08/12/2009, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston B drew with United Norwich Hospitals A 5-5.
An inspired Howard Lupton took a maximum against Hospitals A to avoid a defeat for Briston B for the first time this season. Roger Pymer broke his duck for Hospitals defeating Paul Warner in the fifth game 11-4, plus combining with Darren Barnard to win the doubles to ensure the match was drawn.
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Match Report - Briston B v United Norwich Hospitals A
Match Report - Park Lane A v CEYMS A
30/03/2010, played at The Elms.
Park Lane A lost to CEYMS A 3-7.
CEYMS A won the battle of former champions with a good overall team performance all winning two games each. With some very close and exciting matches CEYMS A always seemed to have the edge winning the vast majority of the close games which proved the difference on the night. The only hightlight for Park Lane was 'No power' Hendo win 11-8 in the fifth over Matts Olsson. Ben Thompson fought back very well to overcome Hendo after being 2-0 down. Phil Logsdon also won two games for Park Lane but missed out again on a maximum after losing in four games to Matts again losing both crucial deuce games.
Park Lane A lost to CEYMS A 3-7.
CEYMS A won the battle of former champions with a good overall team performance all winning two games each. With some very close and exciting matches CEYMS A always seemed to have the edge winning the vast majority of the close games which proved the difference on the night. The only hightlight for Park Lane was 'No power' Hendo win 11-8 in the fifth over Matts Olsson. Ben Thompson fought back very well to overcome Hendo after being 2-0 down. Phil Logsdon also won two games for Park Lane but missed out again on a maximum after losing in four games to Matts again losing both crucial deuce games.
Match Report - CEYMS D v The Returners
24/03/2010, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS D lost to The Returners 3-7.
DIVISION 1 CEYMS, without Andy Bonham, were happy to take a point from Returners, who look likely to finish runners up in the table. James Skilleter looked in a different class taking a maximum for Returners. Andy Tuddenham won two singles for CEYMS
CEYMS D lost to The Returners 3-7.
DIVISION 1 CEYMS, without Andy Bonham, were happy to take a point from Returners, who look likely to finish runners up in the table. James Skilleter looked in a different class taking a maximum for Returners. Andy Tuddenham won two singles for CEYMS
Match Report - Missionaries v Briston D
24/03/2010, played at Mission Rooms.
Missionaries lost to Briston D 2-8.
DIVISION 1 Mary Sawyer played very well to take a brace of singles. Dissapointingly Andy Watson and Simon Halliday played well below par, and Briston ran out 8-2 winners.
Missionaries lost to Briston D 2-8.
DIVISION 1 Mary Sawyer played very well to take a brace of singles. Dissapointingly Andy Watson and Simon Halliday played well below par, and Briston ran out 8-2 winners.
Match Report - Rosebery Road MYC v Millermen
23/03/2010, played at Calvert Hall.
Rosebery Road MYC drew with Millermen 5-5.
Ross V Philip - Ross comfotable handled Philip's aggressive top spin. Vernon V Rob - Vernon had no answer to Rob on the night. Colin V Terry - A good result for Colin against a strong no. 4. Richard V Trevor - No contest against a static Richard ( strained ankle ligaments) 1st dbls Comfortable victory for the visitors. 2nd dbls An even game, strange game as Richard couldn't move Ross V Rob - 30 mins of absorbing TT which Ross should have won 10-6 up in 1st lost 10-12, 9-1 up in 5th, although Rob hit everything at this point and managed 7 consecutive net cords. Vernon V Trevor - 2stes down Vernon steadied himself to win. Colin V Philip - Closer than the score line suggests. Richard V Terry - Make the most of what you can reach saw Richard through.
Rosebery Road MYC drew with Millermen 5-5.
Ross V Philip - Ross comfotable handled Philip's aggressive top spin. Vernon V Rob - Vernon had no answer to Rob on the night. Colin V Terry - A good result for Colin against a strong no. 4. Richard V Trevor - No contest against a static Richard ( strained ankle ligaments) 1st dbls Comfortable victory for the visitors. 2nd dbls An even game, strange game as Richard couldn't move Ross V Rob - 30 mins of absorbing TT which Ross should have won 10-6 up in 1st lost 10-12, 9-1 up in 5th, although Rob hit everything at this point and managed 7 consecutive net cords. Vernon V Trevor - 2stes down Vernon steadied himself to win. Colin V Philip - Closer than the score line suggests. Richard V Terry - Make the most of what you can reach saw Richard through.
Match Report - Wensum E v Newton Flotman A
24/03/2010, played at Catton Grove Primary School.
Wensum E beat Newton Flotman A 6-4.
A Daniel Atkins maximum eased Wensum E to a narrow victory over Newton Flotman A.
Wensum E beat Newton Flotman A 6-4.
A Daniel Atkins maximum eased Wensum E to a narrow victory over Newton Flotman A.
Match Report - UEA B v Wensum E
11/03/2010, played at Sports Hall.
UEA B beat Wensum E 9-1.
Another convincing victory for U.E.A. B with only Daniel Atkins on the scoreboard for Wensum E. Eric
UEA B beat Wensum E 9-1.
Another convincing victory for U.E.A. B with only Daniel Atkins on the scoreboard for Wensum E. Eric
Match Report - Millermen v Gothic D
17/03/2010, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Millermen drew with Gothic D 5-5.
For the second time this season Gothic come back to share points. Steve Andrews win over Rob Pennell the pivatal result of the night. Trevor
Millermen drew with Gothic D 5-5.
For the second time this season Gothic come back to share points. Steve Andrews win over Rob Pennell the pivatal result of the night. Trevor
Match Report - Telephones C v Choppers
15/03/2010, played at Keswick Reading Room.
Telephones C lost to Choppers 2-8.
Much closer than the final score suggests.
Telephones C lost to Choppers 2-8.
Much closer than the final score suggests.
Match Report - Foxwood D v Wensum E
23/03/2010, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood D beat Wensum E 10-0.
The Championship Trophy will look good in my cabinet. Wayne
Foxwood D beat Wensum E 10-0.
