Junior Wind up tournament 17th September 2023
2023
JUNIOR BADMINTON WIND-UP TOURNAMENT
No doubt
"Badminton" was the winner when the Annual end of year Junior wind-up
Tournament was held on Sunday 17th September, with a 9am start &
finishing at 3pm, it was an extremely lavish afternoon tea Party.
Once
again special thanks must go to Jane DePaoli who has been responsible for both
lunches & setting up the upstairs Party for many years-once a Junior
herself-her work has been invaluable.
The
tournament was played as a "Round-Robin" event and, being divided
Into 3 divisions, meant every junior was able to compete at their own level- in
singles to 15 points- and doubles & mixed doubles to 21 points.
The many parents
& family members present were able to see the results of the 22 winter coaching
sessions put into practice resulting in great sportsmanship & some fiercely
contested games showing all the new skills & expertise learnt.
The Sub-Juniors
(Subbies) joined in the day at 11am & were put through their skills, games
& special events.
The Centre seldom sees
so much energetic activity with fun & laughter being the order of the day,
mixed in with lots of flying shuttles. Junior Coach Robert Italiano expressed
special thanks to Annie & Rusty for keeping the next generation of young
Baddy players happy & involved on the day.
PRESENTATIONS
At the end of play
each Sub Junior was presented with a Medal & the happy looks on each &
every face was priceless.
The most
improved girl award went to Niamh O'Malley & most improved boy
was Dylan Lawrence. The Coaches Award went to Adnan Shaik
& a Special Encouragement Award went to Lauren Leigh from the
Senior Association.
JUNIORS
Tournament wins on
the day were shared by many players - (See separate results sheet) with most
games being won or lost by the smallest of margins. Derek Garcia who has been
with the Juniors for many years is an inspiration to all, having first joined
Juniors aged 8. He won all of his events on the day-an excellent achievement
Derek.
AWARDS
Most Improved Girl:
MIGHA VIPIN
Most
Improved Boy: JOSEPH JOHN
Coaches Award:
JORJA HORSFALL
"JONO BARBETTI
MEMORIAL AWARD"
Best Club Person:
PERRIE GOATER
For their help
& expertise leading up to & during the tournament, Robert thanked Rusty
Richards, Rosemary Smith, Dylan Leigh, Nathan Campbell, Annie & Kiel
Jackson, Mark Dhu, David Lawrence, Billy Wauhop, daughter Vivienne Italiano,
Wife Minnie & the Senior Association as their input ensures that the next badminton
generation have continual support in our special game of Badminton.