Member Profiles
Nick Masson [Chairman]
Nick has played badminton since the age of nine years where he was introduced to the sport at Glevering Badminton club in Suffolk. His coach Mike Hurlock recognised his passion for the sport and worked tirelessly to improve his skills.
Tim Goode [Engineer former Club Captain]
Tim Goode (seen here second from the left)
Tim started badminton and joined Queens when he was 14 years old after playing tennis from the age of eight. He captained the Queens BC junior team in their first season in the East Devon junior badminton league in 2000.
Becky Tancock [Conditioning Coach]
FormerTae Kwon Do World Champion and England representative Becky Brooks is the club Conditioning Coach. As a former England and World Champion sportswoman Becky has been successful in one of the toughest sports around.
Steve Butler [Coach and Player Development]
Steve carries out the club's continual professional development for coaches and directs the Head Coach and coaching team. His blend of high technical badminton knowledge and direct speaking makes him stand apart from most coaches and offers the club a unique opportunity to progress.
Helen Ward [Head Coach]
Highest Senior national ranking: Number 7 Ladies Singles
Selected to represent English Universities at the British University Games (Edinburgh)
Former TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) Funded Athlete