The Championship Trophy will look good in my cabinet. Wayne
Norwich Senior Closed Championships 2010
An encouraging number of 33 players took part in the tournament at Catton Grove Primary School, where the absence of last year’s triple winner, Philip Logsdon gave ample opportunity for new champions. The mens singles final was an excellent display of modern table tennis between two young players from the Wensum Club, Owe Karlsson and Ryan Collins. To reach the final, Collins had beaten Aaron Marche and Andrew Hawes and Karlsson beat Paul Barrett and the un-seeded Tony Zeqiri who did very well to reach the semi finals. In the first two sets of the final, Karlsson’s serves and strong attacking forehand got the better of his opponent, but in the third set Collins produced more challenging serves and made fewer unforced errors to go 4-1up. The attacking forehand rallies went his way and the game finished 11-3. However, despite a strong start in the 4th game, Collins faltered as Karlsson produced some unreturnable serves. A lucky edge ball put Karlsson 9-5 up and despite Collins producing 2 excellent winners to narrow the deficit, Karlsson won the game 11-8 to take his first singles title. There was a very low entry in the ladies singles and an understandably one-sided final between Wensum’s Premier A player Lauren Spink and veteran Mary Sawyer. In the open doubles semi-finals, Ben Thompson and Mats Olsson beat Mark Dare and Lauren Spink while Sean Molloy and Steve Sadd beat Owe Karlsson and Aaron Marche. In the final, CEYMS players Thompson/Olsson overpowered the Wensum duo of Molloy/Sadd to take the open doubles title. Mats Olsson also won the Veteran’s over 40 singles having beaten Sean Molloy in the semi final. Runner-up Frank Hayward had excellent wins over Daid Henderson and Steve Sadd on his way to the final. However, Sadd got his revenge and beat Hayward in the semi final of the Veteran’s over 50 singles to win the final against Paul Durrant. Unusually, the handicap singles was won by a Premier A player, Ben Thompson (-8) who beat John Miller (+12) in three close sets. The fast attacking play of young Shane Underhill earned him the Mens Consolation title. He narrowly beat the experienced veteran David Henderson, having disposed of Paul Durrant and Jason Evans along the way. ResultsMens Singles – Owe Karlsson beat Ryan Collins 7, 6, -3, 8Ladies Singles – Lauren Spink beat Mary Sawyer 3, 3, 3Open Doubles – Ben Thompson and Mats Olsson beat Sean Molloy and Steve Sadd 1, -5, 9, 9Veterans Over 40 Singles – Mats Olsson beat Frank Hayward 11, -8, 6, 8Veterans Over 50 Singles – Steve Sadd beat Paul Durrant 4, 7, 7Handicap Singles – Ben Thompson (-8) beat John Miller (+12) 11, 8, 10Mens Consolation – Shane Underhill beat David Henderson 8, 7, -10, -3, 8 Wendy Durrant
Norwich Junior Closed Championships
Almost double last year’s number of entrants competed in the Norwich Junior Closed at Catton Grove Primary School.In the boys’ singles, last year’s winner and No. 1 seed Tony Zeqiri was the firm favourite, playing in his last year as a junior. After the group stage, he beat Joshua Baxter, and Will Lawes comfortably to reach the final against Arron Kemp. Yarmouth – based Arron beat Stephen Harsley in the ¼ final, followed by an unexpected win over county junior Sam Rock in the semi final, having been 2 sets down. In the final, nerves got the better of Arron in the first game and despite some good attacking rallies, Tony always had the upper hand. Arron played much better in the next two games, despite a few serves in the net, with some very good shots just missing the end of the table due to Tony’s pace. Tony, who is already a well-established Premier A league player, finally ran out the confident winner 11-1, 11-6, 11-8.The five entrants in the girls’ singles played a round robin event. Ex-tennis player Holly Fleming brushed aside all opposition, winning her 4 games without dropping a set. Kate Brocklesby was the runner up.In the Cadet singles, Tom Fox got off to a storming start, going 2-0 up against Chris Cockburn. The next two games went Chris’ way but Tom powered through to win the fifth game 11-5.The Under 13 singles was played as a round robin and Tom Fox won the title without dropping a set, his nearest rival and runner up being Daniel SadlerWith an encouraging level of entry in the Under 11 singles, Oliver Thompson reigned supreme as he breezed to victory over Jordan Carr 11-1, 11-5, 11-5 without dropping a set along the way.In the handicap singles, although hampered with a -5 handicap (the next best player having +7), Tony Zeqiri powered his way to the final, despite some very close games along the way, against Chris Cockburn, Kate Brocklesby and Holly Fleming. Alexander Oliver (+8) was his opponent in the final having beaten Darren Hubbard, Sam Rock and Liam Pye in the rounds. Alex lost the first game 11-7 but made a great comeback to win the next two sets 11-7, 12-10 having produced some excellent smashes in answer to Tony’s ‘lobbing’ tactics, although a couple of lucky ‘edge’ balls did help. In the 4th game Alex found himself 10-6 up, and with four match points, having produced some excellent backhand blocks and drives in answer to Tony’s fast attacking style. Unfortunately for Alex the lead slipped away and Tony sealed the game with a fast backhand loop and some unreturnable serves. His confidence restored, Tony ran out the winner 11-5 in the fifth game.Four county juniors competed in the doubles final. Tony Zeqiri and Alexander Oliver enjoyed an untroubled route to the final, whereas Sam Rock and Will Lawes were made to work very hard in the semi final, only just beating Arron Kemp and Darren Hubbard 11-9 in the fifth. In the first game, the pairs seemed quite evenly matched with some interesting ‘back from the table’ rallies, but a few unforced errors gave Sam and Will the game. The second game was much closer, but some excellent serving from Will ensured a 13-11 win. The game slipped away from Tony and Alex in the third set to give Will and Sam the doubles title and depriving Tony of a clean sweep in the tournament.Many thanks to Dennis and Margaret Calver for co-ordinating the entries and organising the tournament on the day. Also, grateful thanks to Wensum Table Tennis Club for the excellent playing facilities, setting up and dismantling the equipment and to Lindsey Dare and her helpers for refreshments throughout the day.Wendy DurrantResultsBoys singles (Under 18) – Tony Zeqiri beat Arron Kemp 1, 6, 8 Girls singles (Round Robin) – Winner Holly Fleming, runner up Kate BrocklesbyCadet singles (Under 15) – Tom Fox beat Chris Cockburn 8, 7, -8, -9, 5Under 13 singles (Round Robin) – Winner Tom Fox, runner-up Daniel SadlerUnder 11 singles – Oliver Thompson beat Jordan Carr 1, 5, 5Handicap singles – Tony Zeqiri (-5) beat Alexander Oliver (8) 7, -7, -10, 10, 5Doubles – Sam Rock and Will Lawes beat Tony Zeqiri and Alexander Oliver 6, 11, 8
Press report
In the Grant Matthewson Norwich & District Table Tennis League, Wensum A continue on their march to the Premier A title with three impressive wins. However in the 7-3 win over their B side, the man of the match was Norwich Men’s Champion, Owe Karlsson for the B side who took a maximum. In another match they proved to good for Gothic A winning 9-1, John Monk playing a rare game for Wensum A after a long injury lay off proved he is getting back to full fitness with 3 singles wins.
