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News in Brief . . .
(Updated 28/6/08)

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Trials and Restricted Dates agreed - see 2008/9 Events Programme
SSBA U15 Championship Tournament - The events held included Mixed Doubles, Boys Singles,
Girls Singles, Boys Doubles & Girls Doubles. All the events were closely fought and very competitive. For a full report of the championship, Read here . . .
Staffs Under 15's Successful Against Warwicks!! In an end-of season Friendly match, Staffs Under 15 players followed their earlier success against Warwicks with a 14 rubbers to 6 victory. Read the full match report . .
New Coaching Courses Announced! Become a Level 1 or Level 2 Coach and help young and old(ish!) develop their skills! Read More . . . Read the latest Staffs Badminton Bulletin - Coaching Awards, Community Badminton Networks, Chris Tonks - coach profile, and much more!!
Erica Reaches Carlton Orbital Final! - Erica Whittingham beat Lauren Birch of Yorkshire to reach the final of the Carlton Orbital Womens Singles event last weekend. After Erica took the first game, her opponent, Gemma Whiting of Kent, proved too strong and won the next too games. Well done Erica on reaching the final!
Veteran's Teams Slashed!!
Only 2 teams will be entered into next year's competition as no volunteers have come forward to captain the remaining teams. (Being a captain isn't all bad - ensures you get to play!!) The teams which have survived are the Over 40's and the Over 60's.
It may not be too late - please contact Peter Blake now if you can help, and maybe the a late entry will be accepted.

Over 60's Team in National Final - On the last week end of the season the over 60's played in the league finals at Fenton Manor. Drawn against Yorkshire in the first semi final the ladies got us of to a good start with wins for Jan O'connor and Val Bennett and Barbara Blake and Joyce Stewardson . . Read More . . .

County Seniors & Vets Round-Up - The curtain finally came down on a long league season with the firsts and thirds in action at Rugeley. The firsts needing a three point win against Lanarkshire got of to a good start taking both ladies singles thru Erica Whittingham and Linzi Atkinson and a mens singles with Matthew Hanson.
Get a full reports and see the final end-of-season team placings. . Read More . . .

Under 15's In Action!! See the results and pictures from the Restricted Tournament, and results from the last two Under 15 Matches.
Seniors and Vets Matches -The firsts and seconds travelled Preston to face Lancs seconds and thirds in two vital matches. The firsts needing just a two point win went one better and gained all three points in a splendid 10-5 victory! Read More . . .
Junior National Championships 2008 - Lauren Bromley captures the U15 National girls singles title at Fenton Manor in Stoke, and Amber Gregory reaches the semi-finals of the U17s. Read More ......
Read the Staffs Badminton Bulletin - Coaching Awards, Blythe Bridge and Trenham Schools successes, club development and local star, Tracey Hallam wins at the English Nationals!!

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