Our Association

Our history…a story of passion and commitment. The Bunbury and Districts Badminton Association has a long and proud heritage as an integral part of the South West community, drawing members from towns across the entire South West Region.In the 1960s there were many badminton clubs in the Greater Bunbury area. They each used existing multi-use facilities and intra-club events had to be held in separate facilities at the South West Hall in Spencer Street to handle the number of entrants. Planning for a dedicated specialty badminton facility was first discussed in 1970, and plans were drawn up in consultation with the various clubs, and with the assistance of the (then) Shire of Bunbury. Amenities in the building included toilets and showers, a kitchen, a club and meeting room, and an office. At the time, a loan from the Shire was required to fund the construction of the building, and this was guaranteed at the time by more than 20 members...