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Emma Barry, partnered by the experienced Barry Bushell, won her first Island tournament today winning the W&D Thomas mixed doubles at Ryde Academy.

Twenty pairs competed in a round robin competition consisting of four groups of five. The group winners progressed through to the semi finals. Both semi finals needed three sets to settle on a winner. Barry and Emma won by the narrowest of margins beating Michael Hamman and Sophia Hellyer 21-20 in the third set.

In the other semi final Richard Grainger and Becca Richards lost the opening set to Clayton Simpson and Sarah McWilliam 21-15 before taking the next two sets 21-11 21-15.

In a keenly contested final Barry and Emma won 21-17 21-14

Thanks to Ryde Kings Badminton club for hosting the event and providing refreshments

2016 ICC Tournament – Over 60’s

This year over 60’s successfully continued their reputation at this event – not necessarily for our badminton skills, but most certainly for enjoying the ‘social’ aspect of the weekend, along with a serious (but friendly) approach to all the matches played, even giving one or two of our opponents a bit of a scare along the way!

Having ‘messed with’ the stats, the heroes of or team were Mike West and Dot Anderson who were our highest scoring male and female players over the weekend, the rest of us mere mortals trailing quite closely behind. The captain’s results were (disappointingly) the least impressive, but I shall lay claim to “shot of the weekend”, which those who saw it must surely agree was a truly wonderful moment!

My thanks as always to a superbly easy-to-manage team, who consistently make my life as simple as possible in a role that is not relished by many – for which I remain extremely grateful.

Here’s to the continued fitness of all our players, in order that we may all complete the season in the same spirit of enjoyment with which it has begun.

Ian Parker (team captain)