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Welcome to the 2015 Ede Clendinnen Shield and National Championships Welcome to the 2015 Ede Clendinnen Shield and National Championships 29 August - 5 September 2015 CONTENTS Page Contents ................................................................................................ 2 Event Schedule ..................................................................................... 3 Letter from President of Badminton Australia ......................................... 4 Letter from President, TBA .................................................................... 5 Welcome Letter from the Lord Mayor of Hobart ..................................... 6 Letter from President, STBA ................................................................. 7 History of the Shield ............................................................................... 8 Previous Winners of the Shield .............................................................. 8 Teams Events and Points Table .......................................................... 10 Individual Championships – Finals Page ............................................................................................................ 11 Team Profiles ...................................................................................... 12 Victoria 1 ...................................................................................... 12 Victoria 2 ...................................................................................... 13 South Australia ............................................................................. 14 New South Wales ......................................................................... 15 Tasmania ...................................................................................... 16 Sponsors ............................................................................................. 17 Emergency Contacts, thank yous ........................................................ 19 EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday 29 August 10am Managers meeting 10.30am Umpires meeting 11am-12noon Photos 12noon-12.30pm Opening Ceremony 1pm Round 1–Team Event Sunday 30 August 10am Round 2–Team Event 4pm Round 3–Team Event Monday 31 August 10am Round 4 – Team Event 4pm Round 5 – Team Event Tuesday 1 September Rest Day Wednesday 2 September 2pm Individual Event Thursday 3 September 2pm Individual Event Plate Event Friday 4 September 10am Quarter Finals–Main Draw Semi-Finals–Plate Event 4pm Semi-Finals–Main Draw Finals–Plate Event Saturday 5 September 11am Finals–Main Draw 2.30pm Closing Ceremony 6.30 pm End of carnival function 3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF BADMINTON AUSTRALIA Foreword Badminton Australia has, over the past years, raised the profile of the sport by conducting world class events at home. Australians have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to watch the best in the world at the annual Superseries in Sydney and will be again able to do so when we host the Sudirman Cup on the Gold Coast in 2017---the first time this Event has been in the Southern Hemisphere. Our goal at Badminton Australia is, by viewing the sport and the skill of the players, enthuse more people to become involved, either as a participant or volunteer and inspire those already competing to strive for the top. It is therefore extremely disappointing to see that our highest internal level of competition for State teams has, this year, received diminished support from players and States and caused the event's future to be in jeopardy. The lack of attendance at this year's Clendinnen Shield and Australian Closed Championships is very sad and worrying for all, particularly following the attention given to the event last year with the “Save the Shield” social media campaign which occurred when a suggested change of format was mooted. It is also very difficult for hosts to meet the expectations of sponsors and competitors with a smaller attendance. Indeed the onus is on us all to make a conscious decision to do better in 2016 when Victoria hosts the Event in the new timeslot of February. A similar attendance to this year will raise real questions around the viability of the Event so it is essential that all Members work extremely hard to select a team. I am confident all will do so. Having said that I congratulate those who have committed to the event and I am confident you will have an enjoyable and productive visit to Hobart. The Southern Tasmanian Badminton Association has a long and successful history of conducting events for Badminton Australia. I am sure this will be no exception as the hardworking Committee has made every effort to guarantee a top class event despite the lack of entries. Volunteers are the backbone of any organisation, and the dedicated group who work tirelessly to provide opportunities for competition are to be congratulated. We appreciate the time and effort you give willingly to this event and acknowledge your efforts. On behalf of the Badminton Australia Board, Matthew Gillie, Andrew Greenway, Kam Joe, Kim Low, Loke Poh Wong and CEO Paul Brettell, I wish to thank all visitors, players, officials, sponsors and fans for supporting this Event and wish all participants much success. I am confident you will have a memorable experience during your visit to Hobart.. Thank You, Geraldine Brown President. Badminton Australia August 2015 4 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE TASMANIAN BADMINTON ASSOCIATION INC Tasmanian Badminton Association Inc AFFILIATED WITH BADMINTON AUSTRALIA ABN 17 336 304 395 On behalf of the TBA I would like to welcome all players, officials and supporters of the five teams representing four states to the 2015 Li-Ning Ede-Clendinnen Shield and Closed Individual Championships being played in Hobart. These annual carnivals are a major part of the badminton calendar in Australia where some lifelong friendships are made and rivalries continued. This will be the last carnival to be held at this time of the year with the 2016 carnival to be held at the end of February in Melbourne. For those who have ambition to go further in the game - this is your chance to impress selectors with the 2016 Olympics and the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast as your aim. I trust that you enjoy the competition and our hospitality in the coming week and are able to take home fond memories of this carnival. I am sure that Robert and his committee will do all they can to make sure that you have a good week. I must acknowledge the sponsorship received from Li-Ning, Events Tasmania, the Division of Sport and Recreation and Bass and Equitable Personal Banking. Doug Brain President, Tasmanian Badminton Association 5 MESSAGE FROM THE LORD MAYOR OF HOBART, COUNCILLOR SUE HICKEY I would like to extend a warm welcome to the players competing in the 2015 Australian Senior Badminton Championships and the Ede Clendinnen Australian Teams Championships to be held at the Harry Thomson Centre from 29 August to 5 September 2015. A national competition of this calibre is well placed in Hobart as Badminton is an ancient game reported to have originated more than 2000 years ago and Hobart has a proud and distinguished history of being the 2nd oldest city in Australia. What can I say ... we are a perfect match with a great appreciation for history and culture! I certainly hope that you find time to incorporate some sightseeing into your program of activities. There is so much to see and do in Hobart and it surrounds. Discovering the many activities and beautiful lifestyle of Tasmania is a journey that everyone must experience at some stage in their lives. I am sure many of your players would appreciate Tasmania's thriving agriculture, aquaculture and artisan industries where we grow and develop the finest produce in an environment that has clear and pristine waters and the cleanest air. A visit to Hobart would not be complete without sampling the many delicacies that are on offer at our very popular Salamanca Markets, restaurants, patisseries and produce available fresh from the farmer's gate. Hobart has a great number of heritage buildings dating back to 1808-1810 and is linked to a fabulous maritime history and is Australia's gateway to the Antarctic. Our exciting history extends to the Maritime Museum, the old Campbell Street Gaol and Female Factory sites with their fascinating history, the fabulous Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and of course the superb views from the top of Mount Wellington and so much more. In recent years the City has blossomed into a culture Capital. Our vibrancy continues with the world renown Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), the very special Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, the walking trails and bike tracks, the many antique shops and art & craft galleries across the City and the beautiful old Theatre Royal. So please indulge yourselves and take a memorable journey of Hobart and the State of Tasmania. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. Alderman Sue Hickey LORD MAYOR OF HOBART 6 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTHERN TASMANIAN BADMINTON ASSOCIATION INC SOUTHERN TASMANIAN BADMINTON ASSN INC ABN: 16 720 833 957 101 Cascade Road, South Hobart, TAS 7004 Ph: 03 6223 1754 www.southerntasbadminton.com.au [email protected] The Southern Tasmanian Badminton Association is delighted to able to host this year’s Li-Ning Ede Clendinnen Shield and Australian National Championships. We would like to welcome all players, officials and supporters to Hobart. We trust that you will have a memorable tournament and achieve all that you wish from this event. This annual carnival is an integral part of badminton competition
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