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TNBL 2023 Draw – Round 8

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Welcome to TNBL Round 8!

Please see below for the Draw for Round 8:
– Week 1 – 19 Oct
– Week 2 – 26 Oct
– Week 3 – 02 Nov
– Week 4 – 09 Nov
– Week 5 – 16 Nov

There are 26 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 5 team round robin. There is a BYE.
  • Grade 2 – 7 teams divided between two groups with 1-4 & 5-7 play-offs. There is a BYE.
  • Grade 3 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 4 – 8 teams divided between two groups with 1-4 & 5-8 play-offs.
  • Grades 2, 3, 4 – There will be 2 ties at 7:30pm each week. Please check the draw carefully.
Draw – Wk1 – 19 OctDownload
Draw – Wk2 – 26 Oct v2Download
Draw – Wk3 – 02 Nov v2Download
Draw – Wk4 – 09 NovDownload
Draw – Wk5 – 16 NovDownload

Tournament Software Website
All draws and results are available on the Tournament Software website:
https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=462CDD39-528E-4103-8DA1-3C695E8C22A9

Round 9 is due to start on Thu 23 Nov and is four weeks long.
Deadline for team entries/withdrawals in Fri 17 Nov.
Teams are assumed to continue unless they withdraw by contacting us.

TNBL 2023 Draw – Round 7

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Welcome to TNBL Round 7!

Please see below for the Draw for Round 7:
– Week 1 – 07 Sep
– Week 2 – 14 Sep
– Week 3 – 21 Sep
– No play 28 Sep
– Week 4 – 05 Oct
– Week 5 – 12 Oct

There are 24 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 2 – 5 team round robin with a BYE.
  • Grade 3 – 8 teams divided between two groups with 1-4 & 5-8 play-offs.
  • Grade 4 – 5 team round robin with a BYE.
  • All teams in Grades 2-4 will play at 6pm each week during this round.
Draw – Wk1 – 07 SepDownload
Draw – Wk2 – 14 Sep [v2]Download
Draw – Wk3 – 21 Sep [v2]Download
Draw – Wk4 – 05 OctDownload
Draw – Wk5 – 12 Oct [v2]Download

Tournament Software Website
All draws and results are available on the Tournament Software website:
https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=462CDD39-528E-4103-8DA1-3C695E8C22A9

Round 8 is due to start on Thu 19 Oct.
Deadline for team entries/withdrawals in Fri 13 Oct.
Teams are assumed to continue unless they withdraw by contacting us.

ABCD Champs – 7 & 8 Oct

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***SAVE THE DATE***

  • 🏸 Manawatu ABCD Champs 2023 🏸
  • 📆 Sat 7 & Sun 8 Oct
  • 👉 CET Arena Manawatu

Badminton Manawatu are delighted to confirm that we will run our popular ABCD tournament once again in October.

There will be an event for every age and ability:

  • four grades (A, B, C, D) in each type of event (Mens Singles, Womens Singles, Mens Doubles, Womens Doubles & Mixed Doubles).

More information on how to enter to follow in a few weeks.

TNBL Team Coaching

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We are delighted to be able to offer coaching on Thursdays (see photo above) with Wynn Llena, our new Activation Officer throughout July August & September from 8pm-9pm.

Individual players and/or teams can sign up to receive some coaching tips to help improve your on-court skills!

You can sign up for one week or several weeks to suit your own schedule.

Space is very limited, so to book your spot please contact Wynn directly via activations@manawtaubadminton.org.nz.

TNBL 2023 Draw – Round 6

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Welcome to TNBL Round 6!

Please see below for the Draw for Round 6:
– Week 1 – 13 Jul
– No play 20 Jul
– Week 2 – 27 Jul
– Week 3 – 03 Aug
– Week 4 – 10 Aug
– Week 5 – 17 Aug

There are 30 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 8 teams divided between two groups with 1-4 & 5-8 play-offs.
  • Grade 2 – 8 teams divided between two groups with 1-4 & 5-8 play-offs.
  • Grade 3 – 7 teams divided between two groups with 1-4 & 5-7 play-offs.
  • Grade 4 – 6 team round robin.
  • All teams in Grades 2-4 will play 1 or 2 weeks at 7:30pm due to the number of teams in TNBL – please CHECK THE DRAW CAREFULLY EACH WEEK.
Draw – Wk1 – 13 Jul [v2]Download
Draw – Wk2 – 27 Jul [v2]Download
Draw – Wk3 – 03 Aug [v2]Download
Draw – Wk4 – 10 AugDownload
Draw – Wk5 – 17 AugDownload

Tournament Software Website
All draws and results are available on the Tournament Software website:
https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=462CDD39-528E-4103-8DA1-3C695E8C22A9

Round 7 is due to start on Thu 23 Aug.
Deadline for team entries/withdrawals in Fri 18 Aug.
Teams are assumed to continue unless they withdraw by contacting us.

Manawatu Sanctioned Tournaments – Aug 2023

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Badminton Manawatu are delighted to open entries into our upcoming sanctioned tournaments during August:

Conditions of Entry for both events are below:

MAN u15 & u19 Open 2023 – Conditions of EntryDownload
MAN Masters Open 2023 – Conditions of EntryDownload

Prize money is on offer for all three tournaments:

  • u15 Open: $500
  • u19 Open: $500
  • Masters Open: $500

TNBL 2023 Draw – Round 5

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Welcome to TNBL Round 5!

