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2022-23 Tournament Season Posted

September 27, 2022

We are looking forward to a wonderful season of badminton (hopefully out first "normal" one in a few years)! The list of tournaments for both juniors and adults hosted by NOBA clubs have been posted on the Tournaments and Events page. Stay tuned, and make sure to join our eail list as we have plans for more events this season as well!

NOBA Junior Championships are ON!

February 9, 2022

The last few years have been difficult for everyone. Luckily, we were able to host the 2020 edition of the NOBA Junior Championships a few weeks before the pandemic hit us in Canada. We are proud and excited to announce that the 2022 NOBA Junior Championships are scheduled for March 25-27, 2022. The tournament will be held at KTP Racquet Club in North Bay. Please visit the Tournaments & Events page to learn more about the tournament and review our covid-19 tournament protocols. We hope to see some of you there as we begin to return to our normal schedules.

Seeking Ontario Winter Games Coach & Manager

September 9, 2021

The Ontario Winter Games are just around the corner! It seems like just yesterday that we were at the 2020 OWG (it was the last tournament hosted before the pandemic). NOBA is currently seeking applications for both the Coach and Manager positions. Join our district in leading our competitive juniors at this unique team event. The 2022 Ontario Winter Games are being hosted in Renfrew County from March 3-6. To view the selection criteria and other important information please click HERE. The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, October 10th, 2021.

New Direction for NOBA

August 27, 2021

We all know that the last year has had it's challenges. However, we are happy to finally see some light at the end of the tunnel, and to help guide the way, NOBA has a brand new board of directors. At the NOBA AGM, held virtually on August 26, 2021, the membership voted and elected our new board of directors for the next two year term. Congratulations to all of those elected!

2021-23 NOBA Board of Directors

President - Kurt Tempelmans Plat

Vice-President - Tanya Cloutier

Treasurer - Troy Brushett

Member at Large - Mickey Obradovich

Member at Large - Nicholas Babich

In addition to a new board of directors, the current board (who's term ends on September 1st) approved the 2021-24 NOBA Strategic Plan that was developed by the Strategic Planning Committee. This plan takes into consideration the strengths and weaknesses of the district and tries to fill in any gaps that are present. The plan identifies a number of important aspects, but ultimately breaks down the district into four main pillars: Organizational Structure, Communications, Growth, and Marketing & Awareness. Within each pillar is a number of goals and priorities for the district to work on, develop, and maintain over the next few years. The executive summary for the strategic plan can be viewed by clicking HERE.

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