The 2025 Board of Management of Badminton Geelong Inc:
Tim Conway
Vice President
A confirmed Formula One tragic, Tim works in the sustainable energy sector developing large scale solar battery systems.
Tim Conway
Vice President
A confirmed Formula One tragic, Tim works in the sustainable energy sector developing large scale solar battery systems.
Rebecca Saunders
Secretary
Rebecca has a background in early childhood education, having taught kindergarten for four years. Her sporting passions are 2022 AFL premiers the Geelong Cats and of course, badminton.
Ken Haggerty
Treasurer
After a long management career at Alcoa, Ken now divides his time between his hobby farm, practising sustainable personal horticulture, and his true passion, badminton, as a player, coach and mentor.
Rebecca Saunders
Secretary
Rebecca has a background in early childhood education, having taught kindergarten for four years. Her sporting passions are 2022 AFL premiers the Geelong Cats and of course, badminton.
Ken Haggerty
Treasurer
After a long management career at Alcoa, Ken now divides his time between his hobby farm, practising sustainable personal horticulture, and his true passion, badminton, as a player, coach and mentor.
Peter Brown
Peter is a long-time member of the Ocean Grove Badminton Club. He was inducted as a Life Member of Badminton Victoria in 2021 for 10 years of continuous service on its Board, as well as five years as a Badminton Victoria Junior Committee Member.
Peter Brown
Peter is a long-time member of the Ocean Grove Badminton Club. He was inducted as a Life Member of Badminton Victoria in 2021 for 10 years of continuous service on its Board, as well as five years as a Badminton Victoria Junior Committee Member.
Vishal Chhabra
Not only is Vishal a qualified badminton coach, he is also a qualified physical education teacher. When not on the court, he enjoys swimming and traveling.
Vishal Chhabra
Not only is Vishal a qualified badminton coach, he is also a qualified physical education teacher. When not on the court, he enjoys swimming and traveling.
STAFF
Naman Bhardwaj
Badminton Geelong Sports Development and Facilities Coordinator
A former Indian national player, Naman has extensive coaching qualifications. He is the State Development Coach for Badminton Victoria and Head Coach at Geelong Badminton Academy.
Hans Wanasili
Staff
A retired structural engineer from Indonesia, Hans enjoys jigsaw puzzles and traveling (besides badminton of course).
Naman Bhardwaj
Badminton Geelong Sports Development and Facilities Coordinator
A former Indian national player, Naman has extensive coaching qualifications. He is the State Development Coach for Badminton Victoria and Head Coach at Geelong Badminton Academy.
Hans Wanasili
Staff
A retired structural engineer from Indonesia, Hans enjoys jigsaw puzzles and traveling, besides badminton naturally.
Raghuveer Cirimavilla
Staff
Raghu is from cancer research background. When he’s not smashing shuttles on the court, he’s a movie buff.
Dinusha Madushan
Staff
The always-smiling Dinusha is studying electronic engineering at Deakin University, where he builds robots both for his course and for fun.
Raghuveer Cirimavilla
Staff
Raghu is from cancer research background. When he’s not smashing shuttles on the court, he’s a movie buff.
Dinusha Madushan
Staff
The always-smiling Dinusha is studying electronic engineering at Deakin University, where he builds robots both for his course and for fun.
Himal Karkal
Staff
Himal is a final year Sports Science student majoring in Applied Sports Science. He loves cycle touring and is a keen high country trail runner and hiker.
John Van Klaveren
Staff
A former journalist and PR manager, John has been playing badminton for more than 30 years and hopes to get better at it soon.
Himal Karkal
Staff
Himal is a final year Sports Science student majoring in Applied Sports Science. He loves cycle touring and is a keen high country trail runner and hiker.
John Van Klaveren
Staff
A former journalist and PR manager, John has been playing badminton for more than 30 years and hopes to get better at it soon.