Program News and Updates

Badminton BC Athletes Top In Nation!

February 5, 2013

The 2013 Yonex Canadian National Championships took place at the Gatineau Sports Centre in Gatineau, QC last week from January 30th to February 2nd, 2013.

Of British Columbian Note:

• BC athletes took home 10 out of a possible 24 medals.
• All of the 10 medals were either Gold (MS, MD x2, WD, XD) or Silver (WS, MD x2, WD, XD).
• There were only 8 BC participants in a field of 105 Canadians.
• Congratulations to Bobby Milroy on being the first person to win Men's Singles National Titles spanning over a decade since 1948.
• Congratulations to Phyllis Chan on winning her first Open National Title in Women's Doubles.
• There is a bright future ahead for Christin Tsai who won 2 Silver Medals in Women's Singles and Women's Doubles at the young age of 17.

For a full recap of the event please read Badminton Canada's 2013 Yonex Canadian National Championships Post-Event Press Release.

 

Badminton Canada Players Association Fourth Quarter Report

January 22, 2013

Written by Chairperson Toby Ng – BC Athlete and Olympian.

Highlights from the national badminton scene including the BC Senior Elite, an interview with local phenom Christin Tsai on her experience at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Chiba, Japan and information on the upcoming exhibition in Richmond, BC featuring Peter Gade.

Badminton Canada Players Association Fourth Quarter Report 2012

 

Team BC brings home Silver at 2013 Western Canada Team Championships

January 14, 2013

After a competitive selection process which displayed the exceptional level of talent and commitment of many of our young BC athletes, Team BC for the 2013 Western Canada Team Championships was selected as the following:

Coach - Thushan De Silva
Manager - Phyllis Chan

U14 – Ruiqi He, Jodi Fei, John Tam, and Steven Lu
First Alternates – Arianna Auyeung and Jonah Lee

U16 – Dora Chien, Jasmine Li, Antonio Li, and Jeffrey So
First Alternates – Kylie Cheng and Felix Law

Click "Read more" below for a full Team BC event summary from Manager, Phyllis Chan.

At 6:20pm Pacific Time on January 10th, 2013, Team BC left the beautiful city of Vancouver to head to Saskatoon for the Western Canada Team Championship.  Nothing could have prepared the team for their late night arrival in the land of snow.  The team was bombarded by cold winds and snow as we walked around the deserted airport rental lot searching for our designated cars.  Everyone was very tired by the
time we were able to retire to our rooms at the Ramada.

The next day proceeded smoothly as everyone adjusted to the life of moving as a pack.  Team BC, renamed Team Bacon due to the tantalizing smell of bacon wafting from the kitchen, played Manitoba in the afternoon and pulled off an astounding win of 14-0.  On Saturday morning, the team was up and awake for their early match against Alberta at 9am.  The team lost the tie with the close score of 6-8.  Later that afternoon, they triumphed over Saskatchewan and qualified to replay Alberta for the gold on Sunday.

On day of the team finals, things were heating up between Alberta and Team Bacon (BC).  Team cheers of 'Do it for the bacon!' roused those on the court to play harder than they have ever played before.  Unfortunately despite everyone's best efforts, Team Bacon lost to Alberta with a score of 10-4 with many matches playing to three sets.  Team BC was awarded silver for their hard work.

Thushan De Silva, coach of the team, would like to commend all of the players for their spirit and is very proud of everyone's performance.  He would also like to thank the players' coaches and parents for their
continued support and Phyllis Chan (myself), manager, for her work this weekend.

Highlights of the weekend include John Tam and Jodi Fei's singles matches against Alberta.  Whether they were leading or a few points behind, they never stopped fighting for themselves and the team.  I also want to praise Ruiqi He and Jodi Fei's fantastically synchronized warcry for doubles.  It was absolutely amazing to see the normally quiet and reserved Ruiqi step up her game.  I hope she will continue to do so in the future.  Not to be outdone, Dora Chien, Steven Lu, and Jasmine Li were the steady anchors of the team with their consistent performance.  Throughout the weekend, they provided the team with crucial points that guaranteed at least a silver for BC.  Lastly but not the least, Jeffrey So and Antonio Li played very well against the top two players in Alberta and must be credited with the best attitude and humour on and off the court.

This weekend has been full of ups and downs and the team has stuck together the entire time.  Throughout the weekend, many memories and friendships have been made.  Poor Antonio will be called 'Fat Tony' by me for a while and I will continue to hold a grudge against Jeffrey So for lying to me during Big 2.  Feel free to ask anyone from the team about their stories and their experiences from representing BC at the Western Canada Team Championship.  I am sure their stories will make you laugh at least once.  To the team, take care and keep training hard.

Until next time,

Phyllis Chan

2012-13 Athlete Assistance Program - Applications Open

November 29, 2012

The BC Athlete Assistance Program (BC AAP) is an athlete-centred program of financial assistance funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Sport Branch of the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and administered through viaSport. The program seeks to recognize high performance athletes who are participating in programs offered through a provincial sport organization or post-secondary institution and competing in recognized national or international competitions to relieve some of the pressures associated with training and competition needs.

 

Application and eligibility to receive 2012-2013 Badminton BC AAP funding will be used in determining disbursements of all future Badminton BC High Performance funding initiatives for the remainder of this fiscal year ending May 31st, 2013.

All forms are to be completed and documentation submitted electronically to Badminton BC no later than Friday, December 21st, 2012 by 5:00 pm PST.

 

Please read the complete application package thoroughly and completely prior to submission.  Failure to submit an acceptable application will impact individual funding levels.

 

Download the 2012-13 Badminton BC AAP Application Guidelines

Download Appendix 1 in Word format to complete and submit electronically

Download Appendix 2 in Excel format to complete and submit electronically

Download the 2011-12 Badminton BC Rankings (U16, U19, and Open as of July 31st, 2012)

 

2012/13 Targeted Athlete List Published

September 5, 2012

In partnership with Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, Badminton BC provides an annual list of targeted athletes for CSC-P Carding consideration.

2012/13 Targeted Athlete List

If you are on the list please contact your local to CSC-P location to undergo an intake session and/or acquire further information of the services available to you.

 

2013 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Selection Information

September 4, 2012

2013 Western Canadian Team Championships – Jan. 11-13, 2013, Saskatchewan

 

Team Size

The minimum team size for the Western Canadian Team Championships will be one (1) team of two (2) U14 males, two (2) U14 females, two (2) U16 males, and two (2) U16 females.  One (1) Coach and one (1) Manager will be selected by the Badminton BC Performance Committee.  The selected Coach and Manager will be of opposite gender.

 

Team Selection

The minimum team size will be chosen for each of the U14 (born 1999 or later) and U16 (born 1997 or later) categories by adding the points from each athlete’s singles results from their top two (2) of the first three (3) Badminton BC Junior Circuit events of the 2012/13 season.   The athlete with higher points will be selected for the team.  In the event of a tie athletes participating in Doubles and Mixed Doubles as a partner of another selected team member, and athletes participating in all 3 events will be given preference.  The final decision will be approved by the Badminton BC Performance Committee.
                   Point Values
          Winner               638 points
          Finalist               533 points
          Semi Finalist       439 points
          Quarter Finalist   345 points

One (1) additional athlete in each age group and gender may be selected at the discretion of the Badminton BC Performance Committee.

 

Selection Events
          September 21-23 2012   VLTBC Junior Open
          November 9-12 2012      Remembrance Day Tournament
          December 7-9  2012       Island Junior Open

*Athletes must attempt to play all three (3) selection events to be eligible.
Athletes who are unable to attend a selection event, however would like to maintain eligibility for consideration, must forward a notice of their inability to attend, description of why they cannot attend, and a signed professional verification making note of the reason for non-attendance to Badminton BC prior to that event taking place.

 

Cost to the Athlete
There will be a cost of $450 per athlete, for those athletes selected to the team.  The entry fee will include return travel from YVR, accommodation in Saskatchewan, a Team BC uniform, an event reception, and event souvenir in addition to the competition.

Appeals
Any appeal of these criteria must be received prior to 4:00pm PST September 14th, 2012 and include a signed endorsement from a coach.

