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HIGHLIGHTS A

Ontario vs China: Exhibition evening draws large audience in Toronto. Player Development: New ranking lists, upcoming Ontario championships, and more....

Wintario: Anne Yacyshyn shows how your club can take advantage of funding opportunities from the Ontario government. â&#x20AC;˘^;.:|:^:':;::-":?:;lli"S

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Ann Thompson reports: Coaching, umpiring and junior players.

Around the Districts: A look at clubs and players across the province. 1A-3O Badminton Review: Canadian Open results

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Columns First Flight, Dave Burrows 6 Eye on OBA, Sheila Shuttle .8 T&D Notes, VicW Nock 21 Bird Droppings, Arlie Van Crozier . 24 Shuttle Service, Deb Swire 27 WOBA Notes, Liz Palles 27

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PATRONS ' 'Ontario Badminton'' is one of the most ambitious projects in amateur sport in our province, and is produced by and for volunteers. From time to time we receive unsolicited financial support from individuals, clubs, districts and corporations. Both the encouragement and the assistance are very much appreciated, and it has been our custom to acknowledge donations of $25 or more on our Patrons List. To all, thank you. * Bill, Norma & Paul Maynard * John Obara, Ohio * Bacardi Rum * Sally Barrette, Kapuskasing * New Liskeard Badminton Club * Roger Wallis, Toronto * Claire Bowyer, Ottawa * Eilaen Macintosh, Toronto * Dorothy Tinllne, Toronto * John Krause, Ottawa

THANKS Thank-you to those who contributed to our September 1981 issue: John Barnett, Francine Boudreau, Frank Boulanger, Dave Burrows, Bill Clark, Arlene Crozier, Tony Davidson, Sue Dodge. Jim Dyer, Matt Fisher, Pam Fleming, John Gilbert. Keh Kee Goon, Lynn Goudie, Ling Grace, Emmanuelle Gunter, Jack Hacker, Ken Harris, Norm Hogg. Frank lerullo, Noralie Jacket), Santha Krishnamurthy, Skip Leary, H. S. Lee, Don MacKenzie, Keith Male, L. Mason, Aleta Mayer, Alexis Mayer, Hal Mayer, Lynne Mayer, Julie Meyer, Linda Murphy, Kim Ng, Vicki Nock, Sheryn Posen, Jim Roszell, Ann Sanderson, Darlene Saunders, Janet Seabrook. Mary Smith, Steve Smith, Steve Stranks, Debra Swire, Felipe Tauro, Ann Thompson, Paul Tie. John Wright, Paul Wu, Anne, Yacyshyn, Roman Yacyshyn, Jane Youngberg. Congratulations to Darlene Saunders ot New Liskeard, lucky winner of a Black Knight racquet in our contributors' draw. Ontario Badminton

* While we don't see badminton extravaganzas here in Ontario, there are very high-profile events held throughout the world from time to time. Events that a hard-core badminton fan finds it well worthwhile to plan a vacation around. One such event is the 1982 Commonwealth Games, to be held in Brisbane, Australia next summer. It seems as though anyone who attended the 1978 festivities in Edmonton wants to take in the Brisbane Games. For those who want to plan a little further ahead, and who prefer Europe to 'down-under', the 3rd World Badminton Championships will be held in Denmark in May, 1983. This is sure to be a first class show and will be the first Worlds in which China has participated. Piper Travel, who do all OBA's travel planning, are putting together a package tour to include travel, accommodation, tickets etc. Why not set aside a few dollars a week for the next 18 months and give yourself a real treat? * Computers are everywhere these days, as are computer buffs. Many have expressed interest in applying their talents to badminton but aren't quite sure how to go about it. Where could computers best be used? To rankings, making draws, organizing round robins? And what other useful possibilities are there? If you're keen in this area, drop us a note here at Ontario Badminton. We can at least share your ideas and-or questions through a Computer Corner in the paper, and it may be possible to develop a workshop session to get you all together. * A birthday celebrated last month was made special by an early morning visit from Bev to officially bestow on me my NOBA Seniors Club membership card. Bev started the idea of the Seniors cards several years ago and their value has proved to be long-lasting. Now, each September, players who will be turning 35 or 40 during the new season are filled with keen anticipation rather than groans as the doors to the rapidly expanding Ontario Seniors Circuit open before them. Chalk up another plus for badminton! * Hope you like our new-look newsmagazine format. We'd enjoy receiving your comments on both the change and the new OBA logo. _.

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China vs Ontario: exhibition games in Toronto

I've never enjoyed anything so much in all my life! "I never enjoyed anything so much in all my life!" Such was the way Janette Martin summed up her reaction after playing in a mixed ChinaOntario women's doubles match at the Etobicoke Olympium in Toronto on Monday, November 2. Janette's partner for the match was Canadian Open' champion Sang Yanqin of China. They played against Sue Heatherington of Toronto and Deng Sian of China, runner-up at the Canadian Open in Quebec City two days earlier.

Sponsored by OBA and A capacity crowd of 1,500 was clearly delighted with the Yonex, and orchestrated by match-up, reacting in particu- OBA executive director Anne lar to the many long rallies. A Yacyshyn, the evening featurcameraman from CITY-TV ed as special guests four counted 52 shots in one rally young players from China who and changed most of the ideas stopped in Toronto, Edmonton he had held about badminton and Vancouver on their way home from the Canadian prior to the exhibition. Janette and Sue had the Open. They all played with the unique opportunity of seeing at very close quarters the smooth, classic style that we speed, grace and deception of had seen when Chinese nationthe players from China. Jan- al coach, Zhang Quang Ming, ette said, "We weren't really visited Ontario in 1979: short, in awe of them; we just had a explosive racquet movement great deal of respect for with little follow-through, almost no backhands, and inthem." credibly deft footwork. It is the speed and grace of movement that makes them so captivating to watch. Toronto coach Russ Evans was particularly impressed with the forward motion of Sang Yanqin, the doubles player who emerged as singles champion at the Canadian Open although unseeded. "Her forecourt movement will win it for her", he predicted as her exhibition match with Deng Sian progressed. As the match wore on, Sang Yanqin tired visibly but as Russ commented, "Her movement is so good it makes up for everything." Deng Sian is a beautiful,

Yang Kisen, 18, is the 1981 junior champion of China. Last May he defeated Morten Frost of Denmark in exbition play. Top-seeded at the Canadian Open, he lost his semi-final to Nick Votes of England. Tien Bingyu, 18, is part of the 5th ranked doubles team in China. He defeated Canadian singles champion Pat Tryon 15-9 in an exhibition game.

willowy young woman with real porcelain-doll features. John Gilbert, in his color commentary for CBC's Sportsweekend, noted that she seemed to become a victim of her own nerves â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a situation that we have never seen in an eastern player before. In men's action at the exhibition, Canadian champion Pat Tryon played Tien Bingyu while two Ontario doubles teams played against Yang Kesen and Tien Bingyu. First up in doubles were our two Mikes, Bitten and deBelle, who are both 19 years old and working fulltime at badminton this year. They had played the Chinese in Quebec City the week before and said they had no success at all in getting the bird into play. This time, however, they handled the difficult Chinese serves much better and had some good, entertaining rallies. It was their first international appearance for Canada. Cultural differences were very apparent, as most observers would not have guessed that the team from China were the younger of the two pairs on the court. By our standards, their poise and maturity at 18 years of age are remarkable. The doubles style

Both upper and lower bleachers at the Etobicoke Olympium were packed for the China vs Ontario exhibition. Ontario Badminton

^Deng Sian, 18, is the 5th ranked women's singles players in China. She has graceful, delicate style that is lovely to see, but lost four straight games in Quebec City and Toronto to the aggressive and determined Sang Yanqin. of all the Chinese players was a very thoughtful one, putting the emphasis on speed and defception rather than on awesome power or spectacular defence. Feature match of the evening saw Jamie McKee, now 30, and Raphi Kanchanaraphi, 44, take the court. After losing the first game 15-7, Jamie and Raphi speeded up the pace in the second and looked very much in control at 5-1. Then, however, the Chinese changed gears almost imperceptibly until their pace was sufficiently faster to put the difference between the two teams the same as in the first game. The result: 15-7 again. Most of those who came to Jjhe Olympium were club plays and the informal atmost/nere of the exhibition combined with the camaraderie among the players and their evident enjoyment of the November/December, 1981

game reflected badminton as the spectators know it. After the final match, all the players were mobbed for autographs, an experience that clearly was enjoyable for them also. During their short stay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; about 48 hours â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in Toronto, the visitors from China were taken on a tour of Niagara Falls by Grace Lin and Sue Heatherington, enjoyed a festive evening in Chinatown as guests of Raphi Kanchanaraphi, and toured downtown Toronto's shopping district. Thanks are extended to members of the organizing committee: Cathy Clarke, Lynn Goudie and Paul Senteal, and to Peter Jenson, MC for the evening. Final results: 1. Tien Bingyu d. Pat Tryon 15-9 2. Sang Yanqin & Janette Martin split with Deng Sian & Sue Heatherington 15-9,12-15 3. Vang Kesen & Tien Bingyu d. Mike Bitten & Mike deBelle 15-6,15-5 4. Sang Yanqin d. Deng Sian 11-8,11-5 5. Yang Kesen & Tien Bingyu d. Jamie McKee & Raphi Kanchanaraphi15-7,15-7

Sang Yanqin, 19, is the 1980 national women's doubles champion of China and 1981 women's singles champion of the Canadian Open. Her ready smile, such as on this occasion after she had lost the shuttle in the lights and therefore missed her shot, showed her great joy in playing badminton and made her a delight to watch.

Photos by Joe Heim

MEN'S SINGLES

MEN'S DOUBLES

OBA Points-Based Rankings

1. Jamie McKee 105.5 1. Paul Johnson MIXED DOUBLES 102.5 2.'PatTryon 103.5 '•• Raphi Kanchanaraphi 100.0 Keith Preistman 103.5 1. Cathy Clarke 102.5 3. Jamie McKee 99.5 4. John Czich 100.5 2. Paul Johnson 102.0 4. John Czich 95.0 5. LucioFabris ; 100.0 3. Janette Martin '91.0 5. James Muir 94.0 6. David deBelle '98.0 Ed Watt 91.0 6. Pat Tryon 92.5 7. Ken Priestman 95.0 5. Ross Clarke 90.5 Ken Priestman 92.5 8. BradWowchuk 94.5 Jeff Goldswolhy 90.5 Mike deBelle 925 9. Ian Garland ' 94.0 WOMEN'S SINGLES WOMEN'S DOUBLES 7. Anne Yacyshyn 88.5 Mike Bitten 92.5 . 10. Paul Johnson 93.0 8. Sajjad Malik 88.0 Margot Quinn 106 5 10. LucioFabris 92.0 Jeff Goldsworthy 93.0 ! Sally Dakin 103.5 9 RaphiKanchanaraphii 87.5 2 Sally Dakin mo Ross Clarke 2 92.0 12. James Muir 92.5 JenniferAziz 103.0 (OJennifer Panchal 87.0 *• Danielle Gallichanc 102 5 12. David deBelle 91.5 13. DanWintle 91.5 96.0 J- Cathy Clarke Ken Poole 87.0 * Janette Martin 101 5 13. Keith Priestman J 90.0 14. Ross Clarke 89.5 Margot Quinn 12 Frank Berdan 86.5 5 Barbara Jewett 97.0 14. Jett Goldsworthy 86.5 15. TomQuinn 89.0 •j- Lynn Goudie 94.5 13 Mike Colic 86.0 6. AnneVacyshyn 970 15. Mike Colic 85.0 16. Martin Reszetnick 88.0 7 Sue Heatherington 92.5 14 Terri Myshrall te.O '• Nancy Little 96 ' 0 16. Sajjad Malik 84.5 17. Tom Hunter 86.5 '• Janette Martin 92.0 15 Ellen Connelly 84.0 8. Jennifer Aziz 95 5 Dhansukh Panchal 8 84.5 18. Andre" Rivard 85.0 - AnneVacyshyn 91.5 16 Ian Garland J2.5 9. Cathy Clarke 91 5 18. LenDubecki 84.0 19. Sajjad Malik 83.5 Barb Jewett 91.5 John Gilbert 82.5 10. PattiWatt 86 0 19. Ian Garland 83.5 20. Mike Bitten 82.0 PattiWatt 91.5 PattiWatt 82.5 Lynn Goudie 86 0 20. Frank Berdan 81.5 Ken Poole 82 0 ''• JuneSaunders 89.5 Craig McDougall 825 Sally Gadd 86 ' 0 Tom Quinn 12 81.5 22. H.S. Lee 81.5 1 Danielle Gallichand 89.0 Catherine Herridge 82.5 3. June Saunders 855 Scott Paton 81.5 Craig McDougall 81.5 Tannis Harrison 89.0 21 Jeff Rush 82.0 '4. Ellen Connelly 850 23. .Graham Simms 1 81.0 24. Dave Drummond 80.0 4 Sally Gadd 88.5 Ray O'Reilly 82.0 15. Tannis Harrison 840 81.0 BradWowchuk Graham Simms 80.0 ! | Barb Welsh 86.0 John Patterson 82.0 Sue Wansbrough 840 Martin Reszetnick 81.0 Mark Tremblay 80.0 *|Ray O'Reilly 83.5 Ann Wist 82.0 Ray O'Reilly 84 0 Jeff Rush 81.0 27. Steve Hunter 79.5 ''• Ellen Connelly 83.0 25 Margot Quinn 81.5 18. Linda McDonald 800 27. Babu Panchal 80.0 28. Bio Cozzarini 79.0 Diana Addison 83.0 TomQuinn 81.5 19.TerriMyshrall 7g"o Anees Nanji 80.0 29. Rick Felker 78 0 Pat Eldridge 83.0 Sue Heatherington 81.5 Janet Hugli 7g 0 29. Tom Hunter 30. Ed Watt 77.5 79.5 Lillian Cozzarini 83.0 AnnesNanji 81.5 Sue Heatherington 790 Dave Drummond 79.5 31. Bob Driscoll 77.0 21. Ann Wist 82.0 29 Noel D'Souza 81.0 Nancy Mason 79 0 Ian Bishop 79.5 Ian Bishop 77.0 Terry Myshrall 82.0 Sally Dakin 81.0 23. Alanna Larocque 78 o 32. Bob McDougall 77.0 Serge Lebel 77.0 23. MonaPanchall 81.5 Linda McDonald 81.0 Barb Snider 7 8 'rj Chris Harrs 77.0 FI 32.Bob McDougall 80,5 Jennifer Panchall 81.5 ... °™ceHo ?8.'o 35. Balinder Takel 76.0 25. Barb Snider 81.0 33.Dansukh Panchal 80.0 t° Marie Legris 77 Q Molson Robertson 76.0 34.Mike deBelle 79.5 MajkenGilby 81.0 27. Majken Gilby 760 37. LenDubecki 75.0 27. Wendy Westall 80.0 35 Lynn Goudie 79.0 28. Theresa Gregory 740 Gary Helmkay 75.0 Joyce Paton 80.0 Babu Panchal 79.0 Larry Yeung 75.0Nancy Little 80.0 38. Molson Robertson 78.0 John Tauro 75.0 Sue Wansbrougr 80.0 Peter Tiller 78.0 Denis Legros 75.0 39"june Saunders 75.5 42. Harry Sutanto 74.0 40 Ian Bishop Leong Goh 74.0 Mona Panchal 75.0 44. Ron Taylor 73.0 Morag McSpadyen 75.0 Brian Heatheringtoi 73.0 46. Dave Edmunds 72.0 47. Bruce Miller 71.0 Peter Tiller 71.0 Dave Crosby 71.0 50. Phil Tauro 70.0 51. Bill Verboom 6g 0 Dave Adamson 69 0

