Wellington North Under 19 Open 2023
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Entries is now opened for the Wellington North Under 19 Open! This will be held on Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 June.
This is a Badminton New Zealand Tier 9 sanctioned event.

All entry must be submitted online - no exceptions.
Entry closes at 23:59 Wednesday, 24 May 2023.
Read the conditions of entry here: Wellington North U19 Open 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 Under 19 Open 2023. Book today using promo code WNBA2023.

Girls & Ladies Social Badminton Club @ Nairnville Recreaction Centre
2023-06-11 09:00 - 10:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Nairnville Recreation Centre, Corner of Cockayne Road and Lucknow Terrace, Khandallah, Wellington, 6035
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 32 people. Shuttles and rackets provided.
Cost: $10 per session, $75 for 14x Sundays
Time: 9am - 10:30am, Sundays
Dates: 11 & 25 June, 9 & 23 July, 6 & 20 August, 3 & 17 September, 1, 15 & 29 October, 12 & 26 November, 10 December
**Please note this will be held at Nairnille Rec Centre** - Corner of Cockayne Road and Lucknow Terrace, Khandallah

Doubles Box Challenge - Starting 15th June
2023-06-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
The Wellington North Doubles Box Challenge is catered for players of all abilities who seek a challenge, including casual players, club players, juniors, families, seniors & vets!! This is a 6-weeks competition, playing every Thursday, 7:00-9:30pm starting from 15 June to 20 July.
Your team must enter via Hello Club to play, one entry per team. First 24 doubles pairing only! First in first served.
Cost
- $190 per team, shuttles included.
Format
- Doubles matches (non-gender specific)
- 2-3 players in your doubles pairing
- Each night play round robin matches (3x) against other pairings within your box
- Move up or down weekly depending on your results
- BWF scoring rules
Entries close: 23:59 Monday, 12 June

Singles Box Challenge - starting 27 July
2023-07-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
The Wellington North Singles Box Challenge is catered for players of all abilities who seek a challenge, including casual players, club players, juniors, families, seniors & vets!! This is a 6-weeks competition, playing every Thursday, 7:00-9:30pm starting from 27 July to 31 August.
You must enter via Hello Club to play and choose to play full court singles or half court singles.
Cost including shuttles
- $90 for half court box (Click here to enter half court box)
- $110 for full court box (Click here to enter full court box)
Format
- Each night play round robin matches (3x) against other players within your box
- Move up or down weekly depending on your results
- BWF scoring rules
Entries close: 23:59 Monday, 24 July

September Pop-Up Club - Fundraising
2023-09-07 19:00 - 2023-09-28 21:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Help Sam get to World Junior Team Championships 2023 in America. All proceeds go to his expenses. Take the opportunity to have a hit with the best junior in the Wellington Region!
$15 a night, 7pm - 9:30pm. Doubles club games with rotation. 30 Players max.
To play on:
Thursday 7 September - Sign up here
Thursday 14 September - Sign up here
Thursday 21 September - Sign up here
Thursday 28 September - Sign up here

WN Junior Championships 2023
2023-09-25 - 2023-09-26 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Our Junior Championships will be on Monday 25 & Tuesday 26 September.
U13 & U17 - Monday
U15 & U19 - Tuesday
MUST READ: Tournament terms and conditions click here
Save the dates! And enter now!

Entries close 11.59pm Thursday 21st September 2023

Difficulties entering?? Email us: office@wnba.org.nz

Racketlon Holiday Programme 27th - 29th September
2023-09-27 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:
Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th September 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.

To sign up for Wednesday 27th September click here
To sign up for Thursday 28th September click here
To sign up for Friday 29th September click here

Shuttle Time Holiday Programme 2nd - 3rd October
2023-10-02 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 Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd September 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!

To sign up for Monday 2nd October click here
To sign up for Tuesday 3rd October click here

Mixed Doubles Box Challenge - October
2023-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
October is for mixed doubles! We are running a 4x session of mixed doubles, on Thursdays, 7:30pm - 9:30pm.
Find yourself a partner and enter! For all grades as the more pairings we have the more boxes can be made.
$110 per pair
(pairing must consist of one female and one male).

B, C & D Grade Championships 2023
2023-10-06 17:00 - 2023-10-08 18:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Our popular B, C & D Grade Championships will be held on Friday 6 - Sunday 8 October.
Entries are now open!
MUST READ: our tournament terms & conditions click here

Hot food and drinks will be available from Tracey's Kitchen! And as per usually we will be running some spot prizes for players & spectators!!
***please note: you can enter in different grades, however, only in 1 of the disciplines. e.g. C grade doubles and D grade singles, but not C grade doubles and D grade doubles with different partners.