UEA A and Wensum C both move a step closer to promotion from Premier B after more victories. Current leaders Foxwood C were beaten by maximums from Sam Collins and Matt Haynes as the students ran out 7-3 winners. Wensum C defeated Telephones C and Taverham B by the same score and as Jason Evans and William Lawes produced some good results for the promotion hopefuls. Panthers and Hellesdon fought out a draw with Peter Mathieson in excellent form for Panthers. Gothic B were indebted to a Peter Maybury inspired performance when beating the resilient Nuorder B by a 7-3 score. Sands B just lost out 4-6 to high flying Foxwood C who had Trevor Cockburn in maximum form. Nuorder A eased their relegation fears when taking maximum points off bottom side Firstline Factors. In Division 1 there were some very tight games. Ex choristers came out the winners over Fairfield A, despite dogged wins by Eric Thornton and Janet Kelly, over Paul Elsegood. Robert Richardson also lost to Eric in a thrilling 5 setter. Gothic C were without Alan Hough, and were grateful to get a draw as Andy Watson, for Missionaries, earned a good maximum, even though two of his wins were close 11-9's in the fifth. Telephones and Wensum D enjoyed some good competition resulting in a draw. Dom Clark won all three singles for Telephones, and Stuart Henning beat Wensum's Lindsey Dare and Dani Dalmay. Colin Smith won 2 for Wensum, and partnered Lindsey to take the doubles. With Wensum D well ahead in top spot, it is still tight for runner up position between Gothic and Returners. Fairfield A are the only certainties for relegation so far. In Division 2 Foxwood D thrashed a weakened Wensum E 10-0 to consolidate their title quest. Gothic D gained a surprise 7-3 victory over Telephones C thanks to a John Roper maximum. Daniel Atkins’ maximum eased Wensum E to a narrow 6-4 victory over luckless Newton Flotman A. In Division 3 Easton maintained their top position with a hard fought 6-4 win over Dynamic Rams. Steve Gurton earned an excellent maximum for the Rams and this was complemented by David Porter's maximum for Easton, which included the winning game.The battle for the wooden spoon position at the bottom of the division was won emphatically by Tankards beating The Gamblers 8-2. The return of Roger Hewitt for Tankards ensured the points, leaving The Gamblers ensconced in bottom position.
UEA A and Wensum C both move a step closer to promotion from Premier B after more victories. Current leaders Foxwood C were beaten by maximums from Sam Collins and Matt Haynes as the students ran out 7-3 winners. Wensum C defeated Telephones C and Taverham B by the same score and as Jason Evans and William Lawes produced some good results for the promotion hopefuls. Panthers and Hellesdon fought out a draw with Peter Mathieson in excellent form for Panthers. Gothic B were indebted to a Peter Maybury inspired performance when beating the resilient Nuorder B by a 7-3 score. Sands B just lost out 4-6 to high flying Foxwood C who had Trevor Cockburn in maximum form. Nuorder A eased their relegation fears when taking maximum points off bottom side Firstline Factors. In Division 1 there were some very tight games. Ex choristers came out the winners over Fairfield A, despite dogged wins by Eric Thornton and Janet Kelly, over Paul Elsegood. Robert Richardson also lost to Eric in a thrilling 5 setter. Gothic C were without Alan Hough, and were grateful to get a draw as Andy Watson, for Missionaries, earned a good maximum, even though two of his wins were close 11-9's in the fifth. Telephones and Wensum D enjoyed some good competition resulting in a draw. Dom Clark won all three singles for Telephones, and Stuart Henning beat Wensum's Lindsey Dare and Dani Dalmay. Colin Smith won 2 for Wensum, and partnered Lindsey to take the doubles. With Wensum D well ahead in top spot, it is still tight for runner up position between Gothic and Returners. Fairfield A are the only certainties for relegation so far. In Division 2 Foxwood D thrashed a weakened Wensum E 10-0 to consolidate their title quest. Gothic D gained a surprise 7-3 victory over Telephones C thanks to a John Roper maximum. Daniel Atkins’ maximum eased Wensum E to a narrow 6-4 victory over luckless Newton Flotman A. In Division 3 Easton maintained their top position with a hard fought 6-4 win over Dynamic Rams. Steve Gurton earned an excellent maximum for the Rams and this was complemented by David Porter's maximum for Easton, which included the winning game.The battle for the wooden spoon position at the bottom of the division was won emphatically by Tankards beating The Gamblers 8-2. The return of Roger Hewitt for Tankards ensured the points, leaving The Gamblers ensconced in bottom position.
Norfolk Junior Closed Championships
The Norfolk Junior Table Tennis Championships take place at Catton Grove Primary School on Saturday 17th April 2010. Please telephone Margaret Calver on 01603 867924 for an entry form.
Match Report - Gothic D v Telephones C
25/03/2010, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic D beat Telephones C 7-3.
Maximum by John Roper helped Gothic to the win. Super night with very competitive games played in a great spirit.
Gothic D beat Telephones C 7-3.
Maximum by John Roper helped Gothic to the win. Super night with very competitive games played in a great spirit.
Match Report - Taverham B v Wensum C
24/03/2010, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham B lost to Wensum C 3-7.
Taverham B fought very hard for this one point, thanks to Stewart & Martyn winning the last game, the doubles. Young William lawes played well for his maximum, Jason Evans and his bionic leg also produced the goods. JV could make no impression.
Taverham B lost to Wensum C 3-7.
Taverham B fought very hard for this one point, thanks to Stewart & Martyn winning the last game, the doubles. Young William lawes played well for his maximum, Jason Evans and his bionic leg also produced the goods. JV could make no impression.
Match Report - United Norwich Hospitals A v Gothic A
11/03/2010, played at Great Plumstead Village Hall.
United Norwich Hospitals A lost to Gothic A 4-6.
A Kevin Gray maximum failed to inspire Hospitals A to victory but did ensure a point to help stave of relegation?
United Norwich Hospitals A lost to Gothic A 4-6.
A Kevin Gray maximum failed to inspire Hospitals A to victory but did ensure a point to help stave of relegation?
Match Report - Unisands B v Foxwood C
24/03/2010, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Unisands B lost to Foxwood C 4-6.
Foxwood got away to a 3-0 lead, but Sands closed the gap a bit with phil Clarke beating Mark Wilson 11-9 in the fifth. Trevor Cockburn was the main difference between the two sides and his maximum put Foxwood 6-3 up. Sands took the doubles to make the score more respectable...
Unisands B lost to Foxwood C 4-6.
Foxwood got away to a 3-0 lead, but Sands closed the gap a bit with phil Clarke beating Mark Wilson 11-9 in the fifth. Trevor Cockburn was the main difference between the two sides and his maximum put Foxwood 6-3 up. Sands took the doubles to make the score more respectable...
Match Report - Gothic B v Nuorder B
25/03/2010, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic B beat Nuorder B 7-3.
A fine maximum from home skipper Peter Maybury, including an impressive 3-1 win over John Williams with the match score at 3-3. Perhaps PM is finally come to terms with his new shorts!!!!
Gothic B beat Nuorder B 7-3.
A fine maximum from home skipper Peter Maybury, including an impressive 3-1 win over John Williams with the match score at 3-3. Perhaps PM is finally come to terms with his new shorts!!!!
Match Report - Briston A v CEYMS C
23/03/2010, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston A beat CEYMS C 7-3.
Robin Thaxter streered Briston A away from the drop with a maximum, an inspired brace by Stuart Langridge plus the doubles with Keith Hunt saved a point for CEYMS C.
Briston A beat CEYMS C 7-3.
Robin Thaxter streered Briston A away from the drop with a maximum, an inspired brace by Stuart Langridge plus the doubles with Keith Hunt saved a point for CEYMS C.
Match Report - Wensum B v Foxwood A
25/03/2010, played at Catton Grove Primary School.
Wensum B lost to Foxwood A 4-6.
