News published by the Manitoba Badminton Association during 2018, kept from the association’s earlier website. Back to Badminton Archives.
Happy Holidays and Our Holiday Hours
December 24, 2018
Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday season and all the best in 2019.
The MBA office will be closed Monday December 24th to Friday January 4th while we celebrate the holidays with our families.
We will be back in the office on Monday January 7th.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
See you in 2019!
2019 Yonex Canadian National Championships
December 19, 2018
More information regarding the National Championships.
Some more information regarding the National Championships can be found here.
New BWF Regulation Changes
December 19, 2018
There are changes to the BWF regulations for 2019.
The major change is that the new Fixed Service Height Laws will be in effect for the following events being hosted in Canada:
1. 2019 Canada Open
2. 2019 CND Junior International
3. 2019 Pan Am Junior Championships
With the Fixed Service Height Laws, the shuttle must be below 1.15 meters from the surface of the court at the instant of being hit by ther server’s racket.
To read more about this change as well as a few others in English click here. For the French version click here.
Southman Open Registration is Now Open
December 12, 2018
The second stop in our Rural Superseries tournaments is in Winkler January 25-26, 2019. Note: New day of the week for registration deadline of Thursday, January 17th.
2019 Yonex Southman Open
- January 25-26, 2019
- Garden Valley Collegiate & Northlands Parkway Collegiate
- Winkler MB
Hosted by:
Winkler Badminton Club
(Same link for Draws/Times/Results)
Categories:
Open (0.25 level event)
U19 (born 2001 or later)
U17 (born 2003 or later)
U15 (born 2005 or later)
U13 (born 2007 or later) – Singles & Doubles Only (Genders Combined) – Best of 3 Games to 21 Points on Half Court for singles, Full Court for doubles
All junior players have the option of playing in their age category or playing up to whichever category they wish.
Age categories with event entries of 3 or less may be combined with higher age group to allow for greater # of matches for each player.
Events:
Open – MS/WS/MD/WD/XD
Junior (U19/U17/U15) – BS/GS/BD/GD/XD
U13 – Singles/Doubles
Cost:
1 Event – $35 (GST Included)
2 or 3 Events – $45 (GST Included)
1 or 2 Events U13 – $20 (GST Included)
U13’s register by emailing Marj Niemi at marj@badminton.mb.ca
Issues with Registration? Contact Marj Niemi @ marj@badminton.mb.ca
MBA Regional Membership is mandatory. MBA Regional Membership Available During Online Registration ($10.50)
Registration Deadline:
Thursday, January 17th at 11:59 pm
(Note: New day of the week for entry deadline)
$10.00 Late fee will apply.
$10.00 Manual Entry fee will apply except for U13 entries.
Players who enter after deadline may not receive ranking.
Players are not guaranteed entry after deadline.
Draw Date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday January 23rd, 2019
Shuttles: Mavis 350 (Yellow Nylon)
Included in the Tournament:
Minimum 3 Matches Per Event, Souvenir T-Shirt, Saturday Pizza Lunch, Yonex Mavis 350 Shuttles, Medals, and Tournament Referees
Tournament Description:
The Eastman Open is changing it’s name to Southman Open and moving down to the friendly city of Winkler!
We are excited to move this tournament which has brought out as many as 145 players in the past for some friendly competition and smashing memories, because it aligns us perfectly with Manitoba Winter Games by having a prominent sanctioned tournament in every MWGs Region, and allows us to better service the badminton/athletic community of the South more directly.
This is the perfect tournament for players who have never entered a tournament before and want to get their feet wet.
Perhaps you’ve played in school, really enjoyed it, and maybe even excelled at it; then this is the place to go.
Maybe you’re looking forward to the school badminton season coming up and want to get yourself motivated and have a jump start to your season.
This is also the place for adults who play regularly or semi-regularly; tournaments are not just for the intensely competitive, it is a great opportunity to make friends and memories, and play people you wouldn’t normally get to play.
Regulations:
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships or Tournament Registration Fees unless requests are accompanied by a medical note or immediate family crisis.
Availability: Participants must be available to play during the entirety of the events that they are registered for. MBA will not accept special requests for time, for any reason.
Due to the speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their posted match. It is ultimately the player’s responsibilityto be present for the start of their match.
The tournament will enforce a strict 10-minute disqualification rule and 2-minute warm-up rule.
Clothing: Participants must have an indoor change of clothing and non-marking athletic shoes
Equipment: Participants must bring their own racquets
Approximate Schedule (Subject to Change Depending on Number of Entries):
Friday 5:00pm Singles Begins
Saturday 9:00am Singles Continues or Doubles Begins
Saturday 2:00pm Mixed Doubles Begins
Events will be fully completed including the finals prior to the next event beginning
NOTE: Depending on Numbers the U13, U15 and U17 events will be at Garden Valley Collegiate and U19 and Open events will be at Northlands Parkway Collegiate
Sponsors:
Yonex Canada
City of Winkler:
Tournament Hotel:
Super 8 Morden
10 Rooms Blocked Under "Southman Open"
$105.88/night
Book before January 4th
Includes 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Continental Breakfast
Phone: 204-822-2003 & Quote "Southman Open"
Email: super8morden@gmail.com
Registration is Now Open for 2019 Yonex Canadian National Championships
December 12, 2018
Registration for Canadian Nationals is open until December 28th.
2019 Yonex Canadian National Championships
- January 30 – February 2, 2019
- The Glencoe Club
- 636 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Register now to get a chance to compete for the Canadian National title.
More information HERE
Registration is Now Open for the Quebec Junior Elite
December 5, 2018
The Quebec Junior Elite will be taking place Jan. 11 – 13th in Gatineau, Quebec.
The 2019 Yonex Quebec Junior Elite is now open for Registration!
The Centre Sportif de Gatineau is excited to host the 2019 Yonex Québec Junior Elite which takes places January 11th, 2019 until January 13th, 2019
Click here for full tournament details
ENTRY DEADLINE:
December 14th, 2018 @23:59 PM PST.
Late entries will be accepted until December 21nd 2018 with an additional $50 late fee.
Athletes in attendance will gain valuable experience while competing against Quebec’s top-tier athletes.
The entry fee of $120 per player must be made online
Prizes
Medals for winner, finalists, and two third place finishers
Prizes for Consolation winners
Don’t forget that Badminton Canada has been able to secure on behalf of the Canadian Badminton Community discounted airfares with WestJet Airlines.
Use discount code Z60SO16 – when booking flights online!
HOTEL
Quality Inn, 111 Bellehumeur, Gatineau, Québec
819-568-5252, 819-568-0753
The price is $119 per night. Please mention ‘’Badminton tournament January 2019’’ reservation number #3313864 at the time of reservation.
Ontario Elite Registration Now Open
December 5, 2018
Register now for the Ontario Elite taking place Jan. 4 – 6 at Humber College.
The 2019 Yonex Ontario Elite is now open for registration!
Humber College is excited to host the 2019 Yonex Ontario Elite taking place January 4-6, 2019.
Click here for full tournament details
Registration deadline is December 7th, 2018, after which a $50 late fee will be in effect until December 14, 2018!
Athletes in attendance will gain valuable experience competing against Ontario’s top-tier athletes.
The entry fee for the tournament is $120 per player must be made online.
Prizes available are $6000 for winner, finalists, third place finishers as well as prizes for Consolation winners.
Don’t forget that Badminton Canada has been able to secure on behalf of the Canadian Badminton Community discounted airfares with WestJet Airlines.
Use discount code Z60SO16 – when booking flights online!
Accommodations
Group rate secured at
Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport
33 Carlson Ct, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6H5
Phone: (416) 675-1234
Please make your reservation through the following link to receive the special rates for this tournament by clicking below
Beginner Badminton Officials Course
December 3, 2018
Don’t miss your chance to register for the rare Beginner Badminton Officials Course in Winkler!
Coach Development Series – Rear Court Singles Tactics
December 3, 2018
Missed the First Coach Development Session? Had a great time and looking forward to the next one?
Well it’s here! Don’t forget to put it on your calendar!
Payment can be made in advance by e-transfer (to marj@badminton.mb.ca), cash, cheque (payable to Badminton Manitoba), or credit card (paypal fees apply)
Payment can be made in person via cash or cheque at the clinic
If you have questions about the content please contact justin@badminton.mb.ca
Photos From the 2018 Yonex Herb Richard Tournament
November 14, 2018
Photos are available from the 2018 Yonex Herb Richard Tournament.
Photos were taken by Graham McCallum and are available to look at and purchase.
The cost for the photos is $10 for a full resolution photo or $5 for web size.
Beginner Umpire Clinic
November 14, 2018
A Beginner Umpire Clinic is being held on Monday, January 14th in Winkler.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sit up in the umpire chair during a match?
Now you can find out.
Come out to our beginner umpire clinic and see what umpiring is all about.
Beginner Umpire Clinic
Where: Emerado School, Winkler
When: Monday January 14th
Time: 5:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
The clinic includes shirt, stopwatch, officiating cards and dinner.
When the page comes up type in badminton in the search and the clinic will pop up.
Registration closes Tuesday, January 8th
Presentation of Sport for Life Award
November 14, 2018
Stefan Carter was presented with MBA’s Sport for Life Award on Wednesday November 7th.
The award was presented at the River Heights Badminton Club.
Congratulations to Mr. Carter.
To view more photos click here.
Watch the BWF Li-Ning World Junior Championships Live
November 7, 2018
Watch livestreaming of the World Junior Championships from Markham, Ontario on now until Nov 18th.
Watch the BWF Li-Ning
World Junior Championships
Full list of stream links for the BWF Li-Ning World Junior Championships
Individual and Team Event Streaming Schedule
Team Event Main Rounds –
November 5-8:
Badminton Canada Youtube: https://bit.ly/2F3Nr4C
Team Event Semi’s & Finals –
November 9 & 10:
International – BWF YouTube Page:https://bit.ly/Sx0rT7
Canada – CBC Sports: https://bit.ly/2PH1hhl
Individual Event Main Rounds –
November 12-16:
Badminton Canada Youtube: https://bit.ly/2F3Nr4C
Individual Event Semis & Finals –
November 17&18:
International – BWF YouTube Page: https://bit.ly/Sx0rT7
Canada – CBC Sports: https://bit.ly/2PH1hhl
Additional Female Tryout for Canada Winter Games Announced
November 6, 2018
An Additional Tryout has been created for one female team position and one female alternate. For more information on how to represent Manitoba go here!
