BADMINTON HAVEN ACADEMY
an exceptional place that you can advance
Welcome to Badminton Haven Academy (BHA), an exceptional Barrhaven-based badminton club dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering the joy of badminton. Our distinguished team of coaches hails from China, India, and Indonesia, boasting extensive experience at both National and provincial levels. At BHA, our mission is simple yet powerful: to cultivate an environment that empowers local badminton players to achieve peak performance and relish every moment on the court.
Why Choose BHA?
🏸Expert Coaching Team: Our exceptional coaches bring a wealth of expertise from diverse badminton backgrounds, ensuring personalized training and unparalleled guidance.
🏸Pathway to Excellence: Whether you're an intermediate or advanced level player, BHA is your gateway to unlock your full potential and elevate your game to new heights.
🏸Personalized Training Programs: Tailored to your skill level, our programs are designed to hone your strengths and address areas of improvement.
Become Part of the BHA Legacy !
As a player at Badminton Haven Academy, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, supported by world-class coaches and like-minded peers. Whether you aspire to compete at the highest level or simply enjoy the thrill of the game, BHA is here to make your badminton dreams a reality.
Ready to Elevate Your Game?
Join us at Badminton Haven Academy and experience the exhilaration of playing badminton like never before. Embrace the spirit of sportsmanship, unleash your potential, and discover the joy of the game.
Enroll Today and Begin Your Badminton Adventure with BHA!
Junior-Beginners
Learn and master the basic skills and techniques
Two sessions each week
Wednesday 6:00-8:00 PM
or/and Friday 6:00-8:00 PM
Intermediate
Get ready for the school team
Two sessions each week
Tuesday 6:00-8:00 PM
and Friday 6:00-8:00 PM
Int-Advanced
Start your journey at local region
Two sessions each week
Tuesday 8:00-10:00 PM
and Friday 8:00-10:00 PM
Our Coaches & Advisors
Juan Karamoy
Coach
(Provincial-level player)
Juan began his training as a singles player in PB Djarum in 2009 and later specialized in doubles in 2012 with a combined of over 15 years of experience. As an Indonesian-born provincial-level badminton player, he keeps learning new skills and is passionate in passing those skills to younger badminton enthusiasts.
Achievements:
•3rd Place Mark Grantham Tournament 2023 - A
•1st Place MD ODBA Social Tournament 2018 - A
•4th Place British Columbia Provincials 2010
•University of Ottawa Team 2015 - 2018
•PB Djarum Indonesia Club 2009 – 2012
Personal belief:
Do what you can control, care less about the rest.
Christy George
Coach
(Provincial-level payer)
A provincial level badminton player with rich practical experience in coaching kids back in his home country India. He has a deep understanding of the nuances of badminton - its strategies, techniques, and the philosophy that underlies every move.
Achievements:
•Block level Winner in Men's Doubles at the Regional Perumanna, Kozhikode, India Badminton Championship - 2015, 2016, 2017.
•B Finalist at the 4U Badminton Championship - 2021
•3rd Place at the Kairali Tournament in Hamilton - 2023
•Winner of the MAO Tournament in Ottawa - 2023
•Finalist at the SU Badminton Tournament in Mississauga - 2022
•Winner of the Aces De Montreal Tournament - 2022
•Badminton Champion at Srinivas Institute of Engineering, Mangalore, India - 2011 to 2016
•Part of the esteemed Badminton team at Conestoga College
•Undertook a fulfilling stint as a Badminton Coach - 2016 to 2018
Personal Unique:
Fuelled by over two decades of experience, I'm not just a seasoned badminton player but a dedicated mentor, committed to igniting the same passion for the sport in the hearts of the next generation.
ANDY BAI
Coach
(National-level payer)
Andy began his badminton training in 2014 at Soong Badminton Academy and trained at the RA
Badminton Club for the rest of his junior career. As Ottawa’s top male junior player for several
years, Andy won several provincial titles and competed nationally. After moving to Montreal for
university, Andy competed on the McGill Varsity Badminton Team and trained at Club de
Badminton Excellence Yonex in Laval. He was named 2022-2024 RSEQ All-Star, 2023 McGill
Varsity Badminton Male MVP, and has represented Canada internationally. Andy is currently a
medical student at the University of Ottawa and Head Coach of the Gee-Gees Badminton Team.
