Thursday Night Badminton League (TNBL) takes place almost every week and runs throughout the year. This is a 4-person team competition that caters for players of all abilities. Teams are graded and the competition runs in ‘Rounds’ that usually include 5 weeks of play.
Spaces are available now so get some friends or workmates together and make a team!
- Play 3 matches of doubles each week (1½ hours)
- Beginner through to advanced grades
- Shuttles provided, racquets available
- No experience necessary!
- Start times are 6pm or 7.30pm in the B&M Centre, Arena Manawatu
Register (individual or team): https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/tnbl-registration/
Please contact James if you have any questions at james@manawatubadminton.org.nz or on 0204 097 0530.
2024 Competition Dates:
Please note that these dates are subject to change. Dates of each round will be communicated in advance of each round.
- Round 1: 18 Jan to 1 Feb [3 week round]- entry deadline: Mon 15 Jan
- Round 2: 8 Feb to 7 Mar – entry deadline: Fri 2 Feb
- Round 3: 14 Mar to 18 Apr [no play Thu 21 Mar] – entry deadline: Fri 8 Mar
- Round 4: 25 Apr to 23 May – entry deadline: Fri 19 Apr
- Round 5: 30 May to 27 Jun – entry deadline: Fri 24 May
- Round 6: 4 Jul to 15 Aug [no play 11 & 18 Jul] – entry deadline: Fri 28 Jun
- Round 7: 22 Aug to 26 Sep [no play 5 Sep] – entry deadline: Fri 16 Aug
- Round 8: 10 Oct to 7 Nov [no play 3 Oct] – entry deadline: Fri 27 Sep
- Round 9: 14 Nov to 19 Dec (6 week round)- entry deadline: Fri 8 Nov
Team Fees:
All TEAMS must pay for the Full Round at the start of each Round.
All subs will be asked to pay the appropriate nightly fee.
New teams can be entered, or current ones withdrawn, between each round.
| Player Type | Cost (paying per week) | Cost (paying per Round) |
| Adult (18+) | $15 | $65 (5 weeks) |
| Volunteer or Tertiary Student | $12 | $50 (5 weeks) |
| School Student | $10 | $45 (5 weeks) |