2021 Inter-Association Info
This season Badminton NZ have changed the format of the league system. There will now be National Divisions and Regional Divisions for each of the 3 regions in each age group (Northern, Central & Mainland). Placings for our teams in the new divisions were based on finishing positions in the 2019 season.
The age ranges of each age group have remained the same as previous years.
This season will also see the trialing of different team & tie formats for Senior & Masters age groups for the Central Regional Divisions.
Seniors Format:
– NZ Division 1 – 6 Match Format – 1x MS, 1x WS, 1x MD, 1x WD, 2x XD
– Minimum of 3 men & 3 women per team
– NZ Division 2-3 – 11 Match Format – 2x MS, 2x WS, 2x MD, 2x WD, 3x XD
– Minimum of 4 men & 4 women per team
– Central Divisions – 10 Match Format – 3x MS, 2x WS, 2x MD, 1x WD, 2x XD
– Minimum of 3 men & 2 women per team
Masters Format:
– New Zealand Divisions – 12 Match Format – 4x MD, 4x WD, 4x XD
– Minimum of 4 men & 4 women per team
– Central Divisions – 9 Match Format – 3x MD, 3x WD, 3x XD
– Minimum of 3 men & 3 women per team
Manawatu Teams
In 2021, Manawatu will be entering a total of 7 senior representative teams:
- 3 Senior teams
- 1 Masters team
- 2 Vets teams
- 1 Super-Vets team
Trials
All trials will be held at Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School. Entry is via the blue gates on South St.
Players must attend at least 1 session to be eligible to be selected. Please contact James at james@manawatubadminton.org.nz if you are unable to trial but wish to be considered for selection.
Read our Rep Player Selection Policy to familiarise yourself with the process and criteria Selectors are looking for.
- SENIORS – Wed 24 & Wed 3 Mar (6pm-9pm)
- MASTERS / VETS / S-VETS – Sun 7 Mar & Sun 14 Mar (4pm-7pm)
Fees for 2021
- $200(+gst) for 1 team
- $250(+gst) for 2+ teams
- $50(+gst) for a junior playing in a senior team
Fees will be invoiced during March/April and payable during April/May. As always, we are open to payment plans to suit an individuals’ circumstances, so please do not hesitate to contact us.
Practices
- Wednesdays 6pm-9pm at PNINS (Seniors)
- Coaching – 6pm-7pm (Open to all reps)
- Match-play – 7pm-9pm (Senior teams only)
- Sundays 4pm-7pm at PNINS (Masters/Vets/Super-Vets)
Dates & Locations of Ties for 2021
