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2013-2014 Tentative BC Circuit Tournament Scheduling

Friday, June 07, 2013

Following a communication to some past “sanctioned” and “non-sanctioned” event hosts, outlining the proposed structure of this circuit, tentative dates and venues for BC Junior and BC Senior Circuits were decided among those who engaged in the process. BC Masters Circuit dates and venues have also been recorded and based on historical tradition.

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Olympian Toby Ng Visits Chehalis Community School

Friday, June 07, 2013

On May 31st, I was given the opportunity to go out to the Sts'ailes (Chehalis) Community School out near Agassiz, BC, to coach a badminton clinic for the day.

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Badminton BC Membership Renewal Open for the 2013-2014 Season

Friday, May 31, 2013

Badminton BC membership renewals and new member registrations are now being accepted by Badminton BC for the 2013-2014 badminton season.  The 2013-2014 membership season commences on June 1, 2013.

To help support the growth and development of badminton, it is encouraged that all badminton clubs and facilities in the Province of British Columbia register their members, players, coaches, officials, and other badminton supporters with membership in Badminton BC on an annual basis.

For individuals that participate at a club, facility, or school that has chosen not to register its membership with Badminton BC on an annual basis; or for individuals that do not have a club/facility/school affiliation, you may also renew or register your membership directly with Badminton BC.

To renew/register your Badminton BC Membership for 2013-2014, please either:

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Membership Development Support Grant Recipients

Friday, May 24, 2013

Congratulations to the following clubs that were successful in their applications for 2012-2013 Membership Development Support Grants:

  • Kelowna Badminton Club ($600)
  • Prince George Racquets Club ($150)
  • Terrace Badminton Club ($150)
  • Vector Badminton Club ($150)
  • Westlu Badminton Club ($150)

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Congratulations to British Columbian XXII Pan Am Junior Invitees

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Badminton Canada has extended invitations to nine British Columbian athletes to participate at the 2013 Pan American Junior Championships.  The event will be held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from July 21-28, 2013.

At the Championships there will be both a Team Event portion, held from the 21st-23rd, and an Individual Events portion, held from the 24th-28th of July.

The BC Athletes include: Benny Lin (Team Event and U19BS), Duncan Yao (Team Event and U19BS), Christin Tsai (U19GS), Joshua Liu (U19XD), James Ho (U17BS), Kylie Cheng (U17GS and U17GD), Jenna Wong (U17GD), Kevin Luo (U15BD), and John Tam (U15BD).

Congratulations to our BC athletes on being selected to play at the XXII Pan American Junior Championships!

Five BC Players Representing Team Canada at Sudirman Cup 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Team Canada is off to Malaysia to participate at the 2013 Sudirman Cup (World Mixed Team Championships), including five BC players: Phyllis Chan, Christin Tsai, Adrian Liu, Derrick Ng, and Toby Ng.

For more information read Badminton Canada's Team Canada at Sudirman Cup 2013 press release.  You can also follow updates and live scoring for the next 10 days online at Sudirman Cup 2013.

Two Technical Level 1 Coaching Courses Offered this June in Victoria and Vancouver

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Badminton BC will be offering two National Coaching Certification Program Technical Level 1 Coaching Courses this June.

The first course will be taking place in Victoria at the Cordova Bay Community Hall the weekend of June 14-15, 2013, and the second course will be taking place in Vancouver at the Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club the weekend of June 29-30, 2013.

For more information and for registration for these courses please go to:

Badminton Canada Board of Directors Call for Applications

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Badminton Canada is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to engage in leadership roles with their organization. They are looking for individuals to sit on their Board of Directors and be involved with the various standing and planned committees that help shape and direct their activities and programs.

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Call for Applications – Coaches and Sport Managers for Team BC at 2014 North American Indigenous Games

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council) is accepting applications for Coach and Sport Manager volunteer positions to serve on Team BC for various sports for the 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG).

The 2014 NAIG will take place July 20-27, 2014 in Regina, Saskatchewan.  Team BC will include approximately 500 athletes, coaches and mission staff participating in 13 sports.

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2013 BC Closed Provincial Championships Open Draws Posted

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Badminton BC in conjunction with Black Knight Ace Badminton Centre will be hosting the 2013 BC Closed Provincial Championships at Black Knight Ace Badminton Centre in Richmond from April 19-20, 2013.

Draws for the Open Provincial Championships are available for viewing at 2013 BC Closed Championships.

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