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USA Badminton Tournament Volunteers

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Don Fry (a badminton instructor and organizer here in Tucson), needs some volunteers to aid with facilites management of the upcoming USA Badminton Senior Nationals which will be held here in Tucson. See this link to read more about it. This could be a good way for you to watch some badminton and get involved with the game from a logistical point of view.
He says:

The process of securing volunteers to help with the USABadminton Senior Nationals has gone well. I am almost complete with the project. I have a few hours that need to be filled to be completely done. If you can help me with these time slots I would be eternally grateful.

I need a floor sweeper for
Thursday May 17th from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and11:45 to 2: 45 p.m.
Friday May 18th from 11:45 to 2: 45 p.m.

The hospitality room is completely scheduled except for the following times:
Thursday May 17th  Two people from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday May 18th one person from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sat. May 19th, I will need two people from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

If you are a player or a spectator who  plans to be in the gym during that time and think you could spare an hour according to the above times please email me: don.jackie(at)gmail.com  NOTE: replace (at) with @

Many thanks to all those who have already  committed to volunteer to help out with this event.

want a badminton job?

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I stumbled upon this on the BWF’s website. Not really local, but it might appeal to someone from Tucson who fancies working in Malaysia with an international staff!

Friday, February 10, 2012 – Badminton World Federation

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) are on a search for talented and dynamic individuals with a passion for the sport to fill three vacancies at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The BWF headquarters is situated at the heart of the shopping and entertainment district in Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Bintang. The successful applicants will join a multi-cultural team of staff from Canada, Denmark, England, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

With the rapid commercial growth and grassroots development of the sport, challenging opportunities in the Events, Development and Communications departments at the BWF are available for candidates with suitable skills set, relentless dedication and a positive can-do attitude.

The job specifications of these vacancies are available on this page, do note the application deadlines for each position.

A small number of internship positions are also available from time to time throughout the year in these departments for those aspiring to work in sports management and administration, and in search of some relevant experience and exposure. Typically, shared accommodation and a monthly stipend will be available for selected interns.

Do contact the relevant departments below for details of the intern specifications and potential intern projects:

Events – Mr Darren Parks (d.parks@bwfbadminton.org)

Development – Mr Stuart Borrie (s.borrie@bwfbadminton.org)

Communications – Ms Jan Lin (j.lin@bwfbadminton.org)