Hi everyone!

This is a reminder that the hall will be closed on Thursday, as it’s the 1st of May. 

Moreover the hall will be closed due to holidays on:

• Thursday 29th of May
• Pentecost: Sunday 8th of June

Enjoy the sunny weather,

The committee

Dear juniors,

Important agenda notes:

There won't be any training from April 7th to April 21st for a well-deserved vacation! The last training session of the year will be on June 25th. 

Enjoy your holidays and see you on the 23th of April,

The committee

Dear members,

The hall will be closed this Thursday 3the of April, because unforeseen circumstances. We just received a message from the commune. They will be working in the sports hall.

So see you all on Wednesday to play :),

The committee

Dear Members,

First and foremost, the BIBC committee wishes you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Hall Closure: The Hall will be closed from 24/12/24 - 01/01/25, so the next time we can enjoy our training is on Thursday 02/01/25.

The Annual Raclette Event: This went very well. 13 people attended! Let’s try our best to get 20 people signed up next year. If you missed it, more social events are being planned, don’t worry!

Shuttle Pricing: For once the shuttle price has gone down instead of up, thanks to Miguel! It is now 27.50 euros per tube of Yonex AS20 bought from the club.

BIBC Teams mid-season update: All teams are doing really well this season!!! Just mixed 1 is having a tough time in the top provincial league. All our other teams are currently in 1st place in their leagues.

As always, all team results can be found on ‘badmintonvlaanderen.be’. Simply go to the tab ‘Competities’ and then ‘Vlaams-Brabant.’

Mixed 1: Bottom place 6th in Provincial 1 with many close defeats 3-5.

Mixed 2: 1st place and 2 points ahead in Provincial 3A.

Mixed 3: Tied for 1st place in Provincial 4A.

Ladies: 1st place and 3 points ahead in Provincial 1.

Men’s 1: 1st place and 2 points ahead in Provincial 2B.

Men’s 2: Tied for 1st place in Provincial 3A.

Men’s 3: 1st place and 1 point ahead in Provincial 5A.

All the best,

Smash it!

BIBC Committee

Dear members,

Thanks for being numerous at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)!

Some important deadlines and notes:

1. AGM notes

   You can find the Annual General Meeting notes in attachment. If you would like to have more info about a topic, you can always ask a committee member.

   We are happy to welcome 2 new committee members: Henry and Miguel!

2. Membership fee

   From today, you can pay the membership fee to the clubs bank account BE10 0019 4698 4404:

• Adult membership: 150 euros with note "full name + subs 2024-2025 adult"
• Secondary membership: 100 euros with note "full name + subs 2024-2025 secondary"
• Junior membership: 100 euros with note "full name + subs 2024-2025 junior"
• Family membership: 300 euros with note "full name + subs 2024-2025 family"

The payment deadline is 20the of October. 

3. Mutuality documents

   If you want the club to sign your mutuality paper to reimburse 50 euros from your mutuality for sports. You can give the papers on 2/10, 6/10 or 9/10 to Sarah, Lynn or the junior trainer Gilles. 

4. Closing dates this year:
   - Sunday, 13 October
   - Wednesday, 30 October
   - Thursday, 31 October
   - Sunday, 3 November
   - from 24 December to Wednesday, 1 January 2025 included
5. Interclub info

Following our recent AGM, we discussed some important points regarding the interclub season. We would like to clarify the club’s approach and direction for the season. Please refer to the attached image for the current team structures. These structures may evolve throughout the year based on needs/wants.

• Captain's Role & Responsibilities

  Team captains are entrusted with full authority over their assigned team structures. This means some captains may prioritize competitive play, while others might focus on social games. However, all captains must adhere to the established team structure. Specifically:
  •    Core players (designated as "basic players") have priority.
  •    Backup players are prioritized next.
  •    Players from other teams should only be considered when necessary (when core player and backup player are not available).
  Exceptions: There may be cases where a core or backup player may not wish to play singles, in which case the captain can call on a player from another team to fill the spot.
  Lastly, it’s crucial that captains review player availability and confirm selections promptly. This will help avoid unnecessary scheduling conflicts and ensure smooth coordination throughout the season.

• Prioritization of Interclub Over Tournaments
  As part of our club guidelines, Interclub matches take precedence over tournaments. This means that if there's a scheduling conflict, the club expects you to prioritize Interclub commitments. If you’re unsure about your schedule, please let your captain know as soon as possible.
• The Importance of Team Practice
  To ensure the captain can determine the most effective lineup, it is essential for everyone to be on the court and train together across all categories—Singles, Doubles, and Mixed. Regular team practice helps the captain assess each player's strengths and dynamics, allowing for better decision-making and overall team success.

If you have any question or remarks regarding interclub you can always get in touch with Axel.

6. Home matches on Sunday this year

- 6 Oct: Mixed 2
- 20 Oct: Mens 3
- 27 Oct: Ladies & Mens 3
- 10 Nov: Mens 2
- 17 Nov: Mixed 3 & Mens 1
- 1 Dec: Mixed 1 & Mens 2
- 8 Dec: Ladies, Mixed 3 & Mens 1
- 15 Dec: Mixed 1, Mixed 2, Mens 3

Hope to see you all on court,

The committee,

Arne, Axel, Sarah, Henry, Miguel, Lynn