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.

Week 8: Averages update only

Only Averages are updated this week. Due to the adverse weather conditions last week, nearly every game was postponed: in consequence there is no report this week or amendments to the Results, Tables and Press.The League have decided to let the Season run on for a further week at the end of the season, to aid the playing of postponed matches, but we hope Captains will try to catch up as soon as possible.

 

Report from the National Junior League 2010 - 2011  Ellenborough, Enfield, North London. Paul Skeggs

2011 Southend Closed Championships

Entry Forms for 2011 Closed Championships now available on SDTTL website.

Closing Date of Entry is Friday 21st January 2011. It may not be possible to accept Late Entries due to the time required to schedule the Program of Events

Qualification: 3 matches have to be played by the closing date for the entry. Only Juniors that have played the 3 qualifying matches in their respective divisions are eligible to enter in this Tournament.

Entry Fees: £13.00 for Adults and £6.50 for U18's (This fee covers all events entered)

Cheques payable to SDTTL must be sent to:

The Competition Secretary, Lou Hopkins,
166 Gove Road, Rayleigh,
Essex, SS6 8RQ

Entries and Timings Will Be Confirmed On The SDTTL Web Site.

"Taster Day" for Table Tennis at the Greensward Academy, Hockley

Trevor Vincent of the Hockley Table Tennis Club is arranging a "Taster Day" for Table Tennis @ the Greensward Academy, Hockley" on Sunday - 12h December, in conjunction with the Sports Director of the Academy.

 

Trevor has formed the Hockley Table Tennis Club over the past 2 years and they now have 3 teams playing in the Southend League.

 

This possibility is very interesting and could see a further Multi Table venue, which would be good for local Table Tennis.

 

Trevor welcomes all players or potential players in the area, to pop in and have a knock on Sunday.

 

If you are local in Hockley, please do call in and give the Venue a look

                        

Address is : -    

                            The Sports Hall

                            Greensward Academy

                            Greensward Lane

                            Hockley

                            SS5 5HG 

Preview of Rosebowl results

Preview of what hapenned last week in SDTTL Rosebowl Competition:

 

Canvey D Lentern C 4-5
Customs A Warehouse B 8 - 1
Warehouse D Invicta A 1-8
Castle Point B Hullbridge D 4-5
HULLBRIDGE G BASILDON HOSP 2 7
canvey e legra d 5/4
Hullbridge G Basildon Hospital 2/7
Customs B Castle Point A 3-6
Rayleigh Mill TT on Sea B 4 - 5
Runnymede 'A' Hadleigh Forum 'B' 6-3
Rawreth B Lentern E 7-2
David Lloyd RESSC A 8-1
Whittingham Legra A 4-5
Lentern D Hullbridge H 5/4
Runnymede C Rawreth E 9-0
TT-on-Sea @ DL A Runnymede D 8-1
CANVEY D LENTERN C 4 - 5
R.e.s.s.c B Rawreth Juniors 9-11
whittingham Legra A 4-5
Lentern B Runnymede B 2-7
Hockley A Hadleigh Forum C 6 / 3
Hullbridge E Lentern A 2:7
hullbridge a waerehouse 5-4

 

Full report for last 2 weeks of the Rosebowl Competition will be published soon.

St. Peters withdraws from the Rosebowl

St. Peters withdraws from the Rosebowl Competition,
'Many apologies, but due to various health issues making it difficult to
have available players qualified for the Rosebowl, St Peters have had to
withdraw from the competition.
PAUL REED,

Entry Forms for English League Cup Competitions

English League Cup Competitions:

Information and Summary of Rules for teams who wish to enter to this competition.


http://www.sdttl.info/ETTA%20Cup%20Competitions.pdf

Southend TT League players on Latest ETTA Rankings

Kevin Caldon of Runnymede A is ranked 28th on the ETTA October Rankings for Vets Men,
Linda Attridge of Hullbridge B is also ranked 28th on the Vets Women.
Emily Godfrey of TT-on-Sea is ranked 24th on Cadet Girls ranking

Well done, wish them all the best.

http://etta.tv/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ranking_188.pdf



Get your name@sdttl.info E-mail now

All Southend and District League members can have their name@sdttl.info e-mail for free. Just get in touch with Berti through the Comments page on SDTTL website and instructions how to set up the new e-mail will be sent over shortly.

ETTA Chairman answers your questions

From the Table Tennis Talk Forum: ETTA Chairman - Alex Murdoch Answers Your Questions.
Have a look at the questions made directly to Alex Murdoch and the answers given from him to Table Tennis players. Facebook logging in details can be used to log in to the forum and any questions can be forwarded to him there.
http://www.tabletennistalk.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?107-ETTA-Chairman-Alex-Murdoch-Answers-Your-Questions