Badminton Alberta
60 Patterson Blvd SW T3H 2E1 Calgary, AB, Canada

The Alberta Government made changes to the Covid-19 restrictions. Follow the link below to see what came into effect on February 8 and how #BadmintonAlberta is adjusting. #Badminton #Community #Alberta https://www.badmintonalberta.ca//Step-1-Restriction-Change

Be sure to check out the excellent documentary series on the 2020 YONEX All England Badminton Championships in anticipation of the 2021 YONEX All England which begins March 17th. #YonexCanada #BadmintonAlberta #BadmintonCanada #BWF #YONEXCANADAOPEN

This week's #FeatureFriday we're highlighting a member of the Canadian National Team, Rachel Honderich! Rachel started playing badminton at the age of 7 and one of her most notable accomplishments is a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games! #RachelHonderich

Congratulations to The Glencoe Club!

Badminton World Federation has recently introduced their first group of semi-professional umpires. This move follows the introduction of semi-professional referee's back in 2018. If anyone is interested in pursuing a career as a semi-professional technical official in badminton, please give the office at Badminton Alberta a call to discuss the career pathway and timelines. Badminton Canada Badminton Pan Am BWF Development & Shuttle Time

Check out Badminton Canada archives circa 1986! Talk about a #Throwback - it's great to see this Canadian badminton history like this.

There are badminton organizations throughout Canada and all over the world, such as #BadmintonAfrica, that are working hard to encourage player equality! #BadmintonforWomen #WomenInSport #BadmintonCanada

If you know of any female para badminton players in Alberta or Canada, please forward this information onto them. Any questions give our office a call.

Check out these top 10 badminton shots! Do you agree that they are top 10 material? Let us know your favourite all-time shot! #TechniqueTuesday #TopTen #BadmintonForAll #badminton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbsU6uR_GnA

The role of women coaches in Badminton is crucial for the development of the sport. Have you been considering becoming certified as a coach? Check out the Coaching Pathway in Alberta, to find out how you can take that first step. #WomenInBadminton #WomenInSport

Due to the recent announcement of new COVID-19 restrictions, Badminton Alberta has suspended all instructional junior programs and tournaments until at least January 5th, 2021. Refunds for all programs and tournaments will be issued immediately. We look for your support and cooperation throughout the month of December. We are working towards relaunch plans with tournaments hopefully operational by late March 2021.... Be safe everyone.

Brian Yang is one of Canada’s most talented badminton players. At just 15 years old Brian became the youngest U23 singles champion in Canadian history! Is there an athlete or coach who inspires you? Let us know and you might see them on our next #FeatureFriday! #HappyFriday #badminton https://olympic.ca/team-canada/brian-yang/

Great news heading into the weekend!

Nothing short of diligence to ensure incoming athletes are safe and healthy with these thorough protocols and firm guidelines. Video by Badminton Association of Thailand https://youtu.be/GGEAnKEqGoU

#ThrowbackThursday of Josephine Wu and Joshua Hurlburt-Yu competing in the 2019 YONEX Canada Open! We’re hopeful to see these amazing athletes on the court again soon! Josephine Wu Joshua Hurlburt-Yu #2019YONEXCanadaOpen #badminton #canada

Imagine or stick down masking tape to your floors and perform these heart rate raising agility drills for faster feet! #TrainingTuesday #training

They landed in Bangkok and its straight to isolation for these athletes. Check out how they are combating the jetlag via BWF Badminton World Federation

Although many events were cancelled this year, we love to see that many players, even / Tai Tzu Ying is consistently training and expanding her interests to other facets of life. Read her interview with BWF Badminton World Federation PART 1: https://bit.ly/39aZ3Qz and PART 2: https://bit.ly/39qbMzh

Get lots of rest and stay hydrated, Kento Momota!

#ThrowbackThursday 2 years ago, Michelle Li emerged as a champion at the Macau Open Badminton Super 300 against Han Yu of China. Read on via BADZINE: https://bit.ly/3lPmEtD

India #Parabadminton star Manasi Joshi is the most recent addition to the Barbie family. She also appeared on the front of TIME as one of the 2020 Next Generation Leader. More https://ti.me/3defI5L

Wishing everyone a safe, prosperous, and Happy New Year! We will see you in 2021!

With current COVID restrictions, we are postponing the Nov 21st & 22nd Yonex Canada Alberta Junior Circuit. Please stay tuned to our social media for updates.

It’s always a joy to bring the family together. Here’s the top of our NANOFLARE range, side-by-side. From left to right: the NANOFLARE 800 and the new NANOFLARE 800 LT. The NANOFLARE 700 in emerald green and red, and the NANOFLARE 600. #FarBeyondOrdinary #NANOFLARE

In efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 and abide by the new public health guidelines issued by Alberta Health Services, badminton groups and community groups should take a break from playing during this time to reduce the number of cases in the province. Badminton Alberta strongly recommends that the following activities are PROHIBITED at this time: - Group lessons or practice (groups of 5 or more per court)... - Leagues & Ladders for doubles and mixed doubles - Formal competitions/social gatherings of any kind Learn what is permitted at this time: https://bit.ly/3pCO9sK

- Badminton South Africa is on a roll delivering more grassroot activities to promote badminton as a safe sport d...uring the COVID-19 pandemic using the Shuttle Time and AirBadminton programme. Read more https://bit.ly/30sct5y BWF Badminton World Federation Badminton Confederation Africa Badminton Asia Badminton Europe Badminton Pan Am Badminton Oceania #bwfbadminton #bwfshuttletime #badminton #shuttletime

Get ready! The second silver level tournament of the Yonex Canada Alberta Junior Circuit is now open for registration! Sign up now: https://bit.ly/32FHww4

We are looking for a member who may be well versed in the inner workings of MS Access Database management, as we have a database that requires some revisions mostly in the Reports area. Drop me a message if you might be available to assist.

Congratulations to Japan and Thailand for being selected as the host countries for the 2021 & 2023 BWF Badminton World Federation Para Badminton World Championships. Well done! We look forward to exciting events under your leadership.

As we celebrate National Coaches Week from September 19-27, it wouldn't be complete without mentioning the significant contribution of Channarong Ratanaseangsuang of Calgary. Have a listen to part of The Glencoe Club's Legacy Project among Jim Powell, Jamie Paulson and Channarong.

If Alberta schools and clubs are interested, Badminton Alberta staff are an excellent resource regarding the BWF Shuttle Time program. Drop us an email to discuss further.

Congratulations to the City of Fort McMurray and the Municipality of Wood Buffalo for earning the privilege of hosting two international events back to back in February 2021. #badmintoncanada #yonexcanada #bwf #panambadminton

Edmonton's Josephine Wu under the microscope with BWF social media team. https://www.facebook.com/watch/

Update on proposed September BCAN events.

Sport Tourism Canada @SportTourismCA Jun 26 #FridayFile - although the 2020 @yonex_badminton Canadian International Challenge was postponed in early April, the economic impact data from this event still provided valuable information. https://twitter.com/badmintonab/status/1276708282321629184

In light of today's opening of Stage 2 in Alberta, Badminton Alberta has posted some guidelines and FAQs to assist users with questions they may have about the recently released guidance from the Alberta Government in relation to returning to indoor sport. Check it out on our website: https://www.badmintonalberta.ca//Badminton-Albertas-COVID1

Victor AS Air Shuttle is now available in Canada. Give them a try and let us know what you think! VICTORSPORT

We are proud to announce a new role call of global superstars from the World Tour and Para badminton circuit to the list of 'i am badminton' Ambassadors. #iambadminton