Juvenile Badminton Tournament

Huge congratulations to all the Kilcullen juveniles players for their performances over the weekend of February 16 and 17 at the Westside badminton tournament held in The Complex, Kilcullen. The tournament attracted players from miles around and the KBC team had players in 11 finals!

A massive thank you to Sheila Smyth for organising the event with her fantastic team which includes Nora, Rose, Sinead and Kathy (apologies if we've missed anyone. They are a great asset to the club and provide numerous opportunities for the youngsters to develop their skills and have fun at the same time. All your hard work is much appreciated and does not go unnoticed!

Congratulations go to:
Des Cassidy was r/up in the Boys Under 17 Singles Plate
Des Cassidy and partner were r/up in the Boys Under 17 Doubles Plate
Melissa McMahon and Miah Phelan won the Girls Under 11 Doubles Competition
Miah Phelan won the Girls Under 11 Singles Plate
Miah Phelan and Yvonne Phelan won the Girls Under 13 Doubles Plate
Ben O'Shea and Sean Fitzgerald were R/up in the Boys Under 11 Doubles Competition
Michael O'Shea won the Boys Under 13 Singles Plate
Ben O'Shea was r/up in the Boys Under Singles Competition
Gareth Hogan won the Boys Under 15 Singles Plate
Gareth Hogan and John O'Shea won the Boys Under 15 Doubles Plate
Gareth Hogan and Connor Phelan were r/up in the Boys Under 17 Doubles Plate

Spring into Spring

New Year's fitness resolution not going so well? Why not spring into Spring and join Kilcullen Badminton Club for a mix of fun and fitness?

The friendly club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9pm to 11pm at Kilcullen Community Complex on the Newbridge Road, and has men and ladies players of all ages and abilities. Beginners and league players are all welcome and there are social activities, coaching and fun competitions as well as the chance to enter the Dublin and District League.

For more information visit www.kbc.mywebweb.com or call 087 2628305.

Hilary Makin.