News published by the Manitoba Badminton Association during 2017, kept from the association’s earlier website. Back to Badminton Archives.
Western Canadian Team Championships – Update
December 20, 2017
Click here for up to date information on what is happening with WCTC for the 2017/18 season.
Holiday Hours
December 18, 2017
The Manitoba Badminton office will be closed from Saturday Dec. 23 to Tuesday Jan. 2.
Thank you for your patience during the holiday season. Emails will only be answered occasionally and will be based on urgency during the period from December 23 – January 2.
We will be back in the office on Wednesday, January 3rd ready to get the badminton season back underway.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all your employees at Badminton Manitoba.
2018 Yonex Norman Open
December 18, 2017
Registration is now open for the greatest Tournament of the North! Get a chance to see and play in the venue for the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games.
YONEX NORMAN OPEN
(Same link for Draws/Times/Results)
Saturday, January 13 – Sunday, January 14, 2018
RD Parker Collegiate
Thompson MB
Categories:
Open/U19/U17/U15
Event:
Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Same categories for juniors
Cost:
$25.00 – 1 Event
$45.00 – 2 or 3 Events
Registration Deadline: Monday January 8 @ 11:59 pm
Late Registration will not be accepted. Registration is ONLY guaranteed with payment.
MBA Regional Membership is Mandatory. MBA Regional Membership is Available During Registration ($10.00)
Included in Tournament:
3 Matches/Event, Souvenir, Nylon Shuttles, Prizes, Referees and Umpires, MBA Player Ranking Points (Tier 0.25)
Shuttles: Yonex Mavis 350 (Yellow Nylon)
Draw Date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Tournament Description
For the 4th Year in a Row we are proud to present the Yonex Norman Open Badminton Tournament! The only MBA sanctioned badminton tournament in Northern Manitoba. Many players attending this year will be future attendees of the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games Powered by MB Hydro, so we are expecting a big turnout this year!
Adult or Junior, don’t miss your chance to win medals and participate in the most professional annual badminton tournament that Northern Manitoba has to offer! Winners of the Adult category will get their names on the brand new Norman Open trophy!
Honoring the Late David Ross
- 2010 MASRC Aboriginal Coach of the Year Award
- 2013 Badminton Manitoba Coaching Achievement Award
- Husband & Father
David Ross was a passionate father, teacher and leader in the community of God’s Lake Narrows, using badminton as a tool to give kids the opportunity to develop healthy habits, learn respect, work ethic, dedication and sportsmanship.
God’s Lake Narrows being a fly-in community for the majority of the year meant that David was often fundraising to pay for his athletes to attend tournaments in Winnipeg, Thompson, Fort Frances, and elsewhere. He also brought his athletes to tryouts for Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games, Summer Camps in Winnipeg and other training opportunities available to his kids. David would accompany his team on most trips as well.
For David’s leadership in the community of sport of Badminton, the Manitoba Badminton Association and its Board of Directors would like to present the following award each year at the Norman Open:
David Ross Excellence Award
1 award will be given annually to the junior athlete that exhibits the following characteristics: Hard Work, Sportsmanship, Fair Play & Positive Attitude
Tournament Rules/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 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 non-marking athletic shoes
Equipment: Participants must bring their own racquets
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact Marj Niemi at marj@badminton.mb.ca.
PLEASE BE READY TO PLAY AT ANY POINT IN THE WEEKEND
ALL FINALS AND CONSOLATION FINALS WILL BE PLAYED ON SUNDAY
Tournament Hotel:
Days Inn Thompson
$129/night + taxes. Includes a free breakfast
Just quote Badminton Manitoba when booking your room!
More Photos from Yonex Herb Richard MB Open
December 14, 2017
Follow this link to find great photos from the most recent Yonex Herb Richard Manitoba Open.
https://grahammccallum.pixieset.com/herbrichard2017/
Photos provided by Graham McCallum Photography
Registration is Now Open for the 2018 Yonex Canadian National Championships
December 6, 2017
Registration is now open for the 2018 Yonex Canadian National Championships. It is being held in Toronto from January 31 to February 3rd.
The tournament is being held at the Boulevard Club in Toronto from January 31 – February 3rd.
Deadline for registration is December 29, 2017
For important information on the tournament and accommodations click and to register click the tab below.
Photos From the Yonex 2017 Herb Richard
December 6, 2017
Photos are now available from the Yonex 2017 Herb Richard tournament on the weekend.
Some great photos taken by Orlando Athayde from this past weekend’d Yonex 2017 Herb Richard Tournament are now available to look at and download.
Click here for the link.
New Partnership Between Badminton Canada and Westjet
November 20, 2017
Badminton Canada has announced a new partnership with Westjet for 2018.
Badminton Canada and Westjet Airlines have teamed up to offer discount airfares to participants in Badminton Canada National and International events taking place in Canada between January and July 2018. More details can be found on the Badminton Canada website at
http://www.badminton.ca/news/116593/WestJet-Badminton-Canada-in-New-Partnership
or on their Facebook page.
Friends of Manitoba Endowment Fund Grants
November 17, 2017
Details are now available for the new Friends of Manitoba Endowment Fund Grants.
There are three new grants available through the Friends of Manitoba Endowment Fund. We have been growing the fund over the last few years through fundraisers and donations. Now we have enough to start giving back to the community. While we are able to start giving back, we are still trying to grow the fund to be able to do more for the badminton community. Please consider donating today.
For more details on the fund click here.
For details on the grants click here.
For a Special Gift Try Badminton Manitoba’s Holiday Shopping Online
November 17, 2017
Looking for something special for Christmas? Don’t forget to shop online for Badminton Manitoba wear. Shop today for special discounts.
Our online shop has some fantastic clothing and accessories for sale. Items can be ordered individually, no need for large quanities. Check it out today. Also now until December 3rd get 25 bonus Air Miles on each order. Don’t hesitate. Order today.
Click here to shop!
Yonex 2017 Herb Richard Manitoba Open
November 9, 2017
A, B, C, & D Players are all welcome out to one of the biggest tournaments of the year!
Registration available until Saturday Nov 25th!
Yonex 2017 Herb Richard Manitoba Open
Winnipeg Winter Club
200 River Ave
Nov. 30 – Dec. 3
(Same link for Draws, Timing, & Results)
Categories:
Open A-B
Open C-D
Events:
Mens Singles, Womens Singles, Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Format:
Guaranteed 3 matches
Female events will be given 1 round robin up to 6 entries to ensure plenty of matches
Cost:
$55.00 – 1 Event
$70.00 – 2 or 3 Events
Deadline:
Saturday Nov 25th @ 11:59pm
$10.00 late fee will apply. Players who enter after deadline may not receive ranking. Players are not guaranteed entry after the deadline.
Included in Tournament:
3 Matches/Event, Souvenir, Saturday Lunch, Prizes, Feather Shuttles, Referees and Umpires
Shuttles: Yonex AS40 Feather Shuttles
MBA PROVINCIAL Membership is mandatory. MBA Membership Available During Registration ($20.00). If you already have a valid Regional Membership, you will only be charged the difference in cost ($10.00).
Draw Date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday, Nov 29th
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 winners
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.
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 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 badmintonpro@winnipegwinterclub.com
Coaching: Only coaches and players are allowed on the field of play. Coaches must be valid members of Badminton Manitoba. As of September 2018, coaches must have completed their Respect In Sport Certification. 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 (5:30pm – 10:00pm)
Friday: Continuation of Singles (5:00pm – 11:00pm)
Saturday: Mens & Womens Doubles (9:00am – 2:00pm)
Mixed Doubles (2:00pm-7:00pm)
Sunday: Finals (10:00am – 4:00pm)
Canadian National Para-badminton Team 2017-18
November 8, 2017
Badminton Canada has announced the members of the Canadian National Para-badminton team for 2017-18.
Athletes Bernard LaPointe, Pascal LaPointe, Wyatt Lightfoot, Richard Peter, and Yuka Chokyu have been named to the Black Knight Para-badminton National Team for 2017-18. They will be competing in the 2017 World Para-Badminton Championships in Korea. For more information on these athletes click here.
Badminton Promo Weekend at Dakota Community Centre Fieldhouse!
October 24, 2017
DROP-IN BADMINTON & PRIVATE LESSONS
Come check out the newest facility in Winnipeg, the Dakota Community Centre Fieldhouse, adjacent to the Jonathan Toews Sportsplex.
This new facility boasts a 12-court badminton facility. We will be renting 4 courts for Saturday and Sunday to give badminton players and enthusiasts an opportunity to check out the new facility!
