Please see below for the Draw for Round 7: – Week 1 – 4 Nov – Week 2 – 11 Nov – Week 3 – 18 Nov – Week 4 – 25 Nov – Week 5 – 2 Dec – Week 6 – 9 Dec – Week 7 – 16 Dec
We are back to 5 Grades in Round 7, with a total of 28 teams. All Grades are 5 or 6 team round robins. There are no Byes for any teams each week.
One team from Grades 1 & 2 have a Friendly match each week. Some match-ups are fine to play as normal, others will require swapping players between teams to mix things up.
TNBL will start in 2022 on Thu 20 Jan! Team entries are due by Fri 14 Jan.
Please see below for the Draw for Round 6: – Week 1 – 23 Sep – Week 2 – 30 Sep No play 7 Oct – Week 3 – 14 Oct – Week 4 – 21 Oct – Week 5 – 28 Oct
There are 4 Grades in Round 6, with a total of 26 teams. Grades 3 & 4 are split into 2 Groups, which follow onto play-offs to determine final rankings 1-8. These include Semi-finals and then Finals in the 1st-4th & 5th-8th draws.
Grades 1 & 4 have a BYE each week.
Round 7 will start on Thu 4 Nov and run for 7 weeks. Entry deadline is Fri 29 Oct.
The NZ Government has just announced that our region will
remain in Alert Level 2 (Delta) until at least Tue 5 Oct at 11:59pm. This will
be reviewed by cabinet on Mon 4 Oct. A significant change sees the limit on
mass gatherings increased from 50 to 100. This is what we have been waiting
for. Please read below for an update on our badminton activities during Alert
Level 2 (Delta) and a reminder of the continued requirements.
Alert Level 2 (Delta)
All the measures introduced along with ‘Alert Level 2
(Delta)’ remain in effect. Here is a reminder:
Mandatory mask wearing in all public venues. This includes all
spectators, staff, coaches, parents and persons not engaged with playing.
Masks are to be worn the entire time but may be removed to eat and drink.
Mandatory record keeping. This is different and
in addition to the contact tracing register complied by Badminton
Manawatu. The easiest way to do this is by using the NZ COVID Tracer app
on your phone to scan the QR codes at the venue. Badminton Manawatu are
providing our own QR codes for scanning in addition to the CET Arena ones
and will remind everyone when entering the venue. If you are not scanning
QR codes, then we will ask what method you are using to keep a record of
your personal movements.
A maximum of 100 persons in an indoor venue. This is a firm limit,
and we will not operate any event/programme that would breach this.
Strictly adhere to any staggered start times as these may be used to
ensure we can run an event without breaching the 100-person maximum.
A minimum of 2-meter physical distancing. This applies to anyone
not participating in badminton and must be maintained by everyone not
sharing the same household (or household bubble).
These extra requirements indicate the increased risk of
Delta compared to previous strains and so Badminton Manawatu will be enforcing
all Alert Level 2 (Delta) requirements in cooperation with CET Arena staff.
Anybody not following the requirements, or repeatedly offending will be removed
from the venue for the safety of everyone else.
Programmes & Events
Below is an update on the status of each event/programme and
what this will look like at Alert Level 2 (Delta):
Bubble Badminton – GOING AHEAD (Tue 21 Sep). The final opportunity
to book courts to play badminton in CET Arena through us is on Tue 21 Sep
(4pm-5:30pm) & (5:45pm-7:15pm). Bookings can be made, and full details
are available, on our website: https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/bubble-badminton/.
Thursday Night Badminton
League (Round 6) – GOING AHEAD (Thu 23 Sep). The mass gathering
limit has been increased to 100 so we are able to resume TNBL on Thursday.
Most teams have confirmed entry into Round 6 and so once the last few have
replied we will be able to complete and release the draw for the upcoming
round.
Shuttle Time Primary
School Competition (Term 3) – CANCELLED. All schools have been
contacted and unfortunately the competition cancelled.
Shuttle Time Youth
League (Term 3) – CANCELLED. All schools have been
contacted and unfortunately the competition cancelled.
