December/January Badminton

The calendar year is fast closing! Here’s related information about activity at the Centre Hastings Badminton Club:

1) There’s no badminton this Thursday Dec. 13^th because of school events.

2) Our last night of badminton is Thursday Dec. 20^th. Some of us usually leave the club shortly after 9:00 on the last night and go to a local restaurant for pre-Christmas socializing, snacks and drinks. Everyone is welcome to join us, including juniors, but the drinks juniors order must be non-alcoholic.

3) Badminton resumes on Tuesday Jan. 8, 2019, which begins the club’s 14^th year of operation.

See you on court, 
the Exec.

7:30 p.m. late start tonight

Tonight's badminton starts at 7:30 p.m.

This is a late notice because the school made a last minute change to our permit  to accommodate a school event that might run 1/2 hour later than originally expected.

See you on court ... the Exec

Late starts this week

Please note: Badminton won't start until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday of this week because of school events in the large gym.

The Exec.

Glen Crowley Fundraisers & Update

Just clarifying the situation about Glen Crowley fundraisers: The Oct 29^th posting about Glen Crowley has disappeared from the club’s website for unknown reasons.  That hasn’t caused the fundraisers themselves to disappear. Here’s the fundraising information again:

Time's running out for getting tickets to the Waring House event.

The ‘GoFundMe’ internet account for Glen is at https://www.gofundme.com/glen-crowley. It’s for collecting money to deal with his special needs. 97% of every donation will go to Glen.

       Please contribute generously to help Glen.

Note that  Glen’s (& Jennifer Logan’s) Kelly’s Restaurant is now officially closed. His Sports Den business will also be closing, and his badminton racquet stock is being circulated through COBA clubs looking for buyers. The stock has gone to the Belleville Club after which unsold stock goes to clubs further west, starting with the Ridges Club. 

That's all for now,

Terry

November badminton & Round Robin Nights

Please note the following information.
 

1) Just in: We won’t get the gyms until 7:30 pm on Thurs. Nov. 8^th.

2) We now plan to have a Round Robin (RR) Night on Nov. 15^th as well as on Nov. 22^nd. Until attendance is consistently large enough, the club will have RR nights infrequently and only when Belleville Club members are guaranteed to visit us, which is when their permits are cancelled. Nov. 15^th and Nov. 22^nd are the first such opportunities. Once our club’s nightly attendance becomes large enough we may resume having RR nights twice a month, spaced at least two weeks apart.

Players age 14 and over are eligible to play in the round robins provided they can play till 9:30 if necessary. They must sign up for the RRs by 7:20 p.m. at the latest. There will always be regular play for those not wanting to play in the round robins.

See you on court,

Ye Executive.

Selling Glen Crowley's Racquets

The club’s trying to help Glen Crowley by selling some badminton racquets for him. They are from his stock at Kelly’s Restaurant and will be at the club next week for inspection and sale. After that, the racquets will be transferred for selling at the Belleville Badminton Club. The list is shown below, with racquets #9 and #20a being sold last night. Every sale is a welcome help for Glen.

