News published by the Manitoba Badminton Association during 2012, kept from the association’s earlier website. Back to Badminton Archives.
New Intermediate Skills Clinic Dates
December 21, 2012
Due to popular demand, we are hosting 4 more intermediate clinics at the Access Program, instructed by Provincial Coach Prit Pachu.
Mark them down in your calendar, the dates are:
- January 17
- February 14
- March 28
- April 25
Cost will be regular cost for Access Program at Wheelies on Logan (1010 Logan Ave.): $4 for MBA Members and $6 for non-MBA members. MBA Memberships are $20 and can be paid with cash or cheque to Manitoba Badminton Association, and they can be paid at the Access Program.
See you There!
Gearing Up for Christmas Doubles Demo – Toby NG Video
December 11, 2012
Gear up your doubles mojo by watching last year's World Championships mixed doubles Rd. 64 with Toby Ng and Grace Gao – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpsTOvTYH3c
For more information on our doubles demo on December 30th, visit https://badminton.mb.ca/news_item.aspx?id=67913
Position Available: Director of Coaching/High Performance Badminton Coach, Badminton Alberta
December 11, 2012
Director of Coaching/High Performance Badminton Coach
Position: Director of Coaching/High Performance Coach
Application Deadline: January 4th, 2013
Starting Date: March 1, 2013
Badminton Alberta, the governing body for organized badminton in the Province of Alberta and proud member of Badminton Canada, is currently inviting applications for the permanent full-time position of “Director of Coaching/High Performance Coach”. This position is financially supported by the Province of Alberta – and is dependent on current/future financial funding contributions of Alberta Sport Recreation Parks Wildlife Foundation.
Under the direction of the Executive Director and Vice President high performance, the Director of Coaching/High Performance Coach will provide leadership in coach education and will be instrumental in shaping and implementing the strategy for coach education and athlete development. Program focus areas include but are not limited to:
- Athlete Development – Four-year Game Plan, including provincial, inter-provincial, national and international games involvement.
- Coaching Development – coach mentorship, NCCP/CBET program delivery.
- Trainers Development – train and mentor NCCP course conductors.
The position will include working with volunteers and committees to ensure effective delivery and implementation of the LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development Plan) to association programs. The primary focus of this position will be to ensure that Badminton Alberta enhances the delivery strategy to foster the growth and development of our members as top caliber players and coaches.
The Head of Coaching/High Performance Coach will be a visionary; someone able to demonstrate:
- A strong technical background in the sport of badminton capable of developing a coach education system that meets the highest national/international standards;
- Experience of developing and implementing complex strategic plans;
- A coaching background and detailed knowledge of badminton, experience as an athlete or coach at a national or international standard of play;
- The candidate will also be a self-starter, possess strong interpersonal and organizational skill and be able to effectively handle numerous tasks with tight deadlines simultaneously;
- Computer literacy and ability to work with volunteers is essential;
- The candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
This is a full-time, 2-year contract position that, provided all criteria and standards are met, will evolve into a four-year appointed position with possibility for renewal.
A competitive salary and benefits package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Please submit your resume no later than 4:00 pm, January 4th. 2013. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, preference will be given to applicants who are either Canadian citizens or landed immigrants in Canada.
Applicants should send your resume and a statement of personal coaching philosophy to:
Badminton Alberta
Alberta Badminton Centre
60 Patterson Blvd SW
Calgary, Alberta T3H 2E1
Fax: 403.297.2706
Email: jbell@badmintonalberta.ca
Website: www.badmintonalberta.ca
Badminton Alberta is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those being considered for the position will be contacted. If a suitable candidate has not been found the position will remain open beyond the posted closing date.
For job description, please click HERE.
Passing of Don Newhouse
November 30, 2012
MBA remembers long-time player and national official, Don Newhouse.
Although not many details are confirmed, it is with great sadness that the Manitoba Badminton Association must inform its members of the passing of National Referee, Don Newhouse.
Don has been involved with badminton for over 40 years and is known today across Canada as one of the most knowledgeable officials in the game. When the Canadian Badminton Association created its national officials association, Don was named as one of Manitoba’s original five national officials, and Just last year he received the “official of the year” award from Badminton Canada.
Don spent lots of his time visiting his mother, Margaret Newhouse. Margaret says that he passed away happily, after a weekend doing what he loved most, badminton. She said that it was typical for Don’s conversation to revolve around badminton, but most recently it was an increasing amount, showing that it truly was his passion in life. She was glad to see that he was officiating the weekend of his passing.
The obituary should be available in papers early next week.
We will be having a moment to commemorate Don at this upcoming year’s 20th Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday April 6th, 2013. We ask that if you have had a relationship with Don over the years, that you submit to us a sentiment or well-wishes that we can include in a slide show. Also if you have any photos of Don over the years, either as a player, official or at badminton events, we would appreciate your generosity in providing them to us for the slide show.
In loving memory.
Aboriginal Coaching Module Workshop
November 21, 2012
The Manitoba Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Council (MASRC) will be hosting an Aboriginal Coaching Module workshop December 1st, 2012 from 9am to 5pm at the North End Recreation Centre (90 Sinclair Ave).
Aboriginal Coaching Module Workshop
This workshop is open to any coaches, teachers, support staff, volunteers, groups and organizations working or interested in working with Aboriginal youth. All are welcome to attend!
Date: December 1, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: North End Recreation Centre (90 Sinclair Ave.)
Cost: $5, includes Lunch
For more information or to register, please contact Melvin Magpantay at the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Council (MASRC) by email at melvin.magpantay@sportmanitoba.ca or by phone at (204) 925 5737.
Click HERE to download Poster.
NCCP Level 1 & 2 Coaching Clinics – REGISTER NOW!
November 6, 2012
Level 1 Technical Coaching Course in St. Pierre-Jolys, December 8, 2012.
Level 2 Technical Coaching Course in Winnipeg, February 8-10, 2013.
Register here…..
Please be aware that Coaching Canada (www.coach.ca) has come out with a new database called "The Locker" to store all coach's transcripts and information online. If you do not have a coaching card or wish to get a new one, you must login to your account where you are able to print off a new coaching card! If you are new and do not have an NCCP # or login information, you MUST register yourself for free and you will receive an NCCP #. Once you are newly registered you are able to look up clinics and register for them online. Once you've taken part in the course, the Provincial Sport Organization will submit the results online to Coaching Canada and you should see the changes on your transcript sooner than ever!
Level 1 Technical Coaches Clinic – Saturday December 8th, 2012
When: Saturday December 8th, 2012
Where: Ecole Communautaire Real Berard, St. Pierre-Jolys
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
If you are a beginner coach for badminton, wanting to refresh your badminton coaching skills or are looking for the coaching designation after your name, this course is the place to start. It is offered on December 8th in St. Pierre Jolys from 9am to 5pm. The course comes with a level 1/2/3 manual, instruction from top badminton coaches and players, a course test and follow up for full certification.
To register: please sign up as a new user or login to your account on The Locker and find the event called "Level 1 Technical Coaching Course" or event #5014759 and register for this course.
If you cannot find this course online, you may download the manual registration here.
You must reserve your spot in the course with a cheque for $50.00 if you are an MBA Member, or $70.00 if you are not an MBA Member.
Payment can be sent to:
Badminton Manitoba
323-145 Pacific Ave
Winnipeg MB
R3B 2Z6
Level 2 Technical Coaching Course – February 8-10, 2013
Date & Time:
- Friday February 8th – 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Saturday February 9th – 9:00am-5:00pm
- Sunday February 10th – 9:00am-5:00pm
Where: Winnipeg (exact location TBD)
Cost: $75.00 (not including MBA Membership)
The level 2 technical course is for coaches whom are fully certified level 1, are coaching a regular program that has players with more than one year of experience, and/or those who are interested in training provincially competitive badminton players. Club coaches, School Coaches and Manitoba Winter Games Coaches can all benefit from this clinic.
To register: please sign up as a new user or login to your account on The Locker and find the event called "Level 1 Technical Coaching Course" or event #5014759 and register for this course.
If you cannot find this course online, you may download the manual registration here.
You must reserve your spot in the course with a cheque for $75.00 if you are an MBA Member, or $95.00 if you are not an MBA Member.
Payment can be sent to:
Badminton Manitoba
323-145 Pacific Ave
Winnipeg MB
R3B 2Z6
Badminton Skills Series
November 1, 2012
We want you to come and see what our new Access Program has to offer, because no matter what your experience or skill level, the Access Program is an inviting place to be. We have a series of skill clinic and high performance demos at an extremely low cost to show you how much we care about your badminton needs. These clinics and exhibition are brought to you by Racquets Pro Shop at 200 River Ave. (within Winnipeg Winter Club)!
Please click HERE to download poster.
Doubles Exhibition by Olympian Toby Ng and Team Canada member Derrick Ng
November 1, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012 – 1pm Start Time
Doubles & Mixed Doubles featuring Manitoba's Ryan Giesbrecht (WWC), Justin Friesen (WWC), Jennifer Ferguson (UofW) & Vanhphen Souvannarath (Lao's)!
Please click HERE to download poster.
