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Following our recent successful recruitment process, we have added a number of new staff members who have joined Badminton Wales operational TEAM.
Beth Nesham has joined Badminton Wales as our Major Events Officer.
Beth will lead in the logistical and operational delivery of the annual Major Event Calendar whilst exploring opportunities to grow and maximise potential to attract Commercial partners.
Welcome to the TEAM!
Congrats Beth Nesham x
The first Graded Series event of the season is finally open for entries!!
Taking place on November 5th at Ebbw Vale sports centre this event will be your first chance to earn qualification points for the Graded International event later on in the season.
As a result of the ever increasing number of entrants throughout last season, it has reached the stage where there will now be a max. cap of 120 entrants in order for all events to be completed in 1 day...
It is also now our intention to split the grades into two, simultaneous tournaments, running side by side. If the number of entrants do not facilitate this then we will continue in the same format as 22/23. The process of determining the split has begun and will be published shortly.
This is the next stage for this ever growing series and we cannot wait to see you all back on court competing again!!
Please find the entry form below:
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Fantastic to see so many entries into the graded competitions! Brilliant work everyone.
We'll definitely have a few entering
Kelly Aston MBE inspiring her sport twenty five years on from Commonwealth Gold triumph.
2023 is another big year for Badminton in Wales with a new plan focusing on communities throughout Wales, increased Sport Wales funding to deliver it, an expanded staffing team, and re-invigorated voluntary commitment.
Results are already being seen with healthy numbers attending new Community Coaching courses, growth within senior competitions, more opportunities for Masters players, BW Performance player Jack Wilson included within the GB World Class Para Programme and a bronze medal for Saffron Morris at the recent European U17 Championships.
Over time Welsh badminton has had many success stories due to the talent, commitment and hard work of many different people but September 20th 2023 marks twenty five years since arguably the most significant achievement in the sport’s ninety-five year history within Wales – on this day a young Kelly Morgan won the women’s singles at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
Twenty five years on and it is the same individual – now Kelly Aston, Badminton Wales CEO since 2019 – driving her beloved sport to re-create those heady days. Kelly and the growing team around her know it will be a long journey but are committed to developing badminton into one of Wales’ strongest community sports.
Read the full article badminton.wales/kelly-aston-mbe-inspiring-her-sport-twenty-five-years-on-from-commonwealth-gold-t...
Go Kelly and go Badminton Wales 🏴💪
Can we not utilise this world class playing experience to download it into the new generation of players like Saffie morris - now that would be priceless as the psychology and winning mentality behind it can’t be readily found in wales at the moment ?? Would be priceless
Badminton Wales were delighted to support @streetgameswales their recent Gareth Bales Festival of Sport.
Hosted in the Celtic Manor, Natasha Tyler and Cade Rees delivered a fantastic day of fun and engagement with a large number of young players involved throughout the day.
“Wow! What can I say?! Today was epic, a true testament to sport in Wales and the difference it can make to young people's lives.
Thank you all so much for your hard work, I think it's safe to say that all participants left with huge smiles and their faces. “ Robyn – Street Games.
Huge congratulations to all involved.
Great stuff, but what was Mr Bale like at 🏸? A natural or should he stick to ⚽🏌️😏
The first tournament of the Junior Series is now OPEN FOR ENTRIES🎉
Date: 04/11/2023
Location: Ebbw Vales Sports Centre
Times:
9:00 - U13, U17. (8:30 arrival)
12:00 - U11, U15, U19. (11:30 arrival)
Closing date: 26/10/2023
Contact: joshua.hart@badminton.wales
This will be the first of our four tournaments across Wales spread throughout the 23/24 season. Featuring a new plate format maximising the amount of court time each individual gets as well as making the tournaments more accessible to players of all experience levels.
The Junior series will also act as part of the selection process for the National Squad sessions and events making them a great opportunity for everyone to show what they have got and most importantly have fun!!
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