The 2026 Yonex Canadian Masters Championships are proudly organized by the Kelowna Badminton Club. We at KBC are a group of badminton enthusiasts, athletes, and community leaders based in Kelowna, BC. With a shared passion for the sport and years of collective experience in event planning, our team is committed to delivering a welcoming, competitive, and memorable experience for all participants and guests. We’re thrilled to showcase Kelowna and bring the national badminton community together for an unforgettable tournament.
ORGANIZING TEAM
Co-Chair, Organizing Committee
Co-Chair, Organizing Committee
LYNDSAY THOMSON
DENISE VINES
Registration, Draws and Scheduling
MIKE MITSON
Lyndsay has been an active player for over 30 years and brings tournament experience from a regional to International level. As the Tournament Chair for the 2023 & 2024 Provincial Masters Championships and an active Board Member with the Kelowna Badminton Club, Lyndsay is excited to bring this event to the Okanagan.
Denise also co-chaired the Nationals in 2010 when Kelowna last hosted the Nationals. She has 10 National masters titles, including 9 Canadian and 1 English. She represented England Masters twice before emigrating to Canada.
Mike was on the Kelowna committee when we last hosted the Nationals in 2010, fulfilling the role of looking after Tournament Software, draws and scheduling. Since then, he reprised that role for Richmond, Burlington, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Calgary and both Markham’s, and consulted on a couple of others. Along the way, Mike has also managed to pick up eight Canadian National Masters titles.
President, Kelowna Badminton Club
MARTIN WEILMEIER
ANUBHAV GUPTA
Treasurer and Communications
TAKASHI HISROSE
Sponsorships
Martin developed a passion for badminton in 1980 and has been playing the sport ever since. In 2019, he joined the Board of the Kelowna Badminton Club and has held the position of president since 2021. KBC boasts a vibrant and committed badminton community, and we are honoured to serve as the host organization for the 2026 Yonex Canadian Masters Championships.
Anubhav is the youngest member of the organizing team and is thrilled to be part of such a committed and experienced group. He looks forward to contributing his skills and energy to help make the 2026 Yonex Canadian Masters Championships a resounding success.
TK serves as the Head Coach of the junior program at the Kelowna Badminton Club, where he has been a passionate leader for more than a decade. His extensive experience running tournaments and organizing events has been instrumental in supporting the development of KBC. TK is excited to join the team and is committed to securing sponsorships and grants to help bring this exceptional tournament to life.