Northern Tasmanian Badminton Association

This is the web site for the Northern Tasmanian Badminton Association. Situated in Tasmania Australia. Play badminton socially, competitively or just for fun. It is a great game to keep you fit and active.

Northern Tasmanian Badminton Association is responsible for the promotion and development of Badminton as a competitive sport in Tasmania. Badminton is a game or sport similar to lawn tennis, but is played with a high net and a shuttlecock. The word "Badminton" was named after Badminton House, the Duke of Beaufort's home in Gloucestershire, England. The first rules of the game were written in 1873 in India by the British. During the 1870s and 1880s Badminton was a very popular game in both India and England, although more as a recreational outdoor pastime, rather than a sport. Albert Hall, London, hosted the first professional Open Badminton Tournament in 1979. Badminton become a full medal sport at the Barcelona XXV Olympiad in 1992.

More than 1.1 billion viewers around the world watched Badminton's Olympic debut on television. Badminton is considered by many to be one of the worlds fastest and most dynamic racquet game or sport. Interest and participation in Badminton has grown substantially over the years. It is now the fifth most popular sport with more than 200 million players worldwide. As an outdoor sport, it is a game that can be played socially as a recreational pastime; competitively as a member of a local Club; or just for fun with friends and family.

With the demise of most affiliated clubs players can either submit their names to be in a pool system. (forms are available by ringing NTBA Secretary on 6393 6467, or can be download from our site, and if clubs wish they can submit teams.

Forms needs to be returned to Sheila Bird, Secretary NTBA

If you would like to contact the Northern Tasmanian Badminton Association email the Secretary at sheilabird@netspace.net.au
Download 2009 Pennant Nomination Form
Download 2009 NTBA Pooled Individual Player Form