County Championship (Added 30 April 2024) - Expires (31 May 2024) Very many congratulations to the Surrey 2nd team for achieving promotion to next season's Championship Division following a most successful Division I play-off weekend on 27/28 April. The team defeated Devon 1sts 9-2, and Glasgow & North Strathclyde 1sts 6-5. Although losing their final match 5-6 against Suffolk 1sts, the team achieved 20 points overall, finishing just a single point behind Glasgow & North Strathclyde 1sts. The players pictured for the play-off weekend were Charlotte Atkins, Gemma Atkins, Leon Griffiths, Luke Griffiths, Marcus Ip, Tilly Ip, Laavanya Kirushanthan, Daniel McMillan, Callum Mitchell, Adam Shepherd and Jana Wong. The 2nd team was also represented during the main season by Amy Cox, Anna Palacci and Claire Royall. A great team effort. Well done everyone. Richard Wellington Chairman and acting SCC Co-Ordinator.   National Schools Events & Development Committee (Added 5 March 2024) - Expired (22 March 2024) Badminton England are seeking positive and enthusiastic volunteers (aged 18+) to join our brand new National Schools Events & Development Committee (NSE&D). The NSE&D Committee will bring together expert representatives from business, charity, the sporting and/or badminton community & the education industry to advise on the future development, implementation and monitoring of Badminton England?s approach to secondary school competition and participation. The Committee will support and inform, through expert knowledge, guidance, insight and challenge, delivery of Badminton England?s Schools Action Plan, as an extension of Badminton England's 'A Sport for Everyone' Strategy. We are recruiting for 5 roles on the NSE&D Committee, as listed below: Administrator Treasurer County Representative Schools & School Games Organiser (SGO) Representative General Representative Please click for the NSE&D Committee Role Descriptions. To apply for any of these roles please use this online form to submit your application. The deadline for applications is Friday 22nd March 2024.   Sad News - Colin Beacom (Added 29 February 2024) - Expired (29 March 2024) I am saddened to tell you all that Colin passed away peacefully this morning. He had been in failing health recently. Born in 1937, he was a 3-time English National Champion. In the Mixed Doubles with Jenny Pritchard in 1964 and in the Mens Doubles with Tony Jordan in 1966 and 1968. He also represented England, including at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston Jamaica. Colin also played a major part in the Surrey domination over that period of the Inter-County Championship. Over the 21 seasons from 1954/55 to 1974/75, Surrey won the Championship 19 times. Colin represented Surrey on over 150 occasions. In addition Colin was fully involved in other aspects of badminton. He first was a Surrey selector in 1971, subsequently undertaking a number of roles in Surrey, becoming a Vice-President in 1977/78, and being Surrey President from 1990/91 through to 1995/96. And at Badminton England level he became a National Coach in 1977/78, and was the Surrey representative on the Badminton Association of England Council from 1991/92 until 1995/96. A truly distinguished badminton life. Colin's funeral will be on Monday 11th March at Lambeth Crematorium. If you plan to attend and for more details, please contact Richard Wellington richardwellington48@hotmail.com. RIP Colin.   Junior start times (Added 25 February 2024) - Expired (3 March 2024) The following are the times for the Surrey U12 & U14 Doubles & Mixed tournaments on 3rd March at Epsom College Sports Centre KT17 4JQ. Please report to the desk in Hall 1 (Upper Hall) by the following times: Please be on time - we are on a tight schedule, and you may forfeit games if late. 9.00am U12 Boys & Girls A-section 9.30am U12 Boys B-section 11.00am U12 Mixed A-section 11.30am U12 Mixed B-section 11.00am U14 A-Section Girls & Boys & B-Section Girls 12.30 pm U14 Boys B-Section 1.30 pm U14 A & B-Sections Mixed   The National Badminton League is back! (Added 16 January 2024) - Expired (29 January 2024) The National Badminton League (NBL) is back! A pilot season in 2023-24, it's looking to build on the foundations established previously, but exploring a sustainable way of creating engaging competitive and fan opportunities. Consisting