WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR 8 SUSSEX PLAYERS Masters News by Jonny - 18th August 201918th August 20190 CONGRATULATIONS to our 8 Sussex players competing for England in the World Senior Championships held in Katowice, Poland from 4-11 August. They will be amongst 1507 players from 56 countries and 6 continents fighting for medals in the iconic Spodek arena (it looks like a flying saucer!)Mark Burgeman, Cathy Bargh, Catherine Wheller, Phil Troke (top row) Vera Groves, Wendy Arscott, Sue Awcock, Mike Stoneman (bottom row) Good luck to you all.
MASTERS NEWSLETTER 2018-19 Masters News by Jonny - 18th August 201921st August 20190 Here is a summary of all the various activities, matches, tournaments our Masters players have been involved in throughout a very successful season. Well done to you all and we look forward to more next season! Please click ‘download’ button to read all pages of our newsletter Vera Groves (Masters Coordinator) Sussex-Masters-Newsletter-2018-2019Download
SUSSEX JUNIOR BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS Juniors News by Jonny - 12th August 201921st August 20190 This is the premier junior badminton competition held in Sussex and we very much hope that your youngster will take part. Full details and conditions for entry are given on the entry form attached below. Please email completed entry forms to Mark Russ at marussy@me.comWe look forward to seeing you at the event. Sussex-Champs-Entry-Form-2019Download
EAST SUSSEX JUNIOR BADMINTON TRIALS – SUNDAY 14TH JULY Juniors News by Jonny - 11th July 201918th August 20190
SUSSEX 065’S CELEBRATE A GREAT SEASON Masters News by Jonny - 1st July 201918th August 20190 The O65’s celebrated their season with a final get-together at Cote’s restaurant in Lewes. The evening was attended by the complete team of players including the Pordages recently back from their World Cruise and a couple of wives. The dinner concluded with a presentation to the top scoring female and male players and a special remembrance award were given to each of the winning MCC Eastleigh team in recognition of their resounding victory in their division, thus being promoted next season.
A GUIDE TO JUNIOR BADMINTON TOURNAMENTS Juniors News Policies & Guides by Jonny - 1st July 201915th July 20190 Players in our squads are encouraged to entering as many Badminton England sanctioned events during the season, as well as other more local tournaments, as possible. These are a valuable opportunity to gain competitive experience. SUSSEX COUNTY JUNIOR BADMINTON TOURNAMENTS SUSSEX CHAMPIONSHIPS SCJB runs the Sussex Championships early in the season. This is the most prestigious junior event in Sussex, with the winners being able to say they are the county champion at their age group. All Sussex players are expected to enter, with trophies presented at the end of the event. This event is open to all children who live or attend school in Sussex. SUSSEX RISING STARS The Rising Stars Tournament, for the mid age groups (U10’s, U12’s, U14’s and U16’s), is held towards the end of
JUNIOR COUNTY TRIALS Juniors News by Jonny - 15th June 201915th July 20190 The junior trials will be held at Portslade, Hailsham and Worthing over the weekend of 29/30 June.
UNBEATEN SUSSEX 55S WIN SOUTH EAST DIVISION! Masters News by Jonny - 29th March 201918th August 20190 Back Row – David Walter, Wendy Gill, Lynne Phillips, Stewart Byne, Front Row – Colin Hayhurst, Cathy Bargh, Shahab Hashemi, Minnie Jones (missing from photo: Nick Chambers, Karen Thomas, Louise Simmonds, Linda Byne) A solid over 55s team once again WON the South East – South Division in the Masters Championships and qualified for the playoffs next month in Hatfield. Captain Colin Hayhurst steered his loyal and competitive team members to finish the season unbeaten! A great achievement, well done to you all.Team members were Stewart Byne, Shahab Hashemi, Colin Hayhurst, Wendy Gill and Minnie Jones who played in all 6 matches. Big contributions were made by other squad members: Nick Chambers (who we welcomed back to Sussex Masters after a few
OVER 65’S V ESSEX OVER 65’S Masters Reports by Jonny - 13th March 201918th August 20190 Our last fixture of the season and second ‘home’ match at the new venue. Comments were received from both sides again especially the lighting which for some reason is brighter at the back of the courts and right over the tramlines on two courts. The day did not start well as there had been a court booking error which fortunately went in our favour as the opposition were running late due to weather and road conditions. 45 minutes late their first man appeared followed by a second ten minutes after. This was our winning ICC team, so much to prove. This was always going to be a difficult match with several of the opposition being Open Tournament players including a National Champion.
ENGLAND HONOURS FOR CATHY & SARA Masters Reports by Jonny - 4th March 201918th August 20190 McCoig Trophy & Medals Sussex Masters players and National Champions Cathy Bargh and Sara Foster, were selected to represent England against Scotland for the McCoig trophy on Friday 1st March 2019. This was held at the magnificent Railway Institute Hall York, with 9 courts. Cathy won her O55s singles after a tricky start against Jill Smith of Scotland 21-16, 21-10 adding to the English team’s match score. Sara also won her O45 mixed doubles with Simon Gilhooly from Essex (playing out of her age group), but lost her O50 Ladies Doubles with partner Caroline Hale against 2 excellent Scottish ladies. England Masters won the match 23-6 and therefore hold the McCoig trophy for 2019. Congratulations to everyone – especially our Sussex girls Sara