The Playford Trophy
The Playford Trophy was donated by Cranes Badminton Club for a knock-out team event and for the first few years, the final was played at the Cranes Sports Club in Playford Road. Ties consist of 5 mixed, 2 men’s and 2 ladies matches and originally the ties were decided by matches won. In the 1977-78 season, a handicapping system was introduced and ties were decided on overall points scored. In 1986 the Orwell Flyers club donated a shield to be awarded to the runners-up.
Preliminary RoundPlay by: 25th Dec 2026
Rushmere250
vs
336Belstead
Preliminary RoundPlay by: 25th Dec 2026
Ipswich YM Exiles-
vs
-Stowmarket
Preliminary RoundPlay by: 25th Dec 2026
DVE-
vs
-Felixstowe
Quarter FinalsPlay by: 14th Feb 2027
YM or Stowmarket-
vs
-Abbeygate
Quarter FinalsPlay by: 14th Feb 2027
Skillcentre-
vs
-Belstead
Quarter FinalsPlay by: 14th Feb 2027
Woodbridge-
vs
-Corinthians
Quarter FinalsPlay by: 14th Feb 2027
DVE or Felixstowe-
vs
-Framlingham & Glevering
Semi FinalsPlay by: 31st March 2027
QF 1-
vs
-QF 3
Semi FinalsPlay by: 31st March 2027
QF 2-
vs
-QF 4
FinalPlay by: April 2027
SF1-
vs
-SF2