on Jan 21, 14:35
Sport
Sport
Lieshout – Badminton Club Lieshout kicked off the new year with its annual New Year’s festivity. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the past year and raise a toast (alcohol-free) to the future. highlights included honoring the ‘Volunteer of the Year’ and recognizing top performers in the Big Club Promotion raffle ticket sales.
The New Year’s gathering is a cherished tradition for Badminton Club Lieshout, marking the first play evening of the year. Members come together to exchange good wishes and celebrate the year ahead. This year, the event was strategically scheduled between the youth and senior playing sessions, ensuring maximum participation. Youth players enjoyed their matches beforehand, while seniors took to the court afterward.
remembering Marianne Arends
The evening began with a heartfelt reflection on the past year, including the loss of Marianne Arends, one of the club’s founding members, after over five decades of dedication. A moment of silence was observed in her honor, followed by a toast to the New Year. Attendees enjoyed slices of freshly baked cake as they celebrated the occasion.
Celebrating Big Club Promotion Success
chairman Stan van Vijfeijken then took the stage to recognize the top sellers of raffle tickets for the Big club Promotion.Ainara Vandegard, Annemieke Pham, and Kai Tchong were applauded for their outstanding efforts. Tim van Bommel, another top seller, was acknowledged separately due to his absence. Kai Tchong, the club’s top seller received a special voucher as a token of appreciation.
Honoring the Volunteer of the Year
The event concluded with the announcement of the ‘Volunteer of the Year.’ This year’s title went to Niels Dirven, who has dedicated over 25 years to producing the club’s bi-monthly magazine. His unwavering commitment was celebrated with this well-deserved recognition.
Glow in the dark Badminton
Following the formalities, senior members took to the court for their matches. Simultaneously occurring, the youth players, who had already enjoyed their session earlier in the evening, wrapped up their activities. Their evening had been filled with excitement, thanks to a unique Glow in the Dark badminton session, adding a fun twist to the conventional play night.
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