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Michelle Chan in Paris at World Champs

Michelle Chan NZ's No.1 Womens Singles players (College Rifles club and sponsored by Babolat and Best Western President Hotel Auckland and Massey University) played a tough  match in the opening round of the World Champs in Paris.  She came up against Adrianti Firdasari rankdd 21 in the world from Indonesia.  Michelle lost 11-21,16-2 but said that she gained alot of good experience from the game and is making progress in her development on the international scene. Click here for Michelle's profile.  Michelle is preparing to join the NZ team for the Commonwealth Games soon in India.

 

To check out pics Michelle took at the World Champs click here.

30/8/2010
Henry and Donna Win National Titles At The Lion Foundation NZ Champs
Michelle Chan, Henry Tam and Donna Haliday (pictured left to right) made the 8 strong NZ Commonwealth Games Badminton Team.  They join Joe Wu (Wko), Danielle Barry (Wtk), Oliver Leydon-Davis (Wko), Anna Rankin (Sth), James Eunson (Sth).  Michelle is currently based in Denmark playing in the tough Danish club league - one of the toughest in the world - and will meet the team before the start of the games.  Congrats to the whole team it is great to see the team heading to New Delhi in India in October this year. Click here for the news report on the team.A
Auckland Come 2nd at Wisden Cup
Auckland 1 came 2nd at the Wisden Cup only losing 1 tie to Waikato who went on to win Wisden.  Congratulations to  Waikato in a fitting tribute to the late Peter Icke on winning Wisden and to Canterbury for winning the Slazenger Cup.  Auckland 2 fought really hard and had a close 8 all match to Southland just losing on a countback.  Both Auckland 1 and Auckland 2 teams fought with the trademark guts and determination that are the hallmarks of Auckland rep teams.  Next year Auckland will have 1 team in Wisden and 1 in Slazenger.  Click here for full results of the Lion Foundation Division 1 and 2 Interassociation finals.
Henry and Donna Win National Titles At The Lion Foundation NZ Champs
Congratulations to Aucklanders Henry Tam (Pacific Club) and Donna Haliday (Mt Albert Club) who picked up two national titles each. Henry winning the mens doubles with partner Oliver Leydon-Davis (Waikato) and the mixed with Donna.  Donna also won the womens doubles title with partner Danielle Barry (Waitakere).  All 4 players are part of the NZ Commonwealth Games team heading to India in October.  Click here for all the results.Both really appreciate the support they have had from their clubs where they also coach and from their sponsors Skinfood. Donna is also sponsored by Babolat and Henry Victor.
International News - Michelle Chan Back on the Circuit / Plus Australian Junior International Finals
Michelle Chan sponsored by Babolat starts in the Yonex Sunrise Malaysian Grand Prix Gold tournament tomorrow.  She has a tough match against Maria Kristin Yulianti from Indonesia who is ranked 44th in the world.  Click here to follow.Michelle. And click here for her profile and tv interviews. If you would like to support or sponsor Michelle or any of our top athletes at Auckland who are working hard to prepare and qualify for the Commonwealth Games please contact cliff@auckbad.co.nz.  Check out the finals in the Australian Junior International good luck to Asher Richardson (Cant) and Luke Charlesworth (Wtk) in the BS final Luke and Mary O'Conner (Wtk) in the Mixed, Maika Phillps (NH) and Te Ao Kura Van Selm (Wko) in the BD  - click here..  Check out the Babolat rackets at the ABA pro shop.
Auckland Reunion - 50th Anniversary of the Gillies Ave Hall
This year Auckland is celebrating it's 50th Anniversary of our hall as well as the 80th Anniversary of the Association.  To signify this historic year there are some great events coming up.  To find out more click on this link www.auckbadevents.co.nz so you can register for the celebrations.  It's a great year to both remember and celebrate our colourful and successful history as well as a chance to look forward to a stronger future. 
Jeff Robson Honoured By BWF
Congratulations to Jeff Robson who was honoured by the World Badminton Federation with the Herbert Scheele Trophy.  Jeff was one of a prestigious group of people recognised by the BWF and it is a tribute to his service to the sport. Jeff is a former IBF Vice President and had held a number of administrative positions in his long record of service to the sport.  We will be interviewing Jeff shortly to get his personal perspective on the award and to share with you more of his experiences in Badminton and our sport's tremendous history. To read more of the award and the ceremony please click here.  For  more information on Jeff's administrative service to Badminton click here and on his playing career in badminton and tennis click here. 
New Baby for Rebecca and Geoff Bellingham
Check out the Auckland U17s - click here for entry form and click here to enter on line.  The format is singles, doubles and mixed and it will be held at Gillies Ave on 21 and 22 August starting at 9am. Entries close Friday 13th Aug at 5pm.
Donna Haliday and Henry Tam in DJARUM Indonesia Open Super Series
Click here to see the results of Donna Haliday and Henry Tam in Indonesia as they seek qualification for the Commonwealth Games. Help Donna get there by buying and helping her sell Cadbury's Chocolate.  Donna is one of ten 2010 Cadbury Chocolate Grant Athletes (read more). It is great to get this sort of support from Cadbury's and a great opportunity for the badminton community to get behind Donna and support her.  Anyone wanting to support Donna can email her at donnacranston@yahoo.com.  And of course the chocolate is really really nice.
South Korea Win Uber Cup
South Korea has just won the Uber Cup for the first time in it's history.  Kim Ji Hyun (former world No.2) - who some of you would have seen coaching our top players in NZ recently was assistant coach to the team.  This is an historic win for the South Korean team beating China 3-1. Click here for the news article and Badzine article and see the video above. In the Thomas Cup China claimed their 8th title beating Indonesia in the final.  Full results for Thomas and Uber click here

