Chief Executive Officer Tjitte (TJ) Weistra has a comprehensive background in badminton, both on and off the court.

After more than 30 years of involvement as a professional player, coach and administrator, TJ has gathered significant international experience in leadership, strategy, high-performance, grassroots participation, event management, communications and stakeholder relations.

His vision is to support the Australian badminton community in an open and transparent way, build strong relationships with the states and territories, and see the sport grow across all areas.

Sonia is our National Participation and Para Manager. Sonia is responsible for the program development, management of continued participation growth into the future, including all abilities, disability and inclusion programs. Sonia also oversees the Para High Performance Program.

Sonia’s first taste of badminton was at 15, and quickly realised she had found ‘her sport’. With an unwavering dedication to continuous improvement, she went on to compete at Uni, and local leagues. She coached, volunteered at badminton clubs in various roles and became an accredited line judge which opened up the door to being part of amazing national and international tournaments including Commonwealth Games and Olympics.

Working directly with the Events Coordinator, Anthony manages Badminton Australia’s national events, including the National Championships and any other Falcons selection events that may occur. He also oversees all communications across the website, social media and other platforms. 

In this pivotal role, Lauren leads the delivery of Shuttle Smash, Badminton Australia’s introductory participation program, with a particular focus on reaching currently underrepresented communities. This includes people with disabilities, new migrants, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, women and girls, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

As Badminton Australia’s Para Performance Support Specialist, Stephen provides performance-focused support and expertise that will benefit athletes in the Para Badminton Falcons program as well as support BA in progressing and implementing strategic projects and initiatives identified in the LA28+ strategy.

He also holds a PhD in sport science, specialising in skill acquisition, which is the science of optimising the design of learning/training environments to promote skill development in preparations for competitions.

Anna has more more than 20 years of accounting experience within the sports and not-for-profit sectors in both Australia and the UK. Anna’s financial expertise in sport includes working in cricket, rowing and baseball, in addition to managing her own practice.

Anna’s qualifications include a Bsc (Hons) in Applied Accounting, as well as being a CPA Public Practitioner and Registered Tax Agent.

Reporting to both the CEO and the National Participation & Para Manager, Abbie works part-time in the varied roles listed above which include tasks such as: entering Australian able-bodied & para players in international competitions, maintaining our National Ranking list & updating results each week, and processing Sporting Schools orders & assisting teachers with their Sporting School programs for badminton.

Abbie has represented Tasmania in badminton in various state teams over the last 15 years and still enjoys playing in the occasional local tournament. She is also a BWF Level 1 coach and is a passionate contributor to our sport; involved in several localized roles in badminton besides her work for BA, including as the secretary for Badminton Tasmania in 2024 and as a Development & Para Coach for Badminton Victoria.

Leanne Choo manages the National Senior program in the role of National Senior Coach, and works closely with the players who are part of the National Senior Program.

Vountus Indra Mawan Saniru is the assistant coach with the National Senior program, and works closely with the players who are part of the National Senior Program. Vountus is also the head coach for Badminton Victoria.

Ian Bridge manages the Para Badminton Coaching program in the role of Head Coach, and works closely with the players who are part of the Para Badminton Falcons Squad.

Peter is the Events Coordinator, managing Badminton Australia’s national events, including the National Championships and any other Falcons selection events that may occur. 

Loke Poh Wong has been a key figure in the badminton events space and is in the role of Event Director – Australian Badminton Open and Bendigo International. Loke Poh has a strong background in all areas of events dating back to 1977 and from grassroots through to BWF International level.