Any appeal of non-selection must be received prior to 4:00pm PST December 17th, 2012 and clearly identify which criteria were met by the athlete and not acknowledged by the Badminton BC Performance Committee.

Any appeals can be sent via email to Executive Director Phil Weier at philw@badmintonbc.com

 

2011-12 Athlete Assistance Program Update - Appeals Deadline

February 23, 2012

Please note that the deadline for BC Athlete Assistance Program appeals has changed from February 15, 2012 to February 29, 2012 at 4:00pm.

The BC Athlete Assistance Program (BC AAP) is an athlete-centered program of financial assistance funded by the Province of British Columbia and administered by the Sport Branch of the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. The program seeks to recognize high performance athletes who are participating in programs offered through a provincial sport organization or post-secondary institution and competing in recognized national or international competitions to relieve some of the pressures associated with training and competition needs.

 

National Coaching Program - Coach Invitations

February 10, 2012

On behalf of Badminton Canada I would like to inform you of the opportunities for coaches to become involved in the National Team Program over the next two years and beyond.  We wish to expand the number of coaches working with our National Team athletes and the National coaches.  We will be offering opportunities for coaches to travel with the National Team and National Team coaches, and gain experience with managing teams of athletes at international competitions.

The opportunities will be open to any coaches who are NCCP Level 3 or higher certified, have paid their Badminton Canada Champions Club fee and who are members of Coaches of Canada.  For those who are not members of Coaches of Canada the membership application process can be found here: Coaches of Canada - Application Process.

We will accept applications from coaches who are not currently Coaches of Canada members provided they attain membership prior to any trips representing Badminton Canada.  Coaches selected to attend an event will have their travel and accommodations paid for and will receive an honorarium.

We will be looking for coaches for the following specific events and positions over the next two years:

2012 Pan Am Junior Championships	22nd-29th July	Edmonton (AB) Canada	Team event head coach, Individual event support coaches (2 positions)
2012 Pan American Championships	8th-14th October	Lima, Peru	Team and individual event assistant coach (1 position)
2012 World Junior Championships	25th October- 3rd November	Chiba, Japan	Team and individual assistant coach (1 position)
2013 Sudirman Cup	End of May	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Team assistant coach (1 position)
2013 Pan Am Junior Championships	End July- Start August	Location to be determined	Team event head coach, Individual event support coaches (2 positions)
2013 World Championships	August	Guangzhou, China	Assistant coach (1 position)
2013 Pan American Championships	2nd week of October	Location to be determined	Team and individual event assistant coach (1 position)
2013 World Junior Championships	End October- Start November	Location to be determined	Team and individual assistant coach (1 position)
2014 Thomas/Uber Cup Preliminaries	February	Location to be determined	Thomas/Uber assistant coaches (1 position)

Additional opportunities may also become available depending on funding levels.  If you are not able to commit to any of the events listed above, but are still interested in the program and other potential activities, we encourage you to submit your information.

In addition to the above listed program, Badminton Canada is also looking to expand the scope of our National Coaches program.  We currently have two National Coach positions for the National Team and will be looking to increase the number of coaches and transition to additional coaches for the next Olympic cycle.  The National Team coaches are responsible for assisting National Team athletes with their training programs, competition programs and will be designated as head coaches for major international events like those listed above and the Commonwealth Games, Pan American Games, Commonwealth Youth Games, Youth Olympics and Olympic Games.  National Team coaches will also be responsible for monitoring National Team athletes and working with their personal coaches.  We are also planning to create a Junior National squad that will require National Coach oversight.  The minimum requirements for involvement in the National Coaches program are the same as for the event coaches’ pool.

To indicate your interest in the two coaching programs please send the following information:

1. Event Coaches Pool

• Cover Letter
• CV including references
• Letter of support from your Province
• Verification documentation of coaching levels and Coaches of Canada membership or indication of timeline to become a member
• If you have specific event requests please include them in your cover letter

2. National Coaches Program

• All of the information listed under Event Coaches Pool documentation
• An essay outlining your experience working with top level National athletes at the junior or senior level and your reasons for wanting to join the program.

All documentation should be sent to nationalteam@badminton.ca

The deadline for applications is May 21st, 2012.

If you have any questions about the coaching opportunities please feel free to contact me.

National Coaching Program - Coach Invitations (pdf)

Sincerely,

Kyle Hunter
Executive Director
Badminton Canada
khunter@badminton.ca
613-569-2424 ext 101

 

Team BC Victorious at Western Canadian Team Championships

January 16, 2012

Team BC at Western Canada Team Championships, January 13, 14, & 15, 2012, Winnipeg Winter Club, Manitoba.

BC was victorious in the U14/U16 combined team event defeating Alberta, in the Gold Medal Match.

Representing BC in the U14's were Jeffrey So, Jack Lin, Kylie Cheng, Jenna Wong, and Samantha Zheng.  The U16 team members were Christie Choy, Jasmine Li, James Ho and Calvin Che!  The coach was Harry Pan from Ace Badminton Club and the manager was Cindy Simpson.

The format of the event was round robin with 2 singles in each age category for males and females.  The singles event was ranked 1 and 2 and once we declared our singles players, we had to stay with that.  The events involving females we were able to change in the U14 as we had 3 players.

The qualifying event was a full round robin and we easily defeated Manitoba 2, Manitoba 1 and Saskatchewan with strong performances by all including our youngest player Samantha Zheng who won all of her matches in singles, doubles and mixed.

On Saturday afternoon, our fourth tie of the event, we played Alberta.  By this time, travel, change of climate, different food and time began to catch up to us.  However, the U14's despite strong play and close losses ended the tie 3 - 4.  The U16's knew they had to work hard and did so winning the tie 4 - 3 which meant that we were tied with Alberta overall 7 - 7 and into the Sunday gold medal match.

We had a pretty restful remainder of the day and on Sunday am, they were ready to go.

The format is such that two events were played at one time.  Jeffrey So and Jack Lin set us up for the start of success!  Although Jeffrey had lost to Byron Holcek of AB in singles the day before, he was on fire, focussed and fought to win his three game match.  On the next court was Jack Lin working hard for every point and although he lost the match 20-22 in the second game he demonstrated a fighting spirit which carried over to the girls.  Kylie Cheng literally flew about the court defeating her opponent.  Jenna had a very tall opponent in Monica Cowper to whom she had lost the previous day.  In this round, Jenna was on task and business like.  She won in the third game.  After the match, she said that was the best she had played and she surprised herself as to how well she moved about the court!

Next the U16 men took to the courts.  Calvin Che in our #1 position played Ty Lindeman.  On Saturday, Calvin lost to Ty in three.  Sunday was a different story, Calvin came out following his game plan and won in two.  Meanwhile on the next court, James was quickly winning his match. These two also set the tone for the U16's and the team.  The women took to the courts for their singles.  Jamine Li had a tough match with Alberta's no. 1 and although she lost both matches her scores, movement and shots were much better on Sunday.  Christie Choy easily won her singles as well.

The doubles were next.  The U14 team of Jeffrey and Jack avenged their Saturday loss to Alberta with a strong win over the same team.  The girl's team repeated their win from the day before.  The U16 girls of Christie and Jasmine had lost a three game tough match the day prior but on Saturday, they were victorious in another three game match pulling out the win 22- 20 in the third!  The U16 boys did not fare as well, losing to the team they had defeated the day before in three in a very close match.

Onto the mixed!  One of the longest matches on Saturday was the U16 mixed that Kylie Cheng and Jeffrey So played against AB prevailing in three, 21 - 17.  Sunday was a different story.  This focussed confident pair, playing a combination of mixed and doubles, defeated the same Alberta pair convincingly.  The U16 team of Christie Choy and James Ho had a very tough match on Saturday winning 25 - 23, 21 - 16 and repeated the win on Sunday with similar scores of 21 - 15, 23 - 21.

We finished the event with a team score of 11 - 3.  Broken down the contribution to the final medal results were U14, 6 - 1 and U16, 5 - 2.

This event was well run by Ryan Giesbrecht, the Executive Director of the Manitoba Badminton Association and hosted by Archie Chawla and the Winnipeg Winter Club.

