Sussex Masters players and National Champions Cathy Bargh and Sara Foster, were selected to represent England against Scotland for the McCoig trophy on Friday 1st March 2019. This was held at the magnificent Railway Institute Hall York, with 9 courts.

Cathy won her O55s singles after a tricky start against Jill Smith of Scotland 21-16, 21-10 adding to the English team’s match score. Sara also won her O45 mixed doubles with Simon Gilhooly from Essex (playing out of her age group), but lost her O50 Ladies Doubles with partner Caroline Hale against 2 excellent Scottish ladies.

England Masters won the match 23-6 and therefore hold the McCoig trophy for 2019. Congratulations to everyone – especially our Sussex girls Sara Foster and Cathy Bargh!