The DDTTA Championships were a well-attended success again this year. It’s promising to see such a strong junior contingent in the league again. Thanks to everyone for taking part.
The results have been added to the Fixtures/Results section of the website. Alternatively, have a look at them here:
I hope everyone had a wonderful festive period…but you can stop eating mince pies now, you have to get your trainers back on for the 2nd half of the season!
The League Tables, Hunt Cup and League Fixtures sections have all been updated, The Downloads section also has all the relevant information one could need, including the Handicaps for 2012.
We will also be welcoming a new young team to the league, Kennet Vale B. We hope you enjoy it.
Good luck!
The following match report was submitted by Kennet Vale’s 2nd reserve player, Steve Richardson. Thanks Steve!
Hi all,
I decided on Thursday night to go to Devizes HQ and watch what is regarded by any Table Tennis expert with any sound knowledge, as the fixture of the season Poulshot A v Kennet Vale and as anticipated the match did not disappoint, but the final result 7-3 in Poulshot’s favour was regarded by anyone witnessing the match a miscarriage of justice. With both teams without their number 1 players, Thom Pears who is now the lead Choir boy for St Pauls Cathedral and on a world tour as we speak, and Steve Richardson with a crippling injury the match was always going to be tight. The Match opened up with the two captains the very overweight and unfit Jamie Smith v Brian Rayment, looking very focused. A very close match under way with Brian with his superior technique and class, against Jamie pathetic style looked sure to be the winner. With Jamie now firmly anchored in the middle of the table as he was struggling to carry all that weight round, he resorted to the now famous NETS and EDGES that many teams have had to put up with this season, and managed to SCRAMBLE a win. Unfortunately this pattern continued throughout the evening, until the last match of the night. Brian and Alan Duke, regarded by many as the best doubles partnership in Wilts in the last decade against Steve Deeble and Jamie. One could only feel sorry for Steve having to put up with Jamie, who had to request a Oxygen Cylinder and mask be put by the table so he could finish the match (don’t eat too many mince pies over Xmas Jamie). As expected a total mismatch was the outcome with Kennet Vale totally dominating proceedings, with poor Jamie just having enough PUFF left to shake hands. A great night.
The start of the 2011/12 season is nearly upon us!
Detailed fixtures are available here or a handy 1-page summary is available in the Downloads section.
I will welcome any match reports and will publish them here if you send them to thom@devizestabletennis.com
Good luck everyone!
Please can all teams complete their League Entry Forms and return them to Jamie before September. Digital copies can be found in the Downloads section.
Our HQ has had a facelift thanks to the 7 volunteers who turned up on Saturday 9th. A few coats of paint has transformed our venue’s facade from a rickety shed-like dumping ground, to a luxurious Swiss chalet…sort of. Seriously though the improvement is fantastic, have a look…
There will be at least one more day of improvements before the season starts. Members will be emailed details. Any non-members wishing to help, please contact us – details here.
It’s that time of year again. If you want to play in the Devizes league, or any other league affiliated with the ETTA for that matter, you must renew your membership.
If you click on the banner here, you will have access to all the information you need:
