SBL Tournaments, SBL Cup
& Marshall Trophy
- 2009/10
- 2008/09
- 2007/08
- 2006/07
Tournaments in 2009/10
- Marshall Trophy
- Taylor Trophy
- SBL Cup
- Mixed Doubles
- Mens Doubles
- Mens Singles
- Juniors
The Marshall Trophy is an end of season inter-league social match with the Letchworth and District Badminton League involving as many of the leagues’ teams as possible.
Marshall Trophy 2010 - 13th June 2010 at Hitchin Boys School.
Won by the Stevenage
League 3 divisions to 1.
A good afternoon of badminton enjoyed by all participating.
The Winners of The SBL Cup play the holders of The Taylor Trophy in a separate challenge match (usually beginning of June).
If the SBL Cup winners win that match they then are holders of both The SBL Cup and The Taylor Trophy. If they lose, they then remain the holders of The SBL Cup for the following twelve months and the winners retain The Taylor Trophy. Whoever are the holders of The Taylor Trophy are exempt from The SBL Cup for the forthcoming season.
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
Once again, won by Masters.
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| Winners - Masters |
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| Runners Up - Cam Gear A |
The SBL Cup is a knock-out team tournament beginning in September with the final in May. Every team is eligible to enter.
The teams who are knocked-out in the first round go forward to a Plate Competition.
SBL Cup Final - 21st May 2010
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
SBL Cup and Plate final results and all the details can be found here.
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| SBL Cup Winners 2010 - Cam Gears A |
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| SBL Cup Runners Up - St. Johns A |
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| SBL Plate Winners 2010 - Academy B |
| SBL Plate Runners Up - Datchworth |
Mixed Doubles Tournament Saturday 6th March 2010
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
A very good tournament with thirty-two pairs taking part. The results were as follows:
| Group A Winners |
Terry Hagan & Derek Cox |
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| Group A Runners Up |
Kerrin Gilbert & Andrew Hobbs |
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| Group B Winners |
Steph Scott & Simon Winfield |
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| Group B Runners Up |
Heather Macfarlane & Adrian Yuen |
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| Group C Winners |
Claire Hills & Malcolm Jellows |
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| Group C Runners Up |
Clare Barnes & John Elms |
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| Group D Winners |
Jo Allen & Josh Ashby |
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| Group D Runners Up |
Carrie Smith & Jon Norman |
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Mens Doubles Tournament Saturday 23rd January 2010
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
Thank you to all those who took part. The results are as follows:
| Group A Winners |
Richard Adams & Gary Starling |
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| Group A Runners Up | Dave Leamy & Derek Cox |
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| Group B Winners |
Malcolm Jellows & Andrew Chawk |
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| Group B Runners Up |
Graham Boar & Chris Boar |
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| Group C Winners | Josh Ashby & Andrew Thomas |
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Group C Runners Up |
Paul Geary & George Geary |
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Mens Singles Tournament Saturday 7th November 2009
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
Group A |
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| Group B Winner - Oliver White Runner-up - Malcolm Jellows |
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| Group C Winner - Chinthaka Wijethilaka Runner-up - John Elms |
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| Group D Winner - Hugo Weaver Runner-up - Christian Farrugia |
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Junior Tournament 2009
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre on 3rd October 2009.
A very enjoyable afternoon with a record number of entries despite a few last minute withdrawals due to ill health.
The standard of play was very high as was the general sportsmanship. The Denise Peat prize for overall effort and sportsmanship went to Carmen Au.
Results of all the groups below
| Girls Group | Winner - Liana Osbourne & Runner Up - Kirsty Southy |
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| Boys Group A | Winner - Oliver White & Runner Up - Jon Chan |
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| Boys Group B | Winner - Peter Bishop & Runner Up - Christian Farrugia |
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| Boys Group C | Winner - Joseph Osbourne & Runner Up - Ross Jones |
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| Denise Peat Prize | Carmen Au | ![]() |
Tournaments in 2008/09
- Marshall Trophy
- Taylor Trophy
- SBL Cup
- Mixed Doubles
- Mens Doubles
- Mens Singles
- Juniors
The Marshall Trophy is an end of season inter-league social match with the Letchworth and District Badminton League involving as many of the leagues’ teams as possible.

Won by Stevenage League. See AGM minutes on Documents Page for details.
