Category Archives: Juniors

Junior teams for South Islands named

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Congratulations to everyone who was selected to represent Otago Badminton in the upcoming South Island Tournaments.

  • U13 & U19 Christchurch 5th & 6th July
  • U15 & U17 Christchurch 13th to the 18th July

We need confirmation from all players, so these teams are provisional until confirmed.

Update 23 May:

With a number of players unavailable, it has become impossible to enter two U15 teams. So the list below is now the teams and players named to attend the South Island Tournament this year.

My sincere apologies to the U15 players who are now not selected. We did everything possible. If you wish, I can put your names forward to play for other provinces that are short, and you can also enter the U15 South Island Individuals on your own (Ward can help with this if you need it).

For the teams selected: Deposits and forms are due back now. So if you are named below and have yet to do so, can you please do this as soon as you can.

Manager Pryial’s Mum? & Anne?   Coach TBC (Jim?)
Maddy Doran F U19
Priyal Petal F U19
Amy Logie F U19
Karmilla Jaafar F U19
Natasha Kolimlim F U19
Meghann North F U19
Daniel Cleminson M U19
Ferdinand Kolimlim M U19
Jayden Baker M U19
Avinash Shastri M U19
Reynard Dain M U19
TBC   M   U19
Manager Maree Kellett   Coach Jim Hoffman
Sarah Talalima F U17
Rileigh Fields F U17
Nicole Kellett F U17
Bree Colston F U17
Maddy Foster F U17
Jehoon Mun M U17
Nathan Beesley M U17
Ferdinand Kolimlim M U17
Avinash Shastri M U17
Matthew Ogle M U17
Manager Tara Clark   Coach Ward Kellett
Adithi Alexander F U15
Caitlin Sue F U15
Emily Perry F U15
Kelly Hoyt F U15
Peyton Fields F U15
Josh Kellett M U15
Andrew Goh M U15
BEN WEIR M U15
Ben Clark M U15
Brayden Mansfield M U15
Manager Caroline Burgess & ?   Coach Glen Forrester & ?
TBC   F   U13
Farrin Quin F U13
Marissa Oliver F U13
Georgia Burgess F U13
Joshua Forrester M U13
ROMEO KOLIMLIM M U13
AARYAN ALEXANDER M U13
NARAYEN SHASTRI M U13
CHRIS DENTON M U13
Matthew Godfrey M U13

 

Update May 7:

We are still looking for players in the second U15 team (especially boys!). We have asked other provinces if they have spare players and will continue to look at players within Otago.

Should players not be available or pull out it will affect the viability of the team and may mean we have to reduce the teams going. We have until the end of this month (May) to make our final confirmation. After this we will face a hefty fine if we have to pull a team out.

I know there will be many questions. I have found that the best way to answer these is with a parents/players meeting and would like to invite you along on

  • Wednesday the 14th May at 5.30pm.

If you are one of our veterans, there is no need to come if you have no questions.

The names below are in no order of ability within the team. This will be assessed over this term and decided on close to the tournament by your coaches.

I look forward to seeing you all at the hall on the 14th!

Regards,
Ward

Junior Coaching: squad times

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Junior coaching squad training times are now available:

  • Group 1 Sunday 4.00-5.30pm. Courts 2, 3, 4 & 5 (no training on Queens Birthday w/end)
  • Group 2 Tuesday 5.30-7.00pm. Courts 2, 3, 4 & 5
  • Group 3a Wednesday 5.30-7.00pm. Courts 4 & 5
  • Group 3b Thursday 5.00-6.30pm. Courts 3, 4 & 5

The School term starts today and ends Friday 4 July. If you have not received an email confirming which squad you are in, or wish to be included, please let us know by emailing Ward.

Otago Handicap tournament – more details

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Otago’s most successful tournament is back!

The early years

This tournament was once the most popular of all tournaments run in Otago. It was a full week long and the entries were so many, play often went home very late to get the games finished.

Its popularity is that with the handicap system, serious and more social players can compete evenly. There were 3 grades then, C, B & A, and players entered the grade closest to their skill level and then one above. The outcome is less easily predicted and with the canteen and lounge open there is a good opportunity to socialise. Which for the majority of us is as important and the game on court.

