Badminton - Opportunities in Suffolk

GB Coach Lee Jae Bok

Saturday 15 March

Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre

Cambridge

The day will be led by former Korean and Team GB coach Lee Jae Bok and supported by former World Number 2 Lee Young Sook. Lee Jae Boks achievements include Korean national coach, England national singles coach and was a Team GB coach at the inaugural Badminton event at the Olympics in 1992, and is widely regarded as the best coach in the world. The session will be split into two halves:

Under 13 10:00am 12:30pm

Over 13 1:00pm 3:30pm

The price will be £15 per player.

Attached with this letter is a form that need to be returned back to me as soon as possible to the address below. The first form is for the chosen players to fill out and send back, along with a cheque for £15 made payable to LIVING SPORT.

If you require any further details, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully,

Matt Asbrey Rackets Development Officer

M: 07917 087123

E: matthew.asbrey@livingsport.co.uk

LIVING SPORT

Unit 5

Fen Road

Pidley

Cambridgeshire

PE28 3DF

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Badminton Bonaza

26 April 2008

Leiston Leisure Centre

Closing date 5th April

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SUFFOLK RALLIES TO THE TOP

National Badminton Week - Rally Challenge Winners

Two Suffolk clubs are celebrating as their members score top in the 2007 Rally Challenge.

Daniel Lebbon and Alex Bowers from Abbeygate Junior Badminton Club came top nationally with a score of 138 in the Under 18s category and it was a top score for the second year running for father and son, Colin and James Scott who play at the Ipswich YMCA Badminton lub. They managed 145to come joint first nationally in the mixed age group category.

Below are the results of some of the best national players, future national players and national coaches to show the achievement of our Suffolk players.

2006 Rally Challenge held at National Badminton Centre

Kristian Roebuck and Anthony Clark = 143

Gail Emms and Donna Kellogg = 153

2007 Rally Challenge held at National Badminton Centre

Gabby White & Chris Adcock (World Futures) = 157 Yvette

Yun Luo & Tan Kim Her (National Coaches) = 100

Elaine Burrows, Suffolk Badminton Development Officer, presented each pair with certificates to mark their achievement. All will be receiving tickets to attend the Yonex 2008 All England Championships on finals day.

Elaine Burrows

Suffolk Badminton Development Officer BADMINTON England T: 01908 268400 F: 01908 268412 M: 07725 413873 www.badmintonengland.co.uk For more information on badminton in Suffolk take a look at the all new Suffolk Badminton Association website www.suffolkbadminton.co.uk or go to suffolksport.com

Suffolk Badminton - Awards For All

Lottery Grant Awarded

Click HERE to see article

Debenham Ladies Badminton Group

New Members wanted Debenham Ladies Badminton Group has just been successful in securing £500 funding through Mid Suffolk District Council to continue as the group grows in numbers Following various research highlighting the lack of women and girls in sport and reports from badminton clubs and leagues of the difficulties finding ladies for teams, Suffolks Badminton Development Officer, Elaine Burrows, set up a small pilot project with Debenham Leisure Centre to start a ladies only coached badminton session on a Tuesday morning.

Joann Hughes, a professional badminton coach has provided the coaching expertise and sees improvement in all players. Some members have had previous experience from many years ago whilst others are new to the game.

New members can be assured of a friendly welcome so come along and give it a try, said Elaine Burrows, herself a member of this newly formed Group. We meet on a Tuesday morning from 10.45 am until 11.45 am at Debenham Leisure Centre, Debenham and the cost is £3-00 per session. Equipment and refreshments are provided free of charge.

If transport is a problem please contact me and Ill try and help. Badminton is such an inclusive sport for all ages that can be played within a club setting, or with friends in the garden.

It is hoped that Debenham Ladies Badminton Group will gain new members and grow into a strong club over the coming months.

For further details please contact Elaine Burrows, Suffolk Badminton Development Officer on tel: 07725 413873 or email: elaineburrows@badmintonengland.co.uk

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For further details on any of the above please contact:

Elaine Burrows, Badminton Development Officer - Suffolk

Mobile: 07725 413873 Email: elaineburrows@badmintonengland.co.uk

or any of the venues mentioned.