Life-Saving AED Installed at NZBC

Life-Saving AED Installed at NZBC

๐Ÿธ Life-Saving AED Installed at NZBC โ€“ Effective 1 May 2026

At New Zealand Badminton Centre (NZBC), the safety and wellbeing of our players and community has always been a top priority.

We are pleased to announce that a life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED), supplied and supported by St John New Zealand, will be installed and available for public use from 1st May 2026.

The AED will be located in the club room, with easy access for everyone in case of a medical emergency.

โค๏ธ Why This Matters

Over the past 25 years, we have unfortunately witnessed the reality of cardiac incidents in sport.

  • We have witnessed loss of two fellow players on court in Halls in Auckland due to sudden cardiac events
  • We have seen multiple instances at NZBC where players experienced heart-related distress and required immediate assistance
  • Most recently, we witnessed at our centre during the last month a player collapse on court and fight for his life โ€” and thanks to immediate CPR and the prompt response from St John, he survived

These experiences reinforce one simple truth:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Immediate action saves lives

Having an AED on-site, combined with people who know how to respond, can make the difference between life and death.

โšก What is an AED?

An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable device that:

  • Detects life-threatening heart rhythms
  • Provides clear voice instructions
  • Delivers a shock if required to restore a normal heartbeat

AEDs are designed to be used by anyone, even with little or no prior training.

๐ŸŽ“ FREE CPR & AED Training for Our Community

To support this initiative, we are hosting a FREE CPR & AED training session conducted by St John New Zealand staff.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Tuesday, 12 May

โฐ Time: 12:15 PM

๐Ÿ“ Location: NZBC, 443 East Tamaki Road, East Tamaki

โฑ Duration: 45 minutes โ€“ 1 hour

During this session, you will:

  • Learn basic CPR techniques
  • Gain hands-on experience
  • Become familiar with how to use an AED
  • Build confidence to respond in an emergency

๐Ÿ“ฒ Registration Details

While walk-ins are welcome, we encourage all members and players to register so we can plan effectively.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Please text your name to 021 527 117
Include the message: โ€œCPR & AED Trainingโ€

๐Ÿธ Important for Court Account Holders & Group Organisers

We strongly recommend that all court account holders and group organisers make time to attend and encourage their players to participate.

This is a small time investment that could one day help save a life within our own badminton community.

๐Ÿค Building a Safer Community Together

This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to providing a safe and responsible playing environment for everyone.

We encourage all players to:

  • Be aware of emergency procedures
  • Learn basic CPR
  • Know the location of the AED

Together, we can create a safer badminton community for all.

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