1. Ray Scott Memorial Badminton Tournament
10/11/2008 - 10/12/2008
Papillion/La Vista HS, Papillion, NE
Contact: Bob Ericson shuttle@... 402-571-6933
DEADLINE: 10/5/2008
Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?page=Events



2. 2008 Yonex/OCBC US Open Grand Prix Championships Finals Results
Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=517



3. 2008 Mixed Team Championship
December 13, 2008
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, Indiana
Source: http://www.ibabadminton.com/IBAmxdchps08.htm



4. Female boxers hoping to make it to Olympics some day
"They've got badminton in the Olympics," said
Bonnie Canino, a co-organizer for this weekend's
Golden Gloves tournament. "I mean, badminton.
Come on."

[Ouch! To borrow from Rodney Dangerfield.. "We
don't get no respect"]

Source:
http://www.oxfordpress.com/sports/content/shared/sports/stories/2008/07/BOX_WOME\
N_0711_COX.html



5. McKinley Park is haveing a Health Fair on Saturday and needs
to setup the Gym on Friday so we will NOT have Badminton on
Friday, July 18th.

We will be able to play on Sunday, July 20.

[Thanks to Jim Staneart for the update!]



6. UPDATED: http://the-reader.webhop.net/possiblebadmintonactivities.txt


-- CLBP Moderators

1. 2008 US Badminton Olympians In 2008 Yonex/OCBC U.S. Open Semi-Finals
Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=515



2. 2008 Yonex Junior All Star Badminton Championships @ US Open
Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=514



3. Boy Who Underwent Transplants Set To Compete In [Transplant] Games
"...The versatile 7-year-old said he plans to
compete in the BADMINTON, basketball, bowling,
softball throw and table tennis events ..."

[Impressive! And he had a kidney transplant...]

Source: http://www.nbc10.com/news/16840971/detail.html


-- CLBP Moderators

1. 2008 US Junior Nationals Final Results
http://www.usabadminton.org/docs/US_Jr_Nationals_2008-Jul-02.xls

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=510



2. Youth team says hello, birdie
Source:
http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/articles/2008/06/26/youth_team_says_he\
llo_birdie/?s_campaign=8315



3. Olympics badminton draw dates advanced
Source: http://www.indolink.com/displayArticleS.php?id=070808101454



4. NBC takes wraps off Olympics plan
"...CNBC will have just 100 hours of boxing,
softball, tennis, wrestling and badminton,
after CNBC's "Closing Bell" coverage of the
stock market. ..."

Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-Olympics/idUSN0343734020080709



5. 2008 Yonex/OCBC US Open Grand Prix Championships LiveScore
Live scores of 2008 Yonex/OCBC US Open Grand Prix
Championships matches can be viewed at the 2008
Yonex/OCBC US Open web page at tournamentsoftware.com:
http://tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=22647

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=513



6. 2008 Yonex/OCBC Senior International Badminton
Championships Information
"... The 2008 Yonex/OCBC Senior International
Badminton Championships will take place on July
11-13, 2008 at the Orange County Badminton Club
in Orange, California. The tournament is being
held in conjunction with the 2008 Yonex/OCBC
U.S. Open Grand Prix Badminton Championships
(July 8-12, 2008)..."

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=512



7. Badminton Athlete Among Those Honored at Nation's Capitol
[With a picture!]

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=511



8. 2008 SUMMER BADMINTON TOURNAMENT (7/26/2008)
Organizer: Buckeye Badminton Club (BBC)
Sponsor: CSA
Time: 8:00AM-10:00PM, Saturday, July 26th, 2008
Location: RPAC North Gym, OH

More information at:
http://the-reader.webhop.net/2008OSUtournament.pdf



9. Note the date change!
BADMINTON POTLUCK BBQ PICNIC @ FOSTER BEACH, CHICAGO IL
(Saturday, July 26, 2008, Starts 11a)

Come hit the beach and meet other Chicago-area
badminton players!! Friends of the badminton
community are welcome too!

Badminton Potluck BBQ Picnic @ Foster beach, Chicago IL
Saturday, July 26, 2008, Starts 11a
Foster Beach
(Lakeshore drive and Foster Ave.)
Chicago IL 60640

More info at:
http://the-reader.webhop.net/myblog/?page_id=133


-- CLBP Moderators

The EGV Open Gym
from 8:30AM to 12:30AM

and USAB Coaching Clinic
from 10:00AM to 12:00AM

For more information and directions, check places to play at:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/database

[CLBP Moderators]

1. Team USA Honored with a Special Tribute in the
Nation's Capital on the Fourth of July

"...Live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol,
gold medal winner Scott Hamilton will lead the
tribute to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams
honoring past and present Olympians and
Paralympians before a crowd of hundreds of
thousands. Olympians and Paralympians to be
honored during the tribute include:... Khan "Bob"
Malaythong (badminton, 2008) ... "

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=509
Similar article at:
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-02-200\
8/0004842822&EDATE=



2. Article followup:
"...On Susi Susanti, what Jakarta Post meant by
"tertiary education" was actually High School in
the US (but from grades 10 - 12). That was
Indonesia's golden years for having both Alan &
Susi (and other great players) in the National
team.

Now, the government and Association started to
give more bonuses - but only to winners. For the
rest, they only live on small monthly salaries.
Many of these athletes are only Junior HS
graduates. ..."

[Thanks to Andre Kwee for the additional information!]

The original article is at:
http://old.thejakartapost.com/detailfeatures.asp?fileid=20080702.W02&irec=1



3. For those watching the badminton event in Beijing...
"...In one drill, police posing as terrorists held
ten badminton audience members hostage, 'shooting
dead' four 'hijackers', capturing two and defusing
a mock car bomb..."

