Manawatu Badminton Association knows how important health and well-being is going to be as people return to their work and navigate the new working landscape. As a result we are promoting Badminton as a well-being activity for Social Clubs and Team building within business organisations.

Our ‘I’d SMASH That’ initiative encourages physical exercise, fun and hopes to strengthen social relationships. We will use the CET Arena as one of our main venues or alternatively we have some equipment that we can bring to the workplace.

Contact Sandra to discuss what customised package we can put together for your business:- Sandra@manawatubadminton.org.nz or 0220979499

(Options include Bring Badminton to your workplace, Play at Arena and Small Kitsets to buy or rent)

Manawatu Badminton has been working behind the scenes and we have been managing the impact COVID-19 has had on our operations. As a result we are launching our ‘Play it FORWARD‘ fundraising initiative in the form of E-vouchers📨As we navigate our way to Level 2✌️we are attempting to generate some income for the association but in return offering you services that can assist you in your return to the court.

🏸 Please see our voucher list attached below
✅4 Simple Steps:-
1. Pick voucher
2. E-mail Sandra
3. Make payment
4. Receive E-voucher

Grassroots sport, local clubs and our association will be key providers to get you back into exercise and recreation, and we will need your support!

Thanks from Sandra, James and Josh
#lovebadminton#supportlocal#badminton4life#getmeoncourt

ALL Manawatu Badminton programme, events, competitions and activities have been suspended or cancelled until further notice. We are continually reviewing the situation and will communicate further updates as necessary.

Please see below for details for each activity:

❌Shuttle Time Badge Classes (Wednesdays Term 1) – SUSPENDED until further notice

Update 21/03: Possible community transmission within Manawatu means suspension of all badminton activities. We will run more classes later in the year.

❌Shuttle Time In School (Terms 1 & 2) – SUSPENDED until further notice

Update 21/03: Possible community transmission within Manawatu means suspension of all badminton activities. Please contact Josh Curry <shuttletime@manawatubadminton.org.nz> should you have any queries. We are not currently taking any bookings for Term 2. We will review this situation before the end of April and advise of any change in position.

❌Shuttle Time Term 1 Years 5-8 Schools Competition (26 March) – SUSPENDED

In alignment with local school directives, we have suspended the Finals of the Term 1 (years 5-8) school competition, originally scheduled for Thursday 26th March. As this is the only week left to play, we will look into running this later in the year, hopefully term 3 or 4. We will be in contact with schools closer to the date.

❌✅Shuttle Time Term 2 Secondary Schools Competition (4 May to 29 June) – SUSPENDED start date

Update 02/04: We have made the decision to suspend the start date of this competition. This will be reviewed as the situation evolves during April & May. If necessary, we may look to combine the terms 2 & 3 secondary competitions into one competition, similar to last year.

We are still accepting registrations for our Term 2 competition. As usual, we will not invoice any schools until after the start of the competition, to allow flexibility for schools to charge their players. If this competition does need to be cancelled, we will make that decision during April, before the competition starts.

✅Shuttle Time Term 3 Badminton Youth League (29 July to 21 Sept) – GOING ahead as scheduled

We are planning as if this competition will go ahead and will release online registration information during Term 2. As usual, we will not invoice any schools until after the start of the competition, to allow flexibility for schools to charge their players. We may decide to combine with the Term 2 secondary school comp, as in 2019. The competition will be reviewed during May.

✅Shuttle Time Term 4 Primary Schools Competition (30 July to 17 Sept) – GOING ahead as scheduled

We are planning as if this competition will go ahead and will release online registration information during Term 2. As usual, we will not invoice any schools until after the start of the competition, to allow flexibility for schools to charge their players. The competition will be reviewed during May.

❌Junior Reps – SUSPENDED until Mon 11 May

The Junior Development Committee (JDC) will discuss the junior rep fee situation and will communicate the process for refunds next week. Please bear with us while we go through this process, as this is one of many programmes that we are managing.

The JDC will also be in contact regarding tracksuits and rep shirts. These will either be returned to us next week, or bonds will be held until the COVID-19 situation lessens to provide us wit the opportunity to return tracksuits and rep shirts en mass.

❌Senior Reps – SUSPENDED until Mon 11 May

All senior rep practices have been cancelled until further notice. Furthermore, all ties to be played before 27 April, have been suspended by Badminton NZ. An email detailing our plan for senior reps has been sent to all senior reps. Please contact James <events@manawatubadminton.org.nz> if you have any further questions.

❌Manawatu u17 Open (27 & 28 March) – POSTPONED

Badminton NZ directive for sanctioned events has resulted in the cancellation of the u17 Open. All players have been informed and the refund process in underway. Please be patient with us while we compile refunds to be issued. Please contact James <events@manawatubadminton.org.nz> if you have any further questions.

❌Manawatu u13 Champs (28 March) – POSTPONED

This unsanctioned event has also been cancelled, in line with decisions taken for the entire junior rep programme, and the loss of access to the venue. All players have been informed and the refund process in underway. Please be patient with us while we compile refunds to be issued. Please contact James <events@manawatubadminton.org.nz> if you have any further questions.

❌Manawatu North Island u15 Championships (5 & 6 June) – POSTPONED

This Badminton NZ sanctioned event has been postponed. We will look to reschedule this event for later in the year if possible. Please contact James <events@manawatubadminton.org.nz> if you have any further questions.

❌Manawatu u19 Open (5 & 6 June) – POSTPONED

This Badminton NZ sanctioned event has been postponed. We will look to reschedule this event for later in the year if possible. Please contact James <events@manawatubadminton.org.nz> if you have any further questions.

❌Thursday Night Badminton League – SUSPENDED until further notice

Update 20/03: PNCC have closed Arena to the public from 21/03 until further notice. TNBL will resume after the venue is open again. We will keep you all updated.

❌School Holiday Programme (21-24 April) – CANCELLED

Update 21/03: Possible community transmission within Manawatu means suspension of all badminton activities. All enquiries please contact Josh Curry <shuttletime@manawatubadminton.org.nz>.

Clubs

– Monrad Badminton Club ❌- SUSPENDED until further notice.

– Palmerston North Badminton Club ❌- Both juniors (Mondays) & seniors (Tuesday) SUSPENDED until 1st June.

– Masters Badminton Club ❌- SUSPENDED until further notice.

– Rainbow Family Club ❌- SUSPENDED until further notice

– United Badminton Club ❌- SUSPENDED until further notice.

– Massey Badminton Club ❌- SUSPENDED until further notice.

👉Beyond 27 April

Manawatu Badminton will continually review the continuation and suspension of all programmes and communicate the decisions as and when necessary.

🏸Pay-to-Play

Once restrictions are lifted and the Alert Level is reduced to Level 2 or lower, we will work with available venues to try and provide an opportunity for players to participate in pay-to-play badminton sessions.
We will release more information about this, once we are able to confirm the details. Should any pay-to-play sessions go ahead, then we will also communicate a set of criteria under which players will be able to participate. Once again, the COVID-19 situation changes daily, and therefore any services we offer are subject to cancellation at any point.

❓If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact James <events@manawatubadminton.org.nz>.

Stay safe,
From Sandra, James & Josh