BLUEBELL WOOD BRITISH RACKETBALL OPEN - report and results
The Bluebell Wood British Racketball Open was new to the UK-Racketball 2021 calendar, and it certainly didn’t disappoint! The tournament saw some 150 entrants representing 66 clubs from England, Scotland, Jersey, Cornwall, and Portugal, with the youngest being 13 and the oldest player 78!
This event could not take place without the support of sponsors The Templand Group, financially supporting the tournament and further promoting the charity Bluebell Wood. Bluebell Wood provides hospice care to children and young adults with serious illnesses, making the lives of these patients as fulfilling and enjoyable as possible during such tough times for families relying almost entirely on public support to do so.
This event could not take place without the support of sponsors The Templand Group, financially supporting the tournament and further promoting the charity Bluebell Wood. Bluebell Wood provides hospice care to children and young adults with serious illnesses, making the lives of these patients as fulfilling and enjoyable as possible during such tough times for families relying almost entirely on public support to do so.
The Bluebell Wood British Racketball Open saw the return of many familiar faces to the UK Racketball Series, as well as some famous newcomers looking to upset the established order. After a strong performance in August, Nationals Champion Amber Marshall was second seed in a draw packed with talent. With a strong performance in round one, Marshall looked set to continue her form into the British Open, but a semi-final clash with 3/4 seed Fiona Moverly ended her hopes of doing the double. Moverly went on to contest the title with number one seed Sarah-Jane Perry, who prevailed 3/2 in a 57-minute final.
In the men’s open, 10-time National Champion Tim Vail headed a draw stacked with talent, including 2021 Nationals finalist Luke Bishop and none other than 3-time World Squash Champion and 10-time National Squash Champion, Nick Matthew. The first round saw most of the seeds making it through, with Billy Jones upsetting 5/8 seed Hamish Falconer in 3 tight games and Alexis Smith, another 5/8 seed, withdrawing due to a hamstring injury.
In the men’s open, 10-time National Champion Tim Vail headed a draw stacked with talent, including 2021 Nationals finalist Luke Bishop and none other than 3-time World Squash Champion and 10-time National Squash Champion, Nick Matthew. The first round saw most of the seeds making it through, with Billy Jones upsetting 5/8 seed Hamish Falconer in 3 tight games and Alexis Smith, another 5/8 seed, withdrawing due to a hamstring injury.
The semi-finals saw Tim face a strong challenge from Nick Mulvey, the latter coming back from 5/11 in the first game to take the second by a convincing 11/3 margin. With the match finely poised, Tim drew on his experience to close out the next two 11/7, 11/5 to reach yet another final in the UK Racketball series. In the second semi-final, Hallamshire hero Nick Matthew took on one of the form players of the series, Luke Bishop. Nick raced out the blocks to take the first 11/6, before overcoming a strong challenge from Luke in the second to take a tight 14/12. The shift in momentum was a signal of what was to come, however, as Luke used the crowd support to take the third 11/9 and send the match to a decider with a big statement - winning 11/2 in the fourth. The final game swung back and forth, before Nick eventually closed out 11/8, winning 3/2 and setting up a final with Tim.
Sunday’s final was a tense affair between the top 2 seeds. Tim took the first 11/8, which was followed by a huge second game with both players having opportunities to close it out. Tim eventually took it 13/11, which would prove crucial in an already tight match. Nick got on the board in the third, taking it 11/8, before Tim closed out the 68-minute match 11/6 in the fourth to take home the trophy for the inaugural edition of the British Racketball Open.
‘I’m very privileged to have won the maiden British Open title. To beat Nick at his home club was never going to be easy. The gallery was full to the brim and I hope everyone enjoyed such an exciting match. The club and Mark put on a fantastic tournament and I hope to be back for many more’ - Tim Vail, Bluebell Wood British Racketball Open Champion 2021.
Sunday’s final was a tense affair between the top 2 seeds. Tim took the first 11/8, which was followed by a huge second game with both players having opportunities to close it out. Tim eventually took it 13/11, which would prove crucial in an already tight match. Nick got on the board in the third, taking it 11/8, before Tim closed out the 68-minute match 11/6 in the fourth to take home the trophy for the inaugural edition of the British Racketball Open.
