Badminton Bonanza at Scotstoun, Glasgow

[tangodoll]

I travelled up to this Bonanza from Kent and it was worth every penny spent. Great competition and friendly competitors. Did anyone else play in this tournament? and what did you think? PS: Was it you 'Mr McBride' in the black 'badders' t'shirt I saw playing singles??

[Phil McBride]

Yes, I was having a good time. I especially liked the part of the day where the events were running approx 2 hours late becasue of slight administration difficulties and also because I kept unplugging the PA system so only one name was heard over the speaker system :D

I don't know how many people have seen me coaching and playing in it and have come to this site because of wearing it.

Sponsorship deal site support? ;)

[tango]

Alas the idea regarding the t'shirt has only just dawned on me because I'm reading the tournament competitor list. I would have said 'hello' if i'd of realised.

Yes the PA bit was a bit funny. I kept getting caught out, they announced me for singles when I was in the middle of my mixed doubles!!? Hey, instead of tinkering, you should have fixed it!! Although a bit out of place in that plush 'new' centre.

BTW, how'd you get away with 'social' when you're a talent - I saw the 'social' standard and thought myself brave entering the 'league' section!?!

Oh well, maybe see you in Edinburgh in September in the 'social' section?!! :)

[Phil McBride]

My doubles partner is a social player and I had to enter after vowing never to do it again, the funny thing is I never get out of the pools :(

The last guy to win the social singles plays in my club and after he won he was on cloud nine until I wiped the floor with him in 2 straight games :confused:

The problem with the organisation (and that one was the best yet) is that you do get called when you are on, the first one I played in Edinburgh I was on playing singles and got called for my second, finished the first went straight on to the second and was called to play the third.

I think the brass have it in for me.

September in Edinburgh is a possibility, it's usually on a Saturday in Meadowbank. The bonus is there is a McDonalds over the road from it and a pub just down the street :cool:


There are a few others on this site that were playing, a couple for the first time as well.

[tango]

aaahh Phil, I watched that game and it was very good.. i found it hard to believe they were 'social' players!! I hope you let him be really happy for a couple of days before stealing his thunder!! McDonald's and public house in the same sentence - hey, this is a family site!!

[Phil McBride]

We normally go for the McDonalds on the way to the pub, since they started this "doubles in the morning" idea because it always over ran in the afternoon slot and it was keeping people till 8.00-9.00 they changed it to first thing in the morning, oh well it warms you up for the singles in the afternoon.

The main problem is that you have to sit about if you are not playing the mixed and sometimes the wait is about 4 hours :(

The odd thing was when I beat the guy who won the last one he came up to me when he beat me about 2 weeks ago and said "what was different from the last time, you won so easily! I've got a new racket - that must be it"

Some people eh :rolleyes:

[kfw8664]

This is the reply I got from the SBU when asked when the next proposed Bonanza will be


Kevin

The next Bonanza is scheduled to go ahead on Sunday 5 September at the
Grangemouth Sports Centre, Grangemouth. All previous competitors will
be sent out an entry form when they are available and you will also be
able to download the form from our website www.badmintonscotland.org.uk

Regards
Jennifer


Hope to see loads of people there

K

[Phil McBride]

Grangemouth - No way.

And what are you doing on the net and not playing this evening?

And what happened to that sponsorship deal site support?

[kfw8664]

And what about you, you should be playing too


Anyway I thought the Bonanza was good but I think a few rule changes are in order although it would make it an even longer day, In the pools I think more than one person or couple should get throgh as this will allow the best 2 players or couples to compete in the final, rather than it being the luck of the draw, i.e if you are the 2nd best player there and you happen to draw the best player in your pool you are effectively out.....

What do you think phil, you may get a chance to get out the group stage for a change

[Phil McBride]

And what about you, you should be playing too


Anyway I thought the Bonanza was good but I think a few rule changes are in order although it would make it an even longer day, In the pools I think more than one person or couple should get throgh as this will allow the best 2 players or couples to compete in the final, rather than it being the luck of the draw, i.e if you are the 2nd best player there and you happen to draw the best player in your pool you are effectively out.....

