Badminton
See what Badminton Programs are available for the winter of 2013.
(Programs are for members only. Non-members please contact Janet Thorpe for membership information)
View the following links from the 2012 WWC Racketlon:
2012 WWC Racketlon Highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FphIq7qQ8Q
2012 WWC Racketlon Competitive Final: Table Tennis Mancer vs Chawla: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY5gsAROWtM
2012 WWC Racketlon Competitive Final: Badminton Mancer vs Chawla: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvdCgU1pRPo
2012 WWC Racketlon Competitive Final: Squash Part 1 Mancer vs Chawla: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9lbpMbZByA
2012 WWC Racketlon Competitive Final: Squash Part 2 Mancer vs Chawla: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsGkFCWZdHs
2012 WWC Racketlon Competitive Final: Tennis Part 1 Mancer vs Chawla: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPEJotlY8T0
2012 WWC Racketlon Competitive Final: Tennis Part 2 Mancer vs Chawla: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugRTUgiZDwo
Join a league, sign up for a group, semi-private or private lesson. Take part in tournaments or just book a court and have fun.
Our Badminton Facility is among the best in the country. We offer organized leagues and lessons for adults and juniors. There is also ample open court time to come out and play with friends and family.
National Champions and Canadian Olympians, Jaimie Dawson and Kara Solmundson fostered their careers and achieved success training at the Winnipeg Winter Club.
Our Goal...
Under the supervision of qualified professionals we strive to provide our members quality and safe programming, instruction, social and competitive events in a fun atmosphere ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.
For the latest badminton related news, visit the manitoba badminton website at: www.badminton.mb.ca
The Badminton Staff
Archie Chawla - Head Badminton Pro
National Coaching Certification Level 3
41 Years as Club Professional/Provincial Coach
Five time Canada Winter Games Team Coach
Three time Western Canada Summer Games Team Coach
No. 1 Ranked Junior in India 1968
Four times National Champion Senior Men's Doubles
35 Manitoba Titles
Anil Kaul - Badminton Assistant
Competed for Canada as a member of the National Team for 10 years
Two time National Men's Doubles Champion
Three time National Mixed Doubles Champion
Represented Canada at two Summer Olympic Games
Silver medallist at the 1990 Commonwealth Games
Represented Canada at the 1991 Pan Am Games, Gold in Men's Doubles and Silver in Mixed Doubles.
In 1991 reached the final 16 of the World Championship in Mixed Doubles
Janet Harrison - Badminton Assistant
Janet subs as a school physical education teacher and takes a keen interest in racquet sports. She specializes in developing hand eye coordination skills in young children by combining fun and practical activities.
Sean Chawla- Badminton Assistant
Ranked top 4 in Canada as a Junior
Represented Canada at the Pan American Junior Championships
Manitoba Open Doubles and Mixed Champion
