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FORTY-FY THE OVER 40'S
Avon's County Veterans Sections would really like to hear from you if you are now over 40 and playing league badminton. The veterans section are looking to boost their membership for the 2010 / 2011 campaign.
Please contact Bob Hammersley
Avon Veterans Coordinator
Tel: 07974-183582
or Email

Avon Badminton Association
Singles Ladder
Currently discontinued.
Avon are looking at an alternative.


 

Avon Badminton Association - 2010
Restricted Tournament

at
BRISTOL METROPOLITAN ACADEMY
SNOWDON ROAD, FISHPONDS
BRISTOL BS16 2HD
A one year old 4 court venue with sprung flooring
and ample parking.

Full entry form is available from link below, or contact me. Steve Bird - Avon BA Match Secretary Tel: 0117 9683281

Friday, September 24th
Mixed Doubles - Start 6.30 p.m.
(Restricted to first 16 pairs, where both entry forms have been received)

Saturday, September 25th

Men’s Singles and Ladies Doubles - Start 10.00 a.m.

Sunday, September 26th

Men’s Doubles and Ladies Singles - Start 10:00 a.m

CLOSING DATE: 3rd September 2010

Entry Form


Keynsham Junior BC have announced the start of a new girls session, to add to the 4 other sessions they already run.
The first day is on Friday September 17th
Broadlands Sports Hall, Keynsham,
from 6pm until 7pm.  The  age range is 9 to18.

They are looking for female coaches and local female players to help with this initiative.
Please email gary@keynshamjbc.org.uk or telephone 07876 480846 for more details if you would like to play or help. Look at their club website www.keynshamjbc.org.uk  

Keynsham Junior BC are also hoping to run a level 1 coaching course. The proposed dates are Sunday November 7th, Sunday November 14th then assessment on Sunday November 28th. Local players should take advantage of this course which is right on our door step. If you are interested please email gary@keynshamjbc.org.uk or telephone 07876 480846.  


BADMINTON ENGLAND 2010/11 FEES

The new season will soon be upon us and we want to keep you all informed regarding Vision, any new offers and fees for the coming season.
The 2010/11 BADMINTON England fees are below as confirmed at the AGM on Saturday 26th June 2010.       

Senior Club Member (SCM) - £10.00
Junior Club Member (JCM) - £5.00
Junior Clubs - £48.20
Helper, Volunteer, Official (HVO) - £0.00

Avon county will inform you of their county fees in due course but if fees are applicable they will be automatically shown on your Remittance Form.

For further important information regarding the new 2010/11 season please click here.

In time for the new season we will also be circulating and placing onto website detailed ‘How To’ documents that will take you through a step by step guide about how to renew your club online and highlight all the new enhancements for the 2010/11 season.

We hope you are all having a lovely summer and we look forward to helping you renew your clubs in the near future.

 


 


 'Preliminary Notice of Coaching Courses'
 Please note that BE have arranged for Avon & Gloucestershire, a Level 1 course at Archway School Stroud.
Provisional dates 3.10.2010 & 17.10.2010)
with assessment (24.10.2010)
and a Level 2 course at Archway School, Stroud
Provisional dates (5.02.2011 & 6.02.2011 & 20.2.2011)
with assessment (3.04.2011)

 Prospective coaches should register their interest with our BE Regional Officer
Hayley Pollock, whose details can be found on this website, in the Development section.'

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County Practice

County practice sessions during Sept.  The practice sessions are available to any player who plans to play for Avon’s 1st, 2nd 3rd or 17-21 teams next season.

Sunday 5th Sept
2pm – 5pm
Redwood Lodge

Sunday 12th Sept
2pm – 5pm
Redwood Lodge

Sunday 19th Sept
2pm – 5pm
Kingsdown Sports Centre

We are trying to keep the cost as low as possible and are trying to encourage as many of you to come as possible. We will be charging £10 to attend two or three of the sessions, if you can only make one the cost will be £7.
The cost will include shuttles.


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Pay & Play Badminton sessions!
Keynsham Leisure Centre
Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1HE
Saturdays 5pm-7pm.

£2 at the desk and away you go.
Playing against other players will improve your play.
Coaching can be arrange if there is enough interest.
50p shuttle fee payable at courtside.
Sponsored by Victor Sports.