Membership

2010-2011 Badminton BC Membership ($15.00)

 

Online Member Registration Form

 

Badminton BC is the Provincial Sports Organization (PSO) responsible for promoting and supporting the sport of Badminton in the Province of British Columbia.  In partnership with the National Sport Organization (NSO) - Badminton Canada, Badminton BC provides opportunities and programs designed for the badminton enthusiast, competitive player, certified coach, or certified official.  These Badminton participants show their continuing support of the Association through annual Badminton BC Membership.  Persons participating in any Badminton BC Sanctioned Tournaments, Clinics, or Camps (including players, coaches, and officials); Coaching Courses; and/or Officials Courses must possess Badminton BC Membership. 

Registered membership with Badminton BC provides individuals with three key opportunities:

  1. To personally contribute to the general growth and development of the sport of their choice, 'Badminton', both in BC and in their own zone.
  2. To access written and verbal communication through the Badminton BC office on ''Badminton business'' locally, provincially, nationally and internationally.
  3. To receive coverage under Badminton BC's Insurance Program in the event that they are injured or that their actions are judged to be negligent and cause injury to another individual or damage to property other than their own.

All members in good standing of Badminton BC for the 2009-2010 season shall be entitled to a complete range of benefits and services including:

  • Available discounts with retailers and facility rentals;
  • Discounted Hotel Accommodation at Sandman Hotels;
  • Discounted Tickets for the PNE and Playland;
  • Access to the Athlete Assistance Program;
  • Eligibility to access available Scholarship programs;
  • Availability to access the SportsFunder Junior Travel Subsidy;
  • Access to the External Sport Credits Program;
  • Preferential rental of Badminton BC’s portable courts;
  • Coverage through Badminton BC's accident and liability insurance program with portability provided for local, regional, provincial, national, and international events;
  • Access to the Greater Vancouver Badminton League;
  • Eligibility to participate in Badminton BC Sanctioned Tournaments, Clinics, and Camps (players, coaches, and officials);
  • Eligibility to access updated Ranking information;
  • Eligibility to participate in Badminton BC Coaching Courses and Officials Courses;
  • Access to the Schools Program Racquet Program;
  • All editions of the Badminton BC newsletter, Courtlines;
  • Dedicated Badminton BC membership identification numbers and membership cards;
  • Access to online membership and tournament registration;
  • An open line of communication with the Badminton BC office;
  • Access to the informational and news website www.badmintonbc.com;
  • Direct member email, phone, and mail communication;
  • If over 16 years of age, voting privileges at the Badminton BC Annual General Meeting;
  • Enhanced sport development and sport tourism across the province in all BC Games Zones;
  • Enhanced Media communication and attention;
  • Profiling of Badminton BC Members;
  • A dedicated full-time Staff, volunteer Board of Directors, and Zone Representatives;
  • Partnership management with the Government of BC, Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, Sport and Recreation Branch, Team BC Programs, Sport BC, Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, 2010 LegaciesNow, BC Games Society, Coaches Association of BC, BC Athlete Voice, and Badminton Canada;
  • Liaison with municipal governments, municipal recreation and facilities departments, Provincial Sports Organizations, Provincial Badminton Organizations, Badminton BC Member Clubs, Action Schools BC, and the High School Badminton Commission;


2010-2011 Membership Year: June 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011

 

Online Member Registration Form