Terry
 

RACQUETS AVAILABLE FROM GLEN CROWLEY'S STOCK
ID#	Current Price	Regular Price	Brand	Model	Grip Size	Weight	Tension	Flex	Power	Frame	Serial #
1	$59	$69	Black Knight	Air Stream 660	Medium	95 gm	18-22	Hi-Flex	?	Hybrid
2	$59	$69	Black Knight	Air Stream 660	Medium	95 gm	18-22	Hi-Flex	?	Hybrid
3	$59	$69	Black Knight	Air Stream 660	Medium	95 gm	18-22	Hi-Flex	?	Hybrid
4	$67	$67	Black Knight	Sweet Spot Trainer	Medium	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
5	$79	$79	Black Knight	Air Stream XL Jet	Small	86 gm	18-22	Medium	?	Graphite
6	$89	$89	Black Knight	Diamond 400 XL	Small	87 gm	18-22	Flexible	?	Graphite
7	$89	$89	Black Knight	Diamond 400 XL	Small	87 gm	18-22	Flexible	?	Graphite
8	$142	$215	Black Knight	Uni-Force X24	Medium	85 gm	20.24	Rf-84	?	Graphite
9	$142	$215	Black Knight	Uni-Force X24	Medium	85 gm	20.24	Rf-84	?	Graphite	SOLD
10	$204	?	Black Knight	C2C Taper 25	Small	85 gm	18-24	RF-88 Stiff	?	Carbn Composite	35618
11	$204	$226	Black Knight	MaxForce 933	Small	86 gm	21-36	Rf-90	?	Carbon	36179
12	$215	?	Black Knight	MaxForce 915 LE	Small	88 gm	21-28	Rf-82	?	Carbon	32150
13	?	?	Black Knight	MaxForce DT 820	Small	88 gm	20-25	Rf-80	?	Carbon?	26454
14	?	?	Black Knight	MaxForce 970 XL	Small	85 gm	21-36	Rf-85	?	Carbon	34936
15	?	$226	Black Knight	MaxForce 933	Small	86 gm	21-36	Rf-90	?	Carbon	36222
16	$113	$149	Forza	FZ Forza Attack 1.0	Medium	?	?	3	6	Carbon
17	$119	$154	Forza	FZ Forza Predator 5	Medium 3U-2	86+/-2 gm	?	4	8	Carbon
18	$179	$179	Forza	FZ Kevlar CNT Power 5000	Medium	86 +/-2 gm	?	Medium	7	Carbon/Kevlar	A301164Z483
19	$139	$139	Kawasaki	Kawasaki Explore 1990	Medium	4U	18-24	Almost Stiff	?	?
20a	$85	$85	Kennex	Prokennex Power Pro 709	Medium 3U-2	?	28 Max	Regular	?	Titanium ?	SOLD
20b	$39		Kennex	Padded Racquet Bag (Without Racquet)
21	$139	$139	Kennex	Prokennex Supreme 5000	Medium 3U-2	?	22-30	Regular	?	Carbon/Kevlar
22	$147	$147	Kennex	Prokennex Destiny Speed	Medium 3U-2	?	22-30	Regular	?	Carbon/Kevlar
23	$192	$192	Yonex	Yonex Voltric Force	Small	4U	20-27	G4?	?	Graphite	3672384 & 230764CD
24	$226	$226	Yonex	Yonex Voltric 50 Tune	Small	4U	19-26	G4?	?	Graphite	3738996 & 150864CD

 

Website Calendar and Oct. 25/Nov.1 Cancellations

 

Just letting you know that the calendar in the club’s website is operating again, showing the long range badminton forecast. Of most immediate interest, note that badminton is cancelled on each of the next two Thursdays (Thursday Oct. 25^th and Thursday Nov. 1^st).

See you on court,

The Executive

No Badminton Oct. 9 & Oct. 11

 

Just letting you know that there’s no badminton at CHSS on Oct 9^th and 11^th because of school events.   

However, the Belleville Badminton Club will welcome adult players on those nights, between 7 & 10 p.m. at Quinte Christian High School on Wallbridge Loyalist Rd. Belleville’s nightly fee is $5 for adults.

See you on court.

The Executive

Sept 27th's Badminton

Hello everyone,

This is to let you know that badminton will only be in the small gym on Sept. 27^th because there is a school event in the large gym. Play time is 7 to 9:30 p.m. as usual.

This is also to let you know that our website calendar is not up-to-date. It will be updated sometime in the next 2 weeks after I’ve been shown how to do that.

See you on court,

Terry

New Badminton Season, and New Executive

Hello everyone,

         We hope you have had a good summer and are looking forward to another badminton season. Opening day is Tuesday Sept. 11^th and closing day is Thursday June 20^th. Play runs from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. most Tuesdays and Thursdays.

         Fee options are as per last season, as set out below. All fees should be paid before going on court to play. We encourage all players to come out as often as possible so that there is a good variety of players and games every night.

         News about our executive is also set out below.

Fee Options for Memberships

Full Season Membership: $80 for adult (players over 18 year s old),

$40 for juniors (players under 19 years old).

Half Season Membership (Session #1, Sept 11^th to Jan. 31^st): Adults @ $45, Juniors @ $25.

