2009/10 IWBA Levels Tournament Report

The finals of the I.W.Badminton Association’s Levels tournament were held at Fairway Sports Centre on Sunday 29th November 2009.
Jane Jackson retained her Ladies Singles title, defeating Karin Murrant in straight sets. The first set was closely fought with Jane Jackson eventually winning 23-21. Having won the first set, she quickly established a lead in the second set to win 21-9.

Karin Murrant did gain revenge in the Ladies Doubles, partnering Gill Bushell, they defeated Jane Jackson and Ady White 21-18 22-20. Again the Mixed Doubles produced a change of fortune, this time Ady White, partnered by Richard Gray defeated Karin Murrant and Kes Downer 21-19 21-17.

The eagerly awaited Mens Singles final between the holder, Paul Royl and Chris Massey was unfortunately truncated when Paul Royl was forced to concede in the first set with a back injury.
The injury occurred during the first rally but Paul tried to carry on but trailing 18-14 in the first set, he was forced to give up. Consequently, he also had to concede the Mens Doubles to Rudi Hendon-John and Dom Afonso.

Tom Dye won two of the Plate competitions, winning the Mixed doubles with Sandra Dye, 21-19 21-15 against Martin Taylor and Clare Powell then winning the Mixed doubles with Chris Massey against Richard Jones and Barry Bushell 21-8 18-21 21-19. This match was the only 3 set match of the afternoon. At one time in the third set, Tom & Chris led 18-12 but the scores were levelled at 18 all, then 19 all before Tom & Chris secured victory.
The Mens singles Plate was won by Craig Insley 21-13 21-17 against George Utteridge.

Mike West
Tournament Secretary