An inspired performance from Andy Hawes saw him defeat the Norwich Champion Owe Karlsson by 3-0 to guide Foxwood A to a winning postion. Aaron Marche had a good win over Kevin Roper by 3-0.
Wensum B lost to Foxwood A 4-6.
An inspired performance from Andy Hawes saw him defeat the Norwich Champion Owe Karlsson by 3-0 to guide Foxwood A to a winning postion. Aaron Marche had a good win over Kevin Roper by 3-0.
Match Report - Wensum B v Wensum A
11/03/2010, played at Catton Grove Primary School.
Wensum B lost to Wensum A 3-7.
A very impressive maximum from Owe Karlsson for the B side over runaway leaders Wensum A gained a point for the B side. With his Norwich singles title is he the best player in Norwich league, results do not lie? Shane Underhill had Ryan Collins in trouble looking the likely winner after leading 2-0 only to evenytually lose close in the fifth.
Wensum B lost to Wensum A 3-7.
A very impressive maximum from Owe Karlsson for the B side over runaway leaders Wensum A gained a point for the B side. With his Norwich singles title is he the best player in Norwich league, results do not lie? Shane Underhill had Ryan Collins in trouble looking the likely winner after leading 2-0 only to evenytually lose close in the fifth.
Match Report - Hellesdon YCOB v Panthers
31/03/2010, played at United Reform Church.
Hellesdon YCOB drew with Panthers 5-5.
The usual hard fought encounter between these two old rivals. All players winning at least one singles to make it an entertaining match. Despite the fire alarm going off during the 8th game of the night the match was finished after a frantic search for the 'off' switch. Match of the night was Mel Humphries comeback from 2-0 down in games and also being 8-2 down in the fifth against Mel Rooney to steal it at the death. Panthers fought hard to win the final two games to earn a deserved share of the spoils.
Hellesdon YCOB drew with Panthers 5-5.
The usual hard fought encounter between these two old rivals. All players winning at least one singles to make it an entertaining match. Despite the fire alarm going off during the 8th game of the night the match was finished after a frantic search for the 'off' switch. Match of the night was Mel Humphries comeback from 2-0 down in games and also being 8-2 down in the fifth against Mel Rooney to steal it at the death. Panthers fought hard to win the final two games to earn a deserved share of the spoils.
Match Report - Panthers v Taverham A
22/03/2010, played at Hornsby Room, Miller Hall.
Panthers beat Taverham A 6-4.
Panthers stormed into a 5-2 lead only for Taverham to claw themselves back to 4-5 when the two Andy's won. Peter M and David S fought hard in a five set doubles to take the tie and the match.
Panthers beat Taverham A 6-4.
Panthers stormed into a 5-2 lead only for Taverham to claw themselves back to 4-5 when the two Andy's won. Peter M and David S fought hard in a five set doubles to take the tie and the match.
Match Report - Foxwood D v Choppers
09/03/2010, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood D beat Choppers 6-4.
Due to a Stu injury Foxwood went with a 5 man team. Andrew Leeds making his debut after coming out of retirement played well in defeating Colin Tucker. The title bandwagon rolls on !! WD
Foxwood D beat Choppers 6-4.
Due to a Stu injury Foxwood went with a 5 man team. Andrew Leeds making his debut after coming out of retirement played well in defeating Colin Tucker. The title bandwagon rolls on !! WD
Match Report - UEA A v Foxwood C
18/03/2010, played at Sports Hall.
UEA A beat Foxwood C 7-3.
Another 3 points for UEA against a team in the top three in their quest for the Prem B title. Both Matt Haynes and Sam Collins in commanding form.
UEA A beat Foxwood C 7-3.
Another 3 points for UEA against a team in the top three in their quest for the Prem B title. Both Matt Haynes and Sam Collins in commanding form.
Match Report - Newton Flotman A v Rosebery Road MYC
03/03/2010, played at Newton Flotman Village Hall.
Newton Flotman A lost to Rosebery Road MYC 4-6.
Some very hard fought matches with the highlight being young Keiran Brady beating Ross Gray proving he really has come of age ! Thanks to Pat West Standing in for Newton Flotman at the last minute. 6-4 win to Rosebery but it could have been a draw or even a win for Newton Flotman.
Newton Flotman A lost to Rosebery Road MYC 4-6.
Some very hard fought matches with the highlight being young Keiran Brady beating Ross Gray proving he really has come of age ! Thanks to Pat West Standing in for Newton Flotman at the last minute. 6-4 win to Rosebery but it could have been a draw or even a win for Newton Flotman.
Match Report - Remploy A v Newton Flotman A
09/03/2010, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Remploy A beat Newton Flotman A 9-1.
Remplo added to Newton Flotman's problems with an emphatic victory only Keiran Brady saved the whitewash. Eric
Remploy A beat Newton Flotman A 9-1.
Remplo added to Newton Flotman's problems with an emphatic victory only Keiran Brady saved the whitewash. Eric
Match Report - Nuorder A v Firstline Factors
22/03/2010, played at Norwich Union Room, Miller Hall.
Nuorder A beat Firstline Factors 8-2.
Nuorder A almost secured their Prem B survival with this maximum point haul against the wooden spoonists Firstline Factors. Ian Taylor and Bob King winning all their games with Lawrence Caley suffering from post Cheltenham blues...Good to see Alan Walpole playing and showing glimses of his best form.
Nuorder A beat Firstline Factors 8-2.
Nuorder A almost secured their Prem B survival with this maximum point haul against the wooden spoonists Firstline Factors. Ian Taylor and Bob King winning all their games with Lawrence Caley suffering from post Cheltenham blues...Good to see Alan Walpole playing and showing glimses of his best form.
Match Report - Telephones B v Wensum D
22/03/2010, played at Keswick Reading Room.
Telephones B drew with Wensum D 5-5.
DIVISION 1 A good competition for the points. Dom Clark won all three singles for Telephones, and Stuart Henning beat Wensum's Lindsey Dare and Dani Dalmay. Colin Smith won 2 for the visitors, and partnered Lindsey to take the doubles.
Telephones B drew with Wensum D 5-5.
DIVISION 1 A good competition for the points. Dom Clark won all three singles for Telephones, and Stuart Henning beat Wensum's Lindsey Dare and Dani Dalmay. Colin Smith won 2 for the visitors, and partnered Lindsey to take the doubles.
Match Report - Ex-Choristers A v Fairfield A
23/03/2010, played at St Faiths Centre.
Ex-Choristers A beat Fairfield A 7-3.
DIVISION 1 Some very tight games throughout the evening, but Ex choristers came out the winners, despite dogged wins by Eric Thornton and Janet Kelly, for Fairfields, against Paul Elsegood. Robert Richardson also lost to Eric in a thrilling 5 setter.
Ex-Choristers A beat Fairfield A 7-3.
DIVISION 1 Some very tight games throughout the evening, but Ex choristers came out the winners, despite dogged wins by Eric Thornton and Janet Kelly, for Fairfields, against Paul Elsegood. Robert Richardson also lost to Eric in a thrilling 5 setter.
Match Report - Foxwood C v Taverham B
16/03/2010, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood C beat Taverham B 10-0.