$5 Drop-In Badminton
Sat Nov 25th, 11:00am-2:00pm & 2:00pm-5:00pm
4 Courts
Please plan on attending only 1 session
$35 Private Lessons (GREAT PRICE)
Sun Nov 26th, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Private lessons sold 50 minutes at a time, with each lesson starting on the hour.
Court 1 – David Harrison (Provincial Level Coach & Multiple-Time Provincial Champion)
Court 2 – Matt Younger (Former Wildewood Club Pro)
Court 3 – Archie Chawla (Former Provincial Coach & WWC Pro)
Court 4 – Dan Savard (Head Coach at Little Dragons Badminton Club)
Purchase your private lesson by emailing Marj Niemi at marj@badminton.mb.ca
Lesson is secured with payment. Payments can be made via paypal, e-transfer, or cash/cheque. Paypal will incur a 3.5% transaction fee.
Brandon Beginner Umpires Clinic
October 24, 2017
Tuesday November 14th @ Brandon University – Healthy Living Centre
Yonex 2017 Westman Open
October 21, 2017
NOW INCLUDES JUNIOR CATEGORIES!
November 17-19
YONEX WESTMAN OPEN
Friday, Nov 17 – Sunday, Nov 19
Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School & Vincent Massey High School
Brandon, MB
Hosted by:
(Same Link for Draws/Times/Results)
Issues with Registration? Contact Marj Niemi @ marj@badminton.mb.ca
Categories:
Open (0.5 level event) – Crocus Plains RSS
U19 (Born 2000-2001) – Vincent Massey HS
U17 (Born 2002-2003) – Vincent Massey HS
U15 (Born 2004 & later) – Vincent Massey HS
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
MBA Regional Membership is mandatory. MBA Regional Membership Available During Online Registration ($10.00)
Participants in Manitoba Winter Games Tryouts/ID Camps already have Regional Membership – contact marj@badminton.mb.ca if you need your login information
Registration Deadline:
Sunday November 12th at 11:59pm
Register by Nov 5 to be entered into a draw to receive your entry fee back in full!
Draw Date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday, Nov 15th
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
Enquiries about tournament – please contact Gillian at brandon_club@yahoo.com or 204-727-2109
If you are delayed please call or text 204- 922-3105
Unofficial Schedule:
Friday @ 5:00pm – Singles Begins (Crocus Plains & Vincent Massey)
Saturday @ 9:00am – Singles Continues, Followed by Doubles & Mixed Doubles (Crocus Plains & Vincent Massey)
Sunday @ 9:00am – Semi-Finals and Finals (Crocus Plains Only)
Victor Winnipeg Winter Club Open
October 17, 2017
Register now for the Winnipeg Winter Club Open!
This 0.75 Level tournament boasts plenty of ranking points, great competition, prizes, and a Saturday lunch!
VICTOR 2017 Winnipeg Winter Club Open
- Winnipeg Winter Club
- 200 River Ave
- Nov. 2 – 5
(Same link for Draws, Timing, & Results)
Categories:
Open (No Restrictions)
Events:
Mens Singles, Womens Singles, Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Format:
A/B/C/D Drop-Down
Female events will be given 1 round robin up to 6 entries to ensure plenty of matches
Cost:
$60.00 – 1 Event
$75.00 – 2 or 3 Events
Deadline:
Saturday Oct 28th @ 11:59pm
$10.00 late fee will apply. Players who enter after deadline may not receive ranking. Players are not guaranteed entry after the deadline.
Included in Tournament:
3 Matches/Event, Souvenir, Saturday Lunch, Prizes, Feather Shuttles, Referees and Umpires
Shuttles: Victor Master 3 Feather Shuttles
MBA PROVINCIAL Membership is mandatory. MBA Membership Available During Registration ($20.00). If you already have a valid Regional Membership, you will only be charged the difference in cost ($10.00).
Draw Date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday, Nov 1
Tournament Description
Winnipeg Winter Club is hosting the first Provincial Open tournament of the year. This tournament is a 0.75 ranking tournament, which means it has 2 referees throughout the tournament, umpires for finals, and feather shuttles are used throughout the event. A 0.75 tournament is the 2nd highest ranking tournament for provincial tournaments, behind only Badminton Manitoba’s Premier Series (MB Open & MB Closed).
There is a lunch planned for Saturday, as well as a tournament souvenir and prizes for those who make finals, so they’re going all out for this tournament!
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.
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 racquet(s)
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact Sean Chawla at badmintonpro@winnipegwinterclub.com
Coaching: Only coaches and players are allowed on the field of play. Coaches must be valid members of Badminton Manitoba. As of September 2018, coaches must have completed their Respect In Sport Certification. 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 (5:30pm – 9:00pm)
Friday: Continuation of Singles (5:00pm – 11:00pm)
Saturday: Mens & Womens Doubles (9:00am – 2:00pm)
Mixed Doubles (2:00pm-7:00pm)
Sunday: Finals (10:00am – 2:00pm)
Registration Now Open for 2017 Yonex Alberta Elite
October 13, 2017
Registration is now open for the 2017 Yonex Alberta Elite Series being held in Calgary November 24th – 26th, 2017. It is being held at the Glencoe Club.
Registration is being accepted for the 2017 Yonex Alberta Elite until October 27, 2017. Online entry is available here. Late entries will be accepted until November 3, 2017 subject to a $50 late fee. The tournament is being held at the Glencoe Club in Calgary. Please note: the Glencoe Club has a WHITE CLOTHING/UNIFORM ONLY policy that will be enforced at the tournament. Athletes must adhere to the policy or they may not be able to compete.
Complete Survey In Favour of Badminton!
October 10, 2017
Fitness Zone in Steinbach may build a new fitness facility in their city, and we need you to fill out the survey encouraging them to put badminton courts and lessons as a big part of their plans. If this exciting opportunity happens, we want to be a part of it!
? S T E I N B A C H S P O R T C E N T R E S U R V E Y
We want to bring a SPORT CENTRE
to you in Steinbach!
Indoor field house
Walk-around track
Court sports
Indoor leagues
Sport team training area
Public fitness classes
Gymnasium
and much, much more!
YOU can help make this possible by showing your interest! Please pass this message on and complete our survey by clicking the button below.
SPORT CENTRE survey update:
1500 PEOPLE have already TAKEN OUR SURVEY!!!
WE NEED 5000 SURVEY TAKERS in order to complete this project
SHARING THIS SURVEY IS VITAL! Please pass this on to everyone you know!
YOUR PARTICIPATION in this survey
is a vote
"YES"
to opening a Sport Centre in Steinbach!
FitnessZoneSteinbach.com
Fitness Zone, 365 First Street, Steinbach, R5G 1S1 Canada
Orlando Athayde to Receive Badminton Canada’s Volunteer of the Year Award
October 4, 2017
Badminton Canada will be awarding their Volunteer of the Year award to Orlando Athayde on Saturday, October 7 at 4:00 pm at the King’s Head Yonex Prairie Senior Elite Tournament.
Badminton Canada will be awarding Orlando Athayde their Volunteer of the Year Award this weekend at the King’s Head Yonex Prairie Senior Elite Tournament. Orlando is receiving this award for the many hours of work he put into organizing and running the 2017 Canadian Masters Badminton Championships held at Red River College this past April. This tournament was one of the largest held here in Winnipeg in the last few years. It ran for a full week and involved more than 160 athletes from all over the world, 13 officials, 30+ volunteers and many spectators. This tournament was particularly difficult to organize because just a few months before the tournament the original venue was lost and a new venue had to be found. Orlando spent many hours making the changes in venue, and still making sure that all the small details were in place so that participants could enjoy their stay in Winnipeg. Orlando was co-chair with Terry Porayko, who both led a larger committee which included Lisa Warkentine (Transportation), Ian Clara (Communications), Thecla Athayde (Hospitality), Marj Niemi (Officials Liaison), and Ryan Giesbrecht (Executive Director). In the end, the tournament ran from April 3 – 8, 2017 and ran very smoothly.
As well as organizing the Canadian Masters Tournament, Orlando is very involved in badminton in Manitoba. He is currently a member on the Board of Directors of Badminton Manitoba and is a volunteer photographer for the organization. You will find him at almost every tournament held in the province either playing or with his camera. Often doing both.
Prairie Senior Elite this Weekend
October 2, 2017
Don’t miss the Prairie Senior Elite this weekend at the new Sport 4 Life Centre.