Prairie Senior Elite Tournament Results
November 1, 2012
Congratulations to Kristin Szuminsky and Jennifer Ferguson for their third place finish at the Prairie Senior Elite tournament in Saskatoon this past weekend! Jen also won consolation women's singles over Kristin, and consolation mixed doubles with Ryan Giesbrecht over Kristin and Justin Friesen.
Ryan Giesbrecht lost a close semi-finals game in men's singles and eventually placed fourth overall.
Andrew and David Harrison went home with the men's doubles consolation victory over Ryan and Justin from Winnipeg. Justin would also make the consolation finals for men's singles.
Maxime Betournay, U19 athlete from Rady Center would make quarter-finals for men's singles, losing to the tournament winner Kai Dan.
Congratulations to all Manitoba participants and we look forward to your further representation at National and Provincial events!
For full results, please click here: http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=03F5312A-CBA3-4AB9-A431-CCE89E7AA69D
Sports Nutrition Seminar for Coaches
October 30, 2012
Brought to you by the Winnipeg Coaching Academy…….
Nutrition Clinic
Thurs November 15th – Nutrition (NCCP) – 2.5 hours – $35
Assess whether foods and beverages consumed by athletes before, during, and after training or competition are adequate, and offer suggestions pertaining to suitable alternatives where necessary. Design strategies to influence parents and athletes in order to promote food choices that are consistent with basic sport nutrition principles.
This clinic is opened to all coaches. The clinic will be held at the Sport for Life Centre in Conference room C starting at 6:30pm.
To register please contact me at the information provided below.
Thank you,
Gena
Gena Cook | Administrative Assistant | Resource Centre
Sport Manitoba | 145 Pacific Avenue | Winnipeg MB R3B 2Z6
P: 204.925.5692 | F: 204.925.5624
gena.cook@sportmanitoba.ca |www.sportmanitoba.ca | www.coachingmanitoba.ca
2015 Canada Winter Games Committee
October 24, 2012
MBA is searching for people willing to be members of the 2015 Canada Winter Games Committee!
The 2015 Canada Winter Games are fast approaching!
We are searching for members willing to be part of the 2015 Canada Winter Games Committee.
Please click HERE to view the poster for information on how to become a member!
Please contact Ryan at ed@badminton.mb.ca for more information!
2012 Yonex Herb Richard Manitoba Open
October 22, 2012
Register now for the 2012 Yonex Herb Richard Manitoba Open!
CLICK HERE
To see what's available at the exclusive Yonex Booth during play times on Friday and Saturday of the Herb Richard Manitoba Open!
When: Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 22-25, 2012
Where: Winnipeg Winter Club (200 River Ave)
Starting Times: Thursday 5:00pm (Locals), Friday 5:00pm (Men's & Women's Singles)
Saturday 9:00am (Men's & Women's Doubles)
Sunday 9:00am (Any remaining matches & Finals to Follow)
Categories: Open, A/B/C/D Format
Guaranteed 3 matches with minimum of 8 entries in the event
Events: Men's Singles/Women's Singles/Men's Doubles/Women's Doubles/Mixed Doubles
Qualifications: Open to All Players
Format:A/B/C/D Format
Cost: $60.00
Includes: Souvenir, Breakfast (Sat), Yonex Feather Shuttles, Prizes, Officials
Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 11:59pm
MBA Membership: $20.00 (All Participants Must Be Registered Members – Available During Registration)
Our membership runs June 1 – May 31 each year. Check to see if you have a current MBA Membership at the Individual Memberships Page: http://www.badminton.mb.ca/page.aspx?id=18214. If not, you can purchase a membership while registering for the tournament by purchasing an extra item labelled "MBA Membership"
Registration Closed. Draws Available HERE On Wed. Nov. 21st
Tournament Description
The Herb Richard Manitoba Open is a prestigious event held in honor of Herb Richard who was the badminton professional at both the Winnipeg Canoe Club and the Wildewood Club. Herb Richard was a dedicated member of the badminton community as a leader, player, coach and builder.
The 2012 Herb Richard Manitoba Open is open to all players and encourages participation at all levels.
Other Information:
Shuttles: Feather Shuttles will be used. Please be aware that shuttles may require speed testing before match begins. Officials are present to assist with shuttle speeds.
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 will not accept special requests for time, for any reason. All participants must be prepared to play during finals on Sunday (scheduled to start at 10:00am)
Due to speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their posted match. The draw desk volunteers will do their best to announce what speed the tournament is running at but cannot be held responsible for the participants punctuality.
The Tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 3-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 Ryan Giesbrecht at (204) 925-5621 or email admin.assistant@badminton.mb.ca
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 12:00pm (noon).
Sponsors:
Schedule of Play:
Thursday:
5:00pm – Singles Play Begins (Men's & Women's – Locals Only)
Friday:
5:00pm – Singles Play Begins (Men's & Women's Continue)
Saturday:
9:00am – Men's/Women's Doubles Begins
Mixed Doubles to Follow Men's/Women's Doubles
Sunday:
10:00am – A/B/C/D Finals begin – Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Winnipeg Winter Club A/B/C/D Open, Register Now!
October 10, 2012
Draws now posted for the Winnipeg Winter Club A/B/C/D Open!
Winnipeg Winter Club A/B/C/D
Sponsored By:
When: Thursday-Sunday, November 1-4, 2012
Where: Winnipeg Winter Club (200 River Ave, Winnipeg MB)
Starting Times: Thursday 5:00pm, Friday 5:00pm (Men's &Women's Singles)
Saturday 9:00am (Remaining Singles Matches & Men's/Women's Doubles)
Sunday 10:00am (Any remaining matches & Finals to Follow)
Categories: Open, with A/B/C/D format
Guaranteed 3 matches with minimum of 8 entries in the event
Events: Men's Singles/Women's Singles/Men's Doubles/Women's Doubles/Mixed Doubles
Qualifications: Open to All Players
Format: A/B/C/D (guaranteed 3 matches/event)
Cost: $58.00 GST INCL. (1, 2 or 3 events)
Includes: Saturday Lunch, Shuttles, Entry Gift, Prizes
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 11:59pm
MBA Membership: $20.00 Mandatory
Our membership runs June 1 – May 31 each year. Check to see if you have a current MBA Membership at the Individual Memberships Page: http://www.badminton.mb.ca/page.aspx?id=18214. If not, you can purchase a membership while registering for the tournament by purchasing an extra item labelled "MBA Membership"
Draws Available HERE
The Winnipeg Winter Club (WWC) continually hosts some of the best tournaments that Manitoba has to offer due to their badminton-specific courts which are kept in top condition. This is the first adult tournament of the season and is sure to be a great time by all. Dust off those court shoes and string an extra racquet because in the A/B/C/D drop-down format you are guaranteed to get a minimum of three matches with each event that you enter.
Shuttles: Feather Shuttles will be used. Please be aware that shuttles may require speed testing before match begins.
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 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. The draw desk volunteers will do their best to announce what speed the tournament is running at but cannot be held responsible for the participants punctuality.
The Tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 3-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 Archie Chawla at (204) 452-3311 or email achawla@winnipegwinterclub.com
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 12:00pm noon.
Schedule of Play:
Thursday:
5:00pm – Singles Play Begins (Men's & Women's – Locals Only)
Friday:
5:00pm – Singles Play Begins (Men's & Women's Continue)
Saturday:
9:00am – Singles Continues and/or Men's/Women's Doubles Begins
Mixed Doubles to Follow Men's/Women's Doubles
Sunday:
9:00am – Continuation of Play (if needed)
10:00am – Finals begin – Women's Singles, Men's Singles, Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles, Mixed Doubles (All Categories)
MBA Ready to Launch New Program Initiative for Drop-In Badminton
October 9, 2012
Access Program @ Wheelies Roller Rink (1010 logan)
Start date: Thursday, October 11, 2012
Wheelies roller rink @ 1010 Logan Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Mondays 7-10pm
Thursdays 7-10pm
This program has been brought to you by the MBA in order to offer drop-in badminton at a low cost to encourage the sport
as a form of entertainment, social atmosphere and community builder. The facility is located in a central location of
Winnipeg, which should make it convenient for all to take part in the action. We are proud to be able to bring you five
courts for doubles play and one for singles. Please have gymwear, non-marking gym shoes and your own racquets to use, but there will be extra ones available to borrow if needed. Plastic Yonex birdies will be provided by the MBA for play. Join
us for some fun and exercise.
The MBA Access Program will strive to give families, adults, multi-sport athletes, seniors, recreation and competitive players an opportunity to access badminton at their convenience and leisure. This program will be organized and run by MBA volunteers.
Wheelies Payment Program:
•$6/Non-MBA Member/visit
•$4/MBA Member/visit (membership may be purchased on site)
•5 and under free
•Annual Membership (October – August) – $300.00
•Winter Seasonal Membership (October – April) – $235.00
•Summer Seasonal Membership (May – August ) – $100.00
MBA Membership privileges: http://www.badminton.mb.ca/
Parking in the parking lot and street
Cancellation Dates:
Thanksgiving Monday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Louis Riel Day, Easter Monday, May Long, Canada Day & August Long.