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OBA Senior Series Competition

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Strathgowan Club, Toronto Mixed Doubles I.Ed Watt 4 Janette Martin 2. Saj Malik 4 Anne Vacyshyn 3. Ken Poole 4 Terri Myshrall 4. Mike Colic 4 Ellen Connelly 5. Pete Tiller 4 Lynn Goudie 6. Brian Heatherington 4 Sue Heatherington

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Women's Doubles 1. Anne Yacyshyn 4 Lynn Goudie 2. Sue Heatherington 4 Janette Martin 3. Sally Gadd 4 June Saunders 4. Terri Myshrall 4€llen Connelly 5. Nancy Little 4 Sue Wansborough 6. Janet Hugli 4 Morag McSpadyen 7. Anne Wist 4 Linda McDonald 8. P. McNally 4 Caroline Smallman 9. Lee Hesketh 4 Kathy Karmally 10. Sonia D'Sa 4 Karne Peralta 11. N. Gass 4 Ramona Engineer

Men's Singles ' Ken Priestman 2. Dan Wintle 3. Andrt Rivard 4. Mike Bitten 5. Sajjad Malik 6. Ed Watt 7 Rick Felker 8. Len Dubecki 9. Ken Poole 'O.H.S. Lee 11 Mike deBelle 12. Ron Taylor 13. Larry Veung 14. Bruce Miller '5 Bob Driscoll 16. David Adamson 17. Balinder Takel 18. John Tauro 19. Denis Legros 20. Harry Sutanto 21 Leong Goh 22. Brian Heatherington 23. Peter Tiller 24. Kim Ng 25. Dave Edmunds 26. Dave Crosby 2? Philip Tauro 28. Bill Verboom

7. Frank Berdan 4 Morag McSpadye 8. Ian Bishop 4 June Saunders 9. Gary Helmkay 4 Majken Gilby 10. Dave Adamson 4 Sally Gadd 11. Denis Legros 4 Tannis Harrison 12. Keith Male 4 P. McNally 13. Ron Taylor 4 Janet Hugli 14. G. Prevoe 4 Lee Hesketh 15. G. Prevoe 4 Hose Prevoe 16. Phil Tauro and Linda McDonald 17. Larry Yeung 4 Dedi West 18. Dave .Crosby & Anne Wist 19. Bill Verboom 4 Karen Peralta 20. J. Taylor 4 Caroline Smallman 21. Dave Edmunds & Amarille Vorster 22 RickD'S'4SonjaD'Sa 23. John Tauro 4 Arlene Crazier

Women's Singles I.Nancy Little 2- Janette Martin 3. Tannis Harrison 4 Linda McDonald 5. Sue Wansbrough 6. Terri Myshrall T. Catherine Herridge 8 Janet Hugli 9 Morag McSpadyen 10. Caroline Smallman 11. Amarille Vorster

Ontario Badminton

TEN YEARS AGO Our thanks to Ross Durdan for this photo from the 1970 Walt Wade Junior Invitational in Niagara Falls. In the back row are Bob Hinchcliffe, Sue Pritula, Lori Gerzine, Stewart Howard, Pat Tryon and Gene Miller. In the middle row are Ross Durdan, Ellen Hunter, Mary Rose, Pradip Basu and Dave Gibson. In the front row are Ian Arthur, Cathy Clarke, Sara Stroud and Tom Muir. Ross is completing a law degree at the University of Windsor this year and sent this photo along at the request of Bev Green, chairman of the 1982 Ontario Under 19 Championships. Bev plans to publish a program for the tournament featuring photos of former under 19 champions, just one of the many touches of northern hospitality that will greet players travelling to Kapuskasing for the event.

Mike & Mike train for Thomas Cup Mike Bitten of Bordon and Mike deBelle of Oakville have taken up residence at the Strathgowan Club this year to train for a spot on the 1982 Canadian Thomas Cup team that will face Japan in Kitchener at the end of the month. After graduating from Grade 13 in June, Mike and Mike chose to devote this year entirely to badminton rather than registering for university. They hope to continue improving on the form that won them the Canadian under 19 doubles title in 1980 and 1981, and earned them a win over Jamie IcKee and Raphi Kanchanaraphi at the 1980 Boulevard Invitational. Best of luck! (Thanks to the 'Toronto Open' program for this information.)

MIKEdeBELLE Gameplan Five Ontario players are among the 13 nominated by CBA to the federal government's Athlete Assistance Program (GamePlan). Congratulations to: Paul Johnson, Toronto; Dave deBelle, Oakville; Pat Tryon, Toronto; Keith Priestman, Kitchener; and Jeff Goldsworthy, Waterloo.

OAAP The promotion of Jeff Goldsworthy to the naâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; nal assistance program created a vacancy on the ,,itario Athlete Assistance Program. We are pleased to announce that Janette Martin of Toronto has now been named to the program. Janette joins Mike Bitten, Mike deBelle, Ian Garland, Margot Quinn and Tom Quinn on Ontario's elite training squad. November/December, 1981

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ELIGIBILITY: DBA affiliated players under 23 as of October 1,1981. EVENTS: Singles, doubles and mixed—consolations in all events. SHUTTLES: Carlton International Nylon TOURNAMENT HOTEL: Ambassador Hotel 705-566-3601 Please make your own reservations: 4 per room • $35.00; 2 per room • $31.00. Indicate that you are taking part in the Ontario Championships when you reserve your room. These special tournament rates also include use of Vic Tanny's Health Spa at the hotel. ENTRY FEES: $10.00 for the first event; $5.00 for each additional event. ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, December 22,1981 Send completed entry form and fees to: Ontario Badminton Association, 160Vanderhoof Ave., TORONTO, Ontario M4G 4B8

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Fall o on Sue Meetings

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The annual OBA fall meetings were held in Toronto at the Valhalla Inn on Sept 25-27. Over 50 delegates from clubs throughout the province were in attendance. Highlight of the weekend was the adoption ol a new OBA logo, and many other program details were discussed. Representatives were guests of the Ottawa District association at a Friday night reception, and of the Toronto & District association for friendly matches on Saturday evening. It's worth repeating that the value of our semi-annual meetings arises as much from the after-hours fellowship among reps as from the formal sessions. Much of the present activity at the club and district level in Ontario springs directly or indirectly from people getting acquainted with others from different regions. Because they have come to know and respect each other well, debate among these elected representatives in the meeting sessions is free-wheeling, cooperative and constructive. Why not consider volunteering for your district executive next spring and become part of this dynamic group?

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After attending several OBA meetings in Toronto and seeing some of the same people in action more than once, I know they are not who they say they are. All these people who sit around and make brilliant comments, tell funny jokes, have innovative ideas, balance the budget, are not just ordinary people. In September I watched some of them very closely and I slowly caught on to quite a few of them. Now I will tell you who they really are: * Debbie Swire from Burlington is Helen Hutchinson from W-5. * Dave Burrows really is Superman. He lives in a phone booth in Burlington with Lois Lane. * Arlene Crozier is Rona Barrett's sister. * John Russell and Linda Murphy from Ottawa are really Joe Clarke and Flora MacDonald.

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* Ian Bishop, when back in Ottawa either becomes the Incredible Hulk or is Alan Baird's clone. One more meeting and I'll be able to tell for sure. * Rusty Bassarab is John Travolta. * John Patterson is either Tom Jones the singer or David Crombie MPP. * Diana Chiasson & Janet Wotten are Laverne & Shirley. * Ernie & Vicki Nock are really Mel and Marilyn Lastman. * Bruce McDougall is Frank Miller, Treasurer of Ontario. * Rosemary Moore and Bev Green are Batman and Robin. At the meeting next May I ____,^ be able to figure out who the rest of the people are. "You can fool some of the people, some of the time, but you can't fool all of the people all of the time." ii Ontario Badminton

BA Membership Registration

Long-distance assistance from Wlntario

Following is the list of clubs Irom whom memberships lists had been received in the DBA office by November 6. All paid up members of these clubs will receive each issue of "Ontario Badminton" during the 1981-1982 season. C08A: CF8 Trenton, Ajax, O'Neill CVI. Moira Junior, Kingston Loyalist, Cobourg, Henry Street, Durham Region, Limestone. 68 4 DBA: Barrie. Parry Sound. Owen Sound, Bradford, Huntsville, Georgian College, St. Theresa's, Midland, Orangeville. NOBA: Kap Junior, South Porcupine Junior NWOBA: Great Lakes Athletic Association

ODBA: Coloney By, Fisher Park, Sir Robert Borden, Laurentian, A V Jackson, Aylmer, Deep River, Sir Wilfred Laurier, Orleans, Kanata, General Vanier. T » DBA: Strathgowan, West Hill, Toronto Varsity, Maplewood, St Gabriels, Mississauga. W O B A : Lester B Pearson, Erin, London, Woodstock, Fanshaw , Burlington Central, University of Guelph, Burlington Central Junior, University of Western Ont., College Heights, Listowel.

If you find an error in your address label return it to the DBA office with corrections. If you have moved since registering with your club, please notify the office of your new address — enclose your membership number. If you are not receiving your copy of the paper, let us know and we will check our records.

Provincial championships under review A committee has been struck to look into all aspects of our Ontario championship tournaments and report to OBA player development chairman Dave Burrows in the spring. Particular attention will be given to the problems of locating good, central facilities and training host committees, but all procedures and policies are subject to review. Comments from any OBA members would be appreciated. Send your ideas and suggestions to the OBA office or any member of the committee: " isemary Moore, Edith Hayman, Arlene Crozier and Dave Waddell.

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A change in policy at Wintario will help players travelling long distances to Ontario championships this season. Normal financial support is 50% of travel and accommodation costs, but this has been increased to 75% where distances of over 400 kilometers are involved. This will apply to almost everyone involved in the Under 19 Championships in Kapuskasing, although there is no truth to the rumor that absolutely nobody lives within 400 kilometers of the Model Town of the North! Players should apply now for their Wintario travel grants, if they haven't done so already. Details on how to go about this are available from the OBA office or from district secretaries.

Changes for Intermediates The newest group to discover the great camaraderie of age-group competition is the Under-23 crowd, many of whom are university and college students. The popularity of Under 23 events is definitely on an upswing, as graduates of junior ranks and late-starters alike seek to maintain contact with old friends and make new acquaintances. Three significant changes should give much broader appeal to the Ontario Intermediate this year: 1. it is now a bona fide Under 23 event; the bottom age restriction has been removed; 2. play will be with nylon shuttles, as used in all college and university competition; 3. the only entry restriction is by age; all under-23 players are welcome. Host for the 1982 Ontario Intermediate is Mark Tremblay, a 2nd year student at Laurentian University in Sudbury. The tournament will be played at Cambrian College, Ontario's newest—and one of its finest—badminton facilities. Plan now to attend!

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CLUBS, INDIVIDUALS, TEAMS & ASSOCIATIONS

Following Is a brief summary of the general guidelines and grant categories available through Wintario. For full details and application forms, contact the Wintario Regional Office closest to you.

GENERAL GUIDELINES WHEN TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted prior to the event and before any costs being Incurred. Apply two months in advance to allow sufficient time for processing. Matching funds: Should be privately raised. Wintario will not match funds contributed by federal or provincial government. Records: Financial records must be kept for three years and are subject to audit at any time. Receipts are required to support all claims.

Reports:

Projects must be completed within one year. A post project report has to be sent to Wintario within two months of the completion of the project.

Heuirn OT funds: Any unused funds must be returned.

Transportation Rates:

Private car - 1 2.5t per kilometer (ft* per mile); rented vehicle (for group) cost of rental, gas & oil; public transport at economy rates. Groups using private vehicle to travel, should have a minimum of 3 people per car.

— Credit Wintario in all publicity, advertising, etc. concerned with the project.

GRANT CATEGORIES EQUIPMENT Purpose: Who Is eligible:

To encourage the development of new opportunities for participation In sport at the community level.

CHAMPIONSHIPS Purpose:

Club/league/association.

What is eligible:

Up to 50% cost of 2 standards, 2 nets, 8 racquets. Audio-visual equipment, first aid kit and general training equipment.

Special Criteria:

Assistance is available every two years.

Howtoappls:

Complete a Wintario Program Grants application form and attach:— (1) List of equipment required with written quote from a local dealer. (2) Details of the club's structure, objectives, membership numbers, Who is eligible: fees, a copy of the previous year's financial statement and evidence of matching funds from private sources. (3) Statement of the club's plans What is eligible: to develop new participation. Send completed application to the Wintario Regional Office closest to you.

PILOT PROJECTS Purpose:

Up to 50% of return transportation from residence to residence in host 1 city and accommodation for actual time required. Individuals travelling) in excess of 400 kilometers (one way) are eligible for up to 75% of trav* costs.

How to apply:

Provincial and District Associations.

What is eligible:

Up to 75% of total project costs. Innovative proposals which seek to meet the needs of athletes and technical personnel. Examples: Development of new/innovative equipment; new forms of competitive sport activity (eg. non-competitive leagues, mini-games); applied research projects; non-profit badminton school to include innovative approaches to training and talent indentification. Who is eligible: For further details contact OBA. If you have any ideas which could benefit badminton, contact your District Association or the OBA.

INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS

What is eligible:

Purpose:

To assist individuals and teams with travel to participate in sanctioned low to apply: invitational tournaments within continental North America.

Who is eligible:

Any team or individual affiliated with OBA who has been invited to participate.

