Craven and District Mixed Doubles Tournament 2011

Submitted by Tom Knapp on Mon, 21/03/2011 - 11:18

The Craven & District Mixed Doubles Badminton tournament was held on Sun 20th March at Holy Family school, Keighley.

The first round was played in two groups with winners and runners up going through to semi finals. One of these was between two couples from St Andrews, Damon Shepherd and his partner, Emily Horsfield, against Russell Gill and Hilary Smith, last year's runners up. Damon and Emily won this 21 - 11, 21 - 17.

In the other semi final Richard Butcher and Julie Grimshaw of Skipton narrowly lost to Andrew Howson and Lorraine Whipp of Colne, 20-21, 19-21.

Andy, who has won several league titles in the past, came back to the sport this year after a number of years in retirement. He and Lorraine went on to win in the final 21-12, 21 - 10.