Play Badminton Kinda

There is a slightly addictive badminton flash game I came across a few weeks back annnnd here is the link!

Studying for finals?  Procrastinate a bit.

BEN

Summer 2010

I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of the new term and that you will all find the time to get away to the beach this summer.

A Few Notes:

Practices are still being held following last terms schedule as far as I am aware.  Some may be a bit scarce due to busy summer schedules and our beloved freshmen not being on campus.  In addition, the national weather service has issued an excessive heat warning on the 2nd floor of the DAC for the remainder of the summer.  So, please prepare for practices with ample water.

Be on the lookout for "speeches" from club officer candidates in your e-mail and of course, don't forget to vote... especially for me.

Last but not least, congratulations to our senior members!  Z, Chern, Ta and Joe will be moving on from Drexel but hopefully we will get to see them from time to time on the courts.  Best of luck in the real world, dudes.

BEN

So True

BEN

The Moment We Have All Been Waiting For

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BEN

Update: Unfortunately, we were only given the right to have 6 courts during friday practices.  Haters gonna hate. 

Spring Term

Hello everyone and welcome to yet another term here at Drexel Badminton. A few things:

Practice Schedule :  Tuesday        6-9
                             Wednesday    6-9
                             Friday           6-9

Also, with a new term comes club dues. 15 dollars is the price to play.


BEN

Happy Birthday, Mr. President

BEN

Featured Player - Kevin Cheung

Kevin Cheung is new to the team this year and what a great addition he is! Kevin is always kind on the court but he will not hesitate to smash in yo face. He is a junior computer science major and hails from wonderful Hong Kong.  Lets take a look at his interview.

1. Who is your badminton hero?
I never have a hero/idol. Humans are not perfect. I think it is impossible for anyone to become a real hero.
2. Describe your badminton fantasy.
Badminton can become a real sport in America.
Drexel Badminton is no longer a "Recreational Sport".
3. What makes you angry?
I never get angry. Angry only makes bad impression for the others. The way to solve problems is through persuasion.
4. Why do you play badminton?
It is FUNNNN!!!
5. What is your best badminton move?
Spinning Net drop.
6. Describe fellow teammate, Will Luong in 3 words.
"Hard-core gamer."
7. What is on your badminton wish-list?
Better footwork, Improve stamina
8. If you could have lunch with any 3 people, living or dead, who would they be?
Founders of Google, my "best" friend, any classmate from elementary school
9. What is your worst badminton move?
Backhand Overhead Clear Shot
10. If you could choose, how would you like to die?
No one will feel sorrow for me. Death should not be an significant event for me. The most important thing in life is happy and meaningful when we are alive.
11. What is your motto?
Being lazy only makes you more work to do.

I like that motto, Kevin. Holler. 

BEN

Collegiate Nationals 2010

This past weekend the Drexel team once again traveled to beautiful College Park, Maryland and successfully avoided all police forces, this time.  Competition was tough both from the east coast and west coast.  Berkeley ended up winning both the men's and women's divisions. Our women's team(sara) was only narrowly defeated.

Senior team member, Chern, gave an exciting last show at nationals this year. He recalled, "When I was a freshmen, I was sitting on the bleachers watching this [men's doubles final] match. Now, I am playing in it."  Good thing he had been drinking that Chernade.  Z also played well in his last nationals, winning the men's doubles (B) draw with Peter.

The rest of the team performed well.

MD (A) :: Yehan & Chern - 2nd Place
XD (A) :: Chern and Sara - Quarterfinals
MS (B) :: Peter - Quarterfinals
MD (B) :: Peter & Z - 1st Place
            Akhil and Ben - Semifinals



A list of official results can be found here. So here is to next year when Drexel will win.  We better start training.

Photos from: Me
                   Peter Teuben
                   Our Peter
(more coming soon)

BEN

New Shuttles

Hey everybody! Joe ordered new plastic shuttles for practice! Enjoy playing with our reserve of feather shuttles while you can.  Z says that we should be okay if we use one tube per practice, so play carefully.

The new ones should  be arriving in a few weeks.

BEN

A New Online Schedule

A monthly court availability schedule can be found here. Please note that club practice time is not included.
Hopefully they will actually follow this one....

Also, here you can find general facility hours and other court availability schedules.

