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Beth Sopka

Updated Feb 98
Age: 49
Born: Cambridge, MA
Current home: Marblehead, MA
Club: Gut 'n Feathers
Racquet: Black Knight (I can't remember the model, but it's out of date anyway)
Occupation: Math teacher and homemaker
Email: shearsopka@mediaone.net
Achievements: Primary organizer of the Gut 'n Feathers Club Junior Program which currently counts 5 members of the 1997 Junior National Team on its roster; moving force instrumental in bringing Andy Chong to MA; 1997 Yonex Senior International: 45+ WS: 2nd place; 45+ WD: 2nd place (patrtner: Joan Bell (Can)). 1997 US Senior Nationals: 45+ WD: 3rd place (partner: Joanne Cicrich , OR). 1997 Southern Maine Open XD: 2nd place (partner: Laszlo, Drimusz, MA). Mother of one of the top ranked juniors, Ted Shear. Certified Regional Umpire.
Goals: Compete in more tournaments and actually win one! Help establish interscholastic competition in badminton in MA as well as increase local competition for adults.