Wednesday 7 September 2022

Cornwall Clubs Newsletter

 

CORNWALL COUNTY BADMINTON ASSOCIATION

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Newsletter for Clubs September 2022

To all league and social clubs, from the committee that run county badminton, this is a new season update on what’s available for you. We welcome any comments or questions!

Key dates 

County Restricted – 1 & 2 October, for all to find the county champions.

Bonanza – 20 November, for all league & social players, except county players – doubles, mixed & singles.

Vets Tournament – 8 January – for all players over 40 – doubles and mixed.

Kernow Cup – 2 April - social & league clubs tournament for all, except county players.

Club Development Fund

Grants of up to £100 are available to any club to help them grow and develop, for example for coaching/marketing/equipment. Apply to CCBA.

Coach Training

Subsidies of £50 for individuals with BE membership to help towards BE coach training and accreditation costs. Apply to CCBA. Information on accredited coaches is available from CCBA too.

Badminton England & CCBA Membership

This gives you insurance cover, free physio for Compete members, discounted shuttles, kit and equipment, access to BE news and info, and you can play in BE tournaments and matches. You also get priority tickets for the All-England international tournament.

In Cornwall, this helps support competitive badminton, such as league play, training, tournaments, trials and matches, and much more!

Cornish Clubs with BE membership – Callington, Liskeard Inclusive*, St Austell*, Truro, Tecans, CSM, First Edition, Mounts Bay*. 

*=junior clubs too. Details from CCBA.

Contacts

Key CCBA contacts: Bob Bell (Chairman) 01579 370248 rjbellxk8@gmail.com, Lyndon Allen (Secretary/Treasurer) 01726 63245 lyndoncallen2@btinternet.com, Sue Biscoe (County Matches/Tournaments) 01872 242293 susbiscoe@gmail.com.