This weekend come down and see some of Canada’s finest badminton players compete at the Prairie Senior Elite being held at the new Sport 4 Life Centre. Get a chance to see the new facility as well as take in some exciting matches. The tournament runs all weekend with the semifinals being played on Saturday afternoon and the finals on Sunday. Click here for the draws and results.
1st Indo-Can Men’s Doubles Open Badminton Tournament
September 27, 2017
Minimum $600 prize purse for the winning Men’s Doubles Team!
Saturday October 7th
Registration Deadline Wednesday October 4th!
Click for More Info!
1st Indo-Can Men’s Doubles Open Badminton Tournament
Maples Collegiate
1330 Jefferson Ave
Saturday October 7th
9:30am – 5:00pm
Organized by DEEP GREWAL
Registration Deadline: Wednesday October 4th @ 11:59pm
Cost: $40
Tournament Includes: Referee, Shuttles, $600 Grand Prize (minimum), Consolation Prizes
Shuttles: Mavis 350
Format: Triple Knockdown (minimum 3 matches)
To Register Call Arvinder Chahal at 204-960-4557
Tournament Description:
Come and be a part of this first tournament organized by the Indo-Can Group of Winnipeg, who are very excited to host this tournament as well as many others in the future as well. While this tournament is Men’s Doubles only, they are planning on expanding their tournament in the future in partnership with Badminton Manitoba. For this year though, men can lavish in the fact that the winner will receive at least $600!
At the very least you will get 3 matches in this new and exciting tournament!
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.
Due to speed of play being unpredictable, participants are asked to be ready for the start of their match, regardless of the time that is posted online.
The tournament will enforce a strict 10 minute disqualification rule and 2-minute warm up rule.
Coaches are now required to register with Manitoba Badminton Association and to check in at the draw desk at each tournament.
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 Arvinder Chahal at 204-960-4557
Canadian National Badminton Team 2017 -18
September 27, 2017
Badminton Canada has announced the names of the players on the Canadian National Badminton Team 2017-18.
The Canadian National Badminton Team for 2107 -18 has been announced. Click here for the list and biographies of each team member. Best of luck in all their tournaments this year.
2017 City Junior Open Tournament October 13 – 15
September 20, 2017
Registration is now open for the City Junior Open being held at the WWC October 13 – 15.
Registration deadline: Saturday, October 7,2017 at 11:59 pm
2017 Yonex City Junior Open
Friday, October 13 – Sunday, October 15
Winnipeg Winter Club
Categories:
U19 – Born in 2000 or later.
U17 – Born in 2002 or later.
U15 – Born in 2004 or later.
U13 – Born in 2006 or later.
Events:
Boys singles, Girl’s singles, Boy’s doubles, Girl’s doubles, Mixed doubles
Cost:
$30 – 1 Event
$45 – 2 or 3 Events
Included in Tournament:
3 Matches/Event, Yonex Feather Shuttles, Medals, Referees and Umpires
Shuttles: Yonex AS40 or higher
Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 7 @ 11:59 pm
MBA REGIONAL Membership is mandatory. MBA Membership Available During Registration ($10.00)
Draw date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday, October 11
Tournament description:
The very first junior tournament of the year is upon us so make sure you get your registration in on time so you don’t miss the action. We would like to welcome players from all clubs and backgrounds around Manitoba. There is usually a wide variety of players entered in this tournament so you can expect some good competition at many different levels.
All matches will be played at Winnipeg Winter Club
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.
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.
New: Coaching will now be allowed between points and at the 11 point interval as well as between games.
Coaches are now required to register with Manitoba Badminton Association and to check in at the draw desk at each tournament.
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 431-777-8447or badmintonpro@winnipegwinterclub.com
Annual General Meeting
September 20, 2017
Remember that the Annual General Meeting is being held on Saturday, September 23 at 6:00 pm.
The Annual General Meeting is being held at the Sport for Life Centre on Saturday, September 23. Come out and have dinner. A tour of the new centre is also on the agenda at 5:30 pm. For more details click here.
National Coaches Week September 23- 30
September 11, 2017
National coaches week is September 23 – 30. This is your chance to thank a coach for making a difference in your life or the life of someone you know. As well there are some free workshops for coaches offered.
Coaches have a tremendous impact on the lives of athletes. You can thank a coach by saying #ThanksCoach. To do this tweet, Facebook or Snapchat a video with the hashtag #ThanksCoach and tag @SportManitoba in all. Sport Manitoba will retweet, like or share so the word can spread about someone you know.
There are also free workshops being offered during this week.
FREE WORKSHOPS being offered during National Coaches Week:
(To register for the Sport for Life courses, please email sheldon.reynolds@sportmanitoba.ca)
Ø Managing Conflict – Monday, September 25th, 9:00 – 12:00am, Sport for Life Building (conference center)
Ø Manage a Sport Program – Tuesday, September 26th, 9:00 – 12:00am, Sport for Life Building (Theater)
Ø Making Ethical Decisions- Tuesday, September 26th, 6:30 – 10pm, Sport for Life Building
Ø Mentorship – Thursday, September 28th, 9:00 – 12:00am, Sport for Life Building(Theater)
Ø Concussion- Saturday, September 30th, 10:00 – 11:30am, Sport for Life Building Rm#8
Rural Courses
Ø Communication – Tuesday, September 26th, 6:00 – 9:00pm, Portage la Prairie (to register contact – Stride Place at (204) 857-7772.
Ø Managing Athletes Anxiety & Pre-game planning – Thursday, September 28th, 12:30 – 1:15pm, Lord Selkirk Secondary School, Selkirk REGISTER @ jordan.koroll@sportmanitoba.ca
Ø Coaching Athletes with a Disability – free online course available September 21st. http://www.coach.ca/coaching-athletes-with-a-disability–s17345
More FREE Stuff
University of Manitoba Bisons Athletic Teams wants to thank all coaches during National Coaches week by giving them a FREE ticket to come to a Bison Game. A ticket voucher will be given to any home Volleyball, Basketball or Hockey game that can be used during the regular season. If Football is preferred, a ticket will be provided for the Saturday October 21 home game versus UBC. For tickets contact gena.cook@sportmanitoba.ca
Registration Deadline for the 2017 Yonex Prairie Elite
September 11, 2017
Registration is still being accepted for the 2017 Yonex Prairie Elite.
While the registration deadline has passed for the 2017 Yonex Prairie Elite, due to a communication error with the Provincial Sports Organizations, entries are still being accepted for the tournament. This can be done by emailing mikeluck@badminton.ca. This is your chance to play a tournament at the new Canada Games Sport for Life Centre. As well it is the only National Level tournament to be played here in Winnipeg this year.
For more details see http://www.badminton.mb.ca/tournamentcalendar_event.aspx?id=37636
Marj Niemi Our New Member Services/Communications Coordinator!
September 11, 2017
We are very excited to announce that our new part-time employee is Marj Niemi from the Lac du Bonnet Badminton Club!
Click Read More to hear more about what skills and experiences she brings to Badminton Manitoba.
Below: Marj Niemi Umpiring at Peter Gade Exhibition in Winnipeg (UofW Duckworth Centre)
Marj Niemi brings a whole host of skills related to the job, most notable of them all being her passion for badminton which she acquired in her 40’s. Since then Marj has become the President of the Lac du Bonnet Badminton Club, a Provincially Certified Coach, Nationally Certified Umpire, and she has experience running the Eastman Open, Interlake Open, and the MB Seniors & Masters. She was the Officials liaison for the 2017 Cdn Masters Championships in Winnipeg, a coach for the 2010 and 2014 Manitoba Winter Games for Team Eastman, and she is going to be the head referee for the 2018 Manitoba Winter Games in Thompson.
Marj is one of 4 referees in Manitoba capable of creating and timing draws (beginning to end) using Tournament Software.
Beyond all of this, Marj is an absolute pleasant to be around, and a hard worker, and for those reason we are excited to start working with her to help our members with all their technical needs.
Marj will be available during the day on Mondays and Fridays via email from home at marj@badminton.mb.ca, and on Wednesdays at the office at 204-925-5679.
If you have any questions about membership, registration, programs, events, or other topics, you can now reach Marj Niemi!
2017 MB Sports Hall of Fame Inductee: Jaimie Dawson!
August 24, 2017
Former Winnipeg Winter Club player Jaimie Dawson is being inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame.
Jaimie will be the third badminton inductee into the hall of fame, behind Jack MacDonald and Archie Chawla.
To purchase tickets, and for more info, visit their website HERE
MABL Info Session & Free Play at Sport 4 Life Centre!