‘I’m very privileged to have won the maiden British Open title. To beat Nick at his home club was never going to be easy. The gallery was full to the brim and I hope everyone enjoyed such an exciting match. The club and Mark put on a fantastic tournament and I hope to be back for many more’ - Tim Vail, Bluebell Wood British Racketball Open Champion 2021.
We had strong entries across all age groups and grades, and once again the camaraderie within the racketball community was evident throughout. We’ve picked out some of the highlights below.
The biggest draws on the day were the O55s and O60s. The O55s final was won by local legend Murray Scott, hitting some amazing kills to take it 11/6 in the fifth against 1 seed Patrick Osbourne. The O60s featured another marathon final, Chris Davey winning 3/1 against 1 seed Mike Phillips in a match which featured 3 tie-breaks. Chris Morris continued the theme of tight finals, the number 1 seed defeating Robert Hambrook 11/8 in the fifth. David Gouldby took the O45s title, beating the 1 seed Nicholas Staunton 11/7 in the fifth, while the O65s final saw a grudge-match between two South-West based players, Andrew Mitchell and Graham Holmes. 1 seed Mitchell eventually took the title, with another fifth-game win. The O70s final saw the 2019 series champion, Ian Graham, continue his run of good form to take the title without dropping a game.
In the doubles, Tom Phipps and David Herron took home the men’s title while Fiona Moverly and Paul Norton won the mixed category - the Hull pair dropping just one game during a highly competitive tournament with a fantastic atmosphere.In the Women’s O55s, Lesley Sturgess won some close matches on her way to the title, with strong performances from all competitors making for another tight draw.
The first of what we hope will be many British Racketball Opens was a huge success, thanks in no small part to the excellent spirit of everyone involved and fiercely contested matches throughout the tournament. We hope to see you all again next year, as Racketball continues to go from strength to strength in the UK.
The biggest draws on the day were the O55s and O60s. The O55s final was won by local legend Murray Scott, hitting some amazing kills to take it 11/6 in the fifth against 1 seed Patrick Osbourne. The O60s featured another marathon final, Chris Davey winning 3/1 against 1 seed Mike Phillips in a match which featured 3 tie-breaks. Chris Morris continued the theme of tight finals, the number 1 seed defeating Robert Hambrook 11/8 in the fifth. David Gouldby took the O45s title, beating the 1 seed Nicholas Staunton 11/7 in the fifth, while the O65s final saw a grudge-match between two South-West based players, Andrew Mitchell and Graham Holmes. 1 seed Mitchell eventually took the title, with another fifth-game win. The O70s final saw the 2019 series champion, Ian Graham, continue his run of good form to take the title without dropping a game.
In the doubles, Tom Phipps and David Herron took home the men’s title while Fiona Moverly and Paul Norton won the mixed category - the Hull pair dropping just one game during a highly competitive tournament with a fantastic atmosphere.In the Women’s O55s, Lesley Sturgess won some close matches on her way to the title, with strong performances from all competitors making for another tight draw.
The first of what we hope will be many British Racketball Opens was a huge success, thanks in no small part to the excellent spirit of everyone involved and fiercely contested matches throughout the tournament. We hope to see you all again next year, as Racketball continues to go from strength to strength in the UK.
Bluebell Wood British Racketball Open 2021 Results
Please see below for the final results of the Bluebell Wood British Racketball Open by grade.
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Draws and schedule update 14th october
This will be the last update online. Any future withdrawals and players will be contacted directly
BLUEBELL WOOD BRITISH OPEN SCHEDULE AND COURT TIMES
Open the below document to see how to read the schedule and make sure that you are on at the right time.
The schedule for all courts is below. Further down the page you will see each individual grades PDF and timings.
The following two files have the court timings for the day. You will be able to see your matches but also when other games are on and it will help you to plan regarding which match is on before you on the day. Make sure that the timings in the files below match the timings in the main PDF draws.
