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Wandsworth & District Table Tennis League CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS

 The Wandsworth & District Table Tennis League Closed Championships are being scheduled to be played on different sessions at York Gardens and Vale Table Tennis clubs.  Last year the tournament didn’t take place due to insufficient entries, entry forms have been sent to team captains but you can contact me (click on link below for details) if you have not received any details.   Closing date for entries is Friday 21st March, so hurry up!  All the sessions listed are provisional and does depend upon how many entries we receive, entries cost £6 for adults and £3 for juniors per event. All events include singles and doubles for the same fee, with the singles being played in groups of 3 where possible, doubles events are knock out.           

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Division 1    York Gardens “F” win good spirited match against South Mitcham to move up the division

This week division 1 actually managed to play all 3 matches! York Gardens “A” beat York Gardens “D” 8 – 2. For the “A” team Musa Farquarharson led the way winning his 3, with Neville Hall and Steve Fagan both winning 2 each, they also took the doubles to maintain maximum points. For the “D” team Cain Fagan and Elana Moraru both won 1 each with Cliff Grant losing his 3. York Gardens “C” beat York Gardens “C” 8 – 2. The “B” team was actually more like a mix of the “G” and “I” squads with Ismai’l Miller and Khaled Uddin who both lost their 3, and Ryan Francis who won 1, plus they took the doubles. The “C” team was the talented Janice Lee who won 2, with Willam Ampomah  and Shola Olabiyi who were both unbeaten. York Gardens “F” won a good spirited match against South Mitcham 6 – 4. For York Gardens “F” Mark Philipsz and Hewley Giffith both won 2 each, Silvia Trenti won 1, plus they took the doubles to win the match. For South Mitcham Steve Holloway won his 3, Simon Fisher won 1 and Mark Holloway was unlucky to lose his 3 on the night.

Division 2   Vale “A” welcome the return of Andy Sanders

 Vale “A” saw the welcome return of Andy sanders who has been in Australia, Vale beat York Gardens “E” 8 – 2. Andy Sanders won his 3 and inflicted the first defeat this season on Colin Morrow, both Doug Taucher and Wojtek Czubek won 2 each plus they took the doubles to secure maximum points. For York Gardens “E” Colin Morrow was their only winner taking 2, with both Sajid Patel and Ismai’l Miller losing their matches. St Pauls “A” had the return match against York Gardens “H” and won by a commanding score line of  10 – 0. For St Pauls John Llewellyn, Paul Rowley and David Paez won all their matches and John and Paul teamed up to take the doubles. York Gardens “H” squad was Jessica Monis (pictured) Richard Gayle and Kris Bryzezinski.

Division 3    On form Ismai’l Miller leads York Gardens “G” to 6 - 4 win over leaders St Pauls “C”

York Gardens “G” were led by an on form Ismai’l Miller in beating St Pauls “C” 6 – 4. For York Gardens Ismai’l was unbeaten winning his 3, with the very dangerous Khaled Uddin winning 2, and Ryan Francis winning 1. For St Pauls “C” it was their first defeat of the season, Rob Barr won 2, Rob Knifton won 1, Luke Pomaro lost his matches but they took the doubles. Vale “B” put in another strong performance against St Pauls “B” winning 7 – 3. Vale are now without their top player Toney Foley who is injured and may well decide to retire from playing, but his place was filled by the skilful Dave White who won his 3. The other Vale players were Tom Coady who won 2 and Colin Gray who won 1 and they also won the doubles. For St Pauls “B” Clarke Geddes played well winning 2, Peter Lyall won 1 and Rob Liori lost his matches.

Division 4     York Gardens “J” battle to draw with Vale “D”

York Gardens “J” and Vale “D” battled to 5 – 5 draw with Vale’s Tom Tomkins being named man of the match winning his 3. The other Vale players were Roy Holmes and Jeff Collin who both won 1 each. For York Gardens “J” Jaques Vander and Anthony Atkins both won 2 each with Mohammed Wadud losing his 3 but taking the doubles to save the match. York Gardens “I” kept their title hopes alive with a 9 – 1 win over The Training Resource Centre (TRC). Grant Davidson and Janice Lee were both unbeaten, Charlie Gaan won 2 and they took the doubles. For TRC their only winner was Hayden, with Adane Jones and Khushal Auguste losing their matches. Vale “C” maintained their lead in the division by 2 points thanks to an 8 – 2 victory over Heathfield.  The Vale “C” squad was Peter Fenner who won his 3, both Don Stevens and Ray Wadley won 2 each, and took the doubles to secure the 4 points. For Heathfield Andy Brooks and Martha Chuddy lost their matches but Bob Tidbury’s recent turn of form continued with him winning 2.

York Gardens Angels get promoted in first season in British League

 York Gardens Angels have won promotion in the Womens British League, finishing in 2nd place in Division 5 gaining Promotion to Division 4. It was and excellent weekend with some great match play by our players winning 3 out of 5 matches over the weekend the team led by Captain Silvia Trenti ,Eszter Igaz, Elana Moraru,& Rodica Chiritescu (pictured) and Coach Philip Sangchin. It has been a Great Season for The York Gardens Angels, and a great achievement gaining promotion in their first season. York Gardens Angels are Silvia Trenti, Ezster Igaz., Rodica Chiritescu, Elana Moraru, Kumiko Williams & Jessica Monis. For full information go to: www.tabletennis365.com/BritishLeague

Saturday Table Tennis practice and coaching available at Tiger and Dragon TTC

If You want to improve your game there is Tiger & Dragon Table Tennis Club with coaching and practice every Saturday from 3.30pm till 7.30pm admission is £6.00. 12  tables are available at Charing Cross Sports Club which is next to the hospital on Fulham Palace Road. Nearest tube is Hammersmith or Barons Court Tube Station, there is no parking restrictions on road.

Address: Charing Cross Sports Club, Aspenlea Road, Hammersmith, London W6 8LH T: 020 8741 3654 E: info@ccsclub.co.uk  Report by Philip Sanghin.c

If you are interested in playing Table Tennis look up one of the many clubs in Wandsworth where you can join in. Players of all skill levels are welcome for coaching, practice or match play, from beginner to national level. Click this link to see clubs in Wandsworth.