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Auckland Badminton Hall

99 Gillies Avenue
PO Box 26-054
Epsom, Auckland
Phone : 09 524 0872
Fax : 09 529 1476


 

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Auckland Badminton Association Staff

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General Manager 
David Tregidga

david@auckbad.co.nz

09 524 0872  Ext 1

 

Junior Coordinator

Laureen Cooper

laureen@auckbad.co.nz

09 524 0872  Ext 3

 

 

 
 

 The Lion Foundation

Operations Manager 

Jack Ngametua

jack@auckbad.co.nz

09 524 0872  Ext 1

 

The Lion Foundation

Coaching Manager

Donna Haliday

donna@auckbad.co.nz

09 524 0872  Ext 3

 

 

 
 

The NZ Community Trust

Development Manager

Cliff Freeman

cliff@auckbad.co.nz

  09 524 0872  Ext 4 

 

 

 

Yonex

Pro Shop Manager

Tim Vaughan

timv@ukbad.co.nz

09 524 0872  Ext 6

 
 

Administration Manager

Ruth Peterson

ruth@auckbad.co.nz

09 524 0872  Ext 2

 

     
   

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Executive Council Members 2010

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Vincent Wong  

ABA PRESIDENT

Vincent is in his 9th year as President of the Pacific Badminton Club and has served on the Executive Council of ABA for the past 10 years as Vice President. He is a certified umpire, and had served on the Board of the NZ Umpires for 2 years and is also a certified coach of lawn bowls. Vincent is a Civil Engineering graduate (Univ.NSW in Sydney).  Prior to retirement  he was 29 years with Shell Oil Co. in Northern Asia Region,  holding senior managerial positions in civil and   marine engineering, production plants including LPG and Lube Oil Blending etc, transport, distribution and also with roles including chief safety, security, health  and environment advisor.   Vincent has held  many international Occupational Safety & Health positions and in 1980’s and 1990’s, Vincent was an appointee of  the Hong Kong governor, serving as a member on the various government and  semi-government committees. 
Email: whwong@ihug.co.nz
 


Sarah Gordon
 

CHAIRMAN

Sarah has been a member of Mt Albert Badminton Club since 1984 and currently represents Auckland in Masters and Vets Inter-association.  An  Auckland Masters Committee member and selector for many years, and for the last 3 years Convener of Selectors.  Sarah is a business woman, running her own import and distribution company, she has a background in secretarial and office management and currently works part time in an administrative role.  

Email: sjgordon@hyper.net.nz  


Anthony Marter

VICE PRESIDENT

Anthony has been president of Balmoral Badminton Club for the past 2 years, and in 2009 was awarded the ABA Senior Administrator of the year prize. Anthony's background is in software engineering, and he is currently working as a team leader delivering innovation solutions in the payments and retail services industry.


John LK Wong
 

 

VICE PRESIDENT

John has strong management and property expertise.  He holds a Master of Commerce from University of Auckland, is a chartered accountant and chartered secretary (UK). He was a practicing accountant and now a part-owner/operator of Best Western President Hotel Auckland.  John is a member of Otahuhu Badminton club and a  competitive player, enjoying successes in NZ, Australian and World Seniors and World Chinese Masters Tournaments. 

 Email: johnw@presidenthotelauckland.co.nz

 

 

Rhona Bramwell

Executive Member

Rhona is a former NZ and Auckland representative player and one of our highest ever ranked female players, playing in the top 15 in the world.  Specialising in singles and doubles Rhona is also a leading coach and involved in Auckland elite coaching programs.  She brings a great deal of knowledge of what made NZ and Auckland successful in the past as well as a grasp of current challenges on court for players and coaches of the present.


Garry Coup

Executive Member

Garry has been involved with Auckland Badminton for a long time and has extensive experience both as a player and volunteer with the Association and has served extensively on the Masters committee.  Often helping with projects with ABA he brings a great deal of knowledge and practical ability to the board as well as an extensive knowledge of all levels of the Association.


Sue Smith
 

Executive Member

Sue has been a player for over 20 years, initially as North Harbour and Auckland Senior Division representative, and now currently for Auckland  in Masters, Vets and Supervets Division. In the last 10 years serving on the Auckland Masters Committee in roles of  selector, secretary, treasurer and in 2007 as chairman. A member of College Rifles Badminton Club, Co-convener of selectors, senior and management committee.  Sue has a background in  accounts, secretarial and office administration and management and works full time in the customs and freight-forwarding industry.

Contact 021-923167  Email: kiwimasters@hotmail.com  

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Auckland Badminton Committees  2010

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Junior 
Committee

Senior 
Committee

Masters 
Committee

Interclub 
Committee
Dennis Yep Donna Halliday Graeme Evans Karl Barker
Convenor Convenor Convenor Convenor
       
Committee members Committee members Committee members Committee members
Laureen Cooper (ABA Junior coordinator) Andrew Halliday  Masters Selectors Steve Sweeney
Sue Smith (ABA Assistant Junior Coordinator)   Glennis Pearson (secretary) Barry Lun
Robert Hillier   Lung Foy  
Barry Stevens   Yvonne McKay  
Cecilia Wong   Ann Te Rito  
Rachelle Bright   Mike Earp  
Daniel Lee   Angus Husin  
Sherilyn Bright   Garry Coup  
       
       
       
       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Auckland Badminton Hall a show piece venue in NZ.
Situated on the busy Gillies Ave and Alpers Ave corner, and visible from the motorway viaduct, The hall features 12 courts, press gallery, pro Shop, administration offices, lounge facilities, bar, permanent spectator seating for 400 with space to hold 1300 spectators.  This hall was the venue of the 1990 Commonwealth Games and the 1996 Thomas and Uber Asian zone qualifying Tournament.
 

36,800 vehicles pass the Gilles Ave frontage of the Hall every day and the estimated foot traffic through the hall each year of 90,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honorary Vice Presidents

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  J Davison P Dickey J A Glenie J Lambert J Miles Snr  
             
  B Moffit E Whitley  I Wyborn Mrs F Lobb Chau Soo Hee  
             

 

Life Members

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  Mrs V Gow Mrs H Robson MNZM MR W Greaves Mr R Westbrooke Mr A Dickinson  
             
  Mr W B Beynon Mr D C Light Mr J E Robson MBE Mr M Rowsell Mr R Walbridge