NEWS PAGE
UKBA CHALLENGE CUP FINAL
LYDNEY TOWN v SUNDRIDGE PARK
Best of 32 games Good Luck
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YEHLEX CUP NOVEMBER
QUARTER FINALS LINE UP
MW or BVV
ANDY JORDAN
LM or DS
ST or DL
PAUL BAKER
ALUN JENKINS
KATIE SMITH
CHRIS WONG
UKBA CUP FINAL
WINCHESTER 4:12 SWINDON SHARKS
Still all to play for best of 32 games
Season 2 in the UKBA League Championships has had it all. At the bottom plenty of fights with one playoff needed to decide position for Season 3. At the top there was only 1 point in it and yet again a playoff needed to decide the team going to the playoff finals with Severn Estuary.
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Swindon Sharks have won that right and the Playoff Final will take place very soon.
Winchester Dream Continues
The UKBA Cup Semi Finals saw one of the shock results of the season but for Winchester its the best result of the season and the chance to go from bottom to Champions after beating Severn Estuary 11:7. "Its an amazing result and I am so pleased for everybody involved ". Ian Day Head Coach commented. For Ian the Journey continues to the final where he will finish his time with Winchester.
Westgate Wanderers sadly finished bottom of the tables in Season 2. In Season 3 the team will benefit from a little bit of time from Ian Day who will give them some coaching time once his commitments are completed with his current team Winchester.
It was a great start for both Hamilton Town and Wimbledon Park. Both teams were to qualify against Westgate Wanderers to decide if they went into the 2026 Season 3 Challenge Cup.
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Hamilton Town won their match 11:7 followed by Wimbledon Park 11:9 both going into the Challenge Cup competition in the New Year.
Rob Clarke & Liz Pook join Swindon for the duration of Season 2
It was another big night as Lydney Town faced Swindon Sharks in the League Championships Playoff to decide who would go to the Playoff Finals.
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Both teams had a few injuries but that was not going to stop them and the match got underway. It was a vindicated playoff with both teams staying level throughout the evening and 7:7 saw both teams go into the final rounds possibly preparing for a Golden Game.
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Swindon Sharks were able to find there rythm winning 4 games and giving them the 11:7 win to take them to the finals. "Its been a tough finish for us we made things a little difficult but I am pleased we got the result". head Coach Ian Day commneted for Swindon Sharks.
Swindon Force a Playoff Semi Final
It was a big evening for Swindon Sharks who were sat on 46 point and 9:9 in both their last games. Only wins would be good enough to force a Playoff with Lydney to decide who joins Severn Estuary in the Playoff Final of Season 2. Andy Jordan was the only player available on the chosen evening and despite carrying all of the pressure was able to win both games for Swindon Town 11:9 against Yate Town and Stratford Park. Its a semi final playoff to decide who goes to the final.
In The League Championships we rapidly reach the conclusion and all the Playoffs begin to decide position, competitions and of course who will progress to the final. There are still lots of games to play Home and Away now.
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWAY PLAYER TABLES TOP 5
Our Away Team Players Top 5 Players and its very close at the moment keep those results coming in
1 Andy Jordan - Swindon Sharks (39)
2 Andy Jordan - Swindon Sharks (37)
3 Daniel Wilkie - Severn Estuary (36)
4 Michael Bramley - Severn Estuary (36)
5 Jacqueline Tierney - Lydney Town (34)
Congratulations Sundridge Park who win their playoff 11:1 against Westgate Wanderers. Sundridge Park will now face Yate Town in the Quarter Finals of The Challenge Cup
Preparations are now well underway for the UKBA League Championships Finals here are the final tables for the Challenge Cup and Champions League. The Draws will be posted shortly here to allow people to follow the matches.
Winchester Head Coach Journeys End
“With one match left we have had ups and downs we lost 2 players to politics but the team have dug in and the reward we know we won’t finish bottom. Just UKBA Cup to push for we already into the quarter finals the team have everything to play for and they can”.
Severn Estuary continue their fight in the UKBA League Championships one more win for the team and they cannot be caught to the top spot and a guaranteed place in the Playoff Finals and a chance to do the Grand Slam is on.
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Will Lydney Town or Swindon Sharks be joining them its going to be a very tight finish.
Teams Manager External League Rename League Championship’s Away Teams
Behind the scenes alot of time and effort has gone into the external league so that we can include everyone. The pilots continue to be successful and are going to be renamed League Championships Away Team.
