Navan Badminton Club

Fundraiser 2018: This years fundraiser is the play From under the Bed by Seamus O'Rourke. It is on Friday 23rd, February @ 8pm in Navan O'Mahonys GAA Hall. Tickets are 15 Euro available from club members, you can also can pay in on the night. Always a great night!

Season continues - we're back in action after the xmas break, adult and juvenile clubs in full action. Lots of fixtures to played check out the fixtures page for details. New members welcome, come and try a night only 5 Euro pay as you go.

Meath Championships 2018 - are scheduled to start on 26th January, more details on the MBA Website

Fundraiser - important date our annual fundraising play will happen Friday, 23rd Feburary in Navan O'Mahonys GAA Club. The brilliant Seamus O'Rourke will be bringing his latest production. Keep an eye out for more details.

Juvenile Club - recommences on Monday 18th September @ 6.30pm to 8.30pm in Claremont Stadium. All existing and new members welcome between ages 8 and 14. Please note depending on numbers, two groups will exist after a couple of weeks, one from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and second from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

New Season - kick off for the new season is Monday 4th September @ 8:30pm in Claremont Stadium. And back to the regular Wednesday and Thursday nights after that. Hope to see returning and new members all welcome.

Juveniles - start back date to be confirmed watch this space.

Committee changes - after a number of years Dermot has decided to step down from the chairman role thankfully Shane Dunbar has taken up the role for the up coming season. Many thanks to Dermot for all his hard work over the years he will still be involved (hopes to play more!) so he isn't disappearing on us completely

Claremont Stadium - many may be aware from the publicity that Claremont Stadium our home for a long number of years is in receivership and has been put up for sale. We have been assured that there is no immediate impact and remains business as ususal at Claremont. We are in regular contact with Claremont management as we they work through the process and will keep people updated.

Fundraisier - A date for the diaries 1st April 2017 @ 8pm In the Newgrange Hotel, Navan. we'll be holding our fundraising play "The Cavan Curse"". Excellent night guaranteed tickets available from members.

Season so far - its been a busy first half of the season. Lots of teams involved some great team performances and club nights have been very well attended. We are back from the xmas break as of last night Wednesday 4th Jan and club nights back as normal Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Note: Juvenile Club is back next Monday 9th Jan some time changes see below.

Meath Championships 2017 - are approaching fast see full list of dates below. Make sure to get the entries in ...



Juveniles - Some changes to times ....

Dear Parents,

Firstly Happy New year and hope you all had a nice break over the Xmas. Due to increased juvenile numbers this season, the newer members are not getting enough basic coaching while existing juvenile members are not getting enough game & court time. With this in mind, we have decided on the following changes with effect from next Monday 9th January. We have taken an extra half hour so start time will be 6.30pm.

• Monday nights: 6.30 to 7.30pm - all new members that started this year
• Monday nights: 7.30 to 8.30pm - all existing juvenile members
• Thursday nights: 6.30 to 8pm - Juvenile Matches.

This should leave a situation whereby all players are importantly getting more coaching and more game & court time. This should improve things all round. Looking forward to seeing you all back next Monday and do not hesitate to contact either Martin (087)2669648 or Elaine if you want to discuss this matter.

Regards,
Martin, Elaine, Paudge & Declan,
Juvenile Coaching Team
Navan Badminton Club.

Subscriptions - reminder to people to try and keep on top for there subs (talk with Kyle or Dermot).

Fundrasier - Sat 1st April is the planned date for the play in the Newgrange hotel. This is our only fundraiser for the year so we would ask all members to support as much as possible. More details to follow later

New Season 2016 / 2017 - New club season kicks off following are the dates for the return of club nights.

• Monday 5th September - 8:30pm to 11pm - Senior Club starts back
• Wednesday 7th September - 8pm to 11pm - Senior Club continues as normal every Monday and Wednesday
• Monday 19th September - 7pm to 8:30pm - Juvenile Club starts back, continues every Monday.

Depending on demand we will look to add Thursday nights if needed.

New Members welcome - all levels catered for so if your interested in taking up badminton or returning after a while. Please come along to some club nights, 5 Euro a night give it a go and see if you enjoy it before thinking about committing longer term.

Returning members - with the success of many of the club teams last year many members have been given additional points that will effect the grade they can play in for the year. We'll let members know there points for the year when we are back. Also it is hoped that we can organise some internal club ladders and training in the build up the league beginning.

Club of the year - An amazing way to cap off a great year for the club. Thanks to all members for there contributions during the year which resulted in the club being presented with Meath club of the year for the 2nd time in 3 years!!! Its all the hard work and sportsmanship of members both on and off the court that earned the club the award.



Player of the year - Ciara Boylan - Big congratulations to Ciara who was awarded Meath Badminton Player of the year. Well deserved having played some great badminton all season.

On the court - We had a great season with many teams very competitive in there grades and club nights well attended giving a great social side to the club. Full list of honours for the season below:

• Grade 5 Ladies League - Winners - Navan A - Edel Matthews, Madge Boyle, Bernie O Reilly, Wanzhing Wim
• Grade 5 Ladies Cup - Winners - Navan A - Edel Matthews, Madge Boyle, Bernie O Reilly, Wan Zhing Linn
• Grade 5 Mens League - Winners - Navan - Hingwah Lee, Saddam Khan, Dermot Crowley, Gerard Morgan
• Grade 5 Mixed Cup - Runners up - Navan A - Dermot Crowley, Dermot Brennan, Madge Boyle, Imelda Booth
• Grade 6 Mixed League - Winners - Navan B - Ali Shah, Kyle Dunphy, Ciara Boylan, Katie Boland
• Grade 6 Mixed Cup - Winners - Navan B - Ali Shah, Kyle Dunphy, Ciara Boylan, Katie Boland
• Grade 6 Mens Cup - Winners - Navan C - Will Hogan, Kyle Dunphy, Charlie Kavanagh, Asif Ali
• Grade 6 Mens League - Runners Up - Navan C - Will Hogan, Kyle Dunphy, Charlie Kavanagh, Asif Ali
• Grade 6 Mixed Cup - Runners up - Navan C - Shane Dunbar, Daragh Mc Donald, Ciara O Donoghue, Elaine Collins
• Grade 6 Ladies League - Runners Up - Navan A - Ciara Boylan, Katie Boland, Aine Crummey, Shanti Petticrew

Summer Badminton - and if you just can't live without Badminton during the Summer. There is a summer club up and running every Wednesday in Claremont @ 8pm. 5 Euro for the night open to all.

