Results

Division 1– This week saw the climax of the division 1 season as the last, and deciding, match was played. Basement Dwellers needed 23 points to clinch the championship as they faced Minehead A at the Lawns. 

This match turned out to be a gruelling battle as ‘Dwellers fought for glory. It was player of the match, Mike Vickery, who led the way by scoring the only maximum of the evening with some outstanding play. Vince Court found the going difficult and scored 6, with Paul Rees adding a further 4 singles points. The singles tally fell short of the required points total, meaning the championship depended on the doubles. It was here that ‘Dwellers were at their best on the night as they just missed a maximum, with 8 doubles points scored. This gave Basement Dwellers a final match score of 27 points, and the division 1 championship.

Minehead A were persistent throughout the match with Toby Kerslake scoring 8 and Joe Camp 7 singles points. The doubles could not be described as one-sided as a further 5 doubles points were added by Minehead. This gave Minehead a score of 20 points at the end of a very long evening, elevating them to third spot in division 1. 

Division 2– The final division 2 match of the season was between Barn Boys and Space Invaders. For the ‘Boys’ Steve Palmer top-scored with 7 closely followed by Graham Lamacraft with 6 and a further singles point from Geoff Dibble. With 5 doubles points added this gave Barn Boys a final total of 19 points. Space Invaders’ star of the evening was, player of the match, Matt Lawrence who managed the only maximum of the encounter. Margo Baker had success with her new bat and scored 4, with Jim Stiles adding a further 3 singles points. This match was won again on the doubles score. Narrowly missing a maximum, the 8 doubles points gave Space Invaders a winning score of 24 points.

Division 1 

 Division 2 

FINALS NIGHT

Saturday 13^thApril saw the West Somerset table Tennis Association tournament finals, and the annual dinner and presentations

RESULTS:

Division 1

                  Champions – Basement Dwellers

                  Runners-up – Wiveliscombe

Division 2

                  Champions – Allsorts

                  Runners-up – Roy’s Boys

Juniors – under 13

                  Winner – Will Parfitt

                  Runner up – Joseph Sealby

Juniors – over 13

                  Winner – Jack Lancaster

                  Runner up – Luke Westcott

Handicap Veterans

                  Winner – Margo Baker

                  Runner up – David Smith

Handicap Pairs

                  Winners – Vince Court & Toby Kerslake

                  Runners up – Liz Fletcher & Trevor Stockdale

Handicap Singles

                  Winner – Vince Court

                  Runner up – Toby Kerslake

Open Singles

                  Winner – Joe Camp

                  Runner up – Martin Rant

Most Improved Player

                  Matt Lawrence

Jerry Perry Cup

Barbara Parker - for longstanding duty to the Association as WSTTA secretary, Lawns Community Hall secretary, tournament organiser, web master, event organiser and provider of excellent food and refreshments. Our sincere thanks for all your hard work that enables the association to run smoothly.