Badminton, how to get started

Badminton is a great racquet sport that has no age barrier. You can start as a young student or even after you cross the 50 years mark. Badminton is a fun and exciting sport to pick up if you’re looking for an activity that boosts your physical, mental and social aspects of health.One of the most popular badminton racquet is the Yonex GR303 G3 Strung model. Another special popular one is Yonex GR-303 Saina Nehwal Special Edition Badminton Racquet G3 Strung.

Amche Dhonde Sambhalat , presented by Youngsters of Betalbatim

Youngsters of Betalbatim presents Amche Dhonde Sambhalat. A free Tiatr will be staged near Chaul Cross on 7th February at 7.30 p.m. The Tiatr is written and directed by Mr. Joaquim Faleiro and music by Sir Piety. The Youngsters put up a splendid show last year. Come and fill up the seats to witness yet another presentation of Youngsters of Betalbatim

St. Michael’s Choir, Orlim, Rosary H.S. Fatorda Tops at All-Goa Carol Contest

St. Michael’s Choir, Orlim bagged the First Prize in the Open Category at the All Goa Carol Singing Contest held at the Church Park, Betalbatim. Our Lady of Rosary H. School, Fatorda clinched the top spot in the Schools Category. Goa Medical College, Bambolim, and St. Xavier’s College Mapuça got the 2nd  & 3rd places respectively in the Open Category, 

Video of  St. Michael's Choir, Orlim performing

while St. Jude’s H. School, Betalbatim and King’s School , St. Jose de Areal got the 2 nd and 3 rd prizes respectively in the Schools Category. Twelve Choirs took part in the Annual Competition organised by Betalbatim Cricket Club

Video of Our Lady of Rosary H. School, Fatorda, performing

Chief Guest Fr. Pascoal Afonso, Parish Priest congratulated the winners and commended the Club for bringing the best choirs from all over Goa to the village, year after year and the excellent organisational standards maintained. 

Mr. Constancio Miranda, Sarpanch who presided, commended the club and wished the participants and the large audience a joyous Christmas season and a Happy New Year 2018. 

Mr. Franklin Fernandes thanked the generous sponsors and the participants. Mrs. Carafina Pereira, Proprietor of Martin’s Corner was the Guest of Honour. Mrs. Alice D’Souza and Mr. Augusto Soares adjudicated the contest, while Xavier Cota and Wilma Noronha hosted the event.

Report by Xavier Cota

31st Traditional Christmas Dance in Goa

Betalbatim Sporting Club presents their 31st Glorious Traditional Christmas Dance on 24th December 2017 after mid night mass. The Betalbatim Sports Complex will come alive to the music of ARCHIES AND FOREFRONT, who have been performing over the years. 

The comperes for the dance will be Jeffery Manuel & Andrea Baretto.

This 31st edition of the traditional dance has been popular with families. Some have been coming every year . Those who woe abroad have made it a family event planning their trip home for Christmas. They attend the midnight mass and join the festivity that goes on till the break of dawn.

DEALS ON  FLIPKART

ALL-GOA CAROL SINGING COMPETITION 2017

Betalbatim Cricket Club will be organising their Annual All Goa Carol Singing Competition. The Competition will be held on 18th December 2017 at Betalbatim Church from 5.30 pm. onwards. There will be two categories , one for schools and other Open Category.

Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda win football Tournament

Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda defeated Sao Jose De Areal in the final to win the Late Joao Francisco Pacheco Memorial football Tournament organised by Betalbatim Sporting Club. In a close contested match both teams braved the rains and the shaggy ground to keep a clean score card.. In the tie breaker Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda shot through after some humorous misses.

WINNERS

RUNNERS UP

CHIEF GUEST

Mrs Nelly Rodrigues

Mrs. Viola Pacheco

winners with team

The Tournament was sponsored by Mr. Micky Pacheco (Ex Tourism Minister of Goa ) in memory of his father Late Joao Francisco Pacheco .

Late Joao Francisco Pacheco Memorial Football Tournament

Late Joao Francisco Pacheco Memorial Football Tournament organised by Betalbatim Sporting Club on Occasion of the Feast of St. Bartolomeu. Clash between SAO JOSE DE AREAL V/S DON BOSCO ORATORY, FATORDA to kickoff at 4.30 p.m. at S.A.G. Grounds, Betalbatim.

Chief Guest        : Adv. Radharao Gracias

Guest of Honour: Smt. Nelly Rodrigues ( Z.P. Member )

To Preside          : Smt. Viola Pacheco

SPECIAL INVITEES:

REV. FR. Pascoal Afonso ( Parish Priest, Our Lady of Remedios Church, Betalbatim )

Mr. Constancio Miranda ( Sarpanch, Village Panchayat Betalbatim )

Fr. Milagres Fernandes ( Asst.Priest, Our Lady of Remedios Church, Betalbatim )

All Panchayat Members.