Thanks to all the parents who welcomed us home yesterday at YVR with hugs, kisses, flowers and candy!

Coach Harry Pan, who did a wonderful job of coaching the players, and I were very proud of the way our players behaved, represented our province and performed the whole weekend!

For full event results go to Tournament Software at: 2012 Western Canadian Team Championships

Respectfully submitted,

Cindy Simpson
Team Manager,
Western Canada Team Championship Team!

 

Badminton BC is Now Accepting Applications for the 2011-12 BC Athltete Assistance Program

January 13, 2012

The BC Athlete Assistance Program (BC AAP) is an athlete-centered program of financial assistance funded by the Province of British Columbia and administered by the Sport Branch of the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. The program seeks to recognize high performance athletes who are participating in programs offered through a provincial sport organization or post-secondary institution and competing in recognized national or international competitions to relieve some of the pressures associated with training and competition needs.

Badminton BC will be using athlete's application and eligibility to receive 2011-2012 Badminton BC AAP funding in determining disbursements of all future Badminton BC High Performance funding initiatives for the remainder of this fiscal year.

The deadline for submissions is Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 4:00 pm PST.

 

Please read the application package thoroughly and completely prior to submission.  Failure to submit an acceptable application will impact individual funding levels.

Download the 2011-12 Badminton BC AAP Application Package

Download the 2010-11 Badminton BC Rankings (U16, U19, and Open as of July 31st, 2011)

 

2011-2012 Athlete Assistance Program Update

December 21, 2011

As a condition of our financial support from the Sport Branch of the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Badminton BC is required to have our BC Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) selection criteria approved by a representative of the Sport Branch.  We are in the final stages of this approval process, however we should inform you that it will not be complete until the first week of January due to the holiday season.

If you are keen to start researching the necessary information to apply (we have not proposed any drastic changes from previous years' selection criteria), please review last years' 2010-11 AAP Application Package here.

A special note that this year Badminton BC will be providing additional high performance athlete support outside of our Athlete Assistance Program.  Your application for AAP funding and the information submitted through your 2011-12 AAP selection criteria will weigh heavily in your eligibility for this additional high performance support.  If you are a performance badminton player in need of financial support, we encourage you to apply for Badminton BC AAP funding.

 

2012/13 Badminton Canada AAP Criteria

December 20, 2011

Badminton Canada has released information regarding the Badminton Canada Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) criteria for the 2012/13 carding cycle.
 
The criteria can be found on Badminton Canada's website at: Badminton Canada Athlete Assistance Program and by PDF at 2012-2013 Badminton Canada Carding Cycle.

Please note the following important information on page 2:
 
Badminton Canada is changing its carding cycle as follows:
 

	AAP carding cycle	# of months with AAP support
2012-2013	November 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013	7 months
2013-2014	June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014	12 months

 

Western Canadian Team Championships Team Selection, Coach, and Manager Information

November 3, 2011

The 2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Selection Criteria, as well as information regarding the WCTC Coach and Manager positions have now been published by the High Performance Committee of Badminton BC.  The event will taking place in Winnipeg, MB from January 13-15, 2012.

Information regarding these opportunities can be found in the following documents:

1. 2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Selection Information (pdf)
2. 2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Coach Information (pdf)
3. 2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Manager Information (pdf)

For additional WCTC information, please contact Phil Weier, Acting Executive Director - Technical & Programs at philw@badmintonbc.com or 604-333-3599.

 

2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Selection Information

November 3, 2011

Western Canadian Team Championships – Jan. 13-15 2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Team Size

The minimum team size for the Western Canadian Team Championships will be one team of two U14 males, two U14 females, two U16 males, and two U16 females.  One Coach and one Manager will be selected by the Badminton BC VP High Performance.  The selected Coach and Manager will be of opposite gender.

Team Selection

Athletes will be chosen for each of the U14 (born 1998 or later) and U16 (born 1996 or later) categories by adding the points from each athlete’s singles results from the first three Badminton BC Junior Elite Ranking Circuit events of the 2011/12 season.   The athlete with higher points will be selected for the team.

Point Values
Winner –                638 points
Finalist –                 533 points
Semi Finalist –         439 points
Quarter Finalist –     345 points

Selection Events

September 23-25    2011 VLTBC Junior Open
November 11-13     2011 Remembrance Day Tournament
December 9-11       2011 Island Junior Open

Cost to the Athlete

There will be a cost of $450 per athlete, for those athletes selected to the team.  The entry fee will include return travel from YVR, accommodation in Winnipeg, a Team BC uniform, an event reception, and event souvenir in addition to the competition.

Appeals

The “tentative” Western Team Championships team will be announced by December 14th.  Visit the Badminton BC website at www.badmintonbc.com for the team list.

Deadline for receipt of written appeals will be December 19th by 4:00pm PST and should be sent to:

Badminton BC
c/o Kieran Nair VP High Performance
252-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond BC
V7B 0A2

Final team list will be announced December 21st, 2011.

2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Selection Information (pdf version)

 

2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Coach Information

November 3, 2011

Job Title:        2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Coach

Responsible to:    Kieran Nair (Badminton BC’s Vice President – High Performance)

Project Timeframe:    January 12 – 15, 2012

Performance Goal:    To win a Team Gold Medal

Main Objectives:
•    To Coach the 2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team during the event and at any team training camps prior to the event, as applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Full NCCP Level 3 Certification
•    Experience coaching athletes at the National level
•    Excellent communication skills
•    Available to attend the 2012 Western Canadian Team Championships in Winnipeg, Manitoba departing the evening of Thursday January 12th and returning the evening of Sunday January 15th, 2011                                                
•    Member in good standing of Badminton BC
•    Pass a criminal records check

Other:
•    This is a volunteer commitment however; approved travel expenses associated with attendance of the Western Canadian Team Championships will be reimbursed by Badminton BC.
•    The 2012 Western Canadian Team Championships team will also be supported by a Team Manager, of opposite gender.

Selection Process:
•    Deadline for submission of application is November 28, 2011.
•    Successful applicant will be determined by December 5, 2011.
•    Application to include a cover letter and resume
•    Selection Committee is made up of the Badminton BC VP-HP and Acting E.D. Technical & Programs.  Final decision to be approved by the Board of Badminton BC.
•    Applications to be submitted to the Badminton BC office, Attention: Kieran Nair, VP High Performance.

2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Coach Information (pdf version)

 

2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Manager Information

November 3, 2011

Job Title:        2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Manager

Responsible to:    Kieran Nair (Badminton BC’s Vice President – High Performance)

Project Timeframe:    January 12 – 15, 2012

Performance Goal:    To win a Team Gold Medal
Main Objectives:
•    To Manage the 2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team during the event and coordinate any team communications prior to the event.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
•    Demonstrated ability and experience leading and managing teams
•    Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
•    Available to attend the 2012 Western Canadian Team Championships in Winnipeg, Manitoba departing the evening of Thursday January 12th and returning the evening of Sunday January 15th, 2011
•    Member in good standing of Badminton BC
•    Pass a criminal records check
•    NCCP Certification is an asset
•    Experience coaching and leading athletes at the provincial level is an asset

Other:
•    This is a volunteer commitment however; approved travel expenses associated with attendance of the Western Canadian Team Championships will be reimbursed by Badminton BC.
•    The 2012 Western Canadian Team Championships team will also be supported by a Team Coach, of opposite gender.

Selection Process:
•    Deadline for submission of application is November 28, 2011.
•    Successful applicant will be determined by December 5, 2011.
•    Application to include a cover letter and resume
•    Selection Committee is made up of the Badminton BC VP-HP and Acting E.D. Technical & Programs.  Final decision to be approved by the Board of Badminton BC.
•    Applications to be submitted to the Badminton BC office, Attention: Kieran Nair, VP High Performance.

2012 Western Canadian Team Championships Team Manager Information (pdf version)

 

Report on the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games

September 22, 2011

The Games were held in Kamloops from August 9th to August 14th. Badminton was scheduled during the week of August 11th – 14th.  The Kamloops Host Society, the City of Kamloops, worked extremely hard for 4 years to ensure that we all had the best possible experience at the Games. And let us not forget to mention the volunteers who worked tirelessly to help achieve this goal.