Shuttle Time Badge
Course (Term 3) – CANCELLED. Not enough time remain
to delivery and effective programme in Term 3. Registrations are open for
the Term 4 course.
Junior Reps (Training) –
GOING AHEAD (Tue 28 Sep). The final junior rep
training will run as one large group (all age groups) in Arena on Tue 28
Sep. Watch out for communication about an upcoming Manawatu ABCD
Championships later in the year as well as prize-giving.
Senior Reps (Practice) –
CANCELLED. No venues are
available to us until Alert Level 1, which will not be until October at
the earliest. Watch out for communication about an upcoming Manawatu ABCD
Championships later in the year!
Shuttle Time
Intermediate School Competition (Term 4) – GOING
AHEAD (Thu 4 Nov). We are planning as if the Term 4 school competition
will be in Alert Level 1. Please visit our website to register teams: https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/intermediate-entry-form/.
Shuttle Time Badge
Course (Term 4) – GOING AHEAD (Tue 2 Nov) . We are planning as if
the Term 4 after-school Shuttle Time course will be in Alert Level 1. This
will be located at Cornerstone School on Tuesdays at 3:45pm-5:15pm (2 Nov
– 14 Dec). The registration form is on our website: https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/badge-classes/.
Queries can be made directly to Josh Curry at josh@manawatubadminton.org.nz.
More Information
We expect all attendees to be familiar with the expectations
upon them when participating (or attending) any Badminton Manawatu
event/programme during any alert level. To make sure you are up to date, visit
our website and read the ‘Participant Guidelines’ document:
The NZ Government has announced that everywhere outside of
Auckland will be moving into Alert Level 2 (Delta) on Wed 8 Sep. This will be
reviewed by cabinet on Mon 13 Sep. Please read below for an update on our
badminton activities during Alert Level 2 (Delta) and what extra requirements
this ‘new Level 2’ will bring.
Alert Level 2 (Delta)
While it is great news that we are moving into ‘Alert Level
2’, you must be aware of the new requirements in this alert level and what it
means for badminton (and sport in general). Here is a summary of the
differences to the old Alert Level 2:
Mandatory
mask wearing in all public venues.
This includes all spectators, staff, coaches, parents and persons not
engaged with playing. Masks are to be worn the entire time but may be
removed to eat and drink.
Mandatory
record keeping. This is different
and in addition to the contact tracing register complied by Badminton
Manawatu. The easiest way to do this is by using the NZ COVID Tracer app
on your phone to scan the QR codes at the venue. Badminton Manawatu are
providing our own QR codes for scanning in addition to the CET Arena ones
and will remind everyone when entering the venue. If you are not scanning
QR codes, then we will ask what method you are using to keep a record of
your personal movements.
A
maximum of 50 persons in an indoor venue.
This is a firm limit, and we will not operate any event/programme that
would breach this. Strictly adhere to any staggered start times as these
may be used to ensure we can run an event without breaching the 50-person
maximum.
A
minimum of 2-meter physical distancing.
This applies to anyone not participating in badminton and must be
maintained by everyone not sharing the same household (or household
bubble).
These extra requirements indicate the increased risk of
Delta compared to previous strains and so Badminton Manawatu will be enforcing
all Alert Level 2 (Delta) requirements in cooperation with CET Arena staff.
Anybody not following the requirements, or repeatedly offending will be removed
from the venue for the safety of everyone else.
Programmes & Events
Below is an update on the status of each event/programme and
what this will look like at Alert Level 2 (Delta):
Bubble
Badminton – GOING AHEAD.
It’s back! Everybody will be able to book courts to play badminton in CET
Arena on Thu 9 Sep (6pm-9:30pm) & Tue 14 Sep (3:30pm-7:30pm). Full
details are available on our website: https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/bubble-badminton/.
This will run for as long as the Alert Level 2 (Delta) requirements are in
place. Bookings for subsequent days will be dependent upon Alert Level
status.
Thursday
Night Badminton League (Round 6)– SUSPENDED.
