Wellington North Badminton

Annual General Meeting
2022-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Join us on Monday, 11 April for our Annual General Meeting. Attached for your reference is the:

AGM Agenda
Minutes from the 2021 AGM
2021 Annual Report
2022 AGM Budget
2022-26 Statement of Strategic Direction

Online Video Conference

Tawa Racketlon Holiday Programme
2022-04-28 - 2022-04-29 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Racketlon Holiday Programme in conjunction with Tawa Tennis and Tawa Squash. A chance to have a go at all 3 racquet sports and have fun!
Players rotate around each sport spending 1.5 hours at each club. Qualified coaches will take each session.
Please note holiday programme is for age 6 years and older.
Where possible we will try to accommodate friendships. Maximum per day is 36 then we will run a waitlist.
Dates:
Thursday 28 April
Friday 29 April
Time: 9am - 3pm
Round 1: 9.00-10.30am
Round 2: 11.00-12.30pm
Round 3: 1.30-3.00pm
Players will be supervised for morning tea and lunch, and walked between each venue.
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle and raincoat (just in case).
If wet, tennis coaching will be held at the badminton stadium.

North Island Championship 2022
2022-06-04 10:00 - 2022-06-06 17:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Online entry is now open the North Island Championship 2022, part of the NZ Tour.
This is a Badminton New Zealand Tier 14 sanctioned event.

All entry must be submitted online - no exceptions.
Entry closes at 23:59 Wednesday, 25 May 2022.
2022 North Island Championship Prospectus
Tournament Hotel

Thanks to our accommodation partner, Willis Wellington Hotel is the official tournament hotel offering great rate for your stay for the duration of the Wellington North Open 2021. A FREE transfer will be operating between the hotel and stadium throughout the weekend. Book today using promo code WNBA2022.
Volunteers Wanted!
We are seeking volunteers for the upcoming North Island Championship 2022 (part of the NZ Tour), scheduled for 4-6 June. Various roles available ranging from transportation, line judging, café, tournament control and field of play assistant. Come help make this the best sanctioned tournament in NZ yet. Refreshments will be provided to all volunteers over meal times whilst working at the stadium. Any volunteers who have worked two or more shifts will also receive a FREE Stadium Pass for the month of June. Register your interest.

First World Badminton Day! Welcome New Players!!
2022-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
In Celebration of the first World Badminton Day (5th July 2022) - Wellington North Association is opening up 3 courts to play between 6-8pm, especially catered for individuals who are new to the sport and want to give it ago.
Come give it a go! Free to play from 6pm - 8pm, just sign up here

Girls' & Ladies' Social Badminton
2022-07-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington North Badminton would like to present Girls' & Ladies' Social Badminton!!
We welcome all females who would like to give badminton a go and any existing players who would love to have additional games. This is a social time slot scheduled once a month for girls and ladies to play badminton. We want to encourage more female involvement in badminton. Non-competitive play, fun games, learn about badminton and there's also coaching available on request!
Most importantly, a social time for the females to meet through badminton.
Click here to sign up and register. Only $5 per session.

North Island U15 Championships 2022
2022-08-13 - 2022-08-14 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Online entry is now open the North Island U15 Championships 2022.
This is a Badminton New Zealand Tier 14 sanctioned event.

All entry must be submitted online - no exceptions.
Entry closes at 23:59 Wednesday, 3rd August 2022.

North Island U15 Championships Prospectus 2022

Tournament Hotel

Thanks to our accommodation partner, Willis Wellington Hotel is the official tournament hotel offering great rate for your stay for the duration of the U15 North Island Championships 2022. Book today using promo code WNBA2022.

Spectators Welcome!
We welcome all spectators, friends and families to watch a weekend of our under 15 year old talents play competitive badminton.

Hot food & drinks available

Girls' & Ladies' Social Badminton - August 2022
2022-08-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington North Badminton would like to present Girls' & Ladies' Social Badminton!!
We welcome all females who would like to give badminton a go and any existing players who would love to have additional games. This is a social time slot scheduled once a month for girls and ladies to play badminton. We want to encourage more female involvement in badminton. There will be non-competitive play, fun games, learning about badminton and coaching available on request!
Most importantly, a social time for the females to meet through badminton.
Click here to sign up and register. Only $5 per session.