A total of 8 teams participated from the Western Provinces and Territories, with 5 men and 5 women from each team.  The competition format was Round Robin – head to head results “tie format”, followed by finals.

We are very proud of our team for winning the gold medal.  This would not have been possible without the self-motivation, dedication, and team spirit of our players.  Clinton Wong and Christin Tsai, our Team Captains, were instrumental in leading our team to victory.  Clinton and Christin were selected to carry the BC flag at the Closing Ceremonies, and to receive the Western Canada Summer Games Cup which Team BC won for the 10th consecutive time.  A special mention here of you, Phil Weier, Julia Chen (VP High Performance), and Ken Thiesen, for the hours of preparatory work and support.  I would like to make mention here of the players and recognize the efforts of their personal high performance coaches who are continuing to work towards their long-term development:

Clinton Wong – Hollyburn – Coaches Julia Chen and Alex Wong
Sam Dunner – VLTBC – Coach Ram Nayyar and Thushan De Silva
Christin Tsai/Nathan Choi/Benny Lin/Eileen Wong/Vanora Lo – ClearOne – Coaches Darryl Yung, Sandiarto, and Ronne Runtulalo
Candice Ip – Victoria – Coach Keith Anton
Katrina Cheng – Ace – Coach Harry Pan
Duncan Yao – VRC – Coaches Calvin Holoboff and Ximing Yao

My participation as Coach at the Games, close on the heels of the Canada Winter Games, has been very challenging and gratifying.  I would like to thank the Province of BC through the Team BC Program, Board and Staff of Badminton BC, Team Manager Lisa Davison, Mission Staffer Cindy Simpson, Team BC Mental Performance Consultant Lauren Jones, Chef de Mission Irene Schell, Assistant Chef Bruce Wasylik, Performance Director Marc Bowles, and especially the athletes for the opportunity to help lead Team BC Badminton to victory at these Games.

Regards,

Abdul Shaikh
2011 Western Canada Summer Games Team Coach

 

Western Canada Summer Games Team Announcement & Manager Application

June 3, 2011

Badminton BC is currently accepting applications for the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games Team Manager.  Please click here to download the Team Manager application.

I am pleased to announce Badminton BC's 2011 Western Canada Summer Games Team:

Male:                                Female:                           Team Coach:
Sam Dunner                       Christin Tsai                      Abdul Shaikh
Clinton Wong                      Vanora Lo
Nathan Choi                        Candice Ip                       Team Manager:
Benny Lin                           Katrina Cheng                   TBD
Duncan Yao                        Eileen Wong

Sincerely, 

Julia Chen
Badminton BC - VP High Performance

 

Report on 2011 Canada Winter Games - Badminton

June 2, 2011

The Canada Winter Games is one of only a few key multi-sport games opportunities for athletes to experience before they strive to reach the podium at the ultimate multi-sport games: The Olympics!

The more opportunities that athletes have to experience the unique (and challenging) aspects of multi-sport games, starting with the first games on the athlete pathway - the BC Winter Games - the greater their chance to succeed at the highest level, which is the goal of High Performance athlete development.  As such, the 2011 Canada Winter Games will help shape the future success of many of the team members as they move on to higher levels of competition.

Team BC for the 2011 Canada Winter Games was chosen by the High Performance Committee, based on a series of trials starting in August 2010, and concluding in December 2010.  The Coach and Manager were recruited through an application process and individual recruitment in 2010.

Team BC was made up of the following:

Phyllis Chan (Team Captain)
Christin Tsai
Vanora Lo
Vivian Yan
Tina Chen
Clinton Wong (Male Captain)
Nathan Choi
Eric Hsu
Duncan Yao
Benny Lin

Abdul Shailkh – Coach
Lisa Davison – Manager

Team BC was also supported by former VP – High Performance Chris Trenholme who served as member of the Team BC Mission Staff assigned to Badminton at the Games in week two.  The role of Team BC Mission Staff is to serve as liaison between the team and the overall Team BC and host society operation, ensuring as smooth experience as possible (i.e. transportation, accommodations, food, medical services, etc.).  The goal of the mission staff is to insulate the coach, manager and team to allow them to focus on what is most important—practice, rest, recovery, and performance.

This team was a unique mix of some top national level athletes like Phyllis Chan, but also contained many younger players with very promising futures, like Christin Tsai, Nathan Choi, Clinton Wong, Eric Hsu, and even younger players like Duncan Yao, Benny Lin, and Vanora Lo.  Many of these players are eligible to compete for Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.  I predict, based on their performances, that BC can look forward to winning more medals in 2015.

There were many performance highlights from these Games, including the following:
•    Silver Medal in the Team Event, defeating Alberta and Quebec along the way, and narrowly losing to Ontario in the final three matches to two.
•    Gold Medal in Mixed Doubles, won by Christin Tsai and Nathan Choi
•    Silver Medal in Women’s Singles, won by Phyllis Chan
•    Bronze Medal in Women’s Singles, won by Christin Tsai
•    Fourth Place in Mixed Doubles for Phyllis Chan and Eric Hsu
•    Quarterfinal results for Benny Lin and Clinton Wong in Men’s Singles
•    Quarterfinal results for Vanora Lo and Vivian Yan in Women’s Doubles
•    Quarterfinal results for Duncan Yao and Benny Lin in Men’s Doubles

On a personal note, there were many outstanding examples of team leadership, camaraderie, and Team BC cheer, led by Team Captain Phyllis Chan and Male Captain Clinton Wong, but exemplified by the entire team.

Some interesting human interest highlights include the following:
•    My first try at eating lobster at the team dinner at a restaurant in Halifax
•    Almost losing my way back from the restaurant in Halifax
•    Vanora’s BC Flag Cape and cheering battle with a New Brunswick fan in the team event
•    The different team cheers—including pre-team tie, after a match, and during  a match once we got to 21 points
•    Lisa Davison’s leadership and care for the team
•    Team BC rocking the house with its horns, noise makers, sunglasses, and clappers

Feedback for the future

While there were many things that went well with the overall Team BC selection, preparation, and performance for and at the Canada Winter Games, please consider the following items for the 2015 Canada Winter Games and beyond:
•    Pool of female athletes was very low from which to choose the team.  Consider ways to ensure a greater pool of female athletes for next time that still focuses on the appropriate Long Term Athlete Development Model stage (Train to Compete).
•    Coach selection and recruitment was challenging and was concluded much later than anticipated.  This has the risk of taking away from the best preparation possible (i.e. the sooner the coach is selected, the sooner he/she can work with the athletes on preparation).
•    Greater education and promotion is needed to the Membership on the value and importance of multi-sport games like the Canada Winter Games is for Long Term Athlete Development (see comments above), as well as the importance that Badminton BC places on its participation in this event (i.e. BC Government looks very closely at how well each PSO performs).
•    Overall, there needs to be a continued effort to bring together all High Performance coaches in BC so there is greater “buy-in” on Provincial opportunities like the Canada Winter Games and overall High Performance initiatives that bring together all athletes together as Team BC.  While there are many great things happening at the club/program level, there does not seem to be much support of an overall Team BC program that unites everyone towards a common goal.

I would like to thank the Province of BC through the Team BC Program, Board and Staff of Badminton BC, Team Manager Lisa Davison, Mission Staffer Chris Trenholme, Team BC Mental Trainer Rob Roy, Chef Ajay Patel, Assistant Chef Judy Joseph, Performance Director Marc Bowles, and especially the athletes for the opportunity to help lead Team BC Badminton at these Games. Thanks to Anna Rice who gave an inspirational talk, and provided the team with a lot of motivation. Thank you to the Personal Coaches Darryl Yung, Ronne Runtalao, and Sandiarto Liauw (Clearone), Calvin Holoboff and Ximing Yao (Vancouver Racquets Club), and Keith Anton (Badminton Victoria) – they have done a splendid job.  On my part, I attended their training sessions in Vancouver.

Julia Chen, Phil Weier, and Ken Thiesen are to be commended for their untiring efforts in coordinating all the activities which led to a very successful event.

I have many wonderful memories that will stay with me for a life time.

