2017 EDBA Fall Junior Open Tournament – Dec. 2-3, 2017

Hello Everyone,
Thank you for the players, our Tournament completed on time. A big thank you to our volunteers, Peter, Calvin, Dr. Eva, Dr. Karen, Wendy, Atul, Padgett, John Wu, Roger, Jennifer, Joan, Jessica, Violet, Thomas and Nathan C. We could not make this event happen without them.
Last but not least, we have to thank our sponsor, Sportfactor Inc., for the door prizes they generously provided.
Click to see the official 2017 EDBA Fall Junior Open Winner List.
Our next event, 2018 EDBA Junior Open is on January 13 and 14, 2018 at W.P. Wagner School Gym. The details are posted in the EDBA Website.
I hope to see you all then.
Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!
Thank You !
Amy Choy

Tournament Director

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The EDBA Fall Junior Open will be held on December 2 and 3, 2017 at WP. Wagner Gym (6310 Wagner Road, Edmonton).
  1. The event is open to public. It is not restricted to EDBA members.
  2. Entry deadline is November 17, 2017.
  3. Draws will be posted as a link and distributed to players via email on or before November 27.
  4. The $15 fee allows a player to enter a maximum of 3 events.
  5. Player will also receive a free T-shirt and free draw for door prizes.
  6. Tentatively, boys events (elimination format) start at 9 AM and finish at 1:30 PM on Saturday. Girls events (round robin format) start at 1:30 PM and finish by 5:30 PM Saturday afternoon. Mixed doubles (elimination format) start at 9 AM Sunday morning.
Please complete and submit the attached pdf form for all entries, per submission instructions on form:
1. Click the link: EDBA 2017 Fall Jr Entry Form or use this editable PDF form
2. Download and save to your computer.
3. Instead of double clicking the file name,  please “Open with” Adobe Reader to ensure the form can be viewed properly.
If you have problems with the form, please email info@edba.org.
For further questions and/or concerns regarding the tournament, please contact Amy Choy, Tournament Director at tournament@edba.org

UPDATE:
Hello Players,
Welcome to the 2017 EDBA Fall Junior Open Tournament on Dec 2 and 3, 2017 at W.P. Wagner High School Gym (6310 Wagner Road, Edmonton).
Note:
  • Many boys entered the tournament as singles and doubles. As a result, Saturday will be ONLY BS and BD. It will also spill onto the first hour on Sunday.
  • First Girl games start at around 9:25 am Sunday.
  • First Mixed Doubles start at around 2:00 pm Sunday.
Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your first game to register and collect your t-shirt.
Please forward this link to your partner(s) who has not provided us email contact.
*** Please note that some participants are allergic to perfume, cologne, scented hair products, so please refrain from using these.

EDBA Board Meeting (#2) – Tuesday, Oct 3rd, 2017

Dear EDBA Board and Representative Committee,

Please find as follows information regarding the next EDBA meeting:

Date: Oct 3, 2017 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Activity Room #4, Central Lions Senior Rec Centre, 11113 113 St, Edmonton

Attached are the proposed agenda for the meeting and revised minutes of the Sept 5th, 2017 EDBA meeting. Special thanks to Jenny Altarejos for taking this minutes.

Clubs wanting to pick up shuttles at the meeting can email info@edba.org by the end of Monday, Oct 2nd, 2017.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeting.

Danny Huang
President,
Edmonton District Badminton Association

2017 David Folinsbee Memorial Tournament

In memory of David Folinsbee who was a long-time promoter of badminton at the community and professional level, the Red Willow Badminton Club will be hosting a fun double’s only event on November 3rd and 4th.

Over the past many years, the EDBA had the pleasure to work with David and his wife, Jean, during hosting of various provincial and national badminton events. The David Folinsbee Memorial Tournament is a great opportunity for EDBA members to enjoy a fun tournament. You can find more details about the tournament at Badminton Canada Tournament Website with this online entry form.