HAVE A SMASHING NIGHT WHILE DONATING TO A GREAT CAUSE – STARSHIP CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
North Harbour badminton community, get behind this great cause and support Starship Hospital while having the opportunity to play badminton with and/or against a sports star. If you are not a player and still want to be a spectator, a gold coin donation will get you in the door. There will also be an auction with many items including signed playing shirts, badminton product and so much more. Dig deep and get involved for such a great cause.
A MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANISERS…
As part of the BARFOOT & THOMPSON New Zealand Open we are holding a charity night to raise funds for the Starship Foundation – SMASHING FOR STARSHIP, this is also the official opening of the tournament; there will be some of the stars of the tournament on-hand to sign autographs, shirts etc
The night will include people playing doubles matches (partners drawn) on the match courts, there will be some guest/sports star players who you will be able to bid for as a playing partner
Matches will be 15 minutes long
Players will need to wear appropriate playing clothing, non-marking shoes and supply their own badminton racket
There are changing rooms and showers at the venue
All players and supporters will be provided with a great night of entertainment, finger food and beverages concluding the evening with two main draw feature mixed doubles matches
There will also be an auction during the evening with some awesome packages up for grabs including Yonex framed shirts signed by some of the biggest names in world badminton, and some of the new Yonex product to be released
To purchase tickets either as a player or supporter of SMASHING FOR STARSHIP go to: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/smashing-for-starship/auckland/wairau-valley
Any queries please contact Chris McIvor – chris@badminton.org.nz or 027 4574850
The programme for the night is:
This event will double as the official opening of the BARFOOT & THOMPSON New Zealand Badminton Open.
Tuesday 1st May – North Shore Events Centre
5:45pm Doors Open
6:00 Official Opening
6:15 Doubles Games – Rounds 1 & 2
7:00 Auction
7:20 Doubles Games – Rounds 3 & 4
8:30 BARFOOT & THOMPSON New Zealand Open Round 1 Mixed Doubles – 2 feature matches
Looking forward to seeing you there and helping us to raise funds for the STARSHIP FOUNDATION
