Spotlight on Holly Newall - Archive May 2011
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| Age: | 12 |
| Scottish Titles: | National Singles Under 11 Girls’ Winner 2008/09 National Doubles Under 11 Girls’ Winner 2008/09 National Doubles Under 11 Girls’ Runner-up 2007/08 Scottish Schools Primary Championship Singles’ Winner 2010 Scottish Schools Primary Championship Doubles’ Winner 2010 |
| Other Notable Achievements: | BE Gold Ulster Under 13 Singles’ Winner 2010 East of Scotland Under 15 Singles’ Winner 2010 BE Gold Leigh Under 13 Singles’ Winner 2010 BE Gold Bath Under 13 Singles’ Winner 2010 BE Gold Bath Under 13 Doubles’ Runner-up 2010 Derek Sim Tournament Under 15 Girls’ Singles Winner 2010 |
| Career Highlight: | Winning the Nationals |
| Coached by: | Craig Robertson, Iain Pringle and Lena Robertson |
| Sponsor: | None |
| Equipment Used: | Ashway Power 88 Racket Yonex Clothing and Shoes |
| Badminton Goals & Ambitions: | To qualify for the UK School Games and one day to compete in the Commonwealth and Olympic Games |
| Typical Week Training Schedule: | Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: Badminton training Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday: Conditioning Thursday: Glasgow Satellite Squad (5-8pm) |
| First Badminton Memories: | Being taught badminton by Tommy Milgrew at Mauchline Games Hall |
| First Time Playing Badminton: | Mauchline Games Hall |
| What do you enjoy most about being a badminton player? | Training and competitions |
| Tips for Badminton: | Never give up! |
| Hobbies: | X-Box, swimming, tennis and badminton |
| Favourite Sportsperson: | Lin Dan and Susan Egelstaff |
| Favourite Film: | Karate Kid (New Version) |
| Favourite Food: | Chicken, lasagne and ice-cream |
| Favourite Music: | Anything |
| Favourite Foreign Badminton Destination: | I’ve not been to any yet! |
| Favourite Badminton Tournament: | Nationals |