Stadium Pass Pop-Up Event
2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
A pop-up event for current stadium pass holders only. Shuttles included, cost: $7.50
Running 10 Oct & 17 Oct, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

To sign up for 10 Oct click here
To sign up for 17 Oct click here

Want to play and don't have a stadium pass? Why not grab one? Head to our tabs "Play" -> "Memberships" -> "Stadium Pass"

Adult Badminton Classes
2023-11-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Each session will be a shot-based class, working on footwork & technique for that shot.
Ideal for beginners and intermediate players.
Every Thursday 7:30pm - 9:30pm
From 2nd Nov - 7th Dec
$15 per session OR $80 for all 6 sessions

Teams' League (Singles Edition)
2023-11-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Play in a team against other teams! Format is 2x Singles, 1xDoubles. Any gender singles & doubles.
Minimum 2 Players in a Team.
When: Thursdays, 2nd November - 14th December (7x weeks)
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $215.00 per team
8 teams max. First in first served.

Pre-Season Training 2024
2024-01-06 09:00 - 11:00 | 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. Highly recommended for those wanting to play for Team WN in the 2024 season.
Cost: $12 per session or $120 for all 16 sessions
Times: Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm, Saturdays/Sundays 9am-11am
Dates:
- Saturday 6 January
- Tuesday 9 January
- Saturday 13 January
- Tuesday 16 January
- Saturday 20 January
- Tuesday 23 January
- Saturday 27 January
- Tuesday 30 January
- Saturday 3 February
- Tuesday 6 February
- Sunday 11 February
- Tuesday 13 February
- Sunday 18 February
- Tuesday 20 February
- Saturday 24 February
- Tuesday 27 February

Junior Summer Camp 2024
2024-01-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Ideal for all Juniors (8 - 21 years old) who are wanting to play competitive badminton in the 2024 session. Coaches Rhys & Natesh will be taking full day training sessions - learning aspects include footwork, fitness, technique, tactics, strengthening & conditioning etc.
Please bring food (morning tea, lunch, drink bottle), badminton gear, extra T-Shirts encouraged.
All days are 9am - 3pm.
When:
- Monday 8 January
- Wednesday 10 January
- Monday 15 January
- Wednesday 17 January
- Friday 19 January
- Monday 22 January
- Wednesday 24 January
- Friday 26 January
Cost: $55.00 per day or $330.00 for all days

Adult Badminton Classes Jan-Feb 2024
2024-01-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Each session will be a shot-based class, working on footwork & technique for that shot.
Ideal for beginners and intermediate players.
Every Wednesday 6pm - 7:30pm
From 10 Jan - 14 Feb
$12 per session OR $60 for all 6 sessions

Summer Doubles Box Challenge - starting 11 Jan
2024-01-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
The Wellington North Doubles Box Challenge is catered for players of all abilities who seek a challenge, including casual players, club players, juniors, families, seniors & vets!! This is a 6-weeks competition, playing every Thursday, 7:30-10:00pm starting from 11 January to 15 February.
Your team must enter via Hello Club to play, one entry per team. First 24 doubles pairing only! First in first served.
Cost
- $204 per team, shuttles included.
Format
- Doubles matches (non-gender specific)
- 2-3 players in your doubles pairing
- Each night play round robin matches against other pairings within your box
- Move up or down weekly depending on your results
- BWF scoring rules
**Entries close: 23:59 Monday, 8 January**

Racketlon Summer 2024
2024-01-23 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:
23, 24, 25 and 26 January 2024
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.

Sunday ShuttleTime Bronze (Amesbury School Hall)
2024-02-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Our ShuttleTime Bronze programme is catered for children 6+ who are interested in learning about badminton. The programmes' core focus is learning and development of basic badminton skills and techniques, and mostly importantly enjoyment of the sport.
Running for 8x Sessions, from Sunday 11 February to Sunday 7 April (not running on Easter Sunday)
When: 10:15-11:15am
Where: Amesbury School Hall, located in Churton Park
Cost: $80.00 per child

Singles Box Challenge (Feb-Mar)
2024-02-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Singles box is back in February! 6 weeks of Singles competition starting on February 22, running on Thursdays.
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $115 (including shuttles)
Play in box format with changes weekly.

Entry closes Monday 19th February.

Adult Development Class (Intermediate) Feb-March
2024-02-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Our Adult Development Classes tailored for intermediate players will focus on footwork & movement, skills & tactics that will help you to level up your game!
Every Thursday 7:30pm - 9:30pm, on Courts 5-6
From 22 Feb - 28 Mar
$16 per session OR $66 for all 6 sessions

Annual General Meeting 2024
2024-03-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Dear members of Wellington North Badminton, our AGM will be held on Monday 25 March at 7.15pm, in the upstairs Muir Lounge.
We invite you to join us.
WN 2024 AGM Agenda

Wellington North Open 2024
2024-03-29 - 2024-03-31 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Online entry is now open for the Wellington North Open 2024
This is a Badminton New Zealand Group B1 Tier sanctioned event.