A rather one sided local derby with Foxwood keeping in contention for a promotion place whilst the result will dent hopes in a revival for Taverham B.
Foxwood C beat Taverham B 10-0.
A rather one sided local derby with Foxwood keeping in contention for a promotion place whilst the result will dent hopes in a revival for Taverham B.
Match Report - Foxwood C v UEA A
30/03/2010, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood C drew with UEA A 5-5.
An excellent performance from Foxwoood C against a strong UEA. Carl Matthewson beating Sam Collins in some style and providing Matt Haynes with plenty to think about. Matt Haynes kept his 100% record and teamed up with Sam to secure a draw.
Foxwood C drew with UEA A 5-5.
An excellent performance from Foxwoood C against a strong UEA. Carl Matthewson beating Sam Collins in some style and providing Matt Haynes with plenty to think about. Matt Haynes kept his 100% record and teamed up with Sam to secure a draw.
Match Report - Gothic C v Missionaries
18/03/2010, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic C drew with Missionaries 5-5.
DIVISION 1 Gothic were without Alan Hough, and were grateful to get a draw! Andy Watson, for Missionaries, earned a good maximum, even though two of his wins were close 11-9's in the fifth
Gothic C drew with Missionaries 5-5.
DIVISION 1 Gothic were without Alan Hough, and were grateful to get a draw! Andy Watson, for Missionaries, earned a good maximum, even though two of his wins were close 11-9's in the fifth
Match Report - Telephones A v Unisands B
18/03/2010, played at Keswick Reading Room.
Telephones A lost to Unisands B 2-8.
An emphatic victory by Sands with Phil Clarke and Nev Beckett in maximum mood. Telephones just failed to salvage a point for their efforts after Graham King had played well to beat Peter Read.
Telephones A lost to Unisands B 2-8.
An emphatic victory by Sands with Phil Clarke and Nev Beckett in maximum mood. Telephones just failed to salvage a point for their efforts after Graham King had played well to beat Peter Read.
Match Report - Firstline Factors v Panthers
15/03/2010, played at Hellesdon Parish Hall.
Firstline Factors lost to Panthers 3-7.
With Peter Mathieson unbeaten on the night & well backed up by David Sprunt, Panthers came out 7-3 winners. Harold Chapman played well for Firstline, beating Mel & David and giving Peter a good game. Alan Walpole making a welcome return, but could not trouble the scorer or have a change of luck.....
Firstline Factors lost to Panthers 3-7.
With Peter Mathieson unbeaten on the night & well backed up by David Sprunt, Panthers came out 7-3 winners. Harold Chapman played well for Firstline, beating Mel & David and giving Peter a good game. Alan Walpole making a welcome return, but could not trouble the scorer or have a change of luck.....
Match Report - Foxwood A v CEYMS A
04/03/2010, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood A lost to CEYMS A 4-6.
In the battle for runners up spot CEYMS A won a very close match 6-4. The crucial game proved to be the doubles with a 3-0 win for Ben Thompson & Mats Olsson over Andy Hawes & Steve Sadd.
Foxwood A lost to CEYMS A 4-6.
In the battle for runners up spot CEYMS A won a very close match 6-4. The crucial game proved to be the doubles with a 3-0 win for Ben Thompson & Mats Olsson over Andy Hawes & Steve Sadd.
Match Report - Wensum C v Gothic B
15/03/2010, played at Catton Grove Primary School.
Wensum C beat Gothic B 8-2.
Wensum gained maximum points in this high quality match although Gothic deserved something for their efforts. Sam Rock continues to improve, beating all three of his vastly more experienced opponents. Darren Hubbard played well but found Peter & Peggy to hot to handle on the night. A good night's entertainment for all.
Wensum C beat Gothic B 8-2.
Wensum gained maximum points in this high quality match although Gothic deserved something for their efforts. Sam Rock continues to improve, beating all three of his vastly more experienced opponents. Darren Hubbard played well but found Peter & Peggy to hot to handle on the night. A good night's entertainment for all.
Match Report - Briston B v Briston A
16/03/2010, played at Stratton Strawless Village Hall.
Briston B lost to Briston A 1-9.
In the battle of the Briston teams, the A side gained a comprehensive win to secure their Premier status, the only game to go the distance was Paul Warner defeat to Jon Hancock 11-9 in the fifth.
Briston B lost to Briston A 1-9.
In the battle of the Briston teams, the A side gained a comprehensive win to secure their Premier status, the only game to go the distance was Paul Warner defeat to Jon Hancock 11-9 in the fifth.
Match Report - Wensum B v Park Lane A
16/03/2010, played at Catton Grove Primary School.
Wensum B lost to Park Lane A 1-9.
Regretfully in a very exciting and enjoyable match, Sean Molly stepped up to play for the Wensum B team, he played extremly well taking all his singles but as he had played in Week 15 for the Wensum B2 side he was ineligible to play in this match, therefore his games did not count.
Wensum B lost to Park Lane A 1-9.
Regretfully in a very exciting and enjoyable match, Sean Molly stepped up to play for the Wensum B team, he played extremly well taking all his singles but as he had played in Week 15 for the Wensum B2 side he was ineligible to play in this match, therefore his games did not count.
Match Report - Fairfield A v Electricity
17/03/2010, played at Norwich Union Room, Miller Hall.
Fairfield A lost to Electricity 3-7.
DIVISION 1 Fairfields still lost despite a fine performance and maximum by Jamie Leeder. A good and solid performance though, from Electricity.
Fairfield A lost to Electricity 3-7.
DIVISION 1 Fairfields still lost despite a fine performance and maximum by Jamie Leeder. A good and solid performance though, from Electricity.
Match Report - Ex-Choristers A v Telephones B
18/03/2010, played at St Faiths Centre.
Ex-Choristers A beat Telephones B 7-3.
DIVISION 1 A most sociable evening and some enjoyable table tennis, ending with some reminiscences in the bar at St Faiths Centre.
Ex-Choristers A beat Telephones B 7-3.
DIVISION 1 A most sociable evening and some enjoyable table tennis, ending with some reminiscences in the bar at St Faiths Centre.
Match Report - Wensum E v Remploy A
03/03/2010, played at Catton Grove Primary School.
Wensum E beat Remploy A 6-4.
Maximums for Charlie Sadd and Arron Kemp edged Wensum E to a narrow 6-4 victory over Remplo A for whom Roy Hatton also secured a maximum. Eric
Wensum E beat Remploy A 6-4.
Maximums for Charlie Sadd and Arron Kemp edged Wensum E to a narrow 6-4 victory over Remplo A for whom Roy Hatton also secured a maximum. Eric
Match Report - Newton Flotman B v Shelly Telly
02/12/2009, played at Newton Flotman Village Hall.
Newton Flotman B beat Shelly Telly 6-4.
The last game of the season for Newton Flotman B v Shelly Telly. A close match where Roy Blowers two singles wins v Gordon Chipperfield and Michelle Savage helped Newton Flotman B to a 6-4 win. Michelle Savage, who has improved since joining the league, played well to beat Newton Flotmans Ruth Bullard in the final game to make the scoreline a respectable 6-4.
