Isle of Wight Badminton Association
The results of matches played at the weekend were:
Mallett Cup semi finals
Wroxall 5 Vectis 2
Ryde Kings C 5 Westlands B 2
Mallett Plate semi finals
BCA 5 Freshwater A 4
Westlands A 5 Newport B 1
Congratulations to Freshwater B who have won Division 2
We are trying to run a level 1 coaching course on the Island for those wishing to become coaches. At the moment we would like to know who is interested to find out whether there is a demand. The course will run for three days and will cost approx 225 GBP however this could be subsidised for Isle of Wight County Badminton members. If anybody is interested please contact Mike West (01983556821) or text your name and contact number to 07773227813
Cowes 5 Yarmouth 4
Fairway 2 Ryde Kings A 5
Freshwater A 2 Wroxall 5
Freshwater B 2 Newport A 5
Freshwater C 3 BCA 5
Newport B 0 Vectis A 5
Ryde Kings B 2 Westlands B 5
Ryde Kings C 5 Westlands A 0
If any newly formed club wishes to enter the Island Badminton League in the forthcoming season, they must enter by August 31st. Please contact Mike West 556821 for details
Clubs are reminded that the names of players wishing to play for them this season, especially players changing clubs, must be submitted to the league secretary by Sunday September 10th
RYDE SMASHERS BADMINTON CLUB
COMING SOON TO RYDE SCHOOL SPORTS HALL!
SUNDAY MORNING
Starts 5 March (first Sunday after Half Term)
Dan Coelho – Coach (Badminton England Qualified) – (DBS checked)
Contact: 07511024555 dionisio1601@gmail.com for more information and to sign up
FREE FIVE WEEK INTRODUCTION COURSE
Learn to play or improve your game
All equipment supplied – just wear sporty clothes and trainers
Parents welcome to join in the fun
Session 1 – Sunday mornings 9.30-10.30am
Little Smashers Age 5-10
Suitable for beginners and a fun introduction to badminton skills, games and lots of running around!
Session 2 – Sunday mornings 10.30-12.00am
Junior Smashers Age 11-17
Beginners welcome – learn shots, improve skills and get a great workout!
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
Ventnorians have a new secretary
Ian Chatterton
10 Stonewood Gate
St Helens PO33 1FY
Tel 873777 Mobile 07966111137 email ian@emscar.co.uk
Isobelle Honnor became the youngest ever winner of the W& D Thomas mixed doubles handicap tournament today, partnered by her elder brother, Matthew who had won the competition four seasons ago.
In the final they defeated Rob Bridges and Becky Richards 21-14 21-17.
The 18 pairs entered competed in four groups with the group winners progressing to the semi final. In the semi finals, Matthew & Isobelle defeated Brian & Chris Amy 21-19 21-16 whilst Rob & Becky defeated James Phillips and Penny Osman 21-14 15-21 21-20