The Winners of The SBL Cup play the holders of The Taylor Trophy in a separate challenge match (usually beginning of June).
If the SBL Cup winners win that match they then are holders of both The SBL Cup and The Taylor Trophy. If they lose, they then remain the holders of The SBL Cup for the following twelve months and the winners retain The Taylor Trophy. Whoever are the holders of The Taylor Trophy are exempt from The SBL Cup for the forthcoming season.
Taylor Trophy - 5th June 2009
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
Once again, won by Masters.
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| Winners - Masters |
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| Runners Up - Cam Gears A |
The SBL Cup is a knock-out team tournament beginning in September with the final in May. Every team is eligible to enter.
The teams who are knocked-out in the first round go forward to a Plate Competition.
SBL Cup Final - 15th May 2009
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
SBL Cup and Plate final results and all the details can be found here.
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| SBL Cup Winners 2009 - Cam Gears A |
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| SBL Cup Runners Up - Norton and Baldock A |
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| SBL Plate Winners 2009 - Strings A |
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| SBL Plate Runners Up - Academy A |
Mixed Doubles - 7th March 2009
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
A very good afternoon of badminton enjoyed by twenty-six couples split into four groups.
Results as follows -
| Group A Winners |
Jo Drury |
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| Group A Runners Up |
Kerrin Gilbert & Mark Cook |
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| Group B Winners |
Greg & Mel Clark | ![]() |
| Group B Runners Up |
Chris Otyehel & Charlotte Green |
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| Group C Winners |
Adrian Yuen & Heather Macfarlane |
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| Group C Runners Up |
James Menzinger & Tara Keeley |
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| Group D Winners |
John Elms & Anita Makewell |
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| Groupd D Runners Up |
Stuart Barr & Hannah Poole |
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Mens Doubles Tournament - 24th January 2009
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
A well attended, hard fought and very friendly afternoon.
Results as follows.
| Group A Winners |
Derek Cox |
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| Group A Runners Up |
Jon Pancutt & Richard Adams |
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| Group B Winners |
Steve Brown & Alan Harris |
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| Group B Runners Up |
Barry Impey & Malcolm Jellows |
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| Group C Winners |
Mun Liu & Stuart Barr |
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| Group C Runners Up |
Simon Carter & Simon Suggate |
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| Group D Winners |
Paul Geary & George Geary |
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| Group D Runners Up |
Andrew West & Mark Long |
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| Special Award | Jordan Williams & Joseph Osbourne |
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Mens Singles Tournament - 1st November 2008
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
An excellent afternoon with a wide range of age and experience. It was good to see five sets of fathers and sons taking part.
All groups were very close needing a count back to "least points against" to decide placings in two of the groups.
Results as follows
Group A Winner - |
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| Group B Winner - Chris Otyehel (middle) Runner Up - Malcolm Jellows (Left) 3rd Place - Gabor Otyehel (right) |
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| Group C Winner - Steven Barnes (left) Runner Up - Josh Ashby (middle) 3rd Place - George Geary(right) |
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| Group D Winner - John Elms (Middle) Runner Up - Stuart Elms (Left) 3rd Place - Derek Williams (right) |
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Junior Tournament 2008 - 4th October 2008
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
Another successful Junior Tournament with the sportsmanship and general good behaviour of all players very evident.
Results as follows
| Girls Group | Winner - Laura Bygrave (right) & Runner Up - Anna Collis (left) |
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| Boys Group A | Winner - Steven Barnes (right) & Runner Up - John Elms (left) |
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| Boys Group B | Winner - Courtney Graham (right) & Runner Up - Kieran Williams (left) |
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| Boys Group C | Winner - Julian Farthing (left) & Runner Up - William Wade (right) |
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| Denise Peat Prize | Luke Bird | ![]() |
Tournaments in 2007/08
- Marshall Trophy
- Taylor Trophy
- SBL Cup
- Mixed Doubles
- Mens Doubles
- Mens Singles
- Juniors
The Marshall Trophy is an end of season inter-league social match with the Letchworth and District Badminton League involving as many of the leagues’ teams as possible.
Won by Stevenage League. See AGM minutes on Documents Page for details.
The Winners of The SBL Cup play the holders of The Taylor Trophy in a separate challenge match (usually beginning of June).
