South Westland Badminton

07/01/2026

Great send off to an amazing man today.

Thank you Francie for everything you have done for badminton in South Westland especially Whataroa.

Our badminton hit on Monday was a great mix of the old and the young and great stories told.

We will never forget your passion and enthusiasm that you played with and coached.

RIP our dear friend

06/01/2026

Francie’s funeral - Whataroa Church Wednesday.
Remember if you have a South Westland Badminton please wear it for a mark of respect.
We will have some shuttles for people to put on his coffin at the cemetery.

RIP our friend and great team mate…

02/01/2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of
Francis W. Graham
(Francie)

Francis W. Graham, affectionately known as Francie, was a cherished local legend, a key community pillar, and an amazing badminton coach and mentor. His passing will leave a significant void in our South Westland Badminton Community, but his legacy continues to live on through the countless lives he touched.

His dedication was such that many who were coached by him later had the pleasure of watching him teach their own children and even grandchildren, a testament to his lasting influence and the love of our game and our community.

It was a highlight for our South Westland Badminton Club to honour Francie in 2021 with the Francis Graham Shield to be played between teams in the South Westland Badminton Competition and for his Whataroa team to win it this year.

His competitive nature and words of wisdom will be surely missed … keep running Francie.

We will be honouring Francie on Monday at 7pm by playing badminton at the Whataroa Hall.. all are welcome

16/11/2025

South Westland B Grade Champs this Tuesday at 6 pm at Franz Josef.

07/09/2025

Quiz Night this Monday at the landing, is for our amazing kids that are Representing West Coast Badminton in Christchurch in October for the South Island Aged Group Teams and Individuals.
Players from here that will be going are Debora, Solange, Joshua, Anton, Trevin, Sepu, Aldrin, Adrian, Savanah, Grace, CJ and Wiremu.

If anyone would like to donate something please drop at the landing by 7pm or comment below.

Many thanks South Westland Badminton

10/07/2025

Our West Coast Badminton team that represented Mainland Badminton at the 2025 New Zealand Team Badminton Championships in Palmerston North. Great results from our players and coach. Many thanks to the team at Mainland Badminton for everything they do to make dreams come true

15/06/2025

Well done to our amazing players competing in the West Coast badminton champs. You all played amazing and umpired confidently

10/11/2024

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12/10/2024

Congratulations Graham!

What fantastic recognition of all that you do in not only coaching but also in organising and playing 🏸

Thank you and congratulations from us all 🥳

West Coast Coach of the Year

📷 Jenny Laing

08/10/2024

18/09/2024

Huge congratulations Graham Berry ... finalist in the West Coast Sports Awards Coach of the Year category 🏸🏸 We truly appreciate everything that you do for our club and players ^^K

The Design Windows West Coast Sports Awards 2024 finalists have been named! Congratulations and good luck to those who have made it to into the finals! (names listed in alphabetical order).

Category winners will be announced at the awards ceremony held at the Regent Theatre Greymouth on Saturday 12 October from 7:00pm.

Tickets go on sale Thursday 19 September from Regent Theatre Greymouth at 5:00pm. We offer tables of 10 people for $600 or tables of 6 people for $360. Please note that each table includes a sharing appetizer.