I am 15 years old and a fairly good badminton player by many peoples standards. I was top in my school last year and the year before. I realy want to start playing competitive matches, tourneys, ect, but I don't know where or how to get on to the scene and what paths I should take. I know there are many of you like me and I would be greatful if you could shed some light on the subject.

btw, if there are any players in the abbotsford B.C. area that would like to show me the ropes then please pm me.:);):D

well, does your school have a coach? If not you could get a coach cos that's probably the best way

The first place you should look for information about official tournaments is here:

http://www.badmintonbc.com/

Start off in the Local league? OK most people will be older than you but its a good footing.

Thank guys but what about the Junior "B" super 7 circuit? Are the players there realy good?

Eh you're gonna come into Richmond so you can play clear1/2's junior B tournament? @@ $10 Fee to join BBC (badminton British Columbia), btw what school, and hope i get to see you guys in the provincials....but not likely cause we lost 80% of our good players...

I am 15 years old and a fairly good badminton player by many peoples standards. I was top in my school last year and the year before. I realy want to start playing competitive matches, tourneys, ect, but I don't know where or how to get on to the scene and what paths I should take. I know there are many of you like me and I would be greatful if you could shed some light on the subject.

Since you are a junior, there are a number of places but the first place should be the Badminton BC site (www.badmintonbc.com) and you can check out the tournament schedule for 07/08 (just released). Obvioulsy there are various other non-ranked tournaments organized by the various clubs (e.g. Yumo, ClearOne/Two and RichmondPro). There used to be a Lower Mainland Association which organizes a couple of junior tournaments over the school year but I don't know if they are still in operation. Maybe Badrad can assist here as he used to go through this with little Badrad.

Good luck...