Lawrie Neville of Warehouse Centre retires from Table Tennis

Lawrie Neville of the Warehouse Centre Plays Last Competitive LeagueMatch. Due to a significant back problem, Lawrie Neville has decided that at the age of 84, he should retire from competitive table tennis. What could have been a sad occasion at The Warehouse Centre became instead a celebration of Lawrie's long career in the sport.

 

Report from Graham Back.

Photo Gallery from the Czech TT Tournament, June 2011

Essex County Table Tennis Players during the Czech Republic TT Tournament, June 2011.

Photos sent by Stuart Gibbs & Ed Hodson.

SDTTL Quiz Night

SDTTL Quiz Night, Rawreth 19th November 2011.

Report from Ken Field,

Photo Gallery

“Bill Smith” Hard Bat Championships 2011

Annual "Bill Smith" Hard Bat Championships were held at the Hullbridge Sports Association's Table Tennis Club, Sunday 13th Nov 2011.

 

Report from Ken Field

Essex Junior Trials - 2011

Latest from the Essex Juniors Trials - October 2011

• Essex Juniors Assesment Report 2011
• Essex Juniors Ranking List Published on Essex County TT Association

Congratulations to Hullbridge TT Club Juniors and all other Southend TT League Juniors who represented the SDTTL on these trials.

Essex Interleague Fixtures and Rankings

The 2011-12 Essex Interleague Fixtures and Rankings now available from our website. http://www.sdttl.info

 

2011/12 Interleague Fixtures

 

2011/12 Interleague Rankings

Summer League 2011 - Final Tables

2011 Summer League Final Tables are now live on SDTTL website. Thanks to Lou Hopkins for the work he's done updating the tables for us.

 

Congratulations to the teams who won the Summer League in each Division and to all the players who played the Summer League this year.

 

Good luck to all on the new Winter League starting soon.

 

Berti, SDTTL Webmaster

Fixtures & Constitution - Winter League Season 2011-12

The new 2011-2012 Winter League Season starts 18th September. Good luck to all the Teams.

• - Constitution
• - Fixtures Chart Premier & Division 1
• - Fixtures Chart Division 3

2011 Medal Presentations

2011 Medal Presentations - Photo Gallery from the presentation picnic at Rawreth TT Club on Sunday 17th July.

Hadleigh Forum Tournament

Honours shared at the Hadleigh Forum Tournament

 

Every year one player seems to figure strongly in all events so it was refreshing to see a variety of winners in this year's tournament held at Eastwood Community Centre on Tuesday 10^th May 2011.

 

The Handicap Singles was won in a very close final by Paul Reed (handicap +7) who plays for Hadleigh Forum in the Basildon League, narrowly defeating Garry Hartgrove (handicap scratch).  Paul and Garry had progressed to the final with semi-final victories over Paul Fawell ( - 5) and John Tendler (-5) respectively.  The closeness of the majority of the matches in this event indicated the accuracy of the handicapping.

 

Garry obtained some revenge on Paul in the Handicap Doubles final when partnered by Colin Napper (combined handicap +2) as they were victorious against Paul Reed and David Woolmer (combined handicap +4).

 

The Straight Singles event went to form, being won by John Tendler who overcame Mick Tappenden in the final.

 

As always, a most enjoyable evening.

 

Graham Farmer

Southend Men's Team joint Champions of InterLeague 2011 Div1

Southend Men's Div1 and Vets Div1 played on 23-24th April the finals of the Essex Table Tennis Association Interleague. The Men's Team finished top as joints Champions with Harlow while the Vets Team finished third with Ilford winning the group. Report from Ken Field, the SDTTL Chairman

John Fell's funeral on 9th May 2011

"An old friend of Southend Table Tennis, John Fell sadly passed away last Sunday. His funeral is on the 9th May at 11.00. at St. Marys Church, Maldon (don't have precis address).

John worked for Tees Sports and supplied Southend with Tables for our Championships for many years. His friends will be welcome at the church".

 

Ken Field, SDTTL Chairman

Finals of Rosebowl 2011

Rosebowl 2011 Final: TT-on-Sea beat the Hullbridge Juniors 5-3.

Congratulations to Paul Skeggs and to the TT-on-Sea team of James, Behn and Elliot on winning the SDTTL Rose Bowl Final for 2011.

Full Report from Jayne Johnson.

Andy Seabrook's Bungee Jump for Charity, 25th April 2011

300ft Bungee Jump - on 25/04/2011 - Andy Seabrook

 

I am doing a 300ft bungee jump(believe to be highest in UK) for charity and looking to see if anyone would sponsor me no matter how big or small the amount.

