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BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 23 SEPTEMBER 2000

The Aberdeen and District Badminton League season starts again on Wednesday 27 September 2000.

The first match, which is in Division Two of the Gents League sees newly promoted Westhill take on BP Exel. Since last season Shell Pecten have departed from the League, though that loss has been offset by the entry of Inverurie club Garioch to the League. The number of clubs registered with the League now stands at 20, comprising 44 individual teams.

Following the Annual General Meeting held on 29 August 2000, the Leagues have been divided up as follows:

� Mixed League: One division of 6 teams and two divisions of 5 teams;

� Gents League: Two divisions of 6 teams, one division of 5 teams and one division of 4 teams; and

� Ladies League: One division of 7 teams.

Clubs should note that in order to play in the Aberdeen and District League, they must affiliate to the Scottish Badminton Union. If they have not already done so, they should affiliate as soon as possible. The SBU can be contacted at the Cockburn Centre, 40 Bogmoor Place, Glasgow, G51 4TQ (Telephone 0141 445 1218, email: [email protected])

A full list of the fixtures for the first half of the season is printed below: (see attached Word 97 File)

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
19 September 2000

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 14 OCTOBER 2000

CAS SHOW THEIR STRENGTH

The Aberdeen and District Badminton League season started with Gents Division One champions CAS, registering a 7 rubbers to 2 victory over Stonehaven club Fetteresso. Top couple, were seasoned campaigners Bob Glennie and Robbie Dunbar-Smith who won all three of their rubbers. Colin Ross and Paul Wilson were the sole winners for Fetteresso.

The Mixed League kicked off with a match in Division Two. Newly promoted Banchory found the going tough against Westhill and despite a stuffy performance, ended up losing 9-0 to the home team. Other fixtures due to be played over the past two weeks have had to be postponed due to the unavailability of players.

The League now shuts down for two weeks for the school holidays. Following that the North East Restricted Badminton Tournament commences on Friday 27 October at Hazlehead Academy. The remainder of the Tournament will be played over the weekend of 28-29 October at the Shell Pecten Club at Woodbank House, Pitfodels, Aberdeen.

Entry forms have been sent out to clubs, and players are reminded that the entries should be sent in to Andy Alexander, Dalladies, Fairley Road, Kingswells, Aberdeen, AB15 8PZ by noon on Wednesday 18 October 2000.

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
11 October 2000

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 28 OCTOBER 2000

BROCH IN RED HOT FORM

Fraserburgh Badminton Club is looking for a speedy return back to the Gents Division One of the Aberdeen and District Badminton League. Relegated on the narrowest of margins (games difference) last season the North East team had a convincing 7 rubbers to two away victory over Beacon in Division Two. Richard Burnett and John Noble took all three of their rubbers and for the losers Ian Robb and Neil Smith were the sole winners.

The Boys from the Broch then went one better recording a 9 rubbers to 0 away victory against Westhill, this with the same players that won at the Beacon. This sees them firmly established at the top of Division Two.

In Division Three of the Gents League, Grampian Police also relegated last season, got off to a flyer with a 7-2 win against Bridge of Don. This places them as the early pace setters in this division. Their next scheduled match is against 71 Club on the 29 October.

Attention turns to the North East Restricted Tournament this weekend, to be played at Hazlehead Academy and the Shell Pecten Cub at Woodbank. Due to the change in venue and format, finals of the different events will be held throughout the weekend.

We are pleased to announce that Racquets Badminton Club has finally secured a match venue. From the beginning of November they will be based at Northfield Academy, playing on Mondays from 8-10pm. The revised fixtures for Racquets home matches will be confirmed as soon as possible.

The Northeast badminton fraternity was saddned to learn of the death of Barry Wright. Barry played for Cults Community Centre Badminton Club and was their match secretary for many years.

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
25 October 2000

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 4 NOVEMBER 2000

TRIPLE CROWN FOR RACHAEL

The 54th North East Restricted Badminton Tournament was held at the Shell Pecten Club at Woodbank last weekend.

Rachael Rennie of CAS Badminton Club had triple success winning the Ladies Singles, Ladies Doubles and Ladies Handicap Doubles Events. CAS also had winners in Steve Thomson, Gordon Spence, Liew Nam Min, Bob Glennie, Jane Aitcheson and Anne Shipley.

The full list of winners were:

Under 18 Boys Singles
This event was played in 3 pools with the pool winners being Tyson Dunz, Matthew Wilson and Nick Sullivan. These players then went into a play-off pool which saw Tyson emerge as the victor with Nick the runner-up.

Under 18 Girls Singles
The final was played between Elaine Burns and Lynsey Grant with Elaine winning 15-1, 15-3.

Senior Mens Doubles
Bob Glennie and Andy Alexander defeated Malcolm Campbell and Ross Weir 15-10, 15-11 in the final.

Ladies Singles Open
This event was played in two pools with Pauline Duncan and Rachael Rennie the respective winners. Rachael then went onto win her first title of the tournament defeating Pauline 5-11, 11-9, 11-7.

Ladies Doubles Open
A pool of four of the north east's top couples saw a tightly contested competition end with three of the couples on two wins each. Rachael Rennie and Jane Aitcheson were the eventual victors by virtue of their better sets difference. Anne Shipley and Pauline Duncan were the runners-up.

Ladies Doubles Handicap
This event saw Rachael Rennie's third victory, partnering Ashley Robb they defeated Westhill's Shona Gatt and Lynne Wilson and mother and daughter combination Margaret and Pauline Duncan of Fetteresso.

Mens Singles Open
The Mens Singles Open was well supported with 12 players playing in 4 pools of three. The pool winners went into semi-final play-offs. Liew Nam Min defeated Phil Reid in the first semi-final 10-15, 15-4, 15-6. In the second semi Steve Thomson defeated Martin Stuart 15-4, 13-15, 15-7. Liew beat Steve in the final 15-12, 15-8.

Men Doubles Open
Ten couples contested the Mens Doubles Open. As with other events this was played in four pools, the winners going through to the semis. Steve Thomson and Gordon Spence won the first semi-final against Liew Nam Min and Kumarasen Govindasang 15-1, 15-9. In the second semi Graham Shand and Phil Reid beat Martin Stuart and Ian Stewart 15-10, 15-6. In the final Steve and Gordon won 15-10, 9-15, 15-9.

