Tournaments & Events

This page is for external tournaments and other events that may be of interest to club members.

End of Year Celebration!

Kia ora everyone!

Please come and join us for our end of year Xmas party in the Garden Bar at The Grand on Courtney place on Sunday 14th December from 5.30pm!

Use the form below to register, tickets are $15 per person, which goes towards some kai and your first drink. Partners welcome! You can also use the form to nominate people for this year’s Racqueteers Awards, how fun!! Dress with some festive flair (if you want to!).

Registration link: https://forms.gle/7sbHtNEm77vKmVe17

We look forward to seeing you at The Grand to celebrate another great year of badminton for the Club. If you have any questions please just chat to anyone from the Committee.

Cheers,
The Racqueteers Committee

Aotearoa Rainbow Inter-Club 2025

The Aotearoa Rainbow Inter-Club Tournament 2025

Wellington is proud to be hosting the Aotearoa Rainbow Inter-Club Tournament this August. This will be a doubles tournament, with a double-elimination format and graded A, B, and C. The format and grading is similar to the Trans-Tasman tournament.

We will be battling it out during the day with our whanau from Auckland and Christchurch. This will be followed by an awards ceremony and then a night on the town!

WHEN?

Saturday August 9 2025

8.30am – 5pm

WHERE?

Badminton Wellington Centre

1 Ruahine Street

Hataitai, Wellington

Awards/After Party: venue tbc

Cost:

Early Bird (before 19 July) $35 (tourney only)/$60 (tourney & Awards/After Party),
Then $45/$70.

You can register for the tournament via this link: https://forms.gle/wzMQcMihQvV1WU438

We can’t wait to see you there!

Internal Tournament 10 May 2025

Racqueteers internal tourney from 9 – 5pm

We will be runnng an internal tournament on the 10th of May. There will be three grades; A, B, and C. We will need at least 6 pairs in a grade for it to go ahead. The cost for entry is $25, this will go towards court costs, shuttles, and some snacks for lunch. If you would be intertested in a drinks/dinner event afterwards, please let us know on the registration form as well!

If you have any questions, please just message me (Craig) or chat to me at any Club Session. If you don’t have a partner, we can help find you one. The registration form link is HERE, go on, get involved!! See you on court soon!

Internal Tournament 27 July 2024

Racqueteers internal tourney from 12 – 5pm

We will be runnng an internal tournament on the 27th of July. There will be three grades; A, B, and C. We will need at least 6 pairs in a grade for it to go ahead. The cost for entry is $20, this will go towards court costs, shuttles, and some pizza and snacks for lunch. If you would be intertested in a drinks/dinner event afterwards, please let us know on the registration form as well!

Trans-Tasman Tournament 2024

Hosted by Melbourne Smashers!

The annual Trans-Tasman Tournament will be in Melbourne this year, hosted by our sister club – The Melbourne Smashers! The tournament will be on Saturday 2nd of November, with a party afterwards to celebrate the winners of the competition as well as the Smashers’ 10 year anniversary! There are a number of links to deals for tickets and accommodation in the pdf document below. If you have any questions about the TT tournament, please feel free to chat to Craig or any of the other committee members at any point. Go on, get amongst it!

Smashers Trans-Tasman Info Doc

Aotearoa Rainbow Inter-Club 2024

The Aotearoa Rainbow Inter-Club Tournament 2024

Our friends at Auckland Feathers will be hosting the tournament this year, on Saturday 24th of August! More details and ticketing information can be found HERE! Save the date!

Aotearoa Rainbow Inter-Club 2023

The Aotearoa Rainbow Inter-Club Tournament 2023

Wellington is proud to be hosting the first Aotearoa Rainbow Inter-Club Tournament this October. This will be a doubles tournament, with a double-elimination format and graded A, B, C (and possibly beginners). The format and grading is similar to the Trans-Tasman tournament.

We will be battling it out during the day with our whanau from Auckland and Christchurch. This will be followed by an awards ceremony and then a night on the town!

WHEN?

Saturday October 21st 2023

8.30am – 5pm

WHERE?

Badminton Wellington Centre

1 Ruahine Street

Hataitai, Wellington

Awards/After Party: Private space at MishMosh on Courtney Place

Cost:

Early Bird (before 20 September) $35 (tourney only)/$60 (tourney & Awards/After Party),
Then $45/$70.

You can register for the tournament via this link: https://forms.gle/BJSgcGbFoUW74QnWA

We can’t wait to see you there!

We are very grateful for support from:

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Rainbow Games 2024 – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Get ready to unleash your true colours and be part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most extraordinary celebration of diversity and athleticism! The Rainbow Games 2024 (5-11 April 2024) thrives on the values of Turangawaewae (place and belonging), Manamotuhake (self-determination), Hauroa (enhancing wellness), and Manaakitanga (supported approach), welcoming rainbow people and allies from near and far. We are thrilled to announce that registrations for the highly anticipated Rainbow Games 2024 are now open.

Badminton (6-8 April 2024) is taking place at The Trusts Arena and is one of 14 sports among the kaleidoscope of sports and activities at the inaugural Rainbow Games 2024. The multisport Games promises a dazzling extravaganza that will leave participants exhilarated and inspired. With social and competitive divisions available across Open and female-identifying disciplines, there truly is something for everyone. For badminton, that means the A, B, C and D grading will apply across the following disciplines:

Open Singles
Female-identifying Doubles
Open Doubles
Female-identifying Doubles
Mixed Doubles

Open refers to all genders and identities. Female-identifying refers to cisgender, transgender, and non-binary AFAB.

The rainbow shines its light on all participants, regardless of their own colourful expressions and identities. Participants do not have to identify as LGBTQI+ to join in the fun and excitement. And here’s a delightful surprise to brighten your day: the limited-time Early Bird offer is now live.

You can Register HERE

Key Dates

Rainbow Games 2024: 5-11 April 2024
Badminton Dates: Saturday 6 – Monday 8 April 2024
Location: The Trusts Arena
Opening Ceremony: Friday 5 April 2024
Closing Ceremony: Thursday 11 April 2024

The Rainbow Games 2024 is more than just a sporting competition — it’s a chance to make new connections, challenge yourself, celebrate inclusion in sports and make memories for a lifetime.

Please note:

Feather shuttlecocks will be used.
The tournament format will be decided once final entry numbers are confirmed. Please indicate your classification accurately so that we can guarantee a fair tournament that correctly reflects everyone’s skill level.
In the event of insufficient registrations for any given competition, we reserve the right to merge competitions or to move participants to another competition. We will inform you through email should this be the case.
If you want to participate in the doubles, but don’t have a partner, please write partner required when prompted once full registrations open. Otherwise, please ensure you confirm your partner during the registration stage.
Participants must be 18+ by Friday 5 April 2024 to take part. Find out more in our terms and conditions. More information will be available soon.
View the FAQs here

Participants can also look forward to unifying with pride through the official merchandise and apparel partner of the event, PURE Athletic, as they offer a vibrant range of gear to showcase your rainbow spirit.

For more information and to register for the Rainbow Games 2024, visit our official website at www.rainbowgames.co.nz. Be sure to follow Rainbow Games 2024 on Facebook and Instagram for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and a peek into the world awaiting you at the Games.

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Trans-Tasman Tournament – Perth 2023
This year’s TT tournament will be held in Perth. For more information about registering etc. please check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1332112100686719/?ref=newsfeed
If you’re interested in going, or would like to know more about what a TT tournement is like, please come and chat to any of the committee members.

All details to be found at:

https://www.westernswifts.com.au/ttt