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By changing the terminology this will help make more sense for everyone involved as well as the admin of recording results. The logic players externally are playing away matches and the tests have been really positive.
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We have 2 more teams joining the league in January giving us 14 teams and away matches will play a critical part in the championships.
The Season 2 UKBA League Championships have been very close at the top and the next 2 weeks could see who will take the top spot in the chase for the title and a chance at the grand slam.
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Severn Estuary need 1 more win to stop Lydney to the top position but Swindon Sharks who have had a silent campagin are now right in the limelight they can still overtake Severn Estuary if they keep winning.
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The UKBA Cup has begun as well so there are plenty of matches to keep people occupied.
WINTER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
SEASON 2 HAS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING
KEEP AN EYE ON THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS PAGE
RESULTS BEING UPDATE THIS WEEK
Turn Up - Play Badminton - We Do The Rest!
The Playoff Final Winners had 3 players with highest score points all receiving £75.00 Sponsorship from Apacs through UKBA. The League Championships really does see investment to our players through our competitions.
SUMMER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS PLAYOFF FINALS
The Summer League Championships 2025 was contested between Swindon Sharks and Sundridge Park with both teams putting out a full squad eager to win.
The Sharks after their UKBA Cup win were keen to get the double and stated with a solid performance giving Sundridge Park quite a muontain to climb right from the start.
22:10 was the final score and Swindon Sharks really gave a lesson in badminton to their opponents who on the day could not break the rhythm.
Swindon sharks go into season 2 as double champions and very much the team to beat
Six months hard work including a re-start, the climax of The Summer League Championships took place in mid June. Medals for everybody involved and trophies for both teams and the £100.00 & £50.00 winners and runners up prizes.
​
UKBA enjoy the events its a a chance to invest in our competitors.
UKBA CUP FINAL
June 2025 saw the UKBA Cup take place between Swindon Sharks and Lydney Town. Both teams were well represented on the night and neither side were letting up in the early rounds.
​
The Sharks raised their game in the final round and closed the match out 19:13. Swindons Reece Watts also had bragging rights as he was the only player to win all of his games winning a smaller UKBA Cup that he could keep.
​
The next UKBA Cup will be contested in Season 2 which will kick off in September.
CONGRATULATIONS QABC SUMMER SHIELD CHAMPIONS 2025
UKBA held the first of its finals on 06/06/2025 The Summer Shield between bottom of the tables Winchester and QABC who had worked through the Semi Finals.
​
The match was full throttle with both sides putting out impressive sides and after the first three rounds it was points separating both sides.
​
Round four saw QABC really find their form as they took 6 of the last 8 points to secure a 19:13 win over Winchester.
​
Head Coach Ian Day was gutted for Winchester who gave their all but agreed that the best team won on the evening.
UKBA SUMMER SHIELD 2025 WINCHESTER v QABC
So where do the names come from in the UKBA Internal League?
​
A question that gets asked all the time and whilst we play badminton many of us forget.
​
Every name is a place that UKBA has coached and their are still many more to add as the league grows in numbers.
​
Matches are playerd at Yate and Quedgeley at the moment with plans to develop a little further with support from a few friendly clubs.
UKBA’s Simon Forni travelled to Romania recently and had a fantastic tournament he was quarter finalist In the mens doubles and gold medalist of the mixed doubles winning his 2nd international tournament. UKBA usually competes in Strasbourg and does hope to return in the not so distant future.
