Mainland Badminton Tournament 🏸

The Mainland Badminton Tournament is a three-day annual event held each September for players who have finished high school and are under the age of 34. It brings together competitive and social players from across the region for a weekend of high-quality badminton, networking, and fun.

Getting Involved 🤝

Competition dates are confirmed at the start of each year, and all interested players are placed into appropriate teams where possible.

If you are interested in joining the Master's competition, please contact:

📞 Sarah McCambridge – 021 202 7351

📞 Nicole Wilson – 027 216 4417

👉 To be eligible for representative teams, all players must be registered members of the South Canterbury Badminton Association.

📝 To register, click here.

Mainland Tournament 🏆

The Mainland Badminton Tournament is not a sanctioned team event but offers a fun and competitive option for players turning 35 or older in the year of competition. Designed for players looking to either return to competitive play or simply enjoy a strong standard of badminton in a social environment, the Mainland Tournament offers something for everyone. Whether you're chasing results or just enjoying the game, you can expect great matches, excellent sportsmanship, and plenty of opportunities to connect with other players.

Format:

• 2 x Men's singles
• 2 x Women's singles
• 4 × Men’s Doubles
• 4 × Women’s Doubles
• 4 × Mixed Doubles

Timing: Held annually over a weekend in September

Note: Playing down an age group is permitted (e.g., a 55-year-old may compete in the Masters).

This program is a fantastic opportunity for players to return to competitive badminton, enjoy team spirit, and connect with the wider badminton community across the South Island 💪🏸