About Us
We’re passionate about making badminton fun, accessible, and competitive for everyone. Whether you’re picking up a racket for the first time or aiming for national representation, OBA is here to support your journey.
We provide exciting competitions, quality facilities, and expert coaching to help players of all levels thrive. Beyond the game, we champion fair play, strong community connections, and the integrity of the sport.
We welcome you to be part of a vibrant badminton community in Otago
Board and Management
President
John Schollum president@badmintonotago.org.nz
Vice President
Darren Hart darrenhart@badmintonotago.org.nz
Secretary
Andrea Vernall secretary@badmintonotago.org.nz
Treasurer
Teresa Lu treasurer@badmintonotago.org.nz
Funding/Grants Manager
Ah-Lek Tay grants@badmintonotago.org.nz
Hall & Facilities Manager
David Laney David.laney@badmintonotago.org.nz
Junior Manager
Lana Perry juniors@badmintonotago.org.nz
Coaching Manager
Jim Hoffman juniors@badmintonotago.org.nz
Masters Manager
Troy Shoebridge masters@badmintonotago.org.nz
Senior Rep Manager
Claudia Smith seniorreps@badmintonotago.org.nz
IT Manager
Darren Hart darrenhart@badmintonotago.org.nz