Source:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1031298/Wheel-scary-Chinese-anti-terror-\
police-practise-killing-drills-scooters.html



4. IHSA Girls Badminton 5-Year Season Calendar
Source: http://www.ihsa.org/activity/bad/calendar.htm



-- CLBP Moderators

1. Bolingbrook Badminton Club updates:
"... we do have a few days no gym in July:  July
7 & 14 (both Monday) and July 26th (Saturday)..."

BOLINGBROOK BADMINTON CLUB
Bolingbrook Park District
200 S. Lindsey Ln,
Bolingbrook IL 60440,
Club Contact: Eva Mai (630) 771-0048

[Thanks to Eva Mai for the update!]



2. Day 3 Results From 2008 US Junior Nationals
http://www.usabadminton.org/docs/US_Jr_Nationals_2008-Jun-30.xls
[NOTE: Karishma Kollipara from the Chicago area is in the U19GS tab]

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=506



3. The MBA is changing its membership dates. For many
years, the membership period has been from
November 1 to October 31. We are now switching to
the calendar year, so memberships will be from
January 1 through December 31. For all current
members, your expiration date has been extended to
December 31, 2008 automatically. Please contact
Mary Ann Bowles (maryannbowles@...) with
any questions you have about this change.

Source: http://www.midwestbadminton.com/news.asp#29



4. Susi Susanti: Finest female badminton player
"...It is impossible to be a badminton world
champion if you do not put your heart and mind in
your goal. I even gave up my tertiary education
because I could not concentrate on my game while
studying for exams," she recalled..."

Source:
http://old.thejakartapost.com/detailfeatures.asp?fileid=20080702.W02&irec=1



5. A compilation of "nearby" upcoming badminton activities:
http://clbp.webhop.net/possiblebadmintonactivities.txt

[Feedback appreciated! Contact email is on the document...]



-- CLBP Moderators

1. The McKinley Park field house will be closing at 5 p.m. on Friday,
July 4 so we will not be able to play badminton.  Also the gym is
needed for a presentation and we will not have play on Friday, July 18.

McKinley Park will be open on our regular hours except for these 2
Friday nights.

[Thanks to Jim Staneart for the update!]



2. 2009 Jerry Toms U.S. Senior International Badminton Championships
1/12/2009 - 1/17/2009
Don Shula's Hotel and Golf Club, Miami Lakes, FL
Contact: Paisan Rangsikitpho paisanr@... 562-858-2011
DEADLINE: 12/20/2008

http://www.usabadminton.org/pdf/2009_SIBT_Info+Entry_Form.pdf

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?page=Events



3. 6/29/2008 Day 1 Results From 2008 US Junior Nationals
http://www.usabadminton.org/docs/US_Jr_Nationals_2008-Jun-28.xls

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=503



4. Note the date change!
BADMINTON POTLUCK BBQ PICNIC @ FOSTER BEACH, CHICAGO IL
(Saturday, July 26, 2008, Starts 11a)

Come hit the beach and meet other Chicago-area
badminton players!! Friends of the badminton
community are welcome too!

Badminton Potluck BBQ Picnic @ Foster beach, Chicago IL
Saturday, July 26, 2008, Starts 11a
Foster Beach
(Lakeshore drive and Foster Ave.)
Chicago IL 60640

More info at:
http://the-reader.webhop.net/myblog/?page_id=133


-- CLBP Moderators

1. Draws for 2008 USA Badminton Junior National
Championships

The draws for the 2008 USA Badminton Junior
National Championships can be downloaded as Excel
files by clicking on the links below:

http://usabadminton.org/docs/USJRN_Draws-9+11+13_2008-06-18.xls
http://usabadminton.org/docs/USJRN_Draws-15+17_2008-06-18.xls
http://usabadminton.org/docs/USJRN_Draws-19+22_2008-06-18.xls
[In the U19 GD RR and U19 GS RR, Karishma Kollipara is entered]

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=501



2. Shuttlecocks will be flying this weekend in Marblehead
"... The best of the best in junior badminton
will descend on Marblehead High School this
weekend in hope of capturing the gold at the
2008 U.S. Junior Badminton Championships..."

Source: http://www.salemnews.com/punews/local_story_179010018.html

Pictures of the Marblehead Youth badminton at:
http://www.salemnews.com/punews/images_sizedimage_179005707/resources_photoview



3. REMINDER: We have a new, improved, web address aka domain name!

http://badmintonchicago.com

Clicking the link will take you directly to the Yahoo Groups
page. Now if you need to send an update or question about
Badminton in Chicago, just e-mail it to
help@...

Much easier to remember! Pass it to your fellow badminton
players!

[Thanks to Alex Mathew for the domain!]



-- CLBP Moderators

1. We have a new, improved, web address aka domain name!

http://badmintonchicago.com

Clicking the link will take you directly to the Yahoo Groups page. Now if you
need to send an update or question about Badminton in Chicago, just e-mail it to
help@...

Much easier to remember! Pass it to your fellow badminton players!

[Thanks to Alex Mathew for the domain!]


2. Sreeni M played at Barrington Open Gym on Friday'20th and left his
iPhone. It has a black colored case on it as well. He can be
reached at 224-405-5601(Work) and 847-749-2080(res).

If anyone knows players playing at Barrington on Friday nights,
please forward this message to them

[Thanks to Vijay K for the note]


-- CLBP Moderators

1. BADMINTON POTLUCK BBQ PICNIC @ FOSTER BEACH, CHICAGO IL
(Sunday, July 13, 2008, Starts 11a)

Come hit the beach and meet other Chicago-area
badminton players!! Friends of the badminton
community are welcome too!

Badminton Potluck BBQ Picnic @ Foster beach, Chicago IL
Sunday, July 13, 2008, Starts 11a
Foster Beach
(Lakeshore drive and Foster Ave.)
Chicago IL 60640

More info at:
http://the-reader.webhop.net/myblog/?page_id=133



2. Athlete of the Week
10 Questions with Jennifer Krzyskowski
"...Jennifer recently graduated from LTHS, where
she was in the top ten percent of her class and
was a member of the varsity girls badminton team.
Some of her accomplishments in her career include
a third place finish at the Featherfest
competition her junior year and first place in
the conference tournament her senior year..."