Half Season Memberships (Session #2, Feb. 5^th to June 20^th): Adults @ $45, Juniors @ $25.

Fee Options for Nightly (Pay by the Night) Players

Adults @ $5 per night; Juniors @ $2 per night.

Nightly players can convert to season/session members at any time of the year. They will be credited with half of the nightly fees that they have already paid within the season/session when they convert.

News about the Executive:

         Mark has retired from the executive and from our club. He has become an executive member of BBC (the Belleville Badminton Club). Mark has contributed in many major ways to our club. As treasurer, he handled the club’s finances and various school board issues. He also developed and managed our website as well as the club’s Round Robin activities. We thank Mark for all the time and effort he has devoted to our club.

         Mark will strengthen the ongoing relationship we have with BBC and he’ll be here to play from time to time along with other BBC members.

         Mike P. has been an executive in name only for the past two years while he prepared for becoming a real estate agent. Mike was Mark’s technical support for developing and refining our website. Mike has resigned and is a full-time realtor.

         Henry T. is now the club’s treasurer. He will be arranging for other aspects of Mark’s activities to continue. Henry will as well continue with his coaching, annual tournament, and interclub promotional activities.

         Andy D. has joined the executive as a director and will be involved with Henry to assure the club’s website and communications activities continue.

         Dave C. continues as a director. He chairs executive and club meetings and contributes sound advice when needed. His wife, Barbara, is now retired which means their personal activities will expand and we’ll see Dave less often at the club.

         Terry M. continues as president. He’s recovering from a full-knee replacement operation and is not supposed to play badminton until mid October. He will be at the club from day one to help with sign-ins and fee-taking. He’ll also be updating adverts about the club to media, community links, and to the general public.

         More directors are required to help keep the club going. The club is now in its 13^th year. Terry is close to a retirement that will be mandated by the physical limitations of age. Please let the executive know if you feel you can help the club in any way.

Thanks,

See you on court.

The Executive

Pub night Thu Jun 21st, No badminton Thu Jun 14th

Badminton continues until Thursday Jun 21st.  A few of us will leave the club around 9:00 to 9:30 p.m. and head to a local restaurant for snacks and socializing until around 10:30. Everyone is welcome to attend (including the juniors).  Location to be determined. 

No badminton Thursday Jun 14th due to a school event.  

A round robin night is scheduled for Thursday Jun 7th.  Players participating in round robins must be at least 14 years old, must sign in by 7:20, and must be prepared to stay until 9:30 if necessary.  Courts will also be available for regular play. 

Full schedule available on the club's calendar. 

See you on court, 
The Exec.

Badminton continues until June 21st

Just a reminder that the club is open for business until Jun 21st.  13 nights of play still scheduled.  Session memberships are available for $45 so please consider that if you are planning to play regularly.

No badminton Thursday May 17th due to a school event.

Round robin nights are scheduled for Tuesday May 8th and Thursday May 24th.  Players participating in round robins must be at least 14 years old, must sign in by 7:20, and must be prepared to stay until 9:30 if necessary.  Courts will also be available for regular play.

Full schedule available on the club's calendar.

See you on court,
The Exec.

Apr 3rd back on, COBA fun tournament

The school board was able to accommodate us so badminton is back on for Tues Apr 3rd.  We'll be starting in the small gym with the large gym available at 7:30.

Registration for the COBA C,D,E fun tournament on Saturday, April 7th in Whitby has been extended until April 3rd.  Details are here.

A few reminders about our April schedule.

No badminton Thursday April 12th due to a school event.  Belleville is also cancelled that night.


Cobourg Badminton Club is open Wednesday April 11th and welcomes guests.  $5/adult, $3/junior (ages 8-18).

Round robin nights are scheduled for Thursday April 5th and Thursday April 26th.  Players participating in round robins must be at least 14 years old, must sign in by 7:20, and must be prepared to stay until 9:30 if necessary.  Courts will also be available for regular play.

We'll be starting in the small gym Thursday nights (March 29th through Apr 26th) to make room for the 2017 championship winning Centurion Minor Football team.  The large gym will be available at 7:30.

