1. Downers Grove North Trojan Booster's Club is hosting a
JUNIOR GIRLS (under 18) badminton tournament on February 13th,2005 at Downers
Grove North HS, Illinois. Entry form:

In PDF at (needs CLBP login):
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/files/Tournaments/

In Word at:
http://thereader.sytes.net/clbp/abcdjuniortournflyerdbls.doc


Some details:
DATE: 	 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH  2005
LOCATION:   DOWNERS GROVE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL,
4436 MAIN ST. DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
ENTRY FEE: $15.OO per player.  Includes 1 bird per match.
DEADLINE: ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10th.
No exceptions will be made.  Due to minor status of participants, players cannot
play without parent consent signed.  Please send entries early.  No e-mail or
phone entries will be allowed.
FORMAT:         Doubles only.  3 x 15, 90 Seconds between games (OPTIONAL), May
not leave the court once match begins.  (ABCD)  JUNIOR GIRLS (18 OR UNDER).

AWARDS: Prizes will be awarded to  1ST AND 2ND Place per level (ABC&D)
CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
SCHEDULE:Registration and warm-ups begin at 7:45 A.M. Play will begin at
8:30a.m.

SEND TO:  Priscilla Ing, 6 Wyndham Court, Oak Brook, IL 60523

PAYMENT: 	 Please send check with entry.  Make check payable to Priscilla Ing
ANY QUESTIONS:  Contact Priscilla Ing @ (630)325-2099.

[Thanks to Jenna Pearson for the info!]

-- CLBP Moderators

Badminton Open gym at York High School in Elmhurst
355 W Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst IL 60126

$4.00 adults
$3.00 students not affiliated with York high school.
York high school students and parents are free

Wednesday, Feb 2 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Sunday, Feb 6 - 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Sunday, Feb 13 - 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Sunday, Feb 20 - 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Sunday, Feb 27 - 4:00 to 6:00 pm

NOTE: High school badminton season begins Monday,
Feb 28

[ Thanks to Gena Fite for the info! ]

-- CLBP Moderators

1. Lost Racket
My son Tomas lost a yellow Yonex-99 racket with a white
overgrip at the Indiana Open in Terre Haute.  In case anyone
finds it, please let us know via email
Milan@... or via phone (630)880-2888.
Thank you.

- Milan Kratka
Office: +1 312 674-4577
Mobile: +1 630 880-2888
Milan@...


2. High School badminton needs teams
Shepard needs teams for a March 19 badminton tournament. Contact Mike Ryan at
(708) 371-1111 ext. 3710.
[Source: http://www.suntimes.com/output/prep/cst-spt-prepag16.html ]

-- CLBP Moderators

1) Wimbledon Invitational Team Tournament
Chicagoland players have been invited this year again to send a competitive team
(British level A or B+, which is essentially a good A in the Midwest) to play at
the Wimbledon Invitational Team Tournament held on July 16-17 at the Wimbledon
Racquets & Fitness Club in England.

A team will consist of three ladies and three gentlemen players and will have a
hybrid format in which both straight and mixed doubles will be played.  The
first day is the first round in which each team plays 3 matches.  The second
day is elimination play based on ranking from the first day with each team
playing at least two matches.  The entry fee is 30 GBP (about $60 per person),
and covers event souvenir and entry to a DJ party on Saturday night.
Tournament has space for 12 teams only.

Please contact Milan for detailed information directly (no attachments allowed
in CLBP posts)

Please, indicate to Milan (Milan@..., 630-880-2888) if you
might be interested in representing Chicago. I would like us to send a good
team and start a tradition.  The invitation came early enough this year to
allow for making the plans.

Milan Kratka
=====
Sirius Investment Management, Inc.
141 W. Jackson Suite 3520
Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Office: +1 312 674-4577
Mobile: +1 630 880-2888
Milan@...

[thanks to Milan for the information)

[Edited by CLBP Moderators]

1. Badminton Coaches Wanted
Riverside-Brookfield needs a head badminton coach
and an assistant badminton coach for the spring
season. Contact Terry Cavanaugh at
(708) 442-7500 Ext. 114.

[Source: http://www.suntimes.com/output/prep/cst-spt-prepag10.html ]


2. Chicagoland Badminton player in Thailand during Tsunami
Sam Divinagracia of Carol Stream, IL was in
Bangkok during the 12/26 Tsunami. Sam is fine and
in good spirits and has been helping out with the
local relief efforts.

You can drop Sam a line at: sdivinagracia@...

[Thanks to Larry for the info!]


-- CLBP Moderators
PS. If you have other news about CLBP players in the tsunami-affected areas,
please let us know.

1. Elk Grove Badminton Spring 2005
The gym will be open for badminton game play every week. Each
participant must have his/her badminton racket. This is a
drop-in program as well. Participants may pay $3 Res. or $6
Nonres each time they come.