Stefan Carter is Receiving MBA’s Sport for Life Award
November 5, 2018
You are invited to MBA’s presentation of it’s Sport for Life Award to Dr. Stefan Carter on Wednesday, November 7th.
On Wednesday November 7th, 7:30 pm at River Heights Badminton Club (River Heights School; 1350 Grosvenor Ave), the MBA will be awarding Dr. Stefan Carter with the Sport for Life Award recognizing him as an active and avid badminton player who is still playing regularly at the age of 90.
Dr. Carter is an inspirational man who has lived a life so full of experiences, and has learned to love, play, and compete in badminton since 1981. Now at the age of 90, he attends the River Heights Badminton Club, the MBA Access Program and Little Dragons Badminton Club in order to try and advance his skills. He competed in the 2017 Canadian Masters Badminton Championships in Winnipeg, MB as one of only 3 players entered in the 85+ category. He also had the distinction of being the oldest player competing at the tournament.
Stefan Carter at the 2017 Canadian Masters Championships (Photo credit Orlando Athayde)
Dr. Carter decided in 1981 that he would like to take up the sport of badminton and went to play at the River Heights Badminton Club. After playing he "was hooked and addicted" to badminton. He has spent the time since playing in many different clubs throughout Winnipeg trying to improve his badminton skills. He credits many people with help along the way including Archie Chawla, Greg and Lindsay Blamey, Khan Mai and Dan Savard. One person in particular he credits is Mike duBois who has "never given up on me and always plays with me".
One of the things Dr. Carter talks about when talking badminton is the spirit of badminton people and how not only is badminton a great exercise but the social part of interacting with others on the court is "more important than you think". He says that playing in the Canadian Masters was a fantastic experience and would have been even if there wasn’t badminton involved because of the people he met.
Dr. Carter believes that being active is important and tries to do this by playing several times a week. His current goal in badminton is: "making one or two good shots in an evening makes my day!"
Dr. Carter is not only an avid badminton player he is also a remarkable individual. He survived the holocaust to make his home in Winnipeg in 1948. He became a doctor and served on the faculty staff at the University of Manitoba for over forty years as a vascular specialist. He is featured in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and has written a book chronicling his life’s experiences.
Dr. Carter definitely shows that badminton is a Sport for Life. The MBA and the badminton community are delighted to recognize Dr. Stefan Carter with the MBA Sport for Life award as he is a role model and inspiration for all to maintain an active lifestyle for healthy living.
Members of the badminton community are invited to see the presentation on Wednesday November 7th at 7:30pm. It will be taking place at the River Heights Badminton Club in the River Heights School (1350 Grosvenor Ave.). Come out and talk to one of the badminton community’s avid players.
Coach Development Series – Doubles Preparation Quickness
November 1, 2018
MBA is hosting a series of Coach Development Sessions throughout the 2018-19 season, and session #1 is in a week and will be presented by Dan Savard.
Don’t miss this cost and time effective method of Professional Development as a Coach!
Respect in Sport Certification
October 31, 2018
All coaches, athletes or parents wanting to coach at tournaments this year now need to have a current Respect in Sport Certification.
If you haven’t already, please be sure to take the Respect in Sport course at the link provided below.
It is a free online course that is mandatory for all our coaches to take who wish to coach on court at Badminton MB sanctioned events or programs.
This is mandated by our governing body Sport Manitoba for the protection and safety of all the coaches and athletes in sport, and they WILL follow up with us to make sure that all our coaches are following through with this requirement, and any disobedience to this requirement will be reflected in an evaluation of our sport funding.
Coaches who present their RiS Certification and Current Valid MBA Membership will receive a temporary coaching accreditation at MBA Sanctioned Tournaments.
Only those who have this pass will be allowed to coach on court at tournaments.
Thank you for your participation in making our sport safer for everybody.
https://sportmanitoba.respectgroupinc.com/
2018 Yonex Westman Open
October 30, 2018
The 2018-19 Rural Super Series gets under way with it’s first stop in Brandon for the 2018 Yonex Westman Open!
Open & Junior Categories Available
Register Now!
YONEX WESTMAN OPEN
- Friday Nov 30 – Sunday Dec 2
- Brandon University
- Brandon, MB
Hosted by:
(Same Link for Draws/Times/Results)
Grassroots Players (born 2006 or later) Please Register by Emailing Marj Niemi at marj@badminton.mb.ca
Issues with Registration? Contact Marj Niemi @ marj@badminton.mb.ca
Categories:
Open (0.5 level event)
Midget (Born 2001 or later)
Bantam (Born 2003 or later)
Peewee (Born 2005 or later)
Grassroots (Born 2006 or later) – Singles & Doubles Only (genders combined) – Best of 3 Games to 11 Points
The Grassroots category is for beginning younger players who are new to tournament play and want the experience one without as much pressure.
All junior players have the option of playing in their age category or playing up to whichever category they wish.
Events:
Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Boy’s Singles, Girl’s Singles, Boy’s Doubles, Girl’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Cost (GST Included):
$45.00 – 1 Event
$50.00 – 2 Events
$55.00 – 3 Events
$20.00 – Grassroots Age Category (best of 3 games to 11 points) To register email Marj at marj@badminton.mb.ca
MBA Regional Membership is mandatory. MBA Regional Membership Available During Online Registration ($10.50)
Registration Deadline:
Friday November 23rd at 11:59pm (midnight)
Register by Friday Nov 16th to be entered into a draw to receive your entry fee back in full!
$10 Late fee will apply and registration may not be accepted
$10 Manual entry fee will apply except for entries in Grassroots division
Draw Date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday, Nov 28th
Shuttles: Yonex Mavis 350 (Yellow Nylon)
Included in Tournament:
3 Matches/Event, Door Prizes, Yonex Mavis 350 Shuttles, Prizes, Saturday Night Dinner, Tournament Referees
Tournament Description:
Brandon Badminton Club is proud to now offer categories for junior players at their annual Yonex Westman Open! This means that juniors can look forward to playing players from their own age group, much like all the other Rural Super Series tournaments in Manitoba.
The Yonex Westman Open is a favourite tournament for many Manitobans and Saskatchewanians because the Brandon Badminton Club always does a great job with hospitality. Just ask anybody who has gone in the past and they will be able to tell you that the atmosphere and competition are all big reasons why they continue to attend.
This tournament is a 0.5 tier tournament on the Badminton Manitoba Tournament Ranking Chart, which makes it on par with the B&C Championships, and higher in ranking points than all the other Rural Super Series tournaments.
Tournament Rules/Regulations:
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships or Tournament Registration Fees after the registration deadline unless requests are accompanied by a medical note or immediate family crisis. Registrations can be fully refunded prior to the registration deadline.
Availability: Participants must be available to play during the entirety of the events that they are registered for. MBA will not accept special requests for time, for any reason.
Due to speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their posted match. It is ultimately the player’s responsibility to be present for the start of their match.
The Tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 2-minute warm-up rule.
Clothing: Participants must have an indoor change of clothing and clean/indoor/non-marking athletic shoes
Equipment: Participants must bring their own racquets
Inquiries about tournament – please contact Gillian at brandon_club@yahoo.ca or 204-727-2109
If you are delayed please call or text 204- 922-3105
Unofficial Schedule:
Friday @ 5:30pm – Singles Begins
Saturday @ 8:00am – Singles Continues, Followed by Doubles & Mixed Doubles
Sunday @ 8:30am – Semi-Finals and Finals
2018 Yonex Atlantic Junior Elite
October 24, 2018
Registration is now open for the 2018 Yonex Atlantic Junior Elite being held Nov 23 – 25th in Moncton, NB.
2018 Yonex Atlantic Junior Elite
The Atlantic Junior Elite tournament will take place at the University of Moncton which will be the site for the 2019 Pan American Junior Championships.
Dates: Nov. 23 – 25th
Events: Singles, doubles, mixed doubles
Ages:
U15 (born 2005 or later)
U17 (born 2003 or later)
U19 (born 2001 or later)
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 26th however late registrations will be accepted until Friday, Nov 2nd for a $50 late fee.
Accommodations
*Transportation Shuttle will be available from the following hotels only
Four Points Sheraton
40 Lady Ada Blvd, Moncton, NB E1G 0E3
Call 506-852-9600 and use "Junior Elite Series" code word when booking
Hampton Inn & Suites
700 Mapleton Rd, Moncton, NB E1G 0L7
Hampton Direct Booking Link: Here
Call 506-855-4819
Holiday Inn Express
777 Mapleton Rd, Moncton, NB E1G 2K5
Holiday Inn Booking Link: Here
Booking Code: MB2
Call 506-854-2929
Travel
Badminton Canada has been able to secure on behalf of the Canadian Badminton Community discounted airfares with WestJet Airlines.
Use discount code Z60SO16 – when booking flights online at www.westjet.com
2018 Yonex Alberta Elite
October 24, 2018
Registration is now open for the 2018 Yonex Alberta Elite taking place November 23 – 25th in Red Deer, Alberta.
2018 Yonex Alberta Elite
Register now for a chance to play in the same venue as the Canada Winter Games.
The tournament will be held in the Gary W. Harris Centre in Red Deer Alberta.
Registration deadline is Friday, October 26th. However late registrations will be accepted until Friday, November 2nd for a $50 late fee.
Official accommodations: Sheraton Red Deer
3310 – 50 Ave.
Event rate: $139.00 plus taxes
Also don’t forget that travel discounts can be had when flying Westjet Airlines. The discount code for booking online is Z60S016.
Kiren Deraj Finishes the Yonex Alberta Junior Elite with a Silver Medal
October 24, 2018
The Yonex Alberta Junior Elite took place October 19 – 21st in Calgary with Kiren Deraj from Winnipeg taking the Silver Medal in U19 Singles.
Kiren defeated Davis Wong and Anthony Wong both of Alberta in the first rounds to come up against the second seed Anthony Tso in the quarter final. He had a decisive win of 21-8, 21-12 to make it to the semi-final. In the semi-final Kiren met the 3/4 seed Sheldon Xu of BC. He triumphed 21-19, 21-12 to meet the number one seed in the final. The final was a very exciting match which went three games. In the end, Yunzhi Chen won the match.
Kiren spoke about his final match of the weekend "It was a really close match. I made quite a lot of mistakes in the first game, and lost 9-21, but in the second game, I persevered, kept the rallies going, and won 21-16. In the final game, I started off strong, and was up 11-6 at the interval. However, he started the second half very strong, and a combination of his skill and my mistakes lost me the match (15-21)"
Congratulations Kiren!
