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New Executive Director at Badminton BC now hired!

Monday, May 14, 2012

The Executive Director Hiring Committee, comprised of Kieran Nair, Cindy Simpson and Jas Kalsi, reviewed 16 applications based on the job description (click here for job description) and agreed on the six interviews to be conducted during the month of March.   Applicants were not only from BC but from across Canada.  Thank you to all the applicants for showing their interest and taking the time to apply.

Congratulations to our successful candidate Phil Weier!

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Strategic Planning Facilitator Call Out

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Badminton BC in the past few months has been reviewing their existing Strategic Plan and is now in the market for a facilitator to help assist us in the remainder of the process.

The facilitator we are looking for would:

1. Need to have knowledge in provincial sport governance.

2. Need to have experience with assisting or guiding organizations in determining and/or reviewing their:

a) Vision, mission, values & business concept;

b) Core strategies and prioritizing the critical success factors necessary in order to achieve the vision; and

c) Accountability framework including a timeline and the measurement indicators of successful performance.

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Manitoba Badminton Association Provincial Coach Position

Friday, April 27, 2012

The Manitoba Badminton Association is currently accepting applications for the position of Provincial Coach.

Click here for the Provincial Coach Job Description.

The application deadline is Friday, May 11, 2012.

Draws Posted for BC Closed Provincial Championships

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Badminton BC's 2012 BC Closed Provincial Championships will be hosted by and held at ClearOne Richmond Browngate this weekend from April 27-29, 2012.

Sponsored by Yonex, the 2012 BC Closed Provincial Championships Tournament Draws are now available for viewing.

Technical Level 1 Coaching Course Offered in Port Coquitlam

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Badminton BC will be offering a National Coaching Certification Program Technical Level 1 Course in Port Coquitlam the weekend of May 5-6, 2012.  The venue for the course will be ClearOne Badminton POCO.

Course information and registration are provided through Tournament Software at 2012 NCCP Technical Level 1 Course - Port Coquitlam.  The deadline for registrations is Wednesday, May 2nd.

Please note: Space may be limited to 12 participants, please register early.  Registration will be provided on a first come/first serve basis however registrants from outside of the Lower Mainland are given preferred entry to allow for travel arrangement's to be kept, and registrants approved by ClearOne sports will be given preferred entry in exchange for the hosting of this course.  If a maximum number of registrants is reached, any registrants not within the maximum allowed will be notified by email on Thursday, May 3rd with additional course options.

Draws Posted for Ogopogo Masters

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Hosted by and held at the Kelowna Badminton Club, the 2012 Kelowna Ogopogo Masters will be taking place this weekend, April 20-22, 2012.

The 2012 Kelowna Ogopogo Masters Tournament Draws are now available online.

Draws Posted for BC Junior Provincial Championships

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Badminton BC's 2012 BC Junior Provincial Championships will be hosted by Shuttlesport Douglas College Academy at Pinetree Community Centre this upcoming weekend, April 13-15, 2012.

The 2012 BC Junior Provincial Championships Tournament Draws are now available for viewing online.

Vancouver International Junior Badminton Championships & Camp Information

Thursday, April 05, 2012

The 11th Annual Vancouver International Junior Badminton Championships & Camp will be taking place this summer in West Vancouver.  Hosted by and held at the Hollyburn Country Club, this event will encompass both a Tournament (July 14-16) as well as a Camp (July 17-20).  Participants will have the option to enter either the Tournament, or both the Tournament & Camp.

The 11th Annual Vancouver International Junior Badminton Championships & Camp Poster and Tournament Software Registration are now available for viewing.  The entry deadline for both events is Tuesday, July 3rd at 11:59pm.

Corporate Champions Vancouver June 9 & 10

Thursday, April 05, 2012

Badminton BC is a proud Activity Sponsor and we encourage all of our working members to have their affiliated corporations take advantage of this great team and community building opportunity.

Click here for a link to the events' website.

Sport BC Annual General Meeting Information

Thursday, April 05, 2012

Sport BC has announced that the 2012 Sport BC Annual General Meeting will be held Saturday, June 2, 2012.

For more information please see: 2012 Sport BC Annual General Meeting Information Package.

Please note that any Sport BC Board of Directors nominations must be submitted by Badminton BC, another Sport BC Member Organization, or by the Sport BC Directors themselves.

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