Pavilion Fieldhouse Gym.
1000 Wellington
Elk Grove Village IL 60005

$25 Resident / $35 Nonresident

Saturdays, March 26, 2005 - May 28, 2005
8:30a-11:30am

[Original Source:
http://www.parks.elkgrove.org/PDF%27s/winterSpring0405/athletics.pdf ]

[Thanks to Larry for the info!]


2. Club Holiday Closings
Fremd is done until after the holidays.
Conant has one Sunday left.
Buffalo Grove is done until January.

And remember, Elk Grove Village will be open Sunday, 12/26 9a-11:30a

[Thanks to Harvey for the information!]

-- CLBP Moderators

1) Get the 2006 USAB Junior Nationals to ChicagoLand!
From: dd@...
My name is David Dew I work for the Greater Woodfield Convention and
Visitors Bureau in Schaumburg.  My job is to help find and bring in
tournaments, meetings and conventions that have over room nights into
the area.  Our area is 13 northwest suburbs, Palatine on the north,
Hoffman on the West, Bloomingdale on the south and Elk Grove on the
east.

I have been trying to find space to host a future (2006) Junior
Nationals and have not had much luck.  I have been in contact with
some of the local badminton folks.  The event is in July, I believe
the 23-28.  Keeping in mind that we want the particpants to stay in
hotels in the northwest suburbs, can anyone think of a place that
would have 12-16 courts and seating for 800+?

I have found that high schools are hard with summer school and camps,
same with Harper College.  I hope that I am missing a venue.
Any help would be appreciated.  Can you email me with your ideas to
dd@... ?

David

-- CLBP Moderators
[NOTE: Do try and help David out. A big badminton event will give
the sport a boost in the Chicagoland area.]


2) CLBP Poll Results:
OK, The 2004 US elections are over and your candidate Won/Lost. What better time
than now to release the results from the CLBP Feedback poll. We had a fairly
decent (for online polls) response rate of 10%.


89% live in the ChicagoLand area.
11% dont live in the ChicagoLand area.

32% have NEVER played a tournament.
68% have played atleast ONE tournament in the last THREE years.

49% think there should be MORE tournaments in ChicagoLand.

48% play at ONE club (recreational - not tournaments).
52% play at more than one club regularly.

85% think some commercial (Badminton Related) postings in CLBP are OK.
15% feel there should be NO commercial postings at all.

40% are willing to pay a nominal (<$5/year) fee for CLBP access if Yahoo decides
to change its policies.
60% will only subscribe to CLBP if its FREE.

76% open and read every CLBP mail.
24% only open CLBP mail if the Subject Line interests them.

88% have accessed CLBP's Yahoo Page.
12% have never accessed CLBP's Yahoo Page.

98% are satisfied with the frequency of Mailings.
2% think There are TOO MANY CLBP Mails.

16% need only Local Badminton and Tournament Info from CLBP.
84% are OK with Short Badminton Articles in CLBP mailings.

Thanks to all those who voted - we'll try to implement your suggestions.


3. Misplaced Racket
From: "Naresh" <baliga_naresh@...>
Date: Thu Nov 4, 2004 0:09am
Subject: Misplaced Badminton racquet at Park Ridge on Nov 3rd 2004

Hi Folks,
I left my MP-88 Yonex in the Maine East High School Gym , Park Ridge
after play on Wednesday Nov 3rd.

I'm hoping somebody who left at around 10:30 tonight might've noticed
it on the floor (near where we queue up the racquets to get courts),
and picked it up.

Please email me and let me know if you've done so, I'd really
appreciate it.

Thanks,
Naresh.


-- CLBP Moderators

1. 2004 Chicago Hai-Hwa Tournament Pictures at:

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bdmntngrl45/album?.dir=/80a0&.src=ph&.tok=ph6Cq8BB\
evVV8UUj

Anybody with other tournament photos that you want
others to see, just give us the link so we can
post it.

[Thanks to Karen Chin for the pics!]


2. Mildred Sorber: Badminton champion
http://www.freep.com/news/obituaries/sorber23e_20041023.htm


3. 2006 Gay Games in Chicago (Badminton included; July 15-22, 2006)
http://www.gaygameschicago.org/sports/sports.php?mgroup=Badminton


-- CLBP Moderators

1. Jan 8-9, 2005   Kentucky State Badminton Open
Louisville, KY
Contact: Charles and Bobbie Norton
[Source: http://www.midwestbadminton.com/calendar.htm ]


2. Congratulations to Sumeet & Natalie on their wedding!

Pictures at:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=3117345093&code=12323147&mode=invite&cmp=E\
MC-AlbumInvite
[See how many badminton players you can identify in the photos..]

[Thanks to Yvonne Hui for the photos!]

-- CLBP Moderators

1. Willowbrook Badminton Club, Willowbrook HS, Villa Park will remain
closed for the rest of 2004 and until further notice via CLBP. The
school and park disrict were unable to provide more than one day per
month for the rest of 2004.

