Gwent & Glamorgan County Associations - in conjunction with TTAW - are pleased to announce that the SWC will be starting again probably the end of September (exact date to follow). Matches are played on a Sunday night; generally 4 sessions are played making a total of 20 Sundays over a season. Obviously this means it is not held every Sunday; there are occasional clashes with other events.
It is open to any pair within the region to enter. Entries may also (at management discretion) be accepted from a limited number outside the region
It is intended to cater for all ages - from under 9s to veterans! - and for all abilities - from beginners in the lower bands, to experts in the higher bands. There will be prize money awarded each 5 weeks for divisional winners. It is likely that 4 sessions will be completed over the season.
The competition can only happen, of course, if there is a sufficient number of teams’ entering therefore we would urge you to give consideration of combining with a friend, friends or even a family member to enter a team
South Wales Regional Conference- Main features
Teams of two players. Each player plays two singles & a doubles
Central venue at WIS, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff - weekly on Sunday evenings
Banded - 6 teams in each band (or division)
The lowest 2 (or 3 if there are enough players, normally the younger ones) bands start at 6pm and finish at 7.30pm
The top 2 (or 3) bands start at 7.30 to finish around 9pm or shortly after
Promotion & relegation possibilities each 5 weeks
Players may be “borrowed” from teams in lower bands in case of difficulty
There will be a £10 per player registration fee and each player to pay a match fee of £3.00 each week
towards the cost of the venue
Cash prizes for all the divisional winners and division 1 runners up, equipment or cash prizes for other divisional winners
Best Wishes
Neil Wright
Friday, 23 July 2010
Cathays Summer Festival 2010
Cathays Summer Festival held from 21st July to 23rd July saw over 30 different participants taking part in the 3 Day Event.
On the Friday the Tournament took place.
In the Primary Event it was a closly fought event with 13 participants taking part.
The Year 7-9 event was played out and was won by Welsh Under 13s player Ryan Oyler. It was a closly fought match betwenn two players from Pontypridd High School Academy for Runner Up spot, Which was won by Ben Griffiths after beating Team Mate Jonathan Bisp 3-2.
Inthrayut proved to strong in the Year 10+ Event by beating Sadia Ahmad to top Spot. Nabila Ahmed finshing 3rd place.
On the Friday the Tournament took place.
In the Primary Event it was a closly fought event with 13 participants taking part.Frank Powell - Davies who attends Albany road primary and is in Year 3 showed some impressive stuff to take the top prize after beating his sister Menna Powell Davies who finished 3rd and Alans Bank Hannan Malik finishing Runner Up.
The Year 7-9 event was played out and was won by Welsh Under 13s player Ryan Oyler. It was a closly fought match betwenn two players from Pontypridd High School Academy for Runner Up spot, Which was won by Ben Griffiths after beating Team Mate Jonathan Bisp 3-2.
Well Done to all participants at the Festival which proved to be a good event.
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Cathays Summer Festival
Cathays Table Tennis Summer Festival will be ran in the first week of the summer holidays.
Open to all pupils attending a Cardiff School
Dates:
Wednesday 21st June - Training Camp- 9.30am-12.00pm
Thursday 22nd June - Training Camp - 9.30am-12.00pm
Friday 23rd June - Tournament Starting at 10.00am
- Primary School Event
- Year 7-9 event
- Year 10 +
For more details and how to apply for the Summer Festival please contact
Festival Organiser
Simon Oyler at simon_oyler_1@hotmail.com
Open to all pupils attending a Cardiff School
Dates:
Wednesday 21st June - Training Camp- 9.30am-12.00pm
Thursday 22nd June - Training Camp - 9.30am-12.00pm
Friday 23rd June - Tournament Starting at 10.00am
- Primary School Event
- Year 7-9 event
- Year 10 +
For more details and how to apply for the Summer Festival please contact
Festival Organiser
Simon Oyler at simon_oyler_1@hotmail.com
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Hereford Grand Prix Report
Wales players flying in Hereford GP
Day 1 - Wales have 4 winners....
Women’s Band 2
Gosia Muda (Mi) beat Claire Ford (WAL) 11-8, 11-6, 11-7
Women’s Band 3
Round Robin won by Nicole Hall (WAL) and runner up Ann Barnes (Gs)
Men’s Band 3
Dan O’Connell (WAL) beat Dean Cundy (WAL) 6-11, 12-10, 11-3, 11-9
Men’s Band 4
Simon Oyler (WAL) beat Josh Jenkins (WAL) 11-6, 15-13, 10-12, 11-6
Men’s Band 5
Simon Oyler (WAL) beat Mike White (Sx) 11-9, 11-7, 11-6
Day 2
There were some great matches involving Dan O'Connell and Dean Cundy but our only winner on the Sunday was Naomi Owen
Women’s Open. Naomi Owen (WAL) beat Lauren Spink 11-4, 11-8, 6-11, 11-8