What do you think phil, you may get a chance to get out the group stage for a change

No I think you have to win all your games to get through, the problem is that even in the "social" leagues there are some sleepers who have either won before and are meant to go into the "league & tournament" section or some people who are just intent on winning at all costs. I think there are far too many free courts at times, the last time I had to wait about 2 hours to get my first doubles called, but I do have to say that this one was the best organised yet.

Normally there are people who get bye's straight into the final, the last guy I played in the singles always seems to be in that group :eek:

Other than that the S.B.U. do a great job, sponsorship deal S.B.U. ? :rolleyes:

P.S. It looks like I got a bye into the final and got beat of a tournament player:

http://www.scotbadminton.demon.co.uk/resultsjun03bonanza.htm

[kfw8664]

No I think you have to win all your games to get through, the problem is that even in the "social" leagues there are some sleepers who have either won before and are meant to go into the "league & tournament" section or some people who are just intent on winning at all costs. I think there are far too many free courts at times, the last time I had to wait about 2 hours to get my first doubles called, but I do have to say that this one was the best organised yet.

Normally there are people who get bye's straight into the final, the last guy I played in the singles always seems to be in that group :eek:

Other than that the S.B.U. do a great job, sponsorship deal S.B.U. ? :rolleyes:


Your right the SBU do a graet job, but you are effectively saying it is the luck of the draw to get to the final,

And as far as bye's are concerned we need to work harder promoting it for more people to enter

[tango]

well the tango doll will be doing her darnd'st to get to edinburgh. it's closer to kent than glasgow!! see you there.

[kfw8664]

Dear All

I got my entry form in the post this morning and Grangemouth on the 5th sept it is no longer the proposed date and venue it is the actual date and venue for the next Bonanza

Hope to see everyone there

Look forward to seeing you Tango and of course Phil will be wearing the Badders.com T-Shirt :D

[Phil McBride]

Dear All

I got my entry form in the post this morning and Grangemouth on the 5th sept it is no longer the proposed date and venue it is the actual date and venue for the next Bonanza

Hope to see everyone there

Look forward to seeing you Tango and of course Phil will be wearing the Badders.com T-Shirt :D

As the great Kenny Dalglish put it "Maybe's aye, maybe's naw"

[Phil McBride]

Anyone playing the Bonanza in the N.I.A. Birmingham on the 14th and 15th August?

I am tempted, a bit of social singles wouldn't go amiss :D

[eddykid]

Phil,

No going over the other side and punching people now...

Remeber what I told you...

How's the grip going, have you got the Tefal look erased yet....

[Phil McBride]

Phil,

No going over the other side and punching people now...

Well that's up to me innit! Just depends if anyone flicks a shuttle at me ;)

Remeber what I told you...

Sorry........getting old, memory going a bit. Can you please reiterate?

How's the grip going, have you got the Tefal look erased yet....

Well "Tefal" is kind of in fasion at the moment especially if married with Teflon or titanium, since others use those slippy strings in cojunction with the full "tefal" setup, I shall stick with my abraisive brand and try and keep up with the technology and "evolve" to the full "tefal" standard of others, but it's always good being an individual and trying out the whole pronation thing.

Thanks for the interest Ted.

[eddykid]

Not a problem Phil, it is my pleasure.

I am still concerned that the anger is coming through in you Phil.

I strongly suggest that you get some help for your anger and the grip.

Look at things in a more positive way Phil and you may improve your standard.

[Phil McBride]

Not a problem Phil, it is my pleasure.

I am still concerned that the anger is coming through in you Phil.

I strongly suggest that you get some help for your anger and the grip.

Look at things in a more positive way Phil and you may improve your standard.

Well you have a very good and pertinant point there Eddy, concern is warranted but unjustified. As far as the anger thing it's usually ok until someone flicks a shuttle at me in a disgruntled fasion but I'm learning to cope with the bad manners of others and see and realise that no everyone has manners, we can't all realise what our actions do to the pstche of others!

As for the grip I'm still working at it and am trying slight variation(s) on each shot to see how they work for me and if they are beneficial in my game (bad though the level is), as others have commented "we live and learn" well those of us that are smart enough do.

Positivity is all well and good but should I be the one who sets realistic goals and achieves them or should I set ones whgich are just beyond my grasp in that elusive search for perfection knowing full well it is beyond my reach?

