Craven and District Badminton League Mens and Ladies Tournament

The annual Craven and District Badminton League mens and ladies doubles tournament was held on Sunday 15th November at Holy Family School, Keighley.

This year saw a high number of entries, with players from Skipton, Colne, Moorlands, Settle, Greenhead, Croft and St. Andrews taking part in what was a thoroughly enjoyable day's badminton. 

 
In the mens doubles event, 14 pairs entered. In the first semi final, father and son Stephen and Tom Dale of Skipton were narrowly beaten by Mickey Ruddock and Craig Thompson of Greenhead, 13-15, 15-12, 15-13, while in the second semi final, John Lickess and Jordan Palmer beat Colne clubmates Mike Fulforth and Peter Macro, 15-12, 12-15, 15-8.
 
A nail-biting final match saw John and Jordan come away as winners by the narrowest of margins against Mickey and Craig, 15-14, 15-14.
 
The ladies doubles was a closely fought affair, with the final being contested by Jeanette Howarth (Moorlands) and Vicky Ryan (Skipton), against Linda Wilkinson and Louise Kirkbride, both of Skipton. Louise and Linda fought well in the early rounds, however the experience of Jeanette and Vicky was enough to seal victory, 15-8, 15-9.