Girls' & Ladies' Social Badminton - September 2022
2022-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington North Junior Championships - Social & Open Grade
2022-10-03 08:30 - 2022-10-11 20:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Entries Opened!
Our 2022 Wellington North Junior Championships will be held on:

3rd-4th October, 8:30am - for U13s & U17s
10th-11th October, 8:30am - for U15s & U19s
Awards ceremony at completion of events

Entry closes: Wednesday 28th September, 23:59.

Format
Open Grade: players who are currently in a Team WN (junior and/or senior) squads.
Social Grade: players who are not in a Team WN squad. Players who currently play badminton in school or attend our Shuttle Time programmes are encouraged to enter in this grade.
Conditions Of Entry

Entry Fee
Members: $10.00 per event
(including all players affiliated to Wellington North Badminton via Stadium or Club memberships, Team WN Squads players, Shuttle Time programme participants, and Junior Club members).
Non-Members Surcharge: $10

Racketlon Holiday Programme
2022-10-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Racketlon Holiday programme in conjunction with Tawa Tennis and Tawa Squash. A chance to have a go at all 3 racquet sports and have 3 times the fun!
Players rotate around each sport spending 1.5 hours at each club. Qualified coaches will take each session.
Please note holiday programme is for age 6 years and older.
Where possible we will try to accommodate friendships. Maximum per day is 36 then we will run a waitlist.
Dates:
5,6, 12 and 13 October 2022
Time: 9am - 3pm
Round 1: 9 - 10.30am
Round 2: 11 - 12.30pm
Round 3: 1.30 - 3pm
Players will be supervised for morning tea and lunch, and walked between each venue.
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle and raincoat (just in case).
If wet, tennis coaching will be held at the badminton hall.

Racketlon Holiday Programme
2022-10-06 09:00 - 15:00

Wellington North Teams League - Social OR Open Grade
2022-10-06 19:00 - 2022-11-10 21:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Introducing the first Wellington North Badminton Teams League!! Player of all abilities are welcome, including casual players, club players, juniors, families, seniors & vets!!
Social Grade for fun games and Open Grade for those seeking competitive play. Form a team or enter as an individual, we can form one for you. This is a 6-weeks competition, playing every Thursday, 7:00pm to 9:30pm starting from 6 October to 10 November.
Costs

$265 per team (one entry per team)
$90 for individual entry

Shuttles are included
Format

3x doubles matches against another team. Minimum of 3 players, maximum of 6 players per team
Each player can play a maximum of two matches per tie
10 points for each match won
Additional 30 starting points for each female in the team; max. 90 starting points

The winning team in each league will receive a stadium pass for all players for the month of December 2022.
Online Entry is via Hello Club only

Team Entry
Individual Entry

Entries close: 23:59 Friday, 30 September 2022.

Girls' & Ladies' Social Badminton - October 2022
2022-10-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand

B, C & D Grade Championships 2022
2022-10-22 - 2022-10-24 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Online entry is opened on 1st September for the Wellington North (B, C, D) Championships 2022. All entries must be submitted online - no exceptions. Entry closes at 23:59 Wednesday, 12 October 2022.
Format
Each grade, B, C & D, will have singles, doubles and mixed doubles events. Find out your eligibility and grade of play in the Conditions of Entry

Schedule of Play
9am start on all days

Saturday 22nd October - at least 2nd round of matches
Sunday 23rd October - all matches including plates up to quarter-finals
Monday 24th October - semi-finals and final matches for main draw and plates. Finals not before 12pm.

**plates draws subject to entry numbers for each event

Entry Fee
Members: $10.00 per event
(including all players affiliated to Wellington North Badminton via Stadium or Club memberships, Team WN Squads players, Shuttle Time Programme participants, and Junior Club members)
Non-Members Surcharge: $20

Hot Food & Drinks
Yes that's right! The event will have hot food available and a coffee cart outside our premise.

Play Singles in November - @Haitaitai or Tawa
2022-11-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Want to play more singles? Here's how...

In the month of November, Badminton Wellington and Wellington North Badminton are holding a joint a event to get our players to play more singles. It will be run like a club, for singles matches only. This will be organised by staff at either Badminton Wellington in Hataitai or Wellington North Badminton in Tawa.
The cost is $15 for one and a half hours of singles, and includes a shuttle per match. Nice and simple!! Plus go into a draw for a spot prize. Every attendance will get you one entry to win $20 credit on your HelloClub account at both badminton halls.
You must register for each session. The sessions will have a 16 player limit, so first in first served.

When, where and how?

