YOUNG people of all age groups battled it out for a chance to win a title at Queen’s Badminton Club’s annual tournament last weekend.

On Saturday, June 25 more than 40 children from as young as five played. The Jacks group (five to eight year olds) held their own mini tournament, which was great experience in keeping score, winning points and practising shots they have been learning during the last few months.

Bertie emerged as winner with Tom coming a good second. All Jacks received medals for their great effort.

The parent/child doubles fun event was popular with Emilia and Adrian Partridge beating Hayden and Richie Hearkes in the final.

Well done to all who entered the Saturday’s events, full results will shortly be on the website: www.queensbc.co.uk . 

On Sunday, June 26 it was the turn of the adults, and many under 18s also competed. In the Mens Singles Mac Powell achieved silver and Zac Philips got gold.

In the Ladies Singles Sarah Preece claimed her title, beating Bronya Pike in the final.

In the Mens Doubles Mac Powell and Zac Philips teamed up to win gold, and in the Ladies Doubles sister pairing of Sarah and Hannah Preece overcame opponents Mandy Bishop and Bronya Pike to win the event.

In the Mixed Doubles, a now rather tired Zac Philips, paired with Sarah Preece, managed to hold off Bronya Pike and Mac Powell culminating in Zac and Sarah winning all their events that day. A great achievement.

The weekend tournament was a great event. The refreshments and Club Shop was ably run by Andy and Gail Wills and the tournament scheduling was successfully organised by Sue Williams and Sarah Preece.

The tournament could not have been held without all the coaches and volunteers, parents and players. Nick Masson, Club Chairman, said he was “delighted with the positive attitudes and the great competitive play he witnessed over the whole weekend”.

Queens Badminton Club will be holding their 16th Annual Presentation Evening on Friday, July 15. All players and their families are invited to celebrate the last season.