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Looking back at 2009 I think that we can say that it was also a good year. Our tournament was a success and we have had a lot of just plain old fun playing the game we all love.

Special thanks again to Don for his tireless work on behalf of our club and thanks to all of you who take the time and make the effort to make our club a pleasant and fun experience.

For your viewing convenience I have added several links in the side bar to sites that have badminton video archives. If you know of some other sites with good badminton video resources feel free to let me know.

Here is Taufik Hidayat with another backhand smash.

Because of the low entry, we were able to complete the tournament in one day on Saturday, 21st. However, I understand there were plenty of games to keep the players quite active and satisfied. We haven’t had a tournament for a few years and hopefully this will be the start for the future.

I’m happy to say Abbotsford Club members went out of their way to help,and I give them a big pat on the back as the tournament ran smoothly.

Thanks to Les Timar, Lee Timar, and Jim Hill who took care of the draw and kept it moving.  A thankyou to Holly Thompson who took care of the kitchen.  Well done.  We must not forget Greg Clark who was available to help and take care of the shuttles.  Lee Timar, Greg Clark, and Holly Thompson are long time Abbotsford players.

We thank the MEI School for the use of the school facilities for this event.

The 2009 Abbotsford Badminton Club invitational tournament was a great time of fun and camaraderie.  Many thanks to all who lent a helping hand to make it a success.  We trust to will see all of you and a few more at our next tournament.  Check out all our photos by clicking on the Tournament tab.

I have been following Canadian Olympic Badminton with great interest the last few days.  Our own (BC) Anna Rice did a great job in her first match against Eva Lee of the US.  The game was exciting the whole way through.  Anna kept the lead throughout the first game, lost the second game and trailed in the third game right up until the end where she powered past Lee to win

Here are several links that I enjoyed.

• Anna’s blog on CBC
• Anna’s personal website
• CBC.ca article on Anna’s views on human rights
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Hi everyone!  We have asked Lee Timar to help with the administration of this website. 

If you have any suggestions for improvements, additions, topics etc for our website please feel free to contact either Lee or me.

Here is a photo of me with my grandson.  He is comforting grandpa while I have to wear this cast.

Here’s the lesson I have learned.  Make sure you are well hydrated and well stretched out before you go out on to that court!! 

All the best!