However, a Tournament is scheduled at Willowbrook for October 22 and
23 - watch CLBP e-mails for further information.

[Thanks to Paras Shah for the update!]


2. Elk Grove Village Badminton Schedule Confusion.
Players at EGV have reported that the front desk at the EGV Pavillion
incorrectly reports closures and openings of the badminton club. If a
particular day is reported closed by the front desk and is not shown
in the brochure online at:
http://www.parks.elkgrove.org/PDF%27s/volume3/athletics.pdf <-- page 4
then it is advisable to call Paul Zepezaur who is the Athletics
coordinator directly. His information is:
Contact: Paul Zepezauer, pzepezauer@..., ph:847-228-3522,

The next session is Sept 18 - Nov 27 (No play Oct 23 and Nov 13)
There IS play on Saturday, Sept 11 - but only on 6 courts rather than 9.

-- CLBP Moderators

1. Rockford Badminton Club
8800 E. Riverside Blvd.
Loves Park IL 61111
http://eteamz.active.com/RockfordBadminton/

Rockford Sunday Badminton League
Wedgbury Indoor Sports Center
8800 E. Riverside Blvd.
Loves Park IL 61111

Two 14-week sessions are offered. Games may be
played in a "ladder" format. Members of a team can
challenge a team ranked one or two spots above
them. If the challenger team wins the game, they
take the place of the team ranked above them. Four
courts are available....

Ages: All ages welcome -- Youth under age 18 must
       have waiver signed by a parent to
       participate.

Dates: Sundays
        Fall - Begins Sept 12, 2004
        Winder - Begins Feb 6, 2005

Time: Games begin 6:30pm
       Play continues until 10:00pm.

Fee: $40 ($35 discounted resident rate)

For more information call (815)885-1135 ext 25.

[Thanks to Victor Hirano for the information!]


-- CLBP Moderators

1. Park Ridge Resumes August 25.
It was a let down for those who showed up at Park Ridge BC on Aug 11 -
the school decided to refinish the floor the night before and we were
locked out. The school informs us that the next scheduled date for play is
Wednesday, August 25. This date is confirmed. The club organizers wish to
apologize for the inconvenience.

Also, August 25 will be the start of the new Season at Park Ridge - Please bring
checks for $50 made to Larry Kusch (or cash) for a membership until June 2005
(Summer 2005 Optional) or $5 / day for guests.

Park Ridge Badminton Club,
Maine East HS,
2601 Dempster (between Potter and Dee)
Park Ridge IL 60068
Contact:Bruce Yates (847)759-1795 Harvey Look (847)202-0426
Alice Wunderlich (847)392-3537 Larry Kusch (847)825-2817

Wednesdays 8:00PM - 10:30PM
Members - $50/year, Guests - $5/day

[Thanks to Larry K for the update]

2. Response to Bob Matthews
Our story about this article about Badminton at the Olympics
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/sports/columns/0807NP55MOA_sports.shtml
got fans to send in nice letters, we got copies of some of the responses below.
Also, you may want to send the e-mails to another editorial address at the
paper:
dceditpage@...
===============
From: "Todd Haverkos" <tdh@...>
In the Aug 7 edition at
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/sports/columns/0807NP55MOA_sports.shtml
Bob Matthews wrote:


     "Some of those sports might strike you as silly, but I wonder why
     croquet is out while badminton is an official Olympic sport."

Bob, like most Americans, obviously has never seen a competitive
badminton match much less participated in one.  Bob's probably unaware
that it's the fastest racquet sport on the planet with shuttlecock
speeds routinely reaching nearly 200mph, that a player sprints over 3
miles over the course of an Olympic level badminton match.  He's
likely also unaware that it's 2nd only to soccer in worldwide
participation.  He can read more here:
	 http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp
	 http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/summer04/badminton/news/story?id=1845228

Badminton's only similarity to croquet is that Sportcraft sells rather
tortured kits for both sports at your local Wal Mart for abuse by
picnic goers.

There are Olympic sports that one can scratch their head about where
the participants don't look like chiseled, lean world-class athletes
(curling springs to mind), or that aren't terribly exciting to watch,
but please inform Bob that badminton isn't among them.

Best Regards,
--
Todd Haverkos  tdh@...
http://www.vbref.org/

===============
From: "John H. Burnett" <BurnettMRT@...>
Reply to sport democrat reporter Bob Matthews

Dear Editor:
Perhaps the time has finally come to send Bob Mathews out to pasture.
His understanding fo the nature of sport, particularly those selected
for the olympics is apalling. Obviously he has never attempted to play
two of the most difficult sports in the Olympic venue, Badminton and
Fencing. Each requires far more conditioning and strength then more
recognized sports such as basketball, and far more hand-eye
coordination and balance. Badminton is also considered the fastest
racket sport in the world, with shuttle speeds far in excess of tennis.