Sunday 6th November - Hataitai, 4:30pm - 6pm Register Here
Sunday 13th November - Tawa, 1:30pm - 3pm Register Here
Sunday 20th November - Hataitai, 4:30pm - 6pm Register Here
Sunday 27th November - Tawa, 1:30pm - 3pm Register Here

Girls & Ladies Social
2022-11-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2022-12-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington North Badminton would like to present Girls' & Ladies' Social Badminton!!
We welcome all females who would like to give badminton a go and any existing players who would love to have additional games. This is a social time slot scheduled once a month for girls and ladies to play badminton. We want to encourage more female involvement in badminton. There will be non-competitive play, fun games, learning about badminton and coaching available on request!
Most importantly, a social time for the females to meet through badminton.
20 slots available so please register!
Click here to sign up and register. Only $5 per session.

Singles Club
2022-12-15 12:31 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Want to give singles a go or just want to play more singles?! Why not come and play in this club? You don't have to be single to join! Shuttles will be provided, just bring yourself, racquet, non-marking shoes, comfortable sportswear and a drink bottle.
Please register to secure your spot, as we will be limiting it to 16 people.
The cost is $15 per session
Time: 10am - 11:30am, Sundays
Dates: 15th & 22nd Jan, 12th & 26th Feb, 12th & 26th March.

Office Closed
2022-12-22 - 2023-01-16
The office will be closed from Thursday 22 December 2022 and will reopen on Tuesday 17 January 2023.
The stadium remains open to all prepaid bookings. If you need help with making a booking and accessing the stadium, please refer to Court Hire.

Pre-Season Training 2023
2023-01-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Do you want to get fit and in shape for the up-coming season? Challenge yourself with our pre-season training. The focus of these sessions will be fitness, footwork, strength and conditioning. Catered for all players.
Cost: $15 per session or $120 for all 12 sessions
Times: Tuesdays 6pm-8pm, Saturdays/Sundays 9am-11am
Dates:
- Tuesday 10th January
- Saturday 14th January
- Tuesday 17th January
- Saturday 21st January
- Tuesday 24th January
- Tuesday 31st January
- Tuesday 7th February
- Saturday 11th February (Tawa Rec, 8.30am - 10.30am)
- Tuesday 14th February
- Saturday 18th February (Tawa Rec, 8.30am - 10.30am)
- Tuesday 21st February
- Saturday 25th February (Tawa Rec, 8.30am - 10.30am)

Girls & Ladies Social Club
2023-01-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
We welcome all girls and ladies to play! This is a club for social games of doubles and or singles, depending on numbers.
A good introductory club for beginners and anyone who wants to socialise, and or get a good sweat in. Badminton tips is also available upon request and court availability.
Please register to secure your spot, as we will be limiting it to 20 people.
The cost is $10 per session or $45 for three months' membership.
Time: 11:30am - 1pm, Sundays
Dates: 15th & 22nd Jan, 12th & 26th Feb, 12th & 26th March.

Junior & U23 Pre-Season Training Camp
2023-01-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Pre-Season Training Camp is for Juniors and under 23-year-old players. This is targeted at players in our Gold programme and Junior Team WN players in 2022, those who are of representative playing ability or want to reach that level of play.
You can register to attend any or all sessions.
When

Monday 16 January
Wednesday 18 January (9-11am off-court)
Friday 20 January
Monday 23 January
Wednesday 25 January (9-11am off-court)
Friday 27 January

All sessions are from 9am - 3pm, please bring your own water bottle, and food for tea breaks and lunch.
Cost
$50 for each session or $250 for all sessions.

Office Re-open
2023-01-17 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
The office will be closed from Thursday 22 December 2022 and will reopen on Tuesday 17 January 2023.

Shuttle Time Holiday Programme Jan 2023
2023-01-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Badminton fun for children ages 6-17 years. 9am-midday Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th January 2023.
$20 for one session, $35 for both sessions.
Children should bring a drink bottle and some food for snacks. We ask that children wear clothes suitable for running around in. We provide racquets and shuttles for use on the courts.
This programme is targeted at young players, it focuses on giving children an insight into badminton and also covers basic physical literacy.
This includes learning about Grips, chasse movement and lunge, backhand and forehand net shots, Backhand and forehand lifts and high serves. Also the rules of the game and how to play with others. The children will be learning skills, then have plenty of game time in order to practice these skills.
We stress the importance of confidence, competence, knowledge and understanding of the sport. We focus on having learning and also having fun!.

