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Dear IBC members,

IBC will be hosting a treat night for members on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 to celebrate Chinese New Year. Hope to see you there!

Jenny

Kings University 9125 – 50 Street Edmonton , 5th Annual Open Badminton Tournament on March 11 -12, 2017

Please click here for more details.

Please email, or phone all entries to:
Naeem Haque at 780 446-2637
naeem.haque@kingsu.ca

If interested, there is drop-in badminton at Concordia University (7128 Ada Blvd NW) as follows:
1. Thursday, Dec 29, 6 – 8 p.m.
2. Friday, Dec 30, 6 – 8 p.m.
Drop-in fee is $5 and nylon shuttles will be provided.

Best Regards,

Jenny Altarejos
President, IBC

IBC Festive Season Treat Night

This year’s festive season treat night is scheduled for Monday, December 5, 2016. Snacks and beverages will be available to IBC members during the play night.

Changes to New Shuttle Distribution

In an effort to ensure equitable distribution and efficient usage of new badminton shuttles, IBC will be distributing new badminton shuttles to courts instead of individuals.

Effective Friday, December 2, 2016, each court will have a “game shuttle” basket attached to an adjacent post. At approximately 8pm and 9pm, a new shuttle will be placed in the game shuttle basket on each court. The shuttle(s) within the game shuttle baskets are reserved for their respective courts and for game play. Please return them to the game shuttle basket after use. Please do not remove them from the court.

Warm up and used shuttles will still be available for use at the cabinet near the entrance of the gym.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with any of the IBC executives.

Effective Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016, drop-ins (ages 16+) are permitted on Wednesdays, and Fridays until further notice.

The fee is $8 and the participants will be asked to sign a waiver.

Please ensure that you read through IBC’s Rules & Etiquette and understand the Court Waiting System.

PRIOR TO entering the gymnasium, drop-ins MUST submit their $8 drop-in fee upon arrival.

IBC will impose a cap of maximum 6 drop-ins per play night. Please refer to IBC play schedule. IBC reserves the right to limit drop-ins at any time.

Only 7 weeks until Christmas!

It’s that time of year again, NAIT’s Annual Christmas Tournament!
This year we’ve made minor changes to the format and events of the tournament based on previous year’s feedback.

Thank you for your continued support and we hope to have your club members come out for some great competition!

Happy Holidays
Sinead

There are two upcoming Alberta Junior Circuit tournaments in Edmonton (Nov 4 to 6 at the Derrick Club and 18 to 20 at the Royal Glenora).

The organizers have asked for volunteers to serve as Line Judges for the semis and finals.

Semis are Saturday from 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Finals are Sunday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (approx.)

If interested, please contact Joyce at jypittman@shaw.ca or just show up and check in at Draw Desk.

Due to the City’s booking change, 55+ free play scheduled on Nov 5, 2016 has been cancelled. Nov 19 and Dec 3 (2 to 4 pm) are still good to go.

Hi Everyone,

Some of your members and parent coaches may be interested in getting trained as badminton coaches under the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Badminton Alberta is planning to host two NCCP coaching courses at the B-Active Badminton Club in Edmonton as follows:
1. Nov 18-19/16 – Competition Introduction Regional; Friday 6-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Registration Deadline: Nov 14, 2016 (see detail information here).
2. Nov 25-26/16 – Competition Introduction Provincial; Friday 6-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 .pm.; Registration Deadline: Nov 21, 2016 (see detail information here.

James Lin, P.Eng.
President,
Edmonton District Badminton Association