If The SBL Cup winners win that match they then are holders of both The SBL Cup and The Taylor Trophy. If they lose, they then remain the holders of The SBL Cup for the following twelve months and the winners retain The Taylor Trophy. Whoever are the holders of The Taylor Trophy are exempt from The SBL Cup for the forthcoming season.
Taylor Trophy - 6th June 2008
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
A close match with a very high standard of badminton.
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| Winners - Masters |
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| Losing Finalists - Hitchin Town |
The SBL Cup is a knock-out team tournament beginning in September with the final in May. Every team is eligible to enter.
The teams who are knocked-out in the first round go forward to a Plate Competition.
SBL Cup Final - 16th May 2008
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre
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| SBL Cup Winners - Hitchin Town |
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| Runners Up - St. Johns |
| SBL Plate - Played on the same night as the Cup |
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| Plate Winners - Academy |
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| Plate Runners Up - Strings A |
Mixed Doubles Tournament - 8th March 2008
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
A very well attended tournament and thanks to all those that played.
| Group A Winners |
Jon Pancutt & Heather Tyrrell |
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| Group A Runners Up |
Terry Hagan & Derek Cox |
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| Group B Winners | Steve Kemp & Ali Worsley |
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| Group B Runners Up |
Chris Otyehel & Charlotte Green |
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| Group C Winners | Francesca Kenley & Thomas Kwok |
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| Group C Runners Up | Natalie Gregson & Matt Purdie |
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Mens Doubles - 26th January 2008
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre.
Another very successful tournament with a large entry from all four divisions.
| Group 1 Winners | Gareth Edmonds & Matthew Pocock |
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| Group 1 Runners Up | Phil Skinner & Ben Vranjkovic |
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| Group2 Winners |
Chris Otyehel & Andrew Hobbs |
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| Group 2 Runner Up |
Mark Cook & Mun Woun Liu |
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| Group 3 Winners |
Stuart Barr & John Thompson |
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| Group 3 Runners Up |
Murray Lawson & Thomas Kwok |
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Mens Singles - 3rd November 2007.
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre
It was a very successful mens singles tournament with participants from all 4 divisions. We were pleased to see so many enthusiastic youngsters with a very high standard of play throughout. Hopefully this will become a regular event in our calendar.
Division 1 |
Derek Cox (right) & Matthew Pocock |
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| Division 2 Winner & Runner Up |
Stuart Elms (right) & Adrian Yuen |
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| Junior Winner & Runner Up |
John Elms (right) & Connor Bambrick |
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Juniors - 6th October 2007.
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre
The SBL's second Junior Tournament was a great success. The standard of play was very high and all matches played in a very good spirit.
Thank you to all the coaches, parents and helpers on the day.
There were twenty-one boys split into three groups, ages ranging from 10 to 18, and a girls group of five (unfortunately, we had some late drop-outs due to illness).
| THE DENISE PEAT PRIZE | won by Renu Dhall (age 15) for her good nature and effort | |
Girls Group: Winner: Runner Up: Anna Collis
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Boys Group A: |
Winner - Matthew Purdie Runner up - David Cox
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| Boys Group B: | Winner - John Elms Runner up - Matt Edwards |
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| Boys Group C: | Winner - Jon Warner Runner Up - Anthony Chai |
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Tournaments in 2006/07
- Juniors
JUNIOR TOURNAMENT 2006
Held at Shephall Leisure Centre 7th October 2006
The SBL's first Junior Tournament was a great success. The standard of play was exceptional but more importantly, the manner in which it was played was a credit to all the players and their coaches.
There were two boys groups: six in group A, eight in group B and a girls group of six.
THE DENISE PEAT PRIZE
was won by Steven Barnes (age 12) for his overall ability, good nature, support of his partners and tireless enthusiasm to keep running all afternoon.
Results of groups:
Girls: Winner - Laura Bygrave
Runner up - Gemma Sheldrake
Boys Group A: Winner - Phil Skinner
Runner up - James Hewitt
Group B: Winner - Josh Ashby
Runners up - John Elms
























































