 17/05/10
ABA Pro Shop Jobs
Would you like to work part time in the ABA Pro Shop? Approximate hours are 4pm to 9pm weekdays and 9am to 6pm Weekends.  Flexible working days - you don't have to work every day.  If interested please contact Laureen at Auckland Badminton on 09-524-0872 extension 6.

 28/04/10
ABA Senior Division Team
Congratulation to all players who are Representing Auckland this year. Good luck to all your games. Please click here to see the teams
Three Aucklanders Win First  International Titles
Special congrats to Aucklanders Emma Chapple, Stephanie Cheng and Louise McKenzie for winning their first ever International Titles at the Crown Power Tools Canterbury International.  Congrats to the winners  WS Erica Pong (Aus), MS James Eusnon (NZ), WD Stephanie Cheng / Emma Chapple (NZ), MD Daniel Gouw / Arnold Setiadi (USA), MXD Oliver Leydon-Davis / Louise McKenzie (NZ). Special mention to runner ups WS Victoria Cheng, WD Victoria and Clare Chapple MXD Donna Haliday (with Joe Wu from Waikato).

 06/04/10
ABA Strategic Plan 2009 - 2014
Please click here to view Auckland Badminton's Strategic Plan for 2009 to 2014.

 06/04/10 
Win $200 on Badminton Ak Global Photo Competition
You would win NZ $200 in Auckland Badminton's first global badminton facebook competition.  You must have a facebook page and be a friend of "Badminton Ak".  All you need to do is to take a badminton photo send it to us via a message on facebook and post it on our wall.  Only one entry per person - so think hard.  Please note you must be the person who took the photo otherwise it won't count.  Photos must be via our facebook page Badminton Ak and must be in by 10am April 29th.  If you win Auckland Badminton also get to use that photo for promotion purposes.

 01/04/10
New ABA Coaching Opportunities  and Free Training - Call 021-155-7227 Now
Our Just Smash It afterschool program is gearing up for next year as we expand into 15 schools (primary, intermediate and secondary). If you want to become a coach in the program we will train and mentor you for free. And offer you employment once you are fully trained.  Call Cliff Freeman Now on 021-155-7227 or email cliff@auckbad.co.nz. if you would like a spot.  You don't need prior badminton or coaching knowledge as we will fully train you but you will not be paid during training. 

 27/11/10
Aucklanders into World Top 30
Congratulations to Henry Tam and Donna Haliday who are now ranked 27th in the World.  Henry (Pacific Club) and Donna (Mt Albert Club) are sponsored by Skinfood and Babolat.  This is also key for helping the NZ team qualify for the Commonwealth Games in India later this year - so fingers crossed.  James Eunson (Southland) and Stephanie Cheng (College Rifles Club in Auckland)  also broke into the world top 100 so congrats to them also.  Stephanie is sponsored by Yonex   For their profiles click on their names. 

15/03/10