NEWS PAGE
WINTER UKBA CUP DRAW 2025
WATERFORD
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BYE
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SUMATRAN TIGERS
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YABC
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STRATFORD PARK
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SWINDON SHARKS
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BYE
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LYDNEY TOWN
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BYE
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SUNDRIDGE PARK
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SEVERN ESTUARY
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QABC
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WINCHESTER
​ ---------------WINCHESTER 12:4
SALMUNSTER
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BYE
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WESTGATE WARRIORS
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS HYBRID PLAYER TABLES TOP 20
Our latest tables in the Hybrid Competition (Games played at your venues) and a prize for the highest points
1 - Jacqueline Tierney - Lydney Town - Points 32
2 - Michael Bramley - Severn Estuary - Points 27
3 - Daniel Wilkie - Severn Estuary - Points 26
4 - Corey Dougal - Winchester - Points 25
5 - David Lindsay - YABC - Points 25
6 - Andy Jordan - Severn Estuary - Points 24
7 - Chris Wong - Sundridge Park - Points 24
8 - Andy Jordan - Swindon Sharks - Points 24
9 - Rob O'Hagan - Stratford Park - Points 20
10 - Jacqueine Tierney - Sundridge Park - Points 19
11 - Chris Wong - Sumatran Tigers - Points 19
12 - Daniel Wilkie - Sundridge Park - Points 19
13 - Michael Bramley - Stratford Park - Points 19
14 - Alison Hodgson - Sundridge Park - Points 18
15 - David Lindsay - Waterford - Points 17
16 - Mac MacDonald - Waterford - Points 17
17 - Phil Holmes - Lydney Town - Points 17
18 - Corey Dougal - Waterford - Points 17
19 - Jill Male - Westgate Wanderers - Points 16
20 - Simon Goodwin - YABC - Points 16
WINTER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
SEASON 2 HAS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING
KEEP AN EYE ON THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS PAGE
RESULTS BEING UPDATE THIS WEEK
Turn Up - Play Badminton - We Do The Rest!
The Playoff Final Winners had 3 players with highest score points all receiving £75.00 Sponsorship from Apacs through UKBA. The League Championships really does see investment to our players through our competitions.
SUMMER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS PLAYOFF FINALS
The Summer League Championships 2025 was contested between Swindon Sharks and Sundridge Park with both teams putting out a full squad eager to win.
The Sharks after their UKBA Cup win were keen to get the double and stated with a solid performance giving Sundridge Park quite a muontain to climb right from the start.
22:10 was the final score and Swindon Sharks really gave a lesson in badminton to their opponents who on the day could not break the rhythm.
Swindon sharks go into season 2 as double champions and very much the team to beat
Six months hard work including a re-start, the climax of The Summer League Championships took place in mid June. Medals for everybody involved and trophies for both teams and the £100.00 & £50.00 winners and runners up prizes.
​
UKBA enjoy the events its a a chance to invest in our competitors.
UKBA CUP FINAL
June 2025 saw the UKBA Cup take place between Swindon Sharks and Lydney Town. Both teams were well represented on the night and neither side were letting up in the early rounds.
​
The Sharks raised their game in the final round and closed the match out 19:13. Swindons Reece Watts also had bragging rights as he was the only player to win all of his games winning a smaller UKBA Cup that he could keep.
​
The next UKBA Cup will be contested in Season 2 which will kick off in September.
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN US SHARPEN UP?
Why not join us Wednesday's 8-10pm at Yate
£12.00 Per Person
It's been 6 months of planning and alot of hard work from the events team and the players to get to this point. The UKBA Cup Final between Lydney Town and Swindon Sharks.
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It will all be decided on 13/06/25 at Yate who will raise the UKBA Cup we wait to see.
CONGRATULATIONS QABC SUMMER SHIELD CHAMPIONS 2025
UKBA held the first of its finals on 06/06/2025 The Summer Shield between bottom of the tables Winchester and QABC who had worked through the Semi Finals.
​
The match was full throttle with both sides putting out impressive sides and after the first three rounds it was points separating both sides.
​
Round four saw QABC really find their form as they took 6 of the last 8 points to secure a 19:13 win over Winchester.
​
Head Coach Ian Day was gutted for Winchester who gave their all but agreed that the best team won on the evening.
UKBA SUMMER SHIELD 2025 WINCHESTER v QABC
So where do the names come from in the UKBA Internal League?
​
A question that gets asked all the time and whilst we play badminton many of us forget.
​
Every name is a place that UKBA has coached and their are still many more to add as the league grows in numbers.
​
Matches are playerd at Yate and Quedgeley at the moment with plans to develop a little further with support from a few friendly clubs.
UKBA CUP REPLAY GOES TO GOLDEN GAME
Friday 9th May saw th replay of the UKBA Cup between Lydney & St Egwins. The first meeting was a 5:5 Draw setting up a replay and if needed a Golden Game to decide who would progress to the Semi Finals.
​
The replay was no different with both sides not not letting up. Lydney went 2:0 up but St Egwins levelled the match with the final match going to 1:1 setting up the first Golden Game of the competition.
​
Sadaat Mumtaz/Tolu Wanimiogunnorin remained composed and secured the win to take Lydney through to the Semi Finals.
UKBA CUP TO REPLAY
In the UKBA Cup Lydney took on St Egwins for a place in the Quarter Finals.
