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Early exit for RVBA at the Norwegian Challenger event
- Published 11/14/2008
The RVBA players were this week at a strong Norwegian Challenger event in Oslo.
Rachel Thomas was up against Finland’s Noora Virta in the 1st round of the main draw. In the slow hall the Finnish player was too strong and controlled the game winning 21-9, 21-13.
Swansea Welsh Satellite Series - Swansea ’s Smashing Success!
- Published 09/22/2008
The tournament began in this excellent facility with over 85 competitors from all over
Next was the women’s singles, displaying all the skill and control associated with the discipline. Spectators witnessed some outstanding showcase badminton, with local favorite, Amy Genders, narrowly missing out to another Welsh junior star, Hannah Killick: 21-15, 18-21, 21-14.
The men’s doubles, usually seen as the show case event, did not disappoint with many extremely close matches, providing the power and precision play expected at this level of competition. With 48 men challenging the title, many top pairs were dispatched through out the competition. In an exhilarating final, the new pairing of Tom Burton and Vaughn Tovey eventually came out on top against the crowd pleasing pair of Darius Garnham and Martin Dix from Ice Badminton Club: 21-14, 21-18.
In the women’s doubles, the high standard of the day continued with many exceptional performances, eventually seeing the experienced pair of Sally Massey and Michelle Smith win the day against Helen Stoddart and Jordan Hart 21-18, 21-14.
The Mixed doubles; currently considered being GB’s strongest event, brought play to a close with a suitable finish to the day. In the exhausting final, the pairing of Andrew Woodland and Michelle Smith, won their second gold medals each, against the established pair of Tom Meakin and Sarah Griffiths: 21-19, 15-21, 21-11.
Ice Badminton Chairman and tournament organiser Barry Garnham said:
“I’d like to thank all the competitors for such a high standard of play and a great atmosphere throughout the day. Fair play prevailed, with extremely entertaining badminton and even some
The Welsh Badminton Union commented:
"SAWGBA started the season off with a bang with, gaining an extremely good entry to the first Welsh Satellite Series Event of the season. Hope this will be the starting block for a popular and successful season for all".
The full set of results can be found under the ‘EVENTS’ section of the web site and then by clicking on the Welsh Satellite Series on the left hand side.
Featured Articles
Badminton Ireland – New High Performance System
- By simon rowe
- Published 09/23/2008
- Current Issues and Hot Topics
- Unrated
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Badminton Ireland today announced the creation of a new High Performance system to strengthen the development of Irish elite badminton. The National High Performance Centre for full-time professional members of Team Ireland will be based at Gentofte Badminton Club, Copenhagen, Denmark under the direction of the National High Performance Panel and the daily supervision of National High Performance Coach, Jim Laugesen |
Defense in Mixed Doubles
- By simon rowe
- Published 07/19/2008
- General News and Facts
- Unrated
In "traditional" (i.e., up-and-back) mixed doubles rallies the woman darts to and fro along the short service line, trying to cut off cross-court drives and half-courts, while her male partner plays behind her, trying to make the opponents lift the shuttle so that she can put it away. When a mixed team is forced to clear, the up-and-back formation must be modified since it leaves the alleys wide open. This companion article to Al Allott's describes how to defend in traditional mixed doubles.Source: Washington State Badminton Association Newsletter Newsletter, Spring 1996
Defense in Doubles
- By simon rowe
- Published 07/19/2008
- General News and Facts
- Unrated
Few things in badminton is as impressive as the sight of a doubles team thwarting a leaping, yelling smasher by calmly returning the hardest smashes high in the air, daring the smasher to hit through them. However good this looks, the defenders are at the mercy of the smasher. Since hitting downwards is the most likely way of winning the rally, doubles players should avoid using great defenders as role models and instead play doubles aggressively. Source: WSBA Newsletter Winter 1998
Mixed Doubles
- By simon rowe
- Published 07/19/2008
- General News and Facts
- Unrated
If you do not have trouble with boy - girl relationships, mixed doubles is the most challenging of the three doubles played in badminton. It combines the power and ability to cover a significant amount of court for the man, and the finesse and touch of a woman.Mixed doubles is sometimes referred to as "singles with interference." This is because of the impression that the woman cannot compete in the back court or on even terms with the man. The man controls the play so that most of the birds are returned in his direction. The woman is allowed an occasional shot at the net just to say she is playing the game. THIS IS NOT MIXED DOUBLES.
Source: Washington State Badminton Association Newsletter Newsletter, Winter 1996
The Offense in Doubles
- By simon rowe
- Published 07/19/2008
- General News and Facts
- Unrated
The offense in doubles is more than smashing and dropping your way to victory. There are things the attacking team can do to minimize their vulnerability to counter-attack and induce the defense to hit a weak return. Gaining the offense while shots in the rally are still low and flat is also an important part of playing attacking doubles. This article will focus on tactics in doubles offense rather than on how to develop rally-winning shots. Source: WSBA Newsletter Summer 1998
Recent Articles
Jumpers Knee
- By simon rowe
- Published 07/19/2008
- Badminton Injuries
- Unrated
What is jumpers knee?
The patella tendon (or ligament as it is sometimes called) connects the kneecap to tibia bone. Under extreme stresses such as those involved in jumping a partial rupture can occur. This can often lead to inflammation and degeneration of the tissue. Inflammation can also result from overuse. Injury to this often affects athletes involved in jumping or throwing sports. Weight lifters, Tennis and Badminton players can also be affected. Rest in the early stages is important.
Source Badminton Extreme
Wrist Bursitis
- By simon rowe
- Published 07/19/2008
- Badminton Injuries
- Unrated
A bursa is a small sack of fluid that lubricates where tendons move in joints. If the bursa is subjected to repeated trauma then it can become inflamed and swollen causing pain in the wrist. This can affect people who put weight on their hands a lot e.g. cyclists.Source Badminton Extreme
Tight Calf Muscles
- By simon rowe
- Published 07/19/2008
- Badminton Injuries
- Unrated
Tight Calf Muscles
(Gastrocnemius and Soleus)
A common problem in athletes is tight calf muscles, especially in runners. The symptoms are a gradual tightening in the calf muscles which can get worse when running or improve while running only to tighten up later.
Tiny micro tears in the muscles cause them to go into spasm. When they are in spasm or contracted then blood cannot easily get into them. The muscles have squeezed the blood out like a sponge. If the muscles do not get enough blood then they will not get enough nutrients and so will tighten up to protect themselves and weaken and so on.
Source Badminton Extreme
Tennis Elbow
- By simon rowe
- Published 07/19/2008
- Badminton Injuries
- Unrated
What is tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis?
Tennis elbow is a common injury and got its' name because tennis players tended to get it. Tennis elbow is inflammation or degeneration of the tendon of the that attaches to the bony bit (lateral epicondyle) on the outside of the arm or elbow. The main tendon involved is that of the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle. Although the injury is called tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) a more common occurance is thought to be tendinosis (degeneration of the tendon).
Source Badminton Extreme
Scoliosis
- By simon rowe
- Published 07/19/2008
- Badminton Injuries
- Unrated
What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a sideways curving of the spine that can often result in an 'S' shape or 'C' shape in the spine. If someone runs there fingers down the spine either side of the vertebrae they will leave two red lines. It is often easier to see the curving of the spine in these red lines. Scoliosis is often a result of an imbalance in the muscles caused by one sided activities such as throwing or racket sports. Children can develop scoliosis through carrying heavy bags on one shoulder all day at school.