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Introduction   

Esporta Dorset have nine badminton teams - three mixed in the Poole & District Friendly league, and two each in the Dorset, mens and ladies leagues. The teams are based at the Esporta Health & Racquets Club in Cabot Lane, Poole.

Fixtures and results for each of the teams are on the menu on the right.

Club Nights at Esporta Dorset

There are currently three club nights, all of which are for members only. 

All club nights are from 8pm - 10pm, and there are 4 courts available (except on match nights, when only 2 courts are free).  No advance booking is necessary, simply turn up and pay your 50p contribution towards the feather shuttles. A board system is in use to ensure that every one gets a fair number of games.

Monday night is for beginners and improvers, and the more experienced members help to organise games and offer advice. They are looking to build up the numbers, so please come along and try out the game! 

Tuesday night is for improvers and club players, and this night is always very popular. Players are expected to have a reasonable range of shots.

Friday night is for club standard players to have team practice.

All the nights are very sociable between games and the evenings are usually rounded off with a dip in the pool and a drink and a chat in the bar.

A certain number of social events and tournaments take place throughout the year and these are posted on the notice board at courtside. This notice board also carries details of all other activities including team details, match results, and coaching schedules.

Members Forum News

Steve Bennett, General Manager, announced the closure of the Poole  Members' Forum in March '03. It will be replaced by a 6 monthly 'Founder Members' evening, where the club will invite the 900 current members who joined in the first year of the club opening to give their feedback.

In a letter to the Forum members, Steve said:
"On the evening there will be a free buffet and drinks, and each department will have an area set up where members can approach them to discuss relevant issues. Numbers will be limited, and a booking system will be operated at Reception. The meeting is designed to be formal and hopefully produce some positive feedback. 
Although I found the forums to be extremely beneficial, I feel this would be an excellent way to communicate with members and in turn improve the club. It is truly only through feedback from members that we can continue to make Esporta Dorset a great club"

The date of the meeting has not yet been announced.

Minutes from December '02 Members' Forum - click here.
Minutes from September '02  Members' Forum - click here.

Match Details

Match Night:	Tuesday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday
Shuttles:	Feathers
Courts:	2
Directions:

Sealed Handicap Badminton Tournament
Wednesday 13 December 2001

The very first tournament of its kind at Esporta was for Mens and Ladies doubles. In total 15 pairs were entered-- Mens 'A'  (6 pairs) , Mens 'B' (5 pairs) and one group of 4 pairs for the Ladies event. The results in the finals were as follows:

Mens 'A' -- Melvin & Leon bt Ian & Tom  15-14, 15-14
Mens 'B' -- Andy & Nick bt John & Rob 15-11
Ladies -Jill & Karen bt Katrina & Lindsey 21-18 , 21-16

The highlight of the evening just had to be the Mens 'A' final which was a fantastic match of the highest quality between the four youngest players in the tournament.  

Everybody had a wonderful time and thanks to Lindsey & Gary for organising and running the event.
Your reporter at courtside.  

About the Club

The Esporta Health & Racquets Club (formerly the Dorset Racquets & Health Club) is part of the Esporta group. Click the logo to find out more.

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