2012 City Junior Open & Western Canadian Team Championships Try-outs
September 28, 2012
2012 City Junior Open and Western Canadian Team Championships Tryouts
When/Where: College Louis Riel (585 St. Jean Baptiste, Wpg. MB)
Time: Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm
Categories: U12/U14
Events: Boys Singles/Girls Singles/Boys Doubles/Girls Doubles/Mixed Doubles
Category: U16 – Singles Only
Restrictions: Play is open to all athletes born 1997 or later. Athletes with permanent residency outside of Manitoba may enter into all events and age categories, however only permanent Manitoba residents will qualify to make Team Manitoba for the Western Canadian Team Championships.
Format: Single Consolation
Cost for U12/U14 – $50.00 (1, 2 or 3 events)
Cost for U16 – $35.00
Includes: Feather Shuttles, Entry Gift, Complimentary Meal, Medals
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 12, 2012 at 11:59pm
MBA Membership: $20.00 (pay option during registration)
Our membership runs June 1 – May 31 each year. Check to see if you have a current MBA Membership at the Individual Memberships Page:http://www.badminton.mb.ca/page.aspx?id=18214. If not, you can purchase a membership while registering for the tournament by purchasing an extra item labelled "MBA Membership"
Tournament Description
The Winnipeg Junior Open is a fun tournament to start off the year because it’s exclusive to the U12/U14/U16 players. The U12/U14 age categories will run BS, GS, BD, GD and XD if registration numbers allow. The U16 category will feature GS and BS exclusively. The U16 & U14 Singles Events will be used as the qualifiers for the Western Canadian Team Championships (WCTC) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, January 11-13, 2012. The WCTC is a team competition between the Provinces of Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and BC. The top two (2) finishing players in singles for the U16/U14 categories will make the team and compete as part of Team Manitoba. If for any reason one of the top two players cannot be a part of the team for the WCTC's, then the third place finisher will be added to the team. The fourth place finisher will be next in line.
Draw Times & Results Available: HERE
(Please check regularly during tournament for playing time updates & results)
Shuttles: Feather Shuttles will be used. Please be aware that shuttles may require speed testing before match begins.
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 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 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 racquets
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact Ryan Giesbrecht at (204) 925-5621 or ed@badminton.mb.ca.
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 12:00pm noon.
Schedule of Play:
All Times May Vary based on match lengths (Please be ready to play 30 minutes prior to posted time)
Saturday:
Singles – 9:00am
Girls/Boys Doubles – to follow singles
Mixed Doubles – to follow doubles
Finals – completed at the end of each main event/prior to start of next event
Medals – awarded following completion of event
Thompson/Cross Lake: Weekend Events
September 11, 2012
This past weekend, September 7-9, a few of MBA's coaches and high performance athletes were able to take a trip up north to promote badminton at the recreational level.
Day one was full of driving on the #6 highway, most of which was spent in full anticipation of the amazing badminton that would be promoted the next day in Thompson!
Day two started with a trip to the new Thompson Regional Community Centre (http://www.thompson.ca/index.
Thompson Badminton Club President Todd Harwood was kind enough to arrange with the facility that we come to participate in this event in such an interactive way. In case you have never been, Northern Manitoba is filled with many beautiful sights, and Todd along with his wife and their baby girl were able to take us through a tour of some of the sights that Thompson and surrounding area had to offer. The photos of the Airplane and the Miner are both sights found right in Thompson, and the photos of the suspension bridge and the waterfall are both at Pisew Falls. What a beautiful place to be.
Next stop was Cross Lake where we were scheduled to run a Coaches Clinic on the Sunday morning and afternoon. As you can see from the photos, we had a great group who showed that they were not only able to take in the immense amount of information in the one day, but they were able to physically keep up all day and showed great enthusiasm. Cross Lake will surely be in good hands for badminton this year. Thank you to those who came out for the coaches clinic!
Northern Manitoba should keep an eye out for Northern Manitoba badminton players as they compete annually in the Thompson Open Badminton Tournament, as well as in the Frontier Games & Norman Games when they take place. Thanks to the communities for inviting us to come and participate. We'll see you soon!
ps. On the way home, we came awfully close to a the biggest bear you've ever seen in your life!!!!!!!
Level 1 Technical Coaching Course – Sunday September 16, 2012
September 4, 2012
Reminder that the upcoming Level 1 Technical Coaching Course is fast approaching!
Level 1 Technical Coaching Course – Sunday September 16, 2012
Complete your technical component and be 1/3 of the way to getting your level 1 badminton coaching certification! Whether you're coaching a school team, community center program or local club team – a level 1 certification will increase your ability to coach with confidence and a wider skill base.
Where: College Louis Riel
When: Sunday, September 16th, 2012
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Cost: $50.00
Download the registration form HERE.
*All participants are required to bring writing utencils, change of athletic clothing and badminton racquet.
Badminton Coaches Clinic – September 29, 2012
September 4, 2012
Hosted by the Manitoba Badminton Association!
Badminton Coaches Clinic
We will be hosting a "Learn How to Coach Badminton" Tutorial for adults who are interested in learning how to coach badminton in schools, community centres, MBA programs, clubs or any other settings!
- Date Sep 29 2012
- Time 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location
College Louis Riel
585 Rue St. Jean Baptiste
Winnipeg MB
Contact for more info
ed@badminton.mb.ca
204-925-5621
Congratulations to the new National Accredited Officials
August 22, 2012
On behalf of Badminton Canada and all the Badminton community we would like to congratulate the following umpires who have completed their practical and written examination and are now eligible to officiate at National Events.
Congratulations to:
Vive Kumar (AB)
Harish Agnihotri (AB)
Benny Xu (AB)
Ayaz Amlani (BC)
Noah Wang (BC)
Cinnati Loi (SK)
We are looking forward to a great future in these talented and committed officials. Thanks for your support and passion towards Badminton.
Badminton Canada
MBA Sunglasses for Sale.
August 22, 2012
MBA has sunglasses for sale!
$30 each
Can be purchased through the office or at tournaments.
Very limited quantity!
New Leaf Massage Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation
August 22, 2012
New Leaf Massage Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation are the new Official Massage Therapists of MBA!
Individual members of MBA will benefit with a 15% discount at their store!
Located at 196 Osborne St
General inquiries: newleafrmt@gmail.com
General inquiries: newleafrmt@gmail.com
New Leaf Massage Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation is a massage therapy clinic where our trained and licensed team will provide both relaxation and remedial massages for the treatment of stress, pathologies and dysfunctions such as muscle-skeletal restrictions. The clinic is conveniently located on the second floor at 196 Osborne Street in Osborne Village above Oxfords Salon Spa, which is an Aveda business, and is open five days a week, Tuesday to Saturday.
The principle therapists at New Leaf, Michelle Kramer and Nicole Klassen, have completed their Remedial Massage Therapy training at Wellington College and are both a part of the Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba (MTAM). At Wellington College they received training in Swedish massage, pre and post sports event massage, aromatherapy, and hot stone massage. Both principles have expressed a great interest in therapeutic assessment and have been taught how to treat dysfunctions, prevent future dysfunctions and rehabilitate injuries.
To further advertise New Leaf Massage Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation and show people the benefits of massage therapy as part of a healthy life style Michelle and Nicole devote a portion of their time to volunteer at sports events, such as charity golf tournaments and marathons.
New Leaf Massage Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation’s mission is to improve their patrons quality of life by providing their clients with the best possible care and rehabilitation.
Therapeutic Massage 30, 45, 60 minutes
Therapeutic massage is a treatment based massage. There is an assessment of conditions, structures, misalignments, pains and aches to create (or re-create) a better environment for the body to live. With an osteopathic based approach all systems of the body are noted: circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, muscle, skeletal and nervous. All of these systems work together as one to help the body function, so if one system has an issue it may show related problems on another. Following the assessment a traditional Swedish massage will be performed with advanced techniques that offer therapy to the dysfunctional area being addressed. The first appointment will require 60 minutes for full assessment.
Swedish Massage 30, 45, 60, 90 minutes
This massage begins with a general/verbal assessment keeping the clients lifestyle and complaint in mind. The main purpose is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. It helps shorten recovery times from muscular strain by flushing the tissue of lactic acid, uric acid and other metabolic wastes. Swedish massage also stretches the ligaments and tendons keeping them subtle and pliable and stimulates the skin and nervous system. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical.
Sports Massage – Included in treatment time
Sports massage is designed to help prepare the body for optimal performance, recover after a big event or function well during training. It aims to improve the subtleness and flexibility of the muscles and joints, improve blood circulation, speed up healing of damaged or stressed muscles, tissues and joints and prevent future muscles and tendon injuries. Massage helps to release muscle tension and restore balance to the muscular-skeletal system. By receiving regular massages, it may prevent injuries which would otherwise be caused by overuse.
Hot Stone Massage 90 minutes
This massage starts with a general/verbal assessment with the clients lifestyle and complaint in mind. Hot stone massage is a comforting and relaxing type massage used along with a Swedish Massage. Stones are placed under, on top of, and beside the body. The warmth of the stones helps to warm up collagen fibers and relax muscles which allows the therapist to get a little deeper with less effort, which may help for clients who prefer a lighter massage. Hot stone massage my help for back pain and aches, arthritis pain, stress, anxiety, tension, insomnia or depression.
