Long Serving North Harbour Player Passes Away

Badminton North Harbour would like to acknowledge the passing of Gilda Tompkins, a long standing member of our association.  Gilda’s involvement in badminton covered many different areas of the sport, from representing New Zealand at the Uber Cup inter-zone finals in United States in 1960, through to her many badminton achievements as a dedicated North…

North Island/North Harbour Open 2018

The prospectus and online entry is now available for the North Island/North Harbour Open 2018. Entries close on Wednesday 11 April 2018 at 23:59.  Payment must be made at time of entry or before Friday 13 April or players will not be accepted into the draw. Payment to be made to Badminton North Harbour via…

North Harbour Ladder Competitions 2018

Singles, doubles and mixed doubles ladders are just around the corner, so get your entries in to secure a place. Singles Ladder: May 21 – July 2 Played on Monday nights $60 for registered; $80 for non-registered There is no play June 4 (Queens Birthday) Doubles Ladder: April 11 – June 27 Played on alternate…

Oscar Guo Hits #13 World Ranking

North Harbour’s Oscar Guo has climbed to a World Junior ranking of 13 in the latest BWF ranking list. With outstanding performances at the recent YONEX North Harbour International 2018 and Victor Oceania Championships 2018, Oscar has made a steady climb up the rankings, now within reach to breaking into the top 10. Further tournaments…

YONEX North Harbour International Draws To A Successful End

The YONEX North Harbour International has concluded with titles shared between three countries: New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia. The day saw a large crowd in at Badminton North Harbour enjoying the finals matches.  With a variety of countries represented, there were plenty of favourites to support. Finals results are: Men’s Singles Winner: Oscar Guo (NZL)…

Fired-up Crowd Enjoys Lively Quarter-Finals

A passionate and vocal crowd packed the Badminton North Harbour Centre in Forrest Hill, enjoying top-class badminton in the hotly contested quarter-finals at the YONEX North Harbour International. The Australians in the event bounced back after losing several top players in the earlier rounds, with six of their nine quarter-finalists booking a place in today’s…