August 24, 2017
September 12 & 13, 8:30pm-11:00pm @ Canada Games Sport for Life Centre
Meet the League Convenor, Ask Questions, Pick Up or Submit Forms, and Play Some Badminton!
For more info on MABL, go the MABL page HERE
Yonex Prairie Jr Elite & Yonex Quebec Sr Elite
August 11, 2017
Registration is now available for the first two national tournaments of the 2017-18 season
The 2017-18 domestic competition season is fast approaching, and BCAN is excited for the upcoming events that are already beginning to take shape.
First, we have our 2017 Yonex Prairie Junior Elite taking place September 22nd – 24th 2017 at the Riverside Badminton Club in Saskatoon, SK. During the same weekend, the 2017 Yonex Quebec Elite will be taking place at the Universite Laval in Quebec City, Quebec.
Both of these events will be open for registration tonight (August 11th, 2017) at 9pm PST, available at the links below:
2017 Yonex Prairie Junior Elite – http://badmintoncanada.
2017 Yonex Quebec Elite – http://badmintoncanada.
In preparation, we (Badminton Canada) would like to inform you all of some items to be aware of starting the 2017-18 season.
- Age groups – For the 2017-18 season, Badminton Canada has aligned their 2017-18 Competition Calendar Year with the 2018 BWF Calendar Year. Because our season start date (September 1st, 2017) does not match the starting date of the BWF calendar on January 1st, 2018, we must plan accordingly for the events that take place in 2017. To ensure that all athletes are competing in the correct age category throughout the 2017-18 season, the ages are adjusted for 2017 as follows – Competition is open to athletes born 2004 or later (U15), 2002 or later (U17), 2000 or later (U19). This may cause confusion for some athletes whose birthdays fall in September to December. They will have to play in the age category for which they are age eligible for 2018.
- With registration opening for both the 2017 Yonex Prairie Junior and Quebec Elite, please ensure that all athletes and clubs are in good standing with your provincial organization. Athletes will be unable to register if they are not in good standing with their province and if their clubs are not recognized by you the PTSO. BCAN will help coordinate solutions with you and the athlete(s) involved to facilitate this process.
- Coaching registration will have the same registration deadlines as athletes for events. As both these events are closed for registration on Friday September 1st, 2017, we ask that all coaches that wish to be involved with either of these events to be registered for the 2017-18 season by this deadline as well. We will send an update next week on the final regulations and registration process for all coaches for the 2017-18 domestic season. Please ensure your coaches are registering on time or they will not be eligible for the first events of the season.
- As is generally the case for the first events of the season, we anticipate some bumps in the registration process. If an athlete is late in registering, for the first event only we will consider a late registration. That being said, there will be a $50 penalty for late registrations if we do choose to allow any late registrants. Please encourage your athletes to register early so they do not end up missing out on the events.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions/comments/concerns, I will be happy to discuss them with you in further detail.
Regards,
Mike Luck
Events & Communications Officer
Badminton Canada
700 Industrial Av, Ottawa, ON
2nd Para-Badminton National Championships
August 9, 2017
Badminton Canada is pleased to announce the 2nd Para-badminton National Championships, being held at the Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club in Vancouver, BC from September 13-16th 2017.
All information including registration can be found HERE
2017-2018 Badminton Manitoba Annual General Meeting!
August 4, 2017
Date: September 23, 2017
Join us for this years Annual General Meeting as well as a tour of the brand new Canada Games Sport for Life Centre!
2017-2018 Tournament Calendar Updated!!
August 4, 2017
All confirmed tounaments have now been added to the 2017-2018 calendar!
Click here to view all of this years tournaments!
Hiring Member Services/Communications Coordinator
August 2, 2017
Badminton Manitoba would like to hire for the part time position of Member Services/Communications Coordinator (MSCC)
Application Deadline: Friday August 25th @ 11:59pm
Canada Winter Games Stage 1 Tryout
July 26, 2017
Dates: September 9th – 10th and 16th – 17th
The road to the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta Starts now!
Pan Am Junior Championships Link & Livestream
July 21, 2017
July 21-28, 2017
Markham ON
Watch the Pan Am Junior Championships Live Here: http://sportscanada.tv/badmintoncanada/
Team event results here: http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=837EF20F-52F8-4C55-B535-07F2FBDF35FE
Individual U19 results (including Arnish Patel) here: http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=D196BD1B-AE58-4AA2-9CDC-0F2222197F89
Individual U11-U17 results here: http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=BDEE15A6-6CD5-44A5-894A-97A659D9BAE8
Beginner Badminton Umpires Clinic
July 21, 2017
Register Now and become a Regional Umpire in Training!
MBA Provincial Athlete Ranking Updated!
July 11, 2017
Been waiting all off-season for the updated rankings? They’re finally here!
Check out the final standings at our Athlete Ranking page HERE
Anil Kaul, Chris White, & Jaimie Dawson on BCan Board of Directors
June 28, 2017
2 Current and 1 Former Memorable Manitobans named to Badminton Canada’s Board of Directors!
Anil Kaul, Newly Elected Badminton Canada President
96′ Olympian, Multiple National Champion
B.Can President 2015-17
Jaimie Dawson, Newly Elected Badminton Canada Treasurer
92′ & 96′ Olympian, Multiple National Champion
Partner, Assurance at Ernst & Young
Chris White, Newly Appointed Badminton Canada Board Member at Large
Canadian Masters Champion
RBC Regional Manager of Sales Effectiveness (MB/SK/Northern ON)
Badminton Day in Canada – Friday July 28th!
June 28, 2017
In collaboration with the Participaction 150 Playlist initiative, Badminton Canada has proudly joined the movement in celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary.
CBC will be broadcast live from the finals of the 2017 Pan Am Junior Badminton Championships in Markham Ontario on Friday July 28th. In addition they will be offering free badminton with National Players outside of the venue.
Similarly, Badminton Manitoba is offering clubs to promote badminton on July 28th in honor of this very exciting day! Be sure to play badminton on this day, take a photo and share with @badminton_manitoba on instagram – and you could win a prize through random draw!
Tag @badminton_manitoba on Friday July 28th to win a prize!
Stay tuned for more info!
Happy Birthday Canada!
Justin Friesen Going for Pan Am Umpire Accreditation
June 28, 2017
Manitoba’s Provincial Coach Justin Friesen also happens to be a pretty stand up umpire (or sit down if there are umpire chairs…hahaha). So much so that Badminton Canada has put him up for Pan Am accreditation testing at the Pan Am Junior Championships in Markham Ontario, July 21-28, 2017.
Justin Friesen, who began his umpiring career in 2009 has quickly moved up the ranks. By 2010 he gained his Regional Certification, and his Provincial Certification in 2012. After a few good years of officiating locally he was called on by Badminton Canada in 2014 for his National Umpire Accreditation and passed with flying colours. Since then he has umpired such National/International tournaments as 2014 Junior National Championships, 2014 Prairie Junior Elite, 2015 University/College Championships, 2015 Prairie Senior Elite, 2016 Canada Open, and the 2016 Prairie Junior Elite.
You may be thinking to yourself, I thought Justin Friesen was a Provincial Coach, not an umpire! Turns out having first hand knowledge of high level badminton aids in your development as an umpire. It also turns out that BWF and Pan Am Badminton looks kindly on younger umpire and referee prospects because they have a rule that all of BWF’s umpires need to be under the age of 55. That said, they’re always looking to promote young talented officials up the ranks, including our very own Justin Friesen!
Justin has now been invited to umpire again at the 2017 Canada Open, July 11-16 at WinSport Arena in Canada Olympic Park (Calgary, AB). Markee players at this year’s event will be Kento Momota (Jpn), Michelle Li (Cdn), Kashyap Parupalli (Ind), Choi Solgyu/Chae Yoo Jung (Kor), Stefani & Gabriela Stoeva (Bul), and H.S. Prannoy (Ind).
Canada Open Tournament Software Page
Almost immediately following the Canada Open, Justin will be heading to Markham Ont for his Pan Am Umpire Evaluation at the Pan Am Junior Championships, where he may be able to see some of Manitoba’s Arnish Patel’s matches. Badminton Canada will have nominated Justin for evaluation, and if he passes his tests then he will be called on to umpire at Pan Am events. The only next step would be to move on to become a BWF umpire, which would allow him to umpire at all the big tournaments including World Super Series events, Commonwealth Games, and Olympics.
http://www.jrpanamchampionships2017.ca/
Arnish Patel Representing Canada at the Pan Am Junior Championships!
