Tuesday 11 December 2012
Tournament Video December 10th 2012
Tuesday 4 December 2012
Men's Match v Etwall Dragons 3rd December 2012
What a cold night!!!! Dark and damp too .... but we managed to guide all the visitors in and had a good start with Vic & Paul taking the first game 22-20. However the next two games were less encouraging. Sticking with Vic & Paul they managed to win their next first game but then went down again in 3.
All games had some very good rallies BUT overall the match was Rubbers 0-9 Games 2-18 Points 261-413. and finished by 9.30 pm. BUT a good night none the less with Edward fitting in well with Deane and Scott & Jim fighting for points as always. 
A pleasant match in VERY COLD CONDITIONS!! above the opposition warmly settled under the new lamp!!!
Saturday 17 November 2012
Mixed against Friesland B @ ????? on 17th November 2012
Splendid pick up of whole team, except Liz, promptly at 11.15 and great run to Friesland Liesure Centre to meet Liz. OPPS!!! Centre dedicated to "Acrobatics" all day!!!!
Modern technology solved the problem. Mobile calls and Vic's Satnav took us to the Kirk Hallam Leisure Centre , 2 badminton courts and smiles to get the Match on the road.
Mark and Mel produced a good first game to win in 2 games to finish the match 2 games to 1 & 110/100 points.
Vic and Liz (0-3 130/84 points... one game went to 25) & Paul and Jackie (0-3 126/73 points) fared less well.
Overall it was a 7-2 (356/269 points) defeat again with a low net .... but not quite as low as the Men's on Wednesday at Snelston. A nice atmosphere and an enjoyable event nontheless. As Vic said,"We would probably have won at home, if they'd found us"
Thanks for the transport Vic.
Modern technology solved the problem. Mobile calls and Vic's Satnav took us to the Kirk Hallam Leisure Centre , 2 badminton courts and smiles to get the Match on the road.
Mark and Mel produced a good first game to win in 2 games to finish the match 2 games to 1 & 110/100 points.
Vic and Liz (0-3 130/84 points... one game went to 25) & Paul and Jackie (0-3 126/73 points) fared less well.
Overall it was a 7-2 (356/269 points) defeat again with a low net .... but not quite as low as the Men's on Wednesday at Snelston. A nice atmosphere and an enjoyable event nontheless. As Vic said,"We would probably have won at home, if they'd found us"
Thanks for the transport Vic.
Friday 16 November 2012
Men's Away to Alfreton @ Snelston 14th November 2012.
A welcoming opposition, who provide 3 courts for the Match. Downside was the nets, which instead of being "NOSE HIGH" were about "TIT HIGH" and adjustment lifted the post! The result was a 9-0 defeat and an early finish 378/187 points
Deane & Mark led the way with 126/71 points.
Paul & Vic fared no better at 126/65 
Nor did Scott & Jim with 126/51.
Loaded into the car for a quick return to the MARKEATON by 9.00 pm for beer & coke to replace lost "juices". As Vic said ( I think ) "We would have beaten them at our place assuming they found it!!" Thanks Vic for the transport.
Tuesday 13 November 2012
First Home Mixed November 12th Abbey Dunkirk
A damp and dark night. Abbey Dunkirk had dificulty in locating QBC on the Common.
Vic & Paul guided a Lady (Mrs J Ferguson) in, who was lost and at start time she was the only Abbey Dunkirk player on the scene. All our team of Vic/Liz, Paul/Jackie & Scot/Mel were ready to go. So Vic & Paul manned the dark gates with a badminton racquet ... hurrah!! Arrivals sufficient to get Vic & Liz onto the court to win in 2. With more arrivals Paul & Jackie managed another win in 2. Looking good particularly as Mrs F's partner still hadn't arrived we might be claiming 3 games and would have won!!!
As we considered playing out of sequnce he did and took Scott & Mel out in 2 games and later took Vic & Liz /Paul & Jackie equally in 2. It must be said Scott & Mel's performance against them was considerably the best at 26-42 points.
Subsequently Scott & Mel took 2 games to 3 and winning 1 . Vic & Liz also took a game to 3 but lost it leaving the overall result at 3-6 (352-400 points) with eachpair having won 1.
As usual the home refreshments were good, with Vic's sausage rolls hitting the "spot".
Team photo's may follow.
Vic & Paul guided a Lady (Mrs J Ferguson) in, who was lost and at start time she was the only Abbey Dunkirk player on the scene. All our team of Vic/Liz, Paul/Jackie & Scot/Mel were ready to go. So Vic & Paul manned the dark gates with a badminton racquet ... hurrah!! Arrivals sufficient to get Vic & Liz onto the court to win in 2. With more arrivals Paul & Jackie managed another win in 2. Looking good particularly as Mrs F's partner still hadn't arrived we might be claiming 3 games and would have won!!!
As we considered playing out of sequnce he did and took Scott & Mel out in 2 games and later took Vic & Liz /Paul & Jackie equally in 2. It must be said Scott & Mel's performance against them was considerably the best at 26-42 points.
