CHELTENHAM CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009-10
SUNDAY 14th MARCH

Event Times

8.45     Hall opens
9.10     Division 1 Handicap Singles
9.10     Division 2 Handicap Singles
9.10     Division 3 Handicap Singles
10.30   Ladies Singles
11.15   Veterans Singles
11.15   Masters Singles
13.30   Open Singles [see Note 1 below]
15:30   Consolation Singles
15:30    Knock out
16:10    Minor Doubles
16.10   Open Doubles
17:10    Mixed Doubles
18.00    Finish

Please register at the control table 15 minutes before your first event.

Failure to do so will result in players being scratched from the event.

Note 1: The 2^nd placed player in each group will automatically be entered in the Consolation Singles.

No refreshments will be available - please bring drinks in closable containers.

If for any reason you cannot attend, please ring Lesley on 01452 525104
or email lesleyjslack@blueyonder.co.uk BEFORE the day.

Finals/presentation night is Wednesday 21st April 2010. During this night the final of the U21 final will be played as well as the two semi finals of the Open singles and the final.

Good Luck,

Lesley Slack

CHELTENHAM RETAIN THE WARNER SHIELD

Cheltenham Table Tennis Association hosted the Warner Shield competition at Hillview Community Centre which was an event that turned out to be a spectacular display of Table Tennis. The competition was resurrected last year by Janie Kirby, chairman of the Gloucester Table Tennis Association in an attempt to revive the inter association competition which had been absent for many years.

The competition was made up of seven different events, qualification for each event was decided by virtue of which league players regularly competed in, and where they played in both, it was decided by historical/traditional allegiance.

Under 18 Singles

Dominic James got Cheltenham on the score sheet by beating Ben Roberts. James dominated the game winning in three straight sets leaving nobody in any doubt why he is currently ranked number one in the junior boy’s County rankings. Roberts battled away until the very end, and gave a very valiant performance.

Cheltenham 1 – Gloucester 0

Division 3 Singles

John Goodchild kept up Cheltenham’s winning way by beating Neil Dowding in four sets. During the match there were several magnificent rallies, however Goodchild took advantage of Dowding suffering from an attack of nerves and stole the game.

Cheltenham 2 – Gloucester 0

Division 2 Singles

With Gloucester now trailing two games to nil, Colin Bruton was determined to seize back some Gloucester pride. The display of tactical table tennis was a delight to see, from both players. Bruton clinched the first set, only for Chris Lane to fight back and convincingly win the second. Both players continued to battle away, neither giving any points away. Bruton took the third set, whilst the crowd could only watch in amazement as the rallies just went on and on, whilst the passion and sweat poured out of both of them. However after a team talk after the end of the third set, Lane went into overdrive winning game four and five in style.

Cheltenham 3 – Gloucester 0

Doubles

Brothers Mike and Robert Harvey then took on the almighty doubles partnership of William Dawe and Russell Hayward. This was very much a game over age and experience getting the better of two much younger players. The Harvey boys put in a brave display of shots and caught Dawe and Hayward out on several occasions, but there was never any doubt that the power of Hayward and the tactics of Dawe would over come anything and everything that the Harvey boys had to offers. Dawe and Hayward were triumphant in three straight sets.

Cheltenham 3 - Gloucester 1

Over 55 Singles

Pete Wood and Chris Pearce took to the arena in this master’s age group match. All the pressure was on Gloucester’s Pearce who had to win this game to keep Gloucester in contention on this competition. Wood started off strong clinching the first set, but Pearce was focused and determined not to let Gloucester down. In this very tactical match there was an excellent display of both attacking and defensive styles, with the attacking Pearce winning the next three sets and winning his game.

Cheltenham 3 – Gloucester 2

Ladies Singles

Choi Sze To, who is ranked at number 25 in England then took on Ann Barnes from Gloucester. Despite the odds being heavily stacked against Barnes, she never showed any fear and attacked everything she could, however she could not overcome the magnificent demonstration of shots from To who won in three straight sets.

Cheltenham 4 – Gloucester 2

Men’s Singles

Knowing that Cheltenham had already retained the Warner Shield, Darren Griffin was playing for the pride of Gloucester against arch adversary Dave Harvey. Harvey took the first two sets with ease and it looked as if Griffin was going to be crushed three sets to nil, however with his own personal pride at stake, he focused his mind and took the next two sets. Going into the fifth and final nailbiting set, it was anybodies game. Both battled to the end, with Harvey emerging victorious winning 11- 8. Harvey and Griffin are two of Gloucestershire’s finest players who provided the Warner shield spectators to some exhibition style table tennis.

Cheltenham 5 – Gloucester 2

Cheltenham retained the Warner Shield in this fantastically friendly and entertaining Town verses City night of Table Tennis.

Article submitted by Lesley Slack

National Junior League

This season, the Cheltenham junior team of Dominic James, Simon James, and Jack Collings, (who won the Regional National Cadet (U15) League Division 1 at Deer Park last season) were entered into the Regional National Junior league (U18) at Wood Green, Birmingham.

Dominic is 14, Simon 13 , and Jack 12, and in this higher age group they have done very well. The 16 teams play each other spread over 3 all day sessions.

