The Otley Badminton Club

About The Otley Badminton Club

Why play at Otley?

• Long established club - formed in 1957

• Playing at Prince Henry's since 1970

• Only league club representing Otley area

• 4 court facilities available 2 nights / week - Mondays 7:30 - 9:30, Fridays 7:00 - 9:00

• Ladies, Mens & Mixed doubles formats • Social play available for the less competitive

• Wide age range of members -15 to 60+

• Social as well as sporting activities After club nights and away matches Social events - walks, BBQs, meals out, bowling etc.

• Otley is affiliated to Badminton England Discounted tickets to Tournaments Free Public Liability Insurance

• Otley are launching their junior club with an 8 week coaching session from January 9th 2010

We are members of the Harrogate league - their link is: http://www.harrogatebadminton.org/

Our main activity is Badminton.

See meeting times and locations

We are:

Open to both males and females
Currently accepting new members
Open to all ages

Clubbz link:

http://otleybadmintonclub.clubbz.com

External link:

www.otleybadmintonclub.co.uk

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Latest News For The Otley Badminton Club

Playing dates - June 2010 - Friday 28th of May 2010Read More …

We will be playing at Prince Henry's on the following dates for the Summer Term:-

	June	July
Monday	7, 14, 21, 28
Friday	11, 18, 25	2

Cost £4 per night. Visitors welcome.

Otley Tournament Success - Tuesday 27th of April 2010Read More …

PICTURED are Otley Badminton Club Players Tom Field (aged 24) and James Dalby (aged 18)

who were winners and runners up respectively in the Mens singles event at the Harrogate &; Ripon District Badminton League Annual Tournament held at Harrogate Racquets Club on 14th April 2010.

Otley Badminton Club have had a succesful season, culminating in The first team gaining promotion to the 1st Division with James joining the first team squad toward the back end of the season, and Tom being a regular feature. The men's team (run by Tom) also have a chance of promotion currently waiting for a result on Wednesday night against Spartans to decide their promotion hopes.

The Leeds Mixed team has also gained promotion, strength in depth has been the key to a succesful season with Otley having almost doubled it's club size within 12 months, being able to call on many more players at all levels to assist with their league campaign.

Next year, Otley are particularly looking to strengthen league teams that will play in higher divisions, during the closed season is the time to try us out, and anyone interested is welcome to come along to our summer season which will re-commence after the bank holiday break on Friday 7th May 7.00pm till 9pm and on Monday 10th May 7.30pm to 9.30pm for several more weeks.

You can also enquire about membership by contacting Steve Norfolk on 07860 242089 on using email

info@otleybadmintonclub.co.uk

our web page is www.otleybadmintonclub.co.uk

Steve Norfolk

Club's success with both seniors and Junior Badminton Coaching courses - Wednesday 31st of March 2010Read More …

Otley Badminton Club have gone from strength to strength thanks to a grant from Sport England that has assisted the club in its growth from 21 members to 42 this year.

The Grant was for advertising, publicity and coaching, and has also been used to help launch a junior club on a Saturday morning, with a series of coaching sessions run by Yorkshire Badminton Association Coach Trevor Curtis. 21 children have taken part in a 10 week course, which was primarily aimed at a beginner and improver level.

Trevor &; Assistant coach James Dalby, who is a club member of Otley and about to do his level 2 coaching course, wound up the session by thanking the club members who had organised and helped them over the weeks with the admin, and in return the children showed their appreciation to Trevor and James in the traditional manner.

Before leaving the club last Saturday the children all recieved a monographed Sports Bottle provided by Badminton England who have also been very helpful in supporting the club's revival.

The club would like to thank Trevor (and James) for giving their time up, and it is hoped that the Junior Club &; the club in general will go on to greater success in the future.

The popularity of the initial sessions was such that a number of children had to be placed on a waiting list, so it is intended to repeat the course later in the year. Those who have already expressed an interest will be contacted directly by the club, but anyone else who is interested should use the contact details below.

Picture: (Kevin Bumby)

Steve Norfolk

Hon Press &; Publicity Officer

07860 242089

American Tournament Dec 2009 results - Tuesday 15th of December 2009Read More …

An american Tournament was held on Monday 14th December 2009, and was very succesful, and well attended with 15 pairs taking part, a total of 30 people who all seemed to enjoy this, for some, competitive but fun atmosphere they encountered during the games. Unfortunately a cut off point had to be decided at 10 games, but the winners are: Tom Field 126 Points (Men's trophy) and Wendy Hill 99 Points (Ladies Trophy) thanks to all of those who took part, and a special thanks to Barry for organsing it. Twenty plus members then went on top the Wesbourne Spice and enjoyed a very nice Ruby Murray. Fuller details of the tournament are attached. Steve

American Tournament results Dec 2009.pdf

Racket Re-stringing Service - Friday 4th of December 2009Read More …

James Dalby is now up and running with his re-stringing service.

Contact James at club nights or use the details on the attachment for more info.

Launch of Junior Club & Coaching - Tuesday 24th of November 2009Read More …

Otley Badminton Club are pleased to have secured a coach to run junior coaching sessions which will launch early in the New Year.

This follows the great interest shown last September when Brian Wallwork, national junior coach visited the club and ran two coaching sessions.

Those sessions were well supported and proved that there is interest in further coaching for junior players, so the club decided to try and secure the services of a coach, which they have now been successful in doing.

Trevor Curtis, Badminton England Affiliated coach will commence the club’s 8 week course for juniors aged 8-16 on Saturday Jan 9^th, (9:30-10:45am) with further sessions on 16^th , 23^rd , 30^th Jan, Feb 6^th and then after half term with hopefully two or three more sessions in March.

The 8 sessions, which will cater for all ability levels will cost a total £15.00 and must be advance booked due to restrictions on numbers. Anyone interested should contact Steve Norfolk on 07860-242089 or on info@otleybadmintonclub.co.uk for further details.

One club members will be required per session to assist Trevor – please let Steve or david know if you ar able to volunteer.

coaching advert A3 (2000 VERSION) new timings.pdf

League Tables - Tuesday 10th of November 2009Read More …

Latest league positions for all teams can be found by following the links below:-

Harrogate 1: http://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/fl/comps/cv.asp?d=19986

Harrogate 2: http://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/fl/comps/cv.asp?d=19987

Ripon: http://www.badmintonengland.co.uk/fl/comps/cv.asp?d=19740

Leeds Mixed: http://www.leedsbadminton.co.uk/tablesmixed.htm

Leeds mens: http://www.leedsbadminton.co.uk/tablesmens.htm

Membership 2009 (application form) - Tuesday 20th of October 2009Read More …

Hi Guys

If you are interested in joining our club, please fill in the application form and send it back to info@otleybadmintonclub.co.uk as soon as possible as numbers are strictly limited due to court space.

Copy of BAD APPLICATION FORM.pdf

We are on Facebook! - Tuesday 1st of September 2009Read More …

Hi guys, we are also on facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=62859598377#

Subscriptions - Tuesday 25th of August 2009Read More …

Subscriptions

Adults £95 Juniors £50 (including affiliation fee to Badminton Association of England). Subscriptions are reduced proportionately for those that join the club during mid to late season.