USA Win Medals At 2011 World Senior Championships

Posted on 2011/08/31 by admin
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For the first time ever Americans have won medals at the 2011 Senior World Championships! 

The 2011 Senior World Championships was held in Richmond, Vancouver  BC, Canada from 21 -27 August 2011 (  http://bwfworldseniors2011.com/ ). The USA team was comprised of 36 members.

The USA winners are:

+ 55 Women’s  Singles  Gold Medalist  - Wei Jian Wilson
+ 65 Men’s Doubles  Gold Medalists  - Bob Cook & Andy Gouw
+ 60 Women’s Doubles  Bronze  Medalist  - Sue Dommeyer &  Rose Lei

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Jerry Toms Passes Away

Posted on 2011/08/20 by admin
Dave Zarco’s Video Tribute to Jerry Toms
 
 
USA Badminton Honors Jerry Toms – A Great Contributor To The Sport

 South Florida pioneer, Gerald E. Toms, died August 14, 2011.  He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, the former Martha Jane Cannon, along with five children: Thomas N. Toms, II, (and wife Kimberly Toms), Margaret LaVerne Toms, Gerald E. Toms, Jr., (and wife, Maria Toms), Elizabeth Toms Brinegar (and husband, William Brinegar) and Louis Babb Toms (and wife, Sandy Toms), thirteen grandchildren and one great granddaughter.  Also surviving are his sister, LaVerne Pace, and step-sister, Nancy McCarthy.  His large family brought Jerry much joy. They would like to offer their appreciation to Solomon Larrimore for his years of compassionate care.  Continue reading →

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USBEF Board of Director Jim Bosco Passes Away

Posted on 2011/04/29 by admin

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USA Badminton was deeply saddened by the passing of life-long competitor and supporter 83-year-old Jim Bosco (Santa Cruz, Calif.) who succumbed to a massive heart attack while finishing his singles match in the 80+ division at the 2011 USA Badminton Senior National Championships in Raleigh/Durham, NC on March 24th, 2011.

Born on October 5, 1927, James S. Bosco was active all of his life.  He was a well-respected college professor, retiring from full-time teaching at Sacramento State University in 1995.  He had a doctorate in Exercise Science and was considered by his academic peers as a pioneer in the sciences behind exercising.  Jim was always a vocal advocate of the importance of health science.

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Some Aspects of the Ethics and Spirit of Badminton

Posted on 2011/01/31 by admin

The “spirit” of Badminton involves a proper attitude concerning the game – a perspective that considers, for one, that there are no opponents – only participants. Aspirants, if you prefer, demanding the best of themselves… working, perhaps, in a sort of conflicting harmony – the barometer of excellence being determined by doing the best we can… extending ourselves to pursue the limits of our abilities and endurance.  The ultimate in ourselves being shown on the court and off the court as well. Continue reading →

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What does the Super Series Mean for You?

Posted on 2011/01/31 by admin

With the International Badminton Federation (IBF), world-wide badminton players could go for the gold at the Olympics, try to win the All-England, play in the World Championships, the Thomas Cup/Uber Cup, Sudirman Cup, or other top tournaments. Players set their sights on national titles as well. But with the change in the name to the Badminton World Federation (BWF), other changes have been made to freshen the image of the sport and professionalize the events. Besides rally scoring which has shortened matches and made them more exciting, the creation of the BWF Super Series has certainly attracted the attention of the world-class players, their fans, and the junior players around the world.

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Protective Eyewear On Court?

Posted on 2011/01/31 by mabowles

Protective eye wear? Why would anyone want to wear protective eye wear on the badminton court?

The obvious answer to protect your eyes! Do accidents happen on court? You bet! Just in our St. Louis club alone, two players have been hit in the eye in recent years, one with a shuttle and one with a racket. In one St. Louis venue, we play under extreme white-out conditions with a low ceiling and bright lights. The eye injury results ranged from weeks of homebound recovery and missed school for one player to eye surgery and diminished vision for the other. Both may suffer from potential detached retinas in the long term. Continue reading →

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Giant Shuttles in the United States?

Posted on 2011/01/31 by mabowles

Giant shuttles in the United States? Where? Who is responsible for them? What’s the story?

Knowledgeable tournament badminton players and badminton fans in the United States will be happy to tell you about the giant shuttles located in Kansas City, Missouri, in the heartland of the USA. July 10, 1994, was the dedication day for the outdoor sculptures on the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. To celebrate the arrival of the unusual art work, the Museum hosted shuttlecock Sunday,featuring live jazz, a celebrity badminton tournament,hands-on art projects for children, parades, and games. Continue reading →

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A Game of…

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A game of angles,
Oh, that it is!
Badminton, you say,
That bird-hitting biz. Continue reading →

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USA Badminton “Walk of Fame Plaza”

Posted on 2011/01/31 by admin

The USA Badminton “Walk of Fame Plaza” is a national site in honor of badminton’s elite athletes and outstanding service contributors. The Plaza officially opened April 25, 2003, and is located in front of the Orange County Badminton Club at 1432 North Main Street in Orange, California. A monument in front of the club marks the sidewalk filled with the tiles of twenty-five people honored for their playing careers or lives of service. The monument was generously funded by the U.S. Badminton Education Foundation. Continue reading →

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Why do we Play this Sport?

Posted on 2011/01/31 by mabowles

When one takes the time to reflect on the sport of badminton, one begins to wonder why he or she is attracted to this sport. Why do people want to play? What draws them to the badminton court?

For many players, the sport of badminton is fun. Many people play the game for enjoyment – just to have a good time. It is fun to play, to face one or two opponents across the net either during a tournament match or just for a club game. What a thrill it is to make the perfect drop shot or to wait until the precise time to hit that timely smash! You display that cunning you have honed for years while on the wrong end of many opponents’ shots. Pay-back time is so sweet! Continue reading →

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