Any advice Ted?

[eddykid]

Phil,
Coming to terms with other peoples behaviour is a cop out.

that just puts the blame on someone else.

You probably won't have any players that will play with soon if this temper rises.

It has something to do with your grip I am sure as you show signs of deep frustration in you.

Just remember Phil Not everyone can have an overhead like mine so chill yourself winston.......

Except that it ain't goin to get better and enjoy the frying pan strokes.

otherwise you might meet an opponent who knows how to throttle you with his frying pan before you do...

[Phil McBride]

Phil,
Coming to terms with other peoples behaviour is a cop out.

that just puts the blame on someone else.

You probably won't have any players that will play with soon if this temper rises.

It has something to do with your grip I am sure as you show signs of deep frustration in you.

Just remember Phil Not everyone can have an overhead like mine so chill yourself winston.......

Except that it ain't goin to get better and enjoy the frying pan strokes.

otherwise you might meet an opponent who knows how to throttle you with his frying pan before you do...

Actually coming to terms with other peoples behaviour teaches the individual that he can adapt thought process' and can control the constants and does not need to worry about the vairiables which they have no way of influencing. There is no need to transfer blame to others we should just use that which we can control or you can try to influence in order to modify. No?

There are few who will play with me at the moment, so I'm sure you can join the list of those that are not willing to lend a hand to an eager beginner/intermediate.

Well it is good that you are coming to terms with your overhead, but in order to comand complete control I would suggest spending less and your overheads will diminish and through time you will break even. If you need a loan please get in touch ;)

Throttling someone with a frying pan, how absurd.

When I asked for advice I meant of the relevant sort Ted.

Thanks for trying, I do appreciate the help.


So as I asked earlier, is anyone going to the Bonanza in the N.I.A. ?

[eddykid]

Phil,
Ok now it is absurd that one should throttle you.

Funny that as I remember you saying that you would punch someone if they hit the shuttle under the net at you.

So someone else throttling you is now absurd......

Mmm ok maybe you have other problems and issues here that might need tablets to sort out rather than just basic coaching with the grip.

The kid is always here Phil to help and Advise.

And Groner off course your best friend......

[Phil McBride]

Hit the shuttle at me?

Was it not flick it at my feet after a rally in a ignorant and bad mannered way?

Not just my memory that is somewhat waining!

I would expect people to try and hit the shuttle at the body during a game, I always thought it was a valid and good tactic. No?

And leave poor Grover alone.

[southernmonkey]

Phil my son,
Do you ever sleep?

As for groner the moaner, let the little boy suffer as he seems to like all the attention on here.

That's why he moans.
Laters Phil

The monkey

[Phil McBride]

Phil my son,
Do you ever sleep?

As for groner the moaner, let the little boy suffer as he seems to like all the attention on here.

That's why he moans.
Laters Phil

The monkey

Not last night, one of those restless ones I'm afraid :(

[tango]

in answer to YOUR question Phil, I was going to enter the Birmingham NIA tournament but because it's split across two days, I couldn't justify the cost! Anyway, I prefer going to Scotland so will be there in (August), September and October. Slightly non related question - Phil - where in central Glasgow can I play club badminton on a Sunday, Friday or Saturday please? You see I'll be in Glasgow for one Friday evening, all day Sunday and one Saturday evening. Cheers in advance!

[Vorpulus]

Threads always go off-topic when Phil's around. Just can't help but talk about his anger and grip.

[Phil McBride]

in answer to YOUR question Phil, I was going to enter the Birmingham NIA tournament but because it's split across two days, I couldn't justify the cost! Anyway, I prefer going to Scotland so will be there in (August), September and October. Slightly non related question - Phil - where in central Glasgow can I play club badminton on a Sunday, Friday or Saturday please? You see I'll be in Glasgow for one Friday evening, all day Sunday and one Saturday evening. Cheers in advance!

Where abouts are you staying? Postcode should suffice.

Are you doing Dans course in August?

[eddykid]

Phil,
Who is Dan.....

[Phil McBride]

Phil,
Who is Dan.....

Dan Travers, he does a week long training course in August around the Inverclyde area.

[eddykid]

Who is Dan Travers,

He sounds like a porn star.....

