Badminton tournament success

Ruapehu Bulletin, 13 August 1991, Page 17

Badminton tournament success

by

ELAYNE

Weller.

Ohakune played host to badminton players of the central North Island. August 2 and 3. saw some top class badminton being played in all grades. The tournament saw players from Palmerston North , Wanganui, Taihape, Taumaranui, Waiouru and Ohakune, playing Grades A reserve, B, C, and D. The tournament started Friday night with A reserve and B grade players starting out with singles games. Some hard-fought games were contested, with some top class badminton players providing entertainment. With some games taking up to 45 minutes to complete there were a lot of aching bodies. Saturday morning saw everyone back again to watch C and D grades singles

games. Players in C and D grades had some hardfought games to the bitter end. These players are proving to us all that they are soon going to be a force to reckon with in the not too distant future. Doubles and mixed doubles games followed with some pairs showing that two people together on the court are more lethal than one. Along with the aches, pains, blisters and sweaty bodies, some top class badminton was played and enjoyed. A reserve and B grade Mens singles finals later in the afternoon were well battled out and were both nailbiting games to the bitter end. Badminton in the area is growing with a lot of members showing they have the potential to go a long way. Club nights on Mon-

days are at 7pm in the Ruapehu College and Community Gymnasium. All new members are most welcome. Tournament results. A reserve Ladies singles: Jocelyn Cranston, Ohakune, Runner Up, Julie Porteous, Wanganui, Plate: Lyn Mercer, Wanganui, Mens Singles: Ross Avery, Palmerston North, Runner Up, Ken Young, Ohakune. Plate: Mike Lace, Wanganui, Ladies doubles: Lynette Rodgers & Elayne Weller. Mens Doubles: Ken Young & Mike Lace. Mixed doubles: Lynette Rodgers & Bill Ward. B Grade, Ladies singles: Elayne Weller, Ohakune. Runner up: Dood Greenless, Taihape. Mens singles: Colin Cranston, Ohakune. Runner up, Jim Morrison, Taihape. Plate: Steve Lamb, Palmerston North. Ladies doubles: Kim McCartney & Elayne Weller. Mens doubles: John Reilly & Lee Davis. Mixed doubles: Debbie Stringer & John Reilly. C Grade Ladies singles: Mary Morrison, Taihape. Runner up, Penny Ward, Palmerston North. Plate: Jackie Flintoff, Taumaranui. Mens singles: Phillip Hawkins, Waiouru. Runner up, John King, Taumaranui. Plate: Tony Wheeler, Taihape. Ladies doubles: Evania Rennie & Jackie Flintoff. Mens doubles: Phllip Hawkins & Dean Smith. Mixed doubles:

Erin Marnoch & Geoff Leeming. D Grade Ladies singles: Belinda Cox, Palmerston North. Runner up, Donna Cranston, Ohakune. Plate: Carla Morrison, Taihape. Mens singles: Lindsay Cast, Ohakune. Runner up, Andrew Murdie, Ohakune. Plate: Wayne Harman, Palmerston North. Ladies doubles: Belinda Cox & Carla Morrison. Mens doubles: Andrew Murdie & Lindsay Cast. Mixed doubles: Sandra Smith & Lindsay Cast. Thanks to the many sponsors for making the tournament the success it was. Many thanks to, Junction Ski Shop, Ohakune New World, Phillip Sutton, K & K Contractors, Turoa Lodge, Sassis, Jewellery Shop, Rex Oliver, Joces Flowers, Knic Knacs, Bucks Drapery, TV Electrical, Xtasy Fashions, Ohakune Photo Pharmacy, Sarah Littlewood, Ski Shed, Kunikraft, George Edwards, Benchmark, Trustbank, Ragtime, Nations Skier's Inn, Sports Country, Ohakune Engineering, Collections, Country Takeaways, Carol Lange, Wholesome Foods, Berrys Bookshop, Waimarino Wines, Ohakune Sports & Gifts, Ohakune Shoes, New Image Video, Cedar Service Station. Also thanks to Kay Young for the much needed sustenance, and Ken Young & Jocelyn Cranston for their organisation and guidance. Raffles on the day were: Basket won by Jocelyn Cranston;. $100 won by Reta Alexander.