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CORONAVIRUS  ANNOUNCEMENT


As a result of the advice from the government, the NHS and our national governing body, Yorkshire Badminton Association has taken the decision to cancel or postpone all YBA organised activity including tournaments, training, the Yorkshire League and any other badminton events.  We will monitor the situation closely and advise YBA members as soon as activities are able to resume.

The government advice can be referenced by using the link (copy the link to your browser) below:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

The NHS advice can be referenced by using the link (copy the link to your browser) below:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

​For Badminton England's statement follow the link below:
https://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/news/badminton-england-update-re-coronavirus/

The health and safety of our members is important and we appreciate your ongoing co-operation during these unprecedented times.  YBA Council will continue to keep abreast of guidance from the government, the NHS and our national governing body and will respond to members in line with the advice received. 

YONEX YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 
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Congratulations to Annie Zhu who at 16 years of age has been named as the young volunteer of the year.  Annie is based at Thornaby and has been volunteering for many years at badminton events. She is a level 1 coach and assists regularly level 2 coaches.  She has attended the Young Leaders Academy and officiates at many tournaments for juniors and seniors.  She is also an active player in Yorkshire teams.  Well done Annie!
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YORKSHIRE RESIDENTIAL SUMMER PERFORMANCE CAMP
9TH - 14TH AUGUST 2020
INFORMATION ABOUT PLACES ON THIS YEAR'S SCHOOL CONTACT NICOLA READ BELOW
Nicola Read:  07910227169 / nicola.read1@btinternet.com

SENIOR RESTRICTED TOURNAMENT FINALS 2019
​This weekend saw the Senior County Restricted Tournament take place.  It was a good entry this year and there were many highly competitive and exciting matches.  All but one of the finals went to three sets.  Winners and finalists below:

2019 SENIOR RESTRICTED RESULTS
WOMENS SINGLES:  Hannah Boden beat Ci Ci Lu 13-21, 21-13, 21-15
MENS SINGLES: Alex Marritt beat Nathan Rossiter 19-21, 21-18, 24-22
WOMENS DOUBLES: Emily Arksey/Charlotte Willmore beat Katherine Arksey/Jasmine Lidster 16-21, 21-14, 21-19
MENS DOUBLES: Scott Williams/Mark Middleton beat Mark Pratt/James Youle 24-26, 21-9, 22-20
​MIXED DOUBLES: Mark Middleton/Charlotte Willmore beat Phil Sunderland/Tracey Parker 21-6, 21-10

                                                 Ray Garnier Retires
After more than twenty five years of amazing service as a volunteer officer in a number roles Ray has decide to stand down as County Match Secretary.  He was honoured at the Presentation Evening and gratitude was expressed by Chairman Gordon Milne on behalf of everyone in the Association. 

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ANNUAL REPORT  2018-2019
This year's report was presented to members for approval at the AGM.  Read it below.

2019_yba_annual_report_updated_pdf.pdf
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                            SUMMER PERFORMANCE CAMP 2019

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ICT SUCCESS 2019
Congratulations to the Yorkshire ICT team finishing in third place well ahead of their seeded position.

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Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 residential performance school in York.  

YORKSHIRE PRINTED TOPS FOR 2019/2020 NOW AVAILABLE IN ALL SIZES FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS.

'THE BADMINTON STORE'   -   THE YBA RETAILER.  PLEASE CONTACT BELOW FOR YOUR PRINTED SHIRT.  BESPOKE PRINTING AVAILABLE WITH YOUR NAME, ETC.  THESE TOPS ARE REQUIRED IF YOU PLAY IN A COUNTY TEAM.

COUNTY KIT MANAGER:  HELEN CLEARY - d54.h57@gmail.com
www.thebadmintonstore.co.uk  ​

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