Welcome to the Badminton Victoria Website, British Columbia, Canada. We are currently updating the website with programs and events coming to Victoria so please keep dropping by!

2009-SUMMER

This notice is to invite all badminton supporters to the BADMINTON VICTORIA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND POTLUCK DINNER happening on JUNE 22nd, 2009 at 6:00 PM at the CORDOVA BAY HALL (941 Sutcliffe Rd, Cordova Bay) All Badminton Victoria members and also members of the badminton community are invited to attend this meeting. New Board positions will be voted on, as well as a recap of all programs from the past year and plans for the 2009-2010 season.

IT'S HERE! Click the Banner above for "The 2009 Summer Camp Schedule".  (Last Updated June 9th)  If you are interested in registering for any of the camps that Badminton Victoria offers, contact the Regional Office at badminton@pacificsport.com, or call 250 881 1881.

2009-SPRING:

The 2009 Canadian Junior National Championships were held in Edmonton, Alberta on May 4-9, and Victoria sent a strong and large contingent of athletes this year for the first time in a long time. Badminton Victoria was represented by eleven athletes from U14 all the way up to U23, and consisted of Ethan Lee, Candice Ip, Helen Ip, Robbie Thomas, Christopher Wan, Sylvia Wan, Emily Chung, Vivian Yan, Bryan Cassels, Riley Trottier, and Jeremy Côté. For most of us, it was an entirely new experience being at such a huge tournament in such a huge venue, and only having to play 2 matches a day! All the athletes performed admirably, with some notable finishes. Candice Ip performed extremely well, placed runner-up in U14 Girls Doubles with Eileen Wong and consolation winner in U14 Mixed Doubles with Haijun Liu. Sylvia Wan claimed the consolation winner title in U16 Girls Singles, and her and Emily Chung achieving consolation runner-up in U16 Girls Doubles. Coach Keith Anton was very happy with the play of all the athletes, and aside from losing his notebook on multiple occasions, he was mostly able to keep his sanity. Everyone who attended had an enjoyable time and are already looking forward to next year! Congratulations to all athletes! Full results can be found on the Badminton Alberta website.

2009-February News:

		Adult Flights		Under 20 Flights
The VICTOR RACQUETS CANADA Vancouver Island 8-Court Main Event RECREATIONAL DOUBLES TOURNAMENT Under 20 & Adult. Sunday, Feb 22nd, 2009 at CFB Esquimalt - Naden Athletic Centre.			A
			B
			C

2008-Winter News:

SPRING 2009 Registration and payment for Junior Competive, Competitive, and Hawks can be addressed to "Badminton Victoria" and mailed or dropped off to the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific. The Centre is located at left side of Saanich Commonwealth Place.  Please read and fill out the appropriate Registration Forms. (Contact Jeremy at 881-1881 for more information)

Junior Competitive     Competitive     Hawks

2008-Fall News:

Franks 21 Selected PHOTOS of Muiel Knott Saanich Open

Franks 550 PHOTOS of Muiel Knott Saanich Open

2008 Island Junior Open, November 28th - 30th, 2008. Event Schedule Draws Spreadsheet

--- Click For Results --- or the 2008 "Muriel Knott Classic - Saanich Open Badminton Tournament"

The 2008 Island Junior Open, November 28th to 30th. Open to all players who are members of Badminton BC and qualify by age as of December 31st, 2008. U12, U14, U16, U19. Contact Jereme Cote at 250-881-1881 for more information.   Registration Deadline Sunday November 23rd. --- Click For Registration Form ---

Sponsored By Black Knight

2008 Muriel Knott Classic Saanich Open Badminton Tournament The 75th Potluck All Players since 1933 Invited On Saturday November 22nd, 8pm at the Brentwood Community Center. Representatives from the 1930's Brentwood Badminton Club are needed to cut the cake! No need to play this year, just bring a dish and share the memories. Original Trophies from 1933 and 1934 will be on display. See Registration Form below for contact information.

The 2008 "Muriel Knott Classic - Saanich Open Badminton Tournament" is the 75th anniversary. The Tournament runs from November 17 – 23 and hosted by the Brentwood Bay Badminton Club. This is one of the most fun and accessible tournaments of the year. The week will include Parent-child, Handicapped, and Masters Competitive play. Click To Download Registration and Contact information.

Muriel Knott was born in 1917 and started playing Badminton in the old Steam Power Plant on the site of the Port Royal Housing Development. She then moved to playing at the first real facility in the area, the West Road Hall. That Hall was rebuilt during the Depression in what is now the Brentwood Community Center. She won the Saanich Open in 1933 and 1935, and went on to become ranked #3 in Canada. Murial put countless hours into Badminton and was passionate about it as a Life Long Sport. She ran Junior programs for many years. Her daughters Anne and Pat have taken over the running of the tournament and continue in the family tradition. They point out that the schedule and the spirit of the Tournament is the same as the first year it started when the Brentwood Bay Community Center was built. And if you listen closely you can hear Muriel say, "Thanks for coming!".

RESULTS for Brentwood Junior "B" - Invitational Tournament, November 1st - 2nd, 2008. Results List Results Spreadsheet

Anne Henderson has notified Badminton Victoria that "This year is the 75th anniversary of the Muriel Knott Tournament (Saanich Open). It runs Nov. 17 - 23rd. We are going to have a history reminder on the Sat. night at the pot luck dinner. We would like any players who have ever played in the event to attend. All we ask is they bring a dish for the dinner. It will be on Sat. 23rd at 8p.m. We have cleaned and repaired some of the old trophies and will work on the other ones so we can give them out to the winners (not to keep). Any questions, contact me before Sept. 24th or after Nov. 3rd. (email is saerhenderson at shaw dot ca)"

Notice to all Lower Vancouver Island Recreational Badminton Players. On Sunday October 5th, Badminton Victoria will be hosting the "COURTSIDE SPORTS - RECREATIONAL DOUBLES TOURNAMENT". This is a social event open to all recreational players. Players ranked provincially will not be eligible to participate. Teams of men’s, women’s or mixed are playing each other. 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (approximately) at St.Andrews High School – 880 McKenzie Ave. Only 32 spots available. Registration Deadline is Thursday October 2nd at 5pm. The Registration Form must be filled in and dropped off at Courtside Sports on 1136 Hillside Avenue. --- Click For Registration Form ---

Recreational Tournament Pictures

FALL 2008 Registration and payment for Junior Competive, Competitive, and Hawks can be addressed to "Badminton Victoria" and mailed or dropped off to the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific. The Centre is located at left side of Saanich Commonwealth Place.  Please read and fill out the appropriate Registration Forms. (Contact Jeremy at 881-1881 for more information)

Junior Competitive     Competitive     Hawks