LATEST NEWS
It is with great sadness that I have to report to you the news that our respected Yorkshire League and Affiliation Secretary Nick Rogers lost his battle with cancer and died just before Christmas. Nick had been fighting the disease for a few years and following treatment had been given the all clear earlier this year. This news has come as a great shock and our hearts go out to Nick’s family at this time. Nick has been part of Yorkshire Badminton for many decades and has been our Yorkshire League and Affiliation Secretary since 1997. He has served the county with distinction and dedication always willing to go the extra mile to make things work. Even during his illness it was business as usual as he made arrangements for match weekends to go ahead and affiliations to be registered. He will be sorely missed by us all. Lucy Kidd, in the meantime, will be the contact for the Yorkshire League and Affiliations and her email is: luc2923@hotmail.com
Regards Gordon Milne, Chairman
Regards Gordon Milne, Chairman
NEW RELATIONSHIP MANAGER FOR YORKSHIRE
Due to a staff restructure in Badminton England's development team Michael Reid our relationship manager has been moved to look after five counties in the East Midlands. A big thank you to Michael for the work he has done over the past 3 years with our clubs. Holly Robson will now be the Yorkshire Relationship Manager, also looking after Northumberland and Durham. Holly has hit the ground running and has produced a Yorkshire Badminton Newsletter which you can read below....
| Yorkshire Badminton Newsletter - December 2020 |
COVID-19 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.
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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.
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YONEX YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
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!
SENIOR RESTRICTED 2019
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
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 RETIRES
After more than twenty five years of amazing service as a volunteer officer in a number roles Ray Garnier 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.
YORKSHIRE TOPS
Yorkshire tops for 2020 now available in all sizes for juniors and seniors.
The badminton store - the YBA retailer of the year. 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
The badminton store - the YBA retailer of the year. 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
Babolat are proud sponsors of Yorkshire badminton.
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