1976 English National Badminton Championships

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1976 English National Badminton Championships
Tournament details
Edition13th
LocationAlton, Hampshire
1975 1977

The 1976 English National Badminton Championships were held in Alton, Hampshire, from 12-13 December, 1975. The event was sponsored by the Hearts of Oak Benefit Society. [1] [2] [3]

Winners

EventWinnerRunner-UpScore
Men's singles Paul Whetnall Ray Stevens 15-11, 15-2
Women's singles Gillian Gilks Margaret Beck 11-0, 11-7
Men's doubles Ray Stevens & Mike Tredgett David Hunt & Peter Pennekett 18-16, 15-10
Women's doubles Susan Whetnall & Gillian Gilks Margaret Beck & Nora Gardner 15-5, 15-5
Mixed doubles Derek Talbot & Gillian Gilks Mike Tredgett & Nora Gardner 15-12, 15-10

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References

  1. Davis, Pat (1983). Guinness Book of Badminton, page 86. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN   0-85112-271-X.
  2. ""For the record." Times, 13 Dec. 1975, p. 6". Times Digital Archive.
  3. ""Badminton." Times, 15 Dec. 1975, p. 7". Times Digital Archive.