The schedule for all courts is below. Further down the page you will see each individual grades PDF and timings.
The following two files have the court timings for the day. You will be able to see your matches but also when other games are on and it will help you to plan regarding which match is on before you on the day. Make sure that the timings in the files below match the timings in the main PDF draws.
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DRAWS and schedule update 8th october
these draws are now out of date
The schedules for the Bluebell Wood British Racketball Open are now online. Please see below for courts and times for each draw.
BLUEBELL WOOD BRITISH OPEN schedule and court times
Open the below document to see how to read the schedule and make sure that you are on at the right time.
The schedule for all courts is below. Further down the page you will see each individual grades PDF and timings.
The schedule for all courts is below. Further down the page you will see each individual grades PDF and timings.
The following two files have the court timings for the day. You will be able to see your matches but also when other games are on and it will help you to plan regarding which match is on before you on the day. Make sure that the timings in the files below match the timings in the main PDF draws.
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BLUEBELL WOOD BRITISH RACKETBALL OPEN - Draws - 6th of October
The draws for the Bluebell Wood British Racketball Open are now online. Please see below for the grades and their respective draws.
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BLUEBELL WOOD BRITISH RACKETBALL OPEN - seeding list
The seeding’s are now online (PDF link below). Please read the information below regarding draw format and schedule.
The draws will be released on Wednesday 6th October.
Some grades have been merged to ensure everyone gets their fair share of Racketball over the weekend, in these instances the trophies will still be awarded for the grade entered. For example the boys grades have been merged with the B grade event, however there will still be a trophy up for grabs for the winners out of the boys. This same rule will be applied when calculating series ranking points.
The draws will be released on Wednesday 6th October.
Some grades have been merged to ensure everyone gets their fair share of Racketball over the weekend, in these instances the trophies will still be awarded for the grade entered. For example the boys grades have been merged with the B grade event, however there will still be a trophy up for grabs for the winners out of the boys. This same rule will be applied when calculating series ranking points.
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Bluebell Wood British Racketball Open - Entry List 1st october
Open the PDF below to see the current entry list for this event. Entries have been extended until the end of Sunday 3rd of October so if you know anyone who is interested in competing in the first ever British Racketball Open send them the link to this page or alternatively they can email Mark - [email protected]
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There will be lots more entries over the course of this week so if you are in a grade that at the moment doesn't have many entries don't worry. If entries are low for certain grades then you will be offered a full refund or to merge into a bigger grade for more matches and a great weekends Racketball!
Bluebell Wood British Racketball Open - Introduction
The British Racketball Open is a new event to the UK-Racketball Series and further details will be released over the next few weeks. Make sure that you put these dates in your diary as this is an event not to be missed!
Hosted at world renowned squash and tennis club, Hallamshire, this tournament includes a record number of grades in the hope of becoming the biggest racketball tournament in the world. The British Open, taking place in Autumn, will incorporate a doubles grade for the for the first time in the history of a major racketball event. The tournament is expected to attract players from all over the UK as well as those overseas making it a truly global event.
This event could not take place without the support of sponsors The Templand Group, financially supporting the tournament to further promote the charity Bluebell Wood. Bluebell Wood is a charity providing hospice care to children and young adults with serious illnesses. Bluebell wood looks to make the lives of these patients as fulfilling and enjoyable during such tough times for families relying almost entirely on public support to do so.
There will be a competitors and supporters party on the Saturday night in the club bar. More details to follow soon.
Hosted at world renowned squash and tennis club, Hallamshire, this tournament includes a record number of grades in the hope of becoming the biggest racketball tournament in the world. The British Open, taking place in Autumn, will incorporate a doubles grade for the for the first time in the history of a major racketball event. The tournament is expected to attract players from all over the UK as well as those overseas making it a truly global event.
This event could not take place without the support of sponsors The Templand Group, financially supporting the tournament to further promote the charity Bluebell Wood. Bluebell Wood is a charity providing hospice care to children and young adults with serious illnesses. Bluebell wood looks to make the lives of these patients as fulfilling and enjoyable during such tough times for families relying almost entirely on public support to do so.