BEN

National Capital Open 2010

AKHIL

What do you get when you take (3)long days + (-)leg room + (badminton)^10 + D + C??? The DC open of course!  The long weekend proved to be challenging yet fun.  A record number of participants came from all over the east coast to compete in Maryland this year and despite the stiff competition, Drexel gave a respectable performance.  A breakdown of the official results can be found here. Listed below are Drexel highlights. Nice job, team.

Akhil reached semi's in MS (B)
An reached semi's in WS (B)
Akhil and Heidi reached quarter's in XD (B)
Anna reached quarters in WS (C)
Sara reached quarters in WS (C)
Peter and Z reached quarters in MD (C)
Art and Diane reached quarters in XD (D)

There is a ton of media from this event. Below is what I have so far.  Be sure to check it all out, especially that "say" video.  If you have any photos or video from the event, please send them on over.

Pictures:
From Anna + Me
From Peter Tueben

Videos:
"SAAAAY" (thanks to Kevin)
DC Open on local TV
(more to come)

BEN

Membership Fees

Club Members,

The time has come once again for club dues.  15 dollars is the price to play.  This years budget cut has left us high and dry but not to worry, our tuition is still the same price.

Here you will find the list of members who have paid their dues.  For those of you who attended MAC Jr's and/or DC Open, I am told reimbursement is on it's way. Any questions? Talk to Joe.

P.S.  Another Drexel tournament is also in the works for February!

Thanks!

BEN

Look out, D.C.

The National Capitol Open is less than 3 days away.  Those of us lucky enough to be rewarded a spot in the draw will be departing this weekend for the University of Maryland.  This years event was flooded with over 300 entries and sadly, many players on our team were sanctioned to the wait list. Most of us, however, were lucky enough to gain entry into at least one event... tough luck, Aaron. This weekend will most likely be very fun and what better way to start it out than a 2 - 3 hour car ride!

Details for the DC Open, including the weather, can be found here.

It's going to be an intense weekend. Rest up!

BEN

Featured Player - Vincent Kan

Vince is one of the clubs most valued honorary senior members and judging by that medal, he is clearly a contest winner.  I'd say Vince is known for 2 things on the court: 1. Shouting words so loud to the point that they are unrecognizable, such as  "out." 2. bananas.  Now, lets take a look at this interview!

1. Who is your badminton hero?

    I don't have heroes.  But I do admire Taufik Hidayat quite a bit.  With a backhand that potent, he must beat his wife regularly.  While that may be outside the realm of acceptable behavior, sometimes you have to commit sacrifices for the love of the sport.

2. Describe your badminton fantasy.

    To have Gillian Clark commentate on every single one of my games.  Hell, while we're at it, she can commentate on every single second of my life.  She's just that good.
3. What makes you angry?

    Inattentive drivers.  False accusations.  Badminton.
4. Do you like bananas?

    If stuffing my face with two bananas a day is wrong, then I don't want to be right.
5. What is your best badminton move?

    All of them.  Most notably, the Mega Man.
6. Describe fellow club member, Chern Lim in 3 words.

    DE. CEP. TION. 

7. What is on your badminton wish-list?

    I wish I had more time to play badminton.
8. If you could have lunch with any 3 people, living or dead, who would they be?

   If I'm paying the bill, any 3 dead people will do.  Also, I eat rather slowly, and I can't imagine that corpses are in a rush to go anywhere soon.
9. What is your worst badminton move?

   Playing with Diane Yang.  She has a tendency to direct the shuttle into the net with her serve.  I have a tendency to strike her body with my racquet as I serve.  Neither strategy is particularly effective.
10. If you could choose, how would you like to die?

    With my hands gripped firmly around your neck.  If I'm going down, you're coming with me.
11. What is your motto?

   Don't take life too seriously.  Nobody makes it out alive anyway.

I can't agree more with you about Gillian Clark, Vince. Question number 10? Not so much. 

BEN

Winter Term Practice Schedule 2010

DBC members, a new year and a new term is upon us and a slightly modified practice schedule will help ring in 2010.

Here's the deal ::

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

6:30 pm - 9 pm

South Gym in the Dac (just in case you forget)

Also this term, be sure to not check out the new courts were not getting with DAC expansion. Oh, and please check your e-mail for practice cancellations/modifications due to the basketball team either playing a game or needing to stare at empty badminton courts whilst they practice. ...and then there is always that pesky spirit team lurking in the background.

