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Further to my web update regarding the new league season starting in November, I just wanted to add that we are still intending to hold a league this season but at this moment in time we just don't know when that will be.Although we haven't yet started the season, I just wanted to let everyone know that the Committee are still meeting on a regular basis to discuss all matters related to the league with the latest guidlines on Covid-19 being at the forefront of our discussions.
As soon as it is safe to do so, we will impliment the start of the new season.
Stay safe everyone.
After Table Tennis England's announcement earlier today that any leagues that fall within Tier 2 - High level of Covid-19 should not play league table tennis at this time, we have taken the only decision that we could and that is that the new season that was due to start the first week of November will now be put on hold until further notice.
The Committee would also like to add that we hope that everyone stays safe and if there is any change to the above we will of course keep everyone updated.
If anyone would like to read the latest update from Table Tennis England then please follow the link below:
https://tabletennisengland.co.uk/news/archived/coronavirus-update/
Today Kathy McIntyre has very kindly contacted Bassetlaw District Council asking for their guidance on the Covid-19 situation and as to whether or not we can proceed to start our season as planned in the first week in November.
They have basically told us that we are right to follow the advice from Table Tennis England.
As of today Table Tennis England are saying that we can play as long as we follow all of their guidelines regarding Covid-19.
We will be finalising all the fixtures in the next couple of days with a view to uploading them to the League's website by the end of the weekend.
Things may well change over the upcoming days and weeks but as of today, we intend to start the season as planned.
The Q and A Page regarding Covid-19 has now been added to the league's website.
If you have any further questions then please feel free to e-mail Kathy McIntrye [email protected]
Due to the uncertainty surrounding Covid 19, there will be no handbook for this season and the fixtures, team captains and venue addresses etc. will all be put on the leagues website.
In regards to Covid 19, there will be a dedicated page with a list of Q and A's on the league's website in due course which will help all teams, clubs and players ensure that they follow the latest guidance and more importantly to keep safe.
As soon as the fixtures are completed I will let everyone know.
A reminder that every player needs to have their Individual Table Tennis England Licence in place for the new season starting in November.
If any player doesn't have it and they play a match then any sets won will not count and it may affect the outcome of the match.
Further to my previous post I would like to to clarify that the Doubles final cannot be played due to the covid-19 restrictions.
Furthermore, no spectators are allowed with the only exemption being that one parent of a Junior, who will be required to wear a mask whilst in the hall.
With this in mind and having players in bubbles of 6. We are going to play the finals on 2 tables.
From 7.20 the following matches will be played on the following table:
Table 1
7.20pm - Cadet Singles - L. Hyde v E. Shevill
7.40pm - Handicap Singles - Luke Hyde v Farrel Anthony
8.00pm - Junior Singles - E. Shevill v H. Holland
Table 2
7.20pm - Over 70's Singles - I. Henderson v S. Lyon
7.40pm - Division Two Singles - S. Elkin v S. Hooley
8.00pm - 18-40 Singles - M. Radford v E. Skels
Please note players who are waiting to play will be expected to wear a mask.
Thank you for your support.
The second Finals Night that has been carried over from last season will now be played on Thursday the 29th of October.
Due to the restrictions on us because of Covid 19, if a player cannot make this date then unfortunately the match will be awarded to their opponent.
The finals will be held at Barnby Memorial Hall, High Street, Blyth, Worksop S81 8EW
Thursday 29th October
Time Final
7.20pm - Cadet Singles - L. Hyde v E. Shevill
7.40pm - Over 70's Singles - I. Henderson v S. Lyon
8.00pm - Division Two Singles - S. Elkin v S. Hooley
8.20pm - Junior Singles - E. Shevill v H. Holland
8.40pm - Handicap Singles - Luke Hyde v Farrel Anthony
9.00pm - 18-40 Singles - M. Radford v E. Skels
9.20pm - Division Two Doubles - I. Henderson & A. Wilson v S. Hooley & M. Bloomer
As many of you know, Kay Wilson is no longer able to run the Saturday Club at Worksop Leisure Centre due to ill health.
Rather than let the Saturday Club just fold and lose a great practice facility, the league are asking for someone to run it.
If anyone is prepared to take it on, either an individual or a few players then please e-mail me at [email protected]
The 2020/2021 season will commence week commencing the 2nd of November.
We have received registrations from a total of 17 teams (with potentially one more team to come), which under the circumstances is a fabulous entry.
The structure of the divisions will be 6 teams in three divisions, playing each other three times.
If there any other teams that would still like to register then we have extended the deadline until Tuesday night.
Contact me at [email protected]