🌍 Country of Origin Team Competition

Badminton Wellington is proud to introduce the Country of Origin Team Competition—a unique event celebrating the cultural diversity of our badminton community through team-based competitions.

Players will represent a country based on their heritage, bringing together sport, identity, and community in an exciting and inclusive format.

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🏸 Event Details

• Dates: 15–17 May

• Location: Badminton Wellington

• Divisions: Men’s & Women’s

• Grades: Competitive & Challenger

• Team Size: 4–6 players

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🌏 Eligibility

Players may represent a Country of Origin if they have a biological connection through:

• Birth in the country

• A parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent connection (minimum 1/8 heritage)

Players with multiple eligibilities must select one country at registration.

Players who do not claim an overseas country may represent New Zealand / Aotearoa.

All eligibility is self-declared in good faith.

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🏆 Competition Format

Competitive Grade

• 6 teams per division

• Full round robin

• Each team plays 5 ties

• Winner determined by most ties won

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​Challenging Grade

• 8 teams per division

• Two pools of 4 teams

• Round robin within pools

• Cross-over semifinals and finals

All teams are guaranteed 5 ties.

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🎯 Match Format

Each tie consists of 5 matches:

• 3 Doubles

• 2 Singles

Scoring:

• Games to 15 points (best of 3)

• No extension at 14-all

Player Rules:

• Maximum 2 matches per player per tie

• Maximum 1 singles match per player per tie

Teams may vary their playing order for each tie.

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📅 Schedule

• Friday 15 May: 1 tie (7:00pm)

• Saturday 16 May: 3 ties (8:30am)

• Sunday 17 May: 1 tie (8:30am)

Each tie is expected to last up to 2.5 hours.

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💰 Entry Information​

• Standard Entry: $260 per team

• Entry via Venue Pro

• First-come, first-served

• Limited spaces available

Each team receives 2 tubes of Gosen 5500 shuttles.

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👥 Individual Entries

Players without a team can register interest by emailing:
📧 events@badminton.net.nz

We will assist in connecting players with teams where possible.

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🍽️ Social Activities

• Saturday Kitchen: Cultural food fundraiser supporting junior players

• Sunday Shared Lunch: Post-event potluck in the Tui Hunter Lounge

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📌 Additional Information

• Teams must list all players at registration

• Badminton Wellington reserves the right to review eligibility

• All eligibility decisions are final

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🚀 Enter Now

Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly.
Secure your team entry via Venue Pro and be

part of this exciting new competition!

 

How to Enter :

1. Click here to be directed to Venue Pro
2. Sign-In (if you have an account with us) 
    or Create an Account for free

3. Click "Event" and select "Country of Origin 2026"

4. Click "Confirm Purchase"

5. Read the information and click "Fill Online Form" 
6. Fill and Submit the form

7. "Pay Now" - your team entry and form will not be fully accepted if payment is not completed.

8. Entry is now accepted !! :)