Monday 15 March 2010

BADMINTON BONANZA!

A total of 45 players from all over Cornwall, north Devon and Plymouth, had a successful, enjoyable afternoon’s badminton on Sunday, 14th March at Polkyth Leisure Centre in St Austell.

The event, promoted by Cornwall County Badminton Association and sponsored by Yehlex, was to encourage social and league players to play against different people in a competitive tournament.

Winners of the mens social doubles were Harry Attwater and Matt Hardy, with runners up Oliver Fernandes and Cameron Hawkes.

The combined ladies social and league winners were Dee Frost and Alison Turpie, and Zelda Bennett and Marnie Boston runners up (pictured top).

The mixed social doubles was won by Keith Wingett and Sarah Catterall, with runners up Stephen Saunders and Zelda Bennett.

Winners of the mens league doubles were Mike Finch and Matt Steele, and runners up Simon Leaworthy and Geoff Carter (pictured top).


Finally, the league mixed doubles was won by Simon Leaworthy and Gill Chave, narrow winners over Ryan Cambourne and Waine Parker.

Raffle prizes were kindly donated by Tony Pryce Sports.