Newton Flotman B beat Shelly Telly 6-4.
The last game of the season for Newton Flotman B v Shelly Telly. A close match where Roy Blowers two singles wins v Gordon Chipperfield and Michelle Savage helped Newton Flotman B to a 6-4 win. Michelle Savage, who has improved since joining the league, played well to beat Newton Flotmans Ruth Bullard in the final game to make the scoreline a respectable 6-4.
Match Report - St Faiths Centre v UEA B
02/03/2010, played at St Faiths Centre.
St Faiths Centre lost to UEA B 2-8.
S.F.C. came up against a very strong U.E.A. side & were beaten 8-2. The only shining light for S.F.C was the continued unbeaten success of Garner & Johnson in the doubles who made it 16 out of 16 wins. If U.E.A. continue in this form they may well get in the promotion mix. Darren Butcher
St Faiths Centre lost to UEA B 2-8.
S.F.C. came up against a very strong U.E.A. side & were beaten 8-2. The only shining light for S.F.C was the continued unbeaten success of Garner & Johnson in the doubles who made it 16 out of 16 wins. If U.E.A. continue in this form they may well get in the promotion mix. Darren Butcher
Match Report - Hellesdon YCOB v UEA A
17/03/2010, played at United Reform Church.
Hellesdon YCOB beat UEA A 9-1.
A mixture of fixture congestion and studies forced the students to field a weakened team that did not include their top players Matt Haynes and Sam Collins. However, their replacements gave Hellesdon a few scares along the way. long Zhang played well in defeating John Howlett and Ally Pu had match points, also against John before narrowly losing out in the fifth. Mel Humphries and Francis Webb were, in the main, largely untroubled. This was UEA's first defeat of the season but should not prevent their promotion to the top flight.
Hellesdon YCOB beat UEA A 9-1.
A mixture of fixture congestion and studies forced the students to field a weakened team that did not include their top players Matt Haynes and Sam Collins. However, their replacements gave Hellesdon a few scares along the way. long Zhang played well in defeating John Howlett and Ally Pu had match points, also against John before narrowly losing out in the fifth. Mel Humphries and Francis Webb were, in the main, largely untroubled. This was UEA's first defeat of the season but should not prevent their promotion to the top flight.
Match Report - Newton Flotman A v Choppers
02/03/2010, played at Newton Flotman Village Hall.
Newton Flotman A lost to Choppers 3-7.
7-3 final score going the Choppers way and again Newton Flotman having some long games and not quite getting the results. Thanks to John Williams standing in at the last minute. A well deserved maximum for Nigel Metcalf
Newton Flotman A lost to Choppers 3-7.
7-3 final score going the Choppers way and again Newton Flotman having some long games and not quite getting the results. Thanks to John Williams standing in at the last minute. A well deserved maximum for Nigel Metcalf
Match Report - Nuorder B v Nuorder A
18/03/2010, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Nuorder B lost to Nuorder A 2-8.
Nuorder B again disappoint when playing the A team, with no one able to raise their game when needed. The A side taking all 4 points and moving ahead of the B side in the table.
Nuorder B lost to Nuorder A 2-8.
Nuorder B again disappoint when playing the A team, with no one able to raise their game when needed. The A side taking all 4 points and moving ahead of the B side in the table.
Match Report - Telephones C v Millermen
11/03/2010, played at Keswick Reading Room.
Telephones C beat Millermen 8-2.
Comfortable victory for Telephones C. Stuart Laws outstanding Eric
Telephones C beat Millermen 8-2.
Comfortable victory for Telephones C. Stuart Laws outstanding Eric
Match Report - UEA B v Choppers
25/02/2010, played at Sports Hall.
UEA B beat Choppers 7-3.
A Tony Park double not enough to stave off defeat for choppers Eric
UEA B beat Choppers 7-3.
A Tony Park double not enough to stave off defeat for choppers Eric
Match Report - UEA A v Nuorder A
25/02/2010, played at Sports Hall.
UEA A beat Nuorder A 7-3.
Excellent point for Nuorder A, following a magnificent win by Ian Taylor over Sam Collins and an excellent doubles win.
UEA A beat Nuorder A 7-3.
Excellent point for Nuorder A, following a magnificent win by Ian Taylor over Sam Collins and an excellent doubles win.
Match Report - Taverham B v Telephones A
10/03/2010, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham B beat Telephones A 8-2.
A massive four points for Taverham B in their fight for survival in Premier B. Maximums from Stewart Lines and Martyn Cook enabled a victory that could bring survival.....
Taverham B beat Telephones A 8-2.
A massive four points for Taverham B in their fight for survival in Premier B. Maximums from Stewart Lines and Martyn Cook enabled a victory that could bring survival.....
Match Report - Gothic A v Briston A
04/03/2010, played at Eaton Parish Hall.
Gothic A lost to Briston A 3-7.
Briston A eased their relegation fears with a good win over Gothic A. The inclusion of Wayne Mason was crucial as he produced a match winning performance with 3 singles wins plus the doubles with Robin Thaxter.
Gothic A lost to Briston A 3-7.
Briston A eased their relegation fears with a good win over Gothic A. The inclusion of Wayne Mason was crucial as he produced a match winning performance with 3 singles wins plus the doubles with Robin Thaxter.
Match Report - Missionaries v Electricity
10/03/2010, played at Mission Rooms.
Missionaries lost to Electricity 2-8.
DIVISION 1 A really friendly and enjoyable match, reported Missionaries, and quite a close match, apart from Jamie MacIntosh's superiority
Missionaries lost to Electricity 2-8.
DIVISION 1 A really friendly and enjoyable match, reported Missionaries, and quite a close match, apart from Jamie MacIntosh's superiority
Match Report - CEYMS D v Gothic C
10/03/2010, played at CEYMS.
CEYMS D lost to Gothic C 4-6.
DIVISION 1 Unfortunately CEYMS had only 2 players owing to sickness, but Steve Nichols played very well to win all his singles against Gothic to secure a point.
CEYMS D lost to Gothic C 4-6.
DIVISION 1 Unfortunately CEYMS had only 2 players owing to sickness, but Steve Nichols played very well to win all his singles against Gothic to secure a point.
Match Report - Panthers v UEA A
15/02/2010, played at Hornsby Room, Miller Hall.
Panthers lost to UEA A 4-6.
Peter Mathieson inflicted the first loss of the season on Sam Collins. Matt Haynes proving too strong for Panthers
Panthers lost to UEA A 4-6.
Peter Mathieson inflicted the first loss of the season on Sam Collins. Matt Haynes proving too strong for Panthers
Match Report - Unisands B v Hellesdon YCOB
10/03/2010, played at Ross Room, Miller Hall.
Unisands B lost to Hellesdon YCOB 4-6.
Usual close match between Sands & Hellesdon. Sands took an early 2-1 lead but Hellesdon fought back (playing on two tables at the Miller Hall) with Mel Humphries in commanding form with a fine maximum. Another good team effort from Hellesdon to maintain their good run. Early finish at 9.45....
Unisands B lost to Hellesdon YCOB 4-6.