Men Handicap Doubles
Alan Keith and Mike Kinghorn of Garioch Badminton Club beat Paul Wilson and Jason Guyan of Fetteresso 10-15, 15-10, 15-10 in the final.

Mixed Doubles Open
The winners of pool 1 Steve Thomson and Anne Shipley of CAS defeated Pool 2 Winners Martin Stuart and Rachael Rennie 15-6, 15-7.

Mixed Handicap Doubles
Five couples contested one pool in the Handicap Mixed Doubles event with the winners being Bob Glennie and Shona Gatt. The runners-up were Paul Wilson and Margaret Duncan.

The complete results for the tournament are available on the League's Web Site at: http://pages.unisonfree.net/braesplc/aberdeenbadminton/

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
31 October 2000

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 11 NOVEMBER 2000

FLYING START FOR GARIOCH NEW BOYS

Newcomers to the Aberdeen and District Badminton League, Garioch Badminton Club got off to a great start in Division 4 of the Gents League. They won by 6 rubbers to 3 against Cults CC. Ex Racquets players, Alan Denny, Alan Keith and Alan Keith formed an experienced backbone for the Inverurie Club. This proved too strong for a Cults team with a number of young players supported by the older heads of Mike Smith and Rob Wheadon.

Banchory Gents having rejoined the League after a year's absence also got off to a promising start in the Gents Division 4. They won 6-3 away to Aberdeen University "B" , this despite the student's pairing of A Paterson and D Brown winning three times. Banchory lie level on points with Garioch at the head of that Division.

In Division 3 of the Gents League, Meadows had a comfortable home victory over Grampian Police winning 8-1. Tyson Dunz winner of the Under 18 Boys Singles at the North East Restricted Badminton Tournament the other week, starred for the Ellon club.

The date and venue of the League's Annual Club Doubles Tournament have now been confirmed. The Tournament will be held at the Shell Pecten Club at Woodbank on Sunday 28 January 2001. Entry forms will be sent out to clubs at the beginning of December.

Revised Fixtures for Racquets Badminton Club home fixtures have now been provided. Racquets match venue is now Northfield Academy on a Monday evening.
The new dates are as follows:

Gents:
Racquets Vs CAS - 13 November 2000
Racquets Vs Gordonians - 5 February 2001
Racquets Vs Portlethen - 5 March 2001
Racquets Vs Summerhill - 19 March 2001

Mixed:
Racquets Vs CAS - 6 November 2000
Racquets Vs Summerhill - 20 November 2000
Racquets Vs Fraserburgh - 8 January 2001
Racquets Vs Fetteresso - 15 January 2001
Racquets Vs Cults CC - 12 March 2001

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
8 November 2000

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 25 NOVEMBER 2000

 SUMMERHILL HAVE MIXED FORTUNES

At long last after delays resulting from the School Holidays and postponed matches, the Aberdeen Badminton Leagues have now come alive. Busiest club, were Summerhill who were in action four times over the space of two weeks.

First opponents were Fetteresso in Division One of the Gents League. Playing at Stonehaven the boys from Aberdeen went down by 7 rubbers to 2 against Fetteresso. Ken Watson and Dougie Buchan were the sole winners for Summerhill. Four days later Summerhill bounced back edging out newly promoted club, Portlethen 5-4, with Ken and Dougie again the star turns for the home club, winning all three of their rubbers. But it was back to being under the cosh two days later when facing Fetteresso again, this time in Division One of the Mixed League. Summerhill went down 9-0 at home to a full strength Fetteresso team. Summerhill then entertained Gordonians at home in the gents league and suffered a comprehensive 8-1 defeat.

Gordonians then went one better winning 9-0 against Racquets. This was enough to lift them above CAS in the League, who had a closer game against Racquets, winning 5-4, this despite Colin Anderson and Kevin Buckley winning all three of their rubbers for the home team.

In Division One of the Mixed League, Fraserburgh got off to a fine start to their campaign winning 6-3 at home to Cults CC. A solid all round team performance was the key to the Broch's success. CAS also had a winning start in the mixed, defeating Racquets by 8 rubbers to 1.

TotalFinaElf played their first match in Division Two of the Gents League losing by 5 rubbers to 4 at home against Beacon, a win anchored for the Bucksburn club, by the top pairing of Ian Robb and Neil Smith. Fetteresso B also played their first match in that Division, losing in a cliff hanger 5-4 away to Westhill. Leading 4-3 with two rubbers to play, Westhill pulled on all of their reserves to win the remaining rubbers, both in three setters. Fraserburgh, however, remain top of that Division with two victories.

Clubs in that Division should note that BP Exel have been unable to field any teams this season and have now withdrawn their team from the League.

In Division 4 of the Gents League Cults CC had an easy 9-0 away win against Banchory. In Division

Two of the Mixed League Banchory went down 7-2 to Aberdeen University, which leaves them pointless after two matches. Westhill remain top of Division Two by virtue of the greater number of rubbers. Grampian Police played their second match in Division Three of the Mixed League, but have yet to break their duck. Newly formed Garioch were much to strong for them winning by 9 rubbers to 0. Also in that League Beacon won 9-0 at home to TotalFinaElf.

First action took place in the Ladies League in November with last season's champions CAS in action twice, winning by 4 rubbers to 0 on both occasions. Firstly at home to Garioch and then away to Banchory.

Players who would like to play on Sundays are welcome to attend the City of Aberdeen Badminton Club. It runs from 2-4pm at Banks O'Dee Sports Centre, Spain Park, Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen (Telephone 01224 - 893333)

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
21 November 2000

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 2 DECEMBER 2000

GORDONIANS SEIZE LEAGUE INITIATIVE

Gordonians won their third victory of the season in Division One of the Men's League, with a 9-0 whitewash against promoted team Portlethen. This gives them a 9 rubbers lead over CAS, the current Division One champions. CAS were also in action against Portlethen winning 5-4 away from home. Portlethen's woes continued with an 8-1 defeat against Fetteresso, their cause not being helped by their star player, Craig Stewart taking a winter break in Las Vegas.

