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Important Information - Anticipated Shuttle Shortage

Dear Badminton Community,

We have recently received important information from our long-time supporter and sponsor, Victor Racquets Canada, regarding an anticipated shuttle shortage in the coming months. This shortage is due to several factors, including supply chain challenges in duck and goose farming. Additionally, an increased demand for shuttles in China and India, rising feed costs, avian influenza outbreaks, and adverse weather conditions have all exacerbated the issue.

The reduced availability of goose feathers, particularly due to farmers shortening the growth cycle of geese, is expected to lead to a significant price increase for shuttles across all brands. Unfortunately, this will make it difficult to meet demand as shuttle supplies will be lower than usual, and the prices for each new shipment will likely continue to rise as the year progresses.

To prevent potential disruptions to our tournament circuit and long lead times (with estimated delivery times possibly extending to 8 weeks or more), Badminton BC is organizing a bulk order for Victor Blue (Junior B) and Victor Green Champion One feather shuttles. We encourage our affiliated clubs to consider pre-ordering now to mitigate the risk of shortages.

As your provincial sport organization (PSO), our goal is to ensure that our clubs and members have access to quality shuttles throughout the season while keeping costs as manageable as possible. We are extending a special bulk order offer for affiliated club members, with a minimum order of 100 tubes per club to qualify for the discounted pricing through our PSO connection.

Please let Badminton BC know if you are interested in participating in this bulk purchase by replying no later than October 2nd 2024, to secure your club’s order and benefit from bulk pricing.

We appreciate your attention to this matter and are here to help ensure the continued success of badminton in our community, despite these challenging times.

Sincerely,
Badminton BC

Complimentary Junior Lessons at Wing's Badminton

We’re excited to share an offer for our Badminton BC members. One of our premium affiliated clubs, Wing's Badminton, is offering complimentary Junior group lessons! These sessions are perfect for beginners aged 6-9, offering zero-based training with an NCCP certified coach. Each lesson is 1.5 hours long and will run from 3:30-5 PM on the following dates: Sept 26th, Oct 17th, Nov 14th, Dec 12th.

Location: 120-11820 Horseshoe Way, Richmond
Ready to sign up? REGISTER NOW
For any questions, feel free to email info@sjbc-online.com or visit Wings Badminton.

We hope to see you on the court! 🏸

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Vancouver Racquets Club - Employment Opportunity

VRC is seeking an efficient, energetic and motivated General Manager with a passion for community and sport, to oversee the daily management of all aspects of the Club operations, while working closely with the Board of Directors on both strategic and operational initiatives.

 

If interested in this opportunity, please refer to the Careers section of the VRC website for the full job description, and submit your resume and cover letter to celine@vrc.bc.ca.

 

09/18/2024-5 Day Notice of 2024 AGM
09/12/2024-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy
09/11/2024-Summary of Changes for Tournament Play (2024 - 2025 Season)

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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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2022 HOLLYBURN JUNIOR A OPEN | BC JUNIOR A SERIES EVENT #2

 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Regulations


2022 Hollyburn Junior A Open – BC Junior A Series Event #2

DATES
March 25-27, 2022

VENUE LOCATION
950 Crosscreek Road, West Vancouver BC V7S 2S5

HOST ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (HOC) CONTACTS
Tournament Director:
Name: Julia Chen
Phone: 604-913-4528
Email: badminton@hollyburn.org

SEEDING, RANKING Questions?
Email: tournaments@badmintonbc.com

DRAW Questions?
Email: badminton@hollyburn.org

All Badminton BC Membership or Tournament Entry Questions
Name: Nancy Mak | Member Services, Events & Communications Officer
Phone: 604.385.3595 (Voicemail messages will be answered)
Email: members@badmintonbc.com

ENTRY DEADLIINES
•Entry Opens: Feb 10, 2022
•Entry Closes: 11:59pm March 16, 2022
•Final Late Entry: 11:59pm March 18, 2022 (additional late registration fee of $40.00 + GST)
•Withdrawal Deadline: 11:59pm March 18, 2022

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New PHO restrictions - Dec 17, 2021

 

I am sure you have heard today that there will be some updates on the Provincial Gatherings and Events Order coming into effect on Sunday, December 19 at 11:59pm and until at least January 31, 2022.

  • One of the updates is Sports Tournaments are on hold until January 31, 2022 or further notice. Viasport is trying to get clarification on the definition of “Tournaments” .
  • Regular league play continues to be allowed, as is travel for those games. Viasport is also working on to define “regular league play” .
  • Seated events in venues with a 1,000+ person capacity must limit to 50% capacity.
  • Requiring the BC Vaccine Card for all organized events of all sizes and ensuring the QR code is scanned at the events


The Provincial Gatherings and Events Order will be updated soon, in the meantime you can see the Province’s news release here

With these new updates, all the tournaments that we are planning for December and January will have to be postponed until further notice.  They are listed below.

Once we have any new updates from Viasport, we will be in contact with you again.

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