LTHS = Lockport Township High School

Source:
http://www.homerhorizon.com/Articles-c-2008-06-23-180596.112113_Athlete_of_the_W\
eek.html

-- CLBP Moderators

1. McKinley Park Badminton will be open again for play on Friday,
June 20, 2008.  I just spoke to the park manager and the gym has been
cleared for use again.

Sorry for the inconvenience but it was a safety issue.

"Jim Staneart" <jims109@...>



2. Chicago Badminton Open 2008
9/20/2008 - 9/21/2008
Hinsdale South High School Field House, Darien IL
Contact: Barbara Levy-Zander barbelz@...
DEADLINE: 9/1/2008

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?page=Events



3. For those who know the Ota family, they will be
moving back to Japan next week. We'll be doing a
small send-off lunch for them this Saturday 6/21.
If you are interested in joining the send-off,
please meet us at Elk Grove Village Pavilion this
Saturday around 11am.

[Look for Larry @ the badminton courts]

-- CLBP Moderators

1. USAB looking for Midwest representation on Board.
The USAB board has been dissolved and there is a spot on the board for a Midwest
representative. Mary Ann Bowles, on the nominating committee is inviting
applications from anyone interested in the Chicago area - since we have a large
concentration of players here. Please send an e-mail to Mary Ann if you or some
else you know would be a good candidate.
E-mail to maryannbowles@...


2. No Play @ McKinley
On Tuesday June 17, 2008 McKinley Park Badminton
will be closed. One of the ceiling fans fell. So
until further notice McKinley Park Badminton is
closed.

Sorry for the Short Notice.

Dan Kosierowski
McKinley Park Badminton Club



3. Bagging Birdies
Head rackets, long synonymous with innovation in
the tennis world, have moved into the badminton
arena. These Nano feature an elongated head and
bigger sweet spot, making that postbarbecue
doubles match a little more intense. Nano 600
(slightly heavier for more control), $80; Nano 700
(lighter for more racket-head speed), $90.
www.head.com.

Source: http://www.forbes.com/fyi/2008/0616/018.html

[Maybe a good sign of an increasing badminton market?
or a sign that the media does not get it - "postbarbecue doubles" indeed! ]



4. The high school year in review: A championship recap
Karishma Kollipara became just the third player
in the tournament's 32-year history to win three
singles championships and led Hinsdale Central to
its first badminton title. Hinsdale South, behind
doubles champions Deepa Ramadurai and Anjylla
Foster, tied Lincoln-Way Central for second place.

Source:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-15-prep-toyota-ad-fillerjun15,0,4592387.s\
tory

-- CLBP Moderators

The JHF Badminton Tournament at Elk Grove Village, IL was a success with over 70
participants. Of special note were the die-hard Juniors and the brave Seniors! 5
events were completed in a day allowing players from out of state to go home the
same day.

Jenna's Heart Foundation wishes to thank everyone who participated, cheered (and
gave someone the push to play or contribute!). This event hopes to become an
annual tournament for players to look forward to every year. If you have any
comments on how to improve the event or format, please send them to :
fdbassig@...

Tournament pictures (thanks Larry!) are here:
http://the-reader.webhop.net/gogallery2/main.php/v/events/20080614jhf/

The results are:
Jr Doubles
1. Raunak Kollipara & Sean Hussey
2. Eric Ho & Justin Chang
3. Melissa Chang & Stephanie Chang

Sr Doubles
1. Jimmy Ye & Kevin Hussey
2. Milan Kratka & Vijay Kottapalli
3. Raymond Ng & Jin Huang

Womens Doubles
1. Jurate Sidlauskaite / Karishma Kollipara
2. Karen Chin / Jean Sun
3. Alana Burnett / Gilda Chan

Mens Doubles AB
1. Teo Kuok Shin & Golden Huang
2. Ted Adachi & Toshi Ota

Mens Doubles CD
1. Amit Mehta & Spencer Kimura
2. Raymond Ng & Jin Huang

Mixed A
1. Karishma Kollipara & Matt Wrobel
2. Jean Sun & Teo Kuok Shin

Mixed B
1. Jane Chu & Jason Jih
2. Phuwadol Samphaongoen & Melissa Chang

Mixed C
1. Simon Noel & Iris Chang
2. Jimmy Ye & Cai Bin

Mixed D
1. Peter Chan & Janice Turner
2. Susie Mwroka & David Sell

JHF specially thanks the following among the many who helped make this
tournament a success: Sushmita Kollipara, Karen Chin, Larry Doplito, Mike Wick,
Alex Mathew and Freddie Bassig

Spread the word about RETT's Syndrome - send the following links to your friends
and
family:
http://www.jennasheartfoundation.org
http://www.rettsyndrome.org/

See you next year!

1. 2008 USA Badminton High School All-Americans Application Info
"...Applications for USA Badminton's High School All-Americans are now
being accepted. All high school juniors and seniors during the
2007-2008 school year are eligible. Recipients will be chosen based on
Junior National titles held, badminton and academic achievements,
extra-curricular activities, and a coach's recommendation. The time
period under consideration is from August 2007 through completion of
the 2008 Junior National Badminton Tournament..."

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=500



2. 2008 MBA Don Ross Memorial Tournament
8/8/2008 - 8/10/2008
University of Louisville Student Activities Center Recreational Area,
Louisville, KY
Contact: Dawn Patel dlbpatel@... 765-349-0662
DEADLINE: 7/21/2008
http://www.usabadminton.org/docs/2008_Don_Ross_Memorial_Tournament.doc

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?page=Events



-- CLBP Moderators

1. The JHF Badminton Tournament (Sat, June 14) registration has been a success.
However, we do have players looking for Partners - if you wish to play and need
a partner, please e-mail anyone of the following:
Freddie: fdbassig@..., Karen: k_chin@..., Alex:
alexmathew@...
or phone: +1-773-600-3910
by the end of day today Wednesday (June 11).
Ladies, Seniors and Juniors are in great demand as partners!!