Racketlon Holiday Programme
2023-01-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Racketlon Holiday programme in conjunction with Tawa Tennis and Tawa Squash. A chance to have a go at all 3 racquet sports and have fun!
Players rotate around each sport spending 1.5 hours at each club. Qualified coaches will take each session.
Please note holiday programme is for age 6 years and older.
Where possible we will try to accommodate friendships. Maximum per day is 36 then we will run a waitlist.
Dates:
24 and 26 January 2023
Time: 9am - 3pm
Round 1: 9 - 10.30am
Round 2: 11 - 12.30pm
Round 3: 1.30 - 3pm
Players will be supervised for morning tea and lunch, and walked between each venue.
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle and raincoat (just in case).
If wet, tennis coaching will be held at the badminton hall.

Seniors and Masters' Talent ID Day
2023-02-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Are you interested in representing Team Wellington North in 2023? YES!! Further information below and follow the link to express your interest!

Seniors

The Senior competition is an open grade competition, and selection is made based on player abilities. In 2023, Wellington North Badminton will have teams competing in the following competitions:

National Division 2

This team will consist of elite performance players who are at the top of their games. Selected players are expected to train a minimum of two on-court sessions on Tuesdays 6pm-8pm and Saturdays 9am-11am & one off-court physically conditioning session which is TBC. The team will consist of a min. of 3 men and 3 women (max. 6 men and 6 women), playing 2MS, 2WS, 2MD, 2WD, 4XD. Competitions will be played on Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th May 2023 in Auckland.

Talent Identification for this team is on Saturday 4th February 9.00am.

North Island Division 3

This team will consist of performance players who have a few years of competitive play under their belts. Selected players are expected to train a minimum of two on-court sessions on Tuesdays 6pm-8pm and Saturdays 9am-11am & one off-court physically conditioning session which is TBC. Each team will consist of a min. of 4 men and 4 women (max. 6 men and 6 women), playing 2MS, 2WS, 2MD, 2WD, 4XD. Competitions will be played across 4-5 weekends in North Island locations. Proposed competition dates are:

15th April

20th May

24th June

26th August

30th September (Play-offs)

Talent Identification for this team is on Saturday 4th February 9.00am.

Central Region Division 1/2

Team(s) will consist of players who have a few years of competitive play under their belt or seasoned club players who want further challenge. Selected players are expected to train a minimum of one on-court session on Saturdays 11am-1pm & one off-court physically conditioning session which is TBC. Each team will consist of a min. of 4 men and 4 women (max. 6 men and 6 women), playing 2MS, 2WS, 2MD, 2WD and 4XD. Competitions will be played across 5 weekends in Central Region locations (South of Gisborne and New Plymouth, excluding Taupo). Proposed competition dates are the same as North Island Division 3.

Talent Identification for this team is on Saturday 4th February 12.30pm.

Masters

The Masters competition is catered for players aged 35 and above, and selection is made based on player abilities. In 2023, Wellington North Badminton will have teams competing in the following competitions:

North Island Division 1

This team will consist of performance players who (firstly meet the age requirement) have a few years of competitive play under their belts. Selected players are expected to train a minimum of one on-court session on Saturdays 9am-11am & one off-court physically conditioning session which is TBC. Each team will consist of a min. of 4 men and 4 women (max. 6 men and 6 women), playing 4MD, 4WD, 4XD.

Competitions will be played across 4 weekends in North Island locations. Proposed competition dates are:

29th April

10th June

29th July

2nd September

Talent Identification for this team is on Saturday 4th February 9.00am.

North Island Division 3

This team will consist of performance players who (firstly meet the age requirement) have a few years of competitive play under their belts or seasoned club players who want further challenge. Selected players are expected to train a minimum of one on-court session on Wednesdays 7.30pm-9.30pm & one off-court physically conditioning session which is TBC. Each team will consist of a min. of 4 men and 4 women (max. 6 men and 6 women), playing 4MD, 4WD, 4XD.

Competitions will be played across 4-5 weekends in North Island locations. Proposed competition dates are the same as North Island Division 1 dates.

Talent Identification for this team is on Saturday 4th February 12.30pm.

Expression of Interest closes 24th January 2023.
Players selected to represent Team WN must wear our uniform and are expected to purchase our t-shirt at their own cost. We will loan a jacket to each player; Junior players will be loaned a t-shirt and a jacket.

