Social badminton competitive and at times tactical

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

Replacement players were easy to find for Round 4 play in the twilight badminton doubles at the Badminton Centre last Thursday.

Games were competitive, although scores were higher than in previous weeks.

It was good to see another draw, with some astute tactical play on show.

Results: Tina & Rubi def Moa Hunters 25-16; def “Should be at the Pub!!!” 24-16; def Knightmares 28-12.

TK Folden def Racketeers 31-18; def “Should be at the Pub!!!” 30-15.

The Knights def “We should join you!” 29-14.

“What’s up Cuz” def TK Folden 33-20; def “We should join you!” 32-12.

Racketeers def Moa Hunters 30-25; def Knightmares 24-22.

Knightmares drew with Susan & Kim 22-all.

Moa Hunters def Cynthia & Ema 23-22.

Susan & Kim def Cynthia & Ema 21-14; def “We should join you!” 26-17.

Salt’npepper def Cynthia & Ema 29-22; def The Knights 32-17; def Susan & Kim 28-20.

Kents def “Should be at the Pub!!!” 37-20; def “What’s up Cuz” 39-18; def The Knights 25-18.

Draw for tomorrow —The format for the night will be a Yankee tournament. All players are asked to be at the Badminton Centre ready to play at 6pm. After the matches a quick prizegiving will be held.

If you are unavailable to play, let Linda White know by cellphone (027 264 8660) or email (whiterere1@gmail.com).