Respectfully submitted,
Abdul Shaikh, ChPC
Head Coach – Team BC
Canada Winter Games

 

 

2011 Western Canadian Team Championships information posted.

Click here to view Athlete Selection Criteria, Coach Application, or Manager Application

 

Hello Athletes and Coaches,
 
If you are on the 2011 Canada Winter Games “Long-List” you are invited to register for the Badminton BC CWG Trial 1 - August 27th – 29th, 2010.
 
*If you are a 2010/11 Team BC “Training to Win” Program invitee and have not submitted a signed Athlete Agreement by 5:00pm PST Monday August 16th, 2010 you will be removed from the “Long-List” and no longer eligible to try-out for the Canada Winter Games team.
 
Enter Online Now: http://tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=13FEC393-BD19-403B-A793-F7B1C66F80CE
 
Date – August 27th – 29th, 2010
 
Venue – ACE Badminton Centre
 9151 Van Horne Way, Richmond BC, V6X 1W2
 
Time – Friday, August 27th       5pm-9pm (Singles)
Saturday, August 28th 10am-2pm (Doubles)
Sunday, August 29th    10am-2pm (Mixed Doubles)
(please check draws on August 25th for more exact start times)
 
Registration Deadline – August 23rd, 2010
          ** Absolutely NO LATE ENTRIES will be allowed.
*** If you are registering for doubles and/or mixed doubles you must register with a partner on the 2011 Canada Winter Games “Long-List”.
 
Format – All events with more than 5 entries will compete in a Round-Robin pool play with a crossover elimination playoff.  Events with 5 or fewer entries will compete in a Round Robin draw.
 
This will be the first of three Canada Winter Games badminton trial camps, full 2011 Canada Winter Games Team BC badminton eligibility and program information published here.
 
This trial will be open to the 2011 Canada Winter Games “Long-List”.  From this camp we will determine the 2011 Canada Winter Games “Short-List” (top 8 male and top 8 female athletes) as follows:
• top four men’s singles athletes;
• top four women’s singles athletes;
• top men’s doubles team;
• top women’s doubles team; and
• top mixed doubles team.
Note: Should all eight male and/or eight female athletes not be chosen as per above, the Selection Committee will choose the remaining male and female athletes, based on overall results from the Trials Competition. Athletes with results in all three events will be given greater consideration over athletes with results in only two or one event.
 
All athletes on the “2011 Canada Winter Games Short-List” must then compete in a second trial camp (October 29-31st, 2010 – Venue TBD).
 
Thanks,
 
Phil Weier
 
2011 Canada Winter Games “Long-List”

 

Tina Chen	VRC	Calvin Holoboff	Billy Yu	RPRO	Harry Pan	Clinton Wong	VRC	Calvin Holoboff
Vivian Yan	BVIC	Keith Anton	Ken Fung	C1	Darryl Yung	Victor Yap	KBC	Lyndsay Thomson
Zarah Cheng	C1	Darryl Yung	Jeremy Cote	BVIC	Keith Anton	Jacky Chan	SSDCA	Al Mawani
Phyllis Chan	C1	Darryl Yung	Riley Trottier	BVIC	Keith Anton	Nathan Choi	C1	Darryl Yung
Sarah Kong	VRC	Calvin Holoboff	Jensen Ly	C1	Darryl Yung	Zedric Ho	C1	Darryl Yung
Jessica Leung	ACE	Harry Pan	Jacky Tsao	RPRO	Harry Pan	Sam Dunner	VLTBC	Ram Nayyar
Margaret Cameron	VLTBC	Ram Nayyar	Norman Sieu	SSDCA	Al Mawani	Jason Ong	RPRO	Harry Pan
Daphne Cheung	C1	Darryl Yung	Terrence Ma	C1	Darryl Yung	Jason Sun	C1	Darryl Yung
Melinda Ng	SSDCA	Al Mawani	Eric Hsu	C1	Darryl Yung	Karl Haebler	VLTBC	Ram Nayyar
Emily Chung	BVIC	Keith Anton	Dennis Cheng	VRC	Calvin Holoboff	Victor Yang	C1	Darryl Yung
Helen Ip	BVIC	Keith Anton	Damian Yeung	VRC	Calvin Holoboff	Jason Wong	SSDCA	Al Mawani
Sylvia Wan	BVIC	Keith Anton	Ross Prager	BVIC	Keith Anton	Matt Downton	Vernon	Lyndsay Thomson
Michelle Lee	BVIC	Keith Anton	Tony Chen	C1	Darryl Yung	Benny Lin	RPRO	Harry Pan
Vanora Lo	C1	Darryl Yung	Bradley Low	VRC	Calvin Holoboff	Duncan Yao	VRC	Calvin Holoboff
Christin Tsai	C1	Darryl Yung	Matthew Lim	C1	Darryl Yung

 

 

 

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June 2010 High Performance Program Invites

June 18, 2010

Below is the list of invites to the 2010/11 Badminton BC “Training to Win” High Performance Program (for correction of errors in Club or Coach of Record please email Technical Director, Phil Weier at philw@badmintonbc.com).  These athletes are selected based on their performances of the eligibility criteria posted here.  Reminder that we are always accepting applications for addition to the program, all applications must include a letter of support from the athletes Level 3 coach outlining a rationale of why the athlete should be considered (click here for further details).

 

High Performance Camp Update - Eligibility

June 10, 2010

As published in our 2010/2011 Team BC Training to Win Program criteria:

Adding Athletes into Program Mid-Season

The High Performance Committee, with input of the athlete’s coach, will consider the in-take of athletes into the program at any time, based on demonstrated ability.
The Level 3 Coach for the athlete must submit a supporting letter requesting that the athlete to be added to the program mid-season.

With the High Performance Camp happening June 28th – July 2nd, 2010 we are inviting coaches to submit any recommendations for athletes not appearing on the list below to be considered for inclusion in the 2010/2011 Team BC Training to Win Program.  To avoid the athlete missing out on his/her opportunity to attend the High Performance Camp, the HP Committee will receive any applications (supporting letter from Level 3 coach must be included) prior to the end of business day June 18th, 2010.  The HP Committee will reply back to all applications the following week so that the athlete is aware of his/her eligibility to participate in the Camp.

Please email your application (with supporting letter) to Badminton BC Technical Director – Phil Weier: philw@badmintonbc.com by 5:00pm Friday June 18th.

Current 2010/2011 Team BC Training to Win Program candidates:

Timothy Ma

2010 High Performance Camp Update

June 8, 2010

The Badminton BC Training to Win (T2W) High Performance Camp will be occuring June 28th – July 2nd, 2010.  Registration is open to 09/10 and 10/11 T2W Program Athletes, with a registration deadline of June 18th, 2010.  Eligible athletes should receive an invitation email from Technical Director, Phil Weier.  If you have questions regarding your eligibility please contact Phil at philw@badmintonbc.com.

Non-T2W coaches may also register by June 18th, 2010, if you would like to view the Team BC Sessions as well as some National Team Sessions at the discretion of Badminton Canada.  Cost for coaches is $25/session.

Click here for full details and registration.

Nationals Results - High Performance Funding

May 25, 2010

As mentioned in our March 25th update, Badminton BC through the High Performance Program is able to provide up to $5000 of direct athlete funding, based on results of our 2009/10 Team BC – Training to Win athletes at their age specific National Championships.  Funding recipients are:

• Phyllis Chan
• Nathan Choi
• Sam Dunner
• Lydia Jiang
• Alvin Lau
• Jessica Leung
• Melody Liang
• Benny Lin
• Adrian Liu
• Vanora Lo                           
• Derrick Ng
• Anna Rice
• Christin Tsai

Our congratulations goes out to these athletes for their exceptional results and all other BC athletes who represented us at Nationals this year.

2011 Western Canada Summer Games Criteria

April 23, 2010

Background:

The Western Canada Summer Games are held every four years, and are the showcase of our Training to Compete (T2C/U19), as per Badminton Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD). The Western Canada Summer Games contest a Team Event.

The 2011 Western Canada Summer Games will be held August 5-14 in Kamloops, BC.

Team Goal:

To win a gold in the team event.

Team Composition:

• Five male athletes, born in 1992 or later;
• Five female athletes, born in 1992 or later; and
• One Manager and One Coach, of which one must be female and one must be male.

