Tag Archives: Badminton Birmingham

Leaks cause wet floors – Rain stops play

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Leaks from the roof causes problems for the PC……!

The University of Birmingham have been having problems with leaks in the new gym, sports hall recently. Paul White (Liaison Officer for the PC) is warning parents not to just ‘ Drop’ their kids off at training tomorrow (Saturday 19 October).Leaks - Rain stops play

Parents are urged to check their emails before they set off to the Munrow Centre at the Uni. They make also be sure to come into the sports hall just incase the leaks  have not been fixed and the hall is not usable. The Uni staff are hoping to fix the leaks before the training session . The Uni staff will email Paul to confirm courts ok early doors. Then parents will be contacted hopefully before they set off.

Autumn training

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WMPC release the Autumn training dates for the half-term.

After the success of the Summer training camps at the University of Birmingham, Head Coach Lorraine Cole and Stephanie Cartwright-Randle, are determined to continue the popular coaching sessions, with Autumn training in the half-term. Details where only released yesterday and the bookings have already been received.Autumn training

Each session is three hours long and will cover a variety of shots, footwork, drills, skills and of course a few games. Full details of dates and booking forms can be found on the website under EVENTS.

Questions can be directed to either Lorraine or Stephanie see CONTACTS.

Don’t miss out! Book your Autumn training at the Performance Centre NOW!

Tournaments – Schedule dates are out

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WMPC TournamentsWMPC Tournaments dates are out…..!

All members of the Performance Centre are expected to support our hosted tournaments by entering the relevant event. Details of all the tournaments hosted by the Performance Centre can be found HERE. Head coach Lorraine Cole, recommends all players that are serious about improving their badminton performance enter competitions as often as they can.

The events are open to any badminton player that wants to play competitive badminton and is looking to improve their standard of play. More information about the events can be found on the EVENTS page. All relevant details and entry forms can be found HERE.

Tournament details are released for the New Season

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Badminton England Tournament details are released for the 2013-2014 Season.

Tournament entries are being taken for the 2013-2014 season. It is recommended that players get their tournament schedule planned. To avoid disappointment tournament entries should be submitted early. West Midlands Performance Centre head coach Lorraine Cole recommends a minimum of three tournaments a year. The Performance Centre is hosting four tournament and with local counties Warwickshire and Worcestershire hosting several similar events your tournament calendars can be easily be achieved.

Badminton England Tournaments

 

A full Tournament list can be found on the Badminton England website HERE.

Badminton Photography

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New Badminton Photography headings for the Performance Centre.

Alan Spink of Action Photography a supporter and sponsor of West Midlands Performance Centre had kindly supplied new action photographs. These images came ‘made to measure’ all ready for use as page headers.

Badminton Photography by Action PhotographyAlan’s Badminton Photography is well know throughout the badminton fraternity. There is no better way to remember yours or your child’s sporting experience or achievement than through a great photograph. Alan attends various other sporting events such as the Olympic 2013, why not book him for your sports event. Click HERE for his contact details.

 

 

 

Summer Sessions – Back to Badminton

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Summer training dates

Now that the exams are nearly over the second half of the Summer term sees the Performance Centre back to normal training sessions. For some it has been a long break. Others might have spent the summer half term revising for those exams.

Summer training sessionsNo matter how you spent your time the training sessions are now back to normal. Please check out the current training calendar HERE for start dates for your session.

Get ready for next season, start training NOW.

Badminton Showcase in Birmingham

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Badminton Showcase Event

University of Birmingham SPORT present Badminton Showcase Event with Viktor Axelsen World No.22 and World Junior Champion. Monday 4 March at 6.00pm – Tickets £2.00

Are you interested in watching some Exhibition matches, Trick shots and Returning Viktor’s smash…..? YOU could get a chance to get on court with Viktor so don’t forget to bring your racket. Further details can be found HERE.

Email Nathan on NJW218@bham.ac.uk

Hurry you don’t want to miss this event.

Follow West Midlands Performance Centre on Facebook

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West Midlands Performance Centre facebookWest Midlands Performance Centre had a facebook page. You know that you need to follow and you can them post your achievements on the page. Tell your friends and family to follow us. Rude not to.

Under 15 Bronze Tournament – UPDATE

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UpdatedThe Under 15 Bronze Tournament details have been updated to contain the Acceptance Lists for both the BOYS and the GIRLS. The Under 15 Bronze Tournament is this Saturday 12 January and is hosted by the West Midlands Performance Centre. Held at the Doug Ellis Sports Centre, Birmingham City University, B42 2SY. Directions HERE.  Good luck to all those that have entered. Keep an eye out for the Under 15 Bronze Tournament draw details later this week.

Under 15 Bronze Tournament – URGENT REMINDER

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Don’ forget the WMPC (West Midlands Performance Centre) hosts the Under 15 Bronze Tournament on 12 January 2013. It is at The Doug Ellis Sports College, Birmingham City University (Full details HERE).
URGENT – DEADLINE is 22 December 2012.
Your entry needs to be with Irene Williams (details HERE), before the deadline.
The draw will appear online approximately 48 hours prior to the tournament.