of access and flexibility for play (e.g. all days of the week with workable schedule).