YORKSHIRE MASTERS
Welcome to the "Masters" page of the Yorkshire Badminton Association website. Players are eligible to play for Yorkshire Masters Squads as soon as they reach the age of 40. All players must be affiliated to Badminton England in order to play in the masters league. If you are not affiliated but would like to play for Yorkshire, then see the notes on how to affiliate at the bottom of this page. Yorkshire currently has 6 squads ranging from 40+ to 65+ in 5 year groupings. The 40+ to 60+ squads consist of 4 women, 4 men who play 4 men's doubles, 4 women's doubles and 4 mixed doubles per match. The 65+ squad plays 3 men's doubles, 3 women's doubles and 3 mixed per match. In 2017-18 we are hoping to enter a 70+ squad. They play a home and an away fixture which can be as many as 8 matches per season depending on how many counties are entered into a particular age group. Matches are predominantly played on Sundays to avoid clashes with local league matches. Anyone wishing to be considered for a place in the squad should join one of the practise/assessment sessions which are held twice per year. One in September/October and one at the turn of the year. The squad captain will be on hand where possible to welcome new members. Practise session notifications will appear on this page 4 to 6 weeks before the practise date.
Yorkshire is part of the northern counties league which includes around 6 other counties. The county that wins the league in their age group goes through to the league finals in April each year. Yorkshire Masters usually do quite well and usually have one or more teams in the finals.
Some counties including Yorkshire host their own Masters Tournament and once again all affiliated players are eligible to enter. See BE website for more details. Badminton England host a further 3 Masters only events in December, January and April. These are the "Nationals", the "Masters All England" and the "County Challenge". Once again see the BE website for details. Over the years many Yorkshire players have gone on to represent England internationally, winning Gold Silver and Bronze medals, in the "European" and "World" events.
Yorkshire is part of the northern counties league which includes around 6 other counties. The county that wins the league in their age group goes through to the league finals in April each year. Yorkshire Masters usually do quite well and usually have one or more teams in the finals.
Some counties including Yorkshire host their own Masters Tournament and once again all affiliated players are eligible to enter. See BE website for more details. Badminton England host a further 3 Masters only events in December, January and April. These are the "Nationals", the "Masters All England" and the "County Challenge". Once again see the BE website for details. Over the years many Yorkshire players have gone on to represent England internationally, winning Gold Silver and Bronze medals, in the "European" and "World" events.
THE MASTERS BADMINTON NEWSLETTER
Badminton England's "Masters Policy Group" (MPG) have decided to try and significantly increase the number of players participating in badminton beyond the age of 35. Some players seem to give up the sport at this stage whilst some go on to enjoy many more years of good quality competitive badminton at local and national level. To make players more aware of what events and competitions are available the MPG will issue a newsletter. It will be sent to your in box 3 times a year commencing in May 2017. An email has been sent to all known affiliated Yorkshire players inviting them to opt in to receiving the newsletter. However the database from which emails addresses were sourced is not complete and hence some affiliated players may not have received the original invite. If you haven't received an invite by the end of April and you wish to receive the newsletter, please let the YBA Masters Coordinator (ybamc14@gmail.com) know and your name will be added to he circulation list. The invite letter is posted below for reference.
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THE INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE FINALS 2017
Yorkshire Masters Badminton managed to get 3 squads through to the finals of the Inter-County Championship finals on 22/23 of April at Hatfield in Hertfordshire. Two of the three squads went on to take top honours in their age group. The Over 40's took on Devon in the semi-final beating them 11-1 whilst the Over 50 took on Cheshire also beating their opponents 11-1.
The finals day on Sunday saw Yorkshire playing the mighty Essex in both age groups. Essex have won these trophies numerous times in the past but on this occasion the Yorkshire squads proved to be good. The Over 40's match resulted in a 9-3 victory for Yorkshire whilst the Over 50's came out with a resounding 11-1 victory. Well done to both teams and their captains James Babington and Christine Summers.. .
The finals day on Sunday saw Yorkshire playing the mighty Essex in both age groups. Essex have won these trophies numerous times in the past but on this occasion the Yorkshire squads proved to be good. The Over 40's match resulted in a 9-3 victory for Yorkshire whilst the Over 50's came out with a resounding 11-1 victory. Well done to both teams and their captains James Babington and Christine Summers.. .
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The winning teams - On the left the Over 40's squad and on the right the Over 50 squad.
AUTUMN & CHRISTMAS PRACTISE SESSION NOTICE
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MASTER'S TEAM SELECTION POLICY & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
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BADMINTON ENGLAND AFFILIATION
If you are not a member of an affiliated club but wish to become affiliated through Yorkshire Badminton to Badminton England, then join "The Tykes Badminton Club." This is a "virtual" club set up to allow anyone to become affiliated even if your club isn't, and its cheaper than affiliating as an individual member. Any player who wishes to represent Yorkshire or play in a recognised Badminton England sponsored masters tournament must be affiliated. For more information on how to affiliate yourself contact the Yorkshire Registration Secretary Nick Rogers at nicholas.rogers3@ntlworld.com
We will need your old affiliation number if you have been affiliated previously, your DOB, email address full name,postal address, and mobile and/or home telephone number.
We will need your old affiliation number if you have been affiliated previously, your DOB, email address full name,postal address, and mobile and/or home telephone number.
