ETOBICOKE, ON – The Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning Athletic Department is proud to announce that it will be hosting the 2009 CCAA Men’s & Women’s Badminton National Championships on March 5 – 7, 2009.

This three day event will engage the best collegiate men’s and women’s badminton players from across the country.  The event is set to begin on Thursday, March 5, 2009 and will continue through to Saturday, March 7, 2009, with the gold medal games starting at 2:00 pm. The venue is the Humber Athletic Centre in Etobicoke, which has been host to three CCAA National Championship events over the past 8 years.

“Our organizing committee has a great deal of experience in hosting national events , and we are excited with the challenge of raising the bar yet again,” noted Doug Fox, Tournament Chair. “Badminton is new to us, but we are certain that our celebrated hospitality will make all feel welcome, and that our facilities will be exceptional.”

Represented associations will include the BCCAA – British Columbia, ACAC – Alberta, ACAA – Atlantic, and the host OCAA – Ontario. The OCAA will have two teams competing. The OCAA team will be comprised of gold medal winning players from provincial play. The OCAA Host team will include players from Humber that have successfully advanced through regional play, and selected silver medalists.

Tournament Schedule

Thursday, March 5/09

• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm      Round 1
• 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm      Round 2
• 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm      Round 3

Friday, March 6/09

• 11:00 am - 1:00 pm     Round 4
• 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm      Round 5
• 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm      Medal Semi Finals

Saturday, March 7/09

• 11:00 am – 2:00 pm     Bronze Medal & Fifth & Sixth matches
• 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm    Gold Medal Matches

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