of four teams, each team will compete either home or away to their rivals, five events (Men's & Women's Singles, Men's & Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles), each played to the best of 5 games to 11 points. Wimbledon Raquets & Fitness beat Wycombe Performance 4-1 away in their first match and now face Team Skyfall at home on Monday 29th January 2024. Tickets available at My Courts, only £5 an adult, £3 a junior. The Bar will be open for the duration of the evening and drinks may be brought into the viewing areas. Whilst food will also be available, it must be consumed in the bar area. Current league table available on Tournament Software.   New Club Starting Up (Added 13 December 2023) - Expired (31 March 2024) There is a new club starting up in the Redhill and Reigate area who are looking for players of a good standard who wish to improve. See their website for more info.   Crossfire Badminton Tournament (Added 23 November 2023) - Expired (28 December 2023) CrossFire 'All-Stars' 22nd Open Senior Badminton Tournament Supported by Ling-Mei Wednesday, 27th December 2023 Thursday, 28th December 2023 at The Parklangley Racket Club, Beckenham, BR3 3AF Events include: Wednesday - Mens, Womens & Mixed Doubles - League A&B Thursday - Men Singles (WS has been omitted this time) - League A&B Mens, Womens & Mixed Doubles - League C Plus Mens Doubles - League D (New Event) Closing date is 23:59 on Sunday 17 December 2023 (Late fees apply from 00:01 on 13 December 2023) For full details see: www.crossfirebadminton.co.uk Don't delay!... Spaces are limited and subject to first come first serve basis! Plus, don't miss our: Crossfire Young-Stars 2nd Open Junior Badminton Tournament on Sunday, 10th December 2023   Coaching Course - Level 1 (Added 16 November 2023) - Expired (10 December 2023) There is a Foundation Award (UKCC Level 1) coaches course being run at Ebbisham on the weekend of 9th and 10th December 2023 from 9am to 5pm on each day. This coaching award is the first step for anyone who might be interested in getting into coaching badminton. If your club has any members (junior or senior) who are interested in taking this qualification please click the link below for further information and to book a place on the course. Please note that all applicants must be 16 years of age on the date of the course. https://badmintonengland.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=F01002A5C691C1B5066A31494F7EAD29C365F8BF   Sad News - Ron Snow (Added 6 October 2023) - Expired (6 November 2023) It is with great sadness that we heard last week that our dear friend and colleague Ron Snow had passed away at the age of 87. Ron was a stalwart of Surrey badminton for nearly 30 years. He first joined our Council in 1994, and was secretary of the Association from 1995 until 2007. Ron was elected as a Vice-President in 2007, and in 2011 he was elected as President, a post he held with distinction until 2019. Again in 2007 Ron also became Surrey's Auditor. Besides Council, he also served on other Surrey committees, notably the Masters Committee and the Strategy, Finance and General Purposes Committee. At National level Ron worked for the Badminton England Masters Policy Group for nearly ten seasons. He was tasked with managing the Masters inter-County Championships which started with a single rule in 1998 that feather shuttles should be used. He worked comprehensively to fill that void, to such a degree that the current Regulations run to around 5 pages. He became known to his friends as 'Regulation Ron', and he reminded us recently that this was because he was a stickler for the rules. Those Rules are a constant reminder of his most valuable work for that Group. Ron also found time to become an umpire, working with the Badminton Umpires Association of England. In season 2007/08 Ron was honoured to receive the English Badminton Award, which was instituted to recognise long standing exceptional service to badminton in England. A true gentleman of the sport, who will be most sadly missed by his wife Pauline and all his family and friends. Our thoughts are with them all. RIP Ron. Ron's funeral will be at 12.30pm on Friday 20 October at Randall's Park Crematorium, Leatherhead. If you are attending, please let Richard Wellington know so he can pass the information on to the family.   