It was certainly an entertaining match with neither side wanting to lose and some strong performances including Gareth Goundrill, Richard Bramley and Andy Jordan.
The match went right to the last game and a 5:5 draw forced a replay with the golden game to be played should another draw be the result.
The replay will take place on Friday 9th May with both sides again fielding strong sides for the evening.
UKBA’s Simon Forni travelled to Romania recently and had a fantastic tournament he was quarter finalist In the mens doubles and gold medalist of the mixed doubles winning his 2nd international tournament. UKBA usually competes in Strasbourg and does hope to return in the not so distant future.
NEWS PAGE
WINTER UKBA CUP DRAW 2025
WATERFORD
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BYE
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SUMATRAN TIGERS
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YABC
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STRATFORD PARK
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SWINDON SHARKS
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BYE
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LYDNEY TOWN
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BYE
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SUNDRIDGE PARK
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SEVERN ESTUARY
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QABC
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WINCHESTER
​ ---------------WINCHESTER 12:4
SALMUNSTER
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BYE
​
WESTGATE WARRIORS
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS HYBRID PLAYER TABLES TOP 20
Our latest tables in the Hybrid Competition (Games played at your venues) and a prize for the highest points
1 - Jacqueline Tierney - Lydney Town - Points 32
2 - Michael Bramley - Severn Estuary - Points 27
3 - Daniel Wilkie - Severn Estuary - Points 26
4 - Corey Dougal - Winchester - Points 25
5 - David Lindsay - YABC - Points 25
6 - Andy Jordan - Severn Estuary - Points 24
7 - Chris Wong - Sundridge Park - Points 24
8 - Andy Jordan - Swindon Sharks - Points 24
9 - Rob O'Hagan - Stratford Park - Points 20
10 - Jacqueine Tierney - Sundridge Park - Points 19
11 - Chris Wong - Sumatran Tigers - Points 19
12 - Daniel Wilkie - Sundridge Park - Points 19
13 - Michael Bramley - Stratford Park - Points 19
14 - Alison Hodgson - Sundridge Park - Points 18
15 - David Lindsay - Waterford - Points 17
16 - Mac MacDonald - Waterford - Points 17
17 - Phil Holmes - Lydney Town - Points 17
18 - Corey Dougal - Waterford - Points 17
19 - Jill Male - Westgate Wanderers - Points 16
20 - Simon Goodwin - YABC - Points 16
WINTER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
SEASON 2 HAS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING
KEEP AN EYE ON THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS PAGE
RESULTS BEING UPDATE THIS WEEK
Turn Up - Play Badminton - We Do The Rest!
The Playoff Final Winners had 3 players with highest score points all receiving £75.00 Sponsorship from Apacs through UKBA. The League Championships really does see investment to our players through our competitions.
SUMMER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS PLAYOFF FINALS
The Summer League Championships 2025 was contested between Swindon Sharks and Sundridge Park with both teams putting out a full squad eager to win.
The Sharks after their UKBA Cup win were keen to get the double and stated with a solid performance giving Sundridge Park quite a muontain to climb right from the start.
22:10 was the final score and Swindon Sharks really gave a lesson in badminton to their opponents who on the day could not break the rhythm.
Swindon sharks go into season 2 as double champions and very much the team to beat
Six months hard work including a re-start, the climax of The Summer League Championships took place in mid June. Medals for everybody involved and trophies for both teams and the £100.00 & £50.00 winners and runners up prizes.
​
UKBA enjoy the events its a a chance to invest in our competitors.
UKBA CUP FINAL
June 2025 saw the UKBA Cup take place between Swindon Sharks and Lydney Town. Both teams were well represented on the night and neither side were letting up in the early rounds.
​
The Sharks raised their game in the final round and closed the match out 19:13. Swindons Reece Watts also had bragging rights as he was the only player to win all of his games winning a smaller UKBA Cup that he could keep.
​
The next UKBA Cup will be contested in Season 2 which will kick off in September.
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN US SHARPEN UP?
Why not join us Wednesday's 8-10pm at Yate
£12.00 Per Person
It's been 6 months of planning and alot of hard work from the events team and the players to get to this point. The UKBA Cup Final between Lydney Town and Swindon Sharks.
​
It will all be decided on 13/06/25 at Yate who will raise the UKBA Cup we wait to see.
CONGRATULATIONS QABC SUMMER SHIELD CHAMPIONS 2025
UKBA held the first of its finals on 06/06/2025 The Summer Shield between bottom of the tables Winchester and QABC who had worked through the Semi Finals.
