guys, it is like my dream come true. i have never witnessed a badminton tournament(except for an exhibition match between two good players) live. i have not seen any badminton on TV in the last 6 years. In australia, badminton is hardly shown and i missed out the olympics. But, the end of this month melbourne is hosting the Thomas/Uber cup qualifiers .What a delight! Even though it is not top class competition, it is still good enough. Teams from japan, hongkong ,taiwan are coming.. can't wait for it.
You forgot to mention Malaysia, Korea and Thailand, and they are easily far superior to the teams you mentioned. Actually, these are the teams that will provide the entertainment, not HK, japan or taiwan...
If you're going .. You're going to have to book finals tickets relatively early I suspect, anyway, here's info on it. Thomas & Uber Cup 20th to 24th February 2002 Tickets go on sale from the 16th January 2002 Seating is limited so people will have t get in early to reserve their tickets. Session times Day Sessions Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. 12 noon 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 am 2:00 p.m. These session times are not yet set in concrete as we are waiting on confirmation from IBF and the Referee. The draw is being done on the 20th December and we should have confirmation immediately after that. Please visit our web site for the latest information and newssheet www.badminton.org.au/thomas_uber Tickets go on sale from the 16th January 2002 and will be available from BA, Victoria Badminton and MSAC, For Country and Interstate visitors we will have an at call desk where tickets can be ordered and picked up on the day of competition. Simply phone your order through to Badminton Australia on 03 9397 4722 or Fax your order on 03 9397 4733 or by E-mail to info@badminton.org.au Prices are for Day sessions only; there are no tickets available for just one session. Concession tickets are under 14, Students (with student card) and pensioners (with pension card) Family tickets are for 2 adults and 2 children Day Adult Concession Family Wednesday $10 $5 $22 Thursday $10 $5 $22 Friday $10 $5 $22 Saturday $17 $10 $40 Sunday $17 $10 $40 Season Pass All Days $50 $25 $110 All prices include GST Group discount if booked through an affiliated association less 30% Minimum group booking is 20 or more people. School Groups are free. Provide school makes booking.
