Events

June 25, 2015

Ottawa ON. – Badminton Canada announced the competition schedule for the 2015/2016 season. Highlights of the season include the following:

• Yonex Canada Kick-Off Weekend with both the junior and senior series starting September 25^th in Saskatoon and Quebec City respectively.
• The addition of a BWF sanction junior international event in Calgary AB with a $15,000 prize purse.
• A total of 11 Yonex National Circuit events (Junior and Senior)
• The Badminton Canada Senior National Championship in Winnipeg MB
• The Badminton Canada University/College National Championship in Quebec City QC
• The Badminton Canada Masters National Championship in Halifax NS
• The Badminton Canada U23/Junior National Championship in Moncton NB
• The Yonex Canada Open in Calgary  AB June 2016

Detailed Schedule at – http://badminton.ca/page/30716/20152016-Competition-Calendar

“The 2015/2016 Competition schedule is a full and robust calendar this year.” indicated Anil Kaul, President of Badminton Canada. “We are pleased to be able to enhance this year schedule with the kick-off weekend as well as the addition of the Junior International event in Calgary.”

“The hosting of 15 national level events and 2 international events is only possible with the firm commitment and support of our provincial badminton organizations.” added Joe Morissette, Executive Director of Badminton Canada.  “We thank them for their continued support and investment in these events.”

About Badminton Canada

Badminton Canada is the national governing body of the sport of badminton in Canada. Our mission is to be an innovative and highly respected sports organization that is the leader in contributing to badminton becoming the most successful racquet sport in Canada and the world by enabling Canadian Athletes, Coaches and Officials of all ages, cultural background and skill level the opportunity to excel in badminton and in life.  For further information, visit www.badminton.ca.

 

For more information, please contact:

Joe Morissette

Executive Director

Badminton Canada

700 Industrial Avenue, Suite 401

Ottawa, ON, K1G 0Y9

Phone: 613-569-2424 ext 101