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Holiday Office Closure

Please note that Badminton BC will be closed from December 21, 2024, to January 2, 2025. While staff will monitor communications, responses may be delayed until the organization reopens on January 2.

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! 

Announcing Our Affiliated Clubs for the 2024-25 Season

Badminton BC is thrilled to share our full list of affiliated clubs for the 2024-25 season! Affiliated clubs are an essential part of our badminton community, receiving access to resources, event support, and promotional opportunities while contributing to the growth of badminton across the province.

Newly Affiliated Clubs:

  • West Coast Badminton (Premier)
  • Shuttlestars Badminton (Community)
  • Surrey Badminton Club Inc (Community)
  • Kamloops Shuttlers Club (Community)
  • New Birdie Badminton Club (Community)
  • Alberni Athletic Association Junior Badminton Club (Community)

Community Clubs:

  • Abbotsford Badminton Club
  • Badminton Nanaimo
  • Badminton Victoria
  • Campbell River Badminton Club
  • Courtney Badminton Club
  • Cranbrook Badminton Club
  • Enhanced Badminton
  • Epic Racquets Sports Club
  • F-16 Badminton Club
  • Flying Badminton Club
  • Ignite Badminton Club
  • Invermere Badminton Club
  • ISPARC
  • Kairali Amateur Badminton Club
  • Kamloops Badminton Association
  • Kelowna Badminton Club
  • Kimberley Badminton Club
  • Langley Badminton Association
  • Oceanside Mixed Badminton Club
  • PG Shark Sports Club
  • Prince George Ladies Badminton Club
  • Shuttlesport Badminton Academy
  • South Surrey Badminton Society
  • Stage 18 Badminton Centre
  • Sunshine Coast Badminton Club
  • Summerland Badminton Club
  • Terrace Badminton Club
  • Tsawwassen Badminton Club
  • Vector Badminton Club
  • Westlu Badminton Club
  • Whiterock Badminton Club

Premier Clubs:

  • Cordova Bay Community Club
  • ACE Badminton
  • CoSports
  • Drive Badminton Center
  • Vancouver Lawn and Tennis
  • VRC
  • Wing’s Badminton Club

We’re incredibly proud of the vibrant network of clubs working together to grow the sport of badminton in British Columbia.

To see the full list of affiliated clubs and find one near you, visit the Where to Play section on our website.

Interested in affiliating your club with Badminton BC? Join our community today to enjoy exclusive benefits and opportunities! Click here to complete the Club Affiliation Application Form.

Let’s grow badminton together!

Update from the Board: Changes to Composition and Future Plans

Dear Badminton BC Members,

We’d like to share an important update from the Board regarding recent changes to its composition and an overview of our future plans.

Click Here to read the full update.

Thank you for your continued support, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or feedback.

Best regards,
Badminton BC

12/11/2024-Badminton BC Funding: How Grant Money is Used & the Value of Memberships
11/29/2024-Important Update for CSIP Registrants: Missing Information Required
10/17/2024-Public Statement from the Badminton BC Board of Directors

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September & October Competitions Recap

The first two months of the 2024-2025 Badminton BC season has been a cross country ride! Players, coaches and parents participated in 8 tournaments (Junior, Senior and Masters) stretching from Nanaimo, BC to Moncton, NB. The efforts in training, preparation, travel and competition deserve recognition; here are the tournament results from September/October and a special spotlight on certain individual's performance. Great work everyone, we are proud of you for representing Badminton BC and look forward to a stronger rest of season!

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BC Junior Tournaments - October 2024 Update

The purpose of this letter is:
• to review some of the changes that have been implemented for the Junior A Series
• to outline further changes for the Junior A & Junior B Series
• to address some common questions that have been raised

 

Background Information
In recent seasons, tournaments have been filling up faster than ever before. To meet the demand, in some instances, Host Organizing Committees (HOCs) have accepted more entries than their venues can accommodate and/or have put entry limits in terms of numbers.

Unfortunately, this has resulted in long delays in the overall tournament and some top-ranked players not being able to register for tournaments. 

 

Read the full letter here

TRAINING: Right to Be’s Bystander Intervention in Sport

 

Right to Be’s Bystander Intervention in Sport sessions are coming up, and there are four dates to choose from.

 

The training is a great tool to gain practical skills to prevent harm in your sport. The virtual delivery lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and NCCP professional development points are available for participants.

 

This opportunity is open to everyone, including officials, coaches, parents, and athletes at club and provincial level!

 

Registration links:

 

Description of training:

“Safety in sport means environments on and off the field, offices, and boardrooms are all physically safe, while being inclusive, psychologically and culturally safe. To contribute to a positive culture, we can all improve our communication skills, and also feel empowered to do something when conflict arises.  

 

We all have a responsibility to creating a safe environment, but often we don’t know what to do when faced with a situation that may compromise our own safety. Bystander intervention gives individuals tools to intervene the next time they witness harmful behaviour in the sports community. The training will equip you with the five strategies for intervention so you leave feeling more prepared to successfully and safely intervene.

 

When we intervene, we don’t just minimize the impact on the person being harmed. We also start to shift the culture towards that prioritizes respectful sport experiences that are safe for everyone. Alone we can’t shift the culture — but together — our actions matter.”

 

For more information on Right to Be’s 5’ D’s of Bystander Intervention, click here.

BC Winter Games Zone Trials 2 & 6 - Register Now!

