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Posted on Monday 26th of February, 2024,
Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to announce a three year partnership with Badminton Victoria, which will bring the AIA Junior State Circuit Tournament to Shepparton for the next three years.
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Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to announce a three year partnership with Badminton Victoria, which will bring the AIA Junior State Circuit Tournament to Shepparton for the next three years.
The event will take place over two days from Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 March 2024. The Shepparton Sports Stadium will host the event, forming part of a series that is played in other regional cities also.
This is the first time Shepparton is hosting this event, which will feature some of the very best young talent in badminton across all of Victoria. The AIA Junior State Circuit Tournament will feature U/15 and U/19 draws, with singles, doubles and mixed doubles being played out across the weekend.
The three year partnership between Council and Badminton Victoria will see the event hosted in Shepparton for the next three years, aiming to strengthen the relationship with local badminton clubs and associations in Greater Shepparton, as well as broaden the region’s sporting event program.
Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said Council is extremely pleased to have another high profile sporting event in the region.
“Badminton is a growing sport and we are proud to host these young athletes and invite them to experience all that Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley has to offer,” he said.
“Having these athletes and their families stay in our city for not only one, but two days of competition, greatly benefits our visitor economy industries and has positive flow on effects for all local businesses as they sleep, eat, explore and play in the region.”
Badminton Victoria CEO Clinton Proctor, spoke highly of the talented youth in their system and what that means for the Greater Shepparton region.
"I am thrilled to announce the upcoming AIA Junior State Circuit 2 Tournament in Shepparton, where we will be showcasing the pinnacle of talent from our associations, clubs and academies who come from all corners of Victoria. Our players, hailing from vibrant communities such as Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Melbourne will be showcasing their talent for everyone to witness,” he said.
“We are delighted to partner with the Greater Shepparton City Council and bring this tournament to the city, our objective at Badminton Victoria is to unpack emerging talent and provide a safe environment for all participants, and we are incredibly excited to share this with the community.
“In line with our commitment to fostering the growth of the sport, we are excited to unveil our newest initiative, the Regional High-Performance Junior Pathway. This strategic approach aims to cultivate young talent in regions like Shepparton, Bendigo, Gippsland and Ballarat, paving the way for the next generation of badminton stars.”
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