The
Richmond Badminton Club was founded in the 1950s when we played
at the RCA Forum on Sea Island (by the Vancouver airport).
During
the 1960s, many of our members came from Canadian Pacific Airlines
and BC Packers with some distinguished members which included
the former mayor of Richmond, Gil Blair and city counciller, Bill
Cannel. They were a tremendous help to the Club's infant years
and helped to establish a strong connection with the city's Leisure
Services and provided a high profile for badminton in Richmond.
With the increased popularity of the sport, the Club was able,
with the assistance from the City, to add Sunday to its original
Tuesday and Thursday sessions.
Since
the RCA Forum is within the development zone of the Vancouver
Airport Authority, the Club, with the help of the City, moved
to Anderson Elementary School gym in January of 1997. With this
move, the original four courts at RCA Forum was reduced to the
three courts available at Anderson School which reduces the membership
and available guest spots for each session.
The
Club is run by volunteer Executives who are elected by the general
membership every two years. The members enjoy a social and competitive
environment with an ever-growing waiting list. A coaching program
for junior players was developed with volunteer coaches from the
membership in conjunction with the City. Please see Development
for further details. |