June 16, 2017
Under 19 Manitoba Junior Provincial Champion Arnish Patel will be representing Canada at the Pan American Games in Markham, Ontario from July 19-28, 2017. Arnish has been selected for the Under 19 Boys Singles Category and will be competing alongside 6 other canadian athletes.
http://www.jrpanamchampionships2017.ca/
Help Arnish get to Pan Am Juniors by Supporting his GoFundMe Page
Arnish Patel has been playing badminton for 8 years and for the last five years training competetively with Manitoba’s High Performance team and also at the WWC.
He has had the opportunity to train with many knowledgeable coaches throughout the years including Archie, Pal, & Sean Chawla, Anil Kaul, Justin Friesen and Ryan Giesbrecht.
In his career he has competed in many provincial and national level tournaments. Some of his major achievements include Manitoba Junior Open and Closed championships, Silver medallist at the Pairie Junior Elite and Gold medallist at the Alberta Junior Elite in U19 Boys Singles. He has earned bronze in Boys Doubles at the Pairie Junior Elite with doubles partner Ivan Tsang and another bronze at the Alberta Junior Elite with mixed partner Cara De Belle. Furthermore he has participated in open tournaments such as the WWC Open, Manitoba Closed, Herb Richard MB Open and the Senior Nationals. Arnish has represented Manitoba at Western Canadian Team Championships for the last 3 years, helping Manitoba earn 2 Bronze Medals and 1 Silver Medal, and Western Canada Summer Games in 2015 where he contributed to earning another bronze for Team Toba. Recently, he finished Quarter Finalist in all three events at the Canadian Junior U19 Championships.
Based on his performance in the previous national level tournaments, he has been invited to be a part of the Junior National Team and given an opportunity to compete in the upcoming Pan American Games in Markham, Onatrio. The Games are held on July 19-28 and Arnish will be competing in the individual U19 boys singles category from July 23-28. In preparation for the Games he will be attending the national high performance camp being held in Toronto, Ontario. In the camp , Arnish will be training alongside many national and international athelets under the supervision of national coach Mike Butler. This will be his very first international tournament and he excited to represent Canada and be part of the Junior National Team for the 2017-18 season!
2017 Badminton Summer Camps – Space Still Available!
June 14, 2017
Register your kids aged 7-17 now for a great summer experience!
Register HERE
2017 Badmintion Summer Camps Registrations are now open please ensure that you register early before the weeks fill up as we have limited number of spots available in each Camp.
Call for Trophy Sponsors
May 26, 2017
Badminton Manitoba is calling for potential sponsors for 3 new annual trophies:
- Provincial Championships
- Interlake Open
- Norman Open
The legacy of a trophy lives for many years and is a gift that continues to give back to the community. Each year the trophy of any of our tournaments is presented to the winners of the tournament for photos, and makes it’s way into traditional media outlets, social media, and websites. The trophies are also presented at the Annual Awards Banquet, in conjunction with the Provincial Championships.
We are excited to make a call for sponsorship for 3 important annual tournaments.
The sponsor will have their name or company name on the trophy as such: "Donated by ____________"
Manitoba Provincial Championships
$800
Interlake Open
$500
Norman Open
$500
CONTACT: Ryan Giesbrecht at ryan@badminton.mb.ca
Below: Winners of the 2017 Yonex Eastman Open
Website up for 2017 Jr Pan Am Championships!
May 24, 2017
http://www.jrpanamchampionships2017.ca/
Team Event & Individual Competition
July 21-28, 2017
Our goal with this new website is to provide our visitors an easier way to learn about the XXVI Pan American Junior Badminton Championships 2017 and also to allow the visitor to browse information based on their own choice. The new website is interactive and gives better access to About Us, News, Registration Information, Tickets, Volunteering, and Sponsors. We aim to provide the badminton community with useful information about the Championship and how to get involved!
Amongst the information, the website will soon introduce new features that contains integrated social media buttons for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to foster improved communication between the badminton community and the organizing committee. We will be constantly updating our content with helpful information, news, and announcements – please, share the website and visit often!
We hope you find the new website with a fresh look, easy to access information and we also wish to establish this main portal for resources specific to the XXVI Pan American Junior Championships 2017.
First up, please note that we are open for volunteer recruitment! If you are interested, please sign up HERE. Another integral position is becoming an official line judge of the event; all interested in line judging should contact Dennis at: OntarioLineJudge@gmail.com.
We would also like to thank our amazing organizing committee members who donated their time and energy to make this site what it is.
For any questions, suggestions, feedback or comments, please email us at info@badmintonontario.ca.
Thank You!
And please share the website: www.jrpanamchampionships2017.ca
Badminton Canada to Host 2018 World Junior Championships!
May 24, 2017
On Monday May 22nd, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced that Badminton Canada has been awarded the 2018 World Junior Badminton Championships, to be held at the Pan Am Centre in Markham, Ontario in November of 2018
Below: (From Left) Martha Deacon (Co- Chair of the 2018 Bid Committee), Poul-Erik-Hoyer (president of BWF), Anil Kaul, (President of Badminton Canada)
(Ottawa, ON) – On Monday May 22nd, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced that Badminton Canada has been awarded the 2018 World Junior Badminton Championships, to be held at the Pan Am Centre in Markham, Ontario in November of 2018. This marks only the third time that Canada has hosted a World Badminton Championships, having previously hosted the 2004 World Junior Badminton Championships (Richmond, BC) and the 1985 World Championships (Calgary, AB). The World Junior Badminton Championships is the largest of the BWF World Championships, attracting upwards of 40 countries and over 500 athletes and coaches.
“Badminton Canada is extremely excited about this opportunity to host the World Juniors in Canada.” Said Joe Morissette, Executive Director of Badminton Canada. “This event capitalizes on the legacy of the 2015 Pan American Games, and the 2014 Senior Pan American Championships, both hosted at the Pan Am Centre in Markham, Ontario.”
The World Junior Championships are a great opportunity to showcase rising stars among the next generation of world class badminton athletes. With hosting this international tournament, Badminton Canada believes this event is a huge step for our high-performance and long-term development programs.
“Hosting this event well aligns with our targeted, long-term approach to putting athletes on the podium at the Olympics” continued Joe Morissette, “we understand that producing and developing world champions is a process. Hosting events such as the 2018 World Junior Championships is an important step in supporting our next generation of athletes.”
“Winning a bid for any World Championships in any sport takes a significant amount of work and dedication at so many levels” said Martha Deacon, Director of High Performance on the Badminton Ontario Board, and co-presenter of the bid to the BWF with the Badminton Canada President, Anil Kaul; “we bid knowing the enormity of the task but also in understanding the opportunity that it presents to our nation, to our athletes and to showcase the international diversity of our sport to the GTA”.
With Badminton Canada and Badminton Ontario working collaboratively to bring one of the most prestigious events in badminton to Canada, there is only excitement and optimism surrounding the international competition.
“We are absolutely thrilled with this news from the BWF, and want to thank them for their confidence in our ability to host such a prestigious competition. This is a testament to the living legacy for our sport – from the world class facility that is the Markham Pan Am Centre, to our hundreds of volunteers that were trained for the Games and continue to dedicate so much of their time to building our sport” said Ian Moss, President of Badminton Ontario.
“Not only will this competition showcase the future World and Olympic Badminton champions, but it will offer a massive opportunity for our Canadian athletes and coaches to measure themselves against the best in the world” he continued.
Canada will be hosting the 2017 Pan Am Junior Badminton Championships at the Pan Am Centre in Markham from July 21-28th, and will serve as an excellent preparation event for hosting the World Junior Badminton Championships the following year.
Badminton Canada encourages everyone to come out and support our Canadian athletes for the both the 2017 Jr. Pan American Championships as well as the 2018 World Juniors. These events will have world class performances, and will certainly provide an unforgettable experience for all those who attend. We look forward to seeing you at the Markham Pan Am Centre!
Mike Luck
Events & Communications Officer
Badminton Canada
700 Industrial Av, Ottawa, ON
MBA Officials at MHSAA Provincials!
May 19, 2017
MHSAA and MBA took a big step in the right direction at this year’s MHSAA Provincial Championships, providing officials for the first time.
Manitoba is going in the right direction when it comes to growing the sport, and it is spreading to the MHSAA Provincials.
