(Cornwall, Ont. - February 25, 2009) The CCAA is pleased to announce and congratulate the following athletes who will be attending the 2009 CCAA Badminton National Championship host by Humber College from March 5-7, 2009. The Championship consists of Provincial Champions from the four participating conferences, a host team, and a wildcard team.

The ACAC was awarded the wildcard position. Following an outstanding performance at last year’s Nationals, the British Columbia Colleges’ Athletic Association (BCCAA) will look to maintain its national supremacy.

Competing in the men’s singles are the following:

• Shawn Zhang - Douglas College (BCCAA Champion)
• Dan Kai - NAIT(ACAC Champion)
• Raymond Wong - Humber College (OCAA  Champion)
• Ryan MacIntosh - University of King’s College (ACAA Champion)
• Mark Wong - Humber College (OCAA host)
• Jie Yung Sim - Concordia University College (ACAC wildcard)

Competing in the women’s singles are the following:

• Lynn Haung - Douglas College (BCCAA Champion)
• Yang Sun - Northern NAIT(ACAC Champion)
• Jody Carruthers - Cambrian College (OCAA Champion)
• Elysia Atkinson - Holland College (ACAA Champion)
• Karen Ng - Georgian College (OCAA host)
• Ogul Kaltakci - NAIT (ACAC wildcard)

Competing in the men’s doubles are the following:

• Alving Lau and Chi Lin Li - Douglas College (BCCAA Champions)
• Jon Vandervet and Alan Chow - Concordia U. (ACAC Champions)
• Alang Luangrath and Charlie Lay - Humber College (OCAA  Champions)
• Brent Barkhouse and Justin Barkhouse -  Mount Allison U. (ACAA Champions)
• Simon Yip and Ben Wong -  Centennial College (OCAA host)
• Darren Hong and Benson Chan - Mount Royal (ACAC wildcard)

Competing in the women’s doubles are the following:

• Stephanie Ko and Melody Liang - Douglas College (BCCAA Champions)
• Reshma Bhambhani and Grace Box - Concordia U. (ACAC Champions)
• Samatha Sheppard and Heather Shultz - Cambrian College (OCAA Champions)
• Heather Murray and Carrie Murray - Mount Allison U. (ACAC Champions)
• Rosanna U and Selina Koa -Humber College (OCAA host)
• Lindsay Bell and Ashley Dixon - Mount Royal College (ACAC wildcard)

Competing in the mixed doubles are the following:

• Andy Cheung and Amy Leung - Doulas College (BCCAA Champions)
• Joey Vandervet and Sinead Cheah - NAIT (ACAC Champions)
• Mike Del Fante and Kayla Odorizzi - Cambrian College (OCAA Champions)
• Ariel Aucoin and Julien Leblanc - U. of Ste. Anne (ACAA Champions)
• Jordan Brooks and Julianne Clifford - Fanshawe College (OCAA host)
• Jonathan Chang and Natalie Neumann -NAIT (ACAC wildcard)

Humber College is pleased to bring you the latest news, results and developments within the 2009 CCAA National Badminton Championships on their official website – http://www.humberathletics.ca/ccaabadminton/

Make sure to visit their website and add the link to your Favourites page!

The CCAA and the Host Organizing Committee would like to thank our national sponsors for their support and efforts in making these Championships possible, including Black Knight – Official Badminton Equipment Supplier of the CCAA, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, WestJet and Sport Canada.

For more information on the 2009 CCAA Badminton Championship, please contact:

Jim Bialek, Sports Information Director
Humber Athletics
416.675.6622 Ext, 4539
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www.humberathletics.ca/ccaabadminton

The Canadian Colleges Athletic Association is a national sport organization that enriches the lives of student-athletes through intercollegiate competition.

Colette Struthers                                                                  
CCAA Communications and Events Coordinator               
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