Aromatherapy – May be added to any treatment
Choose from several different blends of oils that enhance your sense of well-being during your treatement. Aromatherapy massage is designed to target the limbic system of the body which controls emotions and influences the nervous system and hormones. When you inhale essential oil molecules, messages are transmitted to the limbic system which affect heart rate, stress level, blood pressure, breathing, memory, digestion and the immune system. Aromatherapy massage is particularly suited to conditions involving stress or improving emotionally-related conditions. Each essential oil that is absorbed into the skin have different healing properties, for example, some calm while some energize.
Caution: not recommended while pregnant, suffering from epilepsy or high blood pressure.
Taping – Included in treatment time
Tape is used after treatment to stabilize any injured body structure such as joints. This is also used to help correct bad postures, strains and displacements, allowing the body to heal in correct alignment. Taping can be used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, lower back strain/pain, subluxations, herniated disc, knee conditions, shoulder conditions, sports injuries, etc.
Grassroots Badminton Growing like Weeds!
August 15, 2012
Are you interested to know how badminton is growing and developing roots in Manitoba? Simply for informational purposes, here's where you can read all about Manitoba's growing badminton scene.
Grassroots Badminton IN YOUR HOME!
2014 Manitoba Winter Games
There are only nine (9) sports in the 2014 Manitoba Winter Games, which will be in the Morden/Winkler area which was announced just this past February 2012. Of these nine(9) sports is Badminton, and although badminton is not an ice or snow sport, it is primarily played in the winter due to it's indoor nature – which is perfect if you're looking to stay warm in Manitoba!
The Manitoba Winter Games are a joined effort of Sport Manitoba, The Host Community and the respective Provincial Sport Associations (in our case, Manitoba Badminton Association), which is why we are now able to provide more coach and team training for teams whom are developing toward the games. There are eight (8) Manitoba regions and Badminton has some of the biggest participation #'s at the games with sixteen (16) members of each regional team split between U14 and U18 age categories, and also split female/male.
Manitoba Winter Games is one of the few opportunities to experience multi-sport games as an athlete in Manitoba, and is the only multi-sport games offered at the beginning stages of athlete development. Western Canada Summer Games and Canada Winter Games are for more seasoned veterans of the sport, however many of the athletes that compete in these games have competed in the Manitoba Games during their athletic progress!
Sport Manitoba has more information regarding the Manitoba Games (Winter or Summer) at Sport Manitoba's Manitoba Games-Specific Website here: http://www.manitobagames.ca/index.php
To find out more about Badminton in specific at the Manitoba Winter Games, we have developed a wonderful website at http://www.manitobagamesbadminton.com where you can download coach/manager applications, see upcoming coaching/officiating events, tryouts or competitions and even just see how each region is developing their athletes.
Developmental Winter Programs
The Developmental Winter Programs (DWP) continue to be one of our most appreciated and celebrated programs offered to youth ages eight (8) to eighteen (18), adults, and a mixture of adults and kids within Winnipeg.
These programs offer twenty (20) weeks of instructional lessons from some of MBA's top coaches and are capped off with a one (1) day wind-up at College Louis Riel in March. These programs start in October and end in March annually. This year we will be offering programs at College Louis Riel, Ecole Guyot, Highbury, J.B. Mitchell, George McDowell, Shamrock, Van Belleghem, Victor H.L. Wyatt, Viscount Alexander and Leila North (NEW!).
With an average of ten to fifteen (10-15) athletes per program, that brings us to about two hundred (200) to three hundred (300) athletes per year!
We are very excited with how these programs are creating athletes who genuinely love the sport and are playing it at a recreational and competitive basis beyond their high school days. Some athletes from these programs have shown interest in coaching in most recent years as well!
Yonex Summer Badminton Camps
The Yonex Summer Badminton Camps are just coming to an end with the last camp scheduled for next week (Monday to Friday). There were ten (10) camps scheduled within eight (8) weeks, offered at either Winnipeg Winter Club (WWC), Wildewood Club, Teulon Collegiate or St. Andrews School.
Each camp averaged fifteen (15) to twenty (20) athletes which brings us up to at least one hundred fifty (15) young athletes aged nine to eighteen (9-18) who learned all about the basics of badminton and got to meet a lot of other enthusiastic shuttlers!
This year young badminton stars Ian Laidlaw, Andrew Harrison and Zachary Peltz were our main summer camp instructors and they did an amazing job at making it a wonderful experience for all the participants. Of course they had some help from fellow coaches Dale Kinley, Sean Chawla, Matt Younger, Archie Chawla, Kyle Grymonpre and Melissa Liew throughout the eight (8) long weeks of camps! Congratulations to all coaches on a job well done!
First Hit Program – NEW
It is with great pleasure that we announce the beginning of a great opportunity for youth to experience badminton in a positive manner near the beginning of their athletic development.
In partnership with the General Council of Winnipeg Community Centers, we are prepared to launch the "First Hit Program" in eight (8) community centers around Winnipeg for two age groups: seven to nine (7-9) and ten to eleven (10-11)!
Head Coaches will be certified with NCCP and have experience coaching badminton with MBA, but assistant coaches are encouraged to start coaching now – even if you don't have any coaching experience! New coaches will be paired up with experienced coaches to tackle these 8-week long, once/week sessions held at community centers around Winnipeg.
Free Non-Certification Coaching Clinic: Saturday September 29th, 2012 @ College Louis Riel – 9:00am – 2:00pm (30 minute lunch break included)
RSVP Required to admin.assistant@badminton.mb.ca. All participants must be MBA Members ($20.00).
MBA Hires New Provincial Coach – Prit Pachu!
July 13, 2012
The Manitoba Badminton Association Board of Directors and it's Staff are proud to announce that Prit Pachu will be our newest Provincial Coach. Read More.
Provincial Coach
Manitoba Badminton Association's Board of Directors and it's staff would like to congratulate local NCCP Level 3 certified coach Prit Pachu on becoming our next Provincial Coach! Prit would like to address the members with the following message:
"To all badminton players, members, coaches, officials, the Board of Directors and the Executive Director of Badminton Manitoba Ryan Giesbrecht, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to work for you and along side you as the new Provincial Badminton Coach. Let me begin by saying that I am extremely excited about my new appointment with Badminton Manitoba and that I will be working very hard to make sure that all the needs of the badminton community are met within my capacity as Provincial Coach.
My duties with Badminton Manitoba range from leading the Provincial Team / High Performance program to developing grass roots badminton, to coaching development throughout Manitoba in addition to other duties. It is with great honor that I accept this appointment. My role as Provincial Coach is integral to the growth of badminton which spans all levels of play and participation and encompasses all ages whilst also creating an environment in which our top athletes can and will achieve excellence. I envision a great year for all of us and the growth of the sport we all love!
As Provincial Coach, please know that I am here to serve you and the community.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the Badminton Manitoba Office at (204) 925-5680 or coach@badminton.mb.ca"
Prithpal Pachu MSc.
TITAN ATHLETICS
Provincial Coach
Exercise Physiology &
Environmental Medicine
Chartered Professional Coach
NCCP Level 3 – Badminton Professional
e: coach@badminton.mb.ca
m: 204-293-7203
w: 204-925-5680
f: 204-925-5703
Want to be a Coach or Manager for 2014 MWG?
June 7, 2012
Coaches and Managers lift up your pens and clipboards! And apply!
Once again badminton has been selected as a sport for the Manitoba Winter Games! The 2014 MWG will be held in the Winkler/Morden area, and now's your chance to be on the team.
Apply to be a coach or manager by filling out the registration form at our manitoba games website: HERE
2014 Manitoba Winter Games Badminton Website Launch!
June 4, 2012
Check out the new website designed specifically for Badminton at the 2014 Manitoba Winter Games!
Considering taking up badminton in a more competitive fashion? Badminton is played at the Manitoba Winter Games as an U14 & U18 event and is one of the best opportunities to take part in a multi-sport games event.
With all the hype that surrounds the Manitoba Winter Games, we thought it would be a great idea to launch a website designated to the soul purpose of information for the 2014 Manitoba Winter Games. Whether you an athlete, coach or official; or whether you're from Gimli, The Pas, Melita, Winnipeg or anywhere in Manitoba, all the information that you'll need about team selections, camps/clinics, competitions and other events leading up to the multi-sport games will be found on this website.
WWW.MANITOBAGAMESBADMINTON.COM
(Quick link provided on MBA Homepage – Top Right Corner)
Badminton Canada Nominates Olympic Athletes
May 24, 2012
Friday May 19th, 2012
Badminton Canada and Canadian Olympic Committee proudly presented the four Badminton athletes nominated for Canadian Olympic Team.
On an emotional presentation with the attention of all junior players on the semifinals day at the Moncton Coliseum, during the national championships, Alex Bruce, Michelle Li, Toby Ng, and Grace Gao, were presented as the four badminton players nominated for Canadian Olympic Team.
MBA AGM – Wednesday June 20
May 24, 2012
Hello Badminton Community. The 2012 MBA AGM will be held at the Sport For Life Center (S4LC) on Wednesday June 20th at 6:30pm. For more information, click here.
