Thornlee Badminton Tournament
The Thornlee Badminton Tournament is our end of season tournament, run in accordance with the rules of Badminton Scotland. The event takes place every year towards the end of the season, providing an individual competitive badminton tournament for club members in the Langside Badminton League.
Only participating members of Langside League clubs can participate in Thornlee. A list of registered players in Langside can be found here.
Events start in a group format and then, depending on the size of groups, will be followed by knock-out formats for players who win or come runner-up in their group matches.
You can view results from 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025 on Tournament Software.
Thornlee 2026
This year, we’re excited to introduce a completely refreshed Thornlee experience: the Thornlee Balloted Team Event — a fun, competitive, and fully mixed team tournament designed to bring players from across the Langside Badminton League together in a brand‑new way.
Instead of entering as individuals or fixed doubles pairings, all players will be randomly balloted into balanced teams, creating an inclusive, social, and unpredictable competition where everyone has the chance to contribute.
Whether you’re a seasoned first‑division player or a developing second‑division regular, this event is built to celebrate community, teamwork, and the spirit of the league.
Event Format
- Players enter individually.
- All entrants are placed into mixed‑ability teams through a ballot.
- Each team will compete across a series of doubles and mixed doubles rubbers.
- Every player is guaranteed multiple matches throughout the day.
- Team standings will be determined by cumulative matches and rubbers won.
This format ensures:
- Fair and balanced competition
- Opportunities to meet and play with new people
- A relaxed but competitive atmosphere
- A level playing field for both divisions
Entry details
- Date: Saturday 14 March 2026
- Venue: Sir Craig Reedie (Cockburn) Badminton Centre
- Eligibility: Open to all registered players in Langside Badminton League clubs
- Entry Fee: £12 per player
- Entry Deadline: Sunday 1 March
- To enter: email contact@langsidebadminton.co.uk confirming your phone number to be added to the WhatsApp chat for the tournament.
Night Out
As the tournament will now take place over a single day, we’re organising a night out in the evening. This will give us the chance not only to recognise the achievements on court, but also to come together as a league, socialise, and enjoy a well‑earned drink (or two!) after a full day of badminton.
The venue will be confirmed by early March, but if you’d like to join us — whether you’re competing or simply want to be part of the celebrations — please let us know so we can plan for numbers by emailing contact@langsidebadminton.co.uk.
Thornlee 2025 Champions, Runners Up and Medalists
More photographs can be found on our Facebook page for Thornlee 2023 and Thornlee 2024.
The Thornlee Trophy
In 1973, The Thornlee Trophy, presented by Orchardhill Badminton Club, was introduced to award the overall best performing club at the Thornlee tournament. Players represent their clubs across events, earning points that go towards the total for their club. Points are awarded as follows:
- Champion: 4 points
- Runner-up: 3 points
- Semi Finalist: 2 points
- Quarter finalist: 1 point
Singles players are awarded the full points, whereas doubles pairings split the points between them.
We also recognise the MVPs (Most Valueable Players) of the tournament – competitors who earned the most points for their club towards the Thornlee Trophy.