ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL TOURNAMENT!!

The first North Tyneside Social Badminton tournament of the season took place on Sunday 13th October in the sports hall at John Spence Community High School, North Shields. It was great to see an increased entry of 54 players, some of whom travelled from Morpeth and south of the River Tyne to take part. 34 male and 20 female players took part, with an age range of 17 to 70!! It is so good to see such a wide age range of players competing together and having fun, in an excellent, friendly atmosphere. The tournament was once again organised and run by the superb volunteers from Bewicke Badminton Club, which plays in the school sports hall on Tuesday and Friday evenings during the season, and also runs a summer club, assisted by other volunteer helpers from North Tyneside Badminton Partnership.

Whilst there were a number of participants who have taken part in previous tournaments, it was really good to see a good number of new players taking part for the first time. Whilst some previous winners were again successful, notably Simon Entwistle, Jessica Dyson and Mark Armstrong, it was particularly pleasing to see some new players collect trophies.

Initial games were played in groups in all events, followed by semi-finals and finals. All winners and runners up received trophies, presented by Paul Harrison and Tournament Secretary Viv Harmer of Bewicke BC. Simon Entwistle was a double winner, just winning the Men’s Doubles final 21-20!!

This was yet another highly successful, well organised and enjoyable social tournament. The atmosphere was very friendly indeed. Players were most grateful to the tournament organisers and helpers. Hopefully the next tournament will be in March/April next year.

RESULTS OF FINALS:

LADIES DOUBLES

Mrugaya Mulay and Emma Curtis defeated Kathryn Armstrong and Jess Dyson 21-7

MEN’S DOUBLES

Simon Entwistle and Mark Armstrong defeated Eduard Diosalan and Kristiane Timbang 21-20

MIXED DOUBLES

Simon Entwistle and Jess Dyson defeated Ben Nelson Taylor and Mrugaya Mulay 21-17

PHOTOS – OF ALL THE FINALISTS WITH THEIR TROPHIES, PRESENTED BY PAUL HARRISON AND VIV HARMER OF BEWICKE BADMINTON CLUB