There are many benefits to being a member of the OTTAWA and DISTRICT BADMINTON ASSOCIATION - the most important is that you are supporting the sport. BADMINTON is played by more people than almost any other sport in Canada either via the school system, both elementary , high school and university or via the various types of structured play areas such as, clubs, continuing education, community centres, parks and recreation programs etc.. In order that the maximum enjoyment is attained by all participants in the sportof BADMINTON a great commitment is made to the organization and promotion of the sport both by paid and volunteer workers. Apart from the opportunity to help give direction to the sport in this region you as a member benefit from the opportunity to participate in:

• CLINICS -how to COACH -how to UMPIRE - how to PLAY better
• JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
• BADMINTON ORGANIZATION
• BADMINTON PROMOTION
• INTER CLUB PLAY
• TOURNAMENT PLAY AT VARIOUS LEVELS
• CLUB INSURANCE via THE ONTARIO BADMINTON ASSOCIATION

ODBA Sports Experts Discount Card

The card entitles a member of an ODBA club to receive discounts at local Ottawa Sports Experts stores:

St.Laurent Shopping Centre, 741-3727
Rideau Shopping Centre , 237-5760
Bayshore Shopping Centre, 829-7680

1. 50% off restringing*
2. 20% off racquets*
3. 20% off grips, shuttles, accessories*
4. 20% off footwear*
   (*off the regular price only)