Please following the link provided below to go to our AGM page.
2012 Badminton Manitoba AGM – Click Here
Thank you
Ignite Night Angry Birds
April 27, 2012
The Manitoba Badminton Association is proud and ready to settle the score between radio announcers Michael Thom and Kristin Bailey.
See what happened "Here"
Kristin Bailey is an avid badminton player, coach and promoter and Michael Thom has yet to see the light. To prevent further scrums between these two radio hosts, the MBA will be sanctioning a badminton match between them, as well determining who's the best team leader by having them lead a team of badminton players chosen on air at Ignite 107FM.
http://www.ignite107.com/
MBA Taking Applications for Provincial Coach
April 20, 2012
Position: Provincial Coach
Deadline: Friday May 11, 2012
MBA would like to express to it's members that due to unforeseen immigration constraints we were not able to continue forward with our current path in finding our next Provincial Coach. The implications of continuing on our current path to immigrate a coach from Hungary included a significant wait time which exceeds the necessity to move forward with those plans.
We have taken in a great deal of information during the past 8 months which will provide plenty of assistance in our next push to find a Provincial Coach. We value our community and all of its contributing people, which is why we are taking our time to do things in a transparent manner and fair for all parties. We believe that only in this way can we find somebody whom will do the right job.
We wish to apologize to the MBA Members for the delay in hiring a Provincial Coach, however we wish to thank you for your patience and understanding in the fact that we wish to find the right coach for the job.
The MBA is taking applications for the position of Provincial Coach.
Job Description: Click Here for Download
Application Deadline: Friday May 11, 2012.
Absolutely no late applications will be accepted
Only applicants considered for an interview will be accepted
Thank you to all whom apply!
MBA’s First Annual High School Tournament
April 5, 2012
1st Annual MBA High School Badminton Tournament
Saturday/Sunday – April 28/29, 2012
College Louis Riel
Register Your School Team by Thursday April 12th!
1st Annual MBA High School Badminton Tournament
Download: Registration Form & Tournament Info
The 1st Annual High School Badminton Tournament is Manitoba's only MBA Sanctioned badminton tournament targeted specifically for high school athletes. MBA's goal to improve and support Badminton Coaches and administrators throughout Manitoba is some of the leading motivation behind our decision to host the 1st Annual High School Badminton Tournament. Featured in this year's tournament are:
- All 5 Categories (BS, GS, BD, GD, XD)
- MBA Sanctioned Event – Tournament Referee, Umpires for Finals, recognized tournament by MBA, MBA Memberships for all participants
- Medal Recognition for placings 1-4
- 4 Door Prizes (2 Racquets & 2 Bags)
- Athletes may enter a maximum of 3 events, and schools are limited to a maximum of two entries per event
JUST ADDED!
Coach's Skills Clinic
Sponsored by Coaching Manitoba, Sport Manitoba, and Month of the Coach by Manitoba Lotteries
- Coaching Clinic for Basic Skills and Leading a Practice on Saturday Evening Following Main Round Play (Free for Schools who are entered in the tournament, $20 for non-entered schools) featuring Winnipeg Winter Club Badminton Professional and Former Provincial Coach, Archie Chawla
- 2 Hours in Length, bring your badminton equipment, including athletic wear, non-marking athletic shoes and badminton racquet
- Snacks and Participation Gift Included
- MUST BE ACTIVELY COACHING A HIGH SCHOOL BADMINTON TEAM
Cost: Free (Coach With Team Entered Into Tournament)
$20 (Coach Without Team Entered Into Tournament)
Upon Submission of Team Entry, please indicate whom will be attending the Coaching Clinic (determines snacks, gifts and other coach preparation)
Please carefully review the rules and regulations of the tournament, as outlined in the registration form
If you are choosing to stay at a hotel, please choose the Place Louis Riel, and quote Badminton Manitoba when you book your stay
Call for Linesman!!
April 4, 2012
Looking for one of the best seats in the house?
Always wanted to be a part of the officiating team at a badminton tournament without having to seat on the umpires podium? Well now's your chance! We need to fill 18 linesman (OR WOMAN!) positions for the Provincial Championships on Sunday April 15th, for the A Finals. Linesman will rotate on and off on Court 2 so that each linesman will volunteer a maximum of 2 matches, and a minimum of 1 match. Linesman need no previous training, but should have experience playing or being involved with the sport of badminton at any level. Linesman are specifically to aid the Match Umpire with all shuttles that land near or around the lines. All linesman will be required to take the linesman course prior to helping officiate any matches. The details for the training is below:
Linesman TrainingSunday April 15th @ WWC (TV Room)Lines Training Start: 10:00 AMFinals Start: 11:00 AM
Just in case you need to be inspired, here are two different YouTube clips of linesjudging (good and bad).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
2012 Yonex Manitoba Provincial Championships
April 1, 2012
2012 Yonex Manitoba Badminton Championships
&
19th Annual Awards Banquet
Photos Available by "Clicking Here"
2012 Yonex Manitoba Provincial Championships
For Draws/Times/Results: Click Here
When: Thursday-Sunday, April 12-15, 2012
Where:Winnipeg Winter Club (200 River Avenue) Winnipeg, MB
Starting Times: Thursday 5:00 PM: Mens & Womens Singles (Local Only)
Friday 5:00 PM: Mens & Womens Singles
Saturday 9:00 AM: Mens & Womens Doubles
Saturday Following Mens & Womens Doubles: Mixed Doubles
Sunday 9:00 AM: Carry-Over Matches
Sunday 11:00 AM: Finals (MS/WS/MD/WD/XD)
Age Categories: Open
Format: A/B/C/D Drop-Down
Events: MS/WS/MD/WD/XD
Cost: 1st Event $60.00, 2nd Event $0.00, 3rd Event $0.00
Includes: Yonex Feather Shuttles, Prizes, Officials, Souvenir
Registration Deadline: Thursday April 5, 2012 at 11:59pm
MBA Membership: $20.00 (All Participants Must Be Registered Members – Available During Registration)
Our membership runs June 1 – May 31 each year. Check to see if you have a current MBA Membership at the Individual Memberships Page: https://badminton.mb.ca/page.aspx?id=18214. If not, you can purchase a membership while registering for the tournament by purchasing an extra item labelled "MBA Membership"
Tournament Description
The 2012 Yonex Manitoba Provincial Championships & Annual Awards Banquet is this year held at the Winnipeg Winter Club. This event signifies the end of another great year of badminton throughout Manitoba. We are extremely proud of the current year's advancements and would like to celebrate with everybody a wonderful weekend.
Continuing Amnenities and New Additions to this year's tournament are:
- Reduced pricing for the 19th Annual Awards Banquet, held at the Winnipeg Winter Club, and hosted by Urban Prairie Cuisine.
- TV Software for live updates of scores and upcoming matches.
- Entry Souvenirs which have not been seen in Manitoba Badminton Tournaments before.
- Massage Therapy available for participants through the entire tournament (Thur-Sun)
- Umpires for all Finals and occasional main round matches. Service Judges and Linesman for "A" Finals.
Come enjoy the end of your badminton season the right way with the competition and friendship that goes along with the sport of badminton! Don't miss to see who will be crowned the new Manitoba Champions in 2012!
The Manitoba Badminton Association would like to extend a grand thank you to the Winnipeg Winter Club this year for their hospitality in hosting yet another great year of tournaments catering to all different types of crowds and types of tournaments.
Other Information (Please Review):
Shuttles: Feather Shuttles will be used. Please be aware that shuttles may require speed testing before match begins. Officials are present to assist with shuttle speeds.
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships or Tournament Registration Fees, unless a doctor's note is provided.
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. All participants must be prepared to play during finals on Sunday.
Participants are responsible for A) Checking their draw time(s) online at tournament software, and B) Being available during the full tournament, regardless of draw times that are scheduled. Due to drop-outs and inconsistent speed of play, the draw desk and/or tournament officials/volunteers cannot predict the actual play time, therefore athletes are responsible for being available at all times.
The Tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 3-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
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 12:00pm (noon).
Participants are responsible for A) Checking their draw time(s) online at tournament software, and B) Being available during the full tournament, regardless of draw times that are scheduled. Due to drop-outs and inconsistent speed of play, the draw desk and/or tournament officials/volunteers cannot predict the actual play time, therefore athletes are responsible for being available at all times.
Volunteers
Get the best seat in the house by being a lines judge at the finals! To volunteer as a lines judge, you will be required to take part in a lines judge training session at 10am on Sunday, April 15th (Finals Day). To put your name down, please contact (204) 925-5679 or email admin.assistant@badminton.mb.ca
Draw Desk Volunteers will be required to use Tournament Software. If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact (204) 925-5679 or email admin.assistant@badminton.mb.ca
Interested in sponsoring this tournament? Please click HERE for Information on how to sponsor and please click HERE for more sponsorship levels.