Usual close match between Sands & Hellesdon. Sands took an early 2-1 lead but Hellesdon fought back (playing on two tables at the Miller Hall) with Mel Humphries in commanding form with a fine maximum. Another good team effort from Hellesdon to maintain their good run. Early finish at 9.45....
Match Report - Firstline Factors v UEA A
01/03/2010, played at Hellesdon Parish Hall.
Firstline Factors lost to UEA A 1-9.
A sporting encounter but the students proved too strong on the night, however Firtsline took them to five 'five setters' so it was not made easy for UEA. Harold Chapman played well for Firstline and Matt Haynes was outstanding for UEA.
Firstline Factors lost to UEA A 1-9.
A sporting encounter but the students proved too strong on the night, however Firtsline took them to five 'five setters' so it was not made easy for UEA. Harold Chapman played well for Firstline and Matt Haynes was outstanding for UEA.
Match Report - Panthers v Nuorder A
08/03/2010, played at Hornsby Room, Miller Hall.
Panthers beat Nuorder A 6-4.
Panthers battled hard with a good team performance to take three points. Peter & Ian had a titanic battle with Peter edging home in the fifth, a slimmer Mel Rooney played well to win a brace. David Sprunt did well to beat Bob King 11-2 in the fith.
Panthers beat Nuorder A 6-4.
Panthers battled hard with a good team performance to take three points. Peter & Ian had a titanic battle with Peter edging home in the fifth, a slimmer Mel Rooney played well to win a brace. David Sprunt did well to beat Bob King 11-2 in the fith.
Match Report - Telephones B v The Returners
08/03/2010, played at Keswick Reading Room.
Telephones B lost to The Returners 3-7.
DIVISION 1 Another entertaining night's table-tennis with Returners too strong for the home side. Rhys Moore won all three for Returners and Paul Broome won two for Telephones.
Telephones B lost to The Returners 3-7.
DIVISION 1 Another entertaining night's table-tennis with Returners too strong for the home side. Rhys Moore won all three for Returners and Paul Broome won two for Telephones.
Match Report - Park Lane A v CEYMS B
09/03/2010, played at The Elms.
Park Lane A beat CEYMS B 8-2.
Another enjoyable evening, Park Lane gained maximum points despite a good fight from CEYMS B, Paul Barrett starred for the Church side with a brace over 'no power' Hendo and yours truly. Phil Logsdon for Park lane winning all his games in fine style.
Park Lane A beat CEYMS B 8-2.
Another enjoyable evening, Park Lane gained maximum points despite a good fight from CEYMS B, Paul Barrett starred for the Church side with a brace over 'no power' Hendo and yours truly. Phil Logsdon for Park lane winning all his games in fine style.
Match Report - Ex-Choristers A v Wensum D
09/03/2010, played at St Faiths Centre.
Ex-Choristers A lost to Wensum D 2-8.
DIVISION 1 Ex choristers sang flat, as Wensum D played sharp allowing nil points for the home team. Max points for Wensum sees them widen the gap at the top of the table.
Ex-Choristers A lost to Wensum D 2-8.
DIVISION 1 Ex choristers sang flat, as Wensum D played sharp allowing nil points for the home team. Max points for Wensum sees them widen the gap at the top of the table.
Match Report - UEA B v Norfolk County Council
18/02/2010, played at Sports Hall.
UEA B lost to Norfolk County Council 4-6.
Steve Annisons maximum swayed the result in N.C.C.'s favour Eric
UEA B lost to Norfolk County Council 4-6.
Steve Annisons maximum swayed the result in N.C.C.'s favour Eric
Match Report - Norfolk County Council v Telephones C
25/02/2010, played at Norfolk County Council Sports and Social Club.
Norfolk County Council beat Telephones C 7-3.
Maximums by Steve Annison & Martin Lawes enabled N.C.C. to gain 3rd victory in a row. Eric
Norfolk County Council beat Telephones C 7-3.
Maximums by Steve Annison & Martin Lawes enabled N.C.C. to gain 3rd victory in a row. Eric
Match Report - Electricity v CEYMS D
03/03/2010, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Electricity lost to CEYMS D 3-7.
DIVISION 1 Despite an on-time start to the match, as well as playing on an extra table, Electricity and CEYMS were unable to complete the match final Doubles at the Norman Centre through lack of time.Games 3,7, 8, and 9 were all 5-setters and defensive tactical battles.No-one wanted to smash anything, and , by the fifth set, even the people who could hit couldn't! Mike Cable and Steve Nichols battled for 40 minutes, and the others, almost as long.
Electricity lost to CEYMS D 3-7.
DIVISION 1 Despite an on-time start to the match, as well as playing on an extra table, Electricity and CEYMS were unable to complete the match final Doubles at the Norman Centre through lack of time.Games 3,7, 8, and 9 were all 5-setters and defensive tactical battles.No-one wanted to smash anything, and , by the fifth set, even the people who could hit couldn't! Mike Cable and Steve Nichols battled for 40 minutes, and the others, almost as long.
Part Time Coach Vacancy - Norwich
English Table Tennis Association (ETTA), Catton Grove Primary School, the Norwich East School Sports Partnership (NESSP) and Wensum Table Tennis Club are looking to appoint a part-time Club Support & Coaching Officer. The successful candidate will be employed by ETTA but will work closely with Catton Grove Primary School, the Norwich East SSP and Wensum Table Tennis Club in this exciting new coaching position. The coach will have the opportunity to work in both primary and secondary schools and be expected to contribute to both curriculum and extra-curricular developments. He/she will also play a significant role in developing Table Tennis pathways to Wensum Table Tennis Club.
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Match Report - Foxwood E v Taverham E
01/03/2010, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood E lost to Taverham E 1-9.
Foxwood E were outplayed by a very experienced Taverham team. The one encouraging fact for Foxwood, was the one game win of Sam Thompson against Reg Juett. He was also close to beating George Leoug.
Foxwood E lost to Taverham E 1-9.
Foxwood E were outplayed by a very experienced Taverham team. The one encouraging fact for Foxwood, was the one game win of Sam Thompson against Reg Juett. He was also close to beating George Leoug.
Match Report - Taverham A v Unisands B
03/03/2010, played at Taverham Village Hall.
Taverham A beat Unisands B 6-4.
A tight match with Peter Read in inspired form for Sands, unluckily losing at deuce in the fifth to Wayne Lubbock, who was winning a maximum for Taverham to secure a victory and three points.
Taverham A beat Unisands B 6-4.
A tight match with Peter Read in inspired form for Sands, unluckily losing at deuce in the fifth to Wayne Lubbock, who was winning a maximum for Taverham to secure a victory and three points.
Match Report - Telephones A v Gothic B
04/03/2010, played at Keswick Reading Room.
Telephones A beat Gothic B 6-4.
A fighting team performance by Telephones secured a hard earned victory and 3 points off mid table Gothic B. Paul Pegg got off his sick bed to play a part. Dave Marrison shone for the visitors, but it was Mark Ring who won three five setters that proved vital. An important win by Graham King over Paul Pegg and Jeremy Cocks against Seamus Chambers saw the phones over the finishing line.