Subsequently Scott & Mel took 2 games to 3 and winning 1 . Vic & Liz also took a game to 3 but lost it leaving the overall result at 3-6 (352-400 points) with eachpair having won 1.
As usual the home refreshments were good, with Vic's sausage rolls hitting the "spot".
Team photo's may follow.
Wednesday 31 October 2012
Mens Match Wednesday 24th October
Vic Hoad writes:-
Mens v The Nook 24/10/12 Lost 6-3.
Mark & Adam won all 3,
Jim &Scott and Vic&Edward lost all games.
But an enjoyable evening all round.Scott & Jim lost 1 game to 18 and Vic & Ed lost 1 to 17 so at our place.....
Mens v The Nook 24/10/12 Lost 6-3.
Mark & Adam won all 3,
Jim &Scott and Vic&Edward lost all games.
But an enjoyable evening all round.Scott & Jim lost 1 game to 18 and Vic & Ed lost 1 to 17 so at our place.....
Thursday 11 October 2012
Men's Match 10th October ABBEY DUNKIRK
Abbey Dunkirk with blue floor and pale blue and white walls play with coloured shuttles!!!
A prompt start on 3 courts saw us lose the the 1st 3 games. Dropping to two courts didn't improve matters and the end result was a 9-0. Support from John & Jim , who kept the score book was appreciated.
Adam & Deane ran some close games overall losing 3-0 126/92 points.
Vic & Paul again lost 3-0 but managed to win one game and came out with 148/100 points overall
Scott and Edward a new combination did well in their first games with 15/16 points. As with the others it was overall 3-0 126/66 points.
Scott and Edward photo to follow.
The consolation was points were almost doubled... 402/258 when compared to the Uttoxeter defeat of 378/139 .... and we were away from home! As someone said we would have beaten them at HOME!!!
A good match with hospitable and friendly opposition.
A prompt start on 3 courts saw us lose the the 1st 3 games. Dropping to two courts didn't improve matters and the end result was a 9-0. Support from John & Jim , who kept the score book was appreciated.
Adam & Deane ran some close games overall losing 3-0 126/92 points.
Vic & Paul again lost 3-0 but managed to win one game and came out with 148/100 points overall
Scott and Edward a new combination did well in their first games with 15/16 points. As with the others it was overall 3-0 126/66 points.
Scott and Edward photo to follow.
The consolation was points were almost doubled... 402/258 when compared to the Uttoxeter defeat of 378/139 .... and we were away from home! As someone said we would have beaten them at HOME!!!
A good match with hospitable and friendly opposition.
Tuesday 2 October 2012
1st Men's of 2012/13 Season
1st October and a full team. Opposition Uttoxeter.
A prompt start and games somewhat out of sequence ... however against "CLASS " opposition we didn't fare too well.
Vic & Paul 0-3
Jim & Scott 0-3
Adam & Deane 0-3
points over all 139 - 378 some games we managed to pass 10 with applause from Mel!!!
Team photos to follow.
A prompt start and games somewhat out of sequence ... however against "CLASS " opposition we didn't fare too well.
Vic & Paul 0-3
Jim & Scott 0-3
Adam & Deane 0-3
points over all 139 - 378 some games we managed to pass 10 with applause from Mel!!!
Team photos to follow.
Tuesday 18 September 2012
Winners of the Player of the Year Awards 2011/12
Congratulations to :-
Mark Redsell Gentleman Player of the Year.
Liz Taylor Lady Player of the Year receiving her Trophy from Vic Hoad.
Mark Redsell Gentleman Player of the Year.
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Tuesday 3 April 2012
Last Mixed Match 2011/12 Rolls Royce 2nd April
Vic Hoad writes:-Last mixed match last night. Played with Liz.
Lost 21-15 and 21-11 to 1st couple, both youngsters but the boy was a County junior, probably the best young lad I have played against They won all 3 of their games.. Took 2nd pair to a 3rd game but did not have the stamina to win.
Last game also went to best of 3 and we just managed to clinch it. Overall match lost 6-3. Mark & Mel won 2, Liz & I won 1 and Adam & Jackie lost all 3 but games were very close.
Lost 21-15 and 21-11 to 1st couple, both youngsters but the boy was a County junior, probably the best young lad I have played against They won all 3 of their games.. Took 2nd pair to a 3rd game but did not have the stamina to win.
Last game also went to best of 3 and we just managed to clinch it. Overall match lost 6-3. Mark & Mel won 2, Liz & I won 1 and Adam & Jackie lost all 3 but games were very close.
Tuesday 27 March 2012
Final Match of 2011/12 Season 26th March
Vic Hoad advises :-
A splendid match going down only 5-4. Mark & Adam took all 3 . Vice & Sandy lost all 3 but with extremely close scores. Vic & Andy won one and took the two losing games to 3 sets!!!
Congratulations to all!
A splendid match going down only 5-4. Mark & Adam took all 3 . Vice & Sandy lost all 3 but with extremely close scores. Vic & Andy won one and took the two losing games to 3 sets!!!
