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National Senior Games

March 4, 2006

This is a tournament for athletes over 50 years of age from around the country. The Games are played every two years. Players must qualify by winning a medal in a State tournament. The tournament is Saturday, October 21, 2006.

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Midwest Badminton Association

March 4, 2006

To learn more about badminton check out the Midwest Badminton Association. The MBA is a regional, non-profit organization that promotes badminton in Region 2 of USA Badminton. The MBA is supported by due paying members and patrons. They hold championship tournaments each season for all ages, juniors, and seniors. They also provide the FLICK, a […]

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Badminton on Sundays

March 4, 2006

The Top Flight Badminton Club plays every Sunday from 6 to 8 PM at the Papillion La Vista High School. This is open to members and their guests. Anyone else with an interest in badminton is encouraged to come play once or twice before deciding to join. Our club has over 40 members of all […]

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RSM 2005 Tournament Highlights

December 9, 2005

The 2005 RSM was a big success. A huge article about this tournament was written by our very own Bob Ericson and appears in the FLICK magazine. For those of you who are not a member of the Midwest Badminton Association, the article is presented below. International Picnic In Papillion by Bob Ericson, President Top […]

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No play on Christmas or New Years Day. See you on January 8!

December 9, 2005

We will not be playing on Sunday, January 1st. It is New Years Day and the Great and Powerful Bob has decided to celebrate by not opening the gym. Have a nice holiday at home!

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Cornhusker State Games

December 3, 2005

The Cornhusker State Games is an annual amateur sports festival for Nebraska athletes of all ages and abilities. The Games, held the third week in July, offers 53 events including Badminton. An Olympic-style opening ceremonies, a statewide torch run and a down-home barbecue called the Family Fest provide family-style entertainment and promote a key state […]

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Badminton at UNMC changed to Fridays

October 26, 2005

Badminton at UNMC has changed to Fridays until the end of the year. Play is from 5 to 7 PM. The cost for non-members is $5 each time. Please contact Carol Toris (ctoris@unmc.edu) for details.

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Nebraska Senior Games are over

August 29, 2005

The badminton event of the Nebraska Senior Games were held on August 14, 2005 in Kearney. This is a tournament for athletes 50 years of age or older. There was a light turnout this year. However, because next year is a qualifying year, it is expected that 2006 will be a large tournament. Keep this […]

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2005 RSM Team application

August 21, 2005

For those of you entering as a team, we have a new team tournament entry form that should make it easier for your group to register. Download and print the following form and mail it to the address on the form.

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Plans for the Ray Scott Memorial are progressing nicely

August 21, 2005

The RSM tournament, scheduled for October 1st, will see several changes including a change in entry fees, and a new play format.

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