Northwest Badminton Association: December 2008

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December 2008

Olympians Demo & Clinic at Bellevue Badminton

Xu Huaiwen, 2-Time Olympian & currently #7 in the world, along with Shuttlesport's top players from Vancouver, will be doing a demo for all members and participants at BBC from 6pm-7pm. This is a fun, free event and we encourage all of you to come and enjoy the experience of watching top badminton players compete against each other. • After the Demo, Xu Huaiwen along with our head coach, Raju Rai, 2008 USA Olympian and 6-time US National Champion, will be hosting a clinic on Friday, January 9, from 7pm-9pm. They are two very experienced professionals who can offer help to players of all levels seeking to improve their badminton game. The cost for the demo is $20 for Members and $40 for guests. Download entry/info form or call 425-763-2950 or email: bellevuebadminton@gmail.com

New beginner badminton class offered in Seattle

The International District/Chinatown Community Center in Seattle is offering a new beginner badminton class. This class involves a lot of running, exercises and games to keep you fit, active and improve your game. Learn from an experienced instructor the skills you will need to enhance your on-court performance. Ages 13 and older. Starting Thursday, January 8. Cost $40. For more information call 206 233-0042 or visit www.seattle.gov/parks. Semi-private (2 students) badminton lessons with Coach Nino Gonzales. Thursdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. $30/hr. Call to schedule a lesson 206 233-0042.

WSBA Closed Badminton Tournament Form Posted

Entry forms are now available for the Washington State Closed Badminton Tournament. Match play will be on February 13-15 at the Bellevue Badminton Club. Entries must be received by Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. Please check the form for more information, format, pricing and liability release. Email Clinton Chen or Helen Roome for more details.Draw/Result

Coeur d'Alene Tournament January 16-18, 2009

Lake City High School and Peak Health are hosting their badminton tournament on Jan. 16-18. For more info email Tim Scott or download the entry form here. Peak Health is located at 940 Ironwood Dr, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (1/2-hour east of Spokane). Entry deadline: Jan. 10, 2009. Costs are $15 per Singles, $20 per Doubles with 2-event limit.