As York aim to enter the BUCS top 40 universities this year, one of the clubs leading the charge is badminton. Both men’s and women’s 1sts have started the season undefeated, and enter crunch matches this week.
The women’s 1sts, who narrowly missed out on promotion last season, have only played two games so far this year, recording one win and one draw. This week, recently relegated Newcastle 1sts are the visitors. Newcastle are also undefeated, meaning this week’s encounter could be crucial in the battle for promotion.
The men’s 1sts have found a way out of trouble more than once this term, and with three wins and a draw sit pretty atop their divison. They travel to face Sheffield 1sts tomorrow, the hosts possessing a 100% record this term. As with the women, this match could be pivotal in the chase for promotion.
Both badminton 1sts teams have high aspirations for the year, and tomorrow’s fixtures could have a significant bearing on the make up of the table come the end of the season.