ABA History

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 The Auckland Badminton Association was formed in 1930. The sport enjoyed steady growth and by the 1960�s badminton in the region had reached such a size that the Counties, Waitemata (now Waitakere) and finally North Shore  (now North Harbour) associations were founded.

Despite administering only half it�s original area, Auckland is by far the largest badminton centre in New Zealand with more than 20% of all affiliated players. There are currently 15 Senior, 8 Ladies and 7 Junior Clubs making up the Auckland Badminton Association.

The Association is fortunate that it�s member clubs play at a number of purpose built badminton facilities. College Rifles, Otahuhu, Lloyd Elsmore play in halls that are used almost exclusively for badminton with the Otahuhu and College Rifles Clubs owning their own halls. Lynndale is part owner of a five court hall that is shared with indoor bowls and provides excellent playing conditions. The other clubs play in school halls or council gymnasiums.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Bartercard Badminton Hall is Auckland and New Zealand Badmintons showpiece venue.
Situated on the busy Gillies Ave and Alpers Ave corner, and visible from the motorway viaduct, The Bartercard Badminton Hall features 12 courts, press gallery, pro Shop, administration offices, lounge facilities, bar, permanent spectator seating for 400 with space to hold 1300 spectators.  The Bartercard Badminton Hall was the venue of the 1990 Commonwealth Games and the 1996 Thomas and Uber Asian zone qualifying Tournament.
36, 800 vehicles daily pass the Gilles Ave frontage of the Hall.