Even if you are not playing, please stop in and show your support for Badminton
and for the Cause of Kids with RETT syndrome. We also need volunteers to help
out.
More information on the tournament is here:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/message/726
or
http://www.jennasheartfoundation.org/



2. NBC's Olympic Badminton Page:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/badminton/index.html



3. Hamilton County CVB welcomes record numbers to Indiana Senior Games
(June 12-15)
"...Welcoming over 600 athletes, the multi-sport
competition for athletes ages 50+ will participate
in 18 sports, including such sports as archery,
badminton, cycling, swimming, track and field,
volleyball. As a qualifying year, athletes will
participate for a chance to compete at the
National Senior Games, in San Francisco,
California...."

Source:
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080609/LOCAL0106/806090414/\
1274/LOCAL06



4. Start Your College Search With 10 Tips
"...Make sure your college of choice has options
that will interest you. Plus, joining the
badminton team, greek life or the theater club
is a perfect way to meet new people who have
similar interests. Without all your high school
buds by your side, chances are dormitory mates
and club members will become new, lifelong
friends."

Source: http://www.kcci.com/education/16364293/detail.html

-- CLBP Moderators

1. Health Benefits of Badminton
http://www.badminton-information.com/health_benefits_of_playing_badminton.html
http://docgerrytan.com/2006/08/01/the-benefits-of-playing-badminton/

[Thanks to Dat N. for the info!]



2. A child of two worlds: The Obama family tree
"...They simply lost interest in the black kid
who played soccer, badminton, and chess games
he'd learned from his Indonesian stepfather while
living in Jakarta with his mother for four years
before returning to Hawaii without her — but who
couldn't throw a football or ride a
skateboard...."

[Barack Obama plays badminton?!?]

Source:
http://www.nationmedia.com/dailynation/nmgcontententry.asp?category_id=1&newsid=\
124935



3. Smash & Tickle pics at:
http://the-reader.webhop.net/gogallery2/main.php/v/events/20080607smashandtickle\
/

Feel free to pass the link to others and to look at
the other albums... ... If the server's not responding,
try again in a few hours.

[Note: The tournament was on time thanks to
volunteers Manny Seesawat, Freddie Bassig and
Jonathan! We look forward to future tournaments
that they will be handling.]


-- CLBP Moderators

1. From John Brander <johnandlindsey@...>
I just wanted to thank all of the 2008 Susan Jurkonis participants.  We
had a great year and it was honestly the most competitive field I have
EVER seen.  I know Carl and Ellen Jurkonis always appreciate the tight
knit badminton community and they are truly touched that we all help
Susie live on!!!  BAD ON!!!!!!



2. Jr. Badminton Camp at Eastern Illinois University
7/20/2008 - 7/26/2008
Lantz Arena and Student Recreation Center, Charleston, IL
Contact: Kevin Hussey 217-581-2418

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?page=Events



3. Friendship Teams for Ladies Osaka Club at Los Angeles

The Osaka Ladies Badminton Federation of Japan is bringing their fourteenth
Annual International Friendship Ladies Team Badminton Tournament to the United
States October 17-19, 2008, at the Orange County Badminton Club in Orange,
California. The format will be a ladies doubles team format with 6 to 8 ladies
per team. The tournament will run pool play feeding into a main draw
competition.

Events will be A Zone with Advanced level teams of any age; B Zone with all
players 55 and under; C Zone with all players 56 to 65; and D Zone with all
players 66 and older. Age requirements must be met for Zones B-D as of October
17, 2008. The cost will run $200.00 per team, and the entry deadline is August
1, 2008.

Check your calendar—the Midwest would like to have as many teams as we can
muster for this great one-time event! If you have interested players, now’s
the time to start organizing your team. Each team will need a team
manager/supervisor, a team captain, and a team name like Badminton Beauties, USA
Pacific, Shuttle Smashers, etc. If you are interested in being on a team but
don’t know of a team or others who might be on a team, we need to know of your
interest so we can put teams together. Please contact Mary Ann Bowles,
314-487-7187, maryannbowles@... to let us know of your interest so we can
organize teams. Let’s go for the gold in October!
[http://midwestbadminton.com/news.asp#26]

-- CLBP Moderators

1. 5/31/2008 Macro Tournament pics:
http://the-reader.webhop.net/gogallery2/main.php/v/events/20080531tournament/



2. Eva Lee has Rare Triple Opportunity for US in
Olympic Badminton
Source: http://www.voanews.com/english/2008-05-29-voa48.cfm



3. Smash & Tickle .08, the second annual 2nd City
badminton tournament, will take place Sat., June
7, at the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway.

Source:
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=18484



4. World of Badminton
Source: http://youtube.com/watch?v=umfXyM6KK1M

[Looks like a TV show devoted to badminton.
Interesting that they also show the athlete
training e.g. drills, weights etc. and some
insights into what the athlete is thinking.]



5. JHF Tournament - BENEFIT Badminton for a good cause! June 14 -15, 2008
Elk Grove Village Pavilion, 1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
http://clbp.webhop.net/JHF2008.pdf



6. USAB is sponsoring a Coaching Session for
intermediate and advanced players- on Saturdays,
1-2 hours, for 4 weeks beginning June 7, 2008 (No
session June 14) at Elk Grove Village Pavilion,
1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

In addition, USAB will offer Level-1 Coach
Training to certify those who are interested in
getting USAB certification.




7. UPDATE: For those new to this list, check the
gallery at:

http://the-reader.webhop.net/gogallery2/main.php/v/events/

There may be some past tournament badminton
pictures of you somewhere in there....

