U17 County Squad

The U17 squad managers would like to welcome all the players selected for the squad for the 2008/2009 season. We are looking forward to the new season.

Teams will be chosen to represent the County in the Shires League, in friendly matches, in Eastern Region team tournaments and in the 2 prominent events of the season, RIO and ICT.

The RIO team tournament is a weekend in York where teams from 8 counties take part. The ICT is a 4 day stay at Nottingham University during the Easter break with approx. 40 counties represented.

It is expected that players chosen for the squad have their own individual or group coach, so that our sessions mainly concentrate on quality play, tactical awareness and building team spirit.

All the squad members are expected to play in both the appropriate local HSBA tournaments and National Badminton England tournaments. Successful players in the BE Tournaments gain a National Grading. This determines whether the player is eligible for the Gold, Silver or Bronze tournaments. To find out more visit www.badmintonengland.co.uk.

Squad Facts

• The Squad meets weekly on Thursdays at the Hertfordshire Sports Village 8 pm to 10 pm.
• The Training is on four courts and uses feather shuttles
• The fees to cover training from September through to Easter are £135. This covers the cost of courts and shuttles. The Squad Managers give their time and expertise free.
• Eligibility to be a part of this squad a player must either live in or be at school in Hertfordshire.

Squad Manager – Tony Clarke Tel: 01992 586727

Assistant Squad Manager – Pat Walker Tel: 01992 422073 | e-mail: pat.walker@auchy.com

County Trials

These were held in May but if you missed them and think that you are good enough to play for the County contact the Squad Manager and he will invite you for a trial.

Fixtures

To view the latest information about the U17 squad fixtures and match results please click on the Fixtures menu button or here. Shires League results are displayed below. For more information please visit www.shiresbadminton.co.uk.