BC Masters!
The College of New Caledonia was the eight court venue for the BC Masters Championships held in Prince George this past weekend.
Tournament Chair, Patty Wadson and her volunteer committee did a wonderful job of hosting the event.
Each competitor received an embroidered towel, free water, sport drinks and snacks during the event and an opportunity to order and prepay for a lunch which was delivered on time! The Saturday night social was held at the Treasure Cove Resort and Casino! At the dinner, which was marvellous and pre-ordered as well, the only glitch was that 46 was too many for one area and we had to be separated.
Patty had draw prizes for everyone and some major draw prizes as well! After dinner, we were able to proceed into the casino with a free $5 voucher and try our hand at gambling! Believe me when I say, that many people won!
Lisa Davison and her draw desk committee also worked hard to ensure that players had many matches! Lisa was creative with the draws and most players had a good number of matches! Her draw desk workers were very capable! Thanks to Jeff Cunin for umpiring some matches and to Rob Oldfield, the referee.
Many of us have been attending Masters Provincials for many years and for the first time ever, the majority of areas of our province were represented. Such cities as Terrace, Prince George, Dawson Creek, Kelowna, Westbank, Vernon, Trail, Abbotsford, Port Alberni, Vancouver, Surrey, Campbell River, Delta, Victoria and Kamloops were represented!
Some highlights!
- a rather loud expletive during a mixed doubles match
- socializing and making new friends as never before seen at a masters tournament
- Rob introducing new players to the matching shirt concept
- Tony playing in his gardening shoes
- Denise winning "big" in the casino and Patty following her on the same machine and winning "even more"
- Louis Gagne showing up out of the northern woods
- lots of laughter, great play, good food and good times!
- Joanne tending to Gordie medically - that's what partners are for
Here is a current results list of the Masters Provincials!
Masters Provincial Badminton Championships
March 12 -13, 2010 – Prince George, BC
35+ Events
WS No Event
MS No Event
MD Winners Andrew Blix & Surinder Dhaliwal
Finalists Lance Gordon & Don Hill
WD Winners Rea Barber & Judy Kehler
Finalists Mary-Jo Randall & Joy Hill
MX Winners Lance Gordon & Rea Barber
Finalists Surinder Dhaliwal & Lisa Davison
Third Donald & Joy Hill
40+ Events
WS No Event
MS No Event
MD Winners Andrew Blix & Surinder Dhaliwal
Finalists Lance Gordon & Garry Wadson
WD Winners Sue Rogers & Denise Vines
Finalists Nancy Condon & Rea Barber
MX Winners Surinder Dhaliwal & Lisa Davison
Finalists Lance Gordon & Rea Barber
Third Garry Wadson & Judy Kehler
45+ Events
MS Winner Andrew Blix
Finalist Evan Thomas
WS No event
MD Winners Sue Rogers & Denise Vines
Finalists Kirk Rustad & Ajit Dayanandan
WD Winners Sue Rogers & Denise Vines
Finalists Mary-Jo Randall & Geraldine Pugh
Third Cathy Cole & Patty Wadson
MX Winners Mike Mitson & Denise Vines
Finalists David Niven & Sue Rogers
50+ Events
MS Winner Tony Knott
Finalist Evan Thomas
WS Winner Geraldine Pugh
Finalist Mary-Jo Randall
MD Winners Kirk Rustad & Ajit Dayanandan
Finalists Mike Mitson & Rob Oldfield
Third David Niven & Gord McConnell
WD Winners Geraldine Pugh & Mary-Jo Randall
Finalists Joanne Sullivan & Sanne Dryborough
MX Winners Mike Mitson & Mary-Jo Randall
Finalists Rob Oldfield & Geraldine Pugh
55+ Events
MS No event
WS No event
MD Winners Mike Mitson & Rob Oldfield
Finalists David Niven & Gord McConnell
Third Donn Aven & Ron Jordan
WD Winners Joanne Sullivan & Sanne Dryborough
Finalists Marg Hudson & Cindy Simpson
MX Winners David Niven & Sanne Dryborough
Finalists Donn & Barb Aven
Third Rob Oldfield & Cindy Simpson
60+ Events
MS No event
WS No event
MD Winners Donn Aven & Ron Jordan
Finalists Darryl Knott & Ton Knott
Third Frank Emery & Rod Oliver
WD Winners Barb Aven & Cindy Simpson
Finalists Jessie Rogers & Doreen Elvedahl
MX Winners Gord McConnell & Joanne Sullivan
Finalists Tony Knott & Cindy Simpson
Third Donn Aven & Barb Aven
65+ Events
MS No event
WS No event
MD No event
WD Winners Barb Aven & Marg Hudson
Finalists Jessie Rogers & Doreen Elvedahl
MX Winners Gord McConnell & Joanne Sullivan
Finalists Frank Emery & Doreen Elvedahl
Third Ron Jordan & Jessie Rogers
70+ Events
MS Winner Frank Emery
Finalist Daryl Knott
Jessie Rogers and Murray Foubister - Mixed Doubles 60+
Kelowna Masters 2010 - March 26, 27, 28
Entry Deadline has passed.
Canadian National Masters - April 25 - May 1, 2010 - Kelowna, BC
Entry Deadline - Monday, March 22, 2010.
Link to entry - 2010 Canadian Masters Badminton Championships
Link to tournament website - www.canadianmastersbadminton.com/events/schedule-events