One game was played in Division One of the Mixed League, with Racquets just edging out Summerhill by 5 rubbers to 4 at Northfield. This could be a crucial victory in the fight to stay up this season.

Portlethen have certainly been the busiest club over the past few weeks, they were in action twice in Division 2 of the Mixed League. Firstly winning 9-0 away to Banchory, then two days later, no doubt boosted by the return of their stateside wanderer Craig from "thanksgiving" celebrations, winning 8-1 at home to the league leaders, Westhill. These victories were enough to lift them above Westhill on a superior rubbers difference, this despite Westhill having a 6-3 home victory over Aberdeen University, a win anchored by top performers, Keith Walker and Shona Gatt.

One result was returned in Division Three of the Mixed League, a 9-0 walkover for Meadows over TotalFinaElf who were unable to raise a team for the fixture.

In the Ladies Division, Portlethen had a 2-2 draw against Westhill. CAS remain top of that Division with full points from their completed fixtures.

The Activ-8 Junior Crombie League starts its first session of the 2000-2001 season at the Beach Leisure Centre on Sunday 3 December 2000. Twenty four teams will be competing to win the Junior Crombie Trophy, currently held by Westhill.

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
28 November 2000

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 9 DECEMBER 2000

BROCH SIDE KEEP UP UNBEATEN CHARGE

Fraserburgh kept their unbeaten record in Division Two of the Gents League, winning twice by the score of 8-1. First victims were TotalFinaElf whose sole winners in the trip to the Broch were Mike Miller and Jim Florence. Next team to go down were Fetteresso B who lost their 100% home record. Their only winners were the established pairing of Ross Watson and Andy Hinchcliffe. Westhill maintained their position as closest challengers to Fraserburgh with a 7 rubbers to 2 victory over Beacon. This still sees them 4 points adrift of the boys from the Broch.

Civil Service had an active time in Division Three of the Gents League over the past month. They recorded three victories, the first a 5-4 away win against 71 Club, Watson and Davidson winning all three of their rubbers. The second was a 9-0 walkover against University, the students calling off the fixture at the eleventh hour. The third was an 8-1 away win over Bridge of Don. Civil Service then went down 8-1 to Grampian Police but their three wins were enough to put them 2 points clear at the top of the Division.

In Division Four of the Gents League, University B entertained Cults Community Centre with the Deeside club registering a 7-2 victory. Mike Smith and R Grant won all three of their rubbers.

Fraserburgh's mixed team went to the top of Division One without playing a game. Their home match against Summerhill was conceded by the away team, so a 9-0 walkover was recorded. There is a backlog of fixtures waiting to be played in this Division and clubs are asked to submit scorecards as soon as possible.

Fetteresso had their first outing in the ladies league winning by 3 rubbers to 1 at Westhill.

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
6 December 2000

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 16 DECEMBER 2000

UPS AND DOWNS FOR FETTERESSO IN MIXED

Fetteresso played twice in Division One of the Mixed League winning 9-0 away to current league leaders Fraserburgh and then going down narrowly to CAS by 5 rubbers to 4 at Stonehaven. Their victory was enough to haul them above Fraserburgh into top spot on superior rubbers. At the lower end of the Division, Cults Community Centre won 5-4 against Racquets with Jasper Naylor and Lynne MacFarlane winning all three of their rubbers.

In Division Two of the Mixed League Cults Community Centre "B" were in action for the first time and like their "A" team they won by the margin of 5-4, against Aberdeen University. In Division Three, Garioch won convincingly by 7 rubbers to 2 against Beacon. This draws them level on points with Meadows at the top of the division. In the same division TotalFinaElf had a 6-3 victory over Grampian Police.

Activity was also high in the Gents Leagues. Fetteresso had a 7-2 away win over Racquets in Division One. In the second division TotalFinaElf were in action twice, unfortunately two time losers, firstly to Fetteresso "B", by the margin of 6-3. Two days later they went down at home to Westhill by 8 rubbers to 1. Fraserburgh are the mid season league leaders in Division Two, having a 100% record.

In Division Four Garioch kept their unbeaten record with a comprehensive 9-0 defeat over Banchory.

The Activ-8 Junior Crombie League kicked off at the Beach Leisure Centre on Sunday 3 December. Twenty four teams from secondary schools and clubs across the North East of Scotland participated in the League.

Results from the first session are listed on the Web Site.

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
13 December 2000

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 20 JANUARY 2001

HALF SEASONS RESULTS ROUND-UP

Gordonians maintained their unbeaten record in the Gents Division One of the Aberdeen and District Badminton League with an emphatic 8-1 away victory over nearest challengers Fetteresso. Paul Wilson and Jason Guyan picked up the only rubber for the losers. Gordonians, however, have still to play last season's champions CAS and that match has been scheduled for early in 2001.

At the bottom end of the Division One, Racquets had a fruitful end to the first half of the season, beating both their closest rivals, Summerhill by 7 rubbers to 2 and Portlethen by 5 rubbers to 4. This despite Roy Paton and Craig Stewart, winning all three rubbers in the Portlethen match. Portlethen now lie bottom of Division One and must gain ground against closest rivals, Summerhill if they are to avoid relegation.

In the Gents Division Three, Grampian Police had a 9-0 whitewash over 71 Club. This puts them at the top of that Division, ahead of Civil Service on superior rubbers.

Champions CAS remain top of the Ladies League at the halfway stage, after recording a 3-1 win against Fetteresso.

In the Mixed Division One of the League, CAS is again the top club, after winning 9-0 against Fraserburgh. In the same Division Dougie Buchan and Connie Hamilton won all three of their rubbers against Cults Community Centre "A" but this could not prevent Summerhill going down by 6 rubbers to 3 at home. Cults now join Fetteresso and Fraserburgh in joint second place in Division One.

League newcomers Garioch are top dogs in Division Three of the Mixed League after demolishing TotalFinaElf by 9 rubbers to 0. Closest rivals, Beacon kept up their challenge with a comprehensive 9-0 victory over Grampian Police.

There are still a number of outstanding fixtures from the first half of the season and these should be played as soon as possible. If any of these matches have already been played, the scorecards should be returned to the League Secretary as soon as possible.

