Badminton
The Storm Just Picked Up A Racket. Badminton Joins St. Mary’s University Athletics.
May 07, 2026
St. Mary’s University is proud to announce the addition of badminton to its Lightning Athletics varsity offerings, beginning in the 2026–2027 season. This expansion reflects a continued commitment to growing opportunities for student-athletes and strengthening the university’s presence within the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.
Nana Amnukkittikul, SAIT Trojans, Badminton
March 10, 2026
Mahdi Ahmadi, The Kings Eagles, Badminton
March 10, 2026
Paul Ouano, SAIT Trojans, Badminton
February 24, 2026
When adversity tested his resolve, Paul Ouano answered with grit and determination, turning a challenging weekend into a powerful display of resilience and competitive spirit at the ACAC individual competition.
Emma Grabowski, SAIT Trojans, Badminton
February 24, 2026
Rising to the moment on the biggest stage of the season, Emma Grabowski delivered a breakthrough performance, showcasing poise beyond her years and turning a strong rookie campaign into a championship statement at the ACAC individual championships.
2026 ACAC Badminton Championships Recap
February 22, 2026
With the best all-around team decided, day two of the ACAC Badminton Championships offered up a chance for individual athletes to punch their ticket to the Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) National Championships.
SAIT Capture ACAC Badminton Gold in the Team Event
February 21, 2026
The ACAC Badminton Championships began with the team event to crown the best all-around badminton team in the ACAC.
2026 ACAC Badminton Coach of the Year
February 20, 2026
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Alan Chow of the NAIT Ooks has been named the 2026 ACAC Badminton Coach of the Year.
2026 ACAC Badminton Rookies of The Year
February 19, 2026
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Nana Amnukkittikul and Mono Suttinon of the SAIT Trojans has been named the 2026 ACAC Badminton Rookies of the Year.
2026 ACAC Badminton Players of the Year
February 19, 2026
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Melissa Roque and Mahdi Ahmadi of the Kings Eagles have been named the 2026 ACAC Badminton Players of the Year.
2026 ACAC Men's & Women's Badminton All-Conference
February 19, 2026
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is delighted to announce the student-athletes chosen by conference coaches for the 2026 Men's and Women's Badminton All-Conference Teams. Selections were made by ACAC Coaches through a ranking system, taking into account factors such as statistical performance, impact on team success, skill level, and consistency throughout the season.
ACAC Badminton Tournament #3 Recap
January 25, 2026
The third ACAC Badminton tournament of the 2025-26 season was hosted by Concordia University of Edmonton at the Ralph King Athletics Centre.
ACAC Badminton Tournament #2 Recap
November 16, 2025
The second ACAC Badminton Tournament of the 2025–2026 season was hosted by the SAIT Trojans at the Synergy Indoor Sports Center in Calgary.
ACAC Badminton Tournament #1 Recap
October 19, 2025
The first ACAC Badminton Tournament of the 2025–2026 season was hosted by the NAIT Ooks in Edmonton, Alberta.
2024-2025 ACAC Women's Overall Rookie of The Year
April 08, 2025
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce that Melissa Roque of the King's Eagles has been named the 2024-2025 ACAC Women's Overall Rookie of the Year.
Paul Ouano, SAIT Trojans, Badminton
March 06, 2025
SAIT Trojans' Paul Ouano has made history once again, defending his Men’s Doubles Nationals title for the second year in a row. His victory in 2025 not only earned him another Gold Medal but also marked his fourth CCAA gold between the doubles competitions and Team ACAC wins.