Ian “Badger” Russell Memorial

On Thursday 7th May, We held the Annual Ian “Badger” Russell Memorial Competitions, in memory of Ian and in support of Pancreatic Cancer UK. Consisting of an open singles Tournament and a Flying pairs tournament for any first round losers wishing to enter. After the success and great turnout last year this years turnout this year saw a small decrease in entries but still a great field of 50 players raising £200 for a very important charity. The Singles tournament was very competitive and led to our finalist; Ryan Mitchell (The Onslow Arms) Versus Adam Lamport (The Railway) The Flying Pairs had 14 players enter and the finalist for this are; Paul Williams (Shelley D) & Will Ranson (Allfold Club) Versus Carole Cole (The Partridge) & Matt Schenck (Ashington A) Although the summer league doesn’t usually have a finals night we will be adding a finals and presentation evening to the fixtures on 10th September as we have an early finish to the league this year and time allows us to play and celebrate on this evening, an updated fixture list will be uploaded and sent out. Thanks again all for the support on the evening