Clubs are reminded that the closing date for entries for the League's Club Doubles Tournament is Saturday 20 January 2001. The Tournament will be played at the Shell Pecten Club on Sunday 28 January 2001. Also to played on that date is the second round of the Activ-8 Junior Crombie League, at the Beach Leisure Centre.

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
16 January 2001

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 27 JANUARY 2001

RAMPANT GORDONIANS MOVE INTO TOP SPOT

CAS's stranglehold on Division One of the Gents League was looking very fragile after their 7-2 defeat at the hands of a full strength Gordonians.

CAS brought Gordon Spence out of retirement to partner Steve Thomson for this match, but this was not enough to stem the tide against a rampant Gordonians team. North East singles champion for the past two years Liew Nam Min teamed up with Craig Walker to win all three of their rubbers, defeating Gordon and Steve in the only three setter of the match. Gordonians now move four points clear of nearest challengers Fetteresso at the top of Division One.

In Division Two of the Gents League, Fraserburgh continued their march back to Division One with a 7-2 win over Beacon. Fraserburgh now have a four point advantage over closest challengers, Westhill.

Civil Service showed that they are serious about promotion from Division Three of the Gents League, winning 5-4 against 71 Club. Watson and Davidson were the stars for the "Service" winning all three of their rubbers. 71 Club have obviously strengthened their team with the acquisition of John McManus, formerly of BP Exel.

Westhill made their move in Division Two of the Mixed League, winning 7-2 away to Banchory. This took them to the top of the Division, ahead of Portlethen on rubbers. Their stay at the top was short lived. Banchory were again in action two days later, this time away to Portlethen, with the Deeside team going down by 8 rubbers to 1. This saw Portlethen leapfrog above Westhill to again go top of Division Two.

The second stage of the Activ-8 Junior Crombie League starts at the Beach Leisure Centre this Sunday. Leading after the first stage with full points are Portlethen Juniors and Banff Academy (1). These teams still have to play last years winners, Westhill (1) and runners-up Mackie Academy (1). In Division Two there are three teams on full points, Mackie Academy (2), Banff Academy (2) and Banff Academy (3).

The League's Club Doubles Tournament is played tomorrow and a full results round up will be available next weekend.

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
24 January 2001

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 3 FEBRUARY 2001

VETERAN PAUL TAKES DOUBLES TITLE AGAIN

Fetteresso's Paul Wilson and Shelia Valentine(handicap 1) successfully defended their Mixed Doubles Title at the League's Club Doubles Tournament at the Shell Pecten Club on Sunday last. Paul and Shelia were placed in the "Group of Death" with four other couples, from Beacon (Andy Alexander and Kath Stephen - handicap 9.5), Portlethen (Jim Beaton and Fiona Rice - handicap 7), Garioch (Alan Denny and Ava Gray - handicap 2) and Racquets (Bobby Farrer and Margaret Sked - handicap 7).

Paul and Shelia won all four of their matches against the other couples, though required 3 sets to put away Portlethen and Beacon. Portlethen edged out Garioch to gain second place, by virtue of their better games difference. Evergreen Paul has now won this title, with different partners, 5 times in the past 13 years.

In the Ladies Doubles section of the Tournament, Westhill's Shona Gatt and Lynne Wilson won the Ladies title for the first time. Off a handicap of 1 they defeated Beacon's Janice Gordon and Claire Johnston (handicap 10) 15-11, 15-14, and Fetteresso's Margaret and Pauline Duncan (handicap 2) 15-8, 15-13. Fetteresso beat Beacon 15-13, 15-11 in the other game in the section.

Four couples from Division One of the League contested the Gents Doubles Title (Section A). Drawing confidence from their position at the top the League, the Gordonians pairing of Philip Anderson and Andy Drummond (handicap 5) won all three of their matches in straight sets to lift the title yet again for their club. Second in the section were Fetteresso's Graham Ross and Robert Keith (handicap 1) who defeated Portlethen's (Roy Paton and Graham Gammack - handicap 2) and Racquet's (Kevin Buckley and Colin Anderson - handicap 3).

Only two clubs contested Section B of the Gents Doubles. Mike Kinghorn and David Brodie of Garioch (handicap 1) defeated Mike Watson and Chas Davidson of Civil Service (handicap 8) 15-8, 15-9.

In the League four results were returned. Portlethen had a 9-0 walkover against Aberdeen University in the Mixed Division Two. In Division Three of the Mixed League Beacon had a convincing 9-0 win over TotalFinaElf. Grampian Police had an 8 rubbers to 1 victory over Bridge of Don to go top of Division Three of the Gents League. In the Ladies League Westhill drew 2-2 away to Banchory.

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
30 January 2001

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 10 FEBRUARY 2001

MEADOWS MARCH TO TOP OF TABLE

The Meadows Badminton Club from Ellon maintained their unbeaten record in Division 3 of the Mixed League with two convincing victories. They won 7-2 away to Grampian Police and then had a 9-0 walkover against TotalFinaElf. This puts them 2 points clear at the top of the Division. Beacon and Garioch, however, are still very much in contention, especially the latter club who Meadows have yet to play.

Portlethen put further distance between themselves and Westhill at the top of Division 2 of the Mixed League. An 8 rubbers to 1 victory over Cults CC "B" saw them retain their unbeaten record. Mike Smith and Shelia Jackson were the sole winners for the Deeside team.

Cults CC Ladies team is now back in business thanks to the efforts of Lynne Macfarlane. They played their first match at the end of January recording a 2-2 draw with Portlethen Ladies. Lynne and her partner Anne Christiansen won twice for the Cults team.

Gordonians are maintaining excellent progress towards wresting back the Division One title in the Gents League from rivals CAS. Fielding another strong team they comprehensively defeated Racquets 9-0 at Northfield. They have now stretched their lead to 6 points over Fetteresso and CAS.

In Division 3 of the Gents League 71 Club recorded their first victory of the season, winning 6-3 against Bridge of Don.

The Activ-8 Junior Crombie League ran their second session at the Beach Leisure Centre on Sunday 28 January 2001. Twenty four teams from secondary schools and clubs across the North East of Scotland again participated in the League.