Achievements:
- 2024 Canadian U23 National Championships 2x bronze medalist (singles, doubles)
- 2024 Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) Mixed Team Championships silver
medalist and Individual Championships 2x bronze medalist (singles, mixed)
- 2023 Yonex Canadian International Challenge round of 16 (doubles)
- 2022, 2023 Gatineau ABC Elite bronze medalist (A singles)
- 2019 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) silver medalist (A
singles)
- 2019 Gatineau Junior Provincial U19 champion (mixed)
- 2019 Ontario Junior A Provincial Championships U19 semi-finalist (mixed)
- 2019 ODBA Open District Championships 2x bronze medalist (singles, mixed)
- 2019 ODBA Junior District Championships 2x U19 champion (singles, doubles)
- 2018 Ontario Junior National Elite U17 bronze medalist (singles)
- 2018 Ontario Winter Games silver medalist
- 2018 Ontario Junior A Provincial Championships U17 semi-finalist (singles)
- 2018 Gatineau Junior Provincial U19 champion (singles) and silver medalist (doubles)
- 2018 ODBA Junior District Championships U19 champion (singles)
- 2017 Gatineau Junior Provincial U17 champion (singles) and silver medalist (mixed)
Personal belief:
Work hard and continuously strive for improvement; in tournaments, stay in the present and
enjoy the challenge! Unless you are a full-time athlete, remember that sport is a PART of your
life, not your entire life.
Martin Jutras
Coach
(National-level payer)
Martin Jutras has been involved in badminton for over 35 years. His involvement started early as a junior player in the province of Quebec. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces at an early age and competed at the regional and national military level for 29 years. He competed for the Quebec Region, Ontario Region, Maritime Region and Pacific Region at the regional and national military levels. He strongly believe in basic fundamentals such as off court fitness training, discipline, apllied footwork and technical skills.
Achievements:
•35 Military RegionalTitles For Mens Singles, Men Doubles And Mixte Double (1992-2021)
•5 Canadian Military National Open Mens Single Finalist (1998,2006,2007,2008,2009)
•2 Canadian Military National Senior Mens Single Titles (2016,2017)
•3 Canadian Military National Master Mens Single Titles (2018,2019,2020)
•2 Canadian Miltary National Master Mens Doubles Titles (2019,2020)
•Ontario Master Series 50+ Mens Single Title (2024)
•Canadian Master Championship 50+ Mixted Double Semi-Finalist (2024)
•Ontario Master Series 50+ Mixte Double Title (2025)
Personal belief:
First and foremost enjoy badminton as it is surely one of the most exilirating sport. There is nothing else like it. With continue dedication, discipline and hard work all can steadily improve and for the most daring achieve the highest levels of the sport.
Chris dorey
ADVISOR
(National-level player)
Chris Dorey has been participating in, and loving the sport of badminton for 50 years. He believes that playing badminton is like a puzzle; each shot taken should fit perfectly into your game, allowing you to control the court, and your opponent. Training is imperative to growth as a player and that is what BHA is trying to achieve by offering coaching that will allow you to move through the various levels and become a great player.
Achievements:
•22 Provincial Master Titles
•19 Canadian Masters Open Championship Titles
•40+ 2002 Mens Singles, Mens Doubles, and Mixed Doubles
•2003 Men’s Doubles
•2007 Mens Doubles
•45+ 2004 Mens Singles, and Mens Doubles
•2005 Mens Singles
•2007 Mixed Doubles
•2009 Mens Doubles
•2011 Mens Doubles
•50+ 2009 Mens Doubles
•2010 Mens Doubles, and Mixed Doubles
•55+ 2018 Mens Doubles
•60+ 2019 Mens Doubles, and Mixed Doubles
•20202022 – No events due to Covid
•2023 Mens Doubles, and Mixed Doubles
•2005 World Masters Games
•45+ Mixed Doubles Gold, Mens Doubles Silver, and Mens Singles Silver
•2011 BWF World Masters Championships
•50+ Mens Doubles Silver
Chris’s personal belief:
"I believe that with each swing, badminton becomes a dance of determination and skill that will help you stay fit through out life, no matter your age.!