There will be a competitors and supporters party on the Saturday night in the club bar. More details to follow soon.
Main Tournament Details
What: British Racketball Open
When: 16th/17th October
Where: Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club
Postcode: S11 8TA
Closing Date: Friday 2nd October (please note that this is two weeks before the event rather than the usual Series events one week)
Cost: £30.00 (includes top quality quick dry sublimated t-shirt)
Cost 2nd Grade: £10.00 (note that if you want to play the doubles as your second grade it will cost £10 per person, the website will not take this second payment but you will be able to pay on the day. Fill in both names and the doubles grade that you would like to play).
Covid Regulations: This event will comply fully with the Covid 19 regulations at the time of competition
When: 16th/17th October
Where: Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club
Postcode: S11 8TA
Closing Date: Friday 2nd October (please note that this is two weeks before the event rather than the usual Series events one week)
Cost: £30.00 (includes top quality quick dry sublimated t-shirt)
Cost 2nd Grade: £10.00 (note that if you want to play the doubles as your second grade it will cost £10 per person, the website will not take this second payment but you will be able to pay on the day. Fill in both names and the doubles grade that you would like to play).
Covid Regulations: This event will comply fully with the Covid 19 regulations at the time of competition
Grades
Men’s Championship
Men’s B Grade Championship
Men's O35 Championship
Men’s O40 Championship
Men’s O45 Championship
Men’s O50 Championship
Men’s O55 Championship
Men’s O60 Championship
Men’s O65 Championship
Men’s O70 Championship
Men’s O75 Championship
Men's O80 Championship
Women’s Championship
Women’s B Grade Championship
Women’s O35 Championship
Women's O40 Championship
Women’s O45 Championship
Women's O50 Championship
Women’s O55 Championships
Women’s O60 Championship
Women’s O65 Championship
Women’s O70 Championship
Women’s O75 Championship
Women’s O80 Championship
Juniors
Boy's Under 13
Boy's Under 15
Boy's Under 17
Boy's Under 19
Girl's Under 13
Girl's Under 15
Girls Under 17
Girls Under 19
Doubles
Open
Women’s
Over 40’s
Over 50’s
Over 60’s
Over 70’s
Mixed
Boy's Under 13
Boy's Under 15
Boy's Under 17
Boy's Under 19
Girl's Under 13
Girl's Under 15
Girls Under 17
Girls Under 19
Doubles
Open
Women’s
Over 40’s
Over 50’s
Over 60’s
Over 70’s
Mixed
You must be eligible to play in the event that you enter. The cut off date for age groups is the weekend of the competition. For example you must be 35 years old or older on 1st day of the competition to be eligible to play in the Over 35’s.
You can play in more than one grade but not more than two. If you do decide to play in two grades be aware that due to the infinite combination of different grade options the schedule will not be based around multiple grades. It is impossible to keep all players participating in multiple grades happy. Some of the players love have a break between matches, others like to have them back to back so that they don't get cold and then have to start again. Some players always want a much bigger break and get some food in the middle. Please be aware that playing in two grades might result in back to back matches or in you only having two hours between matches and not enough time to get proper food. If you decide to participate in two grades you need to be aware that you might have four matches in a day.
If you are unsure which category to enter please feel free to contact Mark Fuller directly on 07846067505 or email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to advise you.
Plate Competitions
We will run a plate competition for all categories. You need to inform the tournament organiser before the event starts if you do not wise to play in the plate. This will need to be done before the draws are done. At the latest straight after the event has closed on the 2nd of October.
You can play in more than one grade but not more than two. If you do decide to play in two grades be aware that due to the infinite combination of different grade options the schedule will not be based around multiple grades. It is impossible to keep all players participating in multiple grades happy. Some of the players love have a break between matches, others like to have them back to back so that they don't get cold and then have to start again. Some players always want a much bigger break and get some food in the middle. Please be aware that playing in two grades might result in back to back matches or in you only having two hours between matches and not enough time to get proper food. If you decide to participate in two grades you need to be aware that you might have four matches in a day.