Restricted Tournament Results (Added 25 September 2023) - Expired (31 October 2023) The 2023 Surrey Restricted was held on 23/24 Sept at Wimbledon. Many congratulations to the winners/runners up who were:- Open Singles. Adam Shepherd won 21-18, 21-23, 21-9 against Oliver Wu. Ladies Singles. Jana Wong won Group. Second place Jodie Teale. Open Doubles. Rees Sadasivan & Daniel Tang won 21-13, 21-13 against Lawrence Chen & Oliver Nicolson. Ladies Doubles. Claire Royall & Jana Wong won Group. Second place Danya Kirushanthan & Lorayne Lee. Mixed Doubles. Callum Mitchell & Charlotte Atkins won 21-19, 21-18 against Daniel Tang & Claire Royall. Very many thanks also to referee/organiser Ross Blyth, and the Badminton England umpires.   Masters Team Tournament (Added 10 September 2023) - Expired (10 October 2023) The annual Surrey County BA Masters Teams Tournament took place at Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club once again during the August Bank Holiday weekend. We had entries from 10 teams, and a good number of new players of differing standards taking part. Once again, Nick Ponting's team (We need Botox) won the trophy. We had a delicious BBQ on Saturday evening and play resumed on Sunday morning. There was a really good atmosphere throughout the whole event with friendly and competitive rivalry, and I think everyone got plenty of badminton. I'm sure there were some aching muscles on Monday...!! Marion   Restricted Tournament (Added 10 August 2023) - Expired (24 September 2023) The 73rd Restricted tournament will take place on 23-24 September 2023 at Wimbledon Racquets and Fitness Club. Entries are now open at https://be.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/3AD354B0-46C9-4069-8AE5-85331B275AE0 The closing date is Sunday 10 September 2023. Entry fees are the same as last year: For Adults: £17 per event (£46 for all 3) For Juniors: £12 per event (£33 for all 3)   Junior Social Tournament (Added 1 August 2023) - Expired (1 September 2023) The Ron Snow Trophy was presented to Andrea Philipose, captain of the winning Surrey Shuttles team. The tournament took place during the Surrey Junior social which rounded off the junior season. Well done to all the players who took part .   Junior Tournaments (Added 31 July 2023) - Expired (24 March 2024) The 2023-24 calendar of junior tournaments has been announced which has the details of each tournament organiser. Entry forms and Conditions of Entry are also available.   Possible Umpire Course (Added 13 June 2023) - Expired (13 July 2023) Is anybody interested in an umpire course? Contact Jo Newson. The course would be in Kent and would need at least 4/5 candidates. It would consist of about 3-4 hours study followed by court time with players of about 2-3 hours. Cost would be roughly £30 per head depending on numbers.   Under 18 Surrey Tournament (Added 7 June 2023) - Expired (25 June 2023) Singles, Doubles & Mixed tournaments. On Sunday 25th June 2023. At Epsom College Sports Centre. Closing Date 14th June. Entries to Chris Thompson christine@piper-thompson.co.uk. Entry forms are on this website under Juniors > Publications.   AGM (Added 24 May 2023) - Expired (15 June 2023) The 2023 Surrey AGM is being held on Thurs 15 June at St Paul's Church Hall, 15 Northey Ave, Cheam SM2 7HS. Papers should have been circulated to all affiliated clubs. Agenda and last AGM Minutes are available.   Mental Health First Aid (Added 24 May 2023) - Expired (31 July 2023) At Active Surrey, we recognise the importance of promoting mental health and wellbeing within the sporting community. We firmly believe that mental health should be a top priority for athletes, coaches, and volunteers alike. To support this vision, we are thrilled to announce that we are now offering free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England training to all sports clubs in Surrey. Access to MHFA training will be allocated on a first come, first served basis during this pilot project. Mental Health First Aid training equips individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to recognize and respond to mental health challenges. By training club volunteers and coaches as Mental Health First Aiders, we aim to foster a supportive and inclusive environment within sports clubs, where individuals feel comfortable seeking help and receiving the necessary support. The