Bob, get out of your armchair and actually take the field. You might
learn something, and then be in a position to share your new knowledge
with the rest of us.

John H. Burnett, Ph.D.

=================
From:  "andre kwee" <andrekwee@...>
To the Sports Editor,

I would like to comment Bob Matthews' article on "Why are Olympic sports either
"in" or "out"?" dated August 7, 2004. He was questioning why some sports are
(not) included in the Olympics. I also want to thank Bob for mentioning
badminton in the newspaper.

When we discuss about Olympics, we must remember that it is based on worldwide
criteria (acceptance) of that sport - not just according to us in the USA or any
specific regions of the world. Obviously the International Olympic Committee
(IOC) will be the ultimate source who can answer his questions.

Badminton has been played for decades in many countries, and this sport is
played by peoples of all ages. Some sources say that badminton is regularly
played in more than 100 countries. Besides soccer, badminton is probably the
second most popular sport in Asia and Scandinavia. Historically, the countries
who dominate this sport has been China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Denmark, and Korea
to name a few.

In the US, badminton is usually played as a casual, outdoor summer game.
However, the "real" (competitive) badminton is played indoor as it is intended.
This indoor badminton is beautiful, much more physically challenging, and
rigorous than most people think. In the mid west, badminton has been part of
many high school sports and it is played by the public as well. In fact, I am
copying this email to other players in Chicagoland to show just how much we care
and enjoy badminton. I am sure there are clubs in New York (Tri State) area
which you can visit.

US national badminton team has been active participant in international
competitions including this Olympics in Athens. I hope you will cover the US
team in the Olympics. I know that NBC will include badminton in their Olympic
programs.

To know more about badminton worldwide, you can visit www.worldbadminton.net.
You can see for yourselves how popular this sport really is.

Regards,

Andre Kwee

Badminton fan and player
==========================

A pillar of our Badminton community passed away recently.
Chuck Lippitz was one of the organizers and founder of Evanston
Badminton Club that meets regularly on Mondays and Wednesday at
Evanston High School.

Even as a Senior citizen, he was the life of the club - the source of
fun and comraderie. He will be missed by the badminton community. If
any of you remember Chuck and would like to let us know more about
him, please e-mail us at: clbp@yahoogroups.com - we will post it along
with our mailings.

Those who would like to contact his family can e-mail:
Maxwellst@... to reach Lori Lippitz, who is Chuck's daughter.

Our thoughts and sympathy are with Chucks family. Funeral is on July 4th,
Sunday and details are listed below.

Chuck Lippitz's funeral and shiva information

The funeral will be Sunday, July 4, 10:00 AM
Location: Beth Emet Synagogue,1224 Dempster, Evanston
(Parking is in the lot or on Asbury, one block west of Ridge Ave.,
and on side streets.)
Map link:
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=rVCxUOp_0Tp0oVObAgjSqib3I708Mw--&csz=Evanst\
on%2C+IL&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=
Driving note: The Edens (41) to Dempster is the best exit,
but there is a construction bottleneck at McCormick Avenue.
There are also many road blockages all over (especially on Green Bay Road)
due to parades.

Interment will follow the Chapel service at Memorial Park.

Shiva (Family Visitation)
Sunday after the internment, for the duration of the afternoon,
concluding with a minyan service at 7:45 PM.

Sunday Location: The home of Michael and Susan Lippitz
1365 Kenilwood, Riverwoods, IL

Edens or Tri-State to Deerfield Rd., west to Riverwoods, north 3/4 mile
to Woodland, right to Kenilwood Rd, left and park on the street.
Link:
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=foKCDep_0TpmC1.QdwAIooKq9ZppF6k-&csz=Riverw\
oods%2C+IL&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=
If you get lost, call: (847) 945-9206

Monday and Tuesday: 2:00-4:30 and 6:30-9:00 PM (the Minyan service is 7:45)
Location: Home of Rhita Lippitz, 917 Edgemere Court, Evanston
Link: 
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=TEAg9.p_0TrI7ZTDruYshN2B32wBHEPs4A--&csz=Ev\
anston%2C+IL&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=
Construction note: Main Street is blocked between Ridge and Chicago Avenue. 
Take alternative routes of Dempster or Oakton.
Parking: Sheridan Road; along the beach east of Sheridan Road, and
on side streets.

[Thanks to Lori for the information and taking the time to let us all
know]

This is a "Special Notice".

Some CLBP subscribers are not getting the CLBP mails - the probable
reason is that they selected to receive only "Special Notices" or "No
E-mail" when they signed up at the website. All our regular e-mails
are NOT sent as Special Notices.

If you have a login at Yahoo Groups - you can change your own settings.

Just go to:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp
Login with your Yahoo id.
Then click on "Edit My Membership" on the top right corner of the page.
This will take you to
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/join

On this Membership page you can set your e-mail notification and many
other preferences.