For the first time, the MHSAA Board of Directors voted based on their membership response to have MBA Officials at their Provincial Championships. This is a HUGE step in the right direction, and the positives are many:
- Fair, unbiased professionals making decisions
- Officials are knowledgeable in the laws of badminton, and able to settle any disputes in the correct manner
- Athletes will be ensured a fair and transparent competition, and have the ability to appeal to the referee if they believe there are any issues to resolve on court
- The hosting committee no longer has to worry about settling disputes, and can focus on HOSTING
- Athletes will have the opportunity to ask for an umpires or linesmen if they need
- The hosting committee will be able to utilize Tournament Software, eliminating the need for manually running the tournaments with paper
- Tournament results can be uploaded in a matter of seconds
- Increased professionalism by having officials at the competition
- Increased promotion and awareness of officiating in badminton
- Increased opportunity for MBA to meet the phys-ed teachers and coaches in the school system
- and more!
We would like to thank Christine & Jason Curtis, and Nicole Garbutt for hosting a great tournament and for very willingly working with us to make sure the draws were done correctly!
Girls Singles, Boys Singles, Girls Doubles – http://badmintoncanada.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=8AA39F7C-3F10-4945-A430-52E07F4BE05A
Boys Doubles & Mixed Doubles – http://badmintoncanada.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=B7907E11-D5B8-4F26-B118-CC15175D2EFD
Thank you Jason Athayde & Gina McKees!
May 19, 2017
Badminton Manitoba would like to wish a hearty THANK YOU to Jason Athayde and Gina McKees for their work with Badminton Manitoba this past season.
Jason fulfilled the term position of Grassroots Developer and Events Manager, and is now working at St. Mary’s Collegiate. Gina was our friendly Administrative Assistant, and will be doing more private accounting work from home. We wish them both blessings in their new endeavours!
2017 Cardinal Capital North American Racketlon Championships
May 18, 2017
Winnipeg Winter Club June 16-18, 2017
Entry deadline is Monday June. 5th at 6am.
All players must register online.
What is Racketlon??? A 4 Racquet-sport event!
Compete against your opponent in a game to 21 in each of TABLE TENNIS, BADMINTON, SQUASH & TENNIS
To register click here
For more information on Racketlon go to www.racketlon.net
Yonex Junior & U23 Canadian Badminton Championships
May 17, 2017
Facebook Event (Photos & Other Info): https://www.facebook.com/U23JuniorNationals/?fref=mentions
Tournament Software (Draws/Results): http://badmintoncanada.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=0DCC8979-C5BD-4932-AEFB-FC663C33BB5B
Tournament Live Stream (3 courts): http://player.communitylive.ca/Player/Player/106
Welcoming a new addition to Badminton Canada
May 17, 2017
Mike Luck hired as Badminton Canada’s Events & Communications Officer
Badminton Canada is proud to welcome Michael Luck as Events & Communications Officer
Ottawa, ON – Badminton Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Luck as Events & Communications, Officer. Luck will oversee the digital marketing and communications within the organization, as well as help organize domestic and international events. As this is a new position in the organization, Luck will work closely with Chief Executive Officer, Joe Morisette, and High Performance Manager, Jordan Bridal in order to ensure the best for Badminton Canada and its athletes.
Luck joins the organization with many years of experience in sport, both as a high-performance athlete, as well as a sport management professional. With over 10 years’ experience competing at the national level for swimming, Luck has participated in multiple Canadian Olympic Trials, World Trials, Canada Games, as well as proud member of the McGill University Swim Team throughout his studies. Luck’s experience in high-performance athletics will help Badminton Canada relate to their athletes in ensuring they are receiving the fullest support.
Having recently completed a Master’s degree at the University of Ottawa, Luck is specialized in marketing and communication strategies within the Canadian amateur sport system. Having worked with organizations such as Water-polo Canada, Sail Canada, and the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Luck looks to apply his talents to managing Badminton Canada’s marketing and communications.
“We are very excited to bring Michael on board while we continue to grow the organization” said Joe Morissette, “his experience being a national level athlete, along with working directly with many national sport organizations will be a valuable addition to our events and marketing departments.”
The feeling is mutual as Luck is eager to start working with Badminton Canada.
“I am truly honored to be joining the organization. This is an incredible opportunity to be working at a world class organization that I am grateful to be a part of” said Luck. “I am very excited to be working diligently to ensure Badminton Canada is doing the best possible for their athletes and communities.”
Luck will be attending Badminton Canada’s U23/Junior National Championships in Moncton, NB later this May, as well as the 2017 Yonex Canadian Open in Calgary, AB in July.
For media and communications inquiries, please contact Michael Luck at the contact information below:
mikeluck@badminton.ca
Tel. 613-569-2424 ext. 102
Events & Communications, Officer
Competitive Development – Analyzing Technical & Tactical Performance
May 16, 2017
The long awaited Competitive Development course is ready to be offered in Manitoba (Formerly Level 3) on June 17-18
Registration is now available for the next 3 weeks!
Click Here for Registration & Course Info
More Photos from Provincials
May 8, 2017
Photos provided by MBA’s Official Media Arts Provider, Graham McCallum – http://www.grahammccallum.com/provincials2017
MHSAA Badminton Provincials Draws
May 5, 2017
Girls Singles, Boys Singles, Girls Doubles – http://badmintoncanada.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=8AA39F7C-3F10-4945-A430-52E07F4BE05A
Boys Doubles & Mixed Doubles – http://badmintoncanada.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=B7907E11-D5B8-4F26-B118-CC15175D2EFD
Regional Coach – Module 3 Clinic – June 4th
May 4, 2017
Make sure to signup for the upcoming Regional Coach – Module 3 Clinic taking place at the Winnipeg Winter Club on June 4th, 2017. This course is the foundational course for the coaches of all of our MBA programs including Summer Camp, Developmental Winter Programs and Manitoba Winter Games coaching. For all of the information and to register click here.
Photos from Provincial Championships
May 1, 2017
Photos from Orlando Athayde – https://www.flickr.com/photos/149588978@N03/sets/72157679942779614/
Livestream of Provincial Championships!
April 28, 2017
Courts 1 & 2 will be live streamed all weekend long!
Court 1 – https://livestream.com/accounts/24411115/events/7326063
Court 2 – https://livestream.com/accounts/23896285/events/7326083
2017 Canada Open- Canadian Registration Portal Open
April 25, 2017
The Portal for Canadian Athletes to register for 2017 Canada Open will be opened this evening at 9:00 pm
For Details Click HERE
The is an update letting you know that the portal for Canadian athletes to register for the 2017 Canada Open will be open as of 9:00pm this evening. Here is the link for the portal-
Click HERE
Like past years, this is the method by which a Canadian athlete (anyone with a BWF# supplied by Canada) registers for the event- they do not register through the BWF.
The deadline for registration is May 30th, 2017. No late entries will be accepted. The event prospectus is attached, along with all forms referenced in the prospectus. The prospectus is also listed
under “Regulations” on the registration portal site.
Summer Employment Available
April 13, 2017
Calling All Coaches – Summer employment is now available with Badminton Manitoba
Please read the coaching opportunities page for more info
Currently 3 positions are listed, however more positions may become available in the near future
2017 Yonex Provincial Badminton Championships
April 5, 2017
The Highlight of the Season is Here!
Register now for the Yonex Provincial Badminton Championships at the Winnipeg Winter Club!
YONEX Manitoba Provincial Badminton Championships
Winnipeg Winter Club
Thursday April 27 – Sunday April 30
(Same Link for Draws/Times/Results)
Level of Play: A/B (1.00 Ranking) & C/D (0.50 Ranking)
Events: Men’s & Women’s Singles, Men’s & Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Cost: 1 Event $70.00, 2 or 3 Events $90.00
Final Registration Deadline: Sunday April 23 @ Midnight
Tournament Fee Includes:
Guaranteed 3 Matches/Event, 1 Ticket to Annual Awards Banquet, Main Draw Prizes (A/B/C/D Winners ONLY), Officials & Yonex AS50 Shuttles
Tournament Description
The YONEX Manitoba Provincial Championships are here once again and this time they 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 5:30pm – Singles Begins
Friday 5:00pm – Singles Continues
Saturday 8:30am – Doubles Followed by Mixed
7:00pm – Annual Awards Banquet @ Radisson Downtown (Terrace West Room)
Sunday 9:00am – 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 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 racquet(s)
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact Jason Athayde at jason@badminton.mb.ca
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2016 at 12:00pm (noon)
MBA’s 22nd Annual Awards Banquet
- Saturday April 29th, 2017
- Radisson Downtown (Terrace West Room)
- Semi-Formal Dress Code
7:00 Cocktails
7:30 Dinner
8:30 Award Presentations
10:00 Chase the Ace & Silent Auction Draws
Chase the Ace will be drawn until somebody wins. Winner is guaranteed at least $1,200.00!