 

I am diving in aid of prostate cancer research from which I am sure you are aware that my dad unfortunately passed away after contracting this cancer.

 

My dad and Howard were the 2 main people that got me into table tennis and kept me interested e.g. taking me to games when he had finished work and to practice!! I also remember how proud he was of me when I won the Trevor Bloxam award and how he used to like the atmosphere at matches where there was no argueing, just everyone there to enjoy themselves (although I remember him getting very frustrated when he lost all his games in the 4th Division when helping me out as we had no players)!

 

This is the link to my website. Many thanks to all.

 

www.justgiving.com/Andy-Seabrook

 

Andy Seabrook, Hullbridge TT Club

Junior Championships 2011

Junior Championships 2011:

This year's Junior Championships will be held on Sunday 8th and 22nd May at Hullbridge Sports Association.

Download the Entry Form.

Bluehouse TT Venue

'If anyone is looking for a venue for the summer league, Bluehouse can
accommodate two teams on alternate Wednesdays.
If interested contact Chris Crooks 01375377469. Fees are £4.00 per player.'
Chris Crooks

TT on Sea Table Tennis Club

Approximately 18 months ago whilst at our previous premises, TT on Sea was approached by Gordon Steggall, Manager of David Lloyd, Southend and invited to move the club to their facilities. There has recently been a change of management at David Lloyd and they are questioning the club's use of their facilities.

After much thought and consideration the TT on Sea Committee are regrettably writing to inform you that the Club will no longer be operating and Thursday 7th April will be the last session. (There is a match on 14^th April, but no coaching session).

Sadly, this is the end for TT on Sea table tennis club sessions. However we have spoken to other local junior clubs running coaching sessions who are happy to welcome our players. Details of clubs are attached together with useful websites where you will be able to find out about tournaments and events that maybe of interest to you.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for supporting the club and we wish you all the very best for the future.

Regards,

The Committee

Malta Tour 2011

 Rawreth Table Tennis Club 2011 Malta Tour - March 2011
Rawreth’s Dave Calleja, a native of Malta, arranged a Table Tennis Tour of his homeland, for a group of Rawreth Table Tennis’s Club’s leading players. The squad comprised: Dave Calleja, George Reeves, Kevin Read, Babul McLeod, Andrew Halling, Duncan Taylor, John Poysden, Keith Adams and Ken Field: sadly Charles Sweeny had to pull out at the last minute through illness. Read full Report.

Rosebowl 2011: Semi Finals Draw

Rosebowl 2011: The draw for the Semi Finals, results for the quarter finals and confirmation of the finals date and venue. Good luck everyone. From Ken and Lou.
http://www.sdttl.info/rosebowl/Rose%20Bowl%20Semi%20Finals%202010-2011%20-%20Web.htm 

2011 Championships - Finals Night Album

Click on any photo to go to Galleries page and then click on Full Screen for better viewing.

2011 Tournament - Photo Gallery

Click on any photo to go to Galleries page and then click on Full Screen for better viewing.

SDTTL new Champions

SDTTL Championships 2011: Alex Abbott (Legra A) wins the Men's Singles and Emily Godfrey (TT-on-Sea) wins the Ladies Singles.

Also wins for Kevin Read & Duncan Taylor on Mens Doubles and Keith Philips & Keith Adams on Vets Doubles. Vets Singles trophy was won by the on-form Alex Abbott. The mixed Doubles trophy was won by Stuart Gibbs and Janeth Finch.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Full Championship Reports and Photo Galleries to follow. 

SDTTL Closed Championships - Finals Night

Finals Night will be held on Wednesday 23rd Feb at Rawreth Table Tennis Club from 6.30pm. Plenty of good matches and the Winners/Runners Up Presentation. Good luck to all finalists.

Vets Singles Nights updated for Closed Championships

Due to the large entry on Vets Singles we've had to split the Vets Singles over 2 days.

Tuesday Night Vets Singles List

Friday Night Vets Singles List

Please all Vets check the lists to make sure what Day and Venue you're playing.

Good luck to all and hope you all enjoy this year's Championships.

P.S  Shame I cannot play in the vets yet as I turn 40 only a week after.

Rosebowl Updates

Rosebowl 2010 –2011

 

Last 16 Report and the Quarter Finals Draw now updated on Southend TT League Website.

 

Good Luck to the qualified  teams.

Vote for the Winner of this year's SDTTL Closed Championships

Please use the SDTTL Poll on the right side of this Blog page to pick up the winner of this year's Closed Championships Mens Singles.