The club will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 15th June at Harris Sports Centre Start time 8.00pm prompt.
Club night will start after the meeting concludes. We aim to be done before 8.30pm to minimise the interruption to club night.
All members and regular players should attend to ensure their queries and thoughts are included in the running of the club.
Dear members and friends of Hunters Badminton Club,
We are saddened to hear the media reports from Chile regarding the passing of former member of the club, and our friend, Professor Tom Marsh. Tom has been missing since late September whilst on a scientific research visit at Chile’s La Silla Observatory in the Atacama desert.
We extend our deepest condolences and best wishes to Tom’s family and friends at what will be a very difficult time.
Tom was a member of the club for many years and regular attendee of our club nights. He also played for our league teams.
Most will remember Tom as being a skilled and dedicated player, and a complete gentleman. He will also be fondly remembered by some for his unusual drinking receptacles, ranging from milk bottles to olive oil bottles. To my knowledge, he is the only person to be spoken to by centre staff about bringing a wine bottle (containing water) onto the premises!
To mark our respect we will be holding a minute’s silence during club night on Thursday 17th November so we can take a moment to reflect on our memories of Tom. This will be done at 8.30pm and a whistle will be blown to mark the start and finish. During this time we ask all members to allow those who wish to reflect to do so.
If anyone wishes to send any personal messages to the family, please contact JP who is in contact with Tom’s family and we can find the best way to send those on.
Kind regards,
Steve Turner
Chairman
Hunters Badminton Club
This year’s Hunters Christmas Party will be at the Bacco Lounge in Rugby on Saturday 17th December.
Meet for pre-dinner cocktails at Cafe Van Cinq cocktail bar 5.30 – 7.30pm. Then on to Bacco Lounge between 7.30 – 8pm for table sit down at 8pm.
Barbara is organising – speak to her to secure your place with a £10 deposit by the end of November.
Menu …
Rugby Badminton Coaching is setting up a weekly training session aimed at adults.
The session is there for anyone who either wants to brush up on their skills or is new to the game. The session will run through the basic shots with training routines and introduce players to doubles play and tactics. The Badminton England registered coaches will also be able to give advice and tips on request.
We are confirming a venue and the day of the week and will issue an update when that happens.
If you would be interested in coming along, please either like their Facebook page “Rugby Badminton Coaching”, send an email to rugbybadderscoaching@gmail.com, or speak to Steve at club night.
The Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 30th June 2022 during Club Night.
The Agenda will be:
If any club member has any other business to raise, please contact the Secretary in advance of the meeting using the Contact Us page.
Our next social event is a wine testing afternoon at Gallachers in Rugby on Saturday 14th May. If you would like to come along, speak to Barbara, or contact any of the committee.
Club nights at Hunters resume this Thursday 6th Jan 8pm at Harris Sports Centre. No matches this week, so four courts await those wanting to burn off that Christmas excess. Our club and match schedule are always kept up-to-date on the club website.
Thank you to all members for their support throughout a tough year. Our last club night for 2021 is tonight, 8pm at Harris.
Enjoy the break, and we resume back in the New Year on Thursday 6th January 2022.
The club Christmas social will be at Casa Loco on Friday 17th December. We have a table booked for 12 (that’s the largest we could get), so please book early to avoid disappointment as this is strictly first come first served. Vish is organising so speak to him or contact Simon using via the contact us form. £10 deposit secures.
We are looking for players within Hunters BC interested in playing in a friendly match against some ‘improving’ players being coached at David Lloyd in Coventry. Their coach has asked us for a team of similar level players who could give them a competitive yet friendly match.
Initial thoughts are a team of 2 men and 2 ladies. The match would consist of mens, ladies, and mixed doubles.
Steve will be canvassing for interested players on Thursday evening. Please speak to him for more information.