Anyways, Happy New Year!

BEN

BALLLLL!!!!!!!

BEN

Featured Player - Artur Vieira

Hailing from Portugal, Artur is on of the teams most entertaining members. His slightly unconventional playing style and crazy trick shots (or attempted trick shots) make for an interesting match anytime he is on the court. Artur is a junior and is studying Electrical Engineering. No fail sauce here, ladies and gentlemen.


1. Who is your badminton hero? 
    Lee Chong Wei. I love his playing style.
2. Describe your badminton fantasy. 
    To actually get a trophy in a tournament. Not just get a medal for beating 2 13 year olds in a match.
3. What makes you angry?
    Getting gum on my shoes. See people spitting all over the floor. Lagging in Counter-Strike.
4. When you look in strange directions as you hit the shuttle, what do you hope to see?
    I want to see the reaction on people's FACES as I trick my opponent...or just completely miss the shuttle.
5. What is your best badminton move?
    Deceptive drops - when they work.
6. Describe fellow team mate Linh Bui in three words.
    He's Bui Wonder.
7. What is on your badminton wish-list?
    Some serious badminton shoes, instead of my usual basketball shoe supply.
8. If you could have lunch with any three people, living or dead, who would they be?
    Bruce Lee - so he can teach me all his moves
    Rambo - so he can train me to survive in the jungle with all his moves
    Chuck Norris - so I can own him with all the above moves.
9. What is your worst badminton move?
    360 backhand jump smash - because a normal backhand smash isn't enough.
10. If you could choose, how would you like to die?
    Some painless way: BOOM headshot, nade frag, in my sleep
11. What is your motto?
    Live life one day at a time. The future is dynamic so don't doubt anything.


Another one down. 


BEN

New York, New York

This past saturday the DBT participated in a tri-meet in NYC against Columbia University and Marist College.  We all (except maybe Will) enjoyed some delicious mexican food after the match and toured the Columbia campus just enough to make us jealous of their surroundings. And Despite the snow, rain and wind, Peter and Sara managed to get us there and back safely. But more important than safety, we played pretty well.

Scores:
Drexel Men (won) v. Columbia : 6-3
Drexel Men (won) v. Marist : 9-0
Drexel Women (lost) v. Columbia : 1-8
Drexel Women (won) v. Marist : 9-0
Drexel Mixed (won) v. Columbia : 2-0
Drexel Mixed (tie) v. Marist : 1-1

Good job team!

AND in VK fashion I will be starting to post pictures from events on Picasa for you all to take a gander at. Click HERE and HERE to see the pictures from the NYC event.....
and HERE for pictures from the Mid-Atlantic Jr's Tournament.

BEN

Wilf

Hey Guys! Do you ever reflect upon your life and find that it is lacking of great Will quotations and content??? If so, please take some time to check out the Yea Wilf blog!!! It's yet another way to get that extra insight into a fellow team member's life. Enjoy!

BEN

Featured Player - Diane Yang

Photo: Swanna Luo

Diane Yang, a first-year student, has just begun her premiere term playing for the team.  She is majoring in nursing and will probably be an awesome caretaker someday.  On the courts, Diane is known for two things; smack talking just about everyone (especially Vince) and her devastating smash. Don't let her fool you. Now, lets reVIEW her interVIEW. 

1. Who is your badminton hero?    

    CHERN! :D
2. Describe your badminton fantasy.

    To be as good as Chern.

3. What makes you angry?

    Promise breakers, negligent parents, smokers
4. What would you do with 10 million dollars?

    Buy a mansion, set up a new hospital near my mansion, and donate to different charities :3
5. What is your best badminton move?

    Bench warming
6. Describe fellow teammate, Jichang Ni in 3 words.

    Hopeful weak sauce
7. What is on your badminton wish-list?

    Badminton shoes or another racket...
8. If you could have lunch with any 3 people, living or dead, who would they be?

    My grandpa, Jackie Chan, and Masuda Takahisa
9. What is your worst badminton move?

    It's a toss up between drops and serves.
10. If you could choose, how would you like to die?

      In my sleep. I love sleep.
11. What is your motto?

      I stole it from A Beautiful Mind, but it's: "The only thing I know for sure is that nothing is for sure."

Very nice, Diane. Way to answer those questions!

BEN