The ActivLives Inclusive Badminton Tournament was held recently at Gainsborough Sports Centre in Ipswich. The event, delivered by ActivLives, in partnership with Special Olympics Suffolk, was a tremendous success with 27 competitors from inclusive groups in Suffolk and Wimbledon.

The format consisted of four divisions, where players competed in doubles and singles groups in a round-robin format. The day concluded with an exciting ‘team relay’ event, with all of the players involved.

“The response to this tournament has been brilliant” said Mike McCarthy, ActivSport Development Officer. “It is great to see so many athletes with a learning disability, getting involved with the inclusive sport of badminton, here in Suffolk”.

Many thanks to the brilliant team of volunteers, who did such a great job on the day, and to supporting partners Special Olympics GB, Suffolk Community Foundation Sports Fund and the Postcode Places Trust.

If you would like to find out more about getting involved with badminton for players with a learning disability in the Ipswich area, please call ActivLives on 01473 345350 or email mike@activlives.org.uk    

Suffolk badminton players competed at the Anders Disability Inclusive Badminton Tournament held in Wimbledon recently, an event which was hosted in partnership with Special Olympics Surrey.

The tournament was a Singles competition and also included a Team Relay match. Special Olympics Suffolk was represented by Joe Cuzner and Jordan Rednall and what a performance they both put in! Jordan won the silver, and Joe the gold medal in their respective divisions. Both were up against strong opposition, particularly from the home club and visiting teams from Southampton and Canterbury.

Well done to both of our players on a great performance!