Thursday Night Badminton League (TNBL) takes place almost every week and runs throughout the year. This is a 4-person team competition that caters for players of all abilities. Teams are graded and the competition runs in ‘Rounds’ that usually include 5 weeks of play.
Spaces are available now so get some friends or workmates together and make a team!
- Play 3 matches of doubles each week (1½ hours)
- Beginner through to advanced grades
- Shuttles provided, racquets available
- No experience necessary!
- Start times are 6pm or 7.30pm in the B&M Centre, Arena Manawatu
Register (individual or team): https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/tnbl-registration/
Please contact James if you have any questions at james@manawatubadminton.org.nz or on 0204 097 0530.
2023 Competition Dates:
Please note that these dates are subject to change. Dates of each round will be communicated in advance of each round.
- Round 1: 19 Jan to 2 Feb – entry deadline: Mon 16 Jan
- Round 2: 9 Feb to 9 Mar – entry deadline: Fri 5 Feb
- Round 3: 16 Mar to 20 Apr – entry deadline: Fri 10 Mar
- Round 4: 27 Apr to 25 May – entry deadline: Fri 21 Apr
- Round 5: 1 Jun to 29 Jun – entry deadline: Fri 26 May
- No play 6 Jul
- Round 6: 13 Jul to 17 Aug (no play 20 Jul) – entry deadline: Fri 7 Jul
- Round 7: TBC
- Round 8: TBC
- Round 9: TBC
Team Fees:
All TEAMS must pay for the Full Round at the start of each Round.
All subs will be asked to pay the appropriate nightly fee.
New teams can be entered, or current ones withdrawn, between each round.
| Player | Cost (until end of Round 6) | Cost (Round 7 onwards) |
| Adult (18+) | $60 per Round (5 weeks) | $65 per Round (5 weeks) |
| MBA Volunteer | $50 per Round (5 weeks) | $55 per Round (5 weeks) |
| Tertiary Student | $50 per Round (5 weeks) | $55 per Round (5 weeks) |
| Secondary School Student | $45 per Round (5 weeks) | $50 per Round (5 weeks) |
| Primary / Intermediate Student | $35 per Round (5 weeks) | $40 per Round (5 weeks) |