If you are unsure which category to enter please feel free to contact Mark Fuller directly on 07846067505 or email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to advise you.
Plate Competitions
We will run a plate competition for all categories. You need to inform the tournament organiser before the event starts if you do not wise to play in the plate. This will need to be done before the draws are done. At the latest straight after the event has closed on the 2nd of October.
Prizes and T-Shirts
As part of your £30 entry each competitor will receive a free t-shirt.
Trophies will be given out to the winner and the runner up for each grade.
All British Open Championships winners and runner-up's will receive a trophy and will earn points towards the end of year Series prizes.
Main Grades Cash Prize
The men's and women's main grades will have cash prizes further details will be released soon.
Trophies will be given out to the winner and the runner up for each grade.
All British Open Championships winners and runner-up's will receive a trophy and will earn points towards the end of year Series prizes.
Main Grades Cash Prize
The men's and women's main grades will have cash prizes further details will be released soon.
Series Points
All competitors will win Series points that count towards their overall finishing position for the 2021 Series. This is the case if you win the event or lose in the first round. The number of points that you make is decided by your finishing position.
The top 10 points scores over the course of the Series will receive prizes at the last event of the Series the National Racketball Doubles. Click here for more info on the 2021 Series and prizes - https://www.uk-racketball.com/2021-series-rankings.html
More Information: email Mark Fuller [email protected] or call Mark on 07846 067505
All competitors will win Series points that count towards their overall finishing position for the 2021 Series. This is the case if you win the event or lose in the first round. The number of points that you make is decided by your finishing position.
The top 10 points scores over the course of the Series will receive prizes at the last event of the Series the National Racketball Doubles. Click here for more info on the 2021 Series and prizes - https://www.uk-racketball.com/2021-series-rankings.html
More Information: email Mark Fuller [email protected] or call Mark on 07846 067505
Bluebell Wood British Open Party
Hallamshire and UK-Racketball will be putting on a party on the Saturday night of the competition. More information to follow...
Referees
In the UK-Racketball Series all matches are refereed by the player who won the previous match on that court. The feedback on the Series events is that this works really well and therefore the same format will take place in The National Championships.
WINNERS WILL REFEREE THE NEXT MATCH ON THE COURT THEY HAVE JUST PLAYED ON.
If you are playing in multiple grades and have another match following on you will need to find someone who can referee for you. The best thing to do is to explain to your opponent the situation and see if he can help.
If you are unable to referee for any reason and are unable to find someone to help you please contact the desk as soon as you can.
This event will run well with you corporation.
In the UK-Racketball Series all matches are refereed by the player who won the previous match on that court. The feedback on the Series events is that this works really well and therefore the same format will take place in The National Championships.
WINNERS WILL REFEREE THE NEXT MATCH ON THE COURT THEY HAVE JUST PLAYED ON.
If you are playing in multiple grades and have another match following on you will need to find someone who can referee for you. The best thing to do is to explain to your opponent the situation and see if he can help.
If you are unable to referee for any reason and are unable to find someone to help you please contact the desk as soon as you can.
This event will run well with you corporation.
Dunlop Black Balls
The Dunlop double dot ball will be used for all grades. The feedback in the past has been very positive both for the Squash57 and Racketball Nationals. The Racketball ball is still a contentious issue in the UK with many different areas using different balls however the Dunlop Ball is quite a middle of the road ball so although it might not be ideal for everyone we feel that this is the best ball overall for the event.
The Dunlop double dot ball will be used for all grades. The feedback in the past has been very positive both for the Squash57 and Racketball Nationals. The Racketball ball is still a contentious issue in the UK with many different areas using different balls however the Dunlop Ball is quite a middle of the road ball so although it might not be ideal for everyone we feel that this is the best ball overall for the event.
Entry List, Draws and Schedules Release Dates
Friday 2nd October – 15 days before the event - Please make a note of this. The Nationals will close two weeks before the event. This is different to the normal time frame for UK-Racketball events.
