Club News

No badminton on Sundays while the gym floor is being resurfaced

Posted by on July 19, 2006 at 1:10 pm

Our regular Sunday play is suspended for the usual summer resurfacing of the gym floor. There is no badminton at the Papillion La Vista High School gym until mid August. Check back then for the starting date for resumption of play. Have a nice summer break.

For Club Members only

Posted by on June 24, 2006 at 5:00 pm

Are you a Top Flight Member and plan to attend a Midwest tournament? If so, you may be eligible for funds to help you cover the cost of the trip. The Midwest tournaments include the Indiana Open, Kentucky Open, Midwest Closed, or Midwest Seniors Closed. Funding Formula = $50 per Top Flight player to a […]

National Senior Games

Posted by on March 4, 2006 at 4:59 pm

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.

Midwest Badminton Association

Posted by on March 4, 2006 at 1:09 pm

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 […]

Badminton on Sundays

Posted by on March 4, 2006 at 1:09 pm

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 […]

RSM 2005 Tournament Highlights

Posted by on December 9, 2005 at 4:57 pm

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 […]

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

Posted by on December 9, 2005 at 1:08 pm

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!

Cornhusker State Games

Posted by on December 3, 2005 at 4:56 pm

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 […]

Badminton at UNMC changed to Fridays

Posted by on October 26, 2005 at 1:07 pm

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.

Nebraska Senior Games are over

Posted by on August 29, 2005 at 1:07 pm

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 […]