Calling all young badminton enthusiasts! We're thrilled to announce the Zone Trials for the 2023 BC Winter Games, featuring Zones 2 and 6. If you were born in 2010 or 2011, this is your chance to shine!

Key Details:

Badminton's legacy in BC depends on YOU! To ensure a thriving future for our beloved sport, we need a strong representation from each zone.

How You Can Make a Difference:

  • Spread the Word: Share this information with your fellow members, students, and anyone eager to join the badminton fun! The more participants, the stronger our badminton community becomes.
  • Registration Link: Direct interested players to the appropriate Registration Link above to secure their spot in these exciting trials.

For urgent inquiries or additional information, reach out to our dedicated Provincial Sport Advisor, Raymond at provincialsportadvisor.bcwgs@badmintonbc.com.

Let's make these trials a smashing success and contribute to the bright future of badminton in BC. Your support and participation are key to our success! 

 

COMPLIMENTARY LESSONS

Wing's Badminton is organizing 2 complimentary badminton lessons this month!

Date: Friday March 17, 2023 (7-18 year old beginners) & Friday March 24, 2023 (7-18 year old with 2+ years training experience)

Time: 4:30-6:30 PM

Place: Peace Portal Alliance Church, South Surrey

If you are interested, register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGJA1LyHZjA_UtO77jrOZiGXgdzD0fRmpS_aRpglxsYT4VxQ/viewform

 

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2022 BC JUNIOR A PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (U11/U13/U15/U17/U19/U23/OPEN)

The 2022 BC Junior A Provincial Championship will be scheduled over two weekends. Please carefully read through the details regarding the age groups and the number events an athlete is allowed to enter.

U15/U19/Open - Weekend 1 = May 27-29, 2022

U11/U13/U17/U23 - Weekend 2 = June 10-12, 2022

Please note: Since this Championship cross over 2 seasons (membership ends at May 31st), you will need to renew your 2022-2023 membership early.  That also means with the new season's membership, you will be able to play more tournaments and 2 Provincial Championship (2023 Provincial Championship will probably be back in April).

If you have any question on membership, please contact: members@badmintonbc.com

U11/U13/U15/U17/U19 REGISTER HERE

U23 / OPEN REGISTER HERE

Tournament Regulations

2022 OGOPOGO MASTERS | BC MASTERS SERIES EVENT #4

Please note the tournament has been cancelled.

All tournament entries will be refunded. If you have any questions, please contact info@badmintonbc.com

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

 

Regulations

2022 Ogopogo Master– BC Masters Series Event #4

DATES
April 22-24, 2022

VENUE LOCATION
Kelowna Badminton Club, Kelowna BC, 1098 Richter St

HOST ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (HOC) CONTACTS
Tournament Director:
Name: Lyndsay Thomson
Phone: (250)-317-6356
Email: programs@kelownabadminton.ca

SEEDING, DRAWS, RANKING Questions?
To be completed by HOC in consultation with Badminton BC Masters Committee

Tournament-Other General Questions
Name: Lyndsay Thomson
Phone: 250-317-6356
Email: programs@kelownabadminton.ca

All Badminton BC Membership Questions
Member Services & Communications Officer
Phone: 604.385.3595 (Voicemail messages will be answered)
Email: members@badmintonbc.com

ENTRY DEADLINES
• Entry Opens: March 20, 2022
• Early Bird Entry Closes: N/A
• Entry Closes: 11:59 pm April 14th, 2022
• Final Late Entry: 11:59pm April 14th, 2022 (additional late entry fee of $20.00 + GST)
• Withdrawal Deadline: 11:59pm April 14th, 2022

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2022 JUNIOR B PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

 

REGISTER HERE

Remember to read the regulations below:

EVENT
2022 BC Junior B Provincial Championship

DATE
April 22-24, 2022

VENUE
Shuttlesport Badminton Academy | 1120 – 550 Sherling Place | Port Coquitlam

INVITATION
Badminton BC invites all eligible players to compete in the 2022 BC Junior B Provincial Championship U13/U15/U17/U19. Below is all the information necessary for a successful and quality championship experience.
Please read carefully below regarding what age groups and the number events a player is allowed to enter as well as who is ineligible to participate.
The Provincial Championship is the season ending competitive event to the Junior B Series in all regions. It is the event that awards the Provincial Championship medals and crowns the gold, silver and bronze medalists!

ONLINE REGISTRTION
• Entry Open: March 19, 2022
• Entry Closes: April 08, 2022 11:59pm (8 days in advance of the championship)
• Final Registration: April 09, 2022 11:59pm (An additional late registration fee of $20.00 + GST)
• Withdrawal Deadline: April 08, 2022 11:59pm
For assistance registering, please contact Badminton BC at members@badmintonbc.com

MEMBERSHIP AND PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

The Championship is open only to those athletes who have met eligibility criteria for participation in the provincial championships. To view the eligibility and ineligibility policy visit: https://www.badmintonbc.com/page/33422/BC-Junior-B-Circuit-Tournaments
Deadline for exemption requests is no later than April 3, 2022 at 9:00 p.m. PDT submitted by email to members@badmintonbc.com. Please add “Request for Exemption” in the subject line. Exemption policy for Junior B will follow the same process as Junior A: https://www.badmintonbc.com/page/33557/Policies-BC-Provincial-and-Canadian-National-Championships
 

SCHEDULE **please note Friday early start time**
Friday | 1:00 pm approximate start time
Saturday | 9:00 AM start time until approximately 9:00pm
Sunday | 9:00 am approximate start time (All Finals)
 

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