Platinum Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Friends of Badminton:
Schedule of Play:
Thursday:
5:00pm – Mens & Womens Singles
Friday:
5:00pm – Mens & Womens Singles
Saturday:
9:00am – Mens & Womens Doubles Begins
Mixed Doubles to Follow Mens & Womens Doubles
Sunday:
9:00am – Continuation of any carry over matches
11:00 AM Finals begin – Men's Singles, Womens Singles, Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Sunday Finals Viewing Privileges:
Seating is first come first serve seating, and is free of charge all day.
For Draws/Times/Results: Click Here
Last Year's Champions Are:
Men's Singles: Kyle Foley
Women's Singles: Kristy Beettam
Men's Doubles: Jordan Beettam & Ryan Giesbrecht
Women's Doubles: Kristy Beettam & Leah Inglis
Mixed Doubles: Jordan Beettam & Vanhphen Souvannarath
Want the best seat in the house?!
Register for our officials course held every fall at the Sport 4 Life Center (145 Pacific Ave) and get your chance at being in the big seat! (Registration available in weeks previous to the course).
Trainee Umpire –> Regional Umpire (Provincial Umpire in Training) –> Provincial Umpire –> Provincial Referee –> National Umpire/Referee –> International Umpire/Referee
Regional and Provincial Umpires are used on a regular basis for all MBA Sanctioned Tournaments including Herb Richard Manitoba Open, Pal Chawla Manitoba Jr. Open, Manitoba Championships, Manitoba Jr. Championships, City Jr. Open, Manitoba Seniors & Masters, Manitoba B&C Championships, WWC A/B/C/D, WWC Invitational, Eastman Open, and the list is growing!
…..What does that mean? It means we're looking for more individuals to become certified as a badminton official!
19th Annual Awards Banquet
The MBA Awards Banquet was started in 1994, and at that time, the awards given away were Sportsmanship, Distinguished Contribution & Coaching Achievement. That year the winners were:
Sportsmanship: Lindsay Blamey & Rajiva Sharma
Distinguished Contribution: Joan Dawson
Coaching Achievement: Robert Stanners
The following year (1995) the category of Outstanding Achievement was added to the list of awards. That first year the award was shared by two internationally distinguished players, Jaimie Dawson & Anil Kaul. In the time since those awards, the MBA has handed out many more awards to many worthy individuals in our community. The Distinguished Contribution Award has since then also been renamed the "Connie Blamey Distinguished Contribution", recognizing Connie's long-time work in and out of the Manitoba Badminton Association. It is our pride and privilege to bring to you the 19th Annual Awards Banquet, where we will celebrate the 2011-12 Badminton Season!
Banquet Info:
Saturday April 14th
Cash Bar 7:00PM | Dinner 8:00PM
Hosted by: Urban Prairie Cuisine
At the Winnipeg Winter Club
Live Chinese Cultural Entertainment
Social to Follow with Silent Auction
Semi-Formal Dress Code
Early Bird Ticket Prices (Prior to Friday April 6)
$15 w/ Tournament Entry
$30 withouth Tournament Entry
Regular Ticket Prices (Beginning Friday April 6)
$20 w/ Tournament Entry
$35 without Tournament Entry
Capacity (Ticket Limit) of 130
Tickets can be purchased during tournament registration (Extra Item – Awards Banquet Ticket)
Participants who pay for their ticket during registration will have their name put on the door list, rather than being issued a ticket.
Tickets are only issued following payment
Tickets can also be purchased through the MBA office by contacting:
Ryan Giesbrecht – P(204) 925-5621 | E ed@badminton.mb.ca
2012 Aboriginal Developmental Badminton Tournament – Cancelled
March 31, 2012
Register now for the 2012 Aboriginal Developmental Badminton Tournament at Southeast Collegiate and Acadia Junior High in Winnipeg, MB, May 11 – 13, 2012.
1st Event – $25.00
2nd Event – $0.00
3rd Event – $0.00
Includes: Entry Gift, Food, Prizes, Shuttles, & Officials.
2012 Aboriginal Developmental Badminton Tournament
REGISTRATION FORM HERE
When: Friday-Sunday, May 11-13, 2012
Where: Southeast Collegiate and Acadia Junior High, Winnipeg, MB
Starting Times: Friday 5:00 PM: Boys & Girls Singles (Southeast Collegiate ONLY)
Below: U16/U19 @ Southeast Collegiate, U14/Open @ Acadia Junior High
Saturday 9:00 AM: Continuation of Boys & Girls Singles
Saturday Following Boys & Girls Singles: Boys & Girls Doubles
Saturday Following Boys & Girls Doubles: Mixed Doubles
Sunday 9:00 AM: Remaining Main Round Matches
Sunday 10:00 AM: Finals
Athletes must be prepared to play at any point of the weekend
Categories: Aboriginal Manitoba Resident
Format: Guaranteed 3 matches
Events: U14, U16, U19, Open – Boys Singles/Girls Singles/Boys Doubles/Girls Doubles/Mixed Doubles
Cost: 1st Event $25.00, 2nd Event $0.00, 3rd Event $0.00
Includes: Entry Gift, Food, Prizes, Shuttles, & Officials.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 11:59pm
Limit: 100 Total Participants
Tournament Description
The 2012 Aboriginal Developmental Badminton Tournament is a badminton event that is open to people of Aboriginal, Métis, or Inuit descent. The tournament is the beginning stage to creating a community of Aboriginal badminton coaches, officials, players and sport leaders within Manitoba. The tournament itself is the first of its kind offered in Manitoba and will not only provide a safe and exciting weekend for Aboriginal youth, but will introduce them to a competitive badminton atmosphere that can be the start of a long term commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
Other Information:
Shuttles: Nylon Shuttles will be used. Please be aware that shuttles may require speed testing before match begins. Officials are present to assist with shuttle speeds.
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 will not accept special requests for time, for any reason. All participants must be prepared to play during finals on Sunday.
The Tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 3-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 (204) 925-5679 or email admin.assistant@badminton.mb.ca
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 12:00pm (noon).
Please click HERE for information on sponsoring the tournament and please click HERE for sponsorships levels
Sponsors:
Schedule of Play:
Friday:
5:00pm – Boys & Girls Singles
Saturday:
9:00am – Boys/Girls Singles Begins
Boys & Girls Doubles to Follow Boys/Girls Singles
Mixed Doubles to Follow Boys/Girls Doubles
Sunday:
9:00 AM – Remaining Main Round Matches
10:00 AM Finals begin -Boys Singles, Girls Singles, Boys Doubles, Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Aboriginal Coaching Manual Course
March 14, 2012
Hosted by the Manitoba Aboriginal Sport & Recreation Council…
Aboriginal Coaching Manual Course
(A program of the Coaching Association of Canada)
Hosted by the Manitoba Aboriginal Sport & Recreation Council…
Aboriginal Coaching Manual Course
(A program of the Coaching Association of Canada)
This course is mandatory for all those that want to coach in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), and other MASRC endorsed events.
DATE
Saturday, March 17, 2012
LOCATION
Sport for Life Centre – Winnipeg (145 Pacific Avenue)
TIME
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
FACILITATOR
Norm Ettawacappo
REGISTRATION IS FREE – BUT YOU MUST REGISTER – LUNCH IS PROVIDED
SPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER NOW!!
The Aboriginal Coaching Manual (ACM) course is an exciting training tool for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal coaches who coach Aboriginal athletes. The material in the ACM has been developed to:
· provide culturally relevant training courses to Aboriginal coaches and community sport leaders
· improve the quality of the sport experience for Aboriginal athletes
· improve the coach’s understanding of, and ability to apply, Aboriginal culture to sport and to coaching techniques and tactics
· make the wisdom of Aboriginal culture available to both Aboriginal and mainstream sport
The next NAIG will be in 2014 in Regina, SK. We will be recruiting coaches soon!!
A limited amount of travel grants dollars are available to delegates who pre-register and successfully complete the ACM.
To register, contact Melvin Magpantay at (204) 925-5737 or melvin.magpantay@
For reimbursement inquiries, contact Andrea Sutherland (204) 925-5622 or andrea.sutherland@
2012 Yonex Pal Chawla MB Jr. Open Presented by Leorus Dental
February 24, 2012
For all Junior Participants, there is a Banquet on Saturday March 17th at the WWC in the Tennis Gallery from 6pm to 10pm.
6:30 pm dinner
7:30 pm entertainment
8:30 pm Awards
9:00pm draws for prizes
Tickets are included in the registration fee for all participants. If you would like to purchase a ticket, they are $20 each and can be purchased during the weekend!
Good luck to all participants!
View Draw Times/Results Here
2012 Yonex Pal Chawla Manitoba Junior Open Presented by Leorus Dental
View Draw Times/Results Here
When: Friday-Sunday, March 16-18, 2012
Where: Winnipeg Winter Club (200 River Avenue)
Starting Times: Friday 5:00 PM: Boys & Girls Singles
Saturday 9:00 AM: Boys & Girls Doubles
Saturday Following Boys & Girls Doubles: Mixed Doubles
Sunday 9:00 AM: Carry-Over Matches
Sunday 10:00 AM: Finals
Format: Guaranteed 3 matches (Round Robin OR A/B/C/D)
Events: U12, U14, U16, U19 – Boys Singles/Girls Singles/Boys Doubles/Girls Doubles/Mixed Doubles
Cost: 1st Event $55.00, 2nd Event $0.00, 3rd Event $0.00
Includes: Yonex Feather Shuttles, Prizes, Officials, Souvenir & Banquet w/ Entertainment
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 11:59pm
MBA Membership: $20.00 (All Participants Must Be Registered Members – Available During Registration as an Extra Item)
Our membership runs June 1 – May 31 each year. Check to see if you have a current MBA Membership at the Individual Memberships Page: https://badminton.mb.ca/page.aspx?id=18214. If not, you can purchase a membership while registering for the tournament by purchasing an extra item labelled "MBA Membership". Memberships are updated periodically, so please don't be alarmed if your name does not show up immediately after purchase.