What is eligible:

Up to 50% of return transportation from residence to residence in host city to a maximum grant of $100 per individual. Teams or individuals from isolated communities (ie. not readily accessible by road or rail) are eligible for $200 maximum.

Special Criteria:

Only tournaments in continental North America will be considered. Maximum one tournament each player per year. (April 1 - March 31).

HOW to apply:

PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Any affiliated player meeting their district association's qualifying criteria.

One application will be submitted by each District Association on behalf of all players within their district. Players should submit their request for assistance to their district secretary before the tournament 1 entry deadline and provide a breakdown of costs with written quotes 1 where possible.

To fund innovative approaches to various aspects of sport on a pilot project or seed-money basis.

Who is eligible:

HOW to apply:

To assist individuals who have qualified to travel to compete in Provincial, National, Nationals of other countries, International and World championships.

Complete a Wintario Program Grant application form and attach: (1) Letter of acceptance from tournament host or copy of tournament notice. (2) Letter of sanction from OBA. (3) Written quote for travel costs.

PARTICIPATION DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Any affiliated player who has competed In the corresponding provincial championship and who meets the Wintario qualifying criteria established by the OBA. Up to 50% of return transportation from residence to residence in host city and accommodation for actual time required. The OBA will apply on behalf of all players. Players should submit the! request for assistance to the OBA office before the tournament entr deadline, providing a breakdown of costs with written quotes when possible, a letHr of acceptance from the tournament host along with i copy of the tournament notice.

MISCELLANEOUS Other funding categories available where application must be made through thv OBA and/or District Associations.

Hosting National and International Competitions: To host competitions of National or International scope. Fiscal Development

Purpose:

Designed to develop grass roots participation by assisting with the CoacMng Development cost of projects that will introduce badminton to communities throughout Ontario. To encourage Ontario citizens to play badminton.

What is eligible:

Up to 75% of the total cost. Salaries, travel and accommodation, equip- Fniiimnpnt fnr Trainintr ment, technical services, facility rentals, administration, vehicles LLfUI|llll6m IUI llalHllljg Centres necessary for the delivery of the program.

Special Criteria:

Proposals must demonstrate how they will increase participation. The OBA would welcome ideas from any individual or group who would be DFSAA Championships: interested in developing such a program.

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To help significantly improve the association's financial base. A). Coaching as a career; B). Volunteer coaching development To help train and employ full or part-time professional coaches from local to provincial levels; and to provide opportunities foi Ontario residents to enter careers in amateur sport coaching. ^J

To provide an inventory of training equipment for the trainingn teams. UD to 50% of travel costs (where the total cost per athlete is oven $50) available to teams or individuals who qualify. Apply td pFSAA, 111 Riverside Road, Don Mills, M3A 182(416-441-1333). |

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BRAG ABOUT BADMINTON Wear a t-shirt!

From the office of .

OBA Technical Director Junior Training Centers To date, 17 junior badminton clubs across Ontario have confirmed that they wish to be involved with the OBA Local Junior Training Centre program for the 81-82 season. A number of these centre are making arrangements to have inter-club challenges in order to provide competitive opportunities for their players. The Junior Training Centres are junior clubs which are organized to run throughout the badminton season, rather than just for a couple of months in the spring. Junior badminton players love t-shirts that tell about their favAll coaches and managers of such clubs are encouraged ourite sport. Three members of the Kap Junior Badminton Club are shown wearing their shirts at their regular Friday night to make themselves known to the OBA office so they can be session. They are (left to right)— Casey Green, Natalie Ayora added to the list. OBA can then provide link-ups for the and Jeff O'Donoughue. exchange of dialogue among coaches and for competitive opThanks to Anne Yacyshyn (OBA Executive Director), portunities among players. we have a wide variety of badminton t-shirts to choose from. A written module system gives guidelines to coaches for Order one for yourself or as a gift for a friend or order a dozen Anne instruction of players, and funding is available for shuttles, or so for your club members. Yacyshyn facility rental and travel subsidies. Write to: Ontario Badminton Association 160 Vanderhoof Ave. Coaches of training center clubs are eligible for T-Shirts (each): $6.00 TORONTO, Ontario M4G 4B8 equipment sponsorship through several sporting goods com416-424-6767 panies like Yonex, Carlton, Slazenger and Dunlop. Special terms are offered for clothing and equipment purchases. - We're sure there are more eligible clubs out there, and Resource Materials The OBA office stocks a wide range of resource materials hope you'll choose to get involved with others who, like yourself, of every description on the subject of badminton. To obtain a love to work with young badminton players. catalog listing all materials, or to obtain the "Handbook for COBA NWOBA Multiple Drills", contact the OBA office. Ignace TonyAllard Kingston Jim Chapman Handbook for Multiple Drills Belleville Richard Woodley ODBA Ajax Wayne King This booklet is composed of drills which allow 6 or more Ottawa Bob O'Reilly Napanee Gayle Raycraft players to be active on one court. The ideas presented in this T&DBA Oshawa Ken Spraggs handbook should enhance activity in locations where the ratio of Mississauga Bill Clark & players to court is a factor. GB&DBA John Forshaw Following is a sample of one of the drills included in the Alliston Dale Grummett Mississauga Norm Hogg Parry Sound Peter Maule section "Drills involving the overhead smash". WOBA • XI hits to X2 NOBA Kitchener • X2 dropreturnstoXI Lillian Cozzarini & • •

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November/December, 1981

Tom Buck Bev Green Frank Boulanger

Gord Paull Fort/Erie Port Colborne Anne Rung! & Bob Zavitz Burlington Dan Maclsaac & Ian Lagden

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DBA JUNIOR RANKINGS A&OF OCTOBER 26,1981 •Includes: DBA Fall Jr Series, Oakvllle Jr. Invitational

UNDER 16

UNDER 19

GIRLS SINGLES

WOMEN'S SINGLES 1. Tannis Harrison, Oakville 2. Patti Watt, Oakville 3. Susan Marsh, Stratford 4. Diana Addison, Ottawa 5. Ray O'Reilly, Oakville 6. Heather Cochran, Brantford 7. Cathy Herridge, Granite 8. Vicky de Belle, Oakville 9. Nadine Fitzpatrick, Blvd 10. Ann Reszetnik, Blvd 11. Jane Raymond, Blvd 12. Wendy Drummond, K-W 13. Val Gyorgy, Brant. 14. Nancy Cherny, Blvd. 15. Cheryl Beach, New Liskeard 16. Camille Chen See, Whitby 17. AnnZavaros,K-W 18. Wendy Milburn, Burlington 19. Nancy Lyew, Burlington WOMEN'S DOUBLES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Watt & Harrison O'Reilly & Marsh Fitzpatrick & Addison Raymond & Drummond Gyorgy & McDonald de Belle & Reszetnik Milburn & Lyew

MENS SINGLES

UNDER 14 GIRLS SINGLES

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Ingrid Fairbrother, Blvd Susan Higgins, Granite Melissa Gallo, Blvd SuneetaKhare, Ottawa Vicky White, Oakville 5. Liz White, RCYC . Cheryl Mulrooney, All Cdn Brant. 8. Chris Smith, Oakville Susan Bain, Stratford 10. Cindy McCaughley, Timmins 11. Jill Howarth, Oakville 12. Shelley Bifnie, Timmins 13. Sharon Johnson, Timmins GIRLS DOUBLES 1. Smith & Higgins 2. V White & Howarth 3. Fairbrother & Gallo 4. Brown and Khare 5. L White & Bain 6. Neziol & Mulrooney 7. Johnston & Birnie

1 . Reszetnik & Rush 2. Shanks & Watson 3. Nenniger & Yhap 4. Cheng &Toal 5. Tauro&Chiu 6. Blanshard & Legros 7. Smith* Fedryk 8. Karwowski & McGibbon 9. Nelson & Peat 10. Whitley & Holtved 11. Wright & Cornish 12. Piszel & Stanford 13. Levasseur & Siddiqui 14. Hayman & Ayer

Tracey McGowan, Oakville Chris Dingwall, Oakville Jackie Starr, All Cdn Brant. Cathi Mulrooney, All Cdn Brant Jennifer Last, Oakville Kristen Holtved, Oakville Shelly Day, Oakville Terrell Bond, Granite

1. Blanshard & Smith 2. Prittie & L White 3. Willson & Fairbrother 4. Holtved & Howarth 5. Paul & Mulrooney 6. Higgins & Higgins 7. Tuuk 8, Gallo 8. O'Reilly & White 9. Carter & Bain 10. Burgoyne & Johnston

1 . Legros & Harrison 2. Reszetnik & Reszetnik 3. Rush & O'Reilly 4. Yhap & Watt 5. Nenniger & Marsh 6. Gyorgy & Addison 7. Chiu & Fitzpatrick 8. Cheng & McDonald 9. Blanshard & Cherny 10. Shanks & Herridge 11. Fedryk & de Belle 12. Watson & Chen See 13. Toal& Cochran 14. Smith & Raymond 15. Whitley & Gyorgy 16. Sayer & Beach 17. Hayman & Lyew

held before Christmas: Granite Jrlnv(U12,1114) COBAJrOpen(U16,U19) K-W Granite Jr Inv

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The Brock University Jr Open is not involved in the OBA Junior Circuit for the 1981-82 season, therefore its results will not be included in the junior circuit standings. A brochure explaining the junior circuit is available by contacting the OBA office.

School Team

GIRLS DOUBLES 1. 2. 3. 4.

McGowan & Dingwall Starr & Mulrooney Last & McDonald Day & Holtved ..

MIXED DOUBLES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Christie & Dingwall Johnson & McGowan Hess & Starr Richter & McDonald Sawkins & Mulrooney

BOYS SINGLES MIXED DOUBLES

1. Matt Reszetnik, Blvd 2. Jeff Rush, Blvd 3. Stephen Nenniger. Oakville BOYS SINGLES 4. Dwight Yhap. Oakville 5. Denis Legros, Strathgowan 1. Bryan Blanshard, Blvd 6. JoeToal.AIICdn. Brant. 2. Dan Tuuk, K-W 7. Jean Cheng, Ottawa 3. Ted Prittie, Granite 8. Barrie Blanshard, Blvd 4. Michael Robertson, Ottawa 9. Jeff Shanks, Kingston 5. Brad Paul, All Cdn Brant. 10. Mike Whitley, Strathgowan 6. Chris Holtved. Oakville 11. Alex Watson, Kingston 7. Steve McLean, Stratford 12. Boris Chiu, St. Catharines Gord O'Reilly, Oakville 13. John Wright, Blvd 9. Peter Willson. Blvd 14. Mike Fedryk, Oakville 10. David Lyew, Burlington 15. John Tauro, St. Catharines 11. Peter Higgins, Granite 16. Martin Piszel, Blvd. 12. Len Carter, Burlington 17. Chris Conner, Granite 13. Kevin Burgoyne, Loyalist 18. Tim Sayer, New Liskeard 14. Andrew Last, Oakville 19. Derek Holtved. Oakville 20. Steve Smith, Oakville BOYS DOUBLES 21. TimWalmsley, Kingston 1. Blanshard & Prittie 22. Peter Cornish, Stratford 2. Paul & Lyew 23. Rob Ayer, K-W 3. Tuuk and McLean 24. Gary Milroy, Whitby 4. Holtved & O'Reilly 25. Phil Gyorgy, Brant. 5. Willson & Homick 26. Imran Siddiqui, Ottawa 6. Higgins & Robertson 27. Larry Smith, Strathgowan 7. Burgoyne & Carter 28. Scott Hayman, Stratford 29. Graham McGibbon, Blvd 30. Mike Levasseur, Ottawa 31. Dave Mclntosh, Mississauga 32. Grant Koehler, K-W 33. David Wells, Erindale 34. David Hope-Simpson, Kingston 35. Phil Servos, K-W MIXED DOUBLES MENS DOUBLES

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

JuniorTheCircuit following DBA Junior Circuit tournaments will be

1. Ned Johnson, Oakville 2. Stephen Christie, Oakville 3. Geoff Hess, Granite 4. Derek Macrae, Oakville 5. Dan Richter, Strathcona 6. Scott Browne, Strathgowan 7. Vivek Mehta, Ottawa 8. PeterWiggan .Granite 9. John Sawkins, All Cdn Brant. 10. Robert Khare, Ottawa 11. John Otley, Oakville BOYS DOUBLES 1. 2. 3. 4.

Christie & Johnson Richter & Sawkins Macrae & Mehta Hess & Wiggan

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OBA Junior Squads

Selections for the 1981-82 The annual OBA Fall Junior Series tournament was Ontario Jr A, B and C squads held at Strathgowan on Oct 2- were made immediately following the Fall Series com4. Winners were: petition. Under 19

BS—A—Denis Legros B—Mike Whitley C—Derek Holtved D—Chris Connor GS—A—Susan Marsh B—Vicki deBelle C—Cheryl Beach BD—A—Denis Legros & Jeff Rush B—Tim Sayer & Tim Walmsley GD—A—Patti Watt & Tannis Harrison B—Val Gyorgy & Linda McDonald XD—A—Denis Legros & Tannis Harrison B—Barry Blanshard & Diane Addison C—Tim Walmsley & Wendy Drummond

Under 16 BS—A—Bryan Blanshard B—Peter Wilson GS—A—Ingrid Fairbrothor B—Cheryl Mulrooney BD—A—Bryan Blanshard & Ted Prittie GD—A—Chris Smith & Sue Higgins XD—A—Bryan Blanshard & Chris Smith B-Gord O'Reilly!, Vicki White

Tannis Harrison

Bryan Blanshard Ingrid Fairbrother

A squad Under 19: Denis Legros, Stephen Nenniger, Martv Reszetnik, Jeff Rush; Diana Addison, Nadine Fitzpatrick. Tannis Harrison, Susan Marsh, Ray O'Reilly, Patti Watt. Unta 16: Bryan Blanshard, Ted Prittie, Ingrid Fairbrother, Melissa Gallo, Sue Higgins.