Open House at Winnipeg Winter Club
October 24, 2018
Join Elliot Beals and some of the members at the Winnipeg Winter Club for an Open House on Saturday, November 24th from 1:00 – 3:00pm.
Bring a racquet and come out to see what membership at the Winnipeg Winter Club is all about.
You will get an opportunity to play at the Winter Club as well as find out what programs they offer that could help you better your badminton game.
For more details click here.
National Deaf Badminton Clinic
October 17, 2018
A National Deaf Badminton Clinic will be held at College Louis Riel on November 24 – 25th.
National Deaf Badminton Clinic
College Louis Riel
585 St. Jean Baptiste
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Manitoba Participant Entry Fee $5.00
Open to youths and adults ages 14 and up
Schedule:
Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
For more information about the clinic and registration click here.
Thien Vo Earns a Silver Medal at Prairie Elite
October 17, 2018
The Yonex Prairie Elite took place last weekend in Saskatoon, October 12 – 14th with Manitoba’s Thien Vo winning a silver medal in singles.
Vo started off the weekend with a decisive 21-0,21-0 win over Saskatchewan’s Steven Squair then continued with wins over Alberta’s Johnathan Aikin-Mulrooney and Andy Ko before coming up against the second seed Andrew Zhuang in the Semi Final. He had a decisive victory with scores of 21-8,21-12 which put him into the final against the number one seed Jason Ho-Shue. Ho-Shue was triumphant in the final winning 21-15, 21-8 which left Vo with the silver medal.
Well done Thien Vo!
For complete results along with the results of all our Manitoba athletes click here.
2018 Yonex Herb Richard Manitoba Open
October 17, 2018
All players are welcome to the first tournament of the year which also happens to be one of the biggest.
Play includes A-B and C-D events.
Registration is available until Thursday November 1st (Note: New day of the week for entry deadline)
2018 Yonex Herb Richard Manitoba Open
Winnipeg Winter Club
200 River Ave
November 8 – 11
(Same link for Draws, Timing, & Results)
Categories:
Open A – B (1.00 ranking)
Open C – D (0.25 ranking)
Events:
Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Guide for Choosing Your Calibre of Play:
A/B – Consistently finish in A or B Draws in Provincial Tournaments or Top 20 in Rankings
C/D – Consistently finish in C or D Draws in Provincial Tournaments, below Top 20 in Rankings
All events require a minimum of 5 entries or they will be combined with the A or C draw to produce a large enough draw to run.
All registered participants of the small entried event will be called to see if they are still interested in participating or would like a reimbursement of fees.
Format:
Guaranteed 3 matches (Waterfall Format)
Female events will be given 1 round robin up to 5 entries to ensure plenty of matches
Cost:
$55.00 – 1 Event
$70.00 – 2 or 3 Events
*Taxes and processing fees included
Deadline:
Thursday November 1st @ 11:59PM
(NOTE: New day of the week for entry deadline)
$10.00 Late fee will apply.
$10.00 Manual Entry fee will apply.
Players who enter after deadline may not receive ranking.
Players are not guaranteed entry after deadline.
Included in Tournament:
3 Matches/Event, Souvenir, Saturday Lunch, Prizes, Feather Shuttles, Referees and Umpires
Shuttles:
Yonex AS50 Feather Shuttles
MBA PROVINCIAL Membership is mandatory. MBA Membership available during registration ($21.00).
If you already have a valid Regional Membership for the 2018-19 season, you will only be charged the difference in cost ($10.50).
Draw Date:
Draws will be posted online on Wednesday, November 7th
Tournament Description:
The Yonex Herb Richard Manitoba Open is one of Manitoba’s longest standing tournaments, and has been renamed after Herb Richard who was a long-time badminton professional at both the Winnipeg Canoe Club and the Wildewood Club.
The "A" event is 1 of only 2 Premier Level Provincial Tournaments in Manitoba, which makes it a 1.0 ranking event. The "C" event is held at the very same time but is a 0.25 ranking event and therefore this tournament can accommodate all levels of play!
There is a lunch planned for Saturday, as well as a tournament souvenir and prizes for final day winnners.
Other Information:
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships. Tournament Registration Fees will not be reimbursed after the registration deadline unless requests are accompanied by a medical note or immediate family crisis.
Availability: Participants must be available to play during the entirety of the tournament. MBA will not accept special requests for time, for any reason. Players who live more than 100km outside of Winnipeg will not be required to play on Thursday.
Due to speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their posted match. It is ultimately the player’s responsibility to be present for the start of their match.
Disqualification: The tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 2 minute warm up rule.
Clothing: Participants must have an indoor change of clothing and non-marking athletic shoes.
Equipment: Participants must bring their own racquet(s)
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact Elliot Beals at 204-452-3311
Coaching: Only coaches and players are allowed on the field of play. Coaches must present their valid Badminton Manitoba Membership and Respect In Sport Certification to receive a coaching badge. Only 2 coaches allowed per court, and coaches must sit on the same side as their athletes if on the field of play.
Players are responsible for being present for all their matches, and the "Approximate Schedule" is only a guide and should not be used as fact. If the tournament is running ahead of time, it is your responsibility to be prepared for your match.
Approximate Schedule:
Thursday: Singles (5:30 – 10:00pm)
Friday: Continuation of Singles (5:00 – 11:00pm)
Saturday: Mens & Women’s Doubles (9:00am – 2:00pm)
Mixed Doubles (2:00pm – 7:00 pm)
Sunday: Finals (9:00am – 3:00pm)
Yonex Canada & MBA Renew Partnership for the Next 3 Years!
October 17, 2018
Badminton Manitoba is excited to announce it’s 3-year exclusive partnership renewal with Yonex Canada, distributor for the leading badminton equipment provider in the world.
Manitoba Badminton Association is pleased to announce that Yonex Canada is our exclusive sponsor for the next three years.
This partnership has been going strong for over 10 years now because of the faith that Yonex has in growing badminton in Manitoba, and because of the hard work and effort by Manitobans to do exactly the same; grow badminton in Manitoba! This partnership allows MBA to offer additional benefits to registering your club with MBA, hosting a tournament, and/or participating in a program. It fleshes itself out in one of two ways, A) Providing more product to the club and/or member and/or participant, and B) It lowers the cost of registration/participation
We have seen the quality that Yonex products provide and know that it is tried tested and true. There is no comparison to the quality of their shuttles, and we are proud to use the AS50 feather shuttle for our premier level tournaments, and the Mavis 350 nylon for our Rural Super Series and Gold Series tournaments. We know that our participants will be playing with the best shuttle in the world when they come to these tournaments. The same shuttle that they use at BWF Superseries level tournaments.
If you have not been, please visit Yonex Canada’s website at http://yonex.com/
or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/YonexCanada/
Registration Deadline is Approaching for the 2018 Yonex East Coast Open (Atlantic Elite)
October 17, 2018
Registration deadline is Friday, October 19th for the 2018 Yonex East Coast Open being held in Moncton, New Brunswick.
This tournament will be an ABCD tournament instead of the usual Main Round, Consolation Draw. This means you are guaranteed three matches for each event you enter.
Prices for the tournament are also different. Price for 1 event is $60 CAN, 2 or 3 events is $80 CAN.
Consider adding this tournament to your schedule. Its a great deal with cheaper prices and more matches per event.
For more information about the tournament and to register click here.
Photos from Yonex Prairie Junior Elite
October 3, 2018
Photos are now available from the Yonex Prairie Junior Elite
Photos are now available from the past weekend’s Yonex Prairie Junior Elite and can be found at:
www.flickr.com/photos/149588978@N03/sets/72157700316412711/
Photos were taken by Orlando Athayde.
Sport Manitoba Peak Performance Seminars
October 3, 2018
There is a new series of information sessions at Sport Manitoba.
Sport Manitoba presents P-Series Seminars.
This is a monthly series of presentations that will bring experts together from a variety of fields to educate althletes, coaches and parents.
The sessions begin on Wednesday, October 17th and will continue until March.
Presentation cost is: $10 for one presentation
$15 for One Night(2 presentations)
$60 for a season pass (12 presentations)
Some of the topics to be presented include High Performance Athletes Away From Play, Sports Psychology Tools for Performance and Tips for the Media.
To see a complete list of presentations or to register click here.
New Venue Announced for 2019 Yonex National Championships
September 19, 2018
The Glencoe Club in Calgary is now hosting the 2019 Yonex National Championships Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, 2019.
The Glencoe Club in Calgary has volunteered to host the Yonex National Championships in 2019.
Originally set to be held in Ottawa, it has been moved to Calgary allowing The RA Centre in Ottawa to prepare an outstanding tournament in advance of the 2020 Olympic year.
More details can be found on Badminton Canada’s website.
Coaches Needed
September 19, 2018
We are looking for coaches for our DWP program.
Do you like to coach badminton?
Do you want to earn some extra money?
Consider becoming a coach with our DWP program.
Our DWP program runs several sessions a week and we are looking to add to our coaching staff for the season.
A DWP coach get a chance to help young athletes develop in the sport of badminton and give them a chance to find out how much fun the sport can be.
For more details regarding compensation check out our coaching pathway portion of the website.
If you have questions or want to register contact ryan at ryan@badminton.mb.ca
Lines People Needed
September 19, 2018
Want a front row seat to the Semi Finals and Finals of one of the best tournaments to come to Winnipeg this year?
We are in need of lines people for the Semi Finals and Finals
at the Prairie Junior Elite on September 29 and 30th.
Get a chance to see some of the best junior players in Canada play at the Sport for Life Centre.
Also you will have a chance to work with some of the province’s best umpires.
Training will be provided so no need to worry about knowing how to be a lines judge.
All lines people will receive a free MBA shirt and food at the tournament.
Training session will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 29th.
For more information or to register contact Marj Niemi at marj@badminton.mb.ca
Canada Winter Games – Team Manitoba Announced
September 5, 2018
The 5 males and 5 females that will be representing Manitoba at the upcoming Canada Winter Games this February in Red Deer, Alberta have been announced!
WWC Hire New Head Badminton Professional!
August 28, 2018
The Winnipeg Winter Club would like to welcome Elliott Beals, all the way from Nova Scotia, as their new head badminton professional!
