Badminton resumes Sep 12th

Yes indeed, badminton is back in your life starting Tuesday September 12th.

The executive is meeting this week to set fees for this year and finalize the schedule.  We'll send an update later this week.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again,

Terry, President
Mark, Treasurer
Henry, Coach
Mike, Webmaster
Dave, Director

No badminton Thursday, round robin Tuesday

Gymnasiums not available Thursday June 1st so badminton is cancelled.

Tuesday June 6th is a round robin night. Please remember that 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 be available for regular play for those not playing in the round robin. 

Thursday June 8th we're in the small gym only.

End of season Pub Night is Thursday June 15th.  A few of us leave the club around 9:00 to 9:30 p.m. and go to the Barley Pub for snacks and socializing until around 10:30.  Everyone is welcome to attend (including the juniors).

See you on court,

The Exec.

Team Tournament a resounding success

We hosted our first annual Team Tournament May 6th.  The tournament was a tremendous success.  The day proceeded without a hitch and the feedback from participants was extremely positive.

Big “Thank You" to our chair  Henry.  He put an incredible amount of effort into the organization.  All that effort resulted in a tournament that was not only fun on court and on the sidelines, but was lots of fun after play ended when prizes were distributed.  I’ve been to many different tourneys in my 50+ years of badminton and have never seen one that was supported by so many sponsors.  Through their generosity (and Henry's considerable effort) the tourney supplied complimentary refreshments, the competition prizes, the many draw prizes, and giveaway swag-bags for participants and volunteers.  As well, player donations and a portion of registration fees were used to contribute goods and $200 to local food banks.

Much appreciation to our volunteers (Ross, Andy, Terry, Joan, Dan, Anil, Margaret) whose efforts resulted in a seamless tournament.  And our gratitude to the Belleville Club (particularly Tom and Kay) who showed a tremendous generosity of spirit in sharing the infrastructure of their established tournament.

Thanks to everyone that attended and made the day what it was.  There really was a fun "vibe".

On behalf of the rest of the club,
Terry Mandzy, Pres.


The tournament couldn't have been what it was without our sponsors.  We would like to acknowledge the generous support of the these local businesses:

A&W Napanee
Barley Pub and Eatery Madoc
Belleville City Council
Centre Hastings SS Madoc
Chapters Belleville
Class Events U.K.
Dinosaur Pizza Madoc
Farm Town Park Stirling
Fine Line Design Stirling
Foodland Madoc
Foodland Stirling
Hanley Corp. Belleville
Hidden Goldmine Bakery Madoc
Home Hardware Madoc
Home Hardware Marmora
Hunter Ford Madoc
Ivanhoe Cheese
Madoc Century 21
Madoc Lions Club
Madoc Township Madoc
McDonald's Madoc
McKeown Motor Sales Springbrook
Metro Land News Belleville
Newman Oliver McCarren Insurance Marmora
OPP Madoc
Paradise Butter Tarts Stirling
Pro One Stop Stirling
Quinte Mall Belleville
SAO Fitness Stirling
Split Second Printing Belleville
Sport Chek Belleville
Staples Belleville
Stephen Licence Hobbies Belleville
Stirling Council
Stirling Lions Club
String Doctor Tweed
Subway Madoc
TD Bank Belleville
TD Investments Madoc
Valu-Mart Marmora
Wells Ford Stirling

Badminton continues until Jun 15th

Are you aware that our club plays right through until June 15th?  So if you're looking for a place to play this spring come out and join us.  14 nights remaining.  $5 guest fee or join the club for only $45.

A reminder that our club is hosting a team tournament Saturday May 6th.  Registration is open until Thursday May 4th.  We'd love to see you there.

Members of our club are visiting the Brighton Badminton Club on Monday May 8th from 7:00 - 9:30.  $3 guest fee.  All participants are required to wear eye protection.  For those who don't wear glasses our club can lend a pair.

Two round robin nights have been scheduled, the first being on Tuesday May 2nd, and the second being on Thursday May 18th.  Please remember that 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 be available for regular play for those not playing in the round robin.

Harwood Badminton is running a Spring League in Ajax from May 2nd until Jun 15th. Divisions for ages 9 through adult.

See you on court,
The Exec.

April Badminton

April’s full badminton schedule can be found on the club's calendar, but here are the highlights.

Members of our club are visiting the Cobourg Badminton Club on Wednesday April 12th from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  $5 guest fee.

Two round robin nights have been scheduled, the first being on Tuesday April 4th, and the second being on Thursday April 20th.  Please remember that 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 be available for regular play for those not wanting or not eligible to play in round robins.

The COBA Adult "C" Doubles Tournament will be held on Saturday April 8th at All Saints Catholic Secondary School, 3001 Country Lane, Whitby.  $25 per player.  Entry deadline April 5th.  Registration link.

Limestone Badminton Club is hosting a tournament on Saturday April 8th at Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute, 153 Van Order Dr, Kingston.  Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles.  $25 for the first event and $5 for the next event.  Contact link.

See you on court,
The Exec.