Wolves Celebrate Badminton Success!

From city courts to provincial podiums, WIC shines across all levels

What a season for WIC Badminton! Both our Junior High and Senior High athletes brought home outstanding results, showcasing grit, determination, and Wolves pride every step of the way.

Junior High: Strong Results and a Podium Finish

WIC was proudly represented by 48 Junior High athletes at the CISAA Badminton Championships hosted at ClearOne Badminton Centre. With a total of 16 points, WIC secured 2nd place overall—a tremendous team accomplishment!

Several athletes also qualified for the All Champions Tournament on April 28 and delivered strong results:

• Grade 7
  • Bella – 1st place
  • Daniel – 3rd place
  • Kourtney & Jack – 3rd place
  • Kiyan & Noah – 3rd place
• Grade 8
  • Jayden – 1st place
  • Olivia & Quinn – 3rd place

We are incredibly proud of all our Junior players for their growth, strong performances, and commitment to representing WIC with pride.

Senior High: City Champions, Banner Winners, and Provincial Standouts

The Zone and City Championships were filled with standout moments and impressive results for our Senior High players.

• Grade 10
  • Annaliese – 1st place
  • Alan – 1st place
  • Solomon – 2nd place
• Grade 11
  • Stella & Kate – 2nd place
  • Lucas & Narda – 3rd place
  • Jerry & Vicky – 4th place
  • Bertha – 4th place
• Grade 12
  • Kennedy – 1st place
  • Quinn & Jack – 2nd place
  • Megan – 4th place
  • Adrian – 4th place

WIC finished 1st overall at City Championships, earning us the team banner! 

Following City Championships, Annaliese and Alan advanced to Badminton Provincials in Red Deer, where they showcased their talent against top players from across Alberta. Both dominated in round robin and quarterfinal play and reached the semifinals on Saturday.

• Annaliese fought through a challenging three-set match and came back strong to claim bronze.
• Alan secured a thrilling victory in a three-set final to take gold—a perfect finish to a standout season.

Thanks to their exceptional performance, WIC also proudly earned the 3A Team Provincial Banner, despite only having two athletes represent the school. A huge thank-you goes to the families who travelled to cheer on our Wolves in Red Deer!

Proud of Our Pack

Whether it was a first-time tournament or a provincial championship match, our Wolves brought passion, sportsmanship, and resilience to every court this season. We’re proud of each and every athlete who contributed to WIC’s success and supported their teammates with heart and hustle.

Congratulations to all our players, coaches, and supporters—Go Wolves!

Contributors

Yves Theriault - Junior High Badminton Coach
Tara McWilliam - Senior High Badminton Coach