Results from the second session are as follows:

ACTIV-8 JUNIOR LEAGUE RESULTS

Division One

Division Two

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
6 February 2001

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 17 FEBRUARY 2001

NEW EVENT FOR SENIORS

A new Open Badminton Tournament will take place in Aberdeen next month. The North of Scotland Senior Invitation Team Event will run from the 10-11 March at the Beach Leisure Centre and Shell Pecten Club. Teams from Aberdeen and Edinburgh have already confirmed that they will take part and the organizer's, the North East Badminton Group, are seeking to attract teams from Glasgow, Dundee and Fife.

A new scoring system will be used for the tournament with matches being the best of 5 rubbers played up to 7 points.

The North East Restricted Junior Badminton Tournament, however, takes place first. The event will be played at two venues, Kincorth and Hazlehead Academies on the 24 and 25 February. The Tournament includes Boys and Girls Doubles and Singles events. The closing date for entries is Saturday 17 February.

Also coming up soon on the Junior Badminton Circuit is the third session of the Activ-8 Junior Crombie League, which takes place at the Beach Leisure Centre on Sunday 18 February. Joint leaders at the halfway stage in Division One are Banff (1) and last season's winners Westhill (1). In Division Two Banff (3) lead with a 100% record.

The North of Scotland Junior Open Badminton Championships are scheduled to take place at the Shell Pecten Club on Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April. Entry forms for the Tournament can be obtained from Janice Gordon (Telephone 01224 - 486456). The closing date for entries is 21 March.

A date has now been set for the AGM of the North East Badminton Group. It is Tuesday 24 April 2001. Clubs will be notified with full details nearer the date.

One result from the Leagues, which were badly hit by the blizzards last week, saw Civil Service gain a walkover against Aberdeen University in Division 3 of the Gents League. This sees the Service leapfrog above Grampian Police to go top of the Division again.

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
13 February 2001

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 24 FEBRUARY 2001

MIXED LUCK FOR CULTS TEAMS

Cults CC 2A" went to the top of the Aberdeen Badminton League Mixed Division One this week without stiking a shuttlecock, courtesy of a 9-0 walk over against Summerhill. Their "B" team was not so fortunate being on the wrong side of a 9-0 defeat by Westhill in Division Two of the Mixed League.

Gordonians stretched their lead at the top of Division One of the Gents League with a 9-0 victory over Summerhill. They now lie 8 points ahead of their nearest rivals, Fetteresso.

In Division Two of the Gents League, Fraserburgh moved into much the same position with an 8-1 win over TotalFinaElf. They Boys from the Broch now lie 6 points clear of Westhill, though they have played two games more.

Bridge of Don recorded their first win of the season in Division 3 of the Gents League. They defeated 71 Club 9-0. Top of the Division, are Civil Service who had a 9-0 walkover against Aberdeen University.

The Activ-8 Junior Crombie League reached its second stage at the Beach Leisure Centre last weekend. The first round pool matches were completed in both Division One and Division Two.

Winners of Pool A in Division One were the current holders of the Junior Crombie Trophy, Westhill. They defeated Northfield 6-0 in their last match in the Pool to finish undefeated on 9 points. Runners-up in Pool A were Mackie Academy (1) with 8 points and third were Mearns Academy on 6 points.

In Pool B in Division One Cults Academy (1) maintained their unbeaten record defeating Westhill (2) by 5-1 in their final Pool match. They edged out Banff Academy (1) to win the Pool, by virtue of their superior games total. Both teams finished on 9 points. Westhill Academy (2) finished third.

In Division Two Mackie Academy (2) finished top of Pool A by the narrowest of margins. Joint equal with Banff Academy (2) on 8 points, both teams had the same number of games for and against, and had drawn their match against each other. The final placing was decided on points with the Stonehaven School outscoring their Banff rivals by one point (405 points versus 406 points). Cults Academy (2) finished third in this Pool.

Winners of Division Two, Pool B were Banff Academy(3) who had 5 wins out of 5, and defeated Portlethen Academy (1) 4-2 in their last match. Runners-up in Pool B were Portlethen Academy (1) with Robert Gordons (2) in third place.

The Divisions were then divided into 6 Pools each containing 4 teams. Results from these new Pools are as follows:

Division One Pool C

Westhill Academy (1) Vs Banff Academy (1) 3-3
Mackie Academy (1) Vs Cults Academy (1) 4-2

Division One Pool D

Mearns Academy Vs Portlethen Juniors 5-1
Three Men and a Lady Vs Westhill Academy (2) 4-2

Division One Pool E

Robert Gordons (1) Vs Meadows 6-0
Northfield Academy Vs Banchory Academy (1) 0-6

Division Two Pool C

Mackie Academy (2) Vs Portlethen Academy (1) 5-1
Banff Academy (2) Vs Banff Academy (3) 5-1

Division Two Pool D

Cults Academy (2) Vs Northfield Academy (2) 6-0
Portlethen Academy (2) Vs Robert Gordons (2) 5-1

Division Two Pool E

Banchory Academy (2) Vs Stoney Racqueteers 4-2
Craigiebuckler Juniors (2) Vs Craigiebuckler Juniors (1) 2-4

The final session of the Junior Crombie League takes place at the Beach Leisure Centre on Sunday 25 March 2001.

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
21 February 2001

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 3 MARCH 2001

DOUBLE JOY FOR TYSON AND ELAINE

Tyson Dunz and Elaine Burns both had double successes at the Junior North East Restricted Badminton Tournament, played at Hazlehead and Kincorth Academies last weekend. They both won their singles events and Tyson partnered Chris Ross to the Doubles title in the 1984 Boys Doubles Event, whilst Elaine won the 1984 Girls Doubles Event in partnership with Kate Goodenough.

Full marks to the kids, their parents (some who traveled from as far afield as Forres) and the organizers who braved the atrocious weather conditions over the weekend to make the tournament a huge success.

There was a large entry for the 1984 Boys Singles with 26 players playing in eight Pools. Winners' of the Pools were Tyson Dunz, Stuart Docherty, Keiran Hendry, Nick Sullivan, Ross Adamson, Alan Campbell, John Rae and Chris Ross. Tyson beat Chris Ross and Ross Adamson before defeating Stuart Docherty 15-2, 15-7 in the final.