And please pass the link to your other badminton
friends! (The server was rebuilt and the old links
are gone).

And tell them to subscribe to CLBP while they're
at it.

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

or send an email to clbp-subscribe@yahoogroups.com




-- CLBP Moderators

USAB is sponsoring a Coaching Session for intermediate and advanced players- on
Saturdays, 1-2 hours, for 4 weeks beginning June 7, 2008 (No session June 14) at
Elk Grove Village Pavillion, Illinois.

In addition, USAB will offer Level-1 Coach Training to certify those who
are interested in getting USAB certification.

Details of the class are below:

============================
USAB Coach Certification and Coaching Clinic
Where: Elk Grove Village Pavillion, 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove
Village, IL 60007
When: Every Saturday, 10AM to 11:30AM - from 06/07/08 for 4 sessions
(no class on June 14)

Who:
1. Intermediate to Advanced Players who want to improve the
game. (5 openings).
2. Coaches who want to complete USAB Level 1 certification requirements
offered by USAB (3 openings)

Age: Players must be 10 or older. Coaches must be 18 or older.

Content:
Intermediate and Advanced players will be coached on specific aspects of the
game such as footwork, court positioning, drills, and doubles/singles/mixed
strategies.
Coaches will complete USAB Level 1 coach certification requirements as
described here:
http://usabadminton.org/page.asp?page=Coaching

Fees:
Coaches: $25 for certification for all sessions.
Players: $80 for 4 sessions - includes L101 Coursebook, one Yonex B7000F
racket and new Yonex Plastic Shuttles.

Organizers:
Jenna's Heart Foundation, Freddie Bassig, fdbassig@...
USAB Region 2 Coaching, Alex Mathew Ph: 1-815-425-8761
usabrcdr2@... and other USAB Certified Coaches

Deadline: By phone/e-mail: Friday,  June 6, 2008 - or show up at the
facility on May 31 and meet the organizers.
=============================

From the JHF Tournament Committee and CLBP:

Jenna's Heart Foundation is organizing a benefit tournament to
fight RETT'S SYNDROME on June 14 & 15 (Sat, Sun) at Elk Grove Village
Pavillion and we would like  to appeal to each badminton player or fan to join.

This is the first badminton tournament being organized by a charity in the
Midwest. Please read about RETT's SYNDROME and all the way below.
You can feel good and have  fun while contributing only a few hours
of your time doing what you love - play badminton!

We want a great turnout - and the entries have been a trickle! So we are
extending the deadline for the entry to Monday, June 9. Please mail
your entry asap so that we can plan for prizes, t-shirts etc.

The Elk Grove Pavillion is a great indoor location - with many Kids Play Areas,
old fashioned Carousel, showers, swimming pool and
nearby outdoor PIRATES COVE - a great affordable water theme park for
kids 2 to 10 years of age!
http://www.elkgroveparks.org/piratescove.asp
While you play your events, your family will have boat loads of fun!
PS - Say hi to the Elks at the Elk Grove Village preserve round the corner.

We also have included a Recreational Level for those not enamored with the
intense and competitive ABC format. If you need a partner, request one and
we'll help you match-up.

Also we will try to finish the entire tournament on Saturday itself - and so you
may be only required to spend a morning or afternoon at the tournament -
depending on the events you play.

SENIORS and JUNIORS! Yes, we have separate events for Seniors 40 and over
and Juniors 18 and under - Seniors - show us you still have what it takes and
Juniors - make a splash!.

We are planning to have raffles, silent auctions, kids/parents fun challenge
games.
Movies playing on TV screens will keep the toddlers happy and food/drink will be
available for sale.

PLEASE SHOW THAT THE BADMINTON COMMUNITY CARES by playing or even
cheering on at this tournament.

2008 Jenna's Heart Foundation DOUBLES Badminton Open June 14 -15, 2008
Elk Grove Village Pavilion, 1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
More details at:
http://clbp.webhop.net/JHF2008.pdf
Ph: +1-773-600-3910
or e-mail: Freddie Bassig <fdbassig@...>, Karen Chin <k_chin@...>
Alex Mathew <alexmathew@...>, Larry Doplito <asiandude@...>


Jenna’s Heart Foundation is a non-profit organization that is primarily
dedicated to raise awareness, fund research and find a cure for Retts Syndrome
(RS). Rett syndrome is a neurological disorder, which affects brain development
and is seen almost exclusively in females. A child with RS is usually born
healthy and shows a normal early period of development, until around 6 to 18
months, when there is a slowing down or stagnation of skills. A period of
regression then follows when the girl may lose communication skills and
purposeful use of her hands.  Little victims also often suffer from a condition
called apraxia, which restricts motor movements, meaning that these girls often
cannot walk, feed themselves or focus. Estimates predict that one in 15,000
girls will be born with RS. More information on Retts Syndrome and JHF is at:
http://www.rettsyndrome.org/ and http://www.jennasheartfoundation.org/

1. Howard Bach Getting a grip on life. Former bad boy
from San Francisco takes badminton to a new level
in U.S.

Source:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/24/SP9O10JI5B.DTL



2. Junior Nationals 2008
6/28-7/2:
Information Concerning Junior Nationals 2008
by Melinda Keszthelyi-Tournament Director

The tournament will run between June 28th and July
2nd in Marblehead, MA. Registration will take place
on the evening of the 27th.

Please expect a full day of play on July 2nd and
plan your flight accordingly.

