Competition Details:
Starts: Thursday 7 May 2026
Ends: Thursday 25 June 2026
Time: Matches start at 4pm & 5pm sharp
 

Venue: Badminton Wellington Centre, 1 Ruahine Street, Hataitai, Wellington
 

Cost: $120 per team (we will invoice you before the end)

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Who Can Enter:
Teams must have 3 players minimum — ideally 4–6 for reserves.
Students must be Years 7–8.
Teams are graded: Section A @ 4pm (experienced level) and Section B @ 5pm (beginners players).

We will help to rank players in order of their ability, which must remain the same throughout the competition — reserves must fill in at the lowest spot.

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Competition Format:
Week 1: Instructions & Grading
Weeks 2–7: Matches

Week 8: Fun Award Ceremony Tournament with activities and spot prizes.

 

All equipment is provided — students only need clean sports shoes and appropriate sports clothing (no jeans, jandals, coats etc).

 

Umpiring:
Matches are self-umpired by students — Badminton Simplified Rules are available via Youtube. All players must know the basics before competing.

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Defaults:
Please only enter committed teams — defaults cause major disruption and should be avoided.

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Food & Facilities:
Parents and supporters are welcome. Our café will be open during the competition for refreshments — we ask that students only visit when they’re not due to play.

 

How to Register:
Please email: shuttletime@badminton.net.nz

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Payment details:
Your school will be invoiced 2 weeks prior to the end of the competition.

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Looking forward to seeing your school on court!