Junior badminton stars from across Australia are heading to Ballarat in regional Victoria for the YONEX U13/U17 Australian National Team and Individual Championships 2024.
Held at the Ken Kay Badminton Stadium from September 26 – October 2, the first three days of the tournament will see states and territories compete within the Teams event for June Bevan (U17) and Pat Daw OAM (U13) Trophies, followed by the Individual event from Sunday September 29.
“It’s going to be another fantastic week in regional Victoria for the 2024 edition of the YONEX U13/U17 Australian National Team and Individual Championships,” Badminton Australia Chief Executive Officer Tjitte (TJ) Weistra said.
“What is going to make the week even more special is having the U13 Teams competing for the inaugural Pat Daw OAM Trophy, named after Pat Daw, who has been integral to the overall success of the U13 age group in Australia.
“In addition, U13 players will also be in contention to be awarded the inaugural Rhonda Cator Sportsperson Trophy, in recognition of Ballarat Badminton Association stalwart Rhonda Cator who has been involved with our sport for decades as a player, coach and manager.”
The Trophy is presented at the end of the U13 Team and Individual competition to the player who exhibits overall leadership, fairness, teamwork and respect.
Within the U17s, players will be in the running to receive the Val Nesbitt Sportsperson Trophy.
In addition to watching some of Australia’s best junior badminton stars in action, Badminton Australia encourages all players and attendees to explore the great sites across the City of Ballarat.
“The greatest part of holding events in Ballarat is there are so many fantastic tourism and hospitality venues to visit in between matches,” TJ said.
“Whether it is soaking up the natural beauty of Lake Wendouree, enjoying one of the many hospitality offerings or panning for gold at everyone’s favourite Sovereign Hill – I know you won’t be disappointed.”
Badminton Australia would like to extend its sincere thanks to our sponsors and partners YONEX, Victoria State Government, City of Ballarat, and to the Ballarat Badminton Association.
