The Cambridge Badminton Club celebrated their 35th anniversary in the 2009/2010 season. The club was founded in 1974 by some very enthusiastic badminton players and is still thriving today with over 100 members.
The club offers organized play for all abilities and is very social. Various events are held throughout the season in addition to hosting our own Club Championships in our last month of play.
The year ends on a high note with our Awards Dinner and Banquet. The club offers a competitive House League for members and you can also access a competitive circuit through the Western Ontario Badminton Association.
Our venue at St. Benedict’s Secondary School consists of 8 to 9 courts and is open Monday and Wednesdays from 6:30 PM until 10:00 PM. The season starts mid-September and runs until mid / end of May.
Guests are welcome. For a map and directions please check out our contact page or contact us for more information.
History
The Cambridge Badminton Club all began in 1974. Up until that time there were various smaller clubs being run from Preston High School, the local YMCA & YWCA’s and community services. It was at this time that the Cambridge Badminton Club was formed to bring everyone together into more competitive badminton. Monday evenings was secured at Glenview Secondary School and Thursday evenings at St. Benedict’s.
The club grew from the original six people in 1974 to over 100 active members in 1977. At times the number of memberships were limited due to space. Stronger than ever we support 9 courts and over 100 active members today.
Meet Our Executive Committee
Our Executive Committee is a group of dedicated volunteers who meet, plan and work hard to bring you a fantastic recreational badminton club.
Dave Herring
President
Runs the monthly meetings. Distributes jobs as necessary. Over sees jobs are completed. Assists with the planning and organizing of fundraising and special events. Helps with miscellaneous tasks on regular club nights to ensure the club runs smoothly. Helps with other duties as required. Helps out where is needed, by starting the club night by setting up nets and having a good time.
Cait Downey
Vice President
Runs and manages communication and email list. Helps with miscellaneous tasks on regular club nights to ensure the club runs smoothly. Helps with other duties as required.
Cindy Briand
Junior Club
Looks after all the needs of the Junior club from events, badminton dates, birds and teaching. (519) 632-9134
Dave Oliveira
Equipment Manager
Looks after ordering birds and nets as required. Sort birds on a regular basis and gives discarded ones to the Junior Club co-ordinator. Stocks the first aid kit. Collects the trophies from all winners early in April so they can be cleaned and checked for any updating that is necessary and takes them in to add new winner. Brings them to the banquet and takes home any that need to be distributed.
Sandy Webb
House League Co-ordinator
Looks after the setting up and running of the house league. Helps captains find spares if necessary. Acknowledges and does presentation at year-end banquet.
Sherry Morley
Treasurer
Manages club financial reporting, receivables, and payables, and ensures the club is WOBA-affiliated, along with club insurance certification. To assist in member data collection for all our certifications. Helps out where is needed, by starting the club night by setting up nets and having a good time.
Annie Chau
Director: Social & Special Events
Assists with the planning and organizing of fund raising and special events. Helps with miscellaneous tasks on regular club nights to ensure the club runs smoothly. Helps with other duties as required.
Katie Biro
Director: Website & Tech
Manages website, club calendar events for Senior club, email technical set up and registration forms. Assists with miscellaneous tasks on regular club nights to ensure the club runs smoothly.
Scott Morris
Director: IT
Manages IT related items.