She and mixed-doubles partner Chris Cottilard were Jersey's first badminton athletes to reach a final math at the 2009 Island Games.

[4] Ashton went on to compete in women's badminton singles at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

[5] Due to injuries she accumulated during her badminton career, Ashton took up cycling as a hobby.

Ashton had planned to compete at the 2017 Island Games but withdrew due to her issues with the team selection policy.

[6] In 2018, Ashton announced she would retire from sports after competing in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.