2nd March, 2007
THE 13TH KERRIER JUNIOR BADMINTON TOURNAMENT - PLANNING WELL ADVANCED - AS CYB UNDER-15’s WIND UP THEIR SEASON
THE popular Kerrier Junior Badminton Tournament, which is held twice yearly, is being organised, once more by The First Edition Junior Badminton Club, at Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, Cornwall, on March 24/25, from 9.30am – 6.00pm each day, writes John Tresidder with Kath Wotton.
The “Kerrier” is delighted to announce a new sponsor in Rubber Flooring Online.
The proprietors are The Whetter Group Ltd., Grampound, Truro. Tel: 01726 – 817563, whose website is: www.rubberflooringonline.co.uk
Also, as with previous events, financial assistance, together with the venue, are being provided by kind permission of Mr. Paul Smith, Headmaster, Truro School & the School Governors.
The Tournament follows on from the successful 12th Event, held last November and has twelve disciplines of play on the full programme, which comprises: Boys’ and Girls’ Singles and Doubles, in the Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 age categories.
The organisers, as per the earlier Tournaments, wish to encourage entries from as many young people as possible, irrespective of previous playing experience.
The Under-13 and Under-15 age groups are scheduled to be in action on the Saturday opening day, with the Under-17’s taking the baton on the Sunday.
Age qualification:
Players must have been born in 1994, or later, to qualify for the Under-13 Event;
Players must have been born in 1992, or later, to qualify for the Under-15 Event;
Players must have been born in 1990, or later, to qualify for the Under-17 Event.
Forms are available for download:
U13/U15/U17 ENTRY FORM
(934 Kb - Right-click and 'Save As')
Further details, or an entry form by post are available from:
Mr. Alan Williams, 79 Roseland Park, Camborne. TR14 8LU
Telephone:- (01209) 712626
* Cornwall Under-15’s wind up season:
Meanwhile, Cornwall Youth Badminton’s Under-15 team have wound up their season with two superbly fought home matches, at Truro School, against Wiltshire and Somerset.
Both encounters, on separate days, resulted in the same score, 20 rubbers – 16, in favour of the visiting team, with the Duchy narrowly missing out on victory on both occasions.
Kernow, in both matches, got off to a strong start but failed to capitalize on their early lead which at the end of the day, proved to be their downfall, in the final analysis.
However, Kath Wotton, the team manager, reported: “I could not have asked more from any of my players who have represented their County so proudly, throughout this season.
“The youngsters’ behaviour and attitude has been exemplary on all occasions - on and off the court - and myself, together with the CYB Organisation, is extremely proud of everything that they have achieved.
“And, there is no doubting that the Under-15 side is continuing to develop and improve, which bodes well and is most exciting for the future.”
* The player of the match was awarded as follows:
Against Wiltshire - Bronwen Wotton, who registered wins all five of her matches;
Against Somerset - Emily Waller, who secured a spirited long 3-ended singles victory.
Badges were awarded to the following players for representing their County on three or more occasions:
“Their sterling efforts at the training sessions have been immense and I am looking forward to working with them in the 2007/2008 campaign.
“Finally, I would like to convey my good wishes to all of the Under-15’s who will be moving onward and upward into the CYB Under-17’s next season and wish One & All every success for the future.”
Players who have represented Cornwall this season at Under-15 level:
Manager: Mrs. Kath Wotton
Liskeard lift Senior Trophy:
Finally, the Truro and Liskeard Clubs competed in the West Briton Bowl Final, held at Polkyth Leisure Centre, St. Austell, on February 25.
Liskeard came through as eventual winners, by 8 rubbers to 1. However, the scoreline does not truly represent the tightness of the rallies, which the score-sheet displays - with four matches going to a third deciding end.
The trophy will be presented at the County Dinner/Dance, scheduled for the Hotel Riviera, Newquay, on Friday April 20.
John Tresidder
Cornwall County, CYB & Duchy “Open” Badminton Press/PR Officer.