B squad Under 19: Barrie Blanshard Jean Cheng. Mik< Fedryk, Jeff Shanks, Joe Toal. Alex Watson. Miki Whitley, John Wright; Cheryl Beach, Heather Coch ran, Vicki deBelle, Wendy Drummond, Val Gyorgy Catherine Herridge, Linda McDonald, Jane Ray mond, Anne Marie Reszetnik. Under 16: Peter Higgins, Chris Holtved. Gori O'Reilly. Brad Paul, Michael Robertson, Dan Tuuk Peter Willson; Sue Bain, Jill Howarth, Cind McCaughley. Cheryl Mulrooney, Chris Smith, Li White, Vicki White. Reserve: Tim Sayer

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Und«r19; Peter Cornish, Stratford Scott Hayman, Brantford Derek Holtved, Oakville Rob Ayer, Kitchener Imran Siddiqui, Ottawa

Mike Levasseur, Ottawa o, Hope-Simpson, Kings D. Coles, Whitby Ann Zavaros, Waterloo K. Moore, Kingston Under 16: Len Carter, Burlington Dave Lyew, Burlington K. Burgoyne, Kingston E. McArthur, Kingston G.Gwynne-Timothy.Lon D.Wiskel, Elliot Lake J. Robertson, North Bay Mike Burrows, Barrie Geoff West, Parry Sound WallyGognavec, Parry S K. Maracle, Penetang Susan Neziol, Brantford SuneetaKhare, Ottawa Sharon Johnston, Timm Shelly Birnie, Timmins J. Smith, Oshawa M. Wales, Alllston J. McRuer, Alliston C. McKeown, Alliston Chris Ralph. Barrie R«erv«: UsaVenier, Ottawa

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A Level I Coaching Clinic was held in Toronto at the Boulevard Club on September 19-20. Instructors were Jim and Nancy Lynch. Congratulations to those who successfully passed the technical

test: Jim Hall, Dundas; Ian Lagden, Glenn Kennedy and Cheng Cheung, Burlington; Peter Wlllson, Seeta Nyary, Caron Roberts, Melissa Gallo, Ingrld Fairbrother, Jane Raymond, Paul Knechtel, Bruce Foster, John Wright, Marek Karwowski, Bryan Blanshard, Graham McGibbon, Nancy Cherny, Ann Marie Reszetnik, Barrie Blanshard and Wayne Carscadden, Toronto.

NCCP Theory Courses

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The NCCP theory courses for coaches are being offered s fall and winter in many locations throughout the province They are highly recommerided for coaches of all levels and are in fact, required before certification at any level is considered complete. Coaches pay tribute to the theory program. Tony Davidson of Ottawa said, "Just the bio-mechanics (principles of movement) section alone made the Level I course worthwhileit whet my appetite for the Level II." Information as to where and when the courses will be offered is available from the OBA office.

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A Regional Umpires Practical Refresher session was scheduled for Wednesday evening, Nov 11, at Strathgowan. All Toronto area regional and provincial umpires were welcome to come and brush up on their umpiring techniques.

A Regional Umpires Clinic will be held in Burlington on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 1:30 to 5:30 pm. A Regional Umpires Clinic will be held this season in London. Final details are still to be arranged; contact Jim Hartley at 434-0393.

Procedure change announced At its meeting in Ottawa on September 12-13, the Canadian Badminton Officials Association adopted the practice of using one service judge rather than two as in the past. Also, the service judge is now to have the responsibility of measuring the net height before a match.

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Umpires assigned to national events A number of Ontario's national umpires have been assigned by CBA to officiate at events this season, along with other fficiaU from throughout Canada. The Ontario umpires so designated are:

Coaching clinic schedule For information about the OBA coaching certification program, course content and registration procedures, contact the OBA office. Level I Nov 28-29 Toronto Dec 5-6 Dec 6 Dec 11-12 Jan 16-17 Jan 23-24 Feb 20-21 Feb 20-21 Apr 3-4 Apr 3 Apr 4

Level II technical Level 11 testing Level I Level I Level I

Level I Level II technical Level I Level I refresher Level 11 testing

Toronto Toronto Ajax Ottawa Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto Toronto

Level I clinics are also being planned in Brantford, Guelph, Thunder Bay, New Liskeard and London. A Level II technical clinic is planned for somewhere in WOBA.

September Series, Toronto - Alice Woodhams (referee), Joan Warren Keith Miller. Canadian Open, Quebec City - Joan Warren, Jim Roszell, Nancy Lynch Dorothy Tinline. Thomas Cup, Kitchener (tentative) - Jim Lynch (referee). Cdn Intermediate, Kitchener - Audrey Graczyk (referee), Keith Miller, Peter Stephenson. Cdn Junior & Juvenile, Montreal - Alice Woodhams, Keith Miller (back Cdn Seniors & Masters, Ottawa - Jim Lynch (referee), Rosemary Moore Cdn Nationals, Regina - Carl Mowers, Audrey Graczyk.

Five officials were named as candidates for umpiring at he 1982 Commonwealth Games in Australia, including three •om Ontario: Dorothy Tinline, Jim Lynch and Nancy Lynch. The others are Gaston Frechette (Quebec) and Rheal Chiasson (New Brunswick). Reflected to the CBOA executive were Dorothy Tinline cnairman) and Jim Lynch (examining committee chairman).

November/December, 1981

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District Clinics Bedford Gilbert has held and is organizing a number of clinics in the Ottawa area this fall. They are centered around specific club needs: Skills & Drills, Mixed Doubles and Doubles coaching. If your club is interested in any of these club-night sessions (1% hours), please contact Bedford Gilbert at 592-2649 (0) or John Russell at 592-2388 (H), 994-0384 (0). Fisher

Oct. 24 . . . Skills & Drills Oct. 31 Nov. 6 ...

Doubles Mixed Doubles

Blackburn Oct. 19 . .. Skills & Drills Oct. 26 Nov. 2 ... Laurentian Nov. 5 ... Aylmer

Doubles Mixed Doubles Mixed Doubles

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November/December, 1981

UPCOMING OTTAWA DISTRICT & CLUB EVENTS

RA FALL FROLICS By Ann Sanderson

Nov 20-22

Wine and Cheese Handicap Tournament The time: 7 pm. The date: Friday, October 9, 1981. The place: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa. The event: The RA Badminton Club's Opening Wine and Cheese Handicap Tournament. The outcome: A madcap evening of anythingbut-serious play on the courts, intermingled with sampling of various wines and cheeses in the RA's Racquets Lounge. This has been traditionally how we have opened our fall season. It's an excellent way for new members to get into the spirit of things and for returning members to get back into the swing of things. Stronger players are teamed up with those not as strong to produce rather unusual but fairly balanced matches. This year's champions of the night were Dave Kierans and Antoine Boisson, who managed to defeat Joe Hager and Sue Stunder. Both teams are as much to be congratulated for their tenacity and perseverance as for their playing skills. Less fit and less keen players just might have missed a few shots on court in an effort to get an earlier shot at the awaiting goodies upstairs in the lounge! (Continued on page 16)

R.A. ClulT'B"

Gord Blakely 731-6763 (h) 998-9440 (o)

Nov21

The Ourican Challenge

Ian Bishop 722-3511(h) 996-8802 (o)

R.A. Curling bonspeil

George Dion 731-3544(h) 992-3763 (o)

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Nov. 27-29

Widdell Open

Keith Male 224-5758"(hT 231-5585(0)

Dec 04-06

ODBA "B" Championships

Dec.11

R.A. Christmas Pirty

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Keith Male 224-5758 (h) 231-5585(0) George Dion 731-3544 (h) 992-3763 (o) Tony Davidson 829-3278 (h) 995-4850 (o)

Jan 08-10

Algonquin Open

Ian Bishop 722-3511 (h) 996-8802 (o)

Jan 22-24

ODBA "A" Championships

Keith Male 224-5758 (h) 231-5585(0)

Feb 19-21

Aylmir Invitational

Don Farley 684-3125 (h) 997-2604 (o)

Feb 26-28

ODBA "C" Championships

Keith Male 224-5758 (h) 231-5585(0)

Mar 05-07

Gloucester invitational Team Tournament

Mark Grantham 239-2091 (h) 224-3013(0)

To have your club competitive & social events listed in "Ontario Badminton," contact either John Russell at 592-2388 (h), 994-0384 (o) or Linda Murphy at 729-4888 (h) 995-6883 Co). 15

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Quebec City Social Tournament It was the long-awaited day: Friday, October 16, 1981. The noon-day sun was beaming cheerfully over the eager group of badminton players who clamoured aboard two mini-buses in front of Ottawa's RA Centre. Off we shot in an easterly direction. Before long, we were chattering enthusiastically, singing (Unprofessionally), munching on doughnuts and sipping assorted beverages. As the late afternoon sun filtered through lacey trees in the heart of Quebec City, we found ourselves rolling down interesting streets lined with gracious homes. And all at once, we were there. As quickly as 20 people struggling in French could, we checked into that city's version of the "Chateau Laurier" Hotel, conveniently back-to-back with the club where we were to play. Then we raced over to the club to meet the male and female partners who had been selected to complement our respective skills (or lack of same). We were enchanted by the clubhouse itself: a cosy stone structure, with elegant canopy at the front entrance, looking somewhat like a miniature castle. Inside, we found certain similarities with the RA (though on a smaller scale): 6 dedicated badminton courts, a set of curling rinks, squash courts, swimming facilities, locker rooms, a lounge and a number of banquet rooms. After working up an appetite with a few fun games of badminton, we were treated to a welcome buffet supper. We next proceeded to practice our drinking and dancing skills till thoughts of tomor-

row s games iinaiiy torcea us , relucUpcoming Events at the R.A. tantly, to pack it in for the night. Last year, we had 750 members in Awakening to the sound of military the club. These included daytime memcadets carrying out their Saturday mornbers (who can play during weekdays ing drill in the square adjacent to the hotel, we had a bite of breakfast and only), junior members (who can play on dashed over to the club for a full day of two afternoons and two morning a week), play. This was followed by a splendid senior members (who can play every day banquet, a lively disco and an excellent from noon to midnight), and members opportunity for us all to increase our with advanced booking privileges (who understanding and appreciation of Can- can reserve courts at certain times every day). This year, we are expecting our ada's two predominant cultures. Sunday found us somewhat sleep- fine facilities and our exciting program ily but nevertheless enthusiastically to draw an even larger membership. At present, we have teams participlaying our finals. RA winners included Nick MacDonaid (men's doubles), Ilona pating in each of the four divisions of the Santowski (mixed doubles), Bev Kieran City League. We are currently offering (women's doubles consolation), Tom coaching on weekends for juniors at Kerr (men's doubles consolation) and different levels and for seniors who are David Hum (mixed doubles consolation). just starting out. Further coaching for No singles were played as the object of adult members at other levels will be the tournament was to have a player provided a little later in the season. This from one club play with a player from the fall, we will be holding our Club "B" other club. Winners received intriguing- Tournament, as well as hosting the Colonel By Junior Tournament and the looking "bouteilles de vin". Dave Waddell Open. Amidst the pouring rain (quite The year 1982 will see us holding appropriate to our mood at departing), our Club "A" and "C" Tournaments, and the Ottawa group headed homeward. The highlight of the trip back was a mid-day also hosting the District "C" Tournarepast at a Quebec restaurant. The ment, the Canadian Seniors and Masters, conversation featured our delight with and the Summer Open. On the social scene, we can look the weekend (our only complaint being forward to a series of varied fun-filled that it flew by too quickly) and our anticipation for next year when we may events. This November, we're planning return the hospitality of "les employes de to have a Curling Bonspiel; in December, there's a Christmas Party (natch); then 1'Association civile de Quebec." come a string of Skating, Bowling, Golfing, Swimming and Award-Giving Partiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;let alone the good times associated with the tournaments in which one participates. You'll be hearing further from us soon! Photos by Dave Hum & Micheline Babinsfei Quebec City-RA Club Exchange. In the photos, clockwise from the bottom left,, are RA club members [1] Dewart Hennig, [2] Nick MacDonaid, [3] Ann Sanderson, [4] Dave Hum and Jean Howell.

Ontario Badminton

Luc Bureau & Jean Roger Beaulne.

SHUTTLE NO.58

Porcupine Open By Shelley Birnle & Jim Bielek.

Dennis Hanchar, formerly of Iroquois Falls, working in Timmins on his university coop program.

Once again the Porcupine licious buffet meal on SaturBC started off its season with day night under the organizing v the Porcupine Open skill of Sue Lafreniere. The party was a big suctournament on Oct. 23-25. It was quite an event with over cess, to the point where it was 90 participants from Kapuska- surprising the way some of the sing, LaSarre, Rouyn- finalists held up the next day. Noranda, Sudbury, New Lis- Punk rockers livened up the keard, Timmins, Elliot Lake dance floor along with some fancy footwork by a few of our and Kirkland Lake. The calibre of the play seniors. Peter Fleming was high for this time of year showed a step or two to Lorand everyone displayed a fine raine that I'm sure she's never seen before! sense of fair play. Special thanks to Sherri Congratulations to all the prize winners on their skillful Ann Knauz who spent a great play. We were also impressed deal of time recording results by the good play of the juniors for OBA and working the draw in the tournament. It bodes sheets, to Frank Boulanger for well for the future of badmin- arranging gyms at the beautiful new TH&VS, to Marian ton in the north. We would like to express a Tremblay and Denise Ethier special thank-you to the club for arranging the music, and members who provided a de- to Dwight Eide for booking the

hall. We'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate Sue Sherri Ann Knauz recording the (Robinson) Lafreniere who tournament results for posterity. joined the ranks of the married this summer. Many F— MARK TREMBLAY, laurentian-Sudbury of our club members enjoyed 17-14,17-14 a warm get-together at Sue WO.SF— Jose'e delaChevrotiere & Bureau d and Ron's wedding. Best of Larocque & Brenda Frey (Sud) 3 15,2,12 luck to both of you! Pichette & Josee Houle d. Mariar Thank you to all particiTremblay & Sue Latreniere (Tim) 1,6 pants; we hope to see you all F— JOSEE DeLaCHEVROTIERE & CAROLE BUREAU, Noranda4,8 back here in Timmins for the & Lebel d. Frank Boulanger 8 51st Northern on March 12-14. MD.SF— Tremblay Jim Bielek (Tim) 8,5

WS.SF— Alanna Larocque (Sud) d. Michelle Pichette (Nor) 5,7 Carole Bureau (Nor) d. Cheryl Beach (ML) 5,2 F— ALANNA LAROCQUE, CambrianSudbury, 12-9,11-1 MS.SF— Mark Tremblay (Sud) d. Luc Bureau (Nor) 5,13 Serge Lebel (EL) d. Kent James (Tim) 8.6

Women's doubles: Josee Houle, Michelle Pichette. Carole Bureau, Josee delaChevrotiere November/December, 1981

Bureau & Jean Roger Beaulne (Nor) d Luc Cloutier & Ron Beauvais (Kap 9,18-13 F— MARK TREMBLAY & SERGE LEBEL, Laurentian-Sudbury & Elliot Lake 10,8 XD.SF— Tremblay & Larocque d. Luc & Micheline Cloutier (Kap) 10,12 Bureau & Pichette d. Jean Pierre Grenier &C. Bureau 7-15,4,12 F— MARK TREMBLAY & ALANNA LAROCOUE, Laurentian-Sudbury & Cambrian-Sudbury 18-14,14-17,7 Consolation round WS—Marian Tremblay d. Shelley Birnle (Tim) 5,0 MS—Frank Boulanger (Tim) d. Brian Amaden (Tim) 11-15,5,8 WD—Sharon Bielek S Denlte Ethier (Tim) d. Roee Marie Bertrand a Nancy Prlne (Tim) 7,9 MD—Alan Yeates * Kent Jamea (Tim) d. Jean Pierre Grenier * Jean Hamel (Nor) 7,3 XD—D. Beaumler & Josee Houle (Nor) d. d. Jeff Wlllars (NL) t Julie Larcher (Tim) 6,6

Alanna Larocque, Mark Tremblay, Serge Lebel.

Drops 'n' clears We picked up some bits of news while enjoying a couple of hours of play at the seasonopener Porcupine Open in Timmins on October 17: •Congratulations to Frank & Sheila Boulanger of Timmins on the safe arrival of Alan, their first born, on Sept. 23. According to the proud father, coach of the Timmins Junior BC, he weighed 8 Ibsl3 oz "and that includes the racquet". "In the hospital at the same time was Deb [Robillard] Kostlaniuk who gave birth to her first child, a girl Virginia. Deb is a former member of the old Cambrian BC in Sudbury. •Congratulations to Sue [Robinson] & Ron Lafreniere of Timmins, married on August 1. Sue is also an alumni of Terry Kilbride's great Cambrian BC.

Ron & Sue Lalrenitre

•Congratulations also w Jacques & Jeanine [Gagnon] Belanger,married this summer in LaSarre where they now make their home. Both played their junior badminton with Kiki Arsenault in Noranda. 18

• Nice to see Paul Maynard *Barry Elford, formerly back in badminton action. of the Little Claybelt BC in Paul was transferred recently New Liskeard, has moved to by Ontario Hydro from ManiCalgary. toulin Island to Timmins. •Mark Tremblay and Wendy Jerome are continuing their efforts to promote badminton at Laurentian University in Sudbury. Mark has found a new sparring partner in Nick Bogias of Kitchener, a student at Laurentian this year. * Congratulations to Sam Stupavsky and Terry Semenuk of Sudbury who were married on April 25. Flower girl is Monique Susil, daughter of Bob and Hanna Susil who are members of the Lo Ellen BC in Sudbury. •Congratulations to Bob & Amber Deppisch, married in Elliot Lake in August. •Three former NOBA juniors are enjoying play at the Porcupine BC in Timmins while on their work semesters in the Univ of Waterloo co-op program: Kent James of Lively, Alan Yeates of New Liskeard and Dennis Hanchar of Iroquois Falls. •Junior development in Ontario is continuing to spill over into the universities and colleges throughout the province. At Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Steve Osawa of Kapuskasing, and Jeannie and Kathy MacKenzie of New Liskeard, have been playing some mixed doubles with Peter Arnott completing the foursome. Hope all of them are planning to attend the Ontario Intermediate tourney at Cambrian College in Sudbury on Jan 8-10. Mark Tremblay is the host and is offering billets to all NOBA players!

*Anne Cormier of Creighton Mine is back in familiar territory, having transferred from Canadore to Cambrian College. However, she and Alanna Larocque are very disappointed to learn that Cambrian has no plans to sponsor a badminton team this season.

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Cochrane has new club A new junior club has been started in Cochrane by coach, Don Definney. Don is planning on taking his junior NOBA Shuttle tests players to some out of town being done tournaments this season, as With the arrival of several well as hosting one in the new high-quality nylon shutspring. tles on the market, the NOBA Laurentian Early Bird policy of using Carlton International exclusively is under By Mark Tremblay review. Jim Bielek of Timmins is The Early Bird had to change its date and venue at coordinating a testing prolate notice and ended up with gram in the district and has 87 entries from Timmins, New received cooperation from seLiskeard, Kapuskasing, Elliot veral manufacturers. Samples of a number of Lake, North Bay and Sudbury. The tournament was played at brands have been distributed Laurentian University in Sud- to players and coaches throughout the district along bury on Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Alanna Larocque of Cam- with a standardized testing brian College in Sudbury won format. Results will be comher second singles and mixed pared and tabulated by Jim titles of the season, and added later in the season. the doubles for good measure. Any NOBA club or memResults of the main event: ber wishing to express an WS— Alanna Larocque d. Brenda Frey (Sud- opinion on any of the nylon bury( shuttles presently available, MS— Joe Kowal (Laur-Sud) d. Mark Tremor wishing to get involved in blay (Laur-Sud) 18-17,1-15,12 WD— Alanna Larocque & Brenda Frey d. the testing, should contact: | Mary Pilon & Debbie Kempny (Laur-Sud) Jim Bielek MD— Mark Tremblay & Serge Lebel (Elliot Box 248 Lake) d. Cesar Batlachio & Gerry Dupuis (Sudbury) XD— Mark Tremblay & Alanna Larocque d. Paul Maynard (Timmins) & Brenda Frey.

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EVENTS:

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ENTRY FEES:. $4.00 for the first event; $3.00 for each additional event. Entry leas tees must accompany entry.' Also include your OBA card number.

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On Saturday, October 24 the North Bay BC in association with the CFB North Bay BC organized an invitational Early Bird tournament for players in the city. The tournament, conducted at the Canadian Forces Base gymnasium, attracted 40 entries from the various clubs in North Bay including the North Bay and CFB clubs, the Canadore College club, and a number of high school clubs. The results were as follows:

WS.SF— Anna Maria Hollick d. Emmanuelle Gunter2, 2 Laura Mitoma d. Wendy Champaign 12-10, 5 F—ANNA MARIE HOLLICK 1, 1 MD.SF— Innes & Bob Morrow d. Bob McCalferty. LarryCrogie8,8 Liber & Sincerny d. Floyd MacMillan & Ralph Champaign 8, 5 F— SCOTT INNES & BOB MORROW 17-14, 17-16 WD.— 1. WENDY CHAMPAIGN & EMMANUELLE GUNTER, 2. Hollick & Mitoma, 3. Alice Davis & Ruby MacMillan XD.SF— Innes & Hollick d. Sincerny & Mary Regan 9,1 Champaign & Gunter d. Liber & Champaign 10,13 F— SCOTT INNES & ANNA MARIE HOLLICK 8,4 Consolation round: MS—Pat Hong d. MikeGingras 11,14-18, 12 WS— Mary Ann. Trenker d. Regan 5, 6 MD— Lalonde & Gingras d. Dave Norris & Dave Robertson 5, 6 XD— Morrow & Janet Kruska d. Hong & Trenker 7,

MS.SF— Scott Innes d. John Lalonde 1,13 Ed Liber d. Peter Sinrnrny 10 5 F—SCOTT INNES 7, 7

NOBA to host Ontario championships

NOBA Summer Camp

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Due to an error in the dark room, all photos of the 1981 NOBA Summer Camp were destroyed. Chairman, Don MacKenzie, would like to borrow any photos (and negatives) that players have from both sessions of the camp. As well as using them for "Ontario Badminton", Don wants to include them in the summer camp scrap book. Copies will be made and the photos returned to you immediately. Please send them to: Don MacKenzie, Box 671, Cobalt, Ontario POJ1 CO.

For the 6th consecutive year, Ontario championships will be held in Northern Ontario and this time we have the distinction of hosting two: the Intermediate and the Under 19. On January 8-10, Mark Tremblay will host the Ontario Intermediate (Under 23) Championships at Cambrian College in Sudbury. Mark is offering billets to all NOBA players for the tournament, so

Past Ontario championships hosted in NOBA Year 1978

Event "A" Under 19

1979

Under 16

Sault Ste Marie Sudbury North Bay

1980

Seniors & Masters "B"

Sudbury Sudbury

1977

1981

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plan on supporting him by putting this event on your schedule. On February 19-21, we are most fortunate to be hosting the Ontario Under 19 Championships in Kapuskasing, where Bev Green is the host chairman. Here's your chance to play in an Ontario tournament in your own district, so start planning now to attend. Let's have a good northern turnout!

Location

Chairman Len Oliphant Keith Miller & Dosse Field Floyd MacMillan Bill & Norma Maynard Gerry Dupuis

Malaysian Singaporean club holds tourney with the help of all the club members, and with the generous support of Mr. Benny Tay who was so kind as to donate the trophies to the winners. Refreshments and other arrangements were looked after by Kim Ng and Andrew Tee. The club is actively involved in DBA events this season, with Lee H. §. and Chuah E. Khin showing well in the fall ranking series. We are actively encouraging more tournament participation in order to improve overall standard of play in the club. We also hope to welcome more members as the season progresses. Play is held every Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and other social gatherings are planned. Interested players should contact club secretary Mr. Kim Ng, 89 Oxford St., Toronto. M5T1P2. Final tournament results:

Associate editor: Vicki Nock By Kim Ng

The Malaysian Singaporean Association badminton club held a season-opener tournament at the Toronto General Hospital Nurses Residence. The tournament was run

Some of the players in the Malaysian Singaporean badminton club tournament.

M S - L e e H . S . d . Kim Lai 5, 7 MD - Kim Ng & Ghee Khoon d. Leong Goh 8 Steve 1.8 WD - C-M Ng & Grace Ling d. Audrey H. 4 DeniseTam21-8 XD - Grace & Kin Lai d. C-M Ng & Lee H.S. 13,14 Consolation: MS - Kim Ngd. Paul Woo 21-15 MD - Tuck & Henry d. Lee H. S. & Frankie

1st annual TORONTO OPEN December 11-13 at Centennial College 411 Progress Court, Scarborough T&DBA has initiated this brand new tournament in order to provide all local and visiting players an opportunity to play badminton at their own level, and to watch some of the best players in Canada. There will be A, B and C flights with prizes of cash, equipment and trophies. ENTRY FEE: $10 per event; $25 for 3 events (includes party) SOCIAL: Saturday evening from 7 pm; $5 per person SCHEDULE: 6 pm Friday — singles; 9 am Saturday — doubles; 10 am Sunday — semis; 1 pm Sunday — finals. SHUTTLES: A & B flights — Black Knight feather; C flight — plastic Mavis Deluxe Entry Is limited so register early! Mail entries with cheques payable to "Toronto Open" to: Jim Roszell 30 Manorcrest Rd Bramalea. L6S 2X1

Left to right: Mr. Benny Tay, Mr. Leong Goh, Mr. Andrew Tee, Mr. Kim Ng.

No results received yet from the Strathgowan "B". Watch

our next issue for late news of this event.

The 1st T&D Seniors & Masters Championships

January 29-31 at The Oakville Club 56 Water St, Oakville

Events: men's & women's singles, men's & women's doubles, mixed doubles Entry forms will be mailed directly to memberclubs For further information, contact: Jim Roszell (H) 792-6645; (O) 633-6200 ext 524

Ontario Badminton

Badminton at the Cawthra Senior Center T&D had its first contact with the Mississauga Senior Citizens Club just prior to the Canadian Open last season when their president, Eric Hall, contacted us to reserve a block of tickets. Subsequently the club, whose members play at the Cawthra Senior Center in Mississauga, has joined the T&D association. For the past 7 years, badminton has been played by the 60 plus group at the center, players being coached by Eric Hall—now over 80 years young! Membership has steadily increased over the years and the club boasts 36 active players. As needs increased, more court facilities were taken over and they now use 3 courts on a regular basis: Monday and Thursday from 1-3 p.m., and Saturday from 9:30— noon. Although several club members have medical histories that include strokes and heart attacks, this has not deterred their enjoyment of the game. Play continues at the Center both winter and si

November/December, 1981

There is room for additional The Constitution: John teams in division III. Playoffs, Paterson and Marg Collins complete with social evening, have begun from scratch to will be held at the end of the develop a constitution unique season to determine the dis- to T&D. Their initial notes are trict champions in each div- completed and John will begin ision. work on a first draft that Coaches & Umpires: The should be ready for the spring representatives approved new meeting. It was agreed that a programs in this area. First, special Constitutional meeting in order to encourage more be called when approval is active involvement in T&D from people taking OBA clin- sought. All clubs will receive copies for study in advance of ics, the district will refund the that meeting. cost of those clinics to memSpecial T&D General: AU T&D executbers at the time they become program for fully certified. Second, there ive meetings are open to any club wishing to attend. Any a handful of coaches and "Grand Masters" are interested person should conumpires who actively support This season, T&D has init- T&D activities and it was tact the secretary to find out iated a program wherein any agreed that they be recogn- the next scheduled date. super-senior (60 & over)—re- ized for their participation. Junior Clinics gardless of club affiliation—is Junior Development: granted a free membership in Julia Seed from St. Paul's BC Once again, Sue Vella has the association. It is our hope has agreed to take over the organized a series of junior that as many senior citizens as junior program. Sue Vella clinics for the coming season. possible will identify them- outlined her plans for a series These will be held once a selves to us so that we can look of junior clinics. month at Forest Hill Collegat introducing a special senior iate. This year, clubs will be citizens' program. asked to register those junior One idea we have in mind John Pater son players who will be participatis to help set up inter-club play ing but there will be no cost for seniors. Another aspect of Treasury: Last season's involved. the program would be a specJohn Muller has agreed to financial statements were apial seniors handicap tourncoach the entire series of ament. Other suggestions proved. The new format that clinics. For further informJohn Paterson used—traditwould be most welcome. ional statements plus segmen- ation, contact Sue Vella at T&D Fall Meeting ted statements—makes it very 249-6862. The regular fall meeting clear^ how T&D funds are Letter to was held on October 21. being used. A budget has been Chris Buratynski Player Development: The prepared for this season and Dear Chris, highlight of Jim Roszell's re- John highlighted aspects of it. port was the detailed plans for The proposed new criteria for As we have been unable to the 1st Toronto Open to be held Wintario funding was approv- locate your new address, this on December 11-13. The tourn- ed. Representatives were re- is the only way we could ament program was hot off minded that T&D's books are contact you. the press and available for open to them; anyone wishing The T&D executive were distribution to those few clubs to examine the books should very grateful at our annual represented. The program contact John. meeting last spring when you featured the introduction of OBA Meetings: This re- volunteered to serve as junior the new OBA logo to tht port gave a further explan- chairman. With your enthusdistrict and it was favorably ation of the marketing study iasm and fresh ideas, we were received by the represent- and development of the OBA looking forward to a more atives. Jim reiterated his re- logo. The new arrangement comprehensive junior proquest for any informtion on for the OBA and CBA papers gram in T&D. Your input at the history of the association. are also outlined. Of most our executive meetings was The classification list, mailed concern to T&D is the impend- also appreciated. to all clubs previously, is still ing sale of Strathgowan. The We wish you well in your current. district will continue to sup- new venture in Kingston; you Leagues: Cynthia Kane port the club as long as it will be missed in T&D! reported that league play will remains active and will help to Yours truly, begin the week of November 9 relocate any member when it The T&D Executive and continue for 17 weeks. becomes necessary.