Full schedule available on the club's calendar.

See you on court,

The Exec.

Round robin tonight

Round robin nights are scheduled for Tuesday March 27th, Thursday April 5th, and Thursday April 26th.  Players participating in round robins must be at least 14 years old, must sign in by 7:20, and must be prepared to stay until 9:30 if necessary.  Courts will also be available for regular play.

No badminton Tuesday April 3rd or Thursday April 12th due to school events.  Belleville is also cancelled those nights.

Cobourg Badminton Club is open Wednesday April 4th and Wednesday April 11th and welcomes guests.  $5/adult, $3/junior (ages 8-18).

We'll be starting in the small gym Thursday nights (March 29th through Apr 26th) to make room for the 2017 championship winning Centurion Minor Football team.  The large gym will be available at 7:30.

Full schedule available on the club's calendar.

See you on court,
The Exec.

Round robin tomorrow, Team Tournament a success

Round robin nights are scheduled for Thursday March 8th and Tuesday March 27th.  Players participating in round robins must be at least 14 years old, must sign in by 7:20, and must be prepared to stay until 9:30 if necessary.  Courts will also be available for regular play.

No badminton Mar 13th or 15th due to March break.  Belleville Badminton Club is open and welcomes guests.  $5 guest fee.  Be aware that Belleville is an adult club for those aged 19 and over. 

On Thursday March 22nd and Thursday March 29th we'll be starting in the small gym to make room for the 2017 championship winning Centurion Minor Football team.  The large gym will be available at 8:00.

Our club's team tournament March 3rd was a big success with 11 teams this year!  Thanks to Henry and all the volunteers for a job well done.  Congratulations to the Petawawa team in the competitive division and the Madoc/Brighton team in the recreational division.

Full schedule available on the club's calendar.

See you on court,
The Exec.

Round robin now tomorrow

Due to scheduling conflicts, round robins are now Tuesday February 6th and Thursday February 22nd.  Players participating in round robins must be at least 14 years old, must sign in by 7:20, and must be prepared to stay until 9:30 if necessary.  Courts will also be available for regular play.

Our club team tournament scheduled for March 3rd is filling up quickly.  Please register early to avoid disappointment.   Details are here.

Members of our club are attending the Ridges Badminton Club on Saturday February 17th from 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.  $10 guest fee.

Full schedule available on the club's calendar.

See you on court,
The Exec.

2nd session starts Thursday

Thursday Feb 1st is the start of the season's second session which runs until June 21st.  Nightly fees are $5/$2 for adults/juniors.  Session memberships are available for $45/$25 respectively.

Members of our club are attending the Ridges Badminton Club on Saturday February 17th from 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.  $10 guest fee.

Round robin nights are scheduled for Thursday February 8th and Tuesday February 20th.  Players participating in round robins must be at least 14 years old, must sign in by 7:20, and must be prepared to stay until 9:30 if necessary.  Courts will also be available for regular play.

Our club will host our second annual team tournament on March 3rd.  Teams of 4 players made up of 2 ladies and 2 men.  Teams will play matches against every team in their division.  Each match consists of two men’s doubles, two ladies' doubles, and four mixed doubles games.   Registration details are here.

Full schedule available on the club's calendar.

See you on court,
The Exec.

Badminton resumes tomorrow, round robin Thursday

Happy New Year!

Badminton resumes tomorrow.  We hope you enjoyed the holidays and look forward to seeing you again.

Round robin nights are scheduled for Thursday January 11th and Tuesday January 23rd.  Players participating in round robins must be at least 14 years old, must sign in by 7:20, and must be prepared to stay until 9:30 if necessary.  Courts will also be available for regular play.

Our club will host our second annual team tournament on March 3rd.  Teams of 4 players made up of 2 ladies and 2 men.  Teams will play matches against every team in their division.  Each match consists of two men’s doubles, two ladies' doubles, and four mixed doubles games.   Registration details are here.

Belleville Badminton Club is hosting their team tournament on February 3rd.   Similar format to that described above.  Registration details are here.

Full schedule available on the club's calendar.

See you on court,
The Exec.