Selection Committee:

The Selection Committee for the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games Team will consist of the members of the High Performance Committee (HPC), with input from the selected Coach and Team Manager. The HPC will select the final Games roster and, with input from the selected Coach and Team Manager, determine the doubles and mixed doubles partnerships.

Athlete Eligibility:

• Athletes must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
• Athletes must be members in good standing with Badminton BC.
• Athletes must have been invited to participate in, and have accepted the invitation to, join the “Team BC – Training to Win” program for the 2010/11 and 2011/12 years, starting June 1, 2010. Criteria for selection to the 2010/2011 program was published in January 2010.
• Athletes must not be current national senior team members and/or holding a current senior card (as defined by Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistance Program), nor represented Canada in the Pan American Games, Commonweath Games, Olympic Games, Thomas Cup, Uber Cup, or World Championships.
• Athletes must be available for any pre and post-selection training opportunities planned by the HPC and/or Team Coach.
• Athletes must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games Technical Package.
• Athletes must have participated in a minimum 3 Provincial Series events, not including Provincial Championships. Eligible events to be identified by the BBC HP and Competitions Committees prior to the start of the 10/11 season.

Team Selection Criteria:

Athletes will be chosen based on the following:

1.    All age eligible athletes qualifying for the 2010/2011 and 2011/12 “Team BC – Training to Win” programs and who have accepted the invitation to join the programs in both years, constitute the long-list of eligible athletes, called, “2011 Western Canada Summer Games Long-List.” Based on a formal request from a coach, other athletes may be added to the 2010/2011 “Team BC – Training to Win” program by the High Performance Committee, prior to the end of November 2010, thus being included in the “2011 Western Canada Summer Games Long-List.”

2.    All athletes on the “2011 Western Canada Summer Games Long-List” to compete in two Trials Competitions (December 2010 and February 2011). The Selection Committee will select the top eight male athletes and top eight female athletes to form the “2011 Western Canada Summer Games Short-List,” from the Trials Competitions as follows:

• top four men’s singles athletes;
• top four women’s singles athletes;
• top men’s doubles team;
• top women’s doubles team; and
• top mixed doubles team.

Note: Should all eight male and/or eight female athletes not be chosen as per above, the Selection Committee will choose the remaining male and female athletes, based on overall results from the Trials Competitions. Athletes with results in all three events will be given greater consideration over athletes with results in only two or one event.

3.    The Selection Committee decides the final list of athletes (including one male alternate and one female alternate) from the “2011 Western Canada Summer Games Short-List,” by the following:

• The Committee will select the top four males and top four females based on head to head results from events in the following order of priority:

1. Both Trials Competitions;
2. National Criteria
   a.    Badminton Canada U-19 National Junior Elite Circuit Events held between September 2010 and April 2011;
   b.    2011 National U-19 Championships;
   c.    2010 National U-16 Championships;
3. Provincial Criteria
   a.    2011 U-19 Provincial Championships;
   b.    2010 U-16 Provincial Championships;
   c.    BC Junior Circuit Event results in the 10/11 Season

• The Committee will select one male and one female based on each individual athlete’s ability to assist the team, “To win a gold in the team event.”

Note: Athletes added in the T2C (U19) or T2T (U16) age categories to the “2010/2011 Team BC – Training to Win” program after November 2010 will not be eligible for selection to the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games Team.

Selection Timeline:
 

• January 2010 – HPC published the 2010/2011 “Team BC – Training to Win” selection criteria.
• June 2010 – HPC invites all athletes who meet the 2010/2011 “Team BC – Training to Win” selection criteria to join the program.
• July 2010 – All athletes to confirm participation in the 2010/2011 “Team BC – Training to Win” program.
• Up through November 2010 – HPC adds further athletes into the 2010/2011 “Team BC – Training to Win” program (if applicable).
• November 2010 - HPC to publish “2011 Western Canada Summer Games Long-List.”
• December 2010 – HPC to announce the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games Team Coach and Manager.
• December 2010 – Trials #1 – Date to be decided pending release of 10/11 Provincial and National competitions schedules.
• February 2011 – Trials #2 – Date to be decided pending release of 10/11 Provincial and National competitions schedules.
• March 2011 – HPC to publish “2011 Western Canada Summer Games Short-List”
• June 2011 – Selection Committee to publish final team of five male athletes, five female athletes, one male alternate, and one female alternate.
• July/August 2011 – Team Training to be determined.
• August 5-14 2011 – Western Canada Summer Games in Kamloops, BC.

Appeal Process:

Athletes and Coaches may submit an appeal to the Appeals Committee for non-selection based on the following grounds:

• Selection was not made according to the rules; or
• There was reasonable apprehension of bias or conflict of interest by selector(s).

A deposit of $50 is required for an appeal; it is refunded if the appeal is successful. Appeal must be in writing to Badminton BC and post-marked within two weeks of the selection date.

Other:

For information on the Kamloops 2011 Western Canada Summer Games - http://2011wcsg.ca/

BC Junior Provincial Championships Results

April 12, 2010

2009-2010 Athlete Assistance Program Recipients

March 26, 2010

Team BC Training Camp Update and Funding Announcement - High Performance

March 25, 2010

2009/10 Team BC - Training to Win Athletes and Coaches

March 2, 2010

Selection Criteria for the 2010/11 Team BC - Training to Win Program is already posted in the High Performance section.
 
The HPC wishes all athletes and coaches the best in the coming months.
 
Regards,
Chris Trenholme
VP High Performance

2011 Canada Winter Games - Coach & Manager Applications

March 2, 2010

Open Nationals Results - BC mines for Gold!

February 8, 2010

Gold for BC in the 2010 Western Canadian Team Championships

2010-2011 Team BC "Training-to-Win" Program Selection Criteria

January 19, 2010

Background
 
In 2009, based on consultation with the high performance coaches in our province, the High Performance Committee (HPC) developed and implemented the very first “Team BC – Training to Win” program. This program is driven by Badminton Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD), and fully supports Badminton Canada’s High Performance Plan, with the goal of developing and supporting athletes in BC that will go on to be supported by Badminton Canada at the National Team level.

The “Team BC – Training to Win” program consisted of selected high performance athletes that fall into four key stages of development in LTAD:

• Training to Win (T2W) – Open Category/U-23
• Learning to Win (L2W) – U-23
• Training to Compete (T2C) – U-19
• Training to Train (T2T) – U-16

The 2009 “Team BC – Training to Win” program selected athletes based on results from the 2009 Provincial and National Championships. Athletes were invited to join the program in September 2009, with programming continuing until the end of the Badminton BC membership year of May 31, 2010. It was the decision of each athlete whether he/she decided to join the program.

The 2010-2011 Program will begin June 1, 2010 and conclude May 31, 2011.

2010-2011 Selection Criteria

To qualify for one of these stages in the 2010-2011 program, athletes must have achieved the following, based on results from the 2009/10 competitive season:

T2W

• Quarterfinals or better at the 2010 National Championships; or
• 2010 BC Closed Champion

L2W (Open/U-23)

• Finalist or better at the 2010 U23 National Championships (athlete must not be eligible for U23 competition in the following season); or
• Quarterfinals or better at the 2010 U-23 National Championships (athlete must be entering at least his/her second year of U23 in the following season); or
• Finalist or better at the 2010 BC Closed Championships (athlete must be entering at least his/her second year of U23 in the following season);

T2C (U-19)

• Quarterfinals or better at the 2010 U19 National Championships (athlete must be entering U23 in the following season); or
• Top 16 or better at the 2010 U19 National Championships in singles, or quarterfinals or better in doubles or mixed doubles at 2010 U19 National Championships (athlete must be entering second or last year of U19 in the following season); or
• Finalist or better at the 2010 BC U19 Championships (athlete must be entering U23 in the following season); or
• Semi-finalist or better at the 2010 BC U19 Championships (athlete must be entering second or last year of U19 in the following season).

