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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 09/23/2008
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
Mid Glam V Derbyshire - Division 3c - 2009 / 2010
- By simon rowe
- Published 10/27/2009
- County Matches
- Unrated
The Mid Glamorgan County Badminton team were victorious in their first fixture of Division 3 in the English Inter County Championship on the weekend, beating Derbyshire 11 games to 4 with an awesome display of raquet skills in what was undoubtedly our strongest encounter to date.
Jumpers Knee
- By simon rowe
- Published 07/20/2008
- 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 07/20/2008
- 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 07/20/2008
- 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 07/20/2008
- 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
Recent Articles
Derbyshire Badminton News
- By simon rowe
- Published 10/30/2009
- County Gossip
- Unrated
Mid Glamorgan beat Derbyshire 11 games to 4 in the opening match of the English ICC Division 3C on October 18th 2009.The following excerpt is from Derbyshire News http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk
What are the plans for Badminton in Wales for the next Ten years
- By simon rowe
- Published 10/27/2008
- Current Issues and Hot Topics
- Unrated
Where are we going wrong in Wales if England says Badminton is the top raquet sport and we have 5 a side football as the main interest of sports centers and players seem disalussioned with current plans.
It is clear that the infrastructure in place in England far outstrips that in Wales, after the production of players such as Richard Vaughan ,Kelly Morgan, Martin and Michael Lews, Joe and James why are we not churning out more Super stars.
Shuttles Crisis Looms
- By simon rowe
- Published 10/27/2008
- Current Issues and Hot Topics
- Unrated
Mid Glamorgan Badminton Has topped up its supply of feathered shuttles to last the 2008 / 2009 season after reading this email from one of the major Sports Houses.
Mid Glam 11 - West Glam 3 - Preseason friendly clash
- By simon rowe
- Published 09/27/2008
- County Gossip
- Unrated
A big thank you to West Glam for bringing a team to play last night, it was a great match, with nearly a full set of games played. In the end Mid Glam eased ahead with a score of 11 games to 3, the second ladies reversed was not played due to lack of time.
Missing from the West Glam side were Jo and James, although James has now I believe moved to Avon - Mid Glam wish him all the best in his new county and hope to see him on the circuit.
Badminton Ireland – New High Performance System
- By simon rowe
- Published 09/23/2008
- Current Issues and Hot Topics
- Unrated
| Monday, 22 September 2008 14:43 |
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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 |