The other reason for not getting CLBP mails may be your Spam filters -
To allow CLBP mail to get through, you can do one of the following:
* Add "clbp@yahoogroups.com" to a WhiteList - ie an e-mail address
from which Spam is not expected.
* Add a rule that allows messages with subject containing
"[CLBP Badminton]"
to get through your spam filters.
* Inform your IT person to allow mail from clbp@yahoogroups.com to get
to you.
* Use a Yahoo/Hotmail/Other Free address for CLBP - but remember to
still set the filters as above.


Note: Special Notices such as these are rarely sent except when we need to
contact all our subscribers.
[CLBP Moderators]

1. Badminton's Hottest Bachelors in People magazine!

Howard Bach, who will be representing the U.S. in this years Olympics
with doubles partner Kevin Han, appears in the June 28 issue of People
magazine (which is out right now) as one of the "50 hottest
bachelors"--great publicity for him and the sport!
Please spread the word!  (Female players may find this story of
particular interest :-)

Online link below needs subscription...
http://people.aol.com/people/mag/

[Thanks to Katie Monahan for the info.!]

2. Elk Grove Summer Badminton Tournament
(This year, the organizers have made special efforts to end the
tournament early!)
July 9 (Fri) and July 10 (Sat), 2004
Elk Grove, IL
Details at:
http://teamsustain.com/badminton/egv/tournament.htm

Date: 07/09/04 Evening and 07/10/04 whole day
Entry Deadline: 07/05/04
Location: Elk Grove Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Rd,
Elk Grove,IL 60007.
(About 30 min from Chicago)

Events: Men's single, Men's double, Women's single,
Women's double and Mixed double(MS,MD,WS,WD,XD).

Format: Each group will play Round Robin in the first round.
Based on the first round result, players will be seeded and
play single elimination from the second round to the final.

Note: Because of time limitation, first round will use 21
points.(Switch court at 11)
All other rounds will use the IBF standard (3x15).
All players except the last place one in your group will advance
to the second round. Everyone has a chance to play at least
two or three games.

More details on rules here:
http://teamsustain.com/badminton/egv/rules.htm

Entry Fee: $18 for the first event, $10 for each additional event.
Prizes: Rewards for winner and runner up in each category.

Entry Deadline:07/05/04. Late applicants may not be accepted if
event is full. Payment MUST accompany entry form
(checks payable to Jimmy Ye). Send forms to
1444 Sturgeon Bay Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60173.
Entry Form is here:
http://teamsustain.com/badminton/egv/register.htm

Schedule:
07/09/04
6:30pm Registration for Men's Single and Women's single.
Game start at 7:00pm sharply.
07/10/04
8:30am Mix double registration.
9:00am Men's single and Women's single remaining games
9:00am Mix double games
1:30pm Registration for Men's and Women's double
2:00pm Men's and Women's double

Miscellaneous: All finals will receive two free shuttles.
Contact: ssax97@...
Cellular: 847-924-8128
Work: 312-696-6323

1. Badminton at Park Ridge (Maine East HS) TODAY wednesday 6/16/2004 has been
cancelled by the school. There will be play next week. Park Ridge is closed in
July, August until a new contract is in place - last day of play is June 30.
[Thanks to Tony Powell for the update]


2. The letter from a badminton fan to CLBP members
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/message/261
elicited a response. The question was:
Is it OK to always play in your own circle of friends? Should we make an effort
to play with beginners and those new to our area/club ?

---------
From: Nancy Greco, Oak Park:
Players should always mix.  It isn't fair to be excluded from a game
because someone thinks you aren't good enough to play with them.  Most
players improve by playing up to the level of another.  We at the Oak
Park YMCA insist that members play with everyone.  It is difficult
when some refuse or act tired, but are ready to jump up when they
think there will be a better match.  Having a ladder or rotation can
also help, or having winner stay on and play a game with challengers.
Policies should be set up so that those who pay just like everyone
else have an opportunity to be on the court and not on the bench.
--------

Mail your thoughts on this to:
clbp@yahoogroups.com



3. Downers Grove North Summer Hours.
DGNHS is open in June and July on Sundays from 6:00PM to 8:00PM only. The
slightly shorter hours will be in effect for summer.

Downers Grove NORTH High School, 4436 main street, Downers Grove, IL
60515-2867,(Enter from REAR-WEST, off Prince St thru Chain Link fence to the
door next to the Pay phone) Contact: Anthony Calderone
(acalderone@...)
Daily $3 fee, Sundays, 6PM to 8PM


[CLBP Moderators]

1. A fans letter.
This e-mail is from a badminton fan - new to our area. Its nice to get such
feedback. If you have any thoughts to share with him/her, please e-mail:
ozcanzey@...
=========
Hi to All,
A friend of mine who knows i am very fond of all kind of games , took me to park
ridge badminton facility last wendesday.I really loved this game. Although i had
hard time to find a player to play with, i really enjoyed. When they know u r
new , they r reluctant to play. I understand them cause i used to do the same
thing when i play table tennis. Actually i am not so bad at all  , all i need is
do some practice. I have always time for badminton(24/7). I am looking forward
to seeing your mails if you r interested in.
thank u all, long live badminton!!!
ozcanzey@...
==========

Actually, that brings up a question of etiquette - Is it OK to always play in
your own circle of friends? Should we make an effort to play with beginners and
those new to our area/club ? Send us your thoughts.

