New season for adults and juniors

Thrapston Badminton Club has been established in Thrapston for over 40 years and currently plays at The King John School on Market Road on Wednesday evenings between September and April.  The friendly club welcomes new playing members.

The new season begins on Wednesday 4th September at 7.30pm until 10pm and the club will be holding an Open Evening on Wednesday 11th September, for anyone who would like to come along to meet the members and play a few games, free of charge.

The club has teams playing in the Northants League and the Rushden & District Badminton League for those players wanting to play a more competitive game.

The home matches are played at Raunds Manor School on Tuesday evenings. For more information about the club please ring Tim Kellett, the Chairman, on 07866 106023 or Anne Gilbert, the Secretary, on 01832 733321.

Thrapston Junior Badminton Club restarts on Wednesday 11th September, 6.30pm to 7.30pm, and runs until the end of March for children aged between 9 and 13 years of age. If you have a child who would like to learn to play badminton with two experienced players, who are also qualifi ed coaches, please contact Les Pratt on 07889 441916 to book your place as soon as possible, as places are limited.

The club is extremely fortunate to have two Level 2 Qualifi ed Badminton Coaches, who are running a 10-week ‘Back to Badminton’ Coaching Course, starting on Friday 27th September from 7pm to 9pm at The King John School. The cost for this 10-week course is £60, shuttles will be provided and racquets could be provided upon request.

Players completing the course would then be invited to join the club. Each session will take you through the basics from scoring to serving, whilst building the skill and confi dence you need to enjoy the game and have fun. To reserve a place please call Les Pratt on 07889 441916.

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