Phipps, born in 1974, began playing badminton for the U12 Glamorgan team and then the British U16 teams.[2] From Tonteg,[3] she lived in the same street as fellow international Kelly Morgan[4]
In 1990 she won the individual junior title at the U16 international series in Coventry[5] and was based in and played county badminton for Warwickshire,[6] making her debut in 1992.[7]
Phipps represented Wales at international level[8] and specialised in doubles, partnering Kelly Morgan for the majority of her women's doubles competitions.[9]
Phipps represented the Welsh team[10] at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada,[11] where she competed in the four events.[12]
She was a five-times champion of Wales at the Welsh National Badminton Championships, winning the women's doubles in with Kelly Morgan in 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997.[13]
