Yate’s very own Penny Shears shortlisted for Volunteer of the Year 15th February 2024
Penny has been shortlisted in this years Community Sport and Recreation Awards.
Penny has been supporting junior badminton in the Bristol and Avon areas for over 35 years as a volunteer.
When she got involved three and a half decades ago, Downend Junior Badminton Club (now Yate Racketeers) was on the brink of closure due to a lack of funds and volunteers. Since then, Penny has turned its fortunes around through her hard work and infectious enthusiasm, gaining a coaching qualification to help teach youngsters.
During her time at the club, she has introduced so many children to badminton, with many going on to play at senior level at other clubs and county level too.
The Volunteer of the Year award and nomination recognises all the hours of commitment provided by volunteers such as Penny. This year’s winners will be revealed in a ceremony at Headingley Stadium on Friday 8 March 2024. Good luck Penny!
....................................................................................................................................................................................... A successful tournament 15th February 2024
On Saturday 20th January 2024 Yate Racketeers hosted a tournament with 56 entrants across four age groups (U12s, U14s, U16s and U18s).
Yate’s very own Eli and Noah winning boys under 12s with Danny and Samuel coming runner up.
Tomek partnering Daisy from Beaufort reaching the semi finals in the U14 event. Tomek competing in one age group higher.
Michal and Ben in under 16s achieved runner up.
Thank you to all the entrants for supporting the tournament, volunteers to ensure smooth running of the event and congratulations to all the medalists.