HEAD BADMINTON PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT
We (WWC) are very pleased to announce that Elliott Beals will be joining our team as the Head Badminton Professional and will be arriving to Winnipeg in Mid-September. Elliott is currently in Nova Scotia as the Head Coach of the East Coast Badminton Club and Canada Games coach of Team Nova Scotia. He comes to us with an impressive list of qualifications and experiences that will help propel our members and athletes to new levels.
- A Certified National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 3 instructor
- A NCCP Level 1 & 2 course conductor
- Recently selected to Badminton Canada to participate on the Badminton Canada High Performance Committee
- Award recipient of Badminton Nova Scotia Coach of the Year 3 times over
- An accomplished player recently being crowned 2017 Masters National Champion in Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles
We are working with Elliott to finalize the Fall Program Guide and will have that available very shortly; programs will commence on September 17th.
We are very excited to welcome Elliott to the Winnipeg Winter Club and our team
Badminton Canada Extends Partnership with Westjet Airlines
August 28, 2018
WestJet is offering participants at Badminton Canada events 10% off their economy fares and 15% off base fares. These are the fares posted on the WestJet website at the time of the booking – www.westjet.com . In order to access the discount Canadian Badminton Community members will be required to use the following coupon codes…
Badminton Canada Extends Partnership with WestJet Airlines
Ottawa, ON – Badminton Canada is pleased to extend a partnership agreement with WestJet Airlines which takes effect immediately. Badminton Canada has been able to secure on behalf of the Canadian Badminton Community discounted airfares for all National and International events occurring in Canada between September 2018 and July 2019.
WestJet is offering participants at Badminton Canada events 10% off their economy fares and 15% off base fares. These are the fares posted on the WestJet website at the time of the booking – www.westjet.com . In order to access the discount Canadian Badminton Community members will be required to use the following coupon codes:
Until September 14th 2018 – XQWXAWI – when booking their flight online at www.westjet.com
From September 15th to July 27th 2019 – Z60SO16 – when booking their flight online at www.westjet.com
If you have questions about how to complete a booking with the discount code, please check out WestJet’s frequently asked questions page.
For more information on WestJet, please visit www.westjet.com . For more information on Badminton Canada, please visit www.badminton.ca
Mike Luck
Badminton Canada
Events & Communications Manager
700 Industrial Ave, Suite 401.
Ottawa, ON – K1G 0Y9
613-748-5674 ext. 223
Updated & Newly Implemented Badminton Canada Policies!
August 28, 2018
Competition Uniform Policy
Coach Certification Policy
Default & Failure to Complete Match Policy (New)
Field of Play Discipline Policy (New)
Concussion Protocol
Badminton Canada and our committees have been working hard over the summer to update our policies for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Below outlines the major changes to each policy that will be enforced for the 2018-19 season. For more details, please review the policy (links are provided).
Competition Uniform Policy: https://www.badminton.ca/file/814562/?dl=1
Players/Pairs must wear similar uniforms only in the Finals of the tournament – lower seeded players/pairs must change if colors are too similar
There will be no restrictions on size of advertisements on player clothing. BCAN supports the ability for players to sell to sponsors
6.3 – Players cannot wear Canada on their shirts if they have not represented Canada at an International Games/Championship
Coach Certification Policy: https://www.badminton.ca/file/815124/?dl=1
Active Coaching will be permitted for all BCAN Sanctioned events
All coaches wishing to access the Field of Play must have a BCAN Coaching Accreditation – confirmed and monitored by BCAN Staff
Must have completed a Sterling Background Check
Must be a minimum of Regional Certified for Yonex Elite Series Events, Prov. Trained for National Championships
Must have registered for a BCAN Certified Coaching licence
More information on how to register, please contact mikeluck@badminton.ca
Default & Failure to Complete Match Policy (New): https://www.badminton.ca/file/814561/?dl=1
This is a new policy implemented by BCAN to address the different circumstances in which athletes fail/chose not to compete
Injury/Retire: An athlete may retire from a main round match due to injury and continue to compete in the tournament if they are able to compete at full effort/capacity, at the discretion of the referee and/or sports medicine
Withdraw from Main Round: If an athlete withdraws from the event after the draws have been posted, or fails to show for a scheduled match – that player will be withdrawn from the tournament. Partners in a paired event will not be penalized.
Consolations: Athletes may withdraw from a consolation match only if; they remain in a Main Round event and they notify the Referee a minimum of 1 hour prior to the start of the scheduled match via email or in-person
Field of Play Discipline Policy (New): https://www.badminton.ca/file/814563/?dl=1
This is a new policy implemented by BCAN to address the conduct of athletes throughout the course of a calendar year (January – December)
Players that receive a third yellow card will be fined by BCAN for $50CAN – every subsequent yellow card will be an extra $50 CAN
Red Cards will be associated with an automatic $100 CAN fine
Black Cards will follow the Athlete Code of Conduct Policy
Concussion Protocol: https://www.badminton.ca/file/814564/?dl=1
Athletes over the age of 18 will be responsible for their own well being in relation to head injuries/concussions, and will determine if they are fit to continue to play
Athletes under the age of 18 will need consent from a parent or legal guardian in order to continue to play if a concussion is expected by the Referee and/or Sports Medicine
BCAN acknowledges there is a gap in education; we are working with Sport Canada to develop a toolkit with the main purpose of educating, coaches, parents, and officials around head injuries and concussions
If you have any questions or require clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you
Mike Luck
Events & Communications Manager
Badminton Canada
613-748-5674 ext.223
Prairie Junior Elite Registration is Now Open
August 15, 2018
The Prairie Junior Elite is being held at the Canada Games Sport for Life Centre September 28 – 30, 2018.
Registration is now open for the first of two national junior tournaments being held in Winnipeg this season.
Come out and play against some of the best players in Canada or come out and support our local athletes as they compete.
Location: Canada Games Sport for Life Centre
Address: 145 Pacific Ave.
Dates: September 28 – 30, 2018
Schedule: Main Rounds Friday Afternoon, Evening and Saturday morning
Semi-Finals – Saturday Afternoon and Evening
Finals – Sunday Morning/Afternoon
Spectator Price: FREE!
If you can’t make it down in person, the entire tournament will have 2 courts livestreamed. Keep watching here for the link.
Sunday Finals will be Live Streamed with play by play commentary via KBM Digital Media (Amateursports.tv) Link TBD.
Register Here (Same link for draws and times)
Registration deadline is August 31, 2018 at 11:59 pm
Needed: Board Members for the MBA
August 8, 2018
Nominations are now open for MBA’s Board of Directors.
Board Members Needed
Become involved and have a chance to shape badminton in the province.
The Manitoba Badminton Association invites members to submit nominations for their Board of Directors.
The board is voted on at the Annual General Meeting September 19, 2018 at 6:30 pm.
Nominations must be received by Saturday, August 25th.
More details regarding the Nominations and AGM can be found here.
For the nomination form click here.
Manitoba Badminton Association Annual General Meeting
August 8, 2018
Manitoba Badminton Association’s Annual General Meeting is being held on September 19, 2018.
We would like to invite everyone to the AGM to review the 2017-18 season, talk about the upcoming season, vote on your incoming board members and
auditor, discuss any notable items, and share some good food and drink.
When: Wednesday, September 19
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Sam’s Place Cafe (159 Henderson Highway)
Food is provided.
We hope to see you there.
Thompson Badminton Camp
August 8, 2018
Thompson is hosting a Badminton Skills Camp September 7 – 9, 2018.
Come out and get a head start on the season at the Badminton Skills Camp being held at the Thompson Regional Community Centre in Thompson.
Registration is for athletes in grades 8 – 12.
The camp is being held: Friday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: Free (Players must purchase an MBA Regional Membership online. Click here to purchase)
For more information and to register click here.
CWG Tickets Now on Sale
August 8, 2018
Tickets to see the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta are now on sale.
2019 GAMES TICKET PRE-SALE INTRODUCTION:
Select 2019 Canada Winter Games tickets and passes are available for an exclusive pre-sale starting Monday, July 16, 2018, online through Tickets Alberta.
A reserved number of Games passes, week 1 and week 2 sport passes, Waskasoo family passes and Opening and Closing Ceremonies tickets are available for Provincial/Territorial teams
(including sales to participants, as well as friends and family) from July 16, 2018, until January 1, 2019. A code is provided to mission teams to access this allotment of tickets and to share
with stakeholders.
A 10 per cent early bird discount is available from July 16 until October 10, 2018. Tickets go on sale to the public on September 10, 2018. Details on each pass and ticket are available
through the Tickets Alberta promo code below. Access to all sport competitions is general admission and done on a first come, first seated approach. Tickets for the Opening and Closing
Ceremonies is assigned seating.
HOW TO PURCHASE:
Access the ticket pre-sale by clicking the Tickets Alberta promo code link and entering your pre-sale code: CG19MISSION.
Passes purchased during the pre-sale are delivered by mail starting in October 2018 up until Games time. Opening and Closing Ceremonies tickets may be printed at home or mailed with
the passes.
BULK TICKET PURCHASES:
If you are interested in buying multiple passes and tickets, please contact Erin at ecupples@2019canadagames.ca for details on corporate and classroom packages available for
purchase.
Badminton Canada Board of Directors Members
August 8, 2018
Badminton Canada elected new members to their Board of Directors at their recent AGM.
Three positions were filled with Erik Nilsson and Manitoba’s Chris White re-elected to the board along with Claire Backhouse-Sharpe as a new member.
For more information regarding these members click here.
Applications Wanted for Head Pro Position at WWC
July 18, 2018
Applications are being accepted for the Head Badminton Pro at the WWC.
The Winnipeg Winter Club is looking for a Head Badminton Professional.
The primary responsibilities will be to build the badminton program,
provide coaching and programming for all players and organize house leagues,
tournaments, and social activities for the club members.
The position commences September 1st, 2018
Deadline for applications is Friday, July 27 at 4:00 pm.
For more details click here.
MABL Registration Now Open
July 18, 2018
Registration for the 2018-19 season is now open.
Register today for Manitoba’s only Adult Badminton League. Click here for more details or to sign up.
2018 Canadian National Para-badminton Championships
July 18, 2018
Registration is now open for the 2018 Canadian National Para-badminton Championships.
The championships will take place September 5 – 8, 2018 in Vancouver.
Click here to see the tournament prospectus in English.
Click here to see it in French.
Access Program
July 4, 2018
Don’t forget that the Access Program is still running over the summer.
With most programs winding down over the summer it limits the number of places to play badminton.
If you’re looking for a place to play the Access Program is still running during the summer.
If runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Sport for Life Centre.
Come on out and play some badminton.
Check out the updated times and dates on the Access Facebook page.
2019 Pan American Junior Badminton Championships are Coming to New Brunswick
July 4, 2018
The 2019 Pan American Junior Badminton Championships will be held at the University of Moncton July 2019.
The Pan American Junior Championships will be coming back to Canada in 2019. It will be held July 11 – 20th at the University of Moncton.
New Brunswick has held several national tournaments in the last few years including U23 & Junior Nationals in 2016 and 2017 so is very used to hosting large events. They do a fantastic job of hosting these events and will do a great job at the Pan American Junior Championships. The very first Pan American Championships were held in Moncton and forty-two years later will be hosting the Pan American Junior Championships.
For more details click here.
Developmental Winter Programs Registration Now Open
July 4, 2018
Registration for MBA’s Developmental Winter Programs is now open.
Looking for a place for your child to develop their badminton skills along with having fun?
Our Developmental Winter Programs could be just what you’re looking for.
Each program runs once a week from October to March and gives your child a chance to work with some great badminton coaches to develop their skills.
Click here for more information on the program.
Registration is now open for the 2018-19 season.
Reigster today before the programs fill up.
New Coaching Compensation Scale
July 2, 2018
Badminton Manitoba is pleased to announce new rates for coaching compensation.
Badminton Manitoba’s Board of Directors has approved a new scale for compensation for coaches that are coaching the MBA programs.
The scale takes into account the new classifications for coaching development and pays coaches at a higher rate than in previous years.
This is fantastic news for coaches in the MBA programs.
This is in addition to the MBA’s policy of reimbursing coaches in MBA programs 50% of their registration fees for NCCP courses to upgrade their certification and develop their professional service abilities.
To access the new compensation scale click here.
For a PDF copy of the compensation scale click here.
The MBA is always looking for new coaches to help out with their programs.
Anyone that is interested in becoming a coach can find out more about coaching on our website which explains the pathway and process to become a coach.
If you’re interested check it out today!
*Just a reminder that coaches of MBA programs are required to submit an approved invoice in order to receive payment for coaching. It is the responsibility of the coach to claim these payments on their annual income tax.
GST Charges
June 27, 2018
GST will now be charged on all of our programs.
Manitoba Badminton Association (MBA), in accordance with the laws of the Canada Revenue Agency,
must begin collecting and remitting GST on all services,
and therefore we are notifying the membership and patrons of MBA that they will now see a GST charge on all program, event, and membership purchases, both online and in person.
The additional requirement to collect and remit GST is due to the fact that our programming and taxable income has steadily increased over the last 8 years,
taking us well beyond the GST exemption threshold for non-profit organizations.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to working with you to further increase the enjoyment and development of badminton in Manitoba.
2019 Canada Games Torchbearers Needed
June 27, 2018
MNP Canada Games is looking for torchbearers for their relay.
For the first time in the history of the Canada Games, the MNP Canada Games Torch Relay travels from coast-to-coast across the nation.
The Relay will visit almost 50 communities across Canada through a series of celebrations and torch relay stops, with 10 to 15
torchbearers in each torch relay community carrying the torch.
The torch comes to Winnipeg on November 1!
NOMINATE A DESERVING TORCHBEARER NOW!
Nominate a deserving, past or present community member or yourself by completing the application form online
at canadagames.ca/2019/mnptorchrelay.
Nomination deadline is June 30, 2018, at 5 p.m. CT.
2018 FOBM Grant Recipients
June 27, 2018
The first recipients of the Friends of Badminton Manitoba have been announced.
For more information or to make a donation to FOBM Fund click here.
The recipients are:
Student/Athlete Scholarship: Rylan Ramnarace & Arnish Patel ($500 each)
The Student/Athlete Scholarships were awarded based on several areas. The areas looked at were financial need, academic performance, their tournament results for the past year and their expected tournament schedule for the upcoming season, and their involvement in the local badminton community. Both Rylan and Arnish maintained a very high academic average over the last year as well as competing in many tournaments. Arnish played at bothe the Yonex Senior Prairie Elite, Canadian Nationals, and the 2017 Pan American Junior Championships as well as several provincial tournaments. Rylan played in the Yonex Prairie Senior Elite, The Alberta Senior Elite and the U23 & Junior Nationals (where he won a bronze medal in doubles) as well as several of our provincial tournaments. They did all of these tournaments while attending University full time with a high GPA. They both help to coach one or more MBA program during the winter. Congratulations to Arnish and Rylan.
Coach Development Grant: Mano Navarro ($500)
The coach development grant was awarded to Mano Navarro who along with coaching at the MBA’s DWP program, runs and coaches at the 17 Wing Badminton Club. He also took on the role of coach for Team Winnipeg Gold at the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games helping his team win a Gold Medal in the U17 team competition as well as numerous individual medals. Mano works very hard at coaching and does a fantastic job for his students. Mano will be using the funds from this grant to help in his path towards his Level 2 Certification.
Club Initiative Grant – 17 Wing and Lac du Bonnet ($270 and up to $300, respectively)
The Club Initiative Grant was given to 17 Wing Badminton Club and to the Lac du Bonnet Club for adding better equipment to their gyms in order to allow their members a better experience when playing badminton. Both clubs wish to give their members a better place to play and good equipment is a great way to help do that.
Congratulations to all the winners.
The fund still accepts donations and we hope to make it grow in the next few years so more grants can be awarded.
For information on donating and the FOBM fund click here.
Badminton Featured in Sport Manitoba’s Multi-Sport Athlete Development Camp this Summer
May 30, 2018
Sport Manitoba is hosting a development camp this summer for athletes aged 12 – 15 to improve their skills in several different sports.
Consider enrolling today and get instruction in several sports including badminton.
For more details or to register click here.
Para-Badminton Open House
May 16, 2018
Manitoba Badminton will be hosting a Para-Badminton Open House on May 24th.
The Open House is at Dakota Community Centre on May 24th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Learn more about Para-Badminton and the different areas there are for competing.
Para Athletes come out and find out more about the newest Paralympic sport.
Manitoba to Host 2019 Yonex U23/Junior National Championships
May 9, 2018
The 2019 Yonex U23/Junior National Championships will be held in Winnipeg.
The tournament will be held at the Canada Games Sport for Life Centre May 20 – 25, 2019.
Over 300 athletes from across Canada are expected to attend this event.
With the new Canada Games Sport for Life Centre’s twelve court facility along with rooms for athletes, coaches, and officials
we are looking forward to making this the best national tournament of next year.
In order to make this the best tournament we will need many volunteers to help out.
If you would like to volunteer some time and get a chance to see the top Junior players in Canada let us know.
We will be happy to have you help. Contact us today.
Regional Umpire Clinic
May 9, 2018
There will be a Regional Umpire Clinic held on Wednesday, May 30th.
Have you ever thought about becoming an umpire?
It’s a great way to see the best matches in a season. A front row seat!
It’s a simple process. First you have to take the Regional Umpire Clinic.
Then it is a matter of practicing.
For more information on Official’s Development click here.
We are holding a clinic on Wednesday May 30th from 5:00 to 9:30 at the Sport for Life Centre.
The course consists of approximately 3 hours of classroom time and one hour of on court practice.
The best part about the course is that it is free.
It includes basic equipment needed to umpire plus a t-shirt.
To register email: marj@badminton.mb.ca by Friday, May 25
Participants will need to bring a pen, clipboard, paper and badminton equipment.
Friends of Badminton Manitoba Grants
May 9, 2018
The deadline for applications for the first Friends of Badminton Manitoba grants is fast approaching.
The first annual FOBM grants will be handed out soon.
There are three grants available:
Student-Athlete Scholarship
Coach Development Grant
Club Initiative Grant
Application deadline is May 25th.
Check out the grants and apply today.
Photos From the 2018 Yonex Provincial Championships and Annual Awards Banquet
May 9, 2018
Photos from the Provincial Championships and Annual Awards Banquet are now available.
To view the photos from the Awards Banquet and the Provincial Championships
MHSAA Provincial Badminton Championships – Results Links
May 4, 2018
Boys Doubles, Girls Doubles, & Mixed Doubles Link – http://badmintoncanada.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=91F91C1E-ADEE-482A-A1AF-34D457B03517
Boys Singles & Girls Singles Link – http://badmintoncanada.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=75956837-FBAB-449C-9D55-9D90999F5A1F
2018 Yonex U23 & Junior National Championships
April 16, 2018
The Yonex U23 and Junior Nationals is fast approaching.
The tournament is being held in Burlington, Ontario May 14 – 19.
Manitoba is sending a large contingent to compete in the various age categories.
Good luck to Paul Brown, Kiren Deraj, Jeannette Ding, Jesse Hiebert, Jeevan Khanuja, Daniel Liew, Allan Liu, Claire Meier, Joel Nichols, Kyi Nichols, Aaskash Natarajan, Rylan Ramnarace, Hanna Rebizant, Felix Tessier, Kevin Tsang, Ivan Tsang, Tiffany Tantakoun, Thien Vo, and Chris Wiebe.
To view the draws and our players results:
Nominations for MBA Annual Awards
April 13, 2018
We are looking for nominations for our Annual Awards being given out at the Banquet on April 28.
Do you know someone who deserves some recognition for their dedication and attitude towards badminton?
There are many great people out there associated with the sport.
This is your opportunity to nominate them for recognition. Each year MBA gives out awards at the Annual Awards Banquet. We are looking for deserving individuals that you know.
If you know of someone who deserves recognition take a moment to nominate them today.
Nominations need to be done by Wednesday April 18th in order to be considered by the official MBA Selections Committe.
2018 Manitoba Seniors and Masters Tournament Cancelled
April 4, 2018
Due to low registration numbers the Seniors and Masters Tournament has been cancelled.
Unfortunately there was a very low registration turnout and we have had to cancel the Seniors and Masters Tournament this year.
We are unable to reschedule this tournament for this year.
Details on the 2018-19 Seniors and Masters Tournament will be available shortly.
Keep checking our website for the information and please promote this tournament so it can run next year.
2018 Yonex Provincial Championships
March 28, 2018
Register now for the Yonex Provincial Championships at the Winnipeg Winter Club.
Yonex Manitoba Provincial Championships
Winnipeg Winter Club
Thursday April 26 – Sunday April 29, 2018
(Same link for Draws/Times/Results)
Level of Play: A/B (1.00 Ranking) & C/D (0.50 Ranking)
Events: Men’s and Women’s Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Cost: 1 Event $75.00
2 or 3 Events $90.00
A $10.00 late fee will be applied for any entries after the deadline and may not be accepted.