The Rules

What’s different?

Other than the points below…. All playing rules are as per the Badminton NZ Laws of badminton. Here’s a link if you want to refresh Badminton Laws.

All matches will be one game setting at 30, or must win by 2.

Handicaps

When both players have positive handicaps, or both have negative handicaps, the player with the lowest handicap will start on zero. For example: if player 1 has a handicap of 5 and player 2 has a handicap of 11, player 1 will start the match on zero. Player 2 starts on 6.

When the two opposing sides are positive vs. negative, play starts with those points. For example: If player 1 has a handicap of -5 & player 2 a handicap of +10,  play starts with player 1 on -5 and player 2 on +10.

Tournament conditions

Information, Rules and Conditions of enter

  1. Entries must be received by 5pm Sunday the 23rd of November, so there is time to work out the handicaps and draw. Late entries will be at the discretion of the tournament manager

  2. Doubles will be played on Monday 2nd Dec, Mixed Doubles on the 4th Dec, Singles on the 5th Dec from 7pm sharp. (Note, there is no play on Tuesday the 3rd of Dec to allow for Summer Badminton)

  3. The draw and handicaps will be posted on the OBA web side on Friday 29th Nov.

  4. Any player wanting to challenge his/her handicap or of someone else must forward this with justification in writing to moc.liamgnull@ttellek.draw by Sunday 1st Dec 12 noon. Any challenge will be reviewed and if necessary an adjustment made before play starts on the 2nd Dec

  5. No challenge will be reviewed if forwarded late. All handicaps will stand as of the 2nd Dec. The tournament handicappers decision is final.

  6. As long as entry numbers permit the tournament will be a knock out with plate events. If numbers are not sufficient for this it will be a round robin. All players are guaranteed two matches per event entered.

  7. All games must be umpired. All players will are expected to umpire when called.

  8. Players not available when called for a game will be defaulted.

The tournament manager and handicapper reserve the ability to adjust any playing condition where entry numbers make them impractical or to aid the smooth running of the tournament.

How to Enter

Follow this online link and fill out & submit the form. Enter here. If this link doesn’t work, email moc.liamgnull@ttellek.draw to receive an emailed link.

The cost are

  • Seniors. $20 per event (singles, doubles, mixed doubles). If all three events are entered, a 20% discount applies and the total cost is $48.

  • Juniors. $18 per event (singles, doubles, mixed doubles). If all three events entered, a 10% discount applies and the total cost is $43.

All entry fees are to be paid when reporting in before the tournament. Anyone without their entry fee will be defaulted. No payment via internet banking EFTPOS or Junior Fundraising credits will be accepted. Strictly cash or cheque. “The old fashioned approach.”

Handicap Tournament

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This Tournament is designed for competitive and social players to be able to compete more evenly while maintaining a fun social atmosphere.

Dates: December 2, 4 and 5
Where: Angus Badminton Hall
Time: From 7pm

Doubles $20
Mixed Doubles $20
Singles $20

20% Discounts for all 3 Events. 10% Discount for Juniors.

An Otago Junior Badminton Fundraising Event.

Questions? Email moc.liamgnull@ttellek.draw

To enter the tournament, fill out the quick and easy entry form here.

Otago Handicap Tournament

We are back

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Hi all,

After a long delay and some personel changes, we are starting to get the webpage up and running again.

So whats been happening you ask?

Coaching Groups for Term 2 are up and running, if you are keen to join in contact Jeff on zn.gro.ogatonotnimdabnull@reciffo-ved

Interclub starts later tonight, 7pm, contact Suzanne on zn.oc.artxnull@ttameus if you would like to find out more info and/or join.

South Island Open on here in Dunedin on Friday the 14th and Saturday 15th of June. Entries close on Friday 7th of June. Enter online at http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=DE8B939A-88AE-4242-B1C1-B8C2603411B7

Junior Otago Representative teams about to be named, check back here in a day or two. These teams will compete in the South Island U15 & U17 Teams Event and Individual Championships to be held in Invercargill from the 21st to the 26th of July.