are loads of benefits to having club volunteers and coaches trained as Mental Health First Aiders. Firstly, it enhances the overall wellbeing of your members, creating an atmosphere where mental health concerns are acknowledged and addressed promptly. When coaches and volunteers are equipped with the tools to identify signs of distress, they can provide immediate assistance, offer reassurance, and guide individuals towards appropriate professional help. Secondly, having Mental Health First Aiders within your club can contribute to reducing stigma surrounding mental health. Their presence sends a powerful message that mental health matters and is a legitimate concern in the sporting and local community. This proactive approach not only supports individuals but also helps to create a culture of empathy, understanding, and resilience throughout the club which can be used as an opportunity to interact with the local community surrounding the club and enhancing the clubs standing and membership. Moreover, the MHFA training we provide goes beyond immediate crisis response. It covers a range of topics, including self-care, promoting good mental health, and signposting to additional resources. This comprehensive training empowers Mental Health First Aiders to provide ongoing support and to contribute to the overall mental wellbeing of club members. I invite you to consider this opportunity for your sports club to participate in our free Mental Health First Aid training program. By taking advantage of this offer, you are investing in the wellbeing of your athletes and demonstrating your commitment to creating a mentally healthy sporting environment. To get your club on board or learn more, drop me a message. The courses will be running from mid July over Zoom, we are expecting that they will be run over 4 evenings 6:30 - 10pm. Course can now be booked online www.bookwhen.com/activesurreyevents   Sad News. Eric Goozee (Added 9 March 2023) - Expired (9 April 2023) It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the family of Eric Goozee have informed us of his passing at the age of 79 on Saturday 4th March 2023. Eric passed away peacefully in hospital with his family by his side; this was after a period of declining health and a short stay in a local nursing home. Eric had a great love for badminton, Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club and its members, forging many great friendships over the years. He also helped manage some of the Surrey county teams, and got great enjoyment from competing with the other counties and watching the Surrey players as they progressed. It was Eric's firm belief that we shouldn't be too saddened when he died after what he described as a 'good innings'. He would much rather have us remember the good times we shared together and celebrate his life. The funeral will be Tuesday 18th April, 2pm at North East Surrey Crematorium, Morden Lane, SM4 4NU. Afterwards from 3pm at Kingswood Golf and Country Club, Sandy Lane, Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 6NE. Flowers to W.A. Truelove & Sons, High Street, Banstead, SM7 2NS or Just Giving: Alzheimers, Jacquie's page The family would also like to thank you all for the kind messages of condolence they have been receiving.   Shires Junior Badminton (Added 5 June 2022) - Expired (5 July 2022) Junior successes at the Shires League Finals. Under 18 - Winners (gold medallists) of their age group at the Shires League Finals. Under 16 - Made it to the Shires League Finals and came seventh. Under 14 - Won Bronze medals at the Shires League Finals. Under 12 - Made it to the Shires League Finals and came sixth.   Disability Workshop (Added 1 June 2022) - Expired (12 June 2022) A Disability Badminton CPD Workshop, sponsored by the Anders Disability Badminton Charity (ADBC), will be taking place at Battersea Sports Centre on Sunday 12th June. Free places for anyone that wishes to attend. For more info contact Marion Eyles, mobile 07831-820967 or email marion.eyles at virgin.net .   New Ladies Session at Ebbisham (Added 10 February 2022) - Expired (7 May 2022) Ebbisham Sports Club, Epsom KT19 8SG are starting a Ladies only badminton Pay & Play session. Starting Saturday 2nd April for 6 weeks 3-5pm, cost £5 members and U18s, £8 non-members. For more info email ebbisham-badminton-committee at googlegroups.com.