WINTER OREGON OPEN BADMINTON TOURNAMENT

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Portland Badminton Club's Winter Open is right around the corner!

Looks like Washington won't be having a tournament for a little bit, so why don't you plan a road trip down to Portland! Watch the scenery, take some friends and get some food from the world famous food carts in downtown! It'll be a trip you can't forget!

Winter Oregon Open 2012
Where?: Portland Badminton Club
When?: January 28th, 2012
How much?: Open/Senior events $35 for One or three events
One feather shuttle per match free-Open/Senior events only
Jr-1, $20 for singles event and Jr-2, $25 for singles/doubles events.
Jr-1 and Jr-2 will use Plastic shuttles for events.
Late Fee $10.
Deadline: January 25, 2012 (YOU CANNOT SIGN UP ONLINE! So do it soon!)
Link: http://portlandbadmintonclub.com/tournaments/Tournament_012812.pdf
Why?: I've heard great things about Portland giving amazing prizes. All badminton equipment, from bags, rackets, shoes and more! You might be able to get more than you pay for! The people in Portland are amazingly accommodating as well. Help them expand their badminton community!

Shake off the snow and let's play a tournament!

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Portland Badminton Club

Ever taken a road trip down to Portland? The beaches are beautiful, the grass is green, and the drives seem short as the beautiful scenery whisks past your window.

But being cooped up in the car for long hours is never fun! Get out of the car and stretch at the Portland Badminton Club!

As Oregon's premier badminton club, PBC has paid great attention to detail in choosing high ceilings, natural lighting and oakwood floors. PBC offers 6 full-sized courts and one practice court for your convenience.


Practice court seems awesome--box game, anyone?


PBC offers year - round classes, from beginners "after-school" classes to competitive classes. (For more information: http://www.portlandbadmintonclub.com/monthly_classes.php).
- Owner and head coach Ralph Cervantes is a USAB Certified Badminton Coach Trainer with international experience, so he'll undoubtedly get you involved in tournaments in no-time! (Additional coach information: http://www.portlandbadmintonclub.com/coaches.php).


Try it out by dropping in. Rates are:
Weekdays (2pm-10pm)
$10 for adults
$5 for kids
Weekends (Sunday Noon-9pm)
$12 for adults
$5 for kids

Drop-in rates cover the entire day so you can play to your heart's content. Be sure to ask them for their affordable membership fees as well! After you start, you won't want to stop!

Portland Badminton Club opens its doors to all levels of players so don't be afraid to pay them a visit.

If you want to get more information, check out their website: Portland Badminton Club

I'll be posting their upcoming tournament information soon, so stay tuned! Hope to see you at PBC!

Portland Badminton Club - FUNDRAISER TOURNEY!

Ready to play for a good cause? Up for a road trip?

The Portland Badminton Club is running a fundraiser badminton tournament September 24, 2011 to raise money for CRY- Child Rights and You. Not only will you be playing badminton for a great cause, but you'll also be able to have fun and win prizes donated by Li-Ning and Cosmic Monkey!

The tournament is organized as an "Any Combination of Doubles", so keep in mind that there is no separation between Women's Doubles, Men's Doubles and Mixed.

Portland Badminton Club
When?: September 24, 2011
How much?: $30 the first event, +$10 every additional event (Under 17 is $15 for the first event, +$10 every additional)
Where?: Portland Badminton Club
7275 NW Evergreen Parkway
Bldg F#250
Hillsboro, OR
Deadline?: Monday September 19, 2011
Why?: You'll be playing for CRY, defending children's rights, and you'll be eligible to win prizes from both playing and from raffles from Li-Ning and Cosmic Monkey! It's a great way to end a long summer or start fall, and you don't have to worry much about trying to figure out who to play with for what event--there's only one event! Just focus on playing!

KEEP IN MIND, though, that you will have to supply your own birds if you want to play with feathered-- plastic will be provided by the club.

To register, entry forms should be posted on the Portland Badminton Club website soon.

While you're there, be sure to visit the sandy beaches of Oregon and do some surfing--I've heard great things about the view on the coast!