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FastStep players shine at Sussex U16/U18

ben-issy-sussexchamps2016A long day at the University of Brighton saw strong performances from all our FastStep players in the U16 and U18 Sussex Junior Badminton Championships 2016.

Ben Smith took gold in the U16 boys doubles with partner Adam Davies, beating the top seeds in straight games in the final.

Ben also teamed up with FastStep’s Isabelle Craig in the U16 mixed doubles where the pair were worthy runners up.

Eva Craig was runner up in the U18 girls doubles with partner Molly Thomson, losing a close 3-set final to the top seeds.

There were strong performances also from other FastStep players: William Pieckielon, David Jolliffe, Elliot Lucas, Amy Radford, Casey Coats, Amy Fines, Monica Carr-Pacquay and Luke Davies. Well done all of you!

See the full results

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U14 Sussex Champs rewards for Izzy and Rebecca

izzyrebecca_sussexchamps2016FastStep’s Isabelle Craig and Rebecca Moon took first and second place respectively in U14 girls singles at the Sussex Junior Badminton Tournament in Brighton today. The girls also played in the boys doubles tournament due to a shortage of girls and had some good games and even a win!

In the boys singles, FastStep’s Ben Anthony reached the semi final of the U14 boys singles.

 

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FastStep Junior Badminton Tournament 2016

Update: Please arrive at the following times.

8:45am – Year 7 and under Boys Singles
10:30am – Year 8&9 Boys Singles
12.45pm – Year 7 and under Girls Singles
1pm – Year 7 and under Boys Doubles
1pm – Year 8&9 Girls Doubles
1.30pm – Year 8&9 Boys Doubles
3pm – Year 8&9 Girls Singles
3pm – Year 7 and under Girls Doubles

Acceptance details have been emailed to all competitors.

The FastStep Junior Badminton Tournament will be held at Central Sussex College, Haywards Heath on Saturday 12 November 2016.

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The tournament is open to children in school years 9 and below and will run in 2 age groups: years 8 & 9 and year 7 & below. Boys and girls singles and doubles will be played.

This is a development tournament to encourage young players to enter their first badminton tournament and as such there are some restrictions for more experienced players – please read the conditions in the entry form carefully.

We’re enormously grateful to Yonex and The Sports Shop, Tunbridge Wells for their generous support of the event.

Download entry form: Faststep Junior Badminton Tournament 2016 entry form

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Tuesday is the new Friday at FastStep

Starting next week, there’s a new day in the week for junior badminton in Sussex. It’s all about Tuesdays!

We’re doing two exciting things:

  1. We’re moving our Friday 6-8pm Stars group to Tuesday 6-8pm. Yes parents, you get Friday night back!
  2. We’re starting a new match-based session also on a Tuesday 6-8pm. Finally there’s badminton for all junior players on a Tuesday in Sussex!

Both sessions are in Haywards Heath with a qualified coach. If you’re interested in our coached Stars session, or our match-based session please get in touch or call Andrew on 07590080998. Yey for Tuesdays!

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FastStep trip to Surrey Smashers match

Surrey_Smashers_logoFastStep is heading to Surrey Sports Park,Guildford on Monday 17th October to watch Surrey Smashers badminton team play Loughborough Lightning in the National Badminton League.

It’s a great opportunity to see this fast-format badminton team game and hopefully see GB Olympians Chris Langridge and Gabby Adcock in action.

It starts at 7.30pm and finishes quite late – expect to be home after 11pm. Group rate is £5 per child, £8 per adult. We’ll need some volunteers to drive (FastStep will cover your ticket).

Places will be limited, so if you’re interested in coming to the match please email andrew@faststepbadminton.co.uk as soon as possible. Also let us know if you are able to help with transport.

DEADLINE: PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT TICKETS BY FRIDAY 30 SEPT

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FastStep term dates Autumn 2016

We’ve confirmed our term dates for Autumn/Winter 2016.

Stars Haywards Heath starts Tuesday 13 Sept at Central Sussex College, Haywards Heath

Match night starts Tuesday 13 Sept at Central Sussex College, Haywards Heath

Elite, Haywards Heath starts Thursday 15 Sept at Central Sussex College, Haywards Heath

Smashers Haywards Heath starts Friday 16 Sept at Central Sussex College, Haywards Heath

Stars/Smashers Crawley starts Sunday 18 Sept at Holy Trinity School, Crawley

Please see full details of term dates and prices. New members are welcome, please get in touch.

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Sussex Junior Badminton Championships 2016 entry forms

The Sussex Junior Badminton Championships will take place on 24 September (U12/U14) and 25 September (U16/U18) at University of Brighton, Falmer.

We’d encourage all our players to consider entering. It’s a great chance to play against opponents of all standards and get some great experience while having fun.

If you have any doubts or questions, please do talk to Andrew or Zeyar who can advise you.

U12 Born 2006 or later

U14 Born 2004 or later

U16 Born 2002 or later

U18 Born 2000 or later

U12/U14 entry form 2016

U16/U18 entry form 2016

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Luke scores mixed silver in Kent

luke_kentu17While many of us relaxed over the bank holiday weekend, Luke Davies was busy battling it out on the badminton court and picking up a silver medal for his efforts.

Playing in the Kent U17 Bronze in Gillingham, Luke reached the final of the mixed doubles with partner Bea Noakes. In their box they squeezed past the top seeds 21-20, then in the final against another Sussex pair they lost out in extended play 22-20.

No rest this week either for Luke as he attends the 3-day FastStep Summer Camp alongside two other medalists from the Kent tournament, Scott and Robyn Haysom.

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Jubilant July for FastStep Juniors

Some hard fought medals have been won by FastStep players this month.

Luke Davies won a gold medal at the Milton Keynes U17 Summer Bronze. A great start to the new season for one of our fast improving players.

Also in Milton Keynes this month there were bronze medals in girls’ doubles for Eva Craig (MK U18 Bronze) and Isabelle Craig (MK U14 Bronze).

Well done all. Keep working hard over the summer and the medals will flow in the autumn.