Please see below for the Draw for Round 5:
– Week 1 – 01 Jun
– Week 2 – 08 Jun
– Week 3 – 15 Jun
– Week 4 – 22 Jun
– Week 5 – 29 Jun

There are 27 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 7 teams divided between two groups with 1-4 & 5-7 play-offs. There is a BYE.
  • Grade 2 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 3 – 7 teams divided between two groups with 1-4 & 5-7 play-offs. There is a BYE.
  • Grade 4 – 6 team round robin.
  • All teams in Grades 2-4 will play 1 or 2 weeks at 7:30pm due to the number of teams in TNBL – please CHECK THE DRAW CAREFULLY EACH WEEK.
Draw – Wk1 – 01 Jun [v2]Download
Draw – Wk2 – 08 Jun [v2]Download
Draw – Wk3 – 15 Jun [v2]Download
Draw – Wk4 – 22 Jun [v3]Download
Draw – Wk5 – 29 Jun [v3]Download

Tournament Software Website
All draws and results are available on the Tournament Software website:
https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=462CDD39-528E-4103-8DA1-3C695E8C22A9

Round 6 is due to start on Thu 06 Jul.
Deadline for team entries/withdrawals in Fri 30 Jun.
Teams are assumed to continue unless they withdraw by contacting us.

TNBL 2023 Draw – Round 4

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Welcome to TNBL Round 4!

Please see below for the Draw for Round 4:
– Week 1 – 27 Apr
– Week 2 – 04 May
– Week 3 – 11 May
– Week 4 – 18 May
– Week 5 – 25 May

There are 27 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 7 teams divided between two groups with 1-4 & 5-7 play-offs. There is a BYE.
  • Grade 2 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 3 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 4 – 8 teams divided between two groups with 1-4 & 5-8 play-offs.
  • All teams in Grades 2-4 will play 1 or 2 weeks at 7:30pm due to the number of teams in TNBL – please CHECK THE DRAW CAREFULLY EACH WEEK.
Draw – Wk1 – 27 AprDownload
Draw – Wk2 – 04 May [v2]Download
Draw – Wk3 – 11 May [v2]Download
Draw – Wk4 – 18 May [v2]Download
Draw – Wk5 – 25 MayDownload

Tournament Software Website
All draws and results are available on the Tournament Software website:
https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=462CDD39-528E-4103-8DA1-3C695E8C22A9

Round 5 is due to start on Thu 01 Jun.
Deadline for team entries/withdrawals in Fri 26 May.
Teams are assumed to continue unless they withdraw by contacting us.

TNBL 2023 Draw – Round 3

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Welcome to TNBL Round 3!

Please see below for the Draw for Round 3:
– Week 1 – 16 Mar
– Week 2 – 23 Mar
No play on Thu 30 Mar
– Week 3 – 06 Apr
– Week 4 – 13 Apr
– Week 5 – 20 Apr

There are 29 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 7 teams divided between two groups with play-offs. There is a BYE.
  • Grade 2 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 3 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 4 – 10 teams divided between three groups with 1-4 & 5-8 play-offs.
  • All teams in Grades 2-4 will play 1 or 2 weeks at 7:30pm due to the number of teams in TNBL – please CHECK THE DRAW CAREFULLY EACH WEEK.
Draw – Wk1 – 16 MarDownload
Draw – Wk2 – 23 MarDownload
Draw – Wk3 – 06 AprDownload
Draw – Wk4 – 13 AprDownload
Draw – Wk5 – 20 AprDownload

Tournament Software Website
All draws and results are available on the Tournament Software website:
https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=462CDD39-528E-4103-8DA1-3C695E8C22A9

Round 4 is due to start on Thu 27 Apr.
Deadline for team entries/withdrawals in Fri 21 Apr.
Teams are assumed to continue unless they withdraw by contacting us.

TNBL Draw – Round 3

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Welcome to TNBL Round 3!

Please see below for the Draw for Round 3:
– Week 1 – 16 Mar
– Week 2 – 23 Mar
No play 30 Mar due to Volleyball Nationals
– Week 3 – 06 Apr
– Week 4 – 13 Apr
– Week 5 – 20 Apr

There are 29 teams in total playing across four grades:

  • Grade 1 – 7 teams divided between two groups with play-offs. There is a BYE.
  • Grade 2 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 3 – 6 team round robin.
  • Grade 4 – 10 teams divided between three groups followed by two tiered second-phase (top 4 playoffs & 5th-9th round robin). There is a BYE in weeks 4 & 5 only.

Due to the number of teams, SEVERAL Grade 2-4 teams will be required to play at 7:30pm each week. This will be rotated so each team only needs to play at 7:30pm once or twice where possible.

Draw – Wk1 – 16 MarDownload
Draw – Wk2 – 23 MarDownload
Draw – Wk3 – 06 AprDownload

Draw – Wk4 – 13 Apr – available after 07 Apr

Draw – Wk5 – 20 Apr – available after 14 Apr

Tournament Software Website
All draws and results are available on the Tournament Software website:
https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/matches.aspx?id=462CDD39-528E-4103-8DA1-3C695E8C22A9

Round 4 is due to start on Thu 27 Apr.
Deadline for team entries/withdrawals in Fri 24 Apr.
Teams are assumed to continue unless they withdraw by contacting us.