A long running event on the Badminton Canterbury Calendar, this event was (prior to 2017) held as the ANZAC Tournament. With the changing national event schedule and modern school terms, it was decided to bring the event forward to mid March, and become known as the St Paddy’s Tournament. Having a wide appeal to many players the event caters for Juniors, Adults, and Masters alike with an A Grade (open) section and a B grade section. This event is right at the start of the season, and is also used by the Canterbury Selectors to help choose our senior squads.
Who can/should enter?
- Anyone wanting to be considered in a senior Canterbury Rep team
- A grade is suitable for our senior rep players, players in Doubles 1, and top junior players
- B grade is suitable for those in Doubles 2, B grade, Masters, and up and coming junior players
Players can enter one, two or all three events (singles / doubles / mixed) and while it is encouraged to have your own partner, we can accept “partner required” entries where we will do our best to place you with someone.
How does the event run?
Play starts at 6.30pm on Friday night and will run no later than 11pm, starting again at 9am on Saturday morning until the conclusion of the finals later that day. Singles, doubles and mixed through to finals stage will be played throughout the time, with the finals happening after 4pm on Saturday. An exact schedule of events will be published after entries have closed. Players should ensure they have completed an off-court warm up and ready to go by their start time.
It is expected that all players are available to umpire when called upon to do so.