​
The match was full throttle with both sides putting out impressive sides and after the first three rounds it was points separating both sides.
​
Round four saw QABC really find their form as they took 6 of the last 8 points to secure a 19:13 win over Winchester.
​
Head Coach Ian Day was gutted for Winchester who gave their all but agreed that the best team won on the evening.
UKBA SUMMER SHIELD 2025 WINCHESTER v QABC
So where do the names come from in the UKBA Internal League?
​
A question that gets asked all the time and whilst we play badminton many of us forget.
​
Every name is a place that UKBA has coached and their are still many more to add as the league grows in numbers.
​
Matches are playerd at Yate and Quedgeley at the moment with plans to develop a little further with support from a few friendly clubs.
UKBA CUP REPLAY GOES TO GOLDEN GAME
Friday 9th May saw th replay of the UKBA Cup between Lydney & St Egwins. The first meeting was a 5:5 Draw setting up a replay and if needed a Golden Game to decide who would progress to the Semi Finals.
​
The replay was no different with both sides not not letting up. Lydney went 2:0 up but St Egwins levelled the match with the final match going to 1:1 setting up the first Golden Game of the competition.
​
Sadaat Mumtaz/Tolu Wanimiogunnorin remained composed and secured the win to take Lydney through to the Semi Finals.
UKBA CUP TO REPLAY
In the UKBA Cup Lydney took on St Egwins for a place in the Quarter Finals.
It was certainly an entertaining match with neither side wanting to lose and some strong performances including Gareth Goundrill, Richard Bramley and Andy Jordan.
The match went right to the last game and a 5:5 draw forced a replay with the golden game to be played should another draw be the result.
The replay will take place on Friday 9th May with both sides again fielding strong sides for the evening.
UKBA’s Simon Forni travelled to Romania recently and had a fantastic tournament he was quarter finalist In the mens doubles and gold medalist of the mixed doubles winning his 2nd international tournament. UKBA usually competes in Strasbourg and does hope to return in the not so distant future.
NEWS PAGE
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWAY PLAYER TABLES TOP 10
Our latest tables for our away players there will be a prize for the most games as well as the highest inthe winning team after the Playoff Finals in December..
1 - Jacqueline Tierney - Lydney Town - Points 32
2 - Michael Bramley - Severn Estuary - Points 27
3 - Daniel Wilkie - Severn Estuary - Points 26
4 - Corey Dougal - Winchester - Points 25
5 - David Lindsay - YABC - Points 25
6 - Andy Jordan - Severn Estuary - Points 36
7 - Chris Wong - Sundridge Park - Points 24
8 - Andy Jordan - Swindon Sharks - Points 24
9 - Rob O'Hagan - Stratford Park - Points 20
10 - Jacqueine Tierney - Sundridge Park - Points 19
WINTER UKBA CUP DRAW 2025
WATERFORD
​
BYE
​
SUMATRAN TIGERS
​
YABC
​
STRATFORD PARK
​
SWINDON SHARKS
​
BYE
​
LYDNEY TOWN
​
BYE
​
SUNDRIDGE PARK
​
SEVERN ESTUARY
​
QABC
​
WINCHESTER
​ ---------------WINCHESTER 12:4
SALMUNSTER
​
BYE
​
WESTGATE WARRIORS
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS HYBRID PLAYER TABLES TOP 20
Our latest tables in the Hybrid Competition (Games played at your venues) and a prize for the highest points
1 - Jacqueline Tierney - Lydney Town - Points 32
2 - Michael Bramley - Severn Estuary - Points 27
3 - Daniel Wilkie - Severn Estuary - Points 26
4 - Corey Dougal - Winchester - Points 25
5 - David Lindsay - YABC - Points 25
6 - Andy Jordan - Severn Estuary - Points 24
7 - Chris Wong - Sundridge Park - Points 24
8 - Andy Jordan - Swindon Sharks - Points 24
9 - Rob O'Hagan - Stratford Park - Points 20
10 - Jacqueine Tierney - Sundridge Park - Points 19
11 - Chris Wong - Sumatran Tigers - Points 19
12 - Daniel Wilkie - Sundridge Park - Points 19
13 - Michael Bramley - Stratford Park - Points 19
14 - Alison Hodgson - Sundridge Park - Points 18
15 - David Lindsay - Waterford - Points 17
16 - Mac MacDonald - Waterford - Points 17
17 - Phil Holmes - Lydney Town - Points 17
18 - Corey Dougal - Waterford - Points 17
19 - Jill Male - Westgate Wanderers - Points 16
20 - Simon Goodwin - YABC - Points 16
WINTER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
SEASON 2 HAS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING
KEEP AN EYE ON THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS PAGE
RESULTS BEING UPDATE THIS WEEK
Turn Up - Play Badminton - We Do The Rest!
