Roger wins Gold at Euros

Roger Baldwin claimed a gold medal in the Over 70 Mixed Doubles at the European Senior Championships last week.

A convincing win over a German pair in the semi final set up an all England final against first seeds Ken Tantum and Joanna Elson but Roger and partner Vicki Betts were victorious in three sets (20-22, 21-18, 21-16).

Roger also reached the quarter finals of the Singles and the same stage with fellow Essex player John Whalebone in the Men's Doubles.

The event was streamed live on the Internet for the first time with recorded matches available for review. You can watch the game on YouTube using this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv6CmxTsloc - fast forward to 58 minutes to see the start of Roger's final.

New National Badminton League (NBL) Franchise in Ipswich

Two new teams have been added to the National Badminton League with one of them, Suffolk Saxons, playing their home matches on our doorstep in Ipswich. The dates for the home games are;

7/11/16 Suffolk Saxons v Surrey Smashers - Corn Exchange, Ipswich

5/12/16 Suffolk Saxons v Bristol Jets - Corn Exchange, Ipswich

13/2/17 Suffolk Saxons v University of Nottingham - venue to be confirmed in Ipswich

The first fixture against Surrey Smashers offers the opportunity to see Olympic Bronze medalist Chris Langridge in action close up!

The organisers are looking for volunteers to be line judges. If you want the best seat in the house put your name forward by following this link;

http://www.suffolkvolunteeringlegacy.org.uk/index.php/events/event/2295/Suffolk-Saxons-Badminton---Line-Judges---Training

I will post information about tickets once it is available.