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2023 Phoenix Graded Junior Tournament

Registration is now open for 2023 Phoenix Graded Junior Tournament at https://ba.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/7D4CC2DE-614E-40AD-85C2-5A6C73931655.

This tournament is Open to ACT Juniors only. Juniors must be under the age of 18. Events in this tournament are Mixed Gender entries for both Singles and Doubles.

Entries Guideline
A Grade is for Juniors with Competition experience (eg. ANU Closed B/C Grade)
B Grade is for Juniors with Training experience (eg. ACT Squad or ANU Closed D Grade)
C Grade is for Juniors with Social experience in ACT clubs
D Grade is for Junior Beginners

Events: A, B, C, D
Date: Sun 22 October 2023, 8.30am-5.30pm
Price: $25 First entry, $20 Additional entry
Location: CGS gymnasium, 40 Monaro Cres, Red Hill ACT, 2603

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Coaching

Badminton Coaching Foundation Course Entries Open

BACT has arranged for our first Badminton Australia Foundation Level coaching course (physical component) to be held: Badminton Coaching Foundation Course – 9th of July 2023 at Canberra Grammar School – 8:30am to 4:30pm. (BYO lunch) This course is a prerequisite to all the BWF Level Coaching courses, and is the minimum required accreditation for coaching at Australian national events. The course is half online (via Badminton Australia) and half in-person. Registration for this in-person course is required as places are limited (18). Currently active coaches or those wishing to be active coaches in their clubs or schools, will be given preference. The in-person part of the course will cost $70 to cover the costs for participants to attend the in-person training part of the course.  The online component is another $85 (for Adults) charged by Badminton Australia and includes the current years coach registration fee ($46).  If you are interested I would suggest that you first speak to your Club Presidents as if you are keen to coach at your clubs then the clubs may assist in terms of the costs for the course. Attendees must complete the online portion of the course (preferably prior to the 9th and provide their [read more…]

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ANU Closed Tournament 2023 Details Released

Registration is now open for our ANU Closed Tournament, register here. Details: Events: MS, WS, MD, WD, XD Note: for doubles events, it is recommended you enter with a partner, however we will try our best to allocate one if you do not have one – please include it in the notes of your entry. Recommendations for divisions – please read below before you enter! Competition Dates: A and C grade: Saturday 22 July, 10-5pm B and D grade: Sunday 23 July, 10-5pm A more detailed schedule of exact event times will be released later! Price: Club members: $30 first entry, $20 any additional entry Non-Club members: $30 first entry, $20 any additional entry + $7 flat fee Location: New Hall, ANU Sport More information can be found on our Facebook page or on tournament software. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via email or through our Facebook/Wechat. Best of luck and we hope to see you there! There also may or may not be a raffle with a racquet, and racquet bag up for grabs!     DIVISIONS!! ☺ The table below provides recommendations and cut-offs for choosing which division to place yourself in. Please [read more…]

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BACT April Interclub 2023 Action Photos

Part 2 of our BACT April Interclub Challenge Photos, this time we have some lovely action shots by Quang Nguyen (@kwang.jpeg on Instagram). You can find out more about upcoming BACT tournaments and events here.

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BACT July Interclub Challenge Entries Now OPEN!

BACT is pleased to advise that the second Interclub of 2023 is to be held on Saturday 8 July at the CGS Gym! Entries close 29 June 2023. You must be a member of a BACT affiliated club to join. Contact your club manager to enter yourself or a team! BACT Interclub Challenges are round robin team challenges made up of double events. Teams of 4-6 will play against each other in Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and 2 x Mixed Doubles. Minimum requirement is 2 x females and 2 x males. BACT is currently trialling a players rating system and has full discretion to regrade teams based on rating systems or knowledge of player’s standard. Clubs are expected to form teams on this basis and enter teams in an appropriate grade.