Reaching end of season - April will be the end of the club season. Plans are under way for a summer club.

Subscriptions - any outstanding subs for this season are now due! Please talk to Bernie to arrange getting them sorted before we finish for the season.

AGM - the clubs AGM will take place on Thursday, 27th April in Claremont @ 8pm. All members are urged to attend as we plan ahead for next season.

Club Gear - our existing supplier has recently closed their Irish operation. The club are currently approaching alternative vendors. Watch out for the new options coming soon!

Lenister Inter-League - We have two teams representing the club and county in the Leinster inter league championship. On Wednesday, 30th March our Grade 6 Mixed Team welcome Nomads BC from Bray, County Wicklow to Navan for their Quarter final, they hope to repeat the success of our Grade 5 Mixed Team who squeezed past Turin BC, Mullingar of the Midlands League last week. The finals and semi finals will be held in Baldoyle/Terenure on Sunday, 10th April

Finals and Semi Finals - As we are now in the business end of the season, we have some upcoming semi finals and finals for some of our club teams in the league and cup. See list below please come support club members if your around on any of the nights

Date	Event	Team	Venue
Wednesday, 30th March	Inter League Quater Final	Grade 6 Mixed vs Nomads BC, Wicklow	Navan
Monday, 4th April	Cup Semi Final	Grade 6 Men C vs Skryne	Skryne
Tuesday, 5th April	League Final	Grade 5 Ladies	Navan
Wednesday, 6th April	League Semi Final	Grade 6 Mens	Navan
Wednesday, 6th April	League Semi Final	Grade 6 Ladies	Navan
Thursday, 7th April	Cup Semi Final	Grade 5 Ladies A vs Kildalkey	Kildalkey
Friday, 8th April	Cup Semi Final	Grade 6 Ladies A vs Kildalkey	Kildalkey
Monday, 11th April	Cup Semi Final	Grade 6 Mixed B vs Kildalkey	Navan
Tuesday, 12th April	League Final	Grade 6 Mens	Kildalkey
Thursday 14th April	League Final	Grade 6 Ladies	Kildalkey
Tuesday, 19th April	Cup Semi Final	Grade 6 Men A vs Kildalkey	Kildalkey
Tuesday, 19th April	Cup Semi Final	Grade 5 Mixed	Navan
Thursday, 21st April	Cup Semi Final	Grade 6 Mixed	Kildalkey
Monday, 25th April	Cup Final	Grade 6 Mens	Navan
Monday, 25th April	Cup Final	Grade 6 Ladies	Navan
Tuesday, 26th April	Cup Final	Grade 5 Ladies	Navan

County Teams - Congratulations to club members who have represented County Meath in the Leinster Championship. Especially the Grade 5 team captained by Bernie O'Reilly who are Leinster Champions and heading to the All Ireland Finals. The club had six representives on the team of eight. Congrats to Dermot Brennan, Dermot Crowley, Kyle Dunphy, Saddam Khan, Bernie O'Reilly and Wanzhing Lim

Leinster Inter County Semis & Finals 2016Grade 5 : Meath

Posted by Leinster Badminton on Sunday, 20 March 2016

Meath Badminton Dinner Dance - will be in the Castle Arch, Trim this year date to follow.

Meath Championship 2016 - Congratulations to all NBC players who participated in the 2016 MBA Championships. At Finals night on February 12th we had a great representation with the following honours....

• Senior Mens - Winners - Colm O'Brien & Paul Ennis
• Grade 5 Ladies Singles - Winner - Wanzhing Lim
• Grade 5 Ladies Singles - Runner Up - Madge Boyle
• Grade 5 Mens - Winners - Saddam Khan & Gerard Morgan
• Grade 5 Mixed - Runners Up - Wanzhing Lim & Saddam Khan
• Grade 6 Ladies - Winners - Shanti Petticrew & Ciara Boylan
• Grade 6 Mixed - Runners Up - Ciara Boylan & Will Hogan
• Grade 6 Mens - Runners Up - Nigel Boyle & Stephen O'Byrne.
• Grade 8 Mens - Winners - Ram Seeniraj & Bryan Patterson

Congratulations to all players involved in all finals on the night, it was a great display of badminton by all players! Check out the gallery for some pictures.

Also during the championship we ran a fundraiser at the Claremont by way of a shop in the canteen. Each member managed to donate some food items or some time to staff the shop, and we would like to thank you all for you assistance and generosity.

Meath Badminton League and Cup - The end of season run-in is well underway, with many teams soon to play their final league fixtures. We have teams still competing for final and semi-final spots, so keep the pressure on! Joe will be in touch with team captains to advise on Cup fixtures.

Meath Badminton Website - Visit the MBA website for news and upcoming events along with the current league tables! http://www.meathbadminton.webs.com

Subscriptions - as the season continues we would ask members to continue pay there subs plenty of options available. Talk with Bernie for more info