Telephones A beat Gothic B 6-4.
A fighting team performance by Telephones secured a hard earned victory and 3 points off mid table Gothic B. Paul Pegg got off his sick bed to play a part. Dave Marrison shone for the visitors, but it was Mark Ring who won three five setters that proved vital. An important win by Graham King over Paul Pegg and Jeremy Cocks against Seamus Chambers saw the phones over the finishing line.
Match Report - Hellesdon YCOB v Taverham B
03/03/2010, played at United Reform Church.
Hellesdon YCOB beat Taverham B 10-0.
A fairly comprehensive win for Hellesdon against the 'Cook' family. Scoreline does not reflect the performance of Martyn Cook who lost two very close encounters against Mel Humphries and John Howlett. Mel survived match points in the fourth whilst Martyn and John both had match points in the fifth. The result leaves Taverham B in the bottom two whilst Hellesdon continue their recent good form.
Hellesdon YCOB beat Taverham B 10-0.
A fairly comprehensive win for Hellesdon against the 'Cook' family. Scoreline does not reflect the performance of Martyn Cook who lost two very close encounters against Mel Humphries and John Howlett. Mel survived match points in the fourth whilst Martyn and John both had match points in the fifth. The result leaves Taverham B in the bottom two whilst Hellesdon continue their recent good form.
Match Report - Nuorder A v Gothic B
01/03/2010, played at Norwich Union Room, Miller Hall.
Nuorder A beat Gothic B 7-3.
Nuorder A took advantage of a two man Gothic B side and secured three vital points. Ian Taylor the pick of the home side with an excellent display of TT against Dave Marrison. President King still struggling to find some form with the season drawing to an end.....
Nuorder A beat Gothic B 7-3.
Nuorder A took advantage of a two man Gothic B side and secured three vital points. Ian Taylor the pick of the home side with an excellent display of TT against Dave Marrison. President King still struggling to find some form with the season drawing to an end.....
Match Report - Foxwood C v Wensum C
02/03/2010, played at Foxwood Guest House.
Foxwood C lost to Wensum C 4-6.
Top of the table clash between two teams vying for the runners up spot. Sam Rock producing an excellent display against three experienced players to win all his singles and to team up with Jason Evans to take the all important doubles and three points.
Foxwood C lost to Wensum C 4-6.
Top of the table clash between two teams vying for the runners up spot. Sam Rock producing an excellent display against three experienced players to win all his singles and to team up with Jason Evans to take the all important doubles and three points.
Match Report - Nuorder B v Panthers
04/03/2010, played at Todd Room, Miller Hall.
Nuorder B lost to Panthers 4-6.
Usual competitive match between these two teams but the consistent Peter Mathieson & Mel Rooney shaded the points for Panthers. Game of the evening was Between David Sprunt and John Williams with the latter winning 18-16 in the fifth.
Nuorder B lost to Panthers 4-6.
Usual competitive match between these two teams but the consistent Peter Mathieson & Mel Rooney shaded the points for Panthers. Game of the evening was Between David Sprunt and John Williams with the latter winning 18-16 in the fifth.
Match Report - Wensum D v Fairfield A
25/02/2010, played at Catton Grove Primary School.
Wensum D beat Fairfield A 9-1.
Eric Thornton avoided a whitewash for Fairfields A, taking the game from Lindsay Dare of Wensum D.
Wensum D beat Fairfield A 9-1.
Eric Thornton avoided a whitewash for Fairfields A, taking the game from Lindsay Dare of Wensum D.
Norwich Seniors - CLOSING DATE EXTENDED!
The closing date for entries to the Norwich Senior Closed has been extended to Monday 8th March. The event will take place on Saturday 13th March at Catton Grove Primary School. Download a form from www.ndttl.co.uk or telephone Margaret Calver on 01603 867924.
Press Report
In the Grant Matthewson Norwich & District Table Tennis League, Foxwood A stormed into second place in Premier A with an emphatic 10-0 win over relegation threatened CEYMS C. Wensum A continued on their march to the title with a good win over Briston A, although Briston can feel they may have taken points off the champions elect just losing three games close in the fifth set. The only win for Briston came from Gerry Rudley who easily defeated Paul Speakman 3-0. Taverham B move out of the Premier B relegation places after gaining a hard earned point with their A side. Martyn Cook won a brace for the B side and joined up with father Geoff to take the doubles. Foxwood C maintain their position at the top with an emphatic 9-1 win over Nuorder B who had to thank skipper Andy Broughton for their solitary win. Whilst Sands A were outplaying bottom side Firstline Factors by a 9-1 score, mid table Gothic B were on the wrong end of two 3-7 defeats against unbeaten UEA and third placed Hellesdon. In Division 1, a strong Electricity side forced a rare defeat of Wensum D. Keith Meader was the star, winning 15-13 in the fifth game to upset Dale Ajeto's 100% record, who countered to beat Jamie MacIntosh and spoil his record too. Fairfields A reported a very close game but CEYMS D got the win with a 12-10 victory in the fifth set of the final doubles. Returners were 5 -0 up until Ex-Choristers’ Andy Cullum stopped the rot. Then Zoe Watters took the unbeaten Rhys Moore to the fifth game, but could not depose him! Robert Richardson did well to beat Returners’ Jason Peck. Gothic C’s Peter Holland could not get on the score sheet despite his side proving too strong for Telephones B. Remploy A were just edged out 6-4 by SFC who claimed both doubles in this Division 2 encounter. An Aaron Kemp maximum including an outstanding victory over Ross Gray aided by a Mark Grubb double and young Jordan Gabriel defeating Colin Edwards, gained Wensum E a 7-3 victory over RRMYC Two maximums by Steve Annison and one by Martin Lawes helped NCC to much needed victories over UEA B and a weakened Telephones C. All 3 clubs pushing for promotion from Division 3 had good wins this week. Ex Choristers 'B' were made to fight for their 6-4 home win by Thorpe St Andrew where Rod Clayton and Mike Wright put up the stiff opposition. YMCA pulled off an 8-2 victory over bottom club Tankards who were unlucky not to take a point off them.
Dark horses Easton maintained their push with an 8-2 victory over the UEA 'C' team. Jitenda Cheema took 2 games to save the whitewash for the students. Another significant win was for The Gamblers winning well 6-4 against Club 75.
Dark horses Easton maintained their push with an 8-2 victory over the UEA 'C' team. Jitenda Cheema took 2 games to save the whitewash for the students. Another significant win was for The Gamblers winning well 6-4 against Club 75.
Taverham E continued their winning ways in Division 4 with a hard fought 6-4 victory over Wensum H, Rod Edwards and Reg Juett with maximums. but Wensum with singles wins by James Bootyman and Finn Brocklesby and both doubles pushed them all the way. Newton Flotman B's John Williams won 2 singles in what was an even match with Wensum G. Wensum newcomer Stuart Edwards beat Ruth Bullard to get the winner for Wensum G and take the match 6-4. Three maximums from Nick Harris, Ed Vanderpump and Andy Roberts saw Fairfield B through to a 9-1 win over bottom of the table UEA E.
Wendy Durrant
