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An update from the Chairman of Badminton Sheffield.

 
Proposals for the next season
 
I hope all are safe and staying well.
 
In our last meeting, earlier in July, the committee have been monitoring the situation since the announcement of some restrictions finally being ‘lifted’ on the 19th. July and the ‘return to normality’. With the prospect that league play can commence this next season the committee has assumed that the leagues will be able to re-form, as hoped, for season 2021 / 2022.
 
With the prospect that we may be allowed to start playing later this year the committee has assumed that the league may be able to re-commence, as hoped, for season 2021 / 2022.
 
Restrictions, as advised by The Government and Badminton England, will provide us with guidance as the situation develops. In particular how we approach match play, venue facilities, and the close proximity of others. Badminton England have guidelines on their website, which they review periodically.
 
To this end, we have arranged for our AGM on Thursday the 16th. September at Phoenix Sports and Social Club starting at 7.30pm. Dependent on the restrictions at the dates we will advise clubs of the format and attendance (if then acceptable.) Andrew Bennett will be in touch with all clubs should the situation change over the coming months.
 
The Fixture Meeting will be on Tuesday 28th. September again at Phoenix at 7.00 pm. It is recommended that fixtures are not commenced until midd October but this will be left up to the participating clubs. We may extend the season in May 2022 if the late start causes problems.
 
Andrew has sent e-mails to all the clubs laying out our requirements.
 
We intend that the league positions agreed for the end of season 2019 / 2020 will be in place for next season. We need clubs to ascertain their club intentions and let us know as soon as possible the teams they intend to submit.
 
This will be dependent on a large number of our clubs securing their venues, in particular those who use school premises.
 
If any club has questions or needs any issues considering please send an e-mail to Andrew Bennett who will bring any items not considered to our attention.
 
In the meantime, stay safe, and let us hope we can see each other on court soon.
 
Best wishes,

Alan Barber

Chairman Badminton Sheffield.