June Newsletter
AUCKLAND FEATHERS NEWSLETTER
June 2025
Kia ora Feathers whānau,
As we welcome the crisp days of June, we’re excited to bring you this month’s edition of the Auckland Feathers Newsletter! Whether you’re smashing birdies on the court or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone to look forward to.
This month, we’re diving into all things tournament season — with key dates, tournament details, and what to expect on the big day. We’re also introducing new membership options to better suit your lifestyle and playing preferences, plus a roundup of our upcoming social events that you won’t want to miss.
So grab your warmest hoodie, get your racquet ready, and read on to stay in the loop with all that’s happening in our vibrant Feathers community!
Ngā mihi,
The Auckland Feathers Committee
June Club Social – Laser Strike + Thai BYO Dinner
Date: 5PM, Saturday 28th June
Time & Location:
Laser Strike at Megazone Ponsonby
Dinner at a local Thai BYO afterwards
Get ready to unleash your competitive streak off the court with a round of laser strike, followed by delicious Thai food and good company!
🎟️ Tickets: $28 – available now HERE or on our booking page.
Keep an eye out on our events page for any updates to the event. Spaces are limited, so grab your spot today!
TOURNAMENTS
Internal Tournament 2025
Our Internal Tournament is back and bigger than ever! We are excited to announce there is at least $1500 of prizes! Find your partner and start practicing!
📅 Date: Sat 12 July, 9AM to 5PM
📍 Venue: Auckland Badminton Association, 99 Gillies Avenue, Epsom
💸 Cost: $60 (includes lunch)
This will be held as open doubles as usual. We are wanting to include as many of our loyal Feathers as possible, so entry this year is open to:
Feathers 2025 Members
Feathers 2024 Members
If you have played regularly throughout 2024 or 2025 but couldn’t become a member due to circumstances. (This is subject to approval by the Tournament team so please email us at badminton@aucklandfeathers.com to check)
This year we are enforcing strict guidelines around the grading - you can’t enter a grade lower than you play during our club play. This includes when playing with a partner of different grades, you must enter the higher grade. If you aren’t sure what grade to play in, please send us an email or approach a Committee member.
See more information and buy your tickets HERE
Afterparty plans will be shared on our social media later. Keep an eye out!
Aotearoa Rainbow Interclub Tournament
📅 Date: Sat 09 August
Our friends from the Wellington Racqueeters are hosting our annual Aotearoa Rainbow Inter-Club Tournament this year on Saturday 9th August.
Start to plan your trip now!
If you are interested, please help them out to manage numbers and fill out this quick form HERE
Trans-Tasman Tournament 2025 Sydney
📅 Date: Sat 25 October
Start planning for the highlight of the year! Tickets to be released shortly.
Exciting News – New Membership Options Now Available!
Here at Auckland Feathers, we’re always listening to our community — and we’ve heard you loud and clear! While our Full-Year and Half-Year memberships remain available, we understand that flexibility matters. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce new membership options designed to better suit your lifestyle, schedule, and level of commitment.
Ready to save more, play more, and level up your game? Sign up to Auckland Feathers membership and enjoy:
Reduced rates (As low as $6 per session with a full year membership)
Free coaching
Tournaments
Court booking perks