What is the O.D.B.A.

 

The O.D.B.A. or more correctly the OTTAWA and DISTRICT BADMINTON ASSOCIATION is an organization of Badminton Clubs in the Eastern Ontario  Region who have come together to work for the greater enjoyment of their members and to enhance the sport of BADMINTON outside the confines of their own clubs.

The Ottawa & District Badminton Association works for the sport in the areas of Badminton promotion, organization, liaison etc. and all facilities where the sport is played are benefiting both directly and indirectly.

AFFILIATED CLUBS benefit from services such as:

·     PLAYER COACHING CLINICS

·     CHAMPIONSHIPS

·     NEWSLETTERS

·     PRODUCT DISCOUNTS

·     UPMIRE/COACHING CERTIFICATION

·     Junior traing

·     Badminton administration service coordinattion

NON-AFFILIATED CLUBS directly benefit from services such as:

·     ADDITIONAL VISIBILIY FOR THE CLUB

·     PLAYER AND SPORT PROMOTION

The OTTAWA and DISTRICT BADMINTON ASSOCIATION currently is composed of clubs in the following areas: ROCKLAND, DEEP RIVER, PETAWAWA, PEMBROKE, RENFREW, BECKWITH, CARLETON PLACE, GLOUCESTER, ORLEANS, OTTAWA, NEPEAN, KANATA, and includes Recreational, Competitive and Educational clubs.

The OTTAWA and DISTRICT BADMINTON ASSOCIATION has a membership of over 2,000 players and is a member of, and directly affiliated with the ONTARIO BADMINTON ASSOCIATION , BADMINTON CANADA and the INTERNATIONAL BADMINTON FEDERATION.