[Phil McBride]

Who is Dan Travers,

He sounds like a porn star.....

Silly me in responding thinking you were asking a pertinant question :o

[eddykid]

No I am serious Scotty, who is Dan Travers...

Never heard of him

[tango]

In answer to YOUR question Phil, yes I will be attending the week long course at Inverclyde and will be staying in the accommodation there.
In answer to YOUR question 'eddykid' - Daniel Travers is an extremely talented player and has represented Scotland many times.

[Vorpulus]

>>
Daniel Travers is an extremely talented player and has represented Scotland many times.
>>

Very suspicious indeed. A 'talented player'? I won't ask for further details about that, but he's represented Scotland many times? There's an international competition for the most talented player? That's outrageous.

[Phil McBride]

Ah Vorpy, you crack me up at times!

[southernmonkey]

From Scotland.

A talented player from Scotland, are you having a laugh.

I have heard of kevin Scotty but let's not go over board now boys and girls.

Talent in scotland, and there was me hook line and sinker geezers.

You had me there sons of Scotland.

The Monkey

[Phil McBride]

You had me there sons of Scotland.

The Monkey

I think it's only me since all the squad players are banned from posting by a coach

[Phil McBride]

in answer to YOUR question Phil, I was going to enter the Birmingham NIA tournament but because it's split across two days, I couldn't justify the cost! Anyway, I prefer going to Scotland so will be there in (August), September and October. Slightly non related question - Phil - where in central Glasgow can I play club badminton on a Sunday, Friday or Saturday please? You see I'll be in Glasgow for one Friday evening, all day Sunday and one Saturday evening. Cheers in advance!

There is a club in the south side of Glasgow not far from the National Academy where the Bonanza was held, it's Called the Cockburn centre and you'll know the address from where you send your applications to for the Bonanza's. It's just along on Govan Road after the Southern General hospital. So you can't miss it.

Depending where you are staying the travel varies and the best route is probably to get a taxi because the public transport on Sundays sucks big time! Taxi fare should be about £8-10 from the city centre, if you need the number of a private firm get in touch.The club runs from 6.30pm - 9.00pm and has a mix of levels.

At the moment there is nothing on a Friday or Saturday that I know of, Kevin - any input?


I have filled in my application for the Bonanza in Grangemouth and have hitched a lift, wahey :D

[tango]

Thank you for your response Phil. Kevin has been in touch and helped me out also. I will be staying in Largs so public transport it is. I am quite tolerant and so I'll risk it. I had to use the buses when I went to the Scotstoun tournament and that was fine so I'm quietly confident! ha!ha!

PS: I'm just researching accommodation in Grangemouth and travel to inverness.

See you both in August!

The Tango Doll

[Phil McBride]

Just checked National rail and the train runs from Largs to get you into Glasgow

Depart Largs: 16:53
Arrive Glasgow: 17:58
Changes: 0
Duration: 1h:05m

The club finishes at 9.00 and the train back through to Largs

Depart Glasgow: 21:40
Arrive Largs: 22:45
Changes: 0
Duration: 1h:05m

I got the times for Sunday trains, dont know about the Friday or Saturday since I have not found a club for you yet :(

Once you get off the train in Glasgow Central you can go out into Union Street and walk across the road and down until you get to the bus stop just at the door of what used to be HMV (now empty, directly across the road is the Rennie Mackintosh Hotel) and get on an Arriva service 23 - Erskine, or 24 - Nethercraigs/Paisley. They take you the direct route to the Cockburn centre, once you are at the main gate of the hospital there is one bus stop about 100m after it, the next one along is outside the sewage works next to the hospital, you will then see a speed camera, get up and the next stop is yours, just before the last corner on Govan Road,walk about 50 metres, take a left onto Bogmoor Place and you'll see the big blue gate. Go in the gate and take a left as you pass the car park and the door is about 10 -20 metres on your left.

[Vorpulus]

They take you the direct route to the Cockburn centre, once you are at the main gate of the hospital...

Women and transexuals only, Phil?

[tango]

thank you very much for the help Phil. I have the train timetable but was going to research the buses later on. That's saved me some time!! I will be there and am looking forward to a warm up play before my week long course!!
Thanks again and see you both at the end of August.