Practical Sports Comparison
Sports Academy Comparison Worksheet
Compare the exact branch and programme before enquiring or paying. Includes a blank worksheet and official-source Bengaluru badminton and Mumbai academy examples.
Source check: 13 October 2026. No provider tie-up, ranking or current admission claim.
Use this worksheet responsibly
Source-checked 13 October 2026. Use this worksheet to compare the exact programme and playing location you are considering. The examples are independent official-source starting points, not a ranking, recommendation, provider registration or ListingSports partnership. Current fees, batches, eligibility and availability have not been confirmed by a provider.
Start with the programme, not the brand
A coaching programme, an academy membership and a court or turf booking are different services. A provider may offer more than one, but a booking link does not establish access to coaching. Write down the sport, neighbourhood, learner's starting level and the service you actually need before comparing options.
Use one column for each specific branch and programme. Do not use the organisation's office as the training address. If the website and a linked booking service disagree, keep both source URLs and ask the provider to resolve the difference before travelling or paying. Leave unknown details blank rather than treating them as a benefit or a disadvantage.
Blank comparison sheet
Copy this table into your own notes. The blanks are intentionally unfilled; ListingSports does not collect the completed worksheet.
| Detail to confirm | Option A: branch and programme | Option B: branch and programme | Evidence or follow-up needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and goal: coaching, recreational play or venue hire | — | — | Record the exact service name. |
| Playing address and entrance | — | — | Distinguish the branch from the office. |
| Age or ability eligibility for this programme | — | — | Ask about the current intake, not another programme's rules. |
| Days, duration and batch format | — | — | Obtain the current timetable. |
| Coaching included or court-only access | — | — | Confirm what the quoted service covers. |
| Trial or introductory session, if offered | — | — | Ask whether it exists and what its terms are. |
| Total price and included items | — | — | Record a dated quote; ask about equipment or other charges. |
| Changes, cancellation and refund terms | — | — | Keep the provider's applicable written terms. |
| Travel, arrival and collection arrangements | — | — | Check the actual route and branch procedure. |
| Contact route and date of reply | — | — | Save the official reply privately. |
| Unanswered questions | — | — | Keep unknowns visible; do not assign an invented score. |
Bengaluru badminton: two different enquiry routes
Padukone School of Badminton
The official centre index links to Bengaluru locations. The website distinguishes beginner, intermediate, high-performance and adult programmes. Its contact page explicitly labels the Yelahanka-area address as an office. A brand-wide programme menu does not establish that every named centre runs every programme. 1 2
Ask first: “Which centre runs the programme suitable for this learner, and what is its actual playing address?” Then confirm the current intake, session format and enquiry route for that centre. Use the official centre index and the official contact form.
Simply Sport Badminton Academy
The academy page places it on Harlur Road near HSR Layout. Its Coaching and Pay & Play section lists beginner, intermediate, advanced and adult programmes and links to Playo. A separate high-performance section describes elite selection. These are not interchangeable entry routes. 3
Ask first: “Are we enquiring about general coaching, high-performance assessment or court-only play?” Confirm the exact location and present admission or booking terms through the official academy page. Its linked booking service is a third party, not evidence of a ListingSports booking relationship.
Mumbai: branch and service distinctions
The Sports Gurukul: Borivali East and West
The official academy index lists Seth Gopalji Hemraj, Borivali East with football, cricket, basketball, skating and pickleball. It lists V.K. Krishna Menon, Borivali West with football, cricket, swimming and badminton. These are separate branch entries; the listed sport mix is not the same. 4
Ask first: “Does this exact branch currently offer the sport and batch we need, and which gate should we use?” Check the official academy branch index. Do not substitute the organisation's Santacruz office for either playing location. Harmony Mall is not included here because previously checked official pages disagreed on its East/West locality; no resolution is claimed.
City Sports Academy: Sion
The official About page describes Sion activities including football, cricket, karate, boxing, pickleball and rifle/pistol shooting. The site's navigation separates cricket training from turf and net practice. Its contact page identifies the ground near Maharashtra Nature Park and Dharavi Bus Depot in Sion. 5 6
Ask first: “Is this enquiry for coached training or a turf/net session, and what conditions apply to that exact activity?” Use the official contact page rather than its malformed header address link. No universal age rule, safety certification or current booking availability is inferred from the programme menu.
First enquiry message
Hello. I am comparing options for [sport and goal] near [neighbourhood]. Please confirm the programme name and actual playing address, current eligibility, batch timetable, whether coaching is included, and the total current price. Is an introductory session offered? Please also share the applicable change/cancellation terms and any arrival or collection procedure. I have not made a booking; I am checking the details before deciding.
Keep any personal information in your private enquiry, not in a public review or shared worksheet. Do not send payment details through ListingSports or this worksheet. A response or booking decision remains between you and the provider.
How to use the answer
Compare the replies against your practical needs. A nearby option with a suitable timetable may be more relevant than a widely known brand with an unsuitable programme. This worksheet deliberately supplies no best-provider score and no assurance of price, admission, availability or sporting outcomes.
You can browse the existing Bengaluru city hub, Mumbai city hub and badminton hub. For service definitions, read Sports Academy vs Sports Club vs Coaching Centre. A directory profile is not proof that the provider registered with ListingSports or approved this worksheet.
Sources and corrections
The named examples were checked on 13 October 2026 using the official pages below. They are illustrative starting points, not a complete city inventory or a new admission notice. ListingSports has not visited these venues, independently assessed facilities or obtained provider approval for this worksheet. The comparison questions and blank table are original editorial work, not copied provider descriptions.
If a source changes, note the URL and date and use the ListingSports contact page to suggest a correction. See the Editorial Policy and Listing Policy. Sharing this resource is optional; no reciprocal link, paid placement, endorsement or partnership is requested.