23 June 2005

News Flash around the state!

1) Stuart Gomez and Eva Ratanasena represented the Australian Under 23 Team that competed against New Zealand in Ballarat (3rd-5th June 2005). New Zealand had a narrow win. Results here.

2) Eva Ratanasena also won the plate event at the prestigious Babolat North Harbour International tournament in New Zealand (10th-12th June 2005).

3) Kenny Ng and Spoorti Rattan have been selected to represent the Australian Under 19 Team to go to the Pan Pacific Junior Championships in Vancouver, Canada. The team leaves in late July and will be attending two tournaments – one in Vancouver and one in LA – as well as head to head test matches with Canada, New Zealand, USA, Taiwan and 2 teams from South America.

4) Ben Gomez and Marianne Loh have recently gained Level 2 Umpiring accreditation.

5) Phillip Wong has recently gained Level 2 Coaching Accreditation, while Eva Chiu has recently gained Level 1 (advanced) Coaching Accreditation. Other aspiring coaches are requested to register their interest with NSWBA. To those who have attended the coaching courses this year but yet to complete all their accreditation requirements, please make appropriate arrangements as soon as possible. Thank you.

21 June 2005

News Flash around the state!

1) Stuart Gomez and Eva Ratanasena represented the Australian Under 23 Team that competed against New Zealand in Ballarat (3rd-5th June 2005). New Zealand had a narrow win. Results here.

2) Eva Ratanasena also won the plate event at the prestigious Babolat North Harbour International tournament in New Zealand (10th-12th June 2005).

3) Ben Gomez and Marianne Loh have recently gained Level 2 Umpiring accreditation.

4) Phillip Wong has recently gained Level 2 Coaching Accreditation, while Eva Chiu has recently gained Level 1 (advanced) Coaching Accreditation. Other aspiring coaches are requested to register their interest with NSWBA. To those who have attended the coaching courses this year but yet to complete all their accreditation requirements, please make appropriate arrangements as soon as possible. Thank you.

20 May 2005

The UNSW Autumn Open will be held from 4 - 5 June 2005. Easy Way Specialist Drinks will be supplying bubble tea for sale on the day. Pre-order to receive discounted rates! Click here for more information and the entry form.

17 May 2005

Open Squad Training

The NSW State Open Squad Training has been occuring every Sunday at UNSW from 1pm-4pm. All interested athletes are advised to confirm their interest in representing the team to travel to Melbourne from 5th-11th September this year. They are encouraged to attend the training with the squad.

Read all about the preparations here

11 May 2005

Support your team!

The Sudirman Cup is well under way in Beijing Capital Gymnasium, China. Today, Wednesday 11th May 2005, New South Wales State and Australian international representative Stuart Gomez played and won his first Sudirman Cup Men's Singles match. Stuart played the first match in Australia's tie against Peru, beating CF Andres 15- 2, 15-6 in 20 minutes. Stuart is fresh from his recent two months of gruelling training under former international umpire, head coach, Kim Young Man of Korea at the International Badminton Federation (IBF) Saarbrucken training facility in Germany. Australia also won its first tie against South Africa 5-0.

27 April 2005

There's something about Kenny

See the articles (Chinese) / (Local News) / (Daily News) on our current NSW junior badminton athlete Kenny Ng.

27 April 2005

Last call for Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Sports Volunteers

Be part of a fantastic opportunity to be part of the largest international sporting event held in Australia since the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games by becoming a volunteer at the badminton competition! See the Badminton Australia website for information on being a Sports Specific Volunteer for badminton and to download the application form.

25 April 2005

The City of Brisbane Badminton Championships will be held from 28 - 29 May 2005. There are over $1250 worth of prizes on offer. Click here for more information and the entry form.

23 April 2005

The 2005 NSW Veterans Team Open will be held on 13 June. Click here for more information and the entry form.

18 April 2005

Under 19 NSW State Team Selection

U19 selection will be held on 08 May 2005 at Lidcombe Netball Centre from 3:00-7:00pm. Anyone interested in attending should inform Jerome Gomez no later than 06 May 2005. Responses after 06 May 2005 will not be considered.

18 April 2005

Did you know?

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18 April 2005

The University of Sydney Badminton Club has held its 2005 Autumn Doubles Tournament over the weekend. Although there were late starts on both days, the turn out of players were extremely good, and it was very much enjoyed by most players and spectators. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all for participating.

18 April 2005

The 2005 CP Maddern Trophy and Australasian Under 19 Championships will be hosted by New South Wales. Our home team is defending the team title and expects fierce competition from other states.

Click here for event information.

18 April 2005

The New South Wales Badminton Association website has now been revamped!

Thanks to Ben Gomez and Rose Ten for their valuable professional assistance and contributions.

26 January 2005

Happy Australia Day! Meanwhile, check out this simple, yet interesting animated presentation of badminton rules: Infographic