Volunteer is needed on May 21 to host the badminton session. This comes with complimentary drop-in that day as a small token of appreciation. Let James know in person if you are able to help.
Planning ahead?
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Apollo Badminton is proud to support the 40th Western Cup this Easter long weekend, and we are giving away swag and prizes in celebration of this annual event.
Pick up a complimentary single drop-in pass at each Western Cup event night while supply lasts. These event nights will be the Thursday night Registration, Friday night Athlete Social, and Saturday night Western Cup Dance. All Western Cup events will take place at the Hyatt Regency Calgary — the host hotel.
In addition, at the Athlete Social on Friday night, you’ll have a chance to win two badminton prize packs as part of the raffle draw.
More importantly, making this year’s Western Cup an extra large event, badminton tournament is returning for the first time in well over a decade! Come see the competitions at Western Canada High School on March 30. Better yet, we have extended the registration so don’t miss your chance to have fun and win some prizes. We are looking for volunteers as well.
Not involved with the Western Cup tournament? Western Cup events are open to all, not only to the athletes. So come on out and enjoy the festivities!
Registration for the Western Cup XL badminton tournament is now open until 22 March! Spots for 16 people or eight teams are remaining!
With the support of Team Edmonton, we are proud to announce and present the return of badminton tournament at Western Cup in well over a decade!
Competitions will be held on Saturday, 30 March 2024 over the Easter long weekend at the 40th edition of Western Cup. We are proud to be part of the milestone celebration of the longest running LGBTQ+ multi-sport festival in North America.
We are excited to have 7-Eleven Canada as an event sponsor. Check them out at a store near you, as well as grab your favourite snack on tournament day.
Mar 26
We are working on an alternative venue for Mar 26. We’ll keep you posted if anything changes. Otherwise we play at Father Lacombe at 8pm.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Volunteer is needed on May 21 to host the badminton session. This comes with complimentary drop-in that day as a small token of appreciation. Let James know in person if you are able to help.
One to two volunteers are needed during the Western Cup tournament on March 30. Whether or not you are registered in the tournament, you can fulfill various tasks here and there. Email us if you are able to help. Example of tasks:
Venue set up
Floor sweep
Signage
Equipment (birdies)
Score keeping / line person
(Door person)
Planning ahead?
Did you know you can subscribe our calendar and look months ahead? Venues are booked months in advance. Go to our Calendar page and click on +GoogleCalendar to add Apollo Badminton dates on your calendar. You will receive reminder alert the day before the event.
Apollo Badminton is proud to host one of only two badminton discovery sessions, and the only one for adults, during Sport Calgary‘s All Sport One City event this February.
As a proud member of Sport Calgary, we are delighted to promote the sport of badminton as one of the most popular and the fastest racket sport on the planet in an LGBTQ+ safe space.
On February 13, one court (the one farthest away from the stage) will be reserved for instructional session for All Sport One City registrants between 7-8pm. You are welcomed to invite friends to reserve a spot on the Sport Calgary website. The session is designed for individuals who have never played the sport. The limited space is open to the general public and it is first come first served. Participation is free, and all equipment is provided for the instructional session.
Registration for the Western Cup XL badminton tournament is now open until 22 March!
With the support of Team Edmonton, we are proud to announce and present the return of badminton tournament at Western Cup in well over a decade!
Competitions will be held on Saturday, 30 March 2024 over the Easter long weekend at the 40th edition of Western Cup. We are proud to be part of the milestone celebration of the longest running LGBTQ+ multi-sport festival in North America.
We are excited to have 7-Eleven Canada as an event sponsor. Check them out at a store nearest you, as well as grab your favourite snack on tournament day.
Planning ahead?
Did you know you can subscribe our calendar and look months ahead? Go to our Calendar page and click on +GoogleCalendar to add Apollo Badminton dates on your calendar. You will receive reminder alert the day before the event.
Competitions will be held on Saturday, 30 March 2024 over the Easter long weekend at the 40th edition of Western Cup. We are proud to be part of the milestone celebration of the longest running LGBTQ+ multi-sport festival in North America.
For the experimental relaunch of the badminton tournament, we will be featuring doubles competition only. We will be capping to 24 pair teams (48 participants), opened to any gender combination, any adult, and any level. We invite badminton players from Calgary, Edmonton, and beyond our province.
If you name a partner during registration you’ll enter the tournament as a team, and keep your partner throughout the whole tournament;
Individual player without a partner will be assigned different partners during preliminary placement round; and paired with a partner in the elimination round based on points accumulated;
There will be opportunity to gain bonus points and/or prizes during the optional round of fun games;
Single elimination round for medals in at most 3 pools based on accumulated points.
Beyond the badminton tournament, the Western Cup festival features a long weekend full of events from Thursday to Sunday. Head to the Western Cup website to learn more.
Did you know you can subscribe our calendar and look months ahead? Go to our Calendar page and click on +GoogleCalendar to add Apollo Badminton dates on your calendar. You will receive reminder alert the day before the event.
Western Cup XL
We will be hosting a badminton tournament during Western Cup XL over the Easter long weekend. Registration opens on January 4. Head to Western Cup website for the registration link.
Competition will be held on Saturday, 30 March 2024 over the Easter long weekend at the 40th edition of Western Cup. We are proud to be part of the milestone celebration of the longest running LGBTQ+ multi-sport festival in North America.
For the experimental relaunch of the badminton tournament, we will be featuring doubles competition only. We will be capping to 24 pair teams (48 participants), opened to any gender combination, any adult, and any level. We invite badminton players from Calgary, Edmonton, and beyond our province.
Registration opens at 7pm on 4th January on the Western Cup website. Detail tournament information will be available at registration.
Join us for a Christmas social and get into the holiday mood. Plus-one, spouse, exes, one-night-stands, FWBs, etc are welcomed.
WHEN Tuesday, 19 December 2023 7:00pm to 10:00pm
WHERE Hounsfield Heights – Briar Hill Community Association (community room and gym) 1928 14 Ave NW Calgary, AB
WHAT – Appetizers and mains will be provided – Non-Alcoholic beverages will be provided – Bring a snack or dessert item to share – Food served at 7:00pm – Gym opens between 7:00-9:00pm for optional badminton (regular drop-in fee applies, or use your passes) – You and your guests may come just for the festivities, which is free. You only have to pay if you are playing badminton – Bring a wrapped gift of about $15 in value for gift exchange game at around 9:30pm (optional) – Random Surprises!? – Bring a board game / party game – GOOD TIMES
Minors are welcomed at the discretion of the parent/guardian due to proximity to adult theme and language.
RSVP on facebook or comment on this post for food order planning.
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December 19
Mark your calendar for our annual holiday gathering event on December 19! Watch for a separate party invite in early December.