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=469



3. China's Shuttlecock Slump Shows Why Pimco Loves Yuan
"While Deutsche Bank AG and Citigroup Inc. say
pressure is growing on the government to slow the
yuan's advance to help exporters, fund managers
counter that doing so will only cause inflation to
accelerate from February's 11-year high of 8.7
percent. Wuhu Dayi Sports Goods Co., which had
forecast a boom in shuttlecock shipments before
Beijing's Olympic Games open on Aug. 8, said
sales have instead fallen 30 percent this year.
.
.
.
Wuhu Dayi, which supplies shuttlecocks for
badminton tournaments across Asia, expects 10 to
20 manufacturers in its industry will go bankrupt
this year because of the yuan's gains and a
doubling in labor costs in three years, said Zhang
Huizi, a sales manager at the Wuhu, Anhui
province, company. "

Source:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=antGKHXuKjJw&refer=home

[Based on the article, does it mean an increase
in shuttlecock prices? ]


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1. More Susan Jurkonis Photos
http://picasaweb.google.com/Park.Mckinley.01/SusanJurkonisMemorialTournament

[Thanks to Kevin Chen for the pics!]


2. REMINDER: 2008 Jenna's Heart Foundation DOUBLES Badminton Open June 14 -15,
2008
Elk Grove Village Pavilion, 1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
http://clbp.webhop.net/JHF2008.pdf



3. 2008 Sunshine State Games
6/14/2008 - 6/15/2008
Southeastern University Rec. Center, Lakeland, FL
Contact: Phillip Ayoung-Chee play@... 954-631-3172
DEADLINE: 6/5/2008

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?page=Events


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1. Jurkonis pics are out:

http://the-reader.webhop.net/gogallery2/main.php/v/events/20080516badminton/
http://the-reader.webhop.net/gogallery2/main.php/v/events/20080517badminton/

Feel free to pass the link to others and to look at the
other albums...

If the server's not responding, try again in a few hours.



2. 2008 US Junior Nationals Host Family Housing and
Transportation Request Form
Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=498



3. NO PLAY at Evanston Badminton Club at Evanston Township High School
There will be no play on Monday May 19 and Wednesday May 21 - the school is
holding a volleyball tournament.

There is no play on Monday May 26 - the school is closed for Memorial Day



4. For those who are relatively new to this list,
please tell your other badminton friends about CLBP


They can sign up at

(Yahoo ID needed)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/

or by emailing

clbp-subscribe@yahoogroups.com


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1. USA Badminton Athletes Receive Invitations to
Participate in the 2008 Olympic Games

Source: http://www.usolympicteam.com/11753_54339.htm



2. Elk Grove Summer Open Badminton Sessions Jun 9 - Aug 22
Prices vary (Check brochure for more details)
Pavilion Gym
1000 Wellington Ave.
Elk grove Village IL 60005

NOTE: Due to the JHF tournament, There will be NO Elk
Grove badminton session on Saturday 6/14/2008 .
Open Session badminton resumes the next Saturday.
Source: http://www.elkgroveparks.org/uploadedFiles/Programs/Summer08.pdf



3. 2008 Jenna's Heart Foundation DOUBLES Badminton Open June 14 -15, 2008
Elk Grove Village Pavilion, 1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
http://clbp.webhop.net/JHF2008.pdf



4. 2007 USA Badminton IRS Form 990 Available For Download
Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=497



5. 2008 US Junior Nationals Host Hotels Update
Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=496



6. Lai leaves big impression
Source:
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/glencoe/sports/highschools/947839,gl-ntbadminton-051\
508-s1.article



7. St. Paul Harding wins third straight badminton state championship
Source: http://www.twincities.com/ci_9263058?nclick_check=1

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1. Watch the Birdie
By Ryan McGee
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3384003

For Americans, badminton means grabbing a $19.98 set at Wal-Mart and
swatting a plastic birdie 'til the burgers are done. But for the
Chinese, it's a sport of 200 mph serves and handcrafted goose-feather
shuttlecocks. Badminton is the toughest ticket at the Beijing Games.
Seriously.

"It's going to be rocking," says U.S. captain Howard Bach, a 2004
Olympian and 29-year-old Vietnamese-American who grew up in San
Francisco. "Americans have no idea. Countries have signature cheers,
crowds throw water bottles and trash at you. It's scary. But when you
realize we're talking about badminton, it's pretty cool, too."

Of the 37 U.S. Summer Olympic teams, none operates on a smaller budget
or is on the wrong end of more jokes than badminton. But with respect
to Michael Phelps and LeBron, no American will compete in an arena as
crazed as badminton's 7,500-seat Beijing University of Technology
Gym—a.k.a. the BUT.

"Going to Beijing is going right into the heart of the badminton
world," says team director Dan Cloppas. Since the sport went Olympic
in 1992, China has won a world-leading 26 medals. "When tickets went
on sale, badminton was the first to sell out."

Bach stunned the badminton world when he paired with Tony Gunawan to
win doubles at the 2005 worlds, the first U.S. medal in international
competition. In Beijing, he will likely compete in mixed doubles, with
21-year-old Eva Lee, winner of a trio of golds at the 2007 Pan Am Games.

"The atmosphere will either be a boost for the Chinese team, or the
pressure will wear them down," Bach says. "If we win, there won't be
any parades back home, but believe me, it will be a big deal."



2. USA Badminton Olympic Team
Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=495



3. Rules to be reassessed after South Korea throws matches
[Interesting! Losing matches on purpose to gain better results...]

Source:
http://www.iht.com/articles/reuters/2008/05/13/sports/OUKSP-UK-BADMINTON-RULES.p\
hp



4.  REMINDER: 2008 Susan Jurkonis Memorial Tournament
May 16th & 17th, 2008
Willowbrook High School
1250 S. Ardmore Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
Deadline May 14, 2008 (THAT'S TODAY!)

Entry form: http://clbp.webhop.net/08sj-entry.pdf
or http://www.midwestbadminton.com/tournaments/2008_SueJurkonis.pdf


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1. IHSA 2007-2008 Finals held on Friday and Saturday. Results are here:
http://www.ihsa.org/activity/bad/2007-08/1result3.htm

In brief:
Team Standings
1, Hinsdale Central, 14. 2, Darien Hinsdale South, New Lenox Lincoln-Way
Central, 12. 4, Tinley Park Andrew, 10.5. 5, Palatine Fremd, 10. 6, Naperville
North, 9.5. 7, Lincolnshire Stevenson, 8.5. 8, Villa Park Willowbrook, 7.5. 9,
Downers Grove North, 7. 10, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights Hersey, 6.5.