Malaysian Singaporean club holds tourney with the help of all the club members, and with the generous support of Mr. Benny Tay who was so kind as to donate the trophies to the winners. Refreshments and other arrangements were looked after by Kim Ng and Andrew Tee. The club is actively involved in OBA events this season, with Lee H. S, and Chuah E. Khin showing well in the fall ranking series. We are actively encouraging more tournament participation in order to improve overall standard of play in the club. We also hope to welcome more members as the season progresses. Play is held every Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and other social gatherings are planned. Interested players should contact club secretary Mr. Kim Ng, 89 Oxford St., Toronto. M5T 1P2. Final tournament results:

Associate editor: Vicki Nock ByKimNg

The Malaysian Singaporean Association badminton club held a season-opener tournament at the Toronto General Hospital Nurses Residence. The tournament was run

Some of the players in the Malaysian Singaporean badminton club tournament.

MS-LeeH.S.d.KimLai5, 7 MD - Kim Ng & Ghee Khoon d. Leong Goh S Steve 1. 8 WO - C-M Ng & Grace Ling d. Audrey H. & OeniseTam21-8 XD - Grace & Kin Lai d. C-M Ng & Lee H.S. 13.14 Consolation: MS - Kim Ngd. Paul Woo 21-15 MD - Tuck & Henry d. Lee H. S. & Frankie 21-17

1st annual TORONTO OPEN December 11-13 at Centennial College 411 Progress Court, Scarborough T&DBA has initiated this brand new tournament in order to provide all local and visiting players an opportunity to play badminton at their own level, and to watch some of the best players in Canada. There will be A, B and C flights with prizes of cash, equipment and trophies. ENTRY FEE: $10 per event; $25 for 3 events (includes party) SOCIAL: Saturday evening from 7 pm; $5 per person SCHEDULE: 6 pm Friday — singles; 9 am Saturday — doubles; 10 am Sunday — semis; 1 pm Sunday — finals. SHUTTLES: A & B flights — Black Knight feather; C flight — plastic Mavis Deluxe Entry Is limited so register earlyl Mail entries with cheques payable to "Toronto Open" to: Jim Roszell 30 Manorcrest Rd Bramalet. L6S 2X1

Left to right: Mr. Benny Tay, Mr. Leong Goh, Mr. Andrew Tee, Mr. KimNg.

No results received yet from the Strathgowan "B". Watch

our next issue for late news of this event.

The 1st T&D Seniors & Masters Championships January 29-31 at The Oakville Club 56 Water St, Oakville

Badminton at the Cawthra Senior Center

Special T&O program for "Grand Masters"

T&D had its first contact with the Mississauga Senior Citizens Club just prior to the Canadian Open last season whenvtheir president, Eric Hall, contacted us to reserve a block of tickets. Subsequently the club, whose members play at the Cawthra Senior Center in Mississauga, has joined the T&D association. For the past 7 years, badminton has been played by the 60 plus group at the center, players being coached by Eric Hall—now over 80 years young! Membership has steadily increased over the years and the club boasts 36 active players. As needs increased, more court facilities were taken over and they now use 3 courts on a regular basis: Monday and Thursday from 1-3 p.m., and Saturday from 9:30— noon. Although several club members have medical histories that include strokes and heart attacks, this has not deterred their enjoyment of the game. Play continues at the Center both winter and

This season, T&D has initiated a program wherein any super-senior (60 & over)—regardless of club affiliation—is granted a free membership in the association. It is our hope that as many senior citizens as possible will identify themselves to us so that we can look at introducing a special senior citizens' program. One idea we have in mind is to help set up inter-club play for seniors. Another aspect of the program would be a special seniors handicap tournament. Other suggestions would be most welcome.

November/December, 1981

T&D Fall Meeting The regular fall meeting was held on October 21. Player Development: The highlight of Jim Roszell's report was the detailed plans for the 1st Toronto Open to be held on December 11-13. The tournament program was hot off the press and available for distribution to those few clubs represented. The program featured the introduction of the new OBA logo to the district and it was favorably received by the representatives. Jim reiterated his request for any informtion on the history of the association. The classification list, mailed to all clubs previously, is still current. Leagues: Cynthia Kane reported that league play will begin the week of November 9 and continue for 17 weeks.

There is room for additional teams in division III. Playoffs, complete with social evening, will be held at the end of the season to determine the district champions in each division. Coaches & Umpires: The representatives approved new programs in this area. First, in order to encourage more active involvement in T&D from people taking OBA clinics, the district will refund the cost of those clinics to members at the time they become fully certified. Second, there are a handful of coaches and umpires who actively support T&D activities and it was agreed that they be recognized for their participation. Junior Development: Julia Seed from St. Paul's BC has agreed to take over the junior program. Sue Vella outlined her plans for a series of junior clinics. John Paterson

Treasury: Last season's financial statements were approved. The new format that John Paterson used—traditional statements plus segmented statements—makes it very clear> how T&D funds are being used. A budget has been prepared for this season and John highlighted aspects of it. The proposed new criteria for Wintario funding was approved. Representatives were reminded that T&D's books are open to them; anyone wishing to examine the books should contact John. OBA Meetings: This report gave a further explanation of the marketing study and development of the OBA logo. The new arrangement for the OBA and CBA papers are also outlined. Of most concern to T&D is the impending sale of Strathgowan. The district will continue to support the club as long as it remains active and will help to relocate any member when it becomes necessary.

The Constitution: John Paterson and Marg Collins have begun from scratch to develop a constitution unique to T&D. Their initial notes are completed and John will begin work on a first draft that should be ready for the spring meeting. It was agreed that a special Constitutional meeting be called when approval is sought. All clubs will receive copies for study in advance of that meeting. General: All T&D executive meetings are open to any club wishing to attend. Any interested person should contact the secretary to find out the next scheduled date.

Junior Clinics Once again, Sue Vella has organized a series of junior clinics for the coming season. These will be held once a month at Forest Hill Collegiate. This year, clubs will be asked to register those junior players who will be participating but there will be no cost involved. John Muller has agreed to coach the entire series of clinics. For further information, contact Sue Vella at 249-6862.

Letter to Chris Buratynski Dear Chris, As we have been unable to locate your new address, this is the only way we could contact you. The T&D executive were very grateful at our annual meeting last spring when you volunteered to serve as junior chairman. With your enthusiasm and fresh ideas, we were looking forward to a more comprehensive junior program in T&D. Your input at our executive meetings was also appreciated. We wish you well in your new venture in Kingston; you will be missed in T&D! Yours truly, The T&D Executive

Regency's 5th Annual C-D Tournament

The 5th annual Regency C-D tourney was held at the Regency Racquet Club in Bramalea in October. As usual we had a very good entry and, according to the feedback from various clubs, everyone seemed to enjoy the competition. We were very glad to welcome a new club: Erin. It

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pm on Saturday, was attended by about 85 people. A cold buffet was served at 7:30 followed by music from Disc Jockey Wallid from Regency. We also had some live music and a good time was had by all. Door prize of a racquet bag was won by George Toth of the Etobicoke Club. Thanks to Regency Racquets for allowing us to use the courts; thanks to Joyce Lord for her help in running the draw desk; and, as always, thanks to Jim Roszell for umpiring the finals.

WS - Joanna Perry (Brampton) d. Cyntnia Kane (RCYC) MS - Gerard Hollingsworth (Regency) d. Jim Roszell (Regency) WD - Cynthia Kane (RCYC) & Audrey Graczyk (Regency) d. Juliet Spence & Stacey Nakagawa (Agincourt) MD - Eng Beelow & Pat Labourde (Mill Pistol) d. Lance Heydon & Wayne Ackroyd (Brampton) XD - Lance Heydon & Joanna Perry (Brampton d Ron Robinson & Audrey Graczyk (Regency) Consolation Round WS - Irene Nickel (Erin) d. Linda Dossal (Boulevard) MS - Dan Kosusko (Etobicoke) d. Prince Morris (Leaside) WO - Caroiyne Cutting & Irene Nickel (Erin) d. Julie Cunnington & Judy Tyerman (Brampton) MD - Fred Janes & Phil Criong (Bramalea) d. John Lea & Bob ? (Bramalea) XD • Bruce Bayes & Chris Malenfant (Etobicoke) d Paul Woo & Audrey Ho (Metro)

The annual T&D JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

[MPEgjALLlFE SENIORS & MASTERS TOURNAMENT January 7-10 at The Boulevard Club 1491 Lakeshore Blvd, Toronto. Players are to be members of an association affiliated with the International Badminton Federal/on and meet the age requirements as of April 30, 1982. Seniors division: men 40 & over, women 35 & over: men's & women's singles, men's & women's doubles, mixed doubles Matters division: men 50 S over, women 45 & over: men's & women's singles, men's & women's doubles, mixed doubles NOTE: players msy enter 4 events but must then be prepared to play when drawn regardless of number of matches previously played.

Entry fees Out of town— $125: Includes: 4 events, 5 social functions, coffee & donuts on Saturday and Sunday a.m., free shuttles, transportation. Local— $100: Includes: 4 events, dinner reception, cocktail dinner & dance, coffee and donuts Saturday and Sunday a.m., free shuttles. Social only— $85: Includes: 5 social functions, transportation Tickets for Individual social functions will be sold at reception desk. (Please make your own accommodation arrangements.) Mite*

December 28-29 at Strathgowan Club 160 Strathgowan Ave, Toronto Events: boys & girls singles, boys & girls doubles, mixed doubles Age groups: under 14, under 16, under 19 Entry deadline: December 15 Entry forms will be .-nailed directly to a/I member clubs. for further information, contact Vickl Nock 845-4774

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Entry deadline: Sunday, December 13 Mail entries with cheques payable to "Imperial Life Badminton Tournament" to: The Boulevard Club 1491 Lakeshore Blvd Toronto. M6K 3C2 Attn: Mrs. Vlckl Nock

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By Norma Maynard

Brampton Club members Peter Kuenzle, Graham Eley, Bill Maynard, Pete Tiller, Len Trumble. The Brampton BC held a round-robin evening on Oct 29, with 56 players participating. Ed Whiteside, Marie Cardno and Ian Shales drew up the games, giving all players at least 5 games on the 9 available courts. Play was in three sections, with the finalists in each section winning Wintario tickets. After the play, we adjourned to the Brampton Civic Centre for a wine & cheese party; music was supplied by Lance Heydon and Peter Tiller. Brampton is a large club with a blend of some players

who enjoy tournament, and league competition and others who prefer just regular club play. The club was represented at the K-W Granite Oktoberfest tourney and 17 members travelled to the Barrie B-C. There are 8 teams playing in the inter-church league. Regular play nights are Tuesday and Thursday, with Saturday a.m. play for juniors and p.m. for adults. Club fees are $40 per member since gym rental costs are high. From 9-12 on Saturdays, Bill Maynard leads the coaching staff for the juniors with

Working and relaxing at the club round robin: Ed Whiteside, Ian Shales, Marie Cardno; Wendy Whitwham, Maureen Craig, Judy Tyremen. help from Michael Graham Smith and Julian Metheringham. They hope to add a second weekly session, at Georgetown HS, from 6-9 p.m. Oakville Junior Inv on Tuesdays. Club executive is as follows: Gus Griesberg - past president Wayne Ackroyd- president Ian Shales - vice president, teams Bill Maynard - vice president, juniors Betty Anne East â&#x20AC;˘ secretary Kurt Hapke - treasurer Marie Cardno - chairman of competition Ed Whiteside - junior chairman Catie Spencer social convenor

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Junior Inv was held on October 23-25. Final results: T o r o n t o h o s t s China

Under 19 MS: Denis Butler (ST John) d. Ron Anderson (Calgary) 5-15,13,12 LS: Tannis Harrison (Oak) d. Patti Watt (Oak) 411,7,12-11 MD: Jetl Rush & Marty Reszetnik (Blvd) d. Dwight Yhap & Steven Nenniger (Oak) 11-15,2,10 LD: Tannis Harrison & Patti Watt d. Chantal Jobin & Gisele Bouchard (Quebec) 3-15,10,7 XD: Ron Anderson & Jobin d. Denis Legros (Strath) & Tannis Harrison 10,3

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Badminton Scholarship

Dave Wowchuk Photo by Ken Harris November/December, 1981

Dave Wowchuk of Oakville, 1981 Canadian under 19 champion, is attending the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) on a badminton scholarship. UCLA won the national coed championship in badminton last year, coached by John Britton. Dave wants to study pre-medicine and is hoping his badminton prowess will bring him a top quality education at little expense. (Thanks to the 'Toronto Open' program for this information.)

MS: Bryan Blanshard (Blvd) d. Steve Lavigne (An)ou) 7,5 LS: Doris PichS (Due) d. Shirlee Biron (Anjou) 3,5 MD: Blanshard & Ted Prittie d. Louis Jobin & Gerald Castanguay (Que) 8,4 LD: PichS & Lucie Marois (QUE) d. Jennie Hargreaves & Julie Moody (NF) 18-16,14 XD: Blanshard & Chris Smith (Oak) d. Lavigne 8. Julie Brouillard(Anjou)8,12

Under 14 J a m i e McKee in e x h i b ition action against players f r o m China. Photo by Joe Heim.

MS: Ned Johnson (Oak) d. Stephen Christie (Oak) 11,12 LS: Tracey McGowan (Oak) d. Christine Dingwall (Oak) 3,8 MD: Christie & Johnson d. Dan Richter (Strathcona) & John Sawkins (Brant) 4,0 LS: McGowan & Dingwall d. Jackie Starr & Kathy Mulrooney 5,2 XD: Christie & Dingwall d. Johnson & McGowan 8,13-15,9.

