Cheltenham played host to the opening round of National Championship Qualifying for the 2026 season, with more than 30 athletes competing in BC1 – BC4 competitions.
A long day of tight competition kicked the season off, as athletes began the journey towards this season’s final at Stoke Mandeville on 12 and 13 September.
Performances in these Qualifying Rounds will earn players qualifying points in their quest to become the National Champion.
Full results from every match can be found on BCMS – click here. The podium positions for each of the classifications are below. A full table of qualifying points will be posted in the near future.
Podium Positions by Classification
BC1
Gold – Nicola Taylor
Silver – Amy Lewington
Bronze – Fay Hart
BC2 Division 1
Gold – Jason Rolph
Silver – Daisy Kettle
Bronze – Tom Ainsworth
BC2 Division 2
Gold – Chloe New
Silver – Mark Wilson
Bronze – Jacob Dewis
BC3 Division 1
Gold – Sally Kidson & Chloe Lewis
Silver – Rafael Young & David Ellis
Bronze – Cecilia Turk & Clare Smith
BC3 Division 2
Gold – Toby Mildon & Chloe Buswell
Silver – Ted Barnard & Lauren Shepherd
Bronze – Jon Khairule & Michelle McCarthy
BC4
Gold – Penny Froude
Silver – Charlie Reynolds
Bronze – Katie Baker