Fourteen couples contested the 1984 Boys Doubles Event. Winners of the four Pools were Tyson Dunz and Chris Ross, Stuart Docherty and Ross Adamson, John Rae and Alan Campbell and, Nick Sullivan and Keiran Hendry. Tyson and Chris defeated Nick and Keiren 15-7, 17-16 in the first semi-final. Stuart and Ross defeated Alan and John 15-7,15-10 in the second semi-final. Tyson and Chris won the final against Stuart and Ross 15-1, 15-3.

The entry for the 1986 Boys Singles Event was also well supported with 16 players contesting 4 Pools. Winners of the Pools were Kyle Duncan, Alan McCue, Del Srikantharajah and Scott Graham. The final was won by Scott Graham who defeated Kyle Duncan 15-6, 15-10. Scott and Kyle then went on to win the 1986 Boys Doubles Event defeating Carl Anderson and Chris McAuley 15-2, 15-2.

Winner of the 1988 Boys Singles Event was Eugene Ong who was one of three players who won 4 of their games in a Pool of 6 players. He edged out Paul McKenzie and David Strachan by virtue of a better points difference.

In the 1988 Boys Doubles Event Paul McKenzie and Calum Grant overcame the challenge of Craig Scott and Charlie Low and David Strachan and Jamie Munro to win a Pool of three.

Six players contested the 1984 Girls Singles Event, which was played in two Pools. Winners of the Pools, Elaine Burns and Kate Goodenough played off for the title decider with the former winning 3-11, 11-8, 11-1. Elaine and Kate then proceeded to win the Doubles title defeating the pairings of Katie Anderson and Ailsa Duncan and Judith Petrie and Carole Wood.

The 1986 Girls Singles Event involved a Pool of four girls. The winner was Stacey Wood who won all 3 of her games. Runner-up was Ashley Robb. Stacey and Ashley then teamed up to win the Girls Doubles defeating Corrie Kennedy and Roslyn Hendry 15-2 15-0.

Results from the Aberdeen and District Badminton League saw Fetteresso win 7-2 away to Portlethen to maintain their second place in Division One of the Gents League. In Division 4 of the Gents League Cults CC thrashed University "B" 9-0 whilst Garioch had a narrow 5-4 away win over Banchory.

Garioch's mixed team were in action against Grampian Police in Division 3 and a 9-0 win was enough to take them to the top, though only on superior rubbers. In the Ladies League Garioch had a 2-2 draw with Portlethen.

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
28 February 2001

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR EVENING EXPRESS: 15 MARCH 2001

GORONIANS ON BRINK OF BEING CHAMPIONS

In the words of singer Andy Williams, Goronians are "almost there". The Division One pace setters, unbeaten in Division One of the Gents League would require a total collapse in their last two matches and an amazing transformation in the fortunes of CAS, the only team who theoretically can overtake them, to see them lose out on this season's championship.

Gordonians, despite fielding an under strength team, beat closest challengers Fetteresso, 8-1 to move closer to the title, whilst CAS lost 5-4 at home to Racquets. Fetteresso did however win 8-1 away against Summerhill, the latter club involved in a dogfight with Portlethen to avoid relegation.

In Division One of the Mixed League Fetteresso opened up a 4 point lead at the top of the Table, courtesy of 8-1 and 9-0 wins over Racquets and a 9-0 walk over against Summerhill. In the same Division, Racquets recorded a 6-3 victory over Fraserburgh.

Four matches were played in the Ladies League. Portlethen ladies were in action twice, winning 3-1 against Banchory, then going down 4-0 to Fetteresso. The Stonehaven Club then went on to beat Banchory 4-0 to move to the top of the Table, on superior rubbers over CAS. Westhill improved their position in the League with a 3-1 home victory over Cults CC.

Beacon moved into a three way tie with Meadows and Garioch in Division Three of the Mixed League after a 7-2 home victory over Meadows. The fight to avoid bottom spot in Division 3 saw TotalFinaElf make a decisive move by beating Grampian Police 6-3 to anchor the "force" at the foot of the Table.

Grampian Police moved to the top of Division Three of the Gents League, but only by the narrowest of margins. The undefeated police team beat closest rivals Civil Service by 7 rubbers to 2 to go level on points and rubbers and only claim top spot by virtue of their superior games difference. They do however have two games in hand.

In the Gents Division Four, Aberdeen University recorded their first victories of the season with 7-2 and 9-0 wins over Bridge of Don.

Malcolm Campbell
League Secretary
12 March 2001

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 17 MARCH 2001

NEW SCORING SYSTEM ON TRIAL AT NORTH OPEN

Due to previous lack of support for the traditional knock-out format of the North of Scotland Open, the North East Badminton Group opted for a different format for their open tournament this season.

An invitational team tournament was organised and contacts were made with various members of the badminton fraternity across Scotland. Three teams entered - Edinburgh, Dundee and the North East. A clash of dates with other domestic and International events unfortunately prevented more teams from entering.

The team tournament ran on the previous Saturday at the Beach Leisure Centre with each match consisting of 7 rubbers. Recent publicity indicates that the International Badminton Federation is keen to try a new scoring system in an attempt to make badminton more attractive to media coverage. Each rubber consisted of the best of 5 sets to 7 points (setting to 2 points at 6 all an option). This scoring system was received with mixed enthusiasm by the competitors, although most enjoyed the opportunity to try it. Further development may see it adopted as the norm if it proves popular with television companies. Watch this space!

The final placings were: 1st - Edinburgh. 2nd - North East and 3rd - Dundee Results: North East vs Dundee 6 - 1 North East vs Edinburgh 2 - 5 Edinburgh vs Dundee 5 - 2 As the team tournament was completed on the Saturday, it was decided to organise a level doubles tournament on the Sunday at the Shell Pecten Club.

A degree of seeding was made and partnerships drawn from a hat. This format proved to be popular and very sociable. Games were played in pools and highly contested.

The results were:

Ladies Doubles: Winners Wendy Symington (Dundee) Carolyn Young (Edinburgh)
Runners Jane Aitcheson (North East) Up Hayley Donnelly (Dundee)

Mens Doubles: Winners Liew Nam Min (North East) Lindsay Law (Dundee)
Runners Keith Donald (Edinburgh) Up Andy Middleton (Dundee)

Overall the event was successful both from the players and organisers perspectives. Gordon Spence of the North East Group has already had discussions regarding expanding the event for next year to include a team from the European Junior Squad and a Scottish Veterans team.

