2026 Manitoba Winter Games – Badminton
The 2026 Manitoba Winter Games are taking place in Thompson Manitoba from March 1 – 7th
Team Leadership Recruitment
Each region across Manitoba has multiple leaders for badminton that have been instrumental in growing our sport. It is the Manitoba Badminton Association’s goal to include as many of these leaders as possible in the 2026 Manitoba Winter Games powered by Manitoba Hydro.
Each region requires:
1 Head Coach
1 Manager
*At least one male and one female required across all three positions
Please view the Leadership Application Info for more details and the links to apply.
Applications are still being accepted
2026 Badminton Competition Basics
Teams: East, West, North, South & Winnipeg (2 teams; Blue & Gold)
1 Head Coach & 1 Manager
U15 Team
Born in 2012 or later, 5 Male & 5 Female
U17 Team
Born in 2010 or later, 5 Male & 5 Female
COMPETITION
Athletes will all participate in both an Individual and Team Event
Individual Event:
Elimination Draw of 16 teams for boys’ and girls’ doubles
Elimination Draw of 8 for mixed doubles
(Coaches will assign players to boys’ doubles, girls’ doubles or mixed doubles)
Team Event:
Round Robin followed by Playoff
(Coach will assign team line-up prior to each team tie/matchup)
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TEAM SELECTION
All players interested in playing for their region should sign up at this form – Player Interest
Tryout Schedule
To be determined by each regions leadership group.
Team North – completed
Team East – Saturday, December 6th; Lac Du Bonnet Senior School (133 McArthur Ave)
U15 will be from 12 pm to 3 pm and U17 will be from 4 pm to 7 pm
Note: the venue set up does not allow for spectators in the gym.
Team Winnipeg (2nd Tryout) – Saturday January 10th; Prairie Badminton
9am – 1pm for both age groups
Team West – Saturday January 10th; Earl Oxford School (540 18th St, Brandon)
9am – 1pm U15
1pm – 5pm U17
Team South – TBD
Badminton at the Manitoba Winter Games
Badminton has been a part of the Manitoba Winter Games (MWG) for a long time and the tradition will continue in 2026.
Athletes participating in Manitoba Winter Games Powered by MB Hydro are identified for further competitive opportunities with Badminton Manitoba.
Each Region will have its own specific development and qualification process.
Please check our website for updates and more info on your regional tryouts and training opportunities.
Team Competition was introduced at the 2018 MWG, and is a large part of the national and international badminton scene. It is the basis of competition for the Western Canadian Team Championships, Canada Winter Games, and some international events such as Thomas and Uber Cups, and brings many benefits such as teamwork, camaraderie and excitement. We wanted to align our Manitoba Winter Games with these competitions so that athletes at our developmental level can experience this type of event!
Want to know more about the 2026 Manitoba Winter Games? Check out the Sport Manitoba Page on the games.
For Regional Boundaries go here (https://www.sportmanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Regional-Map.pdf)
Previous Manitoba Games:
2022 – Cancelled
2020 – Cancelled
2018 – Thompson
2016 – Steinbach
2014 – Winkler/Morden
2012 – Swan Valley
2010 – Portage la Prairie
2008 – Carman
2006 – Beasejour
2004 – Dauphin
2002 – The Pas/OCN
2000 – Virden
1998 – Gimli
1996 – Morden
1994 – Thompson
1992 – Minnedosa/Neepawa
1990 – Carman
1988 – Beasejour/Pinawa
1986 – Flin Flon