Singles
Third Place
Jenna Langhorst, Palatine (Fremd) d. Stephanie Chang, Naperville (North), 21-9
21-18 (third place)
Finals
Karishma Kollipara, Hinsdale (Central) d. Kelly Byar, New Lenox (Lincoln-Way
Central), 21-13 21-10 (championship)

Doubles
Third Place
Samantha Wei & Kerry Sullivan, Lincolnshire (Stevenson) d. Katie Van Grondelle &
Nikki Patel, Palatine (H.S.), 21-19 23-21 (third place)
Finals
Deepa Ramadurai & Anjylla Foster, Darien (Hinsdale South) d. Heather Nisbet &
Ashton Nisbet, Buffalo Grove, 21-12 21-15 (championship)




2. Fast, intense sport of badminton overcoming
skeptics, say state qualifiers in IHSA
competition

Source:
http://www.jg-tc.com/articles/2008/05/12/news/doc4827b63a5466b136891678.txt



3. Karishma dominates at the IHSA Finals:
Article links published in local news papers about Karishma Kollipara's
State Badminton Championship.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/badminton/cs-080510-il\
linois-badminton-state-championship,0,7792805.story

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/badminton/cs-080509-ba\
dminton-state-chicago,0,4694645.story

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-11-bad-refmay11,0,4309053.story

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/preps/938734,CST-SPT-bad09.article

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/preps/943700,CST-SPT-bad11.article

http://www.jg-tc.com/articles/2008/05/10/sports/doc48251d00c72ab795993654.txt

http://www.jg-tc.com/articles/2008/05/08/sports/doc4823c61de5da0018284383.txt

[Thanks to Syam Kollipara for the information]




4. Article in the New York Times discussing the increase in sport injuries among
girls. Mostly about soccer and contact sports but some interesting information
about types of injuries that also affect badminton players such as Knee and
Ankle injuries.

Source: http://tinyurl.com/6c5u7c



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1. 2008 Yonex/OCBC Senior International Badminton Championships
7/11/2008 - 7/13/2008
Orange County Badminton Club, Orange, CA
Contact: Paisan Rangsikitpho paisanr@...
DEADLINE: 6/27/2008
http://www.usabadminton.org/pdf/2008YonexOCBCSrInt.pdf

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?page=Events
Also at: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=494



2. New 2008 USA Badminton Bylaws Approved
http://www.usabadminton.org/pdf/2008_USA_Badminton_Bylaws.pdf

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=491



3. BWF World Training Center Programs Information
BWF World Training Centers Offer Sofia And Guangzhou Program

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=493



4. REMINDER: 2008 Susan Jurkonis Memorial Tournament
May 16th & 17th, 2008
Willowbrook High School
1250 S. Ardmore Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
Deadline May 14, 2008

Entry form: http://clbp.webhop.net/08sj-entry.pdf
or http://www.midwestbadminton.com/tournaments/2008_SueJurkonis.pdf



5. FROM: chris.edginton@...
SUBJECT: Looking to coach high school badminton

I was wondering if anyone on this list knew of a high
school, preferably near to my home on the Northside
(Wrigleyville), that could use an assistant to their
badminton coaching. Suggestions appreciated.

[Please email Chris directly...]



6. Players in the News
Fremd stays in hunt
Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=188728

Hinsdale Central's Kollipara on verge of history
Source:
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/highschool/badminton/cs-080509-ba\
dminton-state-chicago,0,4694645.story

After Wal-Mart, state title is next on agenda
Source:
http://www.jg-tc.com/articles/2008/05/10/sports/doc48251d00c72ab795993654.txt

Burnett plays well for Huskies at state
Source:
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/oakpark/sports/highschools/942557,op-opbad-050908-s1\
.article

Lincoln-Way C. tied for first place
Source:
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/sports/942362,4_2_JO10_STATEBAD_S1\
.article

LWC, Andrew all tied up at the top
Source:
http://www.southtownstar.com/sports/highschools/942460,051008sptbadminton.articl\
e

Results
http://www.ihsa.org/activity/bad/index.htm


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1. Elk Grove Village Gym at the Pavillion will not be having open badminton the
following weekends due to facility rentals:
5/10/08 (this weekend)
5/17/08
5/24/08
After that date Saturday Morning Badminton is booked into October. More
information on the open gym location is at:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/clbp/database?method=reportRows&tbl=2


Dont forget the JHF Doubles Tournament on June 14, 15 at the same location. More
information at:
http://clbp.webhop.net/JHF2008.pdf

[Thanks to Mike Wick, Athletics Coordinator, Elk Grove Park District for the
heads up!]



2. Marblehead Youth Badminton gains in popularity

"...Five years ago, eight youngsters signed up for
the fledgling North Shore Junior Badminton
Association. Today, under the auspices of
Marblehead Youth Badminton (MYB), its ranks have
swelled to an estimated 80-100 participants...."

[Impressive!]

Source:
http://www.wickedlocal.com/swampscott/sports/x1929889561/Marblehead-Youth-Badmin\
ton-gains-in-popularity


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2008 Jenna's Heart Foundation DOUBLES Badminton Open  June 14 -15, 2008
Elk Grove Village Pavilion, 1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Registration Forms are here:
http://the-reader.webhop.net/JHF2008.pdf

NOTE: This is a fund and awareness raising tournament. ALL proceeds from this
tournament will go to the Jenna Heart Foundation! Please tell your
friends - Badminton For a Cause!