T2T (U-16)

• Quarterfinals or better at the 2010 U16 National Championships (athlete must be entering first year of U19 in the following season); or
• Top 16 or better at the 2010 U16 National Championships in singles, or quarterfinals or better in doubles or mixed doubles at 2010 U16 National Championships (athlete must be entering last year of U16 in the following season); or
• Semifinalist or better at the 2010 BC U16 Championships (athlete must be entering first year of U19 in the following season); or
• Quarterfinalist or better at the 2010 BC U16 Championships (athlete must be entering last year of U16 in the following season); or
• Finalist or better at the 2010 U14 National Championships (athlete must be entering first year of U16 in the following season); or
• 2010 BC U14 Champion (athlete must be entering first year of U16)

Adding Athletes into Program Mid-Season

The High Performance Committee, with input of the athlete’s coach, will consider the in-take of athletes into the program at any time, based on demonstrated ability.

The Level 3 Coach for the athlete must submit a supporting letter requesting that the athlete to be added to the program mid-season.

Athlete Agreement

Once invited, athletes will be asked to sign an agreement with Badminton BC. The agreement outlines obligations that the athlete must fulfill, as well as the programs and services available to the athletes, as provided by Badminton BC and its partners.

Program Highlights
 
Some of these key opportunities and services provided to athletes include:

• Group Training Camps for athletes each LTAD stage several times during the year. Scheduling based on input from coaches;
• Consultation with each athlete’s designated individual coach on annual planning and periodization;
• Access to sport science and other support services through Canadian Sport Centre – Pacific and PacificSport Centres throughout BC;
• Eligibility for consideration to receive BC Government Athlete Assistance Program funding (AAP);
• Eligibility for consideration to be selected to identified inter-provincial team competitions such as the 2010 Western Team Championships (T2T stage)
• Eligibility to be part of the pool of athletes for selection to Team BC for the 2011 Canada Winter Games (T2C/L2W)* and 2011 Western Canada Summer Games (T2C).
• “Training to Win – Team BC” clothing;
• Eligibility for consideration to receive athlete travel subsidies to National Championships and other National Team/Jr. Team competition (budget permitting);
• Other services and opportunities as they become available.

*Note: Athletes added after July 2010 in the L2W (U23) or T2C (U19) age categories will not be eligible for selection to the 2011 Canada Winter Games Team.
 
It is up to each athlete whether he/she decides to join the program.

2011 Canada Winter Games Team Selection Criteria

January 19, 2010

Background:

The Canada Winter Games are held every four years, and are the showcase of our Learning to Win (L2W) and Training to Win (T2W) athletes, as per Badminton Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD). The Canada Winter Games contest both a Team Competition and all five individual events. Athletes can compete in a maximum of two individual events.

At the 2007 Canada Winter Games, Team BC captured the Team Gold Medal, plus seven medals in the individual events, including all three medals in mixed doubles.

The 2011 Canada Winter Games will be held February 11-27 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Badminton competition will take place in week two of the Games.

Team Goal:

To win a gold in the team event and all five individual events.

Team Composition:

• Five male athletes, born in 1988 or later;
• Five female athletes, born in 1990 or later; and
• One Manager and One Coach, of which one must be female and one must be male.

Selection Committee:

The Selection Committee for the 2011 Canada Winter Games Team will consist of the members of the High Performance Committee (HPC), with input from the selected Coach and Team Manager. The HPC will select the final Games roster and, with input from the selected Coach and Team Manager, determine the doubles and mixed doubles partnerships.

Athlete Eligibility:

• Athletes must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
• Athletes must be members in good standing with Badminton BC.
• Athletes must be have been invited to participate in, and have accepted the invitation to, join the “Team BC – Training to Win” program for the 2010/2011 year, starting June 1, 2010. Criteria for selection to the 2010/2011 program will be published in January 2010.
• Athletes must be available for any pre and post-selection training opportunities planned by the HPC and/or Team Coach.
• Athletes must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in the 2011 Canada Winter Games Technical Package.

Team Selection Criteria:

Athletes will be chosen based on the following:

1.    All U23 and U19 athletes qualifying for the 2010/2011 “Team BC – Training to Win” program and who have accepted the invitation to join the program, constitute the long-list of eligible athletes, called, “2011 Canada Winter Games Long-List.” Based on a formal request from a coach, other athletes may be added to the 2010/2011 “Team BC – Training to Win” program by the High Performance Committee, prior to the end of July 2010, thus being included in the “2011 Canada Winter Games Long-List.”

2.    All athletes on the “2011 Canada Winter Games Long-List” to compete in a Trials Competition (August 2010). The Selection Committee will select the top eight male athletes and top eight female athletes to form the “2011 Canada Winter Games Short-List,” from the Trials Competition as follows:

• top four men’s singles athletes;
• top four women’s singles athletes;
• top men’s doubles team;
• top women’s doubles team; and
• top mixed doubles team.

Note: Should all eight male and/or eight female athletes not be chosen as per above, the Selection Committee will choose the remaining male and female athletes, based on overall results from the Trials Competition. Athletes with results in all three events will be given greater consideration over athletes with results in only two or one event.

3.    All athletes on the “2011 Canada Winter Games Short-List” compete in a second Trials Competition/Camp (October 2010).

4.    All athletes on the “2011 Canada Winter Games Short-List” compete in a third Trials Competition/Camp (late November/early December 2010).

5.    The Selection Committee decides the final list of athletes (including one male alternate and one female alternate) from the “2011 Canada Winter Games Short-List,” by the following:

• The Committee will select the top four males and top four females based on head to head results from events in the following order of priority:

1. All three Trials Competitions;
2. Badminton Canada National Elite Circuits Events held between September and December 2010;
3. Badminton Canada National Junior Elite Circuit Events held between September and December 2010;
4. 2010 National Championships;
5. 2010 National U-23 Championships;
6. 2010 National U-19 Championships;
7. 2010 Provincial Championships;
8. 2010 U-19 Provincial Championships;

• The Committee will select one male and one female based on each individual athlete’s ability to assist the team, “To win a gold in the team event and all five individual events.”

Note: Athletes added in the L2W (U23) or T2C (U19) age categories to the “2010/2011 Team BC – Training to Win” program after July 2010 will not be eligible for selection to the 2011 Canada Winter Games Team.

Selection Timeline:

• January 2010 – HPC publishes 2010/2011 “Team BC – Training to Win” selection criteria.
• June 2010 – HPC invites all athletes who meet the 2010/2011 “Team BC – Training to Win” selection criteria to join the program.
• July 2010 – HPC adds further athletes into the 2010/2011 “Team BC – Training to Win” program (if applicable).
• July 2010 – All athletes to confirm participation in the 2010/2011 “Team BC – Training to Win” program.
• July 2010 - HPC to publish “2011 Canada Winter Games Long-List.”
• August 2010 – HPC to announce the 2011 Canada Winter Games Team Coach and Manager.
• August 2010 – Trials #1 to determine “2011 Canada Winter Games Short-List.”
• October 2010 – Trials #2 and Camp. Date/location to be determined.
• Late November/early December 2010 – Trials #3 and Camp. Date/location to be determined.
• December 2010 – Selection Committee to publish final team of five male athletes, five female athletes, one male alternate, and one female alternate.
• January/February 2011 – Team Training to be determined.
• February 11-27, 2011 – Canada Winter Games, Halifax, NS.

Appeal Process:

Athletes and Coaches may submit an appeal to the Appeals Committee for non-selection based on the following grounds:

• Selection was not made according to the rules; or
• There was reasonable apprehension of bias or conflict of interest by selector(s).

A deposit of $50 is required for an appeal; it is refunded if the appeal is successful. Appeal must be in writing to Badminton BC and post-marked within two weeks of the selection date.

Other:

For information on the Halifax 2011 Canada Winter Games - http://www.canadagames2011.ca/en/home/default.aspx

For information on the Canada Games - http://www.canadagames.ca/Content/HomePage.asp?langid=1

Update from Chris Trenholme, Vice President - High Performance

Friday, January 15, 2010

Dear Fellow Members:
 
On behalf of the High Performance Committee of Badminton BC, I am happy to provide our first update of 2010 on what's happening in the area of high performance and the "Team BC - Training to Win" Program for this year and beyond.

Athlete Assistance Program Application Package - due January 15th, 2010

January 5, 2010

The criteria and application package for the 2009/10 BC Athlete Assistance Program is due January 15th.  Click here for the document.

