SOUTH DEVON AND TORBAY TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE, SPONSORED BY ALBANY FLORISTS
END OF SEASON TOURNAMENT 2022-23
With the conclusion of the league last week it was time for the end of season tournament which was again held at the Torbay Leisure Centre. An excellent entry of 65 local players took part in twelve separate events, 212 matches in total were played throughout the day, with many of the finals being held back for the Finals and Awards Night.
The events played to a conclusion at the Leisure Centre saw William Cottell win the Under 11 competition and Aleksandra Treder win the Under 13 event which were the two free to enter open competitions aimed at youngsters new to the game.
The division four competition was won by Pierre Doutreligne who defeated Clare Northcott in the final 11-9, 7-11, 11-9, 11-5.
The third division champion was Neville Cregan who beat Will Whittington 11-5, 11-9, 11-6.
The Ladies doubles winners were Sonja Ryland and Jackie Whitehorn victors over Eve James and Ann Morris 12-10, 11-8, 11-6.
The super veterans was again won by Dennis Gibbs who defeated Jeremy Broad 11-8, 11-2, 14-12.
The remaining 6 finals were held back for the showpiece event of the season which will be held at Stover School on Tuesday 4th April, 7pm start.
An excellent men’s singles competition with an entry of 33 competitors saw group wins from Dennis Gibbs, Kevin Nicholls, Shaun Gibbs, Mick Mercer, Chris Harper, Dan Webster Hall, Chris Dunn, Rhys Lush. Kevin Nicholls, Chris Harper, Shaun Gibbs and Dennis Gibbs went through to the semi-finals where Chris Harper knocked out Kevin Nicholls and Shaun Gibbs defeated his father Dennis to leave an interesting final between Chris Harper and Shaun Gibbs playing for the Burton Cup.
The ladies singles event saw Eve James win through to face Sonja Ryland in the Knight Cup Final.
Eve James was also successful in the mixed doubles playing alongside Andy Guy and will play Sonja Ryland partnered by Kevin Nicholls in the Mixed Doubles final.
An extremely competitive men’s doubles event saw a second division scratch pair of Ben Hoare and Jim McIvor win through to face Shaun & Dennis Gibbs in the final.
On to the veteran singles where Dennis Gibbs and Kevin Nicholls will again meet to battle for the Henry Pearce Cup.
So an excellent evening of table tennis in prospect at the League’s Finals night on Tuesday at Stover School where all the season’s awards will also be handed out. See you there – 7pm start.
Chairman George Breyley with Under 11 Competitors
UNDER 11 & UNDER 13 EVENTS
Well done to all the youngsters who took part in the league’s Annual End of Season Tournament. An excellent competition with several promising future stars in the making. Thanks to Jo Piwowar and Mitch Bellham for their organisation, support and encouragement.
Blake Bellham
Elliott Baines
George Breyley with Under 13 competitors