Masters Update: The Masters teams competed in Christchurch over Queens Birthday Weekend with Team One retaining the Div 1 Trophy they won last year. Full results and reports to come.

 

Friendly vs. Southland on July 1: express your interest

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Hi all,

The Junior Badminton Committee has been in contact with its Southland counter parts with the idea to arrange a regular (twice yearly) Friendly Match between our Juniors and theirs. The first to be in Southland. Then a return match in Otago later in the year.

The motivation behind arranging this friendly is to do two main things:

1. Give our Junior teams and top players a good workout before the South Islands and other individual tournaments and
2. Equally importantly, give our up and coming Junior players who were unlucky not to make a team this year an opportunity to get involved with the Otago team setup and get some good experience for next year.

How will it work.
Players will be put into teams, which will be graded on ability (not necessarily age). Selected U15 & U17 teams would be kept together were possible, depending on availability.

The emphasis is that teams will be playing against teams of as close to similar ability as practical. Southland will grade their players/teams along with Otago, and then these teams would play off against each other, i.e Southland team 1 Vs Otago team 1. Southland team 2 Vs Otago team 2, and so on.

The format would be similar to the successful Masters Cadbury Cup. Which is, that the winner on the day is the Provence who win the most games. (not tie’s)

It will be a very fun day, with a little rivalry mixed in. Specially between the more competitive players. Southland are a very hospitable Provence and will make our Juniors feel very welcome. They usually put on a very nice afternoon tea before the Masters head home, and I am sure they would do something similar for the Juniors.

Playing time.
Games would start on Sunday, July 1 around 11am and finish around 3pm~ish depending on player numbers.

Transport.
The Masters car pool down to Southland, but if we get enough interested players we will look at hiring a bus.

Cost.
This is yet to be discussed by the Junior committee, but if car pooling, it will be some petrol money. if we bus down, it will have to be more cost effective than cars. The Junior Committee will discuss if there are any other costs, but these will be minimal if any.

For this to be a success, Otago need to put as many players as possible on the court. To do this we need your support. The first task is to quickly put together a list of keen players so we can decide if we should hire a bus, and so we have time to work out the teams.

If you are interested in participating, can you please contact me as soon as possible. Final date for registering interest will be the 4th May.

If you have any questions, please contact me ether via email, or call me on 027 2770963.

Regards
Ward Kellett

Fundraising: what’s that?

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Fundraising is a great way for sports team to pay for sports related costs and do some team building as part of the Badminton Family.

Fundraising money are used for:

  • Team travel incl. accommodation cost to competitions such as to Invercargill in July
  • Individual entries to any BNZ tournament
  • Box competitions run by the OBA. The first one starts Thu April 26 and is doubles and mixed doubles. Your participation in these is strongly encouraged to give you regular exposure to competitive games – see here for details. Entry close April 20.
  • Coaching and training sessions run by OBA approved coaches

Fundraising opportunities are harder to come by than they have been in the past! The Junior Committee have a tentative opportunity lined up with Southern Colour print in July/August. We hope you’ll join in – details to follow by email and on this webpage.

If you and your family become aware of any opportunities, please let Sonya or Vicki know zn.gro.ogatonotnimdabnull@sroinuj

 

Reminder: entries closing this week

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Please be reminded of the following entry closing dates this week:

  • Tuesday 17th April – NZ Junior International – TODAY
  • Wednesday 18th April – Li-Ning North Island & North Harbour Open
  • Friday 20th April – Canterbury Anzac Open

Entries for the North and South Island under 17 and under 15 inter-association competitions, being held at Palmerston North and Invercargill respectively,

close on 30 April

All entry information and on-line links are on the BNZ website.

Entries for NZ Junior International close next Tue

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A reminder that entries for the NZ Junior International close Tuesday 17 April

Players without a BWF player number need to complete a player profile form, to get one. Once allocated this number MUST BE used when entering on-line

Click here for full event information, the on-line link and the player profile form.

Any questions, contact Julie.

Julie Carrel I Badminton New Zealand Events Manager I www.badminton.org.nz I

p 09 3695464 I m 021 760327 I skype julie.carrel