Terry Snook was an acclaimed Badminton player in the Newbury area for many years. A local man, he learnt his badminton while on national service and on return in the early 1960's commenced a playing career with Newbury Badminton Club that continued until his death in 1998. He played with other clubs and made a significant impact on the county scene where he was at one time Chairman of Selectors for Berkshire. A natural coach with a great badminton brain, he encouraged and guided players unfailingly.

The Trophy, presented to the Association by Terry's wife, Daphne, will be awarded annually to the person or persons who in the opinion of the Executive Committee, has made a worthy contribution to any aspect of the conduct of the sport within the Association and its member clubs.

Nominations, in writing to the giving reasons for nomination, are sought from member clubs and players by 15th March each year. The award will be presented at the Annual General Meeting or Dinner Dance.

To download a copy of the nomination form for 2006, please click here.

Past Winners

The NDBA is delighted to announce that TONY GLINOS of St Mary's BC is this year's recipient of the Terry Snook Trophy.

He’s played badminton in the Newbury area for well over 20 years, starting out at Newbury Badminton Club and now is a stalwart of the St Mary's Badminton Club.

More recently, Tony has found a new passion in coaching and continues to bring the next generation of players through to league clubs via the Thatcham St Mary's Junior Club he runs with Pam Norman. These youngsters have huge respect for him, and have provided their own reward as they have gone on to play at County level and in the senior clubs in the district.

He has also gained a formidable reputation within the Thames Valley Games over the last five years, taking the West Berkshire squad through to medal-winning positions including Gold at the 2003 games. He followed on from this success by taking this squad to the national Youth Games and the squad came first, winning the Ellerman International Badminton Trophy.

Ray Gooden is the ever popular, reliable and professional racket and equipment supplier but his services to badminton in the Newbury District in particular were officially recognised when he was presented with the Terry Snook Trophy at the end of season Dinner-Dance.

It may seem unusual in an amateur sport to be making a presentation to a professional. However, the image of professional sportsmen with their fabulous wealth and flashy cars doesn’t apply to Ray. He was a professional in at least two sports and operated at the highest level. As a badminton player at a number of local clubs over many years, Ray confesses to modest ability but a great love for the game. It is when local players need urgent work done on rackets, or clubs discover a lack of shuttles for a forthcoming match, that Ray’s professionalism is very much appreciated.

Ray Gooden has not only strung the rackets of the great at the All England Badminton Championships, tennis rackets at Wimbledon and at overseas equivalents, but on occasion has organised the efforts of his professional colleagues to ensure that the service ran smoothly right through the tournaments.

Despite this exalted stuff, he is known as the soul of generosity, always prepared to give advice, to loan a racket on trial, to take rapid action to get those shuttles or to donate a prize for a raffle – a very worthy winner indeed.

This years recipient of the Terry Snook Trophy is Kevin Walker (Shaw BC). A stunned Kevin was delighted and honoured to be presented with the trophy from Daphne Snook.

Kevin has been a regular face in the badminton leagues, starting off his playing career at Thatcham BC before moving to Shaw BC. He's played badminton at the highest level and used his gifts to enhance play in matches and tournaments and proving himself to be a worthy, if not generous opponent. As a consequence of his ability, he would typically find himself playing off an "owe-a-hand" handicap, but it rarely bothers him ... and usually makes it through to the finals.

He has also been a worthy ambassador for the sport, representing Berkshire on several occassions and entering various county tournaments as well. He is also a qualified Part 1 Coach and here has used his coaching abilities with various West Berkshire County Junior & County Back-up squads; Newbury Junior & Youth Clubs; coaching handicapped children and finally with local clubs & players. From next year, Berkshire will no doubt be keen to see him make an appearance or two on the Vets circuit!!

Terry Snook was the main inspiration behind Kevin's game, teaching him a valuable lesson in the game at an early age. This experience is firmly etched in his mind. Very much like Terry, Kevin is a true analyst of the game of badminton - as their playing partners AND opposition will vouch for!!

The 2002 recipent of the Terry Snook trophy is Sue Chivers (Shaw BC). This award recognises Sue's contribution to badminton in the development of the Junior Badminton in the area and also on a club level.

Sue was one of the original founding members of Shaw BC following the merger of Eagles and Exiles. She remains the driving force behind the club, committee and social events.

In addition to her enormous contibution to the club badminton, it is also her commitment to Junior Badminton in the area that is recognised. With Bridget Bowsher, she ran Newbury Juniors and Newbury Youth for many years and under her guidance and coaching, Newbury Youth finally gained the recognition they deserved when they won the Blackford Cup two years running. Many of the 20-something juniors are still actively playing badminton in the area today.

Audrey Jackson is the third recipient of the Terry Snook Trophy in recognition of her work in establishing and promoting Junior Badminton in the District, and Berkshire over the last 20 years.

In conjunction with Margaret Tipton, she established Thatcham Junior Badminton Club in 1980 and then in 1985, established one of the first U11 National Tournaments in the country, which is still going strong today.

In the mid 80's, she set up the Newbury Youth Badminton Club which acted as a stepping stone for Junior players between the Junior Clubs and the Senior Clubs. She has also organised 5 24 hour Badminton Marathons, raising over £16,000 for local charities.

In 2000, Audrey stepped down as Secretary from the NDBA after many years of service and took up the running of Newbury Junior Badminton Club.

In addition to Audrey's work in the Newbury district she was also Secretary for the Berkshire Junior BA and Berkshire County BA.

Without Audrey's organisation and support, the District would not have many of it's twenty-/thirty-something players - Nicky Chaplin, Paul Baker, Ian Johnson, Jason Dorwood to name but a few.

The second recipient of the Terry Snook Trophy is Pam Norman of St Mary's BC.

She has graced the badminton circuit for many seasons, representing her club in both Mixed and Ladies Doubles, but this trophy recognises Pam's commitment in promoting badminton at a Junior level at both Bucklebury Primary School and Thatcham Junior Badminton Club for many years now.

She continues to teach badminton in a quiet way, but instills much belief and enthusiasm in those around her. Bucklebury continues to bring through many league players thanks to Pam's efforts.

The District Chairman, Andy Moore presented Pam with the Trophy at the Presentation Dinner & Dance on May 12th, 2000.

The first recipient of the Terry Snook Trophy is Bob Crichton of Kennet Badminton Club. The trophy was presented to Bob by Terry's wife, Daphne at the Newbury & District Badminton AGM.

Bob Crichton has been playing and administering badminton in the district for over 30 years. Now in his 70's, he has just retired as Chairman of Kennet Badminton Club. He previously played for the Newbury Badminton Club and was particularly involved in running the junior section.

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