President           : Jose Pereira

Gen. Secretary  : Melvin Cota

Treasurer           : Gustavo Afonso

Sports Secretary: Seby Fernandes

Org. Secretary   : Joe Cota

3 -A-SIDE TIE BREAKER at Betalbatim

Parish Youth of Betalbatim organises 3-A-Side Tie-Breaker on 23rd July 2017 at 11.00 a.m. The Tie-Breaker will be held near Holy Family Chapel, Ranvado, Betalbatim. 

The prize money for the Tie-Breaker is as follows:

WINNERS        : Rs. 5000/-

RUNNERS-UP :Rs. 3000/-

SEMI-FINAL LOSERS: Rs.1000/- each.

For more details contact: 9623785736 / 9075667011

NOTE: This Tie-Breaker is only for the people of Betalbatim.

All Betalbatim Badminton Tournament - Betalbatim Sporting Club

Betalbatim Sporting Club organises 2nd All Betalbatim Badminton Tournament from 4th May 2017 at Social Club Premises.

The matches will commence at 7.00 pm. This activity has help young talent in the village to be better at the sport and also give the crowd on holidays  something to cheer. Another category to watch is the VETERANS. 
The Betalbatim Sporting Club has been instrumental in keeping the football scene alive . And now in this second year of the badminton tournament it has definitely made a mark as a front runner to keep BETALBATIM FIT WITH SPORTS for generations to come.

THE CATEGORIES 

U-14 BOYS

U-14 GIRLS

U-17 BOYS

MEN  SINGLES 
MEN DOUBLES
WOMEN  SINGLES
MIXED DOUBLES
VETERANS

the draw is as below:

Christmas in Betalbatim

Christmas is Goa has been special for many reasons since a long time. In Betalbatim the festivity fills the air as the houses get decorated with lights and a star. The church bells ring before the midnight mass to begin the festivity. The crowd exchange greetings after mass and rejoice with the celebration of birth of Jesus Christ.

Our Lady of Remedios Church illuminated for the midnight mass at 11 p.m . A Crib on the western side of the Church depicts the moment back in times.

Betalbatim Sporting Club organises their 30th edition of traditonal dance after the mid night mass. Music by Archies and Forefront. Compere: Ayesha Baretto & Jefrey Manuel

President: Jose Pereira

Gen. Secretary: Melvin Cota

Treasurer: Gustavo Afonso

Org.Secretary: Seby Fernandes

Org.Secretary: Joe Cota

To Preside: Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Xavier ( Micky) Pacheco, MLA Nuvem Constituency.

Special Guests: 

Mr. Cherian Xavier - Senior Sales Manager , Kingfisher

Mr. Jagdish M. Joshi - Chairman, Hotel Planet Hollywood

Mr. Sidharth Savkur - G.M. Alila Diva

Mr. Ajay Behl - M.D Beleza

Mr. Uday Pradhan - G.M Nanu Beach Resort

Mr. Vivek Rao - G. S.M Voca cola

Lucky Entrance : Refrigerator ( sponsored by JIMSON CATERERS)

Lucky Table: Washing Machine ( sponsored by 4A's BUILDERS & FABRICATORS -HITLER CORREIRA )

THE ALL-GOA CAROL SINGING CONTEST 2016

 St. Xavier’s College, Mapuça  bagged top honours in the Open Category at the All-Goa Carol Singing Contest organized by Betalbatim Cricket Club at Betalbatim. St. Jude’s H.School, Betalbatim emerged winners in the Schools Category. 

Archangels, Orlim and Joyous Melodies got the 2^nd & 3^rd Prizes respectively in the Open, while Fatima Convent, Margao and The King’s School, S. Jose Areal got the 2^nd & 3^rd spots among the schools. 

Chief Guest Mickky Pacheco, Parish Priest Fr. Pascoal Afonso & Asst. Parish Priest Fr. Milagres gave away the prizes. Former Goencho Nad  Member & Banker Emanuel Furtado and John Fernandes  former Music Teacher of the British School, Bahrain were the Judges. Xavier Cota  compered the programme while Wilma Noronha Cota  conducted an interesting quiz on Carols. Cheryl Athaide Lobo Cota proposed the vote of thanks. The competition, contested by 13 troupes this year, began way back in 1978 and annually draws excellent choral groups from North & South Goa. The contest launches Christmas celebrations in the village.

30th Traditional Christmas Dance in Goa

Betalbatim sporting Club presents their 30th Traditional Christmas Dance on 24th December 2016 after mid night mass. The Betalbatim Sports Complex will come alive to the music of ARCHIES AND FOREFRONT, who have been performing over the years. 

The comperes for the dance will be Jeffery Manuel & Jessica Sharma

Sao Joao Fiesta at Betalbatim

Sao Joao Fiesta organised by Parish Youth of Betalbatim was a grand success. Each sector of the small Christian community came in a procession from their respective wards.