Sunday 4th October – 13 days before the event - An entry list will be released on www.uk-racketball.com on the Monday before the event. If you have entered the event then please check on the Monday that your entry has been received and that you are on the list. If you should be on the list but are not then please email Mark Fuller [email protected] as soon as possible.
Wednesday 7th October – 10 days before the event – Draws and Schedules will be released on www.uk-racketball.com
Friday 2nd October – 15 days before the event - Please make a note of this. The Nationals will close two weeks before the event. This is different to the normal time frame for UK-Racketball events.
Sunday 4th October – 13 days before the event - An entry list will be released on www.uk-racketball.com on the Monday before the event. If you have entered the event then please check on the Monday that your entry has been received and that you are on the list. If you should be on the list but are not then please email Mark Fuller [email protected] as soon as possible.
Wednesday 7th October – 10 days before the event – Draws and Schedules will be released on www.uk-racketball.com
Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club Facilities
Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club is home of 3-time world squash champion Nick Matthew and 2012 Wimbledon Men's Double Champion Jonny Marray, Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club in Sheffield is one of the elite squash and racketball venues. Having co-hosted the British Junior Squash Open, the largest junior squash tournament in the world, Hallamshire will provide a fitting venue for such a sizeable and prestigious event.
The club has first class facilities including nine squash courts, eight outdoor tennis courts and four indoor courts. The club also hosts a modern gym and lovely bar area.
Practice courts are available to book at a cost, please email [email protected]
The bar will be open throughout the day with hot food available.
The club has first class facilities including nine squash courts, eight outdoor tennis courts and four indoor courts. The club also hosts a modern gym and lovely bar area.
Practice courts are available to book at a cost, please email [email protected]
The bar will be open throughout the day with hot food available.
Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club Location
Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club
716 Ecclesall Road
Sheffield
S11 8TA
716 Ecclesall Road
Sheffield
S11 8TA
Bluebell Wood - Tournament Charity
If it was not for Bluebell Wood
Helping to promote and raise money for Bluebell Wood is one of the central motivating factors for this
Helping to promote and raise money for Bluebell Wood is one of the central motivating factors for this
Bluebell Wood who are we?
Your support helps us care for children and young adults whose lives are sadly just too short, both in their own homes and at our hospice in North Anston.
We believe that every family deserves to make magical memories with their child, whether they have years, months, weeks or days together.
Bluebell Wood is a home from home for families facing the toughest of times, with a comfy lounge and beautiful gardens. We’re always cooking up mouth-watering meals and tasty treats in the kitchen for families. There’s also plenty of fun activities for children to try, including soft play, arts and crafts, music therapy and much more.
While they’re staying with us, children have one of our eight bedrooms. If their family is staying too, then parents have their own room.
Every day, we need to raise £13,325 to keep our doors open, and only around 9% of our funding is from the government. Everything else is paid for by the wonderful work that you do; whether you run, bake or even Brave the Shave.
We received an overall rating of 'Good' in our most recent inspection undertaken by the Care Quality Commission (CQC); and are proud that we received a rating of 'Outstanding' for being a caring service. You can read our full CQC inspection report here.
We believe that every family deserves to make magical memories with their child, whether they have years, months, weeks or days together.
Bluebell Wood is a home from home for families facing the toughest of times, with a comfy lounge and beautiful gardens. We’re always cooking up mouth-watering meals and tasty treats in the kitchen for families. There’s also plenty of fun activities for children to try, including soft play, arts and crafts, music therapy and much more.
While they’re staying with us, children have one of our eight bedrooms. If their family is staying too, then parents have their own room.
Every day, we need to raise £13,325 to keep our doors open, and only around 9% of our funding is from the government. Everything else is paid for by the wonderful work that you do; whether you run, bake or even Brave the Shave.
We received an overall rating of 'Good' in our most recent inspection undertaken by the Care Quality Commission (CQC); and are proud that we received a rating of 'Outstanding' for being a caring service. You can read our full CQC inspection report here.
Tournament Sponsors
