It is with great sadness that I have to inform everyone of the passing of Mark Allen. Mark was a true champion of all things badminton especially Sussex Badminton, Mark was vice Chairman of the County for a number of years and officiating, Mark was the current Chairman of the Badminton Umpires of England. Mark’s passion for the game was boundless. It didn’t matter what level the game was being played at, be it local club or the Yonex All England, Mark’s love for the game always shone through. Personally I will greatly miss his common sense approach to badminton matters and the clarity that he brought to the many discussions that we had. As a County I would like to pass on our dearest thoughts to Maggie, Mark’s wife and his
Author: Jonny
Sussex Junior Trials 2020
Please note, due to the guidelines and restrictions issued by both the Government and Badminton England, we will not be holding any trials this year and further updates on this will be given as and when guidance is relaxed.
Eastbourne Three Series Postponed
The Eastbourne Three Series has now been postponed until the start of next season.
Coronavirus Update (Covid-19)
As an organisation that is operating in the heart of our local community, we continue to closely monitor the ongoing impact of the coronavirus, COVID-19, and follow advice from the government, Public Health England and Badminton England. We take the health and well-being of our players, supporters, officials and visitors connected with the County very seriously and we are committed to providing a safe environment for everybody that engages with us. Our communications to relevant parties will be guided by government advice and communications sent to us by Badminton England. We will update members further with relevant information as soon as we receive it. Thank you for your support and do please take every precaution possible to look after yourselves and ensure, as individuals,
START TIMES – 22nd Mid Sussex Junior Tournament – 22nd & 23rd February
UPDATE - Start Times: Saturday 22nd February – U10, U12 and U14’s SINGLES PLAYERS – Please arrive by 8.45am , Matches will commence 9.00am DOUBLES PLAYERS – Please arrive by 12.15pm to commence at 12:30pm Sunday 23rd February – U16 and U18’s SINGLES PLAYERS – Please arrive by 8.45am, MATCHES WILL COMMENCE AT 9.00am DOUBLES PLAYERS – please arrive by 12.30pm to commence shortly afterwards U10's / U12's / U14's on SATURDAY, 22nd February 2020U16's & U18's on SUNDAY 23rd February 2020 The Dolphin, Haywards Heath (Pasture Hill Road, RH16 1LY) Please note there will be NO PARKING at the leisure centre. Free parking will be available a 5-7 minute walk away at Oaklands Road RH16 1SS, or use the new Multi Storey by the station. Closing date for entries to be received : Wednesday 12th February
The 3 Series Continues…Enter The Brighton Tournament Now!
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Sad News – Mary Eddy
Sussex County Badminton Association were sad to learn that Mary Eddy (nee Bridge aged 73) passed away peacefully at her home in Birmingham with her husband and family on Saturday 16/11/2019 after a short illness. A National Junior Champion in 1964 with Lynn Veasey, Mary represented Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire first teams all with distinction. She was a County Badminton, Tennis and Squash player and will be sadly missed by her husband David (a former All England Champion), their three children John, Robert and Amy and their two grandchildren Mimi and Rudy. A cremation will be held at Robin Hood Cemetery and Crematorium, Streetsbrook Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3NL at 1.30pm on Monday December 2nd 2019. This will be followed by a wake at
3 Series…Results from Bognor.
3 SERIES BADMINTON BONANZA! STARTS 3RD NOVEMBER – ENTER NOW
RECOGNISING COMMITMENT TO SUSSEX!
The county are once again recognising commitment to Sussex badminton and were delighted to welcome Karen Chapman to present the awards. Karen badminton CV is one to be admired... Represented the county 73 times National doubles champion in 1980 Won gold in doubles at the European individual event in 1984 Won two golds in the 1982 Common wealth games (Team and individual mixed) and also a bronze in the ladies doubles at the same event. In 1983 she won a bronze in the mixed doubles world championships in Copenhagon ...and 37 full senior caps for England. Not bad huh?! Debuts Scott Haysom and Eloise Matthews Debuts Evan Gill, Bea Noakes, Howard Gill, Tom Knowles. 25 appearances (bronze) Chris Jones Jonty Russ Helen Merrett, Andrew Brownlie, David Askey (not in photo