A word of advice for newcomers to a club - sometimes you have to force the
issue. Feel free to jump in and ask to play with club members - most will not
refuse. A crowded badminton club is no place to be shy!



2. Willowbrook is closed until September.
A reminder that there is no play at Willowbrook (Villa Park, Thursdays) until we
have a new contract for fall.


[CLBP Moderators]

2004 Thomas / Uber Cup (Mens / Womens Team World Team Championship)
highlights are being streamed for free over the Internet at:
http://www.worldbadminton.net/Portal/desktopdefault.aspx?tabid=10&ItemID=1520

Denmark made a suprise showing but the cups stayed in Asia.

[Thanks to Anand B. for the update!]

-- CLBP Moderators

Willowbrook Badminton Club at Villa Park is closed until we have a new
contract from the park district. Please check the CLBP mailings for
updates.

Willowbrook Badminton League - FINAL LADDER RANKINGS
FINAL: MAY 26, 2004
All prizes awarded the same day. If you have not received the prize
money, please contact the organizers. Prizes not collected will be
added to next years pool.
Season: December 18, 2003 - May 27 2004
Ladder Registration Fee: $5 per Player / Ladder for ENTIRE Season
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/files/Willowbrook/
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Willowbrook Badminton Club
Jimmy Ye
Larry D.
Alex Mathew
Masood Ali Khan
==========================
Rankings:

SINGLES (Women and Men)
1.  Matt Wrobel ($29)
2.  Serge Pensik ($26)
3.  Masood Ali Khan ($24)
4.  Alex Mathew ($21)
5.  Peter Scidorczuk ($19)
6.  Jurate Sidlauskate (w) ($31)
7.  Jimmy Ye ($17)
8.  Karishma Kollipara (w) ($23)
9.  Imaad Shaikh ($14)
10. Gun Kumar ($12)
11. Bill Horodny (10)
11. Rich Camp ($7)
12. Raunak Kollipara ($5)
13. Tiffanie Kimura (w) ($15)
14. Celine Thum (w) ($8)
15. Ken Wong ($2)

DOUBLES (Women and Men)
1. Jason / Imran ($32)
2. Serge / Matt ($21)
3. Alex / Masood ($11)
4. Karishma / Jurate (w) ($8)

MIXED
1. Imran / Yvonne ($39)
2. Jason / Sarah ($29)
3. Matt / Erica Sefton  ($19)
4. Alex M./ Karishma Kollipara ($10)

Players/teams who have not played atleast one match
were not eligible for cash prize.
===================================

1. 2004 Susan Jurkonis Tournament was held at Willowbrook HS, Villa Park
on May 21 to 23. This is a non-profit tournament where the fees go to the
Susan Jurkonis Scholarship Fund. Thanks for coming out to play/watch and
making it a success! Here are the results:

AMXD-WROBEL/SAMMIT defeat CHEN/CHIN
AMD-WINAWAN/WIJAYA defeat HAEFKE/SIDORCZUK
AWD-KOLLIPARA/SIDLAUSKAITE defeat SAMMIT/SMITOBOL
AWS-SIDLAUSKAITE defeat SAMMIT
AMS- ANDRIKONIS defeat WAN

BMXD-WAN/KOLLIPARA defeat HAEFKE/HUI
BMD-WROBLE/PENKSIK defeat WAGIMIN/HIRANO
BWD-THUM/HSIESH defeat BELLICH/SRINIVASON
BWS-KOLLIPARA defeat MAZIARKA
BMS-HUSSEY defeat MATHEW

CMXD-LORESCH/HUSSEY defeat PENKSIK/THUM
CMD-HUSSEY/WAN defeat RAJALINGAM/PROBHAKAR
CWD-ANDERSON/defeat DEFEAT LORESCH/VEGTER
CWS-BELLICH defeat KULCZIK
CMS-BEDEKAR defeat SCHMIDT

DMXD-AHMED/SEFTON defeat BURNETT/FREY
DMD-PARASHAR/PILLAI defeat BURNETT/VELLINKI
DWD-KWOK/HUI defeat KULCZIK/CHIN
DWS-LIVINGSTON defeat BYCZEK
DMS-YE defeat LOOK

[Thanks to John Brander for the results!]

