THE Karakal British National Racketball Championships were held in Birmingham, with local players Natalie Lawrence and Mike Harris taking part.

Natalie played in the Women's Grade A Championship and the Women’s over 40 event. Natalie came 3rd in the Grade A Championship which is an open competition for all age ranges. In the Over 40 Championship Natalie went on to win it and is therefore a national champion - an excellent outcome.

Mike Harris played in the Men’s Grade A championship and after a long haul of knockout matches won the event and is also a national champion.

Natalie plays her Racketball and Squash at Wellington Squash and Racketball club as well as at Devon and Exeter. Mike Harris is a coach for both Squash and Racketball and utilises the courts at Wellington.

Anyone wishing to take up squash or racketball can come along to Wellington Squash Club on Wednesdays at 7.00pm. Details are also on the club's web site.