COMING EVENTS Sat. December 5 Sat. December 12

League Play Bradford under 12 414 Parry Sound Junior Tournament Sat. January 16 League Play Owen Sound Sun. January 17 Advanced Players Owen Sound Clinic Sat. January 23 Under 16 Tournament Aliiston Sat. February 6 League Play Midland Sat. February 13 Under 19 Tournament Penetang Sat March 6 League Play Bracebridge Apr. 2, 3, 4, Georgian Bay District Borden Tournament

Barrie Associate editor: Arlene Crazier

Fifth Geo Bay B&C "Fun artri I firm*" They came from Ottawa; they came from London; and one player even flew in from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Just about everyone was in Borden for the 5th Annual Geo Bay B&C Tournament on November 6-8. Over 160 players converged on the Base for three days of fun and strong competition. The Mixed Doubles draw was the largest with over 60 teams entered. Tournament Chairman Arlene Crozier was pleased with the number entered and just wished somehow another 6 courts would appear. Georgian Bay Executive members, Bob Thomson, Dedi West, Larry Thompson, Dale Grummett and Terry Mason, worked hard all weekend running the draw desk, taking entry fees, selling birds and party tickets. Ex-President Steve Tasker, in for the tournament from Saskatoon, even took his turn working in the different areas. The Saturday night dinner and dance was held at the Sheba Shrine Club in Barrie with over 125 people eating, drinking, and dancing the night away. Each person received a name tag of a famous 24

Geo Bay Welcomes Geo College Three Cheers!! Another new club! ! Georgian College Badminton Team has joined the Georgian Bay Badminton Association and even took part in the first league play October 17. Gary Helmkay is the coach and hopes that by joining the District his players will get all the competition they can handle. Georgian College is just far enough away from the other community colleges that weekly travel is difficult and the Georgian players aren't getting any extra play. We hope to see them at the remaining league plays and the district tournament. Welcome Georgian College!!

MS.SF— Serge Lebel (EL) d. Bal Takel (Tor) 10.1 Larry Yeung (NF) d. Gary Helmkay (Bar) 1115,2,5 F— SERGE LEBEL, Elliot Lake 15-17, 17-14, 10

Presjdent Ray Betts (left) of the Barrie Badminton Club welcomes new members Jim and Bill Tang, and Edward Rollins.

person when they entered and for one special dance everyone had to find their famous mate. All you could hear were cries of "Margaret where are you" "Over here Pierre" "Ginger" "Yes Fred". Once the couples were all matched, some just did not look like they belonged to each other. During the evening many special awards were made. A gift was given to the two shriners who have run the bar for four years, Bill Marshall and Terry Harris. Awards went to Edite Maclsaac of Burlington for the first entry in with payment, to Steve Tasker for coming the farthest, and to Bill Verboom on behalf of the West Hill Club for having the largest number of people, (24), entered in the tournament.

WS.SF— Theresa Gregory (PS) d. Karen Yule (CentColl) 6, 4 Nancy Holt over Majken Gllby (def due to Injury) f— THERESA GREGORY, Parry Sound 6, 1 2-9

Miss Barrie Bird of 1932 MD.SF— Helmkay & Anees formally d. Glenn PreJoey Hartford 7, 5 made her fourth appearance, voe &Takel & Dave Holt (WH) d. Dave intVeen & Bill thrilling all the men and mak- Verboon(0sh)13,4 ing the women jealous. This F— GARY HELMKAY, Barrie & ANEES KARyear she admitted she was old MALLY, Toronto 17-16, 5 enough to be a mother and WD.SF— Joanne Perry & Diane Warrlner d. Lee brought her son "Master Hesketh & Kathy formally 5, 9 Nancy Holt & Maureen Hanna d. Sonja D'Sa & Bird" with her. He was kind of 17-1 4, 7 cute, but had large feet and KarenF—Peralta JOANNE PERRY & DIANE WARRINER, kept losing his baby feathers. Bramplon 13, 5 Special thanks to Captain XD.SF— Takel & Hanna d. formally & formally Mike Bitten and Captain Peter 13,10 Helmkay & Gilby d. Holt & Holt 3 games Ellwood for being kind enough HELMKAY & MAJKEN GILBY, to let us use the Buell Build- BarrieF—15-9,GARY 18-14 (4th consecutive year that Gary ing. The tournament would & Majken have won this title.) have been cancelled in June "C" event except for their hard work in MS— Paul Briggs (Guelph) d. Bill Brennan (Brantobtaining permission to use ford 10-15, 6, 6 WS— Theresa Goldsmith (Tor) d. Wendy Childerthe gym. hose (Borden) 5, 9-11,4 A particular word of MD- Steve Tasker (Saskatoon) & Terry MasM* d. Larry Thompson (Orlllia) & Dale Grummett thanks to Captain Bitten and (PS) (Aliiston) 4, 7 his wife, Margaret, for service WO— Carol Stewart & Sharon Huckle (OSound) d. well above and beyond the call Theresa Goldsmith & Sue Vella (Tor) 4-15, 4, 18of duty throughout the tourna- XD— Paul Briggs & Sandy Graham (WH) d. Larry Thompson & Heather Gauldle (Oril) 8, 8 ment weekend. Ontario Badminton

* It's never too late!! That's definitely what Stella Savage of Orillia thinks. Stella won't be around to play in any Seniors tournaments this season as she has left home and fireside and is now a student at Western University of London. Good luck with your career in law. * Steve Tasker, formerly of Orillia and now living in Saskatoon, is president of the Saskatoon Badminton Club. They have their own club with 6 courts plus other facilities, i Steve always believes in going straight to the top. * Ken Wettlaufer of Huntsville was one of the many OPP officers in the province who was assigned to Barrie for the week of the International Plowing Match. Ken brought his racket and spent two of his evenings at the Barrie Badminton Club.

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to be a member at the Cobourg Badminton Club after being turned away the first two nights he showed up. After the third night I guess they thought they may as well let him join as have him standing in the doorway crying.

* A number of Georgian Bay juniors are now spread all over the province going to different colleges and univers- * Jim and Joy Giffen of ities. Snsie West is in nursing Minesing are expecting their at Geo. College in Barrie, first child. Chris and Darlene Theresa Gregory is at the Palermo will be able to give University of Toronto, Thorpe them lots of advice. Lichtenberg at Humber, Al SEEN IN PASSING... * A number of people in the Cunningham at Sir Stanford Flemming, Matt Fisher at At the first league play: G.B. District were able to get in on the bargains at Jim and Upper Canada College and Dale Grummett with his new hairdo...Harry Bunker attendNancy Lynch's pro shop sale. John Betts at Waterloo. ing his first badminton party.. * Ruth Vincent (Nancy * Bracebridge is now without Gary Helmkay falling asleep.. a contact for Badminton since Lynch's mother) sat in on the Arlene Crozier drinking three first League play and dinner Neil Thompson has moved to large bottles of coke to make in Barrie, but Jim and Nancy Timmins after receiving a up for the turkey she missed... promotion with the Metropolrushed her home before she John Petejan having a great had a chance to enjoy herself itan Life Insurance Company. time and making up for the at the dance. Meanies!! * Bruce Campbell finally got rest of the Brantford Badmin-

League Play - Off and Running The first league play of the 1981-82 season was held Saturday October 17 at Innisdale Collegiate in Barrie. A total of 56 players representing 11 clubs were on the courts at 9:00 a.m. At least 10 people hadn't been to a League Play before and it was nice to see new faces. At least 40 players were under 19 so we are building for the future. The only sad part of the day was that the gym cost $310 and we only took in $225 on entry fees. Where will it all end? We used to say Badminton was a "cheap sport". Bruce Campbell drove up from Port Hope so he wouldn't let his two partners down, November/December, 1981

Jack Crossley and Carol Clothier. Jack and Bruce did very well in the "B" Men's doubles and Bruce even had a little steam left for mixed doubles. Jan Hobin and Ron Gatis from Owen Sound were a little mixed up and ended up at Borden instead of Barrie, but still arrived in time for their first game of mixed. The party was held at the Barrie Arena Lounge with Carol Clothier serving a cold buffet followed by dancing to a disc jockey. Special thanks to Carol for all her hard work on the snack bar and the buffet and also to her helper Harold Green.

ton Club...Theresa Gregory with a cute short hair styleMike Clothier playing with a smelly Jim McCann...Cecelia Wilson just getting over a root canal...Joey Hartford wishing he was back in Borden playing hockey. At the OBA Meetings in Toronto: Diana Chiasson arriving late...Linda Murphy serving meatballs...John Russell looking after the winepeople doing a circle dance in the hospitality room at 3:00 a.m....Tony walking the plank at the Constellation Hotel... Debbie Swire being our chauffeur...Marg Thorn having the nerve to go shoppingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;people lying on the floor outside the hospitality room-Georgian Bay delegates sleeping in on Sunday morning and then coming through the wall instead of the door. Overheard at the OBA meetings: "it's too severe, looks hike the top of a totem pole in B.C.-it's not friendlyit's too silly-that's a backyard bird-change the eye-change the beak-I like it-it shows strength, speed, fun-remove the one line-don't change it-I'd rather have a racquet-it will be great for our image-it's going to spoil our image-big business will like it-big business won't like it." What were they talking about?

" The party also served as a first, tied with Bradford, but farewell party for Bruce the other clubs are right on Campbell who moved to Port their heels. Hope in August. Chris PalerClub Standing* mo presented a silver stein, appropriately engraved, to Barrie 28 Bruce from the Barrie BadBradford 28 minton Club and Arlene CroParry Sound 24 zier gave Bruce a photo album Midland she had made up so he Borden 20 wouldn't, or couldn't, forget Alliston 18 his Barrie friends. Bruce and St. Theresa's 18 Marily entertained a number Gravenhurst 14 of friends later in their room Penetang at the Holiday Inn. Whoppee! Owen Sound 6 The new point system set Georgian College 4 up for this year's league play looks like it is really going to Next League Play give the small clubs a chance. Satur day December 5i Barrie still ended up coming Brad ford. 25

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Birds Eye View Ken Priestman playfully dominates Niagara Early Bird By F. T. Zolayvar

Honed by the recent series tournament at Strathgowan, Ken Priestman of St. Catharines, formerly of Kitchener, playfully asserted dominance in the men's singles and doubles in the Niagara Falls early bird open tournament held Oct 30-Nov 1 at the Cataract City club. A fairly predictable tournament, only one major upset colored the competition. Junior player John Tauro of St Catharines defeated Ron Taylor of Kitchener-Waterloo Granite by scores of 15-12 and 15-11 in the first round. The diminutive dynamo of St Catharines exploded .cross-court smashes and drives that caught Taylor off guard. Taylor, who won the men's singles title the weekend before in the Kitchener invitational tournament for B players, graciously decided not to go into the consolation rounds. Priestman easily captured the men's singles crown by defeating Sajjad Malik of Brantford 15-5 and 15-6. In the semifinals, Laurence Yeung of St Catharines stretched his match again Malik, losing by scores of 13-15,154 and 15-11. Priestman bested Ed Watt of Strathgowan in the other semifinal match 15-5 and 15-7. In the women's singles, Janette Martin of Strathgowan claimed the championship in a round-robin competition in which she won all her matches. Janet Hugh', also of Strathgowan, captured second place, losing to Miss Martin in the finals. Priestman and Scott Paton of Niagara Falls copped the men's doubles title by defeating Len Dubecki of Brantford and Bal Takel of Toronto in two game with identical scores of 15-9. In the semifinals, Dubecki and Takel played a tough match again juniors Phil Tauro and Larry Yeung of St Catharines. Priestman and Paton defeated the Prevoe brothers of Toronto in the other semifinal match 15-8 and 154. Two quarterfinal matches stretched to three games each. Juniors Boris Chiu and John Tauro of St Catharines were downed by the strong Prevoe brothers 1W>, 4-15 and 15-10. Another three-game match was played by Phil Tauro and Larry Yeung against Don Dewey of Buffalo and Mark D'Anna of Niagara Falls, with Tauro and Yeung winning by scores of 12-15, 15-12 and 15-12. The round-robin format was followed in the women's doubles, with Ann Wist and Janet Hugh" winning the championship after four straight victories. Sonja D'Sa and Rose Prevoe placed second, losing to Miss Hugh' and Mrs Wist in the finals. The mixed doubles title was captured by Ed Watt and Janette Martin of Strathgowan. They defeated Bal Takel and Ann Wist. In the consolation rounds, Rick Felker won the men's singles, John Tauro and Boris Chiu captured the men's doubles, and Mark D'Anna and Janet Hugli claimed the mixed doubles. 26

WOBA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS January 8,9,10,1982 in

Stratford, Ontario EVENTS: Singles, doubles & mixed in U19, u16 and iu14agt groups. Players may enter three events (1 singles, 1 doubles & 1 mixed). Consolations will be played in all events. SHUTTLES: will be supplied Black Knight Feather - under 16 & under 19; Black Knight nylon-under 14. BILLETING: will be provided In private homes if requested. Bring sleeping bags. ENTRY FEES: .$12.00' tor one or all events. Fees must be enclosed with your entry form. Please include your DBA card number. DEADLINE: Monday. January 4,1982. MEALS: Light refreshments will be available. TOURNAMENT REFEREE: Jim Hartley

For more information or to enter contact: Mr. Ray Cornish, 54 Hesson Street, STRATFORD, Ontario N5A 6G1 Tel: 271-0774 (H) or 271-9040 (B)

U12, U14 tourney in Brantford By Edith Hayman

Allison Spaxman of the host club was the only triple winner at the All-Canadian Club Junior Inv in Brantford on Oct 30-Nov 1. Prizes for the U14s were the Yonex 'Green' racquets, runners-up earned Yonex bags. Medallions of gold, silver and bronze were given totheU12s. This was the first year for this event, which replaces the U14, U12 Niagara Falls circuit tournament. We had 46 entries and hope for many more next year, as the tournament's success becomes known. Some of these youngsters are already polished and experienced players. Many are coming back to the A.C.C. on Nov 27 to play in our U16, U14 Novice Tournament. Again, prizes will be racquets and bags. A novice is one who hasn't reached any semis in any circuit tournament; anyone entering a new age group this year is considered a novice. At the U14, U12 all matches were umpired by our U16s. This eased tension among the youngsters and all the game ran smoothly. Players from Toronto, Ajax, Barrie, Burlington, Parry Sound, Harwood, Hamilton, Paris, Mississauga and Brantford attended the tournament.