Badminton Open Day
2023-02-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
The Capital Region would like to invite everyone to our Open Day.
Each Association in the Capital region will be open 10am-2pm with fun activities and games for the whole family to enjoy.
Come along to your local stadium, check us out and have a go at badminton.
Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa
Hutt Valley Badminton, 25 Vogel Street, Naenae
Badminton Wellington, 1 Ruahine Street, Hataitai

Veterans and Super Vets Talent ID Day
2023-02-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Are you interested in representing Team Wellington North in 2023? YES!! Further information below and follow the link to express your interest!

Veteran
The Vet competition is catered for players aged 50 and above, and selection is made based on player abilities. In 2023, Wellington North Badminton will have teams competing in the following competitions:
North Island/Central Region Division
This team will consist of performance players who (firstly meet the age requirement) have a few years of competitive play under their belts or seasoned club players who want further challenge. Selected players are expected to train once a week normally on Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Each team will consist of a min. of 3 men and 3 women (max. 6 men and 6 women), playing 3MD, 3WD, 3XD. Competitions will be played across 4-5 weekends at either North Island or Central Region locations (South of Gisborne and New Plymouth, excluding Taupo). Proposed competition dates are:

15th April
20th May
24th June
26th August

Talent Identification for this team is on Wednesday 8th February 7.30pm.
Super Vets
The Super Vet competition is catered for players aged 60 and above, and selection is made based on player abilities. In 2023, Wellington North Badminton will have teams competing in the following competitions:
North Island Division 1/2
This team will consist of performance players who (firstly meet the age requirement) have a few years of competitive play under their belts or seasoned club players who want further challenge. Selected players are expected to train once a week normally on Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Each team will consist of a min. of 3 men and 3 women (max. 5 men and 5 women), playing 3MD, 3WD, 3XD. Competitions will be played across 4-5 weekends at North Island locations. Proposed competition dates are:

29th April
10th June
29th July
2nd September

Talent Identification for this team is on Wednesday 8th February 7.30pm.

Expression of Interest closes 24th January 2023.
Players selected to represent Team WN must wear our uniform and are expected to purchase our t-shirt at their own cost. We will loan a jacket to each player; Junior players will be loaned a t-shirt and a jacket.

Juniors' Talent Identification Day
2023-02-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Are you interested in representing Team Wellington North in 2023? YES!! Further information below and follow the link to express your interest!
Junior U13/U15
The Junior Under 13 and 15 squads is a development squad providing the opportunity for our young players to get a taste of competitive badminton. The squad members are expected to train a minimum of one on-court session on Monday 5.30pm-7.30pm & one off-court physical conditioning session which is TBC.
Selected players are expected to compete in the Capital Region Novice Team Competition (18th April 2023). Players are also encouraged to compete in the regional sanctioned tournaments to further improve and gain early tournament experience. Focus for the squad is participation driven.
A group of players in U13 & U15 will also be selected for our performance squad, there players are also expected to compete in the NZ National Junior Team Championships (2-5 July 2023) and are strongly encouraged to compete in the regional sanctioned tournaments to further improve and gain tournament experience. There are also encouraged to attend training with the U17 & U19.
Junior U13 & U15 Talent Identification is on Saturday 18th February 12.30pm.
Junior 17/19
The Junior Under 17 and 19 squads are a combination of development and performance-based squads providing opportunities for our young players to perform at a local and regional level. The squad members are expected to train a minimum of two on-court sessions on Wednesday 5.30pm-7.30pm and Saturdays 9am-11am & one off-court physically conditioning session which is TBC.
Selected players are expected to compete in the Capital Region Team competition (18th April 2023). Performance players are also expected to compete in the NZ National Junior Team Championships (2-5 July 2023) and are strongly encouraged to compete in the regional sanctioned tournaments to further improve and gain tournament experience. Whilst focus for our juniors is participation drive, there is a greater focus on performance for our U17 and U19 players.
Junior U17 & U19 Talent Identification is on Saturday 18th February 9.00am.
Expression of Interest closes 24th January 2023.
Players selected to represent Team WN must wear our uniform and are expected to purchase our t-shirt at their own cost. We will loan a jacket to each player; Junior players will be loaned a t-shirt and a jacket.

Technical Official Training Day
2023-03-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Have you ever thought about becoming a Badminton Umpire or Line Judge???
This is your chance! We are offering free training on Saturday 25th March.
Use the link to find out more and to sign up.
