Scotstoun Badminton Club 2014-15 Review
Scotstoun Badminton Club Happy 5 th Birthday 2010 Club founded 2011 - Clubmark Status officially a well-run club 2012 - Wins Glasgow Club of the Year, first and only badminton club to win 2013 - Disability Badminton starts 2014 - First players become members of junior national squad 2014 - Head Coach is SportScotland Young Coach of the Year 2015 - Membership hits 70 Jill O Neil, Glasgow s Badminton development lead has been associated with the club since the start Scotstoun Badminton Club is a fantastic example of what can be done when a group of local parents with a passion for sport and community come together to make something happen. It s very apparent that they wish to continue their drive to improve and expand. I have no doubts that with continued support from Glasgow Sport that they will achieve this.
Thank You to our Sponsors, Parents and Friends Stuart (Lucy's dad) for taking the good photographs on our website. Grant from Glasgow Life for helping us get through our clubmark re-assessment and getting the extra court. Sarah and Calum volunteer coaches who left after helping at the club for more than a year to attend University. Kenny ( Scott's dad) for helping with the junior league. Kirk ( Alex's dad) for helping at three junior leagues. Margaret (Anna's mum) and Alison (Molly's mum) for doing the catering at the first junior league in the Cockburn Centre. Fong (Aidan's dad) and Marie (Katie and Ewan's mum) for helping on the Scottish Open trip. Jill from Glasgow Sport for great advice.
We entered into an agreement with a Babolat, one of the world s leading badminton brands. Babolat help the club with : Club players will receive a free t-shirt and the chance to buy other discounted kit. Providing coaches from their group of sponsored players. Our head coach will be individually sponsored. Discounted shuttles and other equipment Visits by their sponsored players, bringing along rackets etc for members to try.
Our website is supported by BT with content developed by the committee
Vetted by Glasgow Life, officially a Well-run club and a good place for kids to play sport New Guidelines for players, coaches and parents completed
Our coaches Beka Gregor Amy Kirk Josh, Scotland #5 Mens Singles Laura, Scotland #10 Ladies Singles We have two players training to become coaches, Jordan has passed his Level 1 Certificate. Josh is completing his Level 2. Two coaches have attended child protection training. All training this year sponsored by Glasgow Life. Gregor our head coach is sponsored by Babolat. Josh and Laura are Babolat sponsored players.
2014-15 Committee The club is run by parents and friends Kirk McArthur - Chair John Craig - Secretary Marie Stewart & Angela Boyle Treasurers Marian Callister - Child Protection Bev Chalmers Alison Harvie Gregor McVean - Head Coach Grant Morrison - Glasgow Life, Coach and Volunteer Development Jill O'Neil - Glasgow Life Badminton Development Officer
SportScotland Young Coach of the Year
Cups & Medals As a grassroots club we are picking up quite a few cups and medals. Twenty of our players practice with Glasgow Performance Squads and a dozen are regular competitors.
Glasgow & North Strathclyde Badminton - Junior Leagues Oct 14 Winners Anna, Molly & Jack Nov 14 Winners 3 Teams (Sandy, Annie, Anna, Bekah); (Iain, Molly, Euan & Alex); (Jack, Jordan, Matthew & Mark) Dec 14 Winners Michael & Euan Feb 15 Winners Scott, Kenny & Iain Mar 15 Winners Anna, Amogh, Michael, Molly, Ciaran & Jordan May 15, Winners Aidan, Iain, Michael and Molly. Other teams second and a third. Our club invested 435 for 87 entry fees 34 different players took part Overall we provided 11% of all the competition entries and won 24% of the groups.
My daughter has been a member of the badminton club for over a year and thoroughly enjoys it. Her badminton has really come on and she also enjoys the social aspect of the club. Being a member has encouraged her to enter a lot of competitions which has improved her playing and also improved her confidence
I love badminton. The club is great as the coaches are really nice and you learn a lot when they help you. I have also made some good friends. Friday club is great after a week at school.
Events and Outings Xmas, Easter and Summer Fun Nights Commonwealth Games Tickets and Players Visits Two Babolat Demo Nights International badminton and Festival Seven Junior Leagues, all free Squash Try-a-Sport Night 25 players went on a subsidised trip
In November, we watched international badminton and played against Scottish internationals at the Badminton Festival, all for free.
DEMO NIGHTS
In May, Scotstoun was closed due to the Rugby 7 s. The club subsidised a trip to Combat City instead, we swapped our rackets for laser guns.
HELP WANTED You don t have to join the committee to help out. People doing one small thing makes it easier for everyone. If you have any skills that could help the club don't wait until we find out! The club used to have a logo - a shuttle with SBC on top - do you have the skills to design a logo image for the club? We can recycle previously loved rackets to new players. Having a few spare rackets, especially for smaller kids available helps. You'd be surprised by the number of players who turn up with their sports gear, water bottle, money and no racket! We d be happy to re-cycle any good condition black Scotstoun BC t-shirts that are too small. We would like to add to our volunteer coaching team, if you know anyone who may be interested please let us know. Can you set up and manage a facebook page for the club?
Thank You to our Sponsors, Parents and Friends