All entry must be submitted online - no exceptions.
Entry closes at 23:59 Wednesday, 20 March 2024.
2024 WN Open Prospectus

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 2024. Book today using promo code WNBA2024.

Volunteers Wanted!
We are seeking volunteers for the upcoming Wellington North Open 2024, scheduled for 29-31 March. Various roles available ranging from umpiring, line judging, café, tournament control and field of play assistant. Come help make this the best 2024 sanctioned tournament in NZ. Refreshments will be provided to all volunteers over mealtimes whilst working at the stadium. Register your interest.

Junior Fundraising - Victor A102 Shoes
2024-04-23 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Our Juniors are going to the New Zealand Junior Team Championships 2024 (NZJTC) in July. We are looking to cut costs for them and their families, through partnering with Victor NZ.
Victor NZ A102 shoes, retailed at $140.00! https://www.kookaburrasport.co.nz/victor-a102-badminton-shoes
We are selling these for a limited time for $80.00 a pair!! It isn't easier to get good quality court shoes at this price! Don't miss out on the low price and for a good cause!
Make your pre-order online here or you can try sizes during office hours.
We will be taking last orders on Sunday 5th May. We will contact you when your shoes have arrived.

Questions? email: chanmony@wnba.org.nz

U15 Novice Games
2024-04-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Calling all under 15 year olds! Come for a day of badminton games! Fun & semi-competitive games for novice/beginners, also catered for all abilities. Please ensure you bring drink bottle, food and wear comfortable clothing, non-marking shoes.
Choose to play half court singles or doubles or both!
9am - 12pm = Half court singles, $25
1pm - 3pm = Doubles, $25
Whole day = $40 (bring your lunch)
You must be over 8 and under 15 years old! Closes Sunday 21st April.
Questions? Please email chanmony@wnba.org.nz

Junior Fundraising - Victor A102 Shoes
2024-05-07 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Our Juniors are going to the New Zealand Junior Team Championships 2024 (NZJTC) in July. We are looking to cut costs for them and their families, through partnering with Victor NZ.
Victor NZ A102 shoes, retailed at $140.00! https://www.kookaburrasport.co.nz/victor-a102-badminton-shoes
We are selling these for a limited time for $80.00 a pair!! It isn't easier to get good quality court shoes at this price! Don't miss out on the low price and for a good cause!
Make your pre-order online here or you can try sizes during office hours.
Last day to order is Tuesday 11th June. We will contact you when your shoes have arrived.

Questions? email: chanmony@wnba.org.nz

Stadium Pass - Doubles Box Challenge, Starting 12th May
2024-05-12 19:00 - 2024-06-16 21:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Free entry for players with a current stadium pass! (All players must have a stadium pass that runs through the month of May & June).
Just one entry per pair (please ensure your partner/s have a current stadium pass or they must purchase one). Maximum of 16 entries! First in first served! You may name up to 4 players in your pair.
Players must provide their own feathered shuttles. Pairs must provide at least 2 shuttles per box each night, any additional or remaining shuttles to be evenly contributed/distributed.
BWF playing rules with no extension, sudden death at 20-all.
Wellington North will organise the matches and update results on tournament software.
Sunday 7pm - 9pm, starting Sunday 12th May to Sunday 16th June.
Closes Thursday 9th May

U19 North Island Open 2024
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-23 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Entries is now opened for the North Island / Wellington North Under 19 Open! This will be held on Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 June.
This is a Badminton New Zealand Tier 14 sanctioned event.

All entry must be submitted online - no exceptions.
Entry closes at 23:59 Wednesday, 12 June 2024.
Read the conditions of entry here: WN U19 Open Prospectus 2024
Tournament Hotels
Thanks to our accommodation partners!

Willis Wellington Hotel is offering great rates for your stay for the duration of the Wellington North Under 19 Open 2024. Book today using promo code WNBA2024.

Best Western is approximately 10 minutes’ drive to our facility, Best Western Hotel is positioned in Johnsonville, 17-19 Burgess Road.
One of our members owns and manages this Hotel so it would be great if you can support a fellow Badminton player. 0800 299 299

Stadium Pass - Doubles Box Challenge, Starting 30th June
2024-06-30 20:00 - 2024-07-28 22:00 | Wellington North Badminton, Taylor Park, Tawa Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Free entry for players with a current stadium pass! (All players must have a stadium pass that runs through the month of June & July).
Just one entry per pair (please ensure your partner/s have a current stadium pass or they must purchase one). Maximum of 24 entries! First in first served! You may name up to 4 players in your pair.
Players must provide their own feathered shuttles. Pairs must provide at least 3 shuttles per box each night, any additional or remaining shuttles to be evenly contributed/distributed.
BWF playing rules, games to 15-points with sudden death at 20-all.
Wellington North will organise the matches and update results on tournament software.
Sunday 8pm - 10pm, starting Sunday 30th June to Sunday 28th July.
Closes Wednesday 26th June