The Playoff Final Winners had 3 players with highest score points all receiving £75.00 Sponsorship from Apacs through UKBA. The League Championships really does see investment to our players through our competitions.
SUMMER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS PLAYOFF FINALS
The Summer League Championships 2025 was contested between Swindon Sharks and Sundridge Park with both teams putting out a full squad eager to win.
The Sharks after their UKBA Cup win were keen to get the double and stated with a solid performance giving Sundridge Park quite a muontain to climb right from the start.
22:10 was the final score and Swindon Sharks really gave a lesson in badminton to their opponents who on the day could not break the rhythm.
Swindon sharks go into season 2 as double champions and very much the team to beat
Six months hard work including a re-start, the climax of The Summer League Championships took place in mid June. Medals for everybody involved and trophies for both teams and the £100.00 & £50.00 winners and runners up prizes.
​
UKBA enjoy the events its a a chance to invest in our competitors.
UKBA CUP FINAL
June 2025 saw the UKBA Cup take place between Swindon Sharks and Lydney Town. Both teams were well represented on the night and neither side were letting up in the early rounds.
​
The Sharks raised their game in the final round and closed the match out 19:13. Swindons Reece Watts also had bragging rights as he was the only player to win all of his games winning a smaller UKBA Cup that he could keep.
​
The next UKBA Cup will be contested in Season 2 which will kick off in September.
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN US SHARPEN UP?
Why not join us Wednesday's 8-10pm at Yate
£12.00 Per Person
It's been 6 months of planning and alot of hard work from the events team and the players to get to this point. The UKBA Cup Final between Lydney Town and Swindon Sharks.
​
It will all be decided on 13/06/25 at Yate who will raise the UKBA Cup we wait to see.
CONGRATULATIONS QABC SUMMER SHIELD CHAMPIONS 2025
UKBA held the first of its finals on 06/06/2025 The Summer Shield between bottom of the tables Winchester and QABC who had worked through the Semi Finals.
​
The match was full throttle with both sides putting out impressive sides and after the first three rounds it was points separating both sides.
​
Round four saw QABC really find their form as they took 6 of the last 8 points to secure a 19:13 win over Winchester.
​
Head Coach Ian Day was gutted for Winchester who gave their all but agreed that the best team won on the evening.
UKBA SUMMER SHIELD 2025 WINCHESTER v QABC
So where do the names come from in the UKBA Internal League?
​
A question that gets asked all the time and whilst we play badminton many of us forget.
​
Every name is a place that UKBA has coached and their are still many more to add as the league grows in numbers.
​
Matches are playerd at Yate and Quedgeley at the moment with plans to develop a little further with support from a few friendly clubs.
UKBA CUP REPLAY GOES TO GOLDEN GAME
Friday 9th May saw th replay of the UKBA Cup between Lydney & St Egwins. The first meeting was a 5:5 Draw setting up a replay and if needed a Golden Game to decide who would progress to the Semi Finals.
​
The replay was no different with both sides not not letting up. Lydney went 2:0 up but St Egwins levelled the match with the final match going to 1:1 setting up the first Golden Game of the competition.
​
Sadaat Mumtaz/Tolu Wanimiogunnorin remained composed and secured the win to take Lydney through to the Semi Finals.
UKBA CUP TO REPLAY
In the UKBA Cup Lydney took on St Egwins for a place in the Quarter Finals.
It was certainly an entertaining match with neither side wanting to lose and some strong performances including Gareth Goundrill, Richard Bramley and Andy Jordan.
The match went right to the last game and a 5:5 draw forced a replay with the golden game to be played should another draw be the result.
The replay will take place on Friday 9th May with both sides again fielding strong sides for the evening.
UKBA’s Simon Forni travelled to Romania recently and had a fantastic tournament he was quarter finalist In the mens doubles and gold medalist of the mixed doubles winning his 2nd international tournament. UKBA usually competes in Strasbourg and does hope to return in the not so distant future.