PREVIEW: NATIONAL BADMINTON WEEK 14th – 22nd Oct
THE ONE MINUTE RALLY CHALLENGE - How many shots can you hit?
Gail Emms & Donna Kellogg have created a target of tapping the shuttle across the net 153 times in one minute.
DO YOU THINK YOU CAN BEAT IT ?
THE RULES:
All you need is ……..
- 1 COURT, 2 PLAYERS, 2 RACKETS & SHUTTLES !!
- PLAYERS FEET MUST REMAIN BEHIND THE SERVICE LINE.
- IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE JUST USE ANOTHER SHUTTLE & CARRY ON (no need to start from 0 again)
(Two pairs using the half court will be fine, giving more players a chance to beat the target)
THE COST:
50p per person to go to the NSPCC.
What’s Happening in Cornwall
Below is a list of events taking place throughout Cornwall during National Badminton Week. Why not pop along to one of the venue’s / clubs who are setting up the challenge.
Tuesday 17th October
'1 Minute Rally Challenge' taking place at Cape Cornwall School, St Just.
Wednesday 18th October
‘1 Minute Rally Challenge’ taking place at First Edition Senior Club, held at Cambourne Science & Community College.
Thursday 19th October
1st Challenge Cup Match between First Edition Juniors & Truro School at Truro School. An exciting prospect with two of the top junior clubs in West Cornwall, going head to head.
Friday 20th October:
‘1 Minute Rally Challenge’ taking place at Truro Junior & Senior Club, held at Penair School, Truro
Friday 20th October:
‘1 Minute Rally Challenge’ taking place at Senior County Training Session, held at Polkyth Leisure Centre, St Austell.
Saturday 21st October
‘1 Minute Rally Challenge’ at First Edition Junior Club, held at Cambourne Science & Community College.
Sunday 22nd October
‘1 Minute Rally Challenge’ at Junior County Training, held at Polkyth Leisure Centre, St Austell.
The one minute challenge is a brilliant opportunity for players to get involved in Badminton and sample the game. It should be played within the spirit of badminton, to have fun whilst contributing to a worthy charity!!
For more information on any of these events contact:
Kath Wotton – Badminton Development Officer for Cornwall
Mobile; 07738 890043
BADMINTON England
National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes, MK8 9LA
Phone; 01908 268 000
Badminton England website
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