Cup Final Results

Congratulations to Deane A for beating Forrest B in the Jane Fletcher Memorial Cup Final, 374 - 370.

Congratulations also go to Moorside D for beating Forrest C in the Robert Cup Final, 421 - 373.

Deane A
Jane Fletcher Memorial Cup 2010 Winners

Moorside D
Robert Cup 2010 Winners

Forrest B
Jane Fletcher Memorial Cup 2010 Runners Up

Forrest C
Robert Cup 2010 Runners Up

Robert Cup Final Videos

Nearest Court is Mixed 1x1 - Judith Mealor & Tony Augustyniak (Forrest C) vs Lillian Croston & Luke Murray (Moorside D)
Far Court is Mixed 3x3 - Karen Holden & Mahendra Patel (Forrest C) vs Amanda Bracegirdle & Matt Barton (Moorside D)

Bolton Badminton League Update

This past week in A Section, the Racketeers and Bury A both claimed 18-0 wins, but elsewhere in the top division there were some close encounters.

On Wednesday, sixth placed Markland Hill B faced seventh placed Hawkshaw B at Markland Hills LTC. The visitors took an early lead thanks to Jenny Roe and Richard Smith as they beat Cheryl Parry and Chris Taylor 21-13, 21-15. Hawkshaw's first couple, Laura Egan and Andy Newton claimed their first game 21-18 against Jo Denner and Graham Holt, however Denner and Holt fought back and took the second game to 16. After providing Hawkshaw with an early lead, Markland Hill began to fight back and lead 6-4 following the mixed.

There were several close games in the men's and ladies level doubles as the next six games were all split to similar scores, Markland Hill winning the first, and Hawkshaw winning the second. Smith partnering Chris Smith faced the experienced Holt and Alan Edgley at second men's, but the Hawkshaw men proved too strong as they won both games to earn the visitors a 9-9 draw.

Another close match in A section saw Forrest A take on Markland Hill A. Markland Hills second couple, Tracy Walker and Ian Waters were 20-16 up in the first game against Forrest Debbie Rigby and Matthew Green, however, the home side won the service back and with some steady serving followed by several hard fought rallies they claimed the next 6 points and eventually took the game 23-21. Rigby and Green went on to claim the second 21-12.

In a strong display at third mixed, Caroline Everitt and Gary Bradshaw beat Ruth Flatman and Billy Hamblett 21-9, 21-7.

At top mixed Rigby and Green faced Kath Wain-Mahoney and former European Champion Chris Hunt. Markland Hill claimed the first game 21-18 producing a come back from being 18-13 down. Forrest's Rigby and Green were determined to keep the lead in the second game as they stayed two - three points ahead throughout the game and sealed a much deserved victory 21-19.

Following the mixed, the match was tied 5-5. In the levels, Markland Hills Wain-Mahoney and Flatman claimed the first game 21-14, but the Forrest ladies rallied back to take the second 23-21. At top men's, Green and Bradshaw claimed the first game of men's doubles 21-14 against the former ranked world number 2, Hunt, who was Partnering Hamblett. Hunt and Hamblett won the second game to the same score line. Markland Hill then went on to win the remaining four games to win the match 11-7.

In B section, third placed Park secured two points as they beat Markland Hill D 13-5 at Hayward Sports Centre, and second placed Forrest B, missing a man, defeated Sharples A 10-8 at Sharples Sports Centre.

In E section, Sharples D look to have secured promotion as they beat Bolton Lads and Girls Club A 12-6, and now move four points clear of second placed Moorside C.

Abi Stewart and Rajan Patel claimed the opening games for BLGC 21-19, 21-11 against Sharples' Pauline Teasdale and David Saunders. Sharples lead 6-4 after the mixed and they went on to win six of the eight level doubles. In a close battle, BLGC's Matt Blinkhorn and Dan Hodgson managed to take the final men's game of the evening 23-21.

Next week in A section, the title chase draws to a close as the top four teams are in action as Markland Hill A face Bury A and the Racketeers face Hawkshaw A.

Annual Presentation Dance

The Annual Presentation Dance will be held on Friday 23rd April 2010, at Horwich RMI, 7.30pm - midnight, with the presentation commencing at 8.30pm. Tickets are £10 and includes a buffet supper.

Tickets are available from:
Ann Schofield, 177 Bolton Road, Anderton, Chorley, PR6 9HW
Mike Jennings, 27 Wilson Fold, Lostock, BL6 4LS

Tickets need to be ordered by Friday 16th April, and any order needs to include a stamped self addressed envelope with the application. Cheques should be made payable to the Bolton Badminton League.

Please encourage your Club members to attend especially those are to collect awards. Come and support your teams, your Club members and the League.

League Nights

Bolton Badminton League will be hosting a series of sessions aimed at encouraging more people to get involved playing badminton. As well as being able to play a few games of badminton for free, representatives from the League and local clubs will be present so that people can learn about the opportunities available for coaching and both social and competitive play in the local area.

The first two sessions will take place on Tuesday 8th December and Tuesday 15th December starting at 19:30 at Markland Hill Lawn Tennis Club, Victoria Road, Heaton, Bolton, BL1 5AN.

For more information, please contact Ray Schofield on 01257 480961.

Cup Details

The fixtures for the Jane Fletcher Memorial Cup and the Robert Cup are now available along with the results of the first round of the Robert Cup.

Regular weekly updates of results for all sections of the league will recommence on Monday.

Team Withdrawls

Please note that the following teams have withdrawn from the League:

Bury B - Section A
Metropolitan A - Setion B
Sharples B - Section C
Markland Hill F - Section D