30/04/2026
CONGRATULATIONS to Denise Alexander
Life Membership is the most prestigious award available at Taranaki Badminton Association. It is a special form of membership which may be bestowed upon any person whose services to the organisation of Taranaki Badminton Association (TBA) is agreed to have been sufficiently meritorious.
A nomination for Life Membership to be awarded to Denise Alexander, together with an appropriate support statement specifically detailing the nominee’s involvement within the organisation of TBA, and contributions to it, was submitted in writing to and approved by the TBA Committee prior to the Annual General Meeting in accordance with TBA Life Membership nomination procedure. No mean feat given that Denise is still an active member of the TBA Committee and we wanted to surprise her with the award at the AGM!
For those of you who aren’t aware of the contribution Denise has made to Taranaki Badminton – the following is a summary of how Denise meets the criteria to receive Life Membership of Taranaki Badminton Association.
Denise has represented Taranaki since she was a junior player. She has played in Inter Association teams for over 40 years. She has competed in NZ Masters games and won many titles. She has played juniors, seniors, masters, vets and super vets.
She was a member of the NZL 35 team that won gold in the 2009 World Masters Champs.
Denise has coached junior rep players in the junior academy for 20 plus years. She has supported players at Central Region and National Teams comps at most events. Recent team results at NZ Junior Teams comp 2024 U15 team 1st in Div 3 & U13 team 2nd in Div 3. 2025 U13 team again 2nd in Div 3, U15 team won div 3, U19 team won div 2. She has led the training of the academy bringing an extensive range of skill, advice and instruction.
As Taranaki committee member from approx 1990 onwards, Secretary 2015 - 2020, Committee member 2020 onwards she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
She has been the adjudicator for the Incentive Award Scheme putting many children through the test of their skill.
Team manager for many teams, she has managed teams and supported players within the teams.
She leads the Taranaki Academy in the technical and organising role.
She was a member of BNZ Women in Badminton working group (2010) when it was active. Because of her extensive knowledge as a player and administrator she brought excellent knowledge to the table.
President and organiser of Spotswood Club for many years. She manages the Spotswood Badminton Club which has a huge number of junior players that are developing a love of badminton and have and will continue to develop players who will represent Taranaki.
Denise supports any event being organised by TBA from Have a go Day to sausage sizzles and quiz nights. For many years organised a car wash as a fund raiser for NZ Junior Teams Comp.
While the above accolades are a great summary of Denise’s involvement in Taranaki Badminton, there are sure to be many out there with your own fond (or funny) memories of Denise throughout her badminton journey and we welcome your comments and photos. 😊