A manual entry fee of $10.00 will be applied to any manual entry.
Registration Deadline: Saturday, April 21 @ 11:59 pm
Tournament Fee Includes:
Guaranteed 3 Matches/Event
1 Ticket to Annual Awards Banquet
Tournament Souvenir
Prizes
Officials
Shuttles
Tournament Description:
The Yonex Provincial Championships are here once again and will be held at the Winnipeg Winter Club.
Players may register for A/B or C/D Draws according to their skill level and desired competitiveness of play.
Guide for Choosing Your Calibre of Play:
A/B – Consistently finish in A or B Draws in Provincial Tournaments or Top 20 in Rankings
C/D – Consistently finish in C or D Draws in Provincial Tournaments, below Top 20 in Rankings and/or are Under the age of 17
All events require a minimum of 5 entries or they will be combined with the A or C draw to produce a large enough draw to run.
All registered participants of the small entried event will be called to see if they are still interested in participating or would like a reimbursement of fees.
Approximate Schedule:
Thursday 5:30 pm – Singles
Friday 5:00 pm – Singles Continues
Saturday 8:30 am – Doubles followed by Mixed Doubles
Sunday Finals
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships or Tournament Registration Fees after the registration deadline unless requests are accompanied by a medical note or immediate family crisis.
Availability: Participants must be available to play during the entirety of the tournament. MBA will not accept special requests for time for any reason.
Due to the speed of play being unpredicatble, participants are asked to be ready a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their posted match. It is ultimately the player’s responsibility to be present for the start of their match.
The tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 3 minute warm up rule.
Clothing: Participants must have an indoor change of clothing and non-marking athletic shoes.
Equipment: Participants must bring their own racquet(s).
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk please contact Sean Chawla at seanchawla@gmail.com
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2018
MBA’s 23rd Annual Awards Banquet
- Saturday April 28, 2018
- Winnipeg Winter Club
- Semi-Formal Dress Code
6:30 Cocktails
7:30 Dinner
8:30 Award Presentations
Banquet includes:
Cash bar
Silent Auction
Games with Prizes
Buffet dinner
Reserve Your Spot
1 Ticket is included in your registration for Provincial Championships
Additional banquet tickets may be puchased during tournament registration OR by emailing Marj Niemi at marj@badminton.mb.ca
Tickets must be paid by Monday April 23, 2018
Payment may be made with Cash, Cheque or Credit Card (Paypal Invoice)
Cheques can be made out to Badminton Manitoba
Award Presentations Include:
MBA Tournament Winners:
Provincial Closed, Herb Richard MB Open, B&C Championships, Seniors and Masters (Barry Ursell Trophy), Eastman Open, Interlake Open, Norman Open, Westman Open
Annual Awards:
Sportsmanship – Outstanding Achievement – Connie Blamey Dinstinguished Contribution – Coaching Achievement
Tickets: $30.00 each
1 ticket included in Tournament Entry
All players, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents, family and friends are welcome!
Sponsors:
Summer Camp Registration
March 28, 2018
Registration is now open for our Yonex Summer Camps.
Our Yonex Summer Camps are now open for registration.
These camps are for kids ages 7 – 17 and offer a full week of instruction during the day.
To see what kinds of things that are offered watch our Promo Video.
There are several different weeks where camps are available so it can fit into your schedule.
Don’t delay in registering as the camps fill up quickly.
To see the camp schedule and to register click here.
Photos From the 2018 Yonex Junior Provincial Championships
March 28, 2018
Here are photos of the recent Junior Provincial Championships.
Click here for photos from the tournament.
As always the photos are fantastic and taken by Graham McCallum of Graham McCallum Photo and Video.
The pictures are available for sale on the website.
Summer Job Opportunities
March 23, 2018
We are hiring for summer jobs.
There are five positions available for the summer right now:
1 Summer Camp Bi-Lingual Manager
These positions will go to leaders who are interested and capable in creating new practice plans,
imagining new and dynamic learning opportunities for children and teenagers,
implementing and improving their communication and organizational skills.
The candidates should be independent workers who can take initiative and work efficiently in a team environment.
If you believe this is the job for you apply today. More details available here.
NCCP Coaching Course Sunday, April 8th!
March 19, 2018
The minimum Coaching Course required for coaches that coach the MBA programs will be available on Sunday, April 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Please click here for more information!
Great Deal on Manitoba Moose Tickets
March 16, 2018
All MBA members can access this great deal on Manitoba Moose tickets.
SAVINGS FOR ANY GAME IN MARCH!
Tickets only $21
Grade 7/8 School Team Championships
March 14, 2018
The Grade 7/8 School Team Championships are coming soon. Get the info to your coaches now!
Only 12 spots available!
Below: 2016 Medalists Pose for a Group Photo (Left to Right: LDB, St. Pierre, Shamrock, Blumenort)
Below: HGI’s Wolf Mascot is the star of the weekend.
Badminton Office Closed
February 28, 2018
The Manitoba Badminton Association office will be closed Wednesday March 7 – Friday March 9, 2018
The office will be closed because of the Manitoba Winter Games.
Staff will have limited access to emails during this period.
The office will re-open on Monday, March 12.
2018 Manitoba Seniors and Masters Championships
February 28, 2018
Registration is now available for the Provincial Masters Championships being held at Springfield Collegiate in Oakbank. There will be a choice of shuttles at the tournament. Both Yonex AS50 feather shuttles or Mavis 350 Nylon shuttles will be available for the games. Choose your favourite type of shuttle.
April 7 – 8, 2018
Springfield Collegiate
841 Cedar Ave.
Oakbank MB
(Same link for Draws/Times/Results)
If upgrading membership be warned that the default upgrade is to purchase a membership for next season. You must change this to upgrading your current season’s membership to Regional.
Athletes must be prepared to play at any point of the weekend.
Format: Guaranteed 3 matches.
Events: Mens Singles, Womens Singles, Mens Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Age Categories: 30+, 45+, 60+
Cost: 1 Event $25.00
2 or 3 Events $40.00
A $10.00 late fee will be applied for any entries after the deadline and may not be accepted.
A manual entry fee of $10.00 will be applied to any manual entry.
Includes: Yonex Shuttles, Souvenir, Tournament Referee
MBA Regional Membership is mandatory. MBA Regional Membership available during online registration ($10.00)
Tournament Description:
Come out for a great atmosphere, plenty of matches and a tournament that is full of fun and excitement.
The only tournament in Manitoba that is exclusive to adults 30 years of age and older makes for a great social atmosphere.
Approximate Schedule:
9:00 am Saturday Singles, followed by Doubles
9:00 am Sunday Mixed Doubles
Events to be completed prior to moving on to the next event.
Age categories with low entries may be combined with the next lower age category to guarantee more matches for the players.
Winners of the 45+Finals will have their name go down on the record on the Barry Ursell Trophy
Other Information:
Shuttles: Choice of Yonex AS50 Feather Shuttles or
Yonex Mavis 350 Shuttles
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships or Tournament Registration Fees
unless accompanied by a Doctor’s note or Family Emergency.
Availability: Participants must be available to play during the entirety of the tournament.
The tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 2 minute warm-up rule.
Clothing: Participants must have a change of clothing and non=marking indoor athletic shoes.
Equipment: Participants must bring their own racquets.
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact Marj at marj@badminton.mb.ca
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.
2018 Manitoba Winter Games
February 28, 2018
Next week, March 4 – 10, 2018 the Manitoba Winter Games will be taking place in Thompson.
Badminton is a part of the Manitoba Winter Games in the second phase or March 7 – 10.
114 of our junior athletes in the province will be competing at the games and attempting to win a gold medal for their region.
Best of luck to all the athletes next week.
To keep updated on the results of the games both badminton and other sports click here.
Marty Deacon Appointed to Senate of Canada
February 28, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Martha (Marty) Deacon has been appointed to the Senate of Canada.
Marty Deacon has been an outstanding leader in the sport and educational sectors. She has served in many capacities in badminton including President of Badminton Canada. She is currently Chair of the 2018 World Junior Championships in Markham ON as well as other duties. Badminton Canada congratulates her on her appointment. For more details on her appointment click here.
Prizes Needed for the Junior Awards Banquet
February 16, 2018
The annual Junior Awards Banquet is coming up in conjunction with the 2018 Yonex Junior Provincial Championships on Saturday March 17.
Prizes Wanted!
At the banquet there is a silent auction and prizes for the kids. In support of the banquet we are asking for donations of prizes.
Manitoba Junior Badminton is a non-profit organization that runs the Junior Tournaments out of a variety of facilities, paying for the cost of facility rental, shuttles, referree and other tournament costs.
We are asking for families to provide silent auction prizes for our athletes banquet. Prizes can be anything from gift cards to sport gear to anything teens would enjoy! Anything is appreciated!
Just contact one of the Junior Committee members (Barrington Nichols, Allen Tantakoun, Jay Liu, Paul Poirier, and Jay Chen) or Justin to donate any prizes that you have.
2018 Yonex B & C Championships
February 14, 2018
Registration is now open for the B & C Championships being held March 24 and 25, 2018 at 17 Wing.
(Same link for Draws and Results)
Registration Deadline: Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 11:59 pm
IF UPGRADING MEMBERSHIP, BE WARNED THAT THE DEFAULT UPGRADE IS TO PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP FOR NEXT SEASON. YOU MUST CHANGE THIS
TO UPGRADING YOUR CURRENT SEASON’S MEMBERSHIP TO PROVINCIAL.
March 24 – 25, 2018
17 Wing Building 90
680 Whytewold Road.
Starting Times:
Saturday: Courts open at 8:00 am. Matches start at 8:30 am – Mens and Womens Singles followed by Mens and Womens Doubles and Mixed Doubles
Sunday: Courts open at 8:00 am. Matches start at 8:30 am – Finals and Consolation Finals
Athletes must be prepared to play at any point of the weekend.
Format: 3 matches guaranteed
Events: Mens Singles, Womens Singles, Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Cost: $55.00 for 1, 2 or 3 events.
A $10.00 late fee will be applied for any entries after the deadline and may not be accepted.
A manual entry fee of $10.00 will be applied to any manual entry.
