SUSSEX O70S BEAT MIDDX 9-0! Masters Reports by Jonny - 10th January 201918th August 20190 Sussex 70s team: Back row – Chris Byerley, Sue Awcock, Tim KayeFront row: Wendy Arscott, Vera Groves, Mike Stoneman On 9th December the 70’s team played Middlesex away at the Dome Badminton Centre, Hounslow. The team was Tim Kaye, Mike Stoneman (Captain), Chris Byerley, Vera Groves, Wendy Arscott and Sue Awcock. There were some close matches by the men, but as usual the ladies won more comfortably. All the mixed went to plan and I’m proud to report we won the match 9-0, which was some what of a surprise. Well done to the team and we’re looking forward to ICC in Wolverhampton where we play in the Premier Division. Mike Stoneman (Captain)
GOOD LUCK TO SUSSEX TEAMS AT THE ICC THIS WEEKEND Masters Reports by Jonny - 10th January 201918th August 20190 All age groups of Sussex Masters from O40s to O70s are playing in the Masters Inter County Challenge all over the country – good luck to you all!
O65S LOSE 1-8 AGAINST HAMPSHIRE Masters Reports by Jonny - 28th November 201818th August 20190 After a long drive to Winchester, Sussex 65s played their second match against Hampshire. Comparing sides, it was apparent that this was going to be an uphill struggle against a more experienced Hants’ team. Our Men’s third pairing of Martin and Paul looked as if we were going to take a game in a tough three-setter, never really got a look in in the final end and finally lost the game. Similarly, our ladies second pairing of Pam and Linda also took their opponents to three and although doing better than the men’s, losing 18-21 in the third meant we had lost the match without the mixed being played. Despite the poor score line the team put up a strong effort and