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We are excited to form a new Parents Committee and would like to invite interested parents to be part of this group. The goal is to build a stronger and more connected community for our youth athletes in a collaborative way.

The Purpose of the Committee

Improve communication between parents, coaches, and the program.

Provide a platform to exchange information and share feedback.

Support the program through volunteering and event coordination.

Help with parent education and better understanding of athlete development and competition pathways.

Join the Committee

To help organize and guide this group, we are looking for four volunteer parents to serve on the Parents Committee. We need one parent representative from each age group including U13, U15, U17, and U19. This helps ensure balanced representation and communication across all age levels. These volunteers will assist with coordination and organizing occasional meetings or initiatives.

A Low Pressure Commitment

This committee is meant to be collaborative and supportive rather than time intensive. The goal is to listen, share ideas, and work together to help improve the experience for both players and families.

How to Express Your Interest

If you are interested in contributing your ideas or skills whether occasionally or more regularly, we would love to hear from you. Please fill out the Google form at the link below to express your interest.

Fill Out the Parent Committee Interest Form

Please note that the committee will review all submissions before final selections are made to ensure we have representation across all divisions.

2026 Jack Underhill BC Open Series – Registration Now Open

We are excited to invite players to the Jack Underhill BC Open Series 2026, hosted at the historic Vancouver Racquets Club. This tournament features both Open A and Open B categories across all disciplines.

Event Details:

Dates 🗓: February 6-8, 2026

Location📍: Vancouver Racquets Club – 4867 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC

Events: Men’s & Women’s Singles, Men’s & Women’s Doubles, & Mixed Doubles

Registration & Fees:

One Event: $85

Two Events: $105

Three Events: $115

Important Deadlines :

Registration Opens: January 9th, 2026

Entry Deadline: January 23rd, 2026 (11:59pm PST)

Note: A late entry fee of $40+GST applies after the deadline.

Withdrawal Deadline: January 24th, 2026

🔗 Register Now!

We look forward to seeing the talent on display at the VRC this February!

Season’s Greetings from Badminton BC!

As the year draws to a close, Badminton BC would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our athletes, volunteers, officials, coaches, and partners who have helped make this such a successful year. Your passion, dedication, and community spirit continue to shape our organization and the sport we all love.

This season is a time for reflection, gratitude, and connection. Whether you’re celebrating cherished traditions, enjoying a well-earned rest, or spending time with family and friends, we hope you find joy, peace, and renewed energy for the year ahead.

Looking ahead to 2026, Badminton BC is excited about the opportunities before us—new programs, events, and continued growth within our community. Together, we’ll build on our shared successes and create even more memorable experiences both on and off the court. Thank you for being part of this journey.

Office Closure Notice:
The Badminton BC office will close at 12:00 PM on December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.

On behalf of our entire team, we wish you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season, and all the best in the new year! 

— James Holloway
General Operations Manager, Badminton BC 

BOARD UPDATE!

The Board of Directors would like to share a few important updates with our community.

Peter Kho has stepped down from the Board and has relinquished his role as Vice-President. We extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Peter for his dedication and service over the past 11 months. During a period of significant transition for the organization, Peter generously contributed his time, expertise, and leadership, making a meaningful and lasting impact on Badminton BC.

At the December 17, 2025 Board meeting, Michael Diao was elected as Vice-President. The Board is also pleased to share that, effective January 1, 2026, Denise Jefferys will step into the role of Secretary, and Lisa Davison will take on the position of Director at Large.

We look forward to the leadership, energy, and experience they will bring to their new roles as we move into 2026.

— Board of Directors, Badminton BC 

HELP SHAPE BADMINTON BC'S FUTURE!

The Board of Directors is gearing up for 2026 and starting work on our organization’s Strategic Plan—and we want to hear from you! Your feedback will help guide our direction moving forward.

The Strategic Plan Survey is open until December 23, 2025, so there’s still time to share your thoughts. The Board will use member feedback during its next planning and discussion session in January/February 2026.

As a thank-you, the first 100 people to complete the survey will be entered into a draw for a prize—don’t miss your chance!

Complete the survey now - click here! 
Your voice matters—thank you for being part of the conversation! 

- The Board of Directors Badminton BC

(P.S. Please note that all your responses will be kept confidential. Demographic data is used only to ensure we gather feedback from all communities and plan for equitable support across the province).

2025-26 BC Indigenous Badminton Development Camp

I∙SPARC is pleased to present its BC Indigenous Badminton Athlete Development Camp! This camp is in partnership with Gitanmaax Band and Badminton BCThis 1-day event is being held December 13, 2025 at the beautiful Upper Skeena Recreation Centre in Hazelton, BC.  For full camp info and to register, please visit: https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/.../202526-bc-indigenous.../
Indigenous youth (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), ages 10-18 are invited to participate.

Kindly requesting registration before 4:00 pm, Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

 

 

 

Maintenance Alert!

Website System Maintenance Notice *** Date Change *** from Nov 17 to Nov 24

We would like to inform our community that scheduled maintenance will take place on Tournament Software, affecting our website and online tournament entry beginning Monday, November 24 at 11:00 PM and concluding by Tuesday, November 25 at 4:00 AM (PST).

During this maintenance period, access to our website and online registration systems may be temporarily unavailable. Normal service is expected to resume immediately following the completion of maintenance.

We appreciate your understanding and patience.

National Circuit Town Hall

Badminton BC has coordinated with Badminton Canada a Town Hall meeting to present the national circuit, competition schedule, competitions regulations changes, Junior National Team Selection and coaching licenses.  There will be an opportunity for a Q&A session.  Parents, athletes, officials and coaches are invited!

Tuesday, October 14th, 6:00 PM PST - Meeting Link

Message from the President!

Courtlines E-Newsletter - September 30, 2025 Highlights!

Junior B Series Entry Participation
Upcoming Coaching Courses
Coaches Committee Recruitment
2025-2026 Board of Directors Intro
Awards & Recognition Committee Recruitment

Victor Lai Makes History for Canadian Badminton!

This week President Andy Zhu had the privilege of meeting Victor Lai, who has just returned from Paris after making history at the 2025 World Championships. His remarkable performance on the world stage is a proud moment for Canadian badminton and an inspiration for all of us.

For our junior players especially — Victor’s journey is a reminder that with hard work, resilience, and belief in yourself, Canadians can and do succeed at the very highest levels of our sport.

On behalf of Badminton BC, we extend our congratulations to Victor and look forward to cheering him on as he continues to inspire the next generation of athletes.

 

 

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