Congratulations to all!
Thursday 16 February 2012
A loss to Derby University??? Might have won at home!!!
Vic Hoad [13/02/2012 12:06:32]writes:-
Mens' at Derby Uni yesterday.
Victor Hoad: Trigger happy. brief report. Mark & Adam took 2 rubbers to 3 but just lost 3rd game. Vic and Andy, Sandy & Vince were all thinking of a late Sunday lunch so got their games over more quickly. 9-0 to Derby Uni (we would have taken them at our place)
Mens' at Derby Uni yesterday.
Victor Hoad: Trigger happy. brief report. Mark & Adam took 2 rubbers to 3 but just lost 3rd game. Vic and Andy, Sandy & Vince were all thinking of a late Sunday lunch so got their games over more quickly. 9-0 to Derby Uni (we would have taken them at our place)
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Victory over David Lloyd (C) MIXED
Vic Hoad writes:- At last. A victory to report.
@4 inches of snow at week end so on Sunday night I rang Chris to discuss cancelling. We decided to keep the gate shut so cars would not get stuck and go ahead. Glad we did.I played with Liz (who bravely turned out in the freezing conditions although suffering with the lurgy) as by 6.30 we were the only QBC players to have arrived. 3 young pairs from David Lloyd.
Lost 1st game 21-9 to a young lad and a girl who was excellent and could smash almost as hard as the lad. We dug deep (like the expression? I picked it up from Match of the Day interviews) and won the 2nd game 21-15.
Then the girl cheated and took off her track suit top. Low cut sleeveless top, magnificent pair of eyes, forced me to play more drop shots to the net than normal. We just lost 26-24..
Mark & Mel and Adam & Jackie put in great performances and won all their games. Really exciting to watch – no walk overs, all the games were hard fought.
Liz & I won our 2nd (pleasing as the match had not been won at that time) again going to best of 3.
All in all a great night and Chris was ready with a post match pint at the Markeaton."
@4 inches of snow at week end so on Sunday night I rang Chris to discuss cancelling. We decided to keep the gate shut so cars would not get stuck and go ahead. Glad we did.I played with Liz (who bravely turned out in the freezing conditions although suffering with the lurgy) as by 6.30 we were the only QBC players to have arrived. 3 young pairs from David Lloyd.
Lost 1st game 21-9 to a young lad and a girl who was excellent and could smash almost as hard as the lad. We dug deep (like the expression? I picked it up from Match of the Day interviews) and won the 2nd game 21-15.
Then the girl cheated and took off her track suit top. Low cut sleeveless top, magnificent pair of eyes, forced me to play more drop shots to the net than normal. We just lost 26-24..
Mark & Mel and Adam & Jackie put in great performances and won all their games. Really exciting to watch – no walk overs, all the games were hard fought.
Liz & I won our 2nd (pleasing as the match had not been won at that time) again going to best of 3.
All in all a great night and Chris was ready with a post match pint at the Markeaton."
Thursday 2 February 2012
Mixed Match @ Alfreton 1st February 2012
Vic Hoad writes:- "Hi Paul, 30Degrees here, that's F of course. Anothert valiant defeat last night. Dreadful hall at Selston - 4 courts so close together that the bases of the net posts almost touched and on the end courts the bases touched the walls. The nets had tape wider than the space available between the posts. Alfreton were happy to play with the centre of the net being about 6 inches below the top of the posts. However, my time as an aprentice in the Paul Houghton school of net erection sorted it. Tape stretched over the post and about 6 inches down side before being strongly lashed up. Strip lights also deardful. However, despite the moans a great night. Many games to 17, and some to 18 & 19. Mark & Liz won 1 21:18 21:18. On our (Mel & Vic'c) last game we took it to 3, winning 1st 21:19 but then being totally b.....d and losing next 2 quite easily. There at 7, started about 7.15 and home for 9. Regards Vic"
Monday 30 January 2012
Home Match against Abbey Dunkirk 30th January
Vic Hoad Reports:---
Quick report, no photos. Men lost to Abbey Dunkirk 5-4, the cold weather not giving the home side the edge they hoped for. Adam & Mark played as well as usual and won all 3, Vince turned up even though he was suffering from a tummy bug and he & Sandy did not win any but improved with ecah game losing 2 to 16 and 1 to 19, Andy & Vic lost their first game which was crucial, won 1 but lost the last game 21-15, 21-19. All in all an excellent night, a well balanced match. Opposition asked about absence of Chris & Paul - 2 memorable performers obviously. Regards Vic
Quick report, no photos. Men lost to Abbey Dunkirk 5-4, the cold weather not giving the home side the edge they hoped for. Adam & Mark played as well as usual and won all 3, Vince turned up even though he was suffering from a tummy bug and he & Sandy did not win any but improved with ecah game losing 2 to 16 and 1 to 19, Andy & Vic lost their first game which was crucial, won 1 but lost the last game 21-15, 21-19. All in all an excellent night, a well balanced match. Opposition asked about absence of Chris & Paul - 2 memorable performers obviously. Regards Vic
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