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Manawatu Open & u17 Open 2023

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Badminton Manawatu are delighted to open entries into our first two sanctioned tournaments of the year:

Conditions of Entry for both events are below:

MAN Open 2023 Conditions of EntryDownload
MAN u17 Open 2023 Conditions of EntryDownload

We have increased the prize money on offer for both events:

  • Open: $1500
  • u17 Open: $500

There is also the option to play ‘Div 2’ in the Manawatu Open tournament to cater to players who might not otherwise enter.

TNBL 2023 Draw – Round 1

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WELCOME TO TNBL 2023!!

Please see below for the Draw for Round 1:
– Week 1 – 19 Jan
– Week 2 – 26 Jan
– Week 3 – 02 Feb

There are 18 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 2 – 4 team round robin.
  • Grade 3 – 4 team round robin.
  • Grade 4 – 5 team round robin with a BYE.
Draw – Wk1 – 19 JanDownload
Draw – Wk2 – 26 JanDownload
Draw – Wk3 – 02 FebDownload

Tournament Software Website
All draws and results are available on the Tournament Software website:
https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=462CDD39-528E-4103-8DA1-3C695E8C22A9

Round 2 is due to start on Thu 9 Feb.
Deadline for team entries/withdrawals in Fri 3 Feb.

TNBL Draw – Round 9

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Please see below for the Draw for Round 9:
– Week 1 – 01 Dec
– Week 2 – 08 Dec
– Week 3 – 15 Dec

There are 20 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 5 team round robin with a BYE.
  • Grade 2 – Split into two 3 team groups with a friendly to avoid a BYE.
  • Grade 3 – 5 team round robin with a BYE.
  • Grade 4 – 4 team round robin.
Draw – Wk1 – 01 DecDownload
Draw – Wk2 – 08 DecDownload
Draw – Wk3 – 15 DecDownload

In 2023, TNBL will return for Round 1 on Thu 19 Jan.

TNBL Draw – Round 8

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Please see below for the Draw for Round 8:
– Week 1 – 27 Oct
– Week 2 – 03 Nov
– Week 3 – 10 Nov
– Week 4 – 17 Nov
– Week 5 – 24 Nov

There are 19 teams in total playing across three grades:

  • Grade 1 – To start on 10 Nov if enough team entries
  • Grade 2 – 7 teams in 2 groups followed by two-tier playoffs.
  • Grade 3 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 4 – 6 team round robin.
Draw – Wk1 – 27 OctDownload
Draw – Wk2 – 3 NovDownload
Draw – Wk3 – 10 NovDownload
Draw – Wk4 – 17 NovDownload
Draw – Wk5 – 24 NovDownload

Round 9 to start on Thu 1 Dec and run for 3 weeks.

TNBL Draw – Round 7

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Please see below for the Draw for Round 7:
– Week 1 – 15 Sep
– Week 2 – 22 Sep
– Week 3 – 29 Sep
– No play on 6 Oct
– Week 4 – 13 Oct
– Week 5 – 20 Oct

There are 23 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 7 teams split into 2 groups with semi-final (week 4) and final (week 5). There is a BYE in Group B.
  • Grade 2 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 3 – 5 team round robin.
  • Grade 3-4 Friendly – Avoids a BYE in both grades and gives everyone more badminton!
  • Grade 4 – 5 team round robin.
Grade 1 TeamsDownload
Draw – Wk1 – 15 SepDownload
Draw – Wk2 – 22 SepDownload
Draw – Wk3 – 29 SepDownload
Draw – Wk4 – 13 OctDownload
Draw – Wk5 – 20 OctDownload

ABCD Champs 2022

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Open to all ages and abilities, both within and beyond the Manawatu!

  • Sat 29 Oct & Sun 30 Oct
  • CET Arena 4 (B&M Centre)
  • $15 per event, per person
  • Play starts at 9am each day (hall open from 8am)
  • Saturday – all singles (morning) and doubles (afternoon) events
  • Sunday – all mixed doubles events + any remaining matches from Saturday (if necessary)
  • Entry deadline – Mon 17 Oct

Enter online here: https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/505C4AD2-3E19-4198-A320-3A257F9559EF

Badminton Manawatu reserve the right to merge/cancel events and/or move entries into more appropriate grades depending on final entries at the deadline. We will contact the affected participants should this be required.

Any questions, please contact James at james@manawatubadminton.org.nz

Manawatu International 2022 – Cancellation

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Some of you may have already seen the BWF & Badminton NZ announcements about the cancellation of both the NZ Open and the Manawatu International in 2022. An international badminton tournament in the Manawatu had the entire region excited, and Badminton Manawatu are deeply disappointed to announce its cancellation. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the planning of the tournament so far. We are already working with Badminton Oceania and Badminton New Zealand to explore options for hosting this tournament in 2023, so watch this space over the coming months.

You can read about the cancellation of both events on the Badminton NZ website here: https://badminton.org.nz/news/2022/07/covid-uncertainty-delays-return-of-international-events/.

TNBL Draw – Round 6

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Please see below for the Draw for Round 6:
– Week 1 – 21 Jul
– No play on 28 Jul
– Week 2 – 04 Aug
– Week 3 – 11 Aug
– Week 4 – 18 Aug
– Week 5 – 25 Aug

Active COVID-19 Protocols:

  • Undergo a RAT if showing symptoms.
  • Masks to be worn entering & exiting the building, but not required within the hall for participants.

There are 27 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 5 team round robin with a BYE each week.
  • No Grade 1-2 friendlies to alleviate the problem of finding subs.
  • Grade 2 – 5 team round robin with a BYE each week.
  • Grade 3 – 5 team round robin with a BYE each week.
  • Grade 4 – 11 teams split between 3 groups with semi-final (Week 4) and final (Week 5) play-offs for all teams. There is a BYE in Group C.
Draw – Wk1 – 21 Jul (v2)Download

No play on 28 Jul

Draw – Wk2 – 04 Aug (v2)Download
Draw – Wk3 – 11 Aug (v2)Download
Draw – Wk4 – 18 AugDownload
Draw – Wk5 – 25 AugDownload

No play on 1 & 8 Sep.
Round 7 to start on Thu 15 Sep.

TNBL Draw – Round 5

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Please see below for the Draw for Round 5:
– Week 1 – 09 Jun
– Week 2 – 16 Jun
– Week 3 – 23 Jun
– Week 4 – 30 Jun
– Week 5 – 07 Jul

Active COVID-19 Protocols:

  • Undergo a RAT if showing symptoms.
  • Masks to be worn entering & exiting the building, but not required within the hall for participants.

There are 28 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 5 team round robin with a BYE each week
  • Grade 1-2 Friendlies – the two BYE teams form each grade play a friendly tie each week
  • Grade 2 – 5 team round robin
  • Grade 3 – 7 teams split between 2 groups with semi-final (Week 4) and final (Week 5) play-offs for all teams. There is a BYE in Group B.
  • Grade 4 – 11 teams split between 3 groups with semi-final (Week 4) and final (Week 5) play-offs for all teams. There is a BYE in Group C.
Draw – Wk1 – 09 JunDownload
Draw – Wk2 – 16 JunDownload
Draw – Wk3 – 23 JunDownload
Draw – Wk4 – 30 JunDownload
Draw – Wk5 – 07 JulDownload