Reserve Your Spot
1 Ticket is included in registration for Provincial Championships
Additional banquet tickets may be purchased during tournament registration OR by emailing Ryan Giesbrecht at ryan@badminton.mb.ca
Tickets must be paid by Sunday April 23rd
Payment may be maid 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 & Masters (Barry Ursell Trophy), Eastman Open, Interlake Open, Norman Open, Westman Open)
Annual Awards
Sportsmanship – Outstanding Achievement – Connie Blamey Distinguished Contribution – Coaching Achievement
Tickets: $40.00 each
1 Ticket included in tournament entry
All players, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents, family and friends are welcome!
Sponsors:
Photos from Junior Provincials Now Available!
March 27, 2017
Thank you once again Graham McCallum for your professional services at our Premier Series Events!
Here is the link to the photos: http://www.grahammccallum.com/juniorprovincials
Grade 7/8 School Team Championships
March 7, 2017
Get The Info Into the Hands of Your Badminton Coach Now!
Only 16 Spots Available!
Below: 2016 Medalists Pose for a Picture (Left to Right: LDB, St Pierre, Shamrock, Blumenort)
Below: Friends, Family and Fans gather to watch playoffs on Sunday April 24, 2016!
Below: HGI’s Wolf Mascot seems to have lost his sense of direction….Is there any wonder HGI is the 2-time reigning Team Spirit award winner (2015 & 2016)?
2017 Yonex Manitoba Masters Championships
March 3, 2017
The weekend prior to Canadian Masters we will be featuring the Provincial Masters Championships at the Winnipeg Winter Club!
Registration Now Available!
March 24-25
Winnipeg Winter Club
(Same link for Draw/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 PROVINCIAL.
Athletes must be prepared to play at any point of the weekend
Format: Guaranteed 3 matches
Events: Mens Singles, Womens Singles, Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Age Categories: 30+ 45+ 60+
Cost: 1 Event $30.00
2 or 3 Events $45.00
Includes: Winner Prizes, Feather & Yonex Feather Shuttles, Souvenir (Wine) & Tournament Referee
MBA Regional Membership is mandatory. MBA Regional Membership Available During Online Registration ($10.00)
Tournament Description:
Come for a great atmosphere, great prizes, 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.
Singles will be played on Friday
Doubles will be played Saturday followed by Mixed Doubles. All finals will be played last on Saturday
Age Categories with low entries may be combined with the next lower Age Category to guarantee more matches for player
Winners of the 45+ Finals will have their name go down on the record on the Barry Ursell Trophy
Other Information:
Shuttles: Yonex Feather Shuttles will be the official shuttle
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships or Tournament Registration Fees unless accompanied with 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 Sean Chawla at badmintonpro@badminton.mb.ca
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2016 at 12:00 PM (Noon).
Sponsors:
2017 Yonex Junior Provincials
February 28, 2017
Registration now available!
2017 Yonex Manitoba Junior Provincial Badminton Championships
March 17-19
Winnipeg Winter Club
(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 PROVINCIAL.
Events:
U13 Boys Singles, Girls Singles, Any-Gender Doubles
U15/U17/U19 Boys Singles, Girls Singles, Boys Doubles, Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Eligibility:
Permanent Manitoba residents only
U13 – Born 2005 or later
U15 – Born 2003 or later
U17 – Born 2001 or later
U19- Born 1999 or later
Cost:
1st Event $40.00
2nd Event $20.00
3rd Event $0.00
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 available Tuesday, February 28 – Sunday, March 12 at 11:59 pm. Late Registrations will be charged a $10.00 late fee OR may not be accepted.
Come one come all to the 2017 Yonex Manitoba Junior Provincial Badminton Championships at the Winnipeg Winter Club! Once again we will crown the provincial champions and hand out consolation prizes for each event in each age category.
Other Information
Shuttles:
Yonex Feather Shuttles will be used. Shuttles will be pre-tested and pre-tipped. If you have problems with the shuttle, you may inquire for a new shuttle or shuttle speed with the referee.
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 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:
Participants must bring their own racquets
Volunteers:
If you would like to volunteer at the draw desk, please contact (204) 925-5679 or email jason@badminton.mb.ca
Draws:
Draws will be posted on Wednesday, March 15
Schedule:
Friday: Singles 5:00pm
Saturday: Doubles Begins 9:00am
Mixed to Follow Boys/Girls Doubles
Sunday: Finals Begin 9:00am
Sponsors:
Yonex Manitoba B&C Championships
February 22, 2017
Registration Now Available
March 18-19
St Mary’s Academy
(Same Link for Draws & 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 PROVINCIAL.
March 18 – 19, 2017
St Mary’s Academy
Sister Rita Maureen Gym
550 Wellington Crescent (Use Stafford St Entrance)
Starting Times:
Saturday: Court open at 8:00 AM, Matches start at 8:30 AM – Mens & Womens Singles, followed by Mens & Womens Doubles/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: Guaranteed 3 matches
Events: Mens Singles, Womens Singles, Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Cost: 1st Event $55.00, 2nd Event $0.00, 3rd Event $0.00 (Available until Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 11:59 PM)
Includes: Prizes, Saturday Lunch, Shuttles, & Officials
MBA Regional Membership is mandatory. MBA Regional Membership Available During Registration ($10.00)
Late registrations are at the discretion of the Tournament Director and Referee. Accepted late registrations will be charged a $10.00 late fee.
Tournament Description:
Come for a great atmosphere, great prizes, plenty of matches and a tournament that is full of fun and excitement. This 0.5 tier tournament ensures that plenty of ranking points are available without having to compete against "A" players. It is hosted by 17 Wing Badminton Club who have been hosting this tournament for many years now.
For full policy on B&C Eligibility, please click HERE
Winners of the B Finals will have their name go down on the record as seen below:
Other Information:
Shuttles: Mavis 350 Nylon Shuttles will be used.
Refund Policy: Badminton Manitoba does not permit refunds of MBA Memberships or Tournament Registration Fees unless accompanied with 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 Badminton Manitoba at kody@badminton.mb.ca or call (204) 925-5679
Draws: Draws will be posted on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 12:00 PM (Noon).
Sponsors:
Watch CBC Sports ‘The Bond’ with Jason Ho-Shue (Markham, ON)
February 16, 2017
Watch Jason Ho-Shue and his Coach Efendi Wijaya feature in CBC’s ‘The Bond’ and Petro-Canada’s Face Program
For Details Click HERE
Watch the Full Feature of the 2016 Petro-Canada Face Program Grant Recipient Jason Ho-Shue – CBC Sport Click on the Link
Module 5 Coaching Clinic (Provincial Coach)
February 15, 2017
Sunday March 5
Winnipeg Winter Club
9:00am – 5:00pm
Download Registration Form Here
Registration Deadline: Tuesday Feb 28 @ 1:00pm
Below is an illustration of how to gain your NCCP Comp Into Certification for badminton. As you can see anyone can enter the Regional Comp Intro stream as there are no pre-requisites.
Photos 2017 Yonex Pal Chawla Manitoba Junior Open
February 14, 2017
Thank you to our Official Media Arts Provider Graham McCallum for the The 2017 Yonex Pal Chawla Manitoba Junior Open Photos.
The Photos are available Here
Respect in Sport Coach Recertification
February 9, 2017
Important Notice About Respect in Sport Coach Recertification
For Details Click HERE
Racquets Pro Shop 2017 Winter Badminton Specials
February 9, 2017
Badminton Sponsor Racquets Pro Shop offering 2017 Winter Badminton Specials
for Details Click HERE
2017 Yonex Interlake Open – Registration Now Open
February 3, 2017
Yonex Interlake Open is from February 24, 2017 to February 26, 2017 – Registration is now open
Register HERE (Same Link for Draws and Results)
Friday, February 24 – Sunday, February 26, 2017
Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School
& Lockport School
Categories & Events:
Open – Mens & Womens Singles, Mens & Womens Doubles, Mixed Doubles
U15/U17/U19 – Boys & Girls Singles, Boys & Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Eligibility:
U13 – Born 2005 or later
U15 – Born 2003 or later
U17 – Born 2001 or later
U19 – Born 1999 or later
Open – No Restrictions
U13/U15/U17/U19/Open Cost:
$35.00 – 1 Event
$50.00 – 2 or 3 Events
MBA Regional Membership is mandatory. MBA Regional Membership Available During Registration ($10.00)
Registration Deadline:
Sunday 19, 2017 @ 11:59pm
Included in Tournament:
3 Matches/Event, Souvenir, Nylon Shuttles, Prizes, Referees and Umpires
Shuttles: Mavis 350 (Yellow Nylon)
Draw Date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday February 22, 2017
Tournament Description
The Interlake Open is the last one of the 4 Rural Super Series and gives an opportunity for adults and U19/U17/U15 to compete and show their talent in Badminton.