Results from the Aberdeen Badminton Leagues saw Racquets win 6-3 against Portlethen, the latter club must now win their match against Summerhill to retain their Division One Mens status. In Division Two of the Gents League Fraserburgh clinched promotion and the championship with a 9-0 home win over Westhill.

CAS kept up their hopes of retaining the Division One Mixed title with a 9-0 away victory against Fraserburgh. In Division Two Cults CC had a 6 rubbers to 3 victory over Banchory.

In the Ladies League Garioch recorded two home wins. They firstly beat Cults CC 4-0 and the went on to defeat Westhill by 3 rubbers to 1.

Malcolm Campbell
Aberdeen and District Badminton League Secretary
14 March 2001

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 24 MARCH 2001

GORDONIANS ARE CHAMPIONS FOR A RECORD 13th TIME

Gordonians Badminton Club has taken back the Division One Gents Title from CAS. In a memorable six months, Byron's Boys won their last two matches to finish the season unbeaten.

In the space of two days they beat their most dangerous opponents CAS 6-3 and followed that win with an 8-1 victory over Portlethen. CAS had brought out their top guns Steve Thomson and Gordon Spence for the match against Gordonians and they duly won their three rubbers. However the Gordonians team had strength in depth and they won the day, but not without a fighting effort from CAS's second and third pairings who were on the wrong side of 5 rubbers which went to 3 sets.

Portlethen Gents had already put a damper on CAS's title aspirations with a 6-3 away victory over last season's champions. This sets them up nicely for the relegation decider against Summerhill. Winner takes all!

In Division Four of the Gents League Garioch are marching to the title with two wins. They defeated University "B" and Cultc CC both by 9-0 margins. Nearest rivals Cults CC also seem likely to gain promotion to Division Three, as under the current League Constitution two teams are promoted in the lower Divisions. University "B" recorded their first victory in the Division with a 7-2 away victory over Banchory.

Westhill recorded three notable victories in Division Two of the Mixed League. They firstly defeated University in a 9-0 walk over. They followed that with a 5-4 home victory over promotion favourites, Portlethen. They then scraped a 5-4 away win at the tricky venue of Cults. Drew Clunie and Elaine Walker were the heroes winning all three of their rubbers. This takes them two points ahead of Portlethen for the first time this season. Portlethen demolished University by 9-0 and now need to win their remaining match against Cults CC "B". This would see them lift the title on superior rubbers.

The final session of the Activ-8 Junior Crombie League gets underway at the Beach Leisure Centre tomorrow. The Junior Crombie Cup could still be won by a number of teams with defending champions Westhill, Mackie and Banff (1) all in contention. In Division Two the favourites are Banff (2) and Mackie (2).

The North of Scotland Open starts at the Shell Pecten Club next weekend and includes Under 13 and 18 Events for boys and girls. The closing date for entries was 21 March 2001.

Aberdeen players in action at the Scottish Masters Badminton Champioships had mixed success. In the final of the over 40 mixed doubles, Phil Howe, Bolton and Robin Huthwaite, Aberdeen lost to Dan Travers and Christine Black 10-15, 7-15. In the final of the over 60 mixed doubles, Ross Weir, Aberdeen, and Violet Davidson, Stirling lost to John Barrie and Mary Odell 5-15, 6-15.

Malcolm Campbell
Aberdeen and District Badminton League Secretary
21 March 2001

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 7 APRIL 2001

CALUM MENZIES IS THREE TIMES WINNER

Calum Menzies from Peterhead was once, twice, three times a winner at the North of Scotland Junior Open held at the Shell Pecten Club last weekend.

In the Under 17 Boys Section Calum the top seed, lifted the Boys Singles title from an entry of 28. He then teamed up with the defeated finalist, Graeme Brown from Larbert to win the Boys Doubles title. His hat trick of wins was completed when he won the Mixed Doubles in partnership with Victoria Wan from Glasgow.

Victoria Wan was successful also in the Under 17 Ladies Doubles Event winning with Laura Smillie from Motherwell. Aberdeen's Kate Goodenough and Elgin's Elaine Burns were Runners Up. In the final of the Ladies Singles Laura Smillie beat doubles partner Victoria Wan.

There was another three times winner at the Junior Open. In the Under 13 Section Linda Sloan from Glasgow won the Ladies Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Linda defeated her sister Gillian in the Singles and Mixed Finals. She then teamed up with her to win the Ladies Doubles Event.

In the Under 13 Boys Singles, Kenneth Young from Lanark defeated Niall Munro out of an entry of 17 boys. The Doubles Event was won by the unseeded pairing of Michael Brand and Paul Carrie from Invernesshire.

Two weeks previously we saw Banff Academy with some help from Turriff Academy lift the Activ-8 Junior Crombie League title at the Beach Leisure Centre. In a playoff Pool of four teams, Banff had already drawn 3-3 with last year's winners Westhill. They won their first match on Sunday against Mackie Academy(1) by 4-2. Westhill had meantime won their match against Cults Academy(1) by 5-1. In the final matches Westhill got off to a 2 nil lead against Mackie whilst Banff lost their first two singles matches to Cults. Both matches then took a dramatic twist with Westhill losing 4-2 to Mackie and Banff winning 4-2 against Cults. That meant Banff finished top with 5 points out of a possible 6. Mackie with 4 points finished Runners Up.

The final placings in Division 1 of the League were:

Division 1

1st Banff/Turriff Academy(1)
2nd Mackie Academy(1)
3rd Westhill Academy(1)
4th Cults Academy(1)
5th 3 Men and a Lady
6th Mearns Academy
7th= Portlethen Juniors
7th= Westhill Academy(2)
9th Robert Gordons(1)
10th Banchory Academy(1)
11th The Meadows
12th Northfield Academy(1)

In Division Two the four teams in the playoff pool were Mackie Academy(2), Banff Academy(2), Banff Academy(3) and Portlethen Academy(1). The Stonehaven School won all three of their matches to finish top of the Pool and win the Second Division title. Runners up were Banff Academy (2) with 4 points.