Jenna's Heart Foundation is a non-profit organization that is primarily
dedicated to raise awareness, primarily fund research and find a cure for Retts
Syndrome. Rett syndrome is a neurological disorder, which affects brain
development and is seen almost exclusively in females. A child with RS is
usually born healthy and shows a normal early period of development, until
around 6 to 18 months, when there is a slowing down or stagnation of skills. A
period of regression then follows when the girl may lose communication skills
and purposeful use of her hands.  Little victims also often suffer from a
condition called apraxia, which restricts motor movements, meaning that these
girls often cannot walk, feed themselves or focus. Girls with RS also often
suffer from seizures, scoliosis and disorganized breathing patterns. Estimates
predict that one in 15,000 girls will be born with RS.

http://www.jennasheartfoundation.org
http://www.rettsyndrome.org/

As badminton players and fans this is a great opportunity to participate and
contribute to a worthy cause while doing one the things we love!
Please join us.

Where: Elk Grove Village Pavilion, 1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

When: June 14, 15 (Sat, Sun) 2008

Events: DOUBLES with ABC  & Recreational Levels.(Womens, Mens, Seniors >=40,
Juniors =<18) Play in maximum of Three Events.

Format: ABC & Recreational drop-flight. 20 Teams maximum in each event.
Recreational level may be combined with ABC if not enough teams.

Scoring: 3 x 21 rally scoring.

Registration:  $30 for the first event, $10 for each additional event. - $20 for
the first event, $10 for each additional event for those =<18 yrs of age.
Maximum of 3 events allowed. No refund after June 7th, 2008, unless the event is
canceled.

!! Please add any Donation to JHF on the same check: Increments of $5.  !!
JHF is a 501c3 registered organization

Prizes: Cash to winners in the ABC Division. Recreational Division  is awarded
trophies or medals.

Deadline: Entry accompanied by payment must be postmarked on or before 06/01/08.
An additional $5 will apply to late entries. Entries for doubles are considered
'received' upon receipt of both partners entries. First 50 registrants shall
receive a t-shirt.

Send Forms and Make checks payable to
Jenna's Heart Foundation
P.O. Box 350197,  Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Registration Forms are here:
http://the-reader.webhop.net/JHF2008.pdf

Schedule 06/14/08 Sat
8:30am Registration for MD/WD
9:00am MD/WD matches begin
11:30am Mixed doubles, Senior & Junior Events registration
12:00pm XD, Senior & Junior events begin
5:00pm End of last match

06/15/08 Sun 9:00am All Finals & Any Remaining Matches
* Note: ABC and Recreational Matches are played at the same time.

Contact: For more information contact Freddie Bassig Ph # 1 (773) 600-3910
and e-mail:
freddiebassig@...

Registration form and further details are here:
http://the-reader.webhop.net/JHF2008.pdf

! Please add any Donation to JHF on the same check: Increments of $5.  !!

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1. Friendship Teams Forming
The Osaka Ladies Badminton Federation of Japan is bringing their fourteenth
Annual International Friendship Ladies Team Badminton Tournament to the United
States October 17-19, 2008, at the Orange County Badminton Club in Orange,
California. The format will be a ladies doubles team format with 6 to 8 ladies
per team. The tournament will run pool play feeding into a main draw
competition.

Events will be A Zone with Advanced level teams of any age; B Zone with all
players 55 and under; C Zone with all players 56 to 65; and D Zone with all
players 66 and older. Age requirements must be met for Zones B-D as of October
17, 2008. The cost will run $200.00 per team, and the entry deadline is August
1, 2008.

Check your calendar !! The Midwest would like to have as many teams as we can
muster for this great one-time event! If you have interested players, now's the
time to start organizing your team. Each team will need a team
manager/supervisor, a team captain, and a team name like Badminton Beauties, USA
Pacific, Shuttle Smashers, etc. If you are interested in being on a team but
don't know of a team or others who might be on a team, we need to know of your
interest so we can put teams together. Please contact Mary Ann Bowles,
314-487-7187, maryannbowles@... to let us know of your interest so we can
organize teams. Let's go for the gold in October!

More details are linked below.

If you are in the Chicago Area and want to be part of a team, also contact Gena
Fite at gena_fite@...

More details at:
http://midwestbadminton.com/news.asp#24
http://midwestbadminton.com/news.asp#26

and entry forms are also hosted by CLBP at:
http://the-reader.webhop.net/2008us-osakaprinciplepoints.doc
http://the-reader.webhop.net/08_euf_osaka_entry_form.xls

[Thanks to Gena and Mary Ann for the heads up!]



2. Players in the news
"Meet Rachel Cliburn of Stevenson High...

She has been a four-year member of the
school's badminton program, and is playing No. 1
singles this spring.

She ranks No. 4 academically in Waukegan High's
senior class of nearly 900..."

Source:
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/newssun/sports/bonato/920160,5_2_WA29_EXTRAPO\
INT_S1.article



3. Badminton Photography
These are photographs of Illinois High School Athletes available for purchase.
Scroll down at the bottom of:
http://www.ihsa.org/activity/bad/index.htm

"IHSA Tournament Photography by VIP"

[Nice action shots!]



4. HS Badminton Summer Camp schedules!
Check:
http://the-reader.webhop.net/HSBadmintonSummerCampSchedules.xls

[Thanks to Victor Hirano for compiling the information!]



5. Athlete Representative to the Nominating and Governance Committee
"...USA Badminton is seeking a qualified athlete
nominee to serve on the initial Nominating and
Governance Committee that will select the new USA
Badminton Board of Directors...."

Source: http://www.usabadminton.org/page.asp?Page=News&iID=490



6. An interesting use of statistics to market a sport
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080501/ap_on_re_us/swimming_blacks

[Any badminton examples for possible marketing use?
Possible sample stats: 85% of badminton players live beyond 95, 98%
  of female active badminton players age 70 and over have NO osteoporosis...
If you find something, please email us the links at clbp-owner@yahoogroups.com
]


7. Long/Interesting rallies
http://youtube.com/?v=xJsuX-J0fyY
http://youtube.com/?v=mj4HfD3Gotw



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