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COVID-19 UPDATE:

 
From Wednesday 18th March 2020 ALL matches due to be played are to be POSTPONED in light of the Government's recommendations. This will be reviewed by the Committee by Tuesday 14th April 2020.
 
Following on from the recent Committee meeting, it has been decided to postpone all remaining matches until the 15th May 2020.
 
 
The Summer Social/Presentation on June 13th has been cancelled by Phoenix in line with the current Government Guidelines. Further information about alternative dates will be posted in due course.  
 

A Message from the Chairman of Badminton Sheffield.

 
We are in the throes of a world-wide situation not experienced in decades. We (your committee) have taken the step of shutting down the league in line with government recommendations and for the safety of all our members.
 
In past years it had been reported that we have an underfunded and poorly resourced NHS, however when Covid 19 struck our NHS staff stepped up to the mark and are performing magnificently under harsh conditions. We should all be grateful and support them where possible. Even if this just means social distancing, Other services have also shown a similar commitment such as care home workers, ambulance staff and shop workers to name just a few. We thank them all.
 
In a Skype committee meeting a week ago we made the decision to suspend season 2019 / 2020 until the situation becomes clearer. This decision is being renewed periodically but we do not intend to resume until at least the middle of May 2020.
 
When the government decides it is safe to resume, the committee will make a decision as to how (if at all) we proceed with the season. We would like to complete the fixtures, if possible, but at the moment we have to consider the safety and well-being of all players and their families. As we are 5 months through a 7 month season it does not seem fair that we cancel this season. If it is not possible to complete all or most of the outstanding fixtures we will decide at that time how we deal with promotions and relegations for next season. Players and clubs have worked too hard to just have this season cancelled with the number of fixtures outstanding. We do not intend this Covid 19 to defeat us, as sportsmen and women we fight until the very end.
 
Anne has kindly offered to stay as Match Secretary for the remainder of this season when she will completely hand over the post to Praf for 2020 / 2021 onwards. Andrew will keep you all informed as the situation develops in e mails direct to your club representatives.
 
In the meantime, please look after yourselves, your families and others, stay well and we will get through this together.
 
Best wishes,

Alan Barber

Chairman Badminton Sheffield.