We are proud to support and finance a senior team that competes in Badminton England’s Senior County Championships. Glasgow & North Strathclyde are the only Scottish team in either of the Premiership or Championship divisions.
The Senior County Championships is played over three weekends, with all teams in each division coming together in a central venue competing for the ultimate title of County Champions. Matches are often held at Badminton England’s National Badminton Centre in Milton Keynes or at the University of Warwick.
You can read more about the Senior County Championships by visiting the Badminton England website.
The championships have currently been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with two rounds out of three player prior to the suspension. When matches resume, we will update our website with upcoming dates.
When matches are live streamed, we share these on our social media channels so you can cheer the team on. Our players also take over our social media channels over the weekends, so you can follow them along behind the scenes.
‘Mon Glasgow!
Meet the team
Rebekka has been part of the County team since 2010, and first started playing badminton at the age of 8 in her hometown of Erskine. During the day she is a lecturer in sport and fitness.
She said “I couldn’t choose one best moment of being on court, so far. I have lots of good memories including any time playing with Caitlin Pringle, the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and of course every county weekend is the best!”
Caitlin has been in the County team since 2010 and first started playing badminton at the age of 9 in her hometown of Glasgow. During the day, she is a maths teacher.
She said “I have lots of funny memories being on court with Rebekka Findlay, along with competing in the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games — and of course every county weekend ever!”
Joshua has been part of the County team since 2018 and first started playing badminton at the age of 10 in Glasgow. During the day he is a student.
He said “My best moment on court so far has been playing at the Scottish Open.”
Abbie has been a part of the County team since 2019 and first started playing badminton aged 11 in Crieff. During the day she is a high school student and part time waitress.
She said “My best moment on the court was winning the U19 girls singles title at the West of Scotland Championships.”
Sarah has been a part of the County team since 2012 and first started playing badminton at the age of 8 in Erskine. During the day she is a student and badminton coach.
She said “My best moment being on court so far has been any doubles game with the one and only Frances Heslop of course.”
Lewis has been a part of the County team since 2009 and first started playing badminton aged 11 in Kilmarnock. During the day he works in architecture.
He said “My best moment on the court has been winning a Scottish University title.”
Anthony has been a part of the County team since 2016 and first started playing badminton at the age of 8 in Glasgow. During the day he is a PE Teacher.
He said “My best moment on court so far would be winning a mixed game with Caitlin [Pringle] to beat the Yorkshire 2’s.”
Lauren has been a part of the County team since 2018 and first started playing badminton aged 5 in Dundee. During the day she is a student and full time badminton player.
She said “My best moment on the court was winning the Women’s Doubles at the Portuguese International.”
Frances has been a part of the County for a while, and first started playing badminton aged 10 in Newton Mearns. During the day she is a PE teacher.
She said “My best moment on the court for county is winning games for the bag 😉 and off court it’s always a great team atmosphere which I love and that’s why being part of the team is always a privilege.”
Harry has been a part of the County team since 2019 and first started playing badminton aged 9 in Taynuilt, Argyll. During the day he is a student.
He said “My best moment on the court is winning a tournament in England in front of my family.”
Harry has been a part of the County team since 2019 and first started playing badminton aged 11 in Taynuilt, Argyll. During the day he is self employed.
He said “My best moment on the court for County has been playing doubles with my brother for the first time in years.”
Ong Ren-ne has been a part of the County team since 2018 and first started playing badminton at the age of 7 in Singapore. During the day she is a student.
She said “My best moment on court so far has been winning bronze at the 2017 Sea Games.”
Adam has been a part of the County team since 2018 and first started playing badminton at the age of 4 in Hairmyres. During the day he is a student as well as a full time badminton athlete.
He said “My best moment on court so far has been winning two bronze medals at the U17 European Juniors as well as obivously getting my first County win IN THE BAG!”
Ciar has been a part of the County team since 2015 and first started playing badminton at the age of 5 in Glasgow.
He said “My best moment on court so far has been playing in the Irish Open Men’s Doubles Final against Choi/Seo.”
Sarah has been a part of the County team since 2015/16 and first started playing badminton aged 8 in Rothesay, Isle of Bute. During the day she is a full time badminton player and student.
She said “My best moment on the court is winning the deciding game for my club in Belgium to win the Belgian League.”
Steven has been a part of the County team since 2007 and first started playing badminton at the age of 5 in Alexandria. During the day he is a Retail General Manager.
He said “My best moment on court so far has been defeating Yorkshire 10-5 on their own turn to earn promotion.”
Scott has been a part of the County team since 2016 and first started playing badminton aged 8 in Paisley. During the day he is a barista.
He said “My best moment on the court is any time playing Prem A with full team behind you — it’s great.”