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2010 IWBA Mixed Doubles Tournament
Posted by: | CommentsEntry forms for the 2010 IWBA Mixed Doubles Tournament (W&D Thomas) are now available.
The tournament is being held at West Wight Sports Centre on 24th January and commences at 10am. Deadline for entry forms is 17th January. Full details are available on the entry form.
Mike West.
Click HERE for printable PDF entry form (form will open in a new window)
2009/10 IWBA Levels Tournament Report
Posted by: | CommentsThe 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
IWBA Levels Tournament 2009/2010
Posted by: | CommentsPlease find attached an entry form for this season’s(2009/2010) levels tournament which is being held at the end of November.
The doubles will be on Sunday November 22nd and the singles on Friday November 27th 2009 with all the finals on Sunday November 29th 2009.
Whilst it is hoped to run a plate competition, we have very little court time available so a decision will be made once the entries are known.
I would be obliged if you could circulate these forms around your club.
Hope you are able to enter.
Mike West
Click HERE for printable PDF entry form (form will open in a new window)
Coaching Training Courses 2009/2010
Posted by: | CommentsThe 2009/2010 season is about to start, and Jan Hurt is going to arrange some coaching training courses shortly. The courses that should be available are:
- UKCC Level 1 Certificate in Badminton Coaching
- UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Badminton Coaching
Increasing the number of coaches and level of training of our coaches is vital to improving the standard of Badminton played on the Island.
If you are interested in taking a course, please let your Club Secretary know, contact Jan Hurt directly or use the Contact Page on this site and we will pass details of your interest onto Jan.
Details of the above and other coaching qualifications can be found on the Badminton England website. See: http://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/text.asp?section=20§ionTitle=Coaching
Badminton Night Out – 24 October 2009
Posted by: | CommentsBadminton Night Out – Saturday 24, October, 2009
For a printable PDF poster please click HERE.
Details of this event can also be found on Facebook. Click HERE to be taken to the event. You can also join the ‘Isle of Wight Badminton’ Facebook group to access details of the event.