Author Archives: mike.waterfield

The NBA End of Season Function took place for the first time since 2019, at Newcastle Cricket Club in Jesmond on Friday 20th May.  NBA Volunteer Awards were presented to 2 very worthy recipients. Ian Little of Yehlex Ltd, who … Continue reading →

The Chair of North Tyneside Council, Cllr Wendy Lott, presented the shields for the Most Promising Under 12 Boy & Girl in Northumberland to Naomi Silva and Ryan Cockett at a Civic Reception in North Tyneside.  She praised both for … Continue reading →

Two recipients of NBA Volunteer Awards, who were unable to attend the end of season presentation evening, received their trophies during the recent Junior Presentation Event. Ian Little of Yehlex UK, who provided the trophies kindly came along to present … Continue reading →

Emily Harrison, in her first year at Edinburgh University, has just won a title at the Scottish Universities Championships.  She won the Ladies Doubles, and also reached the semi-finals of the Ladies Singles and Mixed Doubles, both times losing to … Continue reading →

NBA Secretary, Norma Waterfield, was one of only 4 people to receive a North Tyneside Chairman’s Gold Commendation Award in recognition of all her voluntary work developing badminton in North Tyneside.

Holly Robson, NBA’s new BE Relationship Manager for the North East, has produced her first Regional Newsletter. Click here to read.

How did a badminton club get started in the 1950’s? What were playing conditions like?  Did it cost much? What were match suppers? Do you know any of the people who made things happen?  If you want the answers, read … Continue reading →

The latest North Tyneside Social Badminton Tournament, held in the sports hall at John Spence Community High School in North Shields, attracted a record entry of 75 players, who play for fun. The ages of the players ranged from 14 … Continue reading →

Information on Senior Tournaments and County Team matches from December 2017 to March 7th  2018.