Hosted by Selkirk Badmintion Club at Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Seconday School, Selkirk
It is a 0.25 Tournament which is a local tournment perfect for beginners and players with some competitive experience.
Tournament Rules/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 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 ryan@badminton.mb.ca.
Sponsors:
Module 3 Coaching Clinic (Regional Coach) in Brandon
January 27, 2017
Saturday March 4
Vincent Massey High School (Brandon)
9:00am – 4:00pm
Intro to Competition Stream Badminton Coaching
Registration Deadline: Tuesday Feb 28 @ 1:00pm
Below is an illustration of how to gain your NCCP Comp Into Certification for badminton. As you can see anyone can enter the Regional Comp Intro stream as there are no pre-requisites.
Volunteers Needed!!!
January 23, 2017
Volunteers are now being accepted for the YONEX 2017 Canadian Masters Badminton Championships in WINNIPEG!!!
The last time that Manitoba held the Candian Masters Championships was 1993, so there’s no doubt that we’d like to leave a lasting impression on those who come to take part in the 2017 Masters Championships in Winnipeg, April 3-8.
We’re looking for the help of the entire badminton community to help make this a SPECTACULAR EVENT!
Below is an excel sheet with all the volunteer positions that we need filled for the entire week. Whether you talent is working with computers, driving athletes from hotel to venue, or helping set up and run a social event, we need your help!
To volunteer please contact Orlando Athayde at Athayde@shaw.ca with your name, phone number, email address and details of your volunteerism (date, time, role).
Yonex Pal Chawla Manitoba Junior Open
January 18, 2017
Registration is now available for the Pal Chawla MB Jr Open!
PAL CHAWLA MANITOBA JUNIOR OPEN
REGISTER HERE (same link for draws/results)
If you have a 2016-17 Regional Membership, you will be required to Upgrade to a 2016-17 Provincial Membership during the registration process
If you do not hold any membership, you will be required to Purchase a 2016-17 Provincial Membership
Please be sure NOT to purchase any membership for 2017-18
Thursday February 9 – Sunday, February 12, 2017
Winnipeg Winter Club
Categories & Events:
U13/U15/U17/U19 – Boys & Girls Singles, Boys & Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Eligibility:
U13 – Born 2005 or later
U15 – Born 2003 or later
U17 – Born 2001 or later
U19 – Born 1999 or later
Cost:
$30.00 – 1 Event
$45.00 – 2 or 3 Events
MBA Provincial Membership is mandatory. MBA Provincial Membership Available During Registration ($20.00 Annually June-May)
Registration Deadline:
Sunday February 5th @ 11:59pm
Included in Tournament:
3 Matches/Event, Souvenir, Feather Shuttles, Prizes, LiveScore Technology, Referees and Umpires, Professional Photography on Finals Day by Graham McCallum
Shuttles: Yonex AS40 Feather Shuttles
Draw Date: Draws will be posted online Wednesday, February 8, 2017 @ noon
Tournament Description
The Manitoba Junior Open is the first of two junior provincial championships on 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.
This will also be only the 2nd tournament ever in Manitoba that will feature the new Livescore technology. When volunteers or umpires are available, match scores will be shown on live on a TV for all parents/patrons to see!
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 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 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 achawla@winnipegwinterclub.com
Schedule of Play:
All times may vary based on match lengths. Please be aware that matches may be played earlier or later than scheduled and that athletes
are expected to be ready to play.
Thursday, 5:30pm – 10pm – BS & GS
(Players living an hour or more outside of Winnipeg will have their singles matches deferred to Friday)
Friday, 5pm – 11pm – BS & GS
Saturday, 9am – 6pm – BD/GD/XD
Sunday, 9am – 3pm – Finals (A, B, C, D & All Consolations Finals)
Sponsors:
Juniors Bring Home Hardware at WCTC!
January 17, 2017
Congratulations to the U15, U17, and U19 teams on their accomplishments!
Manitoba’s team for the Western Canadian Team Championships headed out to Saskatoon over the past weekend. Despite being delayed by some nasty weather, they battled fiercely and tested their mettle against the best in the west. With their intimidating battle cry of, "We are the buffalo!" and their incredible team spirit, they rallied to place in each junior category.
Congratulations to the U15 team for taking bronze, the U17 team for taking bronze, and the U19 team for taking silver!
U15 Team
"We believe in ourselves. We believe in the dream!"
Back row: Jason Athayde (coach), Sasha St. Pierre, Ghajaayine Senthilkumaran, Sunny Hu
Front row: Lukas Borger, Traytaen Halcrow, Easton George
U17 Team
"Woo woo woo… you know it!"
Back row: Dale Kinley (coach), Chris Wiebe, Noah Koslowsky, René Piché
Front row: Micah Reimer, Krista Dornn, Emalia Sinclair
U19 Team
"1 + 1 = 2"
Back row: Justin Friesen (coach), Kyi Nichols, Ivan Tsang, Jeevan Khanuja (pictured with crutches)
Front row: Claire Meier, Tiffany Tantakoun, Jeanette Ding
2018 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games – Coach and Manager Applications
January 11, 2017
Coach and Manager Applications for Badminton at the 2018 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games now being accepted until Jan 31!
Go to WWW.MANITOBAGAMESBADMINTON.COM for more info!
Regional Boundaries have changed so be sure to check the Technical Package page for more info!
Badminton Canada Call for Coaches- 2017-2020 Quadrennial
January 6, 2017
Badminton Canada Call for Coaches – 2017-2020 Quadrennial includes Coaches for Individual Events throughout 2017 Calendar Season.
There are six separate coach roles/positions that have being defined for selection. These levels outline different opportunities for coaches at different stages in their careers and levels of experience. They are-
1-National Coaches (for the 2017-2020 quadrennial, subject to yearly review)-
a.National Head Coach
b.Junior National Head Coach
c.Para-badminton National Head Coach
2-Event-Specific Coaches (yearly applications for events per calendar year)-
a.Event Lead Coach- Lead (head) coach role at specific international events representing Team Canada at both the Senior and Junior levels for that upcoming season
b.Event Assistant Coach- Assistant coach role at specific international events at both Senior and Junior levels
c.Personal Coaches
NOTE: For the Event-specific coach applications, this call is for the 2017 calendar year. The call for event-specific coaches for the 2018 calendar year will come out in September/October of 2017 (exact date still TBC).
Additional information is in the attached documentation. These include-
-High Performance Plan- Coach Selection Policy – For Detail Click HERE
-National Head Coach Role Description – For Details Click HERE
-Junior National Coach Role Description -For Details Click HERE
-Para-badminton National Coach Role Description – For Details Click HERE
-Event Lead Coach Role Description – For Details Click HERE
-Event Assistant Coach Role Description – For Details Click HERE
-National Coaching Positions Application Form (2017-2020) (.pdf and word versions) – Click HERE
-Event-Specific Coach Application Form (2017) – Click HERE
All interested parties should complete the Coach Application Forms and all the necessary supporting information. The application deadline is January 30th, 2017. The priority will be placed on selecting the National Head Coaches and then selecting the event-specific coaches, with all selections being completed as soon as possible. All selected coaches will begin to be engaged immediately with the BCan staff and the High Performance Committee (as necessary) to implement the strategic plan for the 2017 season.
For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jordan Bridal Directly as this is part of a new direction for Badminton Canada.
Jordan Bridal
High Performance Manager
Badminton Canada
700 Industrial Avenue, Suite 401
Ottawa, ON, K1G 0Y9
Phone: 613-569-2424 ext 102
Phil Allard Tournament
January 5, 2017
Phil Allard Tournament Starting January 22, 2017 – Registration is now Open
For Details Click HERE
Phil Allard Doubles Badminton Tournament starts Sunday January 22, 2017 at 9:00 am
Registration deadline is January 17, 2017 at 11:59 pm.
You can also Register by contacting Mark Spencer Tel# 204-477-7543 Email mspencer@radyjcc.com