Tournament Description
The 2012 Yonex Pal Chawla Manitoba Junior Open is an annual event held in Manitoba to "wrap up" the winter badminton season with some matches for badminton players of all skill levels, and celebrate a year well done with a fun and eventful banquet on the Saturday night. This tournament is open to any athletes whom are within the junior age categories; whether you're from Manitoba or Timbuktu, you can take part in the action! You may sign up for 3 events total. The entry fee is $55.00 regardless of how many events you enter, and that includes the fee to enter into the banquet!
THIS YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME, the tournament has adopted the addition of the name "Pal Chawla" to it's title in honoring the former Winnipeg Winter Club's Badminton Professional of 40 years. Pal Chawla officially retired this past fall after 44 years of dedicated service as a Professional Coach in Canada – 43 of these years in Manitoba, and 40 of those years at the WWC. Pal has coached athletes of all skill levels and from all walks of life. His experience, skill and enthusiasm are some of his best qualities that he offered on the court as a player and coach, but they are almost overdone by his amazing dedication to the sport in volunteering his time at sporting events and hosting National and Provincial events. For these reasons and many more, we are happy to honor his dedication to the sport by naming the Manitoba Junior Open after him! The winner of both Girl's and Boy's Singles in the U19 category will have their names engraved on the all new Pal Chawla Trophy, which is currently situated at the Winnipeg Winter Club.
Other Information:
Shuttles: Feather Shuttles will be used. Please be aware that shuttles may require speed testing before match begins. Officials are present to assist with shuttle speeds.
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 will not accept special requests for time, for any reason. All participants must be prepared to play during finals on Sunday.
Due to speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their posted match. The draw desk volunteers will do their best to announce what speed the tournament is running at but cannot be held responsible for the participants punctuality.
The Tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 3-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 (204) 925-5679 or email admin.assistant@badminton.mb.ca
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 12:00pm (noon).
JUNIOR BADMINTON NEEDS YOUR HELP – Pleae click HERE for more information!
We FULLY RELY ON DONATIONS of prizes to give away at the Junior Open. Last year we successfully were able to put together 19 prizes packages. Let's try to do it again this year! – prizes can be dropped off with Janet Thorpe at WWC or with Ryan Giesbrecht at 323-145 Pacific Ave.
Pleae click HERE for the sponsorship levels!
Sponsors:
Schedule of Play:
Friday:
5:00pm – Boys & Girls Singles
Saturday:
9:00am – Boys/Girls Doubles Begin
Mixed Doubles to Follow Boys/Girls Doubles
Sunday:
9:00 AM – Carry Over Matches Begin
10:00 AM Finals begin -Boys Singles, Girls Singles, Boys Doubles, Girls Doubles, Mixed Double
TOURNAMENT SOFTWARE TRAINING SESSION: MARCH 13, 2012
5:30 – 7:30 PM @ THE SPORT FOR LIFE CENTRE
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER
ADMIN.ASSISTANT@BADMINTON.MB.CA
2012 Canadian Tire WWC Invitational A/B/C/D – DRAWS AVAILABLE
February 17, 2012
View Draws and Results now for the 2012 Canadian Tire WWC Invitational A/B/C/D at the Winnipeg Winter Club.
Garden City Location
Draw Times and Results HERE
2012 Canadian Tire WWC Invitational A/B/C/D
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Draw Times and Results HERE
When: Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 23-26, 2012
Where:Winnipeg Winter Club (200 River Avenue) Winnipeg, MB
Starting Times: Thursday 5:00 PM: Singles & Some Doubles
**(Out of Town Players Must Identify their Unavailability to Play on Thursday)**
Friday 5:00 PM: Mens & Womens Singles
Saturday 9:00 AM: Mens & Womens Doubles
Saturday Following Mens & Womens Doubles: Mixed Doubles
Sunday 10:00 AM: Finals
Categories: Open
Format: Guaranteed 3 matches
Events: Womens Singles/Mens Singles/Mens Doubles/Womens Doubles/Mixed Doubles
Cost: 1st Event $58.00, 2nd Event $0.00, 3rd Event $0.00
Includes: Shuttles, Minimum of 3 MatchesPrizes, Officials, Complimentary Meal
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 11:59pm
MBA Membership: $20.00 (All Participants Must Be Registered Members – Available During Registration)
Our membership runs June 1 – May 31 each year. Check to see if you have a current MBA Membership at the Individual Memberships Page: https://badminton.mb.ca/page.aspx?id=18214. If not, you can purchase a membership while registering for the tournament by purchasing an extra item labelled "MBA Membership"
Tournament Description
The 2012 Canadian Tire WWC Invitational A/B/C/D is an event held at the Winnipeg Winter Club. You may sign up for 3 events total. The entry fee is $58.00, regardless of how many events you enter. Garden City Location Canadian Tire is the title sponsor for the WWC's Winter Badminton Tournament for the third year in a row, so a big thanks goes out to Canadian Tire for the continued support!
Other Information:
Shuttles: Feather Shuttles will be used. Please be aware that shuttles may require speed testing before match begins. Officials are present to assist with shuttle speeds.
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 will not accept special requests for time, for any reason. All participants must be prepared to play during finals on Sunday.
Due to speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their posted match. The draw desk volunteers will do their best to announce what speed the tournament is running at but cannot be held responsible for the participants punctuality.
The Tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 3-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 (204) 452-3311 and ask for Badminton Pro Archie Chawla
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 12:00pm (noon).
Sponsors:
Garden City Location
Schedule of Play:
Thursday:
5:00pm – Some Doubles
(Out of Town Players Must Identify their Unavailability to Play on Thursday)
Friday:
5:00pm – Mens & Womens Singles
Saturday:
9:00am – Mens/Womens Doubles Begins
Mixed Doubles to Follow Mens/Womens Doubles
Sunday:
10:00 AM Finals begin -Mens Singles, Womens Singles, Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles, Mixed Double
Eastman Open Results
February 16, 2012
Eastman Open
The first annual Eastman Open was hosted in Whitemouth on February 10th to 12th. Representation from clubs within the Eastman region, Winnipeg, and Dauphin helped to make the tournament a success. The tournament saw competitive play in U16, U19, and Open categories with many of the finals going to 3 games.
Congratulations to all the winners. Especially, Damon Sorenson (Whtiemouth) who won all three titles in U16, Kinsley Sorenson (Whitemouth) who won the U16 singles and doubles, Christian Berard (St. Pierre) who won the Open Mens Singles and Doubles, and Lisa Remple (Dauphin) who won the Open Womens Doubles and Open Mixed Doubles.
Special thanks to all of our volunteers and event sponsors.
Tournament Champions
Open
Mens Singles – Christian Berard (St. Pierre)
Womens Singles – Benita Truderung (Whitemouth)
Mens Doubles – Christian Berard & Lionel Cure (St. Pierre)
Womens Doubles – Rose Negrych & Lisa Remple (Dauphin)
Mixed Doubles – Mike Dubois (Winnipeg) & Lisa Remple (Dauphin)
U19
Boys Singles – Nathan Schiefelbein (Whitemouth)
U16
Boys Singles – Damon Sorenson (Whitemouth)
Girls Singles – Kinsley Sorenson (Whitemouth)
Boys Doubles – Damon Sorenson & Mitchell Adey (Whitemouth)
Girls Doubles – Kinsley Sorenson & Cassidy Staerk (Whitemouth)
Mixed Doubles – Amber Pischke & Damon Sorenson (Whitemouth)
Position Available: Executive Director, Badminton BC
February 15, 2012
Position Available: Executive Director, Badminton BC
The Executive Director is the senior employee responsible for the administration and implementation of all policies established by the Board. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the implementation of policies and the overall daily management of the organization.
Essential Qualifications:
Involved in badminton as a player, coach or official·
Experience in revenue generation processes and strategies·
Outstanding people skills·
Working knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping·
5 years experience in managing an office·
Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends
Other Attributes and Skills:
Proven success as a business leader·
Loyalty and dedication to organization and its goals·
Experience in working in non-profit sector and with volunteer boards·
Working knowledge of sport funding process·
Able to travel to meetings and events throughout Canada·
Must submit to Police Record/Screening Check Compensation and Benefits:·
Salary & Benefits – Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply:
Candidates are required to submit a complete resume outlining their academic accomplishments and work experiences (covering a minimum of 5 years history).
Candidates are required to prepare a letter outlining how their background and experience specifically meets the Essential Qualifications and Other Attributes and Skills.