Includes: Prizes, Saturday Lunch, Shuttles and, Officials
Tournament Description:
Come for a great atmosphere, lots of matches and a tournament that is full of fun. This tournament is a 0.5 tier tournament which makes plenty of ranking points available and allows a players to play a tournament without having to compete against "A" players. It is hosted by 17 Wing Badminton Club who have been hosting this tournament for many years.
For the full policy on B&C Eligibility click here.
Winners of the B Finals will be recorded on the Provincial B Plaque.
Other Information:
Shuttles: Yonex Mavis 350 Nylon Shuttles will be used
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships of Tournament Registration Fees unless accompanied by a Doctor’s note or Family emergency.
The tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 2 minute warm-up rule.
Clothing: Participants must have a change of clothing and non-marking indoor athletic shoes.
Equipment: Participants must bring their own racquets.
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact Mano Navarro at mano.navarro@gmail.com.
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2018
2018 Yonex Junior Provincial Championships & Westerns Tryouts
February 14, 2018
Registration is now available! Come out and play for the Provincial title.
As well this tournament will be used to select the team for Western Canadian Team Championships.
2018 Yonex Junior Provincial Badminton Championships
& Western Canadian Team Championship Tryouts
March 16 – 18, 2018
Winnipeg Winter Club
(Same link for Draws/Times/Results)
IF UPGRADING MEMBERSHIP, BE WARNED THAT THE DEFALUT UPGRADE IS TO PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP FOR NEXT SEASON. YOU MUST CHANGE THIS
TO UPGRADING YOUR CURRENT SEASON’S MEMBERSHIP TO PROVINCIAL.
Prizes Wanted!
Manitoba Junior Badminton is a non-profit organization that runs the Junior Tournaments out of a variety of facilities, paying for the cost of facility rental, shuttles, referree and other tournament costs.
We are asking for families to provide silent auction prizes for our athletes banquet. Prizes can be anything from gift cards to sport gear to anything teens would enjoy! Anything is appreciated!
Just contact one of the Junior Committee members (Barrington Nichols, Allen Tantakoun, Jay Liu, Paul Poirier, and Jay Chen) or Justin to donate any prizes that you have.
Events:
U13 Singles, Doubles, any-gender
U15/U17/U19 Boys Singles, Girls Singles, Boys Doubles, Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Eligibility:
Permanent Manitoba Residents Only
U13 – Born 2006 or later
U15 – Born 2004 or later
U17 – Born 2002 or later
U19 – Born 2000 or later
Cost:
1 Event:
2 or 3 Events:
Cost:
1 Event: $65
2+ Events: $75
Format:
9+ Entries – Single Consolation (Double Elimination Bracket)
8 or Fewer Entries – Round Robin
Includes:
Souvenir, 1 Entry to Annual MBA Junior Banquet, Medals, Yonex Feather Shuttles, MBA Officials
Additional Entry Tickets to Annual MBA Junior Banquet available for purchase during registration. These additional tickets are for parents, siblings, friends, etc. who are not registered in the tournament.
Registration Deadline:
Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11:59 pm.
Late registrations will be charged a $10.00 late fee and may not be accepted.
Manual entries will be charged a $10.00 fee.
Come out to the 2018 Yonex Junior Provincial Badminton Championships at the Winnipeg Winter Club.
We will crown the provincial champions for 2018.
Western Canadian Team Championships – Team Manitoba Selections
We will also be using this competition to select the team that will be competing at the 2018 Western Canadian Team Championships.
For team selection criteria click here.
Other Information
Shuttles:
Yonex Feather Shuttles will be used.
Refund Policy:
Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships or Tournament Registration Fees
Availability:
Participants must be available to play during the entirety of the events that they are registered for.
MBA does not accept special requests for time, for any reason.
All participants must be prepared to play during finals on Sunday in order to receive their prize.
The tournament will enforce a strict 10-minute disqualification rule and 2-minute warm-up rule.
Clothing:
Participants must have a change of clothing and non-marking indoor athletic shoes.
Equipment:
Partiipants must bring their own racquets.
Volunteers:
If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact Sean Chawla at 204-452-3311
Draws:
Draws will be posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Schedule:
Friday: Singles 5:00 pm
Saturday: Doubles begins 9:00 am
Mixed Doubles to follow Boys/Girls Doubles
Sunday: Finals begin at 9:00 am
Change of Date for 2018 Yonex Provincial Championships
February 14, 2018
Thank you for the responses to our recent survey regarding changing the date for the 2018 Yonex Provincial Championships.
We had a great response to the survey.
After studying the results it was determined that we would see a net decrease in numbers of participants if the date was changed to
May 24 – 27, 2018.
So we are leaving the date as is on the original weekend it was scheduled for.
The 2018 Yonex Provincial Championships will be held Thursday, April 26 – Sunday April 29, 2018.
Air Canada Enters New Partnership With Badminton Canada
February 14, 2018
Badminton Canada and Air Canada have announced a new partnership.
Air Canada is offering discounted airfares to the following domestic and international events:
Pan Am Continental Championships
US Open
Irish Para Badminton International
US International Series
Japan Para Badminton International
Olympic Youth Games
Pan Am Para Championships
US International Challenge
Canadian Junior International
Canada Open
World Junior Championship
For more details and the promo codes click here.
RBC Training Ground
February 1, 2018
RBC TRAINING GROUND is a talent identification and athlete funding program designed to uncover athletes with Olympic potential and provide them with the high-performance resources they need to achieve their podium dreams.
Athletes will compete in four exercises that include:
POWER: Vertical Jump – to assess the explosiveness of the lower body
SPEED: 10/30/40 Metre Sprint – to assess running velocity
STRENGTH: Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull– to assess general full-body muscular strength
ENDURANCE: 20 Metre Multi-Stage Shuttle Run– to assess general full-body endurance
BRANDON LOCAL QUALIFIER
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 9:00am – 3:00pm
BRANDON UNIVERSTIY, HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE, 2010 LOUISE AVENUE
WINNIPEG LOCAL QUALIFIERS
SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 9:00am – 3:00pm
GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY CENTRE, 725 KINGSBURY AVENUE
SATURDAY MARCH 17, 9:00am – 3:00pm
DAKOTA COMMUNITY CENTRE FIELD HOUSE, 1188 DAKOTA STREET
Athletes who meet or exceed performance benchmarks set by national sportofficials will be invited to attend the RBC Training Ground regional final to be held on Saturday, May 5 at the University of Winnipeg Gymnasium; where they’ll compete for a chance to receive funding and support to fuel their passion and ambition towards Olympic glory.
Find out if you’re Canada’s next Olympian at RBCTrainingGround.ca
2018 Yonex Interlake Open
January 31, 2018
Registration is now open for the Yonex Interlake Open!
Open & U19 – Selkirk Comp & East Selkirk Middle School
U17/U15/U13 – Stonewall Collegiate
2018 Yonex Interlake Open
February 23 – 24, 2018
(Same link for Draws and Results)
(Same link for Draws and Results)
U13 Registration
To register for U13 please email marj@badminton.mb.ca. Manual entry fee will not be applied to the U13 entries.
Friday, February 23 – Saturday February 24, 2018
Stonewall Collegiate (U13/U15/U17)
Selkirk Regional Comp & East Selkirk Middle School (Open/U19)
Categories & Events:
Open: Mens and Womens Singles, Mens and Womens Doubles, Mixed Doubles
U15/U17/U19: Boys and Girls Singles, Boys and Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles
U13: Singles and Doubles (Boys, Girls & Mixed Combined)
Eligibility:
U13 – Born in 2006 or later
U15 – Born in 2004 or later
U17 – Born in 2002 or later
U19 – Born in 2000 or later
Open – No Restrictions
U15/U17/U19/Open Cost:
$30.00 – 1 Event
$45.00 – 2 or 3 Events
U13 Cost:
$20.00 – 1 Event U13
$25.00 – 2 Events U13
MBA membership is mandatory. MBA Regional Memership Available During Registration ($10.00)
Late Registration are not guaranteed to be accepted. All late entries will be assigned a $10.00 late fee.
Manual Entries sent to the MBA Office will be accepted but there will be a $10.00 charge for the entry except for U13 entries. Manual entries will be sent a paypal invoice that must be paid by midnight on Monday February 19th, or the entry will be removed from the draws.
Registration Deadline:
Saturday, February 17, 2018 @ 11:59 pm
$10.00 Late Fee and $10 Manual Entry Fee will apply. Players who enter after deadline may not receive ranking. Player are not guaranteed entry after the deadline.
Included in Tournament:
3 Matches/ Event, Souvenir, Nylon Shuttles, Medals, Referees and Umpires
Shuttles: Mavis 350 (Yellow Nylon)
Draw Date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Tournament Description
The Yonex Interlake Open is upon us and we’re excited for the competition and memories to be made! This year the tournament will be held on 2 days between Stonewall and Selkirk because of the increase in registration #’s over the past couple of years. Who will be this year’s Interlake Open Champions and have their name etched onto the newly created Interlake Open Trophy?!
All players are expected to bring their own racquet and proper indoor footwear and active clothing.
All draws and draw times are posted online at the same website that registration occurs. Results and Draw times are also posted on site at the tournament.
Regulations:
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships or Tournament Registration Fees unless requests are accompanied by a medical note or immediate family crisis.
Availability: Participants must be available to play during the entirety of the events that they are registered for. MBA will not accept special requests for time, for any reason.
Due to the speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready well ahead of their posted schedule. It is ultimately the player’s responsibilityto be present for the start of their match.
The tournament will enforce a strict 10-minute disqualification rule and 2-minute warm-up rule.
Clothing: Participants must have an indoor change of clothing and non-marking athletic shoes
Equipment: Participants must bring their own racquets
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact Dale Kinley at dalekinley@hotmail.com or Marj Niemi at marj@badminton.mb.ca
Coaching: Please complete your Respect in Sport Online Certification and hold an active membership with Badminton Manitoba
Approximate Schedule (subject to change):
Friday: 5pm-11pm (Singles; Stonewall Collegiate & East Selkirk Middle School)
Saturday: 9:00am – 8:00pm (Continuation of Singles, followed by Doubles, followed by Mixed Doubles; Stonewall Collegiate, Selkirk Regional Comp, & East Selkirk Middle School)
Due to limitations of time, the finals will be played for each event prior to moving on to the next event.
Spring Break Camp
January 31, 2018
Registration is now open for Spring Break Camp.
Looking for something for your child to do during Spring Break?
Register them for our Spring Break Camp.
Spring Break Camp runs from 9:00 to 3:00 Monday thru Thursday, March 26 – 29, 2018.
The cost is $133.38 (Includes GST and processing fee)
Registration deadline Monday, March 12, 2018
For more details click here.
Looking for 2019 CWG Female Team Manager!
January 30, 2018
That’s right, Team Manitoba is looking for a Female Team Manager to help lead us to ultimate victory at the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
Successful candidates should have badminton and managerial experience, and/or show outstanding organizational skills. Interest in coaching and coach development will also be a strong asset.
Final Selection will be made by the Canada Winter Games Selection Committee after the application deadline of February 16th, 2018.
If you think you’re the woman for the job email a CWG Manager resume to Head Coach Justin Friesen at justin@badminton.mb.ca.
That’s right, Team Manitoba is looking for a Female Team Manager to help lead us to ultimate victory at the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
Successful candidates should have badminton and managerial experience, and/or show outstanding organizational skills. Interest in coaching and coach development will also be a strong asset.
Final Selection will be made by the Canada Winter Games Selection Committee after the application deadline of February 16th, 2018.
If you think you’re the woman for the job email a CWG Manager resume to Head Coach Justin Friesen at justin@badminton.mb.ca.
2018 Canadian Junior International
January 30, 2018
Registration is now available for the 2018 Canadian Junior International in Calgary. This is Canada’s only Junior International tournament on the calendar and provides valuable international competition to local players.
The 2018 Canadian Junior International, held at The Glencoe Club from March 22-25 2018 in Calgary, Alberta has been open for a number of weeks. The registration deadline for this event is Feb. 13th 2018, and is fast approaching. Registration link for this event is:
Registration – 2018 Canadian Junior International
2018 Yonex U11/U13 Jr Development Team Qualifier
January 30, 2018
Registration for the U11/U13 Yonex Junior Development Team Qualifier is now online and available.
Formerly known as the Pan Am Development Team, the selected players will now receive additional services beyond participating in the Pan Am Junior Championships.
Badminton Canada has now opened the registration for 2018 Yonex U11/U13 Junior Development Team Qualifier. The U11/U13 Junior Development Team replaces what was referred to the Pan Am Development Team in 2017 as the scope of support for these athletes will increase in 2018 beyond just the 2018 Pan Am Junior Championship. The event will be held at Humber College from March 9-11 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, along with the 2018 Yonex Ontario Junior Elite.
To be eligible for this event, all participants must be Canadian citizens, and must be 12 years old or younger on December 31st 2018. Registration is now open and available below.
Registration – 2018 Yonex U11/U13 Junior Development Team Qualifier
Badminton Canada would also like to remind you that registration for the 2018 Canadian Junior International, held at The Glencoe Club from March 22-25 2018 in Calgary, Alberta has been open for a number of weeks. The registration deadline for this event is Feb. 13th 2018, and is fast approaching. Registration link for this event is:
Registration – 2018 Canadian Junior International
Pal Chawla Manitoba Junior Open
January 24, 2018
Registration is now open for the Pal Chawla MB Junior Open.
PAL CHAWLA MANITOBA JUNIOR OPEN
REGISTER HERE (Same link for Draws/Results)
If you have a 2017-18 Regional Membership, you will be required to upgrade to a 2017-18 Provincial Membership during the registration
Process. If you do not hold any memberhsip, you will be required to Purchase a 2017-18 Provincial Membership.
Please be sure NOT to purchase any membership for 2018-19
Thursday February 8 – Sunday February 11, 2018
Winnipeg Winter Club
Categories and Events:
U19/U17/U15 – Boys and Girls Singles, Boys and Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles
U13 – Singles and Doubles
Eligibility:
U13 – Born 2006 or later
U15 – Born 2004 or later
U17 – Born 2002 or later
U19 – Born 2000 or later
Cost:
$50.00 – 1 Event
$60.00 – 2 Events
MBA Provincial Membership is mandatory. MBA Provincial Membership Available During Registration ($20.00 Annually June – May)
Registration Deadline:
Saturday, February 3, 2018 @ 11:59 pm
Included in Tournament:
3 Matches/Event, Tournament Souvenir, Feather Shuttles, Medals, Prizes for Winners, Referees and Umpires
Shuttles: Yonex AS50 Feather Shuttles
Draw Date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Tournament Description:
The Manitoba Junior Open is the first of two junior provincial championships in the year. "Open" refers to the tournament’s policy on allowing players who are not permanent residents of Manitoba to attend. This tournament always attracts players from all over Manitoba, however sometimes players will come from Ontario and/or Saskatchewan to compete as well.
The tournament was named after Pal Chawla in 2011 following his retirement due to his illustrious career as the Head Badminton Pro at Winnipeg Winter Club for 40 years. Since then Pal Chawla has been inducted into the Badminton Canada Hall of Fame and can be seen around the Winter Club mingling with friends.
Regulations:
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships or Tournament Registration Fees unless requests are accompanied by a medical note or immediate family crisis.
Availability: Participants must be available to play during the entirety of the events that they are registered for. MBA will not accept special requests for time, for any reason.
Due to the speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their posted match. It is ultimately the player’s responsibilityto be present for the start of their match.
The tournament will enforce a strict 10-minute disqualification rule and 2-minute warm-up rule.
Clothing: Participants must have an indoor change of clothing and non-marking athletic shoes
Equipment: Participants must bring their own racquets
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact Sean Chawla at badmintonpro@winnipegwinterclub.com
Schedule of Play
All times may vary based on match lengths. Please be aware that matchs may be played earlier or later than scheduled and that athletes are expected to be ready to play.
Thursday 5:30 pm – BS and GS
(Players living an hour or maore outside of Winnipeg will have their singles matches deferred to Friday)
Friday 5:00 pm – BS and GS
Saturday 9:00 am – BD/GD/XD
Sunday 10:00 am – Finals (A, B, C, D and all Consolation Finals)
We Want to Know What You Think
January 17, 2018
We are conducting a survey regarding the date of the Provincial Championships.
There is a conflict in the tournament schedule with the Provincial Championships and Canadian Masters. We are conducting a very short survey about this. Please take a moment of your time to respond to the survey so we can find out what you think. Survery responses need to be filled out by January 21, 2-18. Click here to take the survey. Thank you for taking a moment out of your day to do this.
Justin Friesen off to Europe Next Week
January 8, 2018
Our Provincial Coach and Pan Am accredited umpire Justin Friesen is off to Sweden and Denmark next week.
Justin is going to be umpiring at the Swedish Open Tournament starting January 18th. This tournament is an International tournament featuring $10,000 in prize money available.
Good luck umpiring the tournament!
Following the tournament Justin will be travelling to Denmark to work with a coach there on some professional coaching development.
We look forward to seeing what Justin will be bringing back to coaching after his trip.
Safe travels!
New Urban Partnerships Manager
January 5, 2018
Lionel Cure is our new Urban Partnerships Manager.
Lionel will be working for Badminton Manitoba for the next three months as the Urban Partnerships Manager.
He will be working with Southeast Collegiate and the Riverton District Friendship Centre on projects helping their youth develop sport management skills. Lionel will be with us until March 31, 2018.
Welcome to Badminton Manitoba!
Lionel is from St. Pierre and helps with the badminton club in that community. He is also one of the Manitoba Winter Games coaches this season.
Lionel has been involved in badminton for many years.
New Paths Manager
January 4, 2018
Dale Kinley is our New Paths Manager.
Welcome Dale Kinley.
The New Paths Manager is a 3 month term position that will be bringing badminton to the communities of Sioux Valley and Norway House. This position will be linking the school and community through badminton with the use of the Shuttletime Program. Dale will be spending some time in each of these communities for the next three months helping them with this project.
Dale has many years of experience with badminton. He currently coaches and runs the Interlake Badminton Club, he has been a Canada Winter Games participant, he has been an athlete in many provincial and national tournaments. Dale spent some time in BC training and learning there.
Welcome to the Badminton Manitoba Team!
Dale will be with us until March 31, 2018.
2018 Yonex Eastman Open
January 3, 2018
Registration is now available for the 2018 Yonex Eastman Open.
Come on out for a chance to play in one of the biggest tournaments of the year. The record is 135 entries. Can we break that record?
2018 Yonex Eastman Open
January 26 – 28, 2018
(Same link for Draws and Results)
(Same link for Draws and Results)
U13 Registration
To register for U13 please email marj@badminton.mb.ca or phone 204-925-5679. Manual entry fee will not be applied to the U13 entries.
Friday, January 26 – Sunday January 28, 2018
Steinbach Regional Secondary School
Categories & Events:
Open: Mens and Womens Singles, Mens and Womens Doubles, Mixed Doubles
U15/U17/U19: Boys and Girls Singles, Boys and Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles
U13: Half-Court Singles and Full-Court Doubles (Boys and Girls Combined)
Eligibility:
U13 – Born in 2006 or later
U15 – Born in 2004 or later
U17 – Born in 2002 or later
U19 – Born in 2000 or later
Open – No Restrictions
U15/U17/U19 Cost:
$40.00 – 1 Event
$55.00 – 2 or 3 Events
U13 Cost:
$20.00 – 1 Event U13
$25.00 – 2 Events U13
MBA membership is mandatory. MBA Regional Memership Available During Registration ($10.00)
Manual Entries sent to the MBA Office will be accepted with payment but there will be a $10.00 charge for the entry except for U13 entries
Registration Deadline:
Saturday, January 20, 2018 @ 11:59 pm
$10.00 Late fee will apply. Players who enter after deadline may not receive ranking. Player are not guaranteed entry after the deadline.
Included in Tournament:
3 Matches/ Event, Souvenir, Nylon Shuttles, Medals, Referees and Umpires
Shuttles: Mavis 350 (Yellow Nylon)
Draw Date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday, January 24, 2017
Tournament Description
You are invited to the 7th Annual Yonex Eastman Open, a nylon (plastic) shuttle tournament for local badminton players in the East/South/Winnipeg Regions to play with and against Rural Manitobans in a friendly environment. This is the best opportunity for players to try a tournament for the first time because the top provincial players typically do not play in this tournament, meaning closer competition for beginners and intermediate players.
As well, there will be many athletes that are part of the Manitoba Winter Games Teams competing so there is a chance to see and play these athletes.
All players are expected to bring their own racquet and proper indoor footwear and active clothing.
All draws and draw times are posted online at the same website that registration occurs. Results and Draw times are also posted on site at the tournament.
Sponsors:
