Tuesday 15th May @ 7.30pm
Room 7 BAWA
Southmead Road
Filton
AGENDA - 2011 Minutes - AGM 2012 Booklet

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North Somerset & Mid Glos - Final Tables now in.
Bristol still awaited.

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Congratulations to two local badminton players who have been chosen to be Olympic torchbearers.

Bobby Griffin, age 32, from Bath,

Carrying the flame through Bitton (A420) on 22nd May approx 5pm

Bobby's nomination story

"Amateur sportsman Bobby Griffin had a bad road accident in June 2008. In July 2010 he took a very brave decision and opted for a leg amputation to help him recover and fulfill his true potential. Within 10 months of amputation, Bobby is back to running, cycling, climbing and has succeeding very impressively in his first sport, badminton. Now the British number 1 Parabadminton player within this very small time frame, he returned from a world international event in June 11 with a Silver medal and is trying to raise funds and support to help get himself and the team to the Parabadminton World Championships in Guatemal in November. Just to meet Bobby fills anyone with inspiration. Having spent a very painful and difficult 3 years coping with his injuries, he manages to hold down his same full time job and dedicates all of his time to rehabilitaion, sports training and even mentors other patients who are about to go through similar operations to give something back! He is a very optimistic, personable and determined character who has a pure love of all sport, and who inspires everyone he meets when they learn of his loss and achievements. I don't know anyone better suited, or who would be more thrilled with the honour of carrying the Olympic Torch."

There is more about Bobby and his recent achievements at http://www.pacerehab.com/bobby-griffin

Jess Hopton, age 15, from Bristol,

Carrying the flame through Bristol Old Market area on 22nd May, approx 6.38pm

 

Jess's nomination story

"Lloyds TSB, proud Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, has selected Olympic hopeful, 15 year old Jessica Hopton from Avon, as an Olympic Torchbearer. Jessica, who has represented England 11 times, was selected because of her commitment and dedication to her sport of badminton, and for inspiring her peers through coaching carried out in her community.

Jessica is an athlete on the Lloyds TSB Local Heroes programme. Lloyds TSB Local Heroes, in partnership with SportsAid, supports future stars of Team GB and ParalympicsGB on their journey to London 2012 and beyond. To find out more visit lloydstsb.com/localheroes"

There is more about Jess and her success at school games earlier this season at: http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/sport/9278474.Badminton__Jess_impresses_with_success_at_UK_School_Games/

 

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