2. Ad / Spam Block tip.
Since most, if not all of us are sick of spam and pop-up ads, we'll try to
provide tips of avoiding spam and ads on the net. Most involve free or open
source methods. We will post it along with other e-mail notification as a
"filler" - we hope not to intrude into our badminton postings.
  - This week:  SneakeMail.
You've heard of disposable things - how about disposable e-mail addresses?
At http://Sneakemail.com - you create free, disposable e-mail addresses you  use
when you register at online sites - and since you can generate unique
@sneakemail.com addresses for each site, you can find out which of those sites
are selling your info or have a poor security system to allow spammers to get to
it. You can turn off each of the Sneakemail address that has been "compromised"
or filter it. The Sneakemail service hides your real address to which the mail
is forwarded. Its all done online, no software to install.
Try it - its free (though a donation is suggested with additional features)!
http://Sneakemail.com

3. RSS Feed for CLBP Yahoo Group (Geek stuff - but neat!)
What is RSS?
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an XML-based format for distributing web
content (such as news headlines or new content in CLBP). Using RSS, you can
display the newest messages for the CLBP group in your web log (otherwise known
as blog) or view them in an RSS reader.

What kind of content does Yahoo! Groups provide via RSS?
Yahoo! Groups RSS includes the most recent messages to the CLBP group. We are
configured to show our messages to the public, so we also have an RSS feed.

How do I use RSS?
Just add the following URL to your RSS reader or web log.

      http://rss.groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/rss



[CLBP Moderators]

1. Buffalo Grove HS is closed until June 15, 2004
New session is from June to July on
Tuesdays and Thursdays (it used to be Sundays)
8PM-10PM
$5 per session.

Buffalo Grove HS
1100 W.Dundee Rd.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
Contact: District 214 Office: 847-718-7600
or Chris Van Grondelle (847)718-4195
cvangron@...

[Thanks to Chris and Harvey for the info]

2. 2005 World Badminton Championships Priority tickets are available!
http://05worlds.com/
From August 15th-21st, seven days of world class badminton will take place for
the first time ever in the United States, at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim.
Approximately 800 athletes and coaches from 40 countries will participate!
Priority Tickets ranging from $289 to $89 are available at http://05worlds.com/

[Thanks to Imran for the site info!]


3. Spam filters blocking CLBP mail.
Unfortunately, some Yahoo groups are the most prolific spammers and so many
servers block messages from ANY Yahoo group.
We have managed to keep spam out of our CLBP Yahoo group - and until we can get
our own (Paid) server, we need to continue to use the Yahoo Groups service.

If you are not receiving CLBP e-mail, first login to
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp
and make sure all your e-mail information is correct.
If it is, then most likely your server is blocking CLBP mail.

To allow CLBP mail to get through, you can do one of the following:
* Add "clbp@yahoogroups.com" to a WhiteList - ie an e-mail address from which
Spam is not expected.
* Add a rule that allows messages with subject containing "[CLBP Badminton]" to
get through your spam filters.
* Inform your IT person to allow mail from clbp@yahoogroups.com to get to you.
* Use a Yahoo/Hotmail/Other Free address for CLBP - but remember to still set
the filters as above.

We know that if your CLBP mail is being blocked, these instructions will
probably not get to you - we hope you will read this when you visit the message
archives at:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/messages

[CLBP Moderators]

1. Badminton League Site updated!
http://badmintonleague.com/
1st Team matches scheduled on June 10...
[Thanks to Milan for the info!]

2. Badminton now included in hall of fame.
http://marshall.theinsiders.com/2/259855.html


3. Anyone on this list who has experience with the
insurance industry? We are trying to get event
insurance for a couple of tournaments (We're
currently in the planning stage...).

Please contact Larry @ asian_dude@...

-- CLBP Moderators

1. Local badminton players in the news
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-story/sports/current/gv/05-06-04-288846.\
html
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-story/sports/current/ni/05-06-04-287946.\
html

[ Thanks to Larry for the info! ]



2. Burbank Doubles & Jurkonis Memorial details now available online!

http://www.midwestbadminton.com/calendar.htm

[ Thanks to the Midwest Badminton Association for the info! ]


-- CLBP Moderators

1. Tournament Heads-up

Badminton Tournament on Saturday, June 12
(with Juniors tournament!)
Burbank IL

Details are still being worked out. However, we
know that it will have WD, MD and MXD

Online info not available but we'll post it as soon as we get it.

[ Thanks to Sukit Surapiboonchai for the info! ]


2. Local Badminton Players in the news
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-story/sports/current/fp/04-28-04-281004.\
html
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-story/sports/current/ba/04-29-04-283695.\
html

[ Thanks to Larry for the info! ]


3. 2004 Susan Jurkonis Memorial Tournament
May 21 - 23, 2004
Willowbrook HS
1250 S. Ardmore Ave.
Villa Park IL 60181

Online info not available but we'll post it as soon as we get it.

[Thanks to Al Lowe for the info!]