Please note that all forms must be submitted by the deadline along with supporting documents.  Final 2008-2009 BC Rankings are posted below. In most instances, past results can be found online through Tournament Software (click here).

Badminton BC, through the assistance of the Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport and Ministry of Housing and Social Development, has received funding to help cover...

coaching, training, and travel expenses to our top high performance athletes--those in our Training to Win (Open), Learning to Win (U23), Training to Compete (U19), and potentially some in the Training to Train (U16) age groups. The criteria is based on objective performance measures from the past season (i.e. competition results and rankings).

Among other requirements, athletes must have been invited and accepted the invitation to join Badminton BC's "Team BC - Training to Win" program for the 2009/10 season, to be eligible for funding.
 
The High Performance Committee of Badminton BC encourages all "Team BC - Training to Win" athletes to submit an application. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2010.
 
Sincerely,
Chris Trenholme
Chair, High Performance Committee
VP - High Performance

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High Performance Update - Team BC "Training to Win" Program

September 30, 2009

Dear Badminton BC Members:
 
The Badminton BC High Performance Committee, when designing the High Performance Plan and "Team BC - Training to Win" program, ensured that effective communication, promotion, and education were key objectives, as we believe it's important for our membership to gain a better understanding about the High Performance Committee, its plan, Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD), and our partnership with Badminton Canada's High Performance program. To that end, we look forward to keeping you informed as we move along.
 
Background
The Committee, in its earliest stages, discussed the need to bring back a unified "Team BC" concept to our province that seemed to be lacking. Some of the high performance coaches at the table were part of a Team BC program in days gone by that they believed was of benefit to the athletes at that time. And, the majority of the coaches at the table identified the lack of high performance planning and programming by Badminton BC over the past several years.
 
At the same time, Badminton Canada was refining its High Performance Plan to provide programming and services to our nation's elite Learning to Win (U23) and Training to Win (Open) athletes while starting to implement its LTAD model.
 
So, as our Committee became a smaller working group, we began to incorporate these objectives into our own plan:
•    to work closely with Badminton Canada's high performance planning and LTAD model; and
•    to provide opportunities to bring all of our top British Columbia athletes together at the Training to Train (U16), Training to Compete (U19), Learning to Win (U23), and Training to Win (Open) levels while allowing their individual coaches, clubs, and programs to be their continued base of operations for development.

Let me stress the second bullet again: The Badminton BC "Team BC - Training to Win" program is meant to support the individual athlete, his/her individual coach(es), and club by providing enhancement programs and services to our top athletes, where applicable, and opportunities to help build a cohesive group of Team BC athletes from wherever they are in the province. This program is not intended to create a separate training group from the one in which the athlete is already a participant, but simply to enhance and support the training experience of those athletes.
 
For example, should a selected athlete choose to join the program, he/she would be able to access a wide range of potential sport system programs and services like the Canadian Sport Centre - Pacific and PacificSport, potential funding opportunities through the Province of BC's Athlete Assistance Program or other athlete travel subsidies (budget permitting), and eligibility for selection to Team BC interprovincial team competitions like the annual Western Team Championships for our Training to Train (U16) athletes, the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games for our Training to Compete (U19) athletes, and the 2011 Canada Winter Games for our Training to Compete (U19) and our Learning to Win (U23) athletes.
 
There may also be some opportunities throughout the year to bring each stage of athlete together where they can access coaching by other Team BC coaches and other national/international coaches, spar with invited national/international athletes, and get to know their fellow athletes better--all essential to building a strong Team BC.
 
Next Steps
The High Performance Committee is in the process of inviting the athletes who met the criteria for the 'Team BC - Training to Win' program for 2009/2010. Letters are on their way to athletes now (with a copy to each athlete's identified coach, where applicable), and we hope to announce the final list of athletes in the program in late October.
 
From there, athletes and their personal coach would meet with one or more members of the Committee to discuss their participation in the program for the season. Part of this meeting would include signing an 'Athlete Agreement' outlining the obligations of both Badminton BC and the athlete, and a chance to ask questions and share information.
 
Also, you will soon see posted on the Badminton BC website the team selection criteria for the 2010 Western Team Championships and BC Athlete Assistance Program criteria for the 2009/2010 season. Application forms for the BC Athlete Assistance Program for 2009/2010 will be available shortly.
 
Later on this Fall, we will post the selection criteria for the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games and 2011 Canada Winter Games.
 
As always, please do not hesitate to contact the Committee should you have any questions or feedback.
 
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work diligently to ensure the membership, our clubs, coaches, and athletes are kept up to date on our plans and activities.
 
We value each and every athlete, coach, club, volunteer, and member in our province, and look forward to working with you in the coming season.
 
Sincerely,
Chris Trenholme
VP - High Performance

High Performance Plan

July 18, 2009

Dear High Performance Players:

As promised, the Badminton BC High Performance Committee is committed to providing updates on our High Performance Plan (HPP) and “Team BC – Training to Win” Program for the 2009/10 season.

Currently, the HP Committee consists of the following members:

•    Chris Trenholme, VP – High Performance, Chair

•    Phil Weier, Technical Director, Badminton BC

•    Ram Nayaar, Level 5 Coach, Badminton Canada National Coach, and Head Professional of Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club

•    Keith Anton, Professional Coach, based in Victoria

Most recently, the Board of Badminton BC approved a motion confirming that Badminton Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD) will form the foundation of all future programs and planning; this includes High Performance.

The HP Committee has developed a plan that incorporates Badminton Canada’s LTAD, and fully supports Badminton Canada’s High Performance Plan, with the goal of developing and supporting athletes in BC that will go on to be supported by Badminton Canada.

The “Team BC – Training to Win” program consists of selected high performance athletes that fall into four key stages of development in LTAD:

•    Training to Win (T2W) – Open Category/U-23

•    Learning to Win (L2W) – U-23

•    Training to Compete (T2C) – U-19

•    Training to Train (T2T) – U-16

To qualify for one of these stages in the program, athletes must have achieved the following, based on results from the 2008/09 competitive season:

T2W/L2W (Open/U-23)

•    Quarterfinals or better at 2009 Senior or U-23 National Championships; or

•    2009 BC Closed Champion

T2C (U-19)

•    Quarterfinals or better at 2009 U-19 National Championships; or

•    Finalist or better at 2009 BC U-19 Championships

T2T (U-16)

•    Quarterfinals or better at 2009 U-16 National Championships; or

•    Semifinalist or better at 2009 BC U-16 Championships; or

•    Finalist or better at 2009 U-14 National Championships; or

•    2009 BC U-14 Champion

Note: The Badminton BC High Performance Committee reserves the right to choose anyone else in the T2T (U-16) Stage, based on LTAD principles.

Once invited, athletes will be asked to sign an agreement with Badminton BC. The agreement outlines obligations that the athlete must fulfill, as well as the programs and services available to the athletes, as provided by Badminton BC and its partners. Some of these key opportunities and services provided to athletes include:

•    Group Training amongst fellow athletes within your LTAD stage group on a weekly/monthly basis;

•    Consultation with each athlete’s designated individual coach on annual planning and periodization;

•    Access to sport science and other support services through Canadian Sport Centre – Pacific and PacificSport Centres throughout BC;

•    Eligibility for consideration to receive BC Government Athlete Assistance Program funding (AAP);

•    Eligibility for consideration to be selected to identified inter-provincial team competitions such as the 2010 Western Team Championships (T2T stage)

•    Eligibility to be part of the pool of athletes for selection to Team BC for the 2011 Canada Winter Games (T2C/L2W) and 2011 Western Canada Summer Games (T2C).

•    “Training to Win – Team BC” clothing;

•    Eligibility for consideration to receive athlete travel subsidies to National Championships and other National Team/Jr. Team competition (budget permitting);

•    Access to Christmas Holiday Team BC Training Camp led by our High Performance Coaches and invited international and national team athletes.

•    Other services and opportunities as they come available.

It is up to each athlete whether he/she decides to join the program.

Stay tuned for more updates as the summer progresses.

Sincerely,

Chris Trenholme

Chair, High Performance Committee

Training to Win - Team BC Program

June 22, 2009