Mail or deliver documents to:Executive Director Search Committee Chairc/o Badminton BC252-3820 Cessna DriveRichmond, BC V7B 0A2Email to: EDHiringChair@badmintonbc.com
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
For a full understanding of the job description and the Society please click HERE.
2012 Eastman Open – Draw Times Up!
January 31, 2012
The 2012 Eastman Open, held in Whitemouth and Lac du Bonnet on February 10-12 is now open for registration!
2012 Eastman Open
Sponsored By:
When: Friday-Sunday, February 10-12, 2012
Where: Whitemouth (U19/U16) & Lac du Bonnet (Open)
Starting Times: Friday 4:30pm (Men's &Women's Singles)
Saturday 8:30am (Remaining Singles Matches & Men's/Women's Doubles)
Sunday 9:00am (Any remaining matches & Finals to Follow)
Categories: U19/U16/Open, with A/B/C/D format
Guaranteed 3 matches with minimum of 8 entries in the event
Events: BS/GS/BD/GD/XD (Junior), MS/WS/MD/WD/XD (Open)
Format: A/B/C/D (guaranteed 3 matches/event)
Cost: $50.00 GST INCL. (1, 2 or 3 events)
Includes: Registration Fee, Shuttles, Entry Gift, Prizes
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 11:59pm
As an ongoing process to increase participation and opportunities for athletic success in Rural Manitoba, the MBA is proud to present the 2012 Eastman Open, held in Whitemouth and Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba on February 10-12, 2012.
Important Registration Details – Must Read:
Online entries will be downloaded and processed from tournament software, so please be sure to create a profile for the individual registering for the tournament. Your registration username and password will be saved in tournament software for later registrations. Please accept that you are responsible for remembering you username and password. You will also be required to enter you MBA Membership # – if you do not have a membership #, than please enter your name. Membership #'s will be assigned following the tournament and posted on the memberships page of www.badminton.mb.ca.
Shuttles: Yonex Mavis 300 Shuttles – Yellow – Middle Speed
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 will not accept special requests for time due to the fact that play must continue for all games to be finished in one weekend.
Due to speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their posted match. The draw desk volunteers are not responsible for athlete punctuality.
The Tournament will enforce a 10 minute disqualification rule from time of game being announced, and 3-minute warm-up rule. Player(s) arriving late on court may be disqualified from warm-up privileges.
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 Michael Carter at (204) 797-3433 or email mcarter@sunrisesd.ca
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 12:00pm noon.
Schedule of Play:
Friday:
4:30pm – Singles Play Begins
Saturday:
8:30am – Singles Continues and/or Men's/Women's Doubles Begins
Mixed Doubles to Follow Men's/Women's Doubles
Sunday:
9:00am – Continuation of Play (if needed)
11:00am – Finals begin – Women's/Girl's Singles, Men's/Boy's Singles, Women's/Girl's Doubles, Men's/Boy's Doubles, Mixed Doubles
2012 Yonex Manitoba Junior Closed
January 18, 2012
Register now for the 2012 Yonex Manitoba Junior Closed Badminton Tournament at the Winnipeg Winter Club.
All Matches will be played at the Winnipeg Winter Club – The Wildewood Club will not be needed at this point for this particular tournament.
1st Event – $45.00
2nd Event – $0.00
3rd Event – $0.00
Includes: Shuttles, Prizes, Officials, & Souvenir.
2012 Yonex Manitoba Junior Closed
All Matches will be played at the Winnipeg Winter Club – The Wildewood Club will not be needed at this point for this particular tournament.
When: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 17-19, 2012
Where:Winnipeg Winter Club (200 River Avenue) Winnipeg, MB
Starting Times: Friday 5:00 PM: Boys & Girls Singles
Saturday 9:00 AM: Boys & Girls Doubles
Saturday Following Boys & Girls Doubles: Mixed Doubles
Sunday 10:00 AM: Finals
Categories: Manitoba Resident
Format: Guaranteed 3 matches
Events: U12, U14, U16, U19 – Boys Singles/Girls Singles/Boys Doubles/Girls Doubles/Mixed Doubles
Cost: 1st Event $45.00, 2nd Event $0.00, 3rd Event $0.00
Includes: Yonex Feather Shuttles, Prizes, Officials, Souvenir
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:59pm
MBA Membership: $20.00 (All Participants Must Be Registered Members – Available During Registration)
Our membership runs June 1 – May 31 each year. Check to see if you have a current MBA Membership at the Individual Memberships Page: https://badminton.mb.ca/page.aspx?id=18214. If not, you can purchase a membership while registering for the tournament by purchasing an extra item labelled "MBA Membership"
Tournament Description
The 2012 Yonex Manitoba Juniors Closed is an annual event held at the Winnipeg Winter Club. You may sign up for 3 events total. The entry fee is $45.00, regardless of how many events you enter.
Other Information:
Shuttles: Feather Shuttles will be used. Please be aware that shuttles may require speed testing before match begins. Officials are present to assist with shuttle speeds.
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 will not accept special requests for time, for any reason. All participants must be prepared to play during finals on Sunday.
Due to speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their posted match. The draw desk volunteers will do their best to announce what speed the tournament is running at but cannot be held responsible for the participants punctuality.
The Tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 3-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 (204) 925-5679 or email admin.assistant@badminton.mb.ca
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 12:00pm (noon).
Sponsors:
Schedule of Play:
Friday:
5:00pm – Boys & Girls Singles
Saturday:
9:00am – Boys/Girls Doubles Begins
Mixed Doubles to Follow Boys/Girls Doubles
Sunday:
10:00 AM Finals begin -Boys Singles, Girls Singles, Boys Doubles, Girls Doubles, Mixed Double
2012 Western Canadian Team Championships
January 11, 2012
Come cheer on two Manitoban teams as they compete against 3 other Provinces in the 2012 Western Canadian Team Championships, starting this Friday, January 13th at the Winnipeg Winter Club!
Click Here for Schedules, Teams, Scores and other Results
Start Time: Friday January 13th @ 12pm noon
The Western Canadian Team Championships are the only U14/U16 team event throughout Western Canada and this year they are held in Winnipeg Manitoba, at the Winnipeg Winter Club (200 River Ave).
It is great to see the young talent from Western Canada all together competing in the same building. The energy is always fantastic and are elevated even more due to the team atmosphere. It is a true badminton experience that you don't want to miss!
Teams compete in "Ties" and every team will compete against each other once in the round robin, followed by a playoff game for 1st place and 3rd place. The teams play 14 matches in total against each other which consist of boys and girls singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles. Ties typically last 2.5-3 hours in length.
Spectators are highly encouraged to witness this marvelous event. Try to arrive before the ties start to not miss any action!
2012 MB Seniors & Masters
January 5, 2012
Register now for the 2012 Manitoba Seniors & Masters Badminton Tournament.
1st Event – $45.00
2nd Event – $0.00
3rd Event – $0.00
Includes: Shuttles, Prizes, Officials
2012 MB Seniors & Masters
REGISTRATION CLOSED
When: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 17-19, 2012
Where: Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive School (221 Mercy Street) Selkirk, MB
Starting Times: Friday 5:00 PM: Mens & Women's Singles
Saturday 9:00 AM: Men's & Women's Doubles
Saturday Following Men's & Women's Doubles: Mixed Doubles
Sunday 10:00 AM: Finals
Categories: Manitoba Resident
Format: Guaranteed 3 matches
Events: 30 +, 40 +, 50 + – Men's Singles/Women's Singles/Men's Doubles/Women's Doubles/Mixed Doubles
Qualifications: Open to All Players ages 30 +
Cost: 1st Event $45.00, 2nd Event $0.00, 3rd Event $0.00
Includes: Yonex Feather Shuttles, Prizes, Officials
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:59pm
MBA Membership: $20.00 (All Participants Must Be Registered Members – Available During Registration)
Our membership runs June 1 – May 31 each year. Check to see if you have a current MBA Membership at the Individual Memberships Page: https://badminton.mb.ca/page.aspx?id=18214. If not, you can purchase a membership while registering for the tournament by purchasing an extra item labelled "MBA Membership"
Tournament Description
The 2012 Manitoba Seniors & Masters is an annual event held ini Selkirk MB, at the Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive School.
The 2012 Manitoba Seniors & Masters is open to all players ages 30 and up and encourages participation at this level. For this reason, you may sign up for 3 events total. The entry fee is $45.00, regardless of how many events you enter.
Other Information:
Shuttles: Feather Shuttles will be used. Please be aware that shuttles may require speed testing before match begins. Officials are present to assist with shuttle speeds.
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 will not accept special requests for time, for any reason. All participants must be prepared to play during finals on Sunday.
Due to speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their posted match. The draw desk volunteers will do their best to announce what speed the tournament is running at but cannot be held responsible for the participants punctuality.
The Tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 3-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 (204) 925-5679 or email admin.assistant@badminton.mb.ca
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 12:00pm (noon).
Sponsors:
Schedule of Play:
Friday:
5:00pm – Men's & Women's Singles
Saturday:
9:00am – Men's/Women's Doubles Begins
Mixed Doubles to Follow Men's/Women's Doubles
Sunday:
10:00 AM Finals begin – Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles