The Spanish National Badminton Clubs League’s Second Division Gold competition arrives this weekend on the island of Lanzarote, with the second stage of the season set to unfold. Auria Bádminton Club, currently holding a strong position in the league, will aim to build on their successful start as they host matches at the IES Blas Cabrera Felipe in Arrecife.
Auria Bádminton Club kicked off their campaign with two victories in Lugo, and now seem to secure two more wins on home soil to solidify their place among the league leaders. This weekend’s competition represents a key opportunity for the Lanzarote-based club to capitalize on their home advantage.
Saturday’s action at the IES Blas Cabrera Felipe will feature Auria Bádminton Club fielding a team comprised of Martín Barbado, Miguel Barbado, Samuel Tarife, Adrián Carabali, Zeneida Ortiz, Laura María Solis, and Sara Vianelli. The team will compete in seven matches: two men’s singles, two women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
The competition begins at 11:00 local time (UTC+0) with a match against Viladecans – Barcelona, currently fifth in the standings with a 2-1 record from the first stage. Later, at 16:15 local time (UTC+0), Auria Bádminton Club will face Valladolid, who also posted a 2-1 record in the opening stage.
Auria Bádminton Club currently sits in second place in the Second Division Gold standings, having secured victories over Las Torres (4-3) and Hinojeros Granadilla (7-0) in the first stage. The Lanzarote stage is crucial for the club’s ambitions, as they seek to leverage their home court advantage to climb higher in the rankings.
Liga Nacional Segunda Territorial Competition Also Hosted in Lanzarote
Lanzarote will also host the second stage of the Liga Nacional Segunda Territorial this weekend, with all matches taking place at the IES Blas Cabrera Felipe. Auria Bádminton Club is participating in this category with two teams, providing valuable competitive experience for its younger players.
The Auria “B” and Auria “C” teams will face each other on Saturday at 13:30 local time (UTC+0). Earlier in the day, Auria “B” will compete against Caparina “B” at 10:30 local time (UTC+0), while Auria “C” will take on Bádminton Tenerife “B” at the same time. The afternoon will see Auria “B” face CB Badfor and Auria “C” compete against Uni Drop, both matches scheduled for 16:30 local time (UTC+0).
The staging of both the Second Division Gold and Segunda Territorial competitions in Lanzarote is made possible through the sponsorship of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, Servicio Insular de Deportes, Ayuntamiento de San Bartolomé, Ayuntamiento de Arrecife, Gobierno de Canarias, Lanzarote la Isla Diferente, Islas Canarias Latitud de Vida, and The SmartWeb.
The Auria Bádminton Club’s commitment extends beyond the Second Division Gold, with their involvement in the Segunda Territorial providing a platform for developing young talent. This dual participation highlights the club’s dedication to fostering badminton at all levels within the Lanzarote community.
Following this weekend’s action, the league will continue with further stages, and Auria Bádminton Club’s performance in Lanzarote will undoubtedly shape their prospects for the remainder of the season. Fans can follow the club’s progress and uncover further information on their official website: https://badmintonauria.com/. The next scheduled event for the club is the Campeonato de Europa Sub-17, where volunteers are currently being sought.