After the 3^rd session of 5 matches the team are lying 5^th out of 16 teams. The Final matches are on March 6th and the 16 teams are expected to be split into 4 divisions to play for the trophies.

NATIONAL JUNIOR LEAGUE-WOOD GREEN 2009/10

LEAGUE TABLE AFTER SESSION 3(06/02/10)

TEAM

P

W

D

L

SF

SA

GF

GA

PTS

COLEBRIDGE A

15

14

1

0

81

9

81

EVESHAM

15

14

0

1

78

12

78

WOOD GREEN A

15

10

4

1

66

24

66

SMITHSWOOD

15

10

0

5

60

30

60

CHELTENHAM

15

10

2

3

59

31

59

WOODFIELD

15

10

2

3

58

32

58

LILLINGTON

15

7

1

7

46

44

46

LICHFIELD

15

7

1

7

45

45

45

COLEBRIDGE B

15

6

1

8

44

46

44

COLIN DEATON

15

6

3

6

41

49

41

BIRMINGHAM

15

5

1

9

40

50

40

STROUD

15

5

1

9

32

58

32

BURTON UXBRIDGE

15

2

2

11

27

63

27

WOOD GREEN B

15

1

2

12

18

72

18

WOOD GREEN C

15

1

2

12

16

74

16

WOOD GREEN D

15

0

0

15

9

81

9

For more Junior League Stats - Click on the National Junior League tab in the menu

County Junior League

The final round of this year's CJL is being held at Cirencester's Deer Park on Saturday 13th of March.

Play commences at 2pm and should finish at about 5pm when the presentations will be made and light refreshments will be available (free of charge).

The league has proved to be a great success and whilst Cheltenham are clear at the top, they are not guaranteed to be champions as Gloucester and Stroud (who are currently only separated by 2 points) can both catch them. This should make for a great afternoon's table tennis and we are asking everyone to encourage as many supporters to come along as is possible. Can you please spread the word to ensure that as many players, parents, coaches, etc attend on 13th March.

The latest round of the County Junior League was hosted at Stroud High School on Saturday 16th January 2010. Cheltenham still lead the competition, with Gloucester and Stroud hot on their heels. Corrie Hart (Cirencester) remains unbeaten having played every match.

The results tables are listed below.

	Played	Won	Lost	Points
Cheltenham	9	8	1	44
Gloucester	9	5	4	35
Stroud	9	5	4	33
Cirencester	9	0	9	14

Name	Association	Played	Won	Lost	%
Corrie Hart	Cirencester	8	8	0	100%
Beth Williams	Gloucester	4	3	1	75%
Eve Gardner	Stroud	2	1	1	50%
Jessica Tegg	Gloucester	2	1	1	50%
Katie Trinder	Stroud	6	1	5	17%
Hannah Leggott	Cheltenham	8	1	7	13%

Name	Association	Played	Won	Lost	%
Dominic James	Cheltenham	6	6	0	100%
Declan Fardon	Stroud	5	5	0	100%
Joe Ansley	Cheltenham	17	15	2	88%
George Evans	Gloucester	6	5	1	83%
Kai Ansley	Cheltenham	6	5	1	83%
Will Sadlier	Stroud	10	8	2	80%
Josh Roberts	Gloucester	4	3	1	75%
Harry Gwilliam	Stroud	4	3	1	75%
Nick Walker	Gloucester	6	4	2	67%
Elliot King	Gloucester	11	7	4	64%
Jon Laramy	Cheltenham	18	11	7	61%
Simon James	Cheltenham	5	3	2	60%
Ben Tegg	Gloucester	8	4	4	50%
Tom Watts	Stroud	10	4	6	40%
Dan Ind	Stroud	13	5	8	38%
Ben Roberts	Gloucester	14	5	9	36%
Joe Woodley	Stroud	6	2	4	33%
Hanza Bham	Gloucester	3	1	2	33%
Jack Inkpen	Cirencester	18	5	13	28%
Mike Kilcooley	Stroud	4	1	3	25%
Will Argo	Cirencester	12	0	12	0%
Thomas Slack	Cirencester	6	0	6	0%
Jamie Lyons	Cirencester	6	0	6	0%
Greg Gandhi	Cirencester	6	0	6	0%

Article submitted by Graham and Lesley Slack

NEW C.T.T.A. FORUM

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The New Season Is Underway

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Table Tennis Video Guide
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Free Table Tennis News

A new table tennis publication called 'Free Table Tennis' is now available to download for all readers. This new online magazine is edited by Howard Middleton and addresses issues regarding table tennis from all over the British Isles. Each issue is packed with readers views and concerns regarding the latest happenings in the table tennis world. If you would like to join the debate, click the link below to download the latest edition.

Look out for weekly table tennis reports in the Echo and Citizen newspapers every Thursday

Latest league reports, averages and tables are posted on this website every week during the season

If for any reason you cannot attend, please ring Lesley on 01452 525104 or email lesleyjslack@blueyonder.co.uk BEFORE the day.

If for any reason you cannot attend, please ring Lesley on 01452 525104
or email lesleyjslack@blueyonder.co.uk BEFORE the day.