The final placings in Division 2 of the League were:

Division 2

1st Mackie Academy(2)
2nd Banff Academy(2)
3rd Portlethen Academy(1)
4th Banff Academy(3)
5th Cults Academy(2)
6th Portlethen Academy(2)
7th Northfield Academy(2)
8th Robert Gordons(2)
9th Banchory Academy(2)
10th Craigiebuckler Juniors(1)
11th Stoney Racqueteers
12th Craigiebuckler Juniors(2)

In the Aberdeen Leagues another title was decided, with the season drawing to a close. Fraserburgh have now clinched the Division Two Gents title. They stand unbeaten with one fixture remaining. In the same division Beacon defeated Westhill 5-4 in a close encounter and TotalFinaElf won their first match of the season defeating Fetteresso "B" 6-3.

In Division One of the Gents League Portlethen won the relegation tussle against Summerhill by 8 rubbers to 1. Summerhill then lost 5-4 at home to Racquets. Summerhill, however, still have two outstanding matches against CAS to be played. CAS meanwhile won 5-4 against Fetteresso with Colin Ross and Paul Wilson winning three times for the losers.

In Division Three of the Gents League, Civil Service once again climbed above Grampian Police to go top of the League, after defeating Bridge of Don 5-4 away from home. Their tie at the top was short lived as the Police then went on to beat University 5-4 and go back on top.

A number of matches still remain to be played in Division One of the Mixed League. Fetteresso remain top after a 9-0 walkover against Cults CC, but CAS are hot on their heels after another 9-0 win, this time against Racquets. Racquets had better luck against Cults CC winning 6-3.

In Division Two of the Mixed League Portlethen won the title and promotion to Division One after a comprehensive 8-1 away win over Cults CC "B". The Deeside club did however record a 6-3 away win over Banchory. University's match against Banchory has been declared null and void.

Garioch are setting themselves up nicely for promotion from Division Three of the Mixed League after a 9-0 win against Meadows.

CAS remain top of the Ladies Division after a 4-0 win against Portlethen. Their cause was not helped by granting a 4-0 walkover to Westhill.

Colin Ross of Fetteresso appears to be revitalised now that he is competing regularly in Senior Events. In partnership with Lynne McFarlane of Cults CC he won the City of Aberdeen Invitation Mixed Tournament defeating Paul Wilson and Rachael Rennie 15-5, 15-10 in the final at Kincorth Leisure Centre on Friday 30 March 2001.

Malcolm Campbell
Aberdeen and District Badminton League Secretary
4 April 2001

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 14 APRIL 2001

GARIOCH AND POLICE CLOSE IN

A fixture backlog is delaying a conclusion to many of the titles in the Aberdeen Badminton Leagues. Heavy snow falls in February have left clubs with a number of outstanding fixtures and they have until the end of April to complete these matches. Unfulfilled fixtures after that date will be declared null and void.

Matches played over the past few weeks have seen both Grampian Police and Garioch move tantalizingly close in the Leagues to clinching titles. In Division three of the Gents League University was in action twice, firstly defeating 71 Club by 8 rubbers to 1 and then winning 8-1 against Grampian Police. The "force" however remain top of the Division with one game in hand, against bottom club 71 Club. Providing they don't lose the match to a walkover they will win the championship and promotion to the Second Division.

Garioch have all but clinched the Mixed Division Three title. They won 9-0 away against TotalFinaElf and then went on to defeat their closest challengers, Beacon by 6 rubbers to 3. They have one remaining match to play against Meadows.

Garioch were also in action in the Ladies League winning 4-0 against Banchory. This takes them into second spot with the top three clubs all having one fixture to complete. The winner will come from Garioch, CAS or Fetteresso.

The Annual General Meeting of the North East Badminton Group takes place on Tuesday 24 April starting at 7.30pm. The venue for the AGM is the offices of Clark and Wallace, Solicitors at 14 Albyn Place, Aberdeen. Each SBU affiliated club should send a representative to the AGM. An update and review of the Group's Action Plan for the North East will be carried out at the meeting.

Best wishes go to veteran Ross Weir from Aberdeen who is jetting off to Canada to play in the Canadian Masters Badminton Tournament. Evergreen Ross will be playing in the over 60's section and will hope to go one better than last year when he reached the semi finals of both the singles and mixed doubles.

Malcolm Campbell
Aberdeen and District Badminton League Secretary
10 April 2001

BADMINTON ARTICLE FOR GREEN FINAL: 5 MAY 2001

GARIOCH CLINCH SECOND TITLE

Newcomers to the Aberdeen Leagues this season, Garioch clinched their second title, courtesy of a 9-0 walkover against Meadows. This sees the Inverurie club finish their programme in Division Three of the Mixed League undefeated. Their closest rivals Beacon finished their programme with a 6-3 home win over bottom club, Grampian Police and a 9-0 walkover against Ellon club, Meadows.

Fetteresso maintained their position at the top of Division One of the Mixed League, with a 7-2 home win over Fraserburgh. The final outcome of this Division is still unclear, however, due to the large number of matches still outstanding.

CAS ensured that they finished second in Division One of the Gents League with two 9-0 wins over Summerhill. This condemed Summerhill to bottom spot and suffer the same fate as their mixed team in being relegated from the top flight of the Leagues. Racquets outstanding match against Fetteresso was declared null and void.

In Division Two of the Gents League the title is already decided with Fraserburgh crowned champions. Nothing to play for, however, counted for nothing in the remaining fixture in that Division between Fetteresso B and Westhill. These two teams fought out a fiercely contested match, which saw Westill's pairing of Grant Scott and Malcolm Campbell win the deciding rubber to win the match by 5 rubbers to 4. The match otherwise finished level on games and points. In the same Division the match Fraserburgh Vs Fetteresso B was declared null and void.

Grampian Police put the icing on their cake in Division Three of the Gents League with a 9-0 over the luckless 71 Club, confirming their status as the top team in that Division. 71 Club's Alan Duthie recently sufferred the dreaded achilles tendon badminton injury. Best wishes go to him for a speedy recovery.

In the last remaining fixture in Division Four of the Gents League champions, Garioch recorded a 9-0 walk over against University B.

No matches were played in the Ladies League, however the fixtures Fetteresso Vs Garioch and Banchory Vs Cults have been declared null and void.

Malcolm Campbell
Aberdeen and District Badminton League Secretary
2 May 2001