County Open - Season 2006-2007 - 27/01/07

Still winning trophies - Bella Mackay

This season's round of Caithness Badminton Association county competitions climaxed at the weekend with the annual open championships at Thurso Games Hall.

Numbers were down on last year which meant the mens singles was spilt into two leagues while the ladies singles and level doubles were played on a round-robin basis. Only the mixed adopted the traditional knock-out format. The general view was that despite the low entry, the overall quality was up.

The mixed event provided a further memorable success for mother-and-son pairing Isobel and Mark Mackay. Isobel's tight net play and pinpoint returns of short serves complemented Mark's exemplary court coverage and consistent shot-making.

They faced Carole Mowat and John Durrand in a three set final. Isobel and Mark took the first before being pegged back in a tense second. They raced clear in the decider to repeat their last success of five years ago. Mark did not drop a set in the singles though he was fully extended in the final where he got home after two very tight sets versus defending champion John Durrand. John had revenge in the doubles where he and Sam Campbell retained their title after edging out Mark and partner Andy Nicolson in the key round-robin tussle.

Carole Mowat held on to her singles title, with up-and-coming junior Donna Majilton running her the closest.

Carole and Casey Sangster meanwhile won all their four games to extend their long run of success in the level doubles.

report from Jane Grant

Results

• Ladies Singles - Carole Mowat
• Mens Singles - Mark Mackay
• Ladies Doubles - Carole Mowat & Casey Sangster
• Mens Doubles - John Durrand & Sam Campbell
• Mixed Doubles - Mark Mackay & Isabel Mackay
  • Plate Winner - Mark Jones & Pauline Gunn

Photos

Ladies Final - Donna & Carole	Mens Final - John & Mark

Ladies Doubles - Carole & Casey - Pam & Jane

Mens Doubles - Sam & John - Mark & Andy

Mixed Doubles final - Mark & Bella - Carole & John

Mixed Doubles Plate - Mark & Pauline - Lindsay & Andy

Ladies Doubles action

Mens Doubles action

Mens Doubles action

Mens Doubles action

Mixed Doubles action

Mixed Doubles action - Rubber Johnny has trouble with the c*ck (shuttle)...

Mixed Doubles plate action - Mark flying high.....

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