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BACT April Interclub Challenge 2023

After a long wait, we finally have our beautiful photos of the BACT April Interclub Challenge held at CGS. Thank you to all of our ACT players and clubs for attending and making this event happen. This event would not have been possible without our Match Secretary Brideen Allen. Thank you also to our BACT executive committee members. Part 1: BACT April Interclub Winners! Stay tuned later this week for our action photos. Huge thank you to our BACT photographer Quang Nguyen (@kwang.jpeg on Instagram)

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2023 ACT Junior Badminton Open

2023 ACT Junior Badminton Open Date: 30/4/2023 Time: 9 am to 5 pm Location: Canberra Grammar School, Red Hill, Sports Hall 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill Age Group: U11, U13, U15, U17, U19 Event: Boy Singles, Girl Singles, Boy Doubles, Girl Doubles Registration link https://ba.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/E1EF8CAA-274D-49FE-933B-43E022D6139E

Donate to ACT Badminton junior development

Click the link to help fundraise for juniors in ACT

https://asf.org.au/projects/badminton-act

Club Notices

  • Canberra Badminton Academy

    Limited spots for Term 3, 2023 (Due to court availability, excess kids are placed on the waiting list)
  • Capital Junior Badminton Club

    The club is now open for new memberships for Term 3, 2023.
  • Phoenix Badminton Club

    Casual players are welcome to Phoenix Socials. Booking is NOT required.

    Phoenix Badminton Club will host a Junior Badminton Day on Sun 22 Oct 2023 at CGS, with focus on kids participation in the sport for fun and/or friendly competition.

    . Come and Try Clinic (2-4pm) - FREE
    . Graded Junior Tournament (8.30am - 5.30pm)
  • 16 Feathers Badminton Club

    The club is now open for new memberships 2023 (limited spots available).
  • Azure Dragon Badminton Club (ADBC)

    The Club will foster the growth, training and development for all its members, particularly those at the beginner and intermediate level, with a focus on inclusiveness.
  • ANU Badminton Club

    As of August 2023, we will not be accepting associate members (non-ANU students) for the rest of the year, as we are at full capacity. We apologise for the inconvenience.

    2023 CANCELLED SESSIONS:

    Wed 1/11
    Sat 4/11
    Wed 8/11
    Sat 11/11
    Wed 15/11
    Sat 18/11
    Sat 25/11

    As we are affiliated with ANU Sport, we only accept ANU Students or anyone who has purchased an ANU Sport Membership.
  • Aspire Badminton Club

    Our social sessions have resumed, all players and levels are welcome.
    Players must register and pay prior to attending a session via our website.
    https://www.revolutionise.com.au/aspire/news/how-to-register-for-our-social-sessions/
  • Canberra Grammar Badminton Club

    Note also that the club will be increasing the session fees for 2023 due to the high cost of shuttle. From 2023 the members session fee will be $8 and for none members it will be $12. There will be no change in membership fees.
  • Gungahlin Badminton Club

    The club is now open for Wednesday-only membership. Please email us your interest.
  • Northside Junior Badminton Club

    Training is for juniors who are aged between 8 to 18 years old, and are willing to commit.
    We welcome the juniors in all different level, beginner to advanced.

    Sessions are only held during school terms.

    If you are interested or keen on training, please contact Ko.
    0450671220
  • National Badminton Club

    The National Badminton Club is no longer taking any new members until further notice.
    Casual play will also be very limited depending on member turn out.
  • Northside Badminton Club

    WANTED PLAYERS: Take flex days or 1/2 day to get the exercise you will need weekly to maintain your health and fitness and to keep warm on our Wednesday lunch time sessions! Players of all levels are welcome.

    The club will be accepting new players for 2023 but players must be able to play fairly well to enjoy some games.  
  • Southside Badminton Club

    Visitors must contact Brideen (Thursday session - 0410666541) or Aizid (Tuesday session - 0403243007) to check if there are vacancies to play. If sessions are full any visitors who turn up without checking may be turned away.
  • University of Canberra Badminton Club

    UC Badminton Club is closed and will not be re-opening in 2020 and beyond.

    If you are a UC student and are passionate about badminton or interested in running the badminton club sessions at University of Canberra, please contact us.

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