-- CLBP Moderators

1. Badminton Players in the News

http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2004/04/25/sports/sports07.txt

[ Thanks to Larry for the info! ]


2. Willowbrook Badminton League - LADDER RANKINGS
UPDATED: APR 25, 2004
Season: December 18, 2003 - May 2004
Location: Willowbrook High School, Villa Park, IL
Challenge defend also allowed at York HS.
Ladder Registration Fee: $5 per Player / Ladder for ENTIRE Season
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/files/Willowbrook/

Rankings:

SINGLES (Women and Men)
1.  Matt Wrobel
2.  Serge Pensik
3.  Peter Scidorczuk
4.  Jurate Sidlauskate (w)
5.  Jimmy Ye
6.  Alex Mathew
7.  Karishma Kollipara (w)
8.  Ken Wong
9.  Celine Thum (w)
10. Imaad Shaikh
11. Rich Camp
11. Mark Gruhlke
12. Masood Ali Khan
13. Raunak Kollipara
14. Tiffanie Kimura (w)
15. Jasper Holm
16. Maiken Kjaer (w)

DOUBLES (Women and Men)
1. Serge / Matt
2. Jason / Imran
3. Karishma / Jurate
4. Anna / Caroline
5. Marena / Sarah
6. Alex / Masood

MIXED
1. Imran / Yvonne
2. Jason / Sarah
3. Serge / Jurate
4. Alex M./ Karishma Kollipara
5. Matt / ?

[ Thanks to Larry for the update! ]

-- CLBP Moderators

1) Did you notice that the URL for CLBP now reads:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/
it used to be:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/
Both work for now - but we think the old format will go away soon - so
if you have Bookmarked or Linked CLBP - update it to read:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/



2) Midwest Tournament Date Conflicts!
Now why is there a Tournament conflict in the Midwest? Isnt it tough
enough getting interest and entries for one?
Anyway - heads-up on these coming up soon!

May 7-9, 2004
2004 Stephen Race Memorial Badminton Tournament, Northville, MI
Contact: Dan Leung; Northville Parks & Recreation (248) 349-0203

May 7-9, 2004
2004 St. Louis Open Badminton Tournament (visit website for entry
form) St. Louis, MO
Contact: Hull Wu 314-397-4422, Jennifer Milne
Web site: http://www.andreypo.com/MoBC

[Thanks to MBA for the schedule and CLBP moderators for the comments!]



3) CLBP Badminton Players in the News
http://www.suntimes.com/output/prep/cst-spt-spring20.html

[Thanks to Larry for the info! ]


-- CLBP Moderators

Badminton Players in the News
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-story/sports/current/gv/03-25-04-255668.\
html

Also, badminton was mentioned in the article below:
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/col_imrem.asp?intid=38070207

[Thanks to Larry for the info!]

-- CLBP Moderators

http://www.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-story/sports/current/pa/03-18-04-250766.\
html

and

http://www.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-story/sports/current/ba/03-18-04-251633.\
html

[Thanks to Larry for the info!]

--CLBP Moderators
PS. Guess which players mentioned are subscribed to the CLBP mailing
list...

Doctors urge eye gear for kids in sports

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.
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The recommendations focus on sports deemed
high-risk and moderate-risk for eye injury.

Besides baseball and basketball, high-risk sports
listed include air rifling, paintball, lacrosse,
ice and field hockey, racquetball, fencing,
boxing and full-contact martial arts.

Moderate-risk sports include football, BADMINTON,
soccer, volleyball, water polo, golf and fishing.
[Emphasis by moderators]
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[Original Source - http://www.kotv.com/pages/viewpage.asp?id=58761 ]

-- CLBP Moderators
PS. We've certainly seen our share of eye
injuries caused by shuttlecocks, rackets and even
doubles partners. While rarely occuring, eye
injuries in badminton DO HAPPEN!

1. 2005 World Badminton Championships
[Actual Event Dates Still Undetermined.]
12/31/2005 - 12/31/2005
Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, Anaheim CA
Contact: Dan Cloppas @ DCloppas@...
[Players must be invited by IBF to participate.]
http://www.arrowheadpond.com/register.cfm?id=665

[Original source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?page=Events ]

2. Thai Students Sports Day
In place of TSAC this year, Northwestern Thai Club
is hosting a sports day at Northwestern
University. Thai clubs at Chicago area schools
such as IIT and University of Michigan Ann Arbor
have been invited to participate. Events will
include ... BADMINTON..... This year the event
will take place January 31, 2004 @ Blomquist Gym.
For more information, e-mail Sports Chair Jin,
basketball captain Ick
j-suntivich@... or inter-school
liaison Jay jumich@....

** Moderators' note: The event seems to be geared
to Midwest students of Thai origin. Contact
organizers for more details **

[Original source: http://groups.northwestern.edu/thaiclub/aboutus.html ]

-- CLBP Moderators