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Annual Championships
A great day was had at the first Annual Championships we have been able to hold in three seasons. Although the full list of results across 15 different events will be published over the next day or two on the Championship page of the website, the standard of play and the spirit within which all events were played are worthy of a quick mention here.
Entrants to the events included all ages and both male and femal players. It is one of the special features of our championships, and indeed our leagues and cup competitions that players of all abilities, ages, and gender compete against each other.
The Juniors who took part in events specific to their own age group and events open to all ages were a credit to the game. They all performed exceptionally well against more experienced senior players in a number of events. Only three female players entered the championshipos and they more than held their own against their male counterparts. Indeed, as will be seen from the results, Lea Dickinson proved too good for all the male senior players in her path towards the final of the Open Singles which will be played in March against Terry Emmerson who defeated Richard Element in what was a compelling semi-final of great quality - there is a good final in store!
Not to be out done, the more senior players produced quality performances not only in open singles and doubles events but also in the Veterans 40+, 50+ and 60+ events, proving that no one is too old to not only enjoy a game of table tennis but to also be able to play to a very high standards reagrdless of age!
Thanks to all of the players who made this year's championships a very special event and we look forward to the finals of the events in March.
Draw for the Semi Finals of the Carnation Cup to be played in w/c 29th November:
P. Eyre & K. Whiteley v K. Lakhani & W. Short
A. Lee & I. Saul v J. Reay & N. Fisher
DTH Senior Doubles, Tuesday 30th November at Sparken Hill Academy.
Final reminder for entries. Any player who was 21 years or older on 1st July 2021.
Entries to [email protected] or by text to 07379138748 by no later than Friday 26th November.
Carnation Cup Quarter Finals Results
Yesterday evening 16 players of all ages and abilities competed in the quarter finals of the handicap doubles competition, The Carnation Cup. All matches were keenly fought and it was to the credit of the handicapper that three of the four matches were won 3 sets to 2.
Results of each match were as follows.
D. Saul & H. Holland (2) lost to A. Lee & I. Saul (3)
P. Eyre & K. Whiteley (3) beat M. Cooper & D. Lyus (2)
K. Lakani & W. Short (4) beat D. Malkin & D. Lee (1)
P. Linfield & M. Fisher (2) lost to J. Reay & N. Fisher (3)
Congratulations to the winning pairs who now go forward to the Semi Finals to be played later this month.
The funeral arrangements for former player, David Piper is as follows: 5th November at 12pm at Barnby Moor Crematorium.
It is with great sadness that I bring the news that David Piper passed away on Sunday. David played for many seasons in the League as far back as the 1960's. Our thoughts and prayers are with David, his family and friends at this time.
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Please see below details of a Summer Pairs League being organised by Redlands TTC which might be of interest to WDTTL players.
REDLANDS TTC – AUGUST 5,12,19,26 (Thursdays – 7pm prompt to no later than 8.40pm)
First 8 Teams registered and to commit to all 4 weeks with Howard [email protected] by 01 August 2021, will play.
Match fee is £3 per player per match.
Please note that these nights are open to ALL players not just Redlands regulars.
No age/ability restrictions but the standard may be quite high!
Email sent to all members
Following an 80% vote in favour of the Committee's proposal to operate as a Pairs League for a trial period of one season, the League Committee unanimously agreed to adopt this format for the upcoming season.
Further information about the Pairs League and Team Registration Forms will be sent out to all members shortly.
The Committee also decided that the new season will commence with the usual Hard Bat Competition in week commencing 13th September (actual date to be confirmed) and league fixtures in week commencing 20th September.
As well as TTE membership, all players are required to pay a League registration fee which will continue to be £21 for adults (concession for State Pensioners is £11) and £11 for Juniors.
Copy of Email sent to all members:
Thank you to those who provided feedback on the proposal of changing to a Pairs League.
The main question received was in relation to registering more than 2 players which you can.
The majority of the feedback was positive and significantly outweighed the negative.
To clarify, that the rules currently in place will apply to the Pairs League.
For Example
1. Players can play for a higher division team.
2. A third player can play in the doubles.
After considering the feedback the Committee is recommending the introduction of the Pairs format for the forthcoming season and that it will be reviewed at the end of the season.
To progress to the next stage our membership has to agree to our recommendation.
Therefore we ask each player to either vote for the Pairs format or stick with the current format.
Can you please cast your vote by the 2nd July by replying either FOR or AGAINST to:
Following the vote the Committee will adopt the format the majority of the membership prefer.
If you wish to ask any questions before voting please do so by email to: [email protected]