We cannot run the league at Alert Level 2 (Delta) given the number of
participants and available time. TNBL may resume if the maximum number of
persons is raised to 100 or the Alert Level drops to 1. Given the large
delay between the end of Round 5 and the start of Round 6, ALL teams to
confirm entry into Round 6. A separate email will be sent about TNBL. The
earliest next available session is Thu 16 Sep, depending on alert level
status.
Shuttle
Time Primary School Competition (Term 3) – SUSPENDED.
We cannot run this competition at Alert Level 2 (Delta) given the number
of participants & parents in a confined space. We do not feel it
appropriate to ask parents not to attend give the age of participants. The
competition may resume if the maximum number of persons is raised to 100
or the Alert Level drops to 1. The earliest next available session is Tue
21 Sep, depending on alert level status. We will be in contact with
schools this week about the possible options for proceeding with this
competition.
Shuttle
Time Youth League (Term 3) – CANCELLED.
The competition has been cancelled with 2 weeks remaining. All schools
have been informed of the options and we are working through fulfilling
these on an individual school basis.
Shuttle
Time Badge Course (Term 3) – CANCELLED.
School venues are unavailable to us until Alert Level 1 and we do not envisage
being back in school venues before the end of Term 3 so we have taken the
decision to cancel this course as so few weeks remain.
Junior
Reps (Training) – SUSPENDED. The
final group training session is scheduled to be Tue 21 Sep. This can only
go ahead if the maximum number of persons is raised to 100 (all juniors in
Arena) or the Alert Level drops to 1. We will not be extending any further
training sessions as this will impact the start of the summer sports
season. Junior Rep Prize-giving will go ahead later in the year, once we
are back in Alert Level 1.
Senior
Reps (Practice) – SUSPENDED. The
final practice sessions were scheduled for Sun 26 & Wed 29 Sep. All
senior trainings are subject to Alert Level 1 given that they are held in
school venues. The most likely situation is that we will return to
pay-to-play sessions on Sundays in PNINS by the time we drop to Alert
Level 1.
Shuttle
Time Intermediate School Competition (Term 4) – GOING AHEAD. We are planning as if
the Term 4 school competition will be in Alert Level 1. Please visit our
website to register teams: https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/intermediate-entry-form/
Shuttle
Time Badge Course (Term 4) – GOING AHEAD. We are planning as if the Term 4
after-school Shuttle Time course will be in Alert Level 1. This will be
located at Cornerstone School at 3:45pm-5:15pm, with day of the week TBC.
The registration form is on our website: https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/badge-classes/.
Queries can be made directly to Josh Curry at
josh@manawatubadminton.org.nz.
More Information
We expect all attendees to be familiar with the expectations
upon them when participating (or attending) any Badminton Manawatu
event/programme during any alert level. To make sure you are up to date, visit
our website and read the ‘Participant Guidelines’ document:
The Manawatu Open 2021 has been suspended. This sanctioned tournament may be rescheduled for later in 2021 so watch out for updates through your Association and our Facebook page.
For peace of mind, all entry fees paid so far will be refunded.
Any questions, please contact James at james@manawatubadminton.org.nz.
Please see below for the Draw for Round 5: – Week 1 – 01 Jul – Week 2 – 08 Jul – Week 3 – 29 Jul – Week 4 – 05 Aug – Week 5 – 12 Aug
There are 5 Grades in Round 5, with a total of 33 teams. Grades 2 & 4 are split into 2 Groups, which follow onto play-offs to determine final rankings 1-8. These include Semi-finals and then Finals in the 1st-4th & 5th-8th draws.
Entry is now open for our two upcoming Badminton NZ sanctioned tournaments: – Manawatu / North Island u13 Championships 2021 – Manawatu u17 Open 2021
Full event details and online entry is available via the following links: – u13 Champs: https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/11D79A58-C1EB-4C69-A21C-C7C7868C13E0 – u17 Open: https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/ad8e83d7-565c-49d7-af5e-042aa1b7ba84
Please direct queries to James at james@manawatubadminton.org.nz