Watch for photos in the next issue of Ontario Badminton. Under 12 BS—Ross Smith (Harwood-Ajax) d. Greg Hess (TorGran) 2,2 GS—Allison Spaxman (ACC) d. Annette Argamasilla (TorGran) 11-12,7,2 BD—Kevin Burrows (Barrie) & Ross Smith d. Hess & Juan Bacardi 2,17-15 GO—Allison Spaxman & Sara Bradley d. Annette Argamasilla & Karen Bond (TorGran) 12.7-15,8 XD—Kevin Burrows & Allison Spaxman d. Drew Sylver & Mary Sawkins, 8,0

Under 14 BS.SF— Jeff Hess (TorGran) d. Jeremy Williams

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John Sawkins (ACC) d. Oan Richter (Hamilton) 12,8 F— JEFF HESS, Toronto Granite Club 3 415,10 GS.SF— Kathryn Hubble (Deer Park-Tor) d. Cathi Mulrooney (ACC) 2,4 Jackie Starr (ACC) d. Terrell Bond (TorGran) 0,1 F— KATHRYN HUBBLE, Deer Park Toronto 2,8 BD.SF— Hess & Peter Wiggan (TorGran) d. John Graham & Stuart Sylver (ACC) 715,12,12 Sawkins & Williams d. Richter & Rob Dinner (Scotland) 12,8 F— JEFF HESS t, PETER WIGGAN, Toronto Granite Club 18-15,17-14. GD.SF— Mulrooney & Starr d. Bond & Sara Evans (TorGran) 4,4 Hubble & Lynn Richie (ACC) d. Meredith Bond (TorGran) & Joanne Bray (ACC) 4,7 F- CATHI MULROONEY & JACKIE STARR, All-Canadian Club Brantford, 9,3-15,4 XD.SF— Sawkins & Starr d. Wiggan & Evans 3,4 Williams & Hubble d. Graham & Mulrooney 12,12 F— JOHN SAWKINS & JACKIE STARR, AllCanadian Club Brantford, 5,9

No results received yet from the Bill Parkes Jr. Inv or the K-W Granite Oktoberfest tourny. Watch our next issue for late news of these events. Ontario Badminton

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"Tournament organizers please note that Keith Rowe is no longer WOBA's tournament chairman. Dave Burrows is Cheiil temporarily looking after this rtifiefl position, so all tournament red §| enquiries should be directed to "t tinfp him. 3 wfili "The Leamington Spring Doubles will now be held on > being s March 13-14, not April 2-4 as originally published. "The venue for the WOBA "C" Championships will be OBA's New Look Conestoga College, located beHow do you like the new tween Kitchener and CamOBA logo? And what use . IP bridge. Date for this event is should we make of it here in d-if Feb 5-7. Western? We'd like to get your lojj reaction; do you think WOBA Clinics should: A Level I Umpiring clinic (a) incorporate and use the will be held at L.B. Pearson on new logo instead of the WOBA Nov. 22. Skills & Drills clinics shield? have been hosted so far this (b) use the new OBA logo in nff season by L.B. Pearson and by addition to the WOBA shield? M University of Western Ontario (c) not use the new logo on clubs. WOBA correspondence etc at all? Send your comments to eil Travelcade Tour The Ontario Travelcade Liz Palles, 165 Churchill Van will be in WOBA in Jan- Drive, Cambridge. NIS 1R9. V*fi! uary, February and March. For information as to how to arrange for badminton clinics in conjunction with the tour, contact the OBA office. Tl|

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50th anniversary in London The 50th annual City of London championships will be held this spring. Doreen Reddoch and Sally Deeves are among those making the preparations for this special event.

Three Triple Winners at "The Earliest Bird" By F. T. Zolayvar

Two Brantford super juniors and one from Oakville won three championships each at "The Earliest Bird" junior invitational tournament held at Brock University in St. Catharines during the Thanksgiving weekend, Oct. 9-11. Under the critical eye of his internationally famous brother Paul, Ned Johnson of Oakville captured three crowns in the under-14 division. Brad Paul and Cheryl Mulrooney of Brantford dominated the under-16 division, winning three championships each. Under 19 In the under-19 division, Joe Toal of Brantford won the singles crown by defeating Phil Tauro of St. Catharines in the final match. Joe and Phil won the men's doubles crown by defeating top-seeded Mark Nelson and Tom Peat of St. Catharines. Wendy Milburn of Burlington copped the ladies' singles crown by defeating Nancy Lyew, also of Burlington. Both won the ladies' doubles crown t>y defeating Julie Moody of Niagara Falls and Melissa Postian of London. Mark Nelson and Julie Moody claimed the mixed doubles championship by de'eating Joe Toal and Wendy Milburn. Under 16 Brad Paul won the boys' under-16 singles title, defeat-

Flanked by second-place under-14 boys' doubles Dan Richter ot Burlington and Ian Foster of Toronto Granite are the super champions of Oakville, Ned Johnson and Stephen Christie.

Left to right: Cathi Mulrooney and Jackie Starr placed second in the under-14 girls' doubles, having been defeated by Christine Dingwall and Tracey McGowan

Joe Toal, formerly of Kapuskasing and now of Brantford, won the under19 men's singles, defeating Phil Tauro. of St Catharines. Joe and Phil won the' men's doubles title, defeating Mark Nelson and Tom Peat of St Catharines.

Wendy Milburn of Burlington (left) captured two championships in the under-19 ladies' singles and doubles and won second place in the mixed doubles. Cheryl Mulrooney of Brantford claimed three titles in the under16 division.

ing Dave Lyew of Burlington. In the semifinals, Brad defeated Mike Burrows of Barrie and Dave subdued Brad Homick of Brantford. Cheryl Mulrooney defeated clubmate Sue Neziol to capture the under-16 girls' singles crown. In the semifinals, Sue won over Jill Howarth of Oakville and Cheryl sidelined clubmate Heather Bayley. Dave Lyew and Brad Paul won the boys' double crown, defeating Mike Burrows of Barrie and Jeff Windsor of Brantford. Dave and Brad defeated Charles Tucker of Boulevard and Joel Monson of St. Catharines in the semifinals, while Mike and Jeff subedued John Starr and John Laugesen of Brantford. Cheryl Mulrooney paired with Sue Neziol to win the under-16 girls' doubles title, defeating Barb Tucker of Boulevard and Chris Ralph of Barrie. An all-Brantford event, the mixed doubles confrontation was between Cheryl Mulrooney and Brad Paul and Brad Homick and Sue Neziol. Cheryl and Brad won in an exciting three-game match. Under 14 In the under-14 division, Ned Johnson wrested the boys' singles crown from clubmate Stephen Christie after a three-game match by scores of 18-15,10-15 and 17-14. Stephen Christie defeated John Sawkins in the semifinals. The other semifinal match saw Jeff Hess of Toronto Granite downed by Ned Johnson. The under-14 finals turned out to be an Oakville five-victory affair. In the girls' singles, Christine Dingwall, one of Bonnie Harrison's rising stars, dimmed the stellar light of Brantford, Jackie Starr, by defeating her in two games. Dynamic Brantford coach Edith Hayman displayed jubilation Ontario Badminton

over the oustanding performance of her junior players. "They are mostly new badminton players," she explained. "They'll be terrific next season." Another promising Brantford player, Cathi Mulrooney, lost her semifinal match to Chris Dingwall in a close second game. "Cathi is also in her first year. She should be superb next year," Phil Tauro of St. Catharines commented. Tracey McGowan of Oakville defaulted her semifinal match against Jackie Starr. In the boys' doubles, Ned and Stephen won an easy victory over Ian Foster of Toronto Granite and Dan Richter of Burlington. Oakville's powerhouse team stifl-

ed their opponents 15-4, 15-1. In the semifinals, Ned and Stephen defeated John Sawkins and Jeremy Williams, while Ian Foster and Dan Richter defeated John Graham and Stuart Sylver of Brantford. The girls' final match in doubles pitted Brantford against Oakville, with the latter gaining the upper hand. Chris Dingwall and Tracey McGowan claimed the championship by defeating Cathi Mulrooney and Jackie Starr of Brantford. The mixed doubles finals brought two Oakville pairs against each other, with Ned Johnson and Tracey McGowan besting Stephen Christie and Chris Dingwall in a gruelling three-game match.

Strathcona B-C Doubles

The annual Strathcona B-C Doubles was held in Burlington last April 4, 5. Tournament chairman was Bob Strifler. Final Results: "B" event

WD.SF— Lee Hesketh & Nancy Holt (West Hill) d. Sonya D'Sa & Kathy Karmally (Thompson) 17-14,5 Catie Spencer & Sue Sibley (Brampton) d. Judy Cooper & Karen Peralta (West Hill) 7,10 F— LEE HESKETH & NANCY HOLT, West Hiil

Left to right: Mike Burrows of Barrie and Jeff Windsor of Brantford were bested by powerhouse under-16 boys' doubles team of Brad Paul and Dave Lyew of Burlington.

Runners-up In the all-Brantford under-16 mixed doubles contest: Sue Neziol and Brad Homick.

Runners-up in the under-16 girls doubles championship: Chris Ralph o Barrie and Barb Tucker of Boulevard.

The only unfortunate aspect was that the tournament was held the same day a&Sue Heatherington's (formerly Hill) wedding and we were missing many of our top players. The district would like to congratulate Sue and Brian and we hope that both of them will be out to our tournaments.

has put into the COB A; I know that we will miss her. For everyone's information, the new SecretaryTreasurer of the district is Debbie Simpson (soon to be Fisher). Welcome Debbie and we hope that this added responsibility won't take you away from your husband too much. I would like to finish by making an appeal to all members of the district to keep the members of the executive aware of your views and feelings. We have altered one or two things for this year and we still require feedback in order to evaluate them. The attendance at the Fall Meeting was not very good, and although some of the fault was mine due to the lack of sufficient notice and the weekend chosen, I hope that participation can be increased in the future. I look forward to seeing you all on the courts (and of course at the parties).

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MD.SF— Gary Prevoe & Glenn Prevoe (West Hill) d. Mike Catterata & Paul Alexander (Strathgowan) 18-16.18-15 Dave Holt & Roy Vakura d. Balinder Takel & Anees Karmally (Thompson) 12,12 F GARY PREVOE & GLENN PREVOE, West Hill 12,12 XD.SF— Holt & Holt d. Gary 8, Rose Prevoe 10,12 ~"~~ Glenn Prevoe & Hesketh d. Bill Thompson & Marina Edmundson (Central Memorial) 5, 7 F— DAVE HOLT & NANCY HOLT, West Hill 8, 4

"C" event WD.SF— Wendy Naciuk 8, Debbie Durocher (Strathcona) d. Christie Malentant & Sandy Graham (Strathgowan) 12,17-16 Norma Cass & Ann Burden (Bramalea) d. Moira White & Fran Frampton (Milton) 6, 9 F—WENDY NACIUK & DEBBIE DUROCHER, Strathcona 13,17-16 MD.SF— Rob Brandy & Fraser Mclellan (Milton) d. Bill Mason & Peter Birk (White Oaks) 11,8 Ron Holmes & Ian Lagden (Burl Central) d. John Lea & Bob Moore (Bramalea) 10, 5-15,11 F— ROB BRANDY & FRASER McLELLAN, Milton 10, 11-15, 18-15

XD.SF— Bill Martin & Bev Bruce (Strathcona) d. McLellan & Caroline Jay (Milton) 9. 0 Mason & Ann Cekota (White Oaks) d Greg Peters & Deb Ailken (Dundas) 5, 5 F— BILL MARTIN & BEV BRUCE, Strathcona

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From the Pres: Welcome back everyone for another season. I'd like to start by bringing everyone lip to date with what has happened since last spring. There were numerous problems created by the mail strike, but in spite of the problems Wayne King and Garry Milroy conducted an excellent camp for juniors. As many of you already know, we held our first fall series ranking tournament this year in Belleville. I feel that it went very well and hope it will improve our ranking system in the future.

By Rusty Bassarab

Early in the fall we received some sad news for the district. Janet Wotten and her husband have been transferred out west so we have lost Janet from our executive. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Janet very much on behalf of the district for all the time and effort she

No results received yet from the COBA ranking tournament or the Doug Grant Inv. Watch our next issue for late news of these events.

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Associate editor: John Glenney

Participation high in NWOBA Early Bird

The first junior tournament of the year in North Western Ontario was held on Saturday, Oct 24 at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay. The Junior Early Bird had a large entry in all three age groups with strong players in all categories. This encouraging showing early in the season is a promise of good things to come during the coming year. Nancy Quackenbush was a triple winner in the U16 division, while Steve Osawa won a triple in U19.

Following are the winners in each age group:

GD—Nancy Quackenbush & Karen Peltonen (Westgate) XD—Nancy Ouackenbusn & Glen Moftat (Westgate)

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BS—Jim Charlebois (Westgate) BD—John BUrla & Blake McCandless (Selkirk) GD—Kathy Pappas & Kim Venturini (Westgate)

BS—Steve Osawa (Lakernad University) GS—Laurie Clara (Port Arthur Collegiate) BD—Doug Golding (Lakehead) S Steve Osawa GD—Laurie Clara & Carol Amadeo (Port Arthur Collegiate) XD—Steve Osawa & Jeannre MacKenzie (Lakehead University)

Under 16 BS—Les Gamble (Selkirk) GS—Nancy Quackenbush (Westgate) BD—Les Gamble & Barrv Anderson (Selkirk)

Under 16 girls singles: 1. Nancy Quackenbush (center) 2. Leanne Merchant! (right) Cons. Karen Peltonen (left)

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National Notes CBA has announced the following changes in dates for national championships:

Canadian Seniors/Masters/Grand Masters, Ottawa • April 15-18 Canadian Nationals, Regina - April 27-Mayl.

Martin Dew & Stephen Baddeley (8,4). Dew & Baddeley upset the top-seeded Chinese in the QF (7-15,9,8) and the 4th seeded Thais in the SF (7,5). There were 11 Canadian teams in the draw of 20. McDougall & Freitag reached the QF by defeating Spiratanakul & Leungpetchaporn of Thailand (13,2); Pat Tryon & Paul Johnson reached the QF by beating Francois Landry of Quebec and Mike Butler of St. John's (7,9). Other quarterfinalists were Travers & Gilliland'of Scotland and Yates and Tailor of England. Women's doubles: world champions Nora Perry & Jane Webster of England beat the 2nd seeded girls from China (18-14,11) in the final. Wendy Carter & Sandra Skillings lost the SF to Perry & Webster (6,18-13) while Gilks & Podger lost in the bottom half (5,6). There were 5 Canadian teams in the draw of 11. Mixed doubles: Kihlstrom & Gilks, gold-medalists at World Games I, beat Stevens & Perry in the final (12-15,6,0). Seven out of eight semi-finalists were from England. There were 9 Canadian teams in the draw of 14. In the only 3-game match of the first round, Johnson and Backhouse beat Mike Butler & Johanne Falardeau (16-17,18-17,1).

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