Badminton Eastland - Gisborne

Another win 7 - 2! Sorry ladies even though you won all Ladies doubles no photos of you in action!

A win 6 - 3!!!

Super Vets playing at Waitakere started 9am.!!!

We are excited to announce our Badminton Eastland Junior Tournament for our U13, U15, U17 and U19 players, all juniors are welcome to compete. Its a great opportunity, heaps of fun and there will be prizes!!!

See flyers and entry forms below. Any queries and registering entries please email [email protected] or drop off at the badminton centre.

Our Intermediate League - Shuttle Stars is starting up on the 30th July for 4 weeks, please register your team as per below before the 28th July 5pm. Any queries or entry forms can be emailed to [email protected]

Our 2026 NZJTC teams - U13, U15, U17 and U19. A big shout out to our coaches, managers, committee, parents for supporting our junior players.

Also congratulations to Tia Tui-Cooper for winning the U17 Umpire Award at the NZJTC 2026 and Eli Wright winning the Umpire Award at the NZ U19 Nationals 2026.

Our Junior trainings start up again Term 3, Week 1, this week Monday for our junior rep squads and this Wednesday for our Kiwi Shots (Year 3-6, 3.30pm-4.30pm) Mid Shots (Year 7-8, 4.45pm-5.45pm) and Hot Shots (Year 9-13, 6pm-7.30pm). For any inquires message us through facebook or email [email protected].

Bring your A-game to the Winter Badminton Tournament hosted by Gisborne Pinoy Smashers! 🥶

🏸Whether you play for fun or for the podium, we have a bracket for you. Slots fill up fast, so grab your partner and get ready to smash!

📅 Date: August 29 & 30
📍 Location: Eastland Badminton Centre (134 Roebuck Road, Gisborne)

🏸 Categories: Social, Intermediate, & Competitive (Men's, Women's, and Mixed Doubles)

💰 Adult Fees: $35 first entry / $20 second entry
🎓 Student Fees: $25 first entry / $15 second entry

🛑 Limit: Max 2 entries per player

📲 Entries open soon via the BNZ Tournament App. Date TBA—stay tuned!

Congrats to our Junior National Teams, U13, U15, U17 and U19 currently competing at NZJTC🏸. The kids are having a blast, playing a lot of badminton and learning heaps.

BNZ have been busy taking photos, check out the link below for a selection to date, they will get added to.

👉 View the gallery here:
https://photos.badminton.org.nz/newzealandjuniorteamchampionships2026/

🎉 Special Tournament Offer
Get 33% OFF all NZJTC photo purchases!

🏷️ Use code: PALMY33
📅 Offer ends: Sunday 19 July

Also if you want to follow the results and draws here is the links below.

U13 – https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=9FD5489A-30B3-4D3A-9747-0CC70CBCE2B7
U15 – https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=1BB78686-76C0-47E9-A1D6-5FCB5DC0D2C3
U17 – https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=019F8137-0645-4690-BD4D-35EFF855149B
U19 – https://bnz.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=0D6C89D7-F85D-47B6-A7AA-4B16CA969D25

Another great tournament with our Secondary School girl teams, congrats to all the teams participating on the day. With GGHS winning overall and Lytton High School coming second. Some close competitive games on the day and great comradeship.

Watch this space, we have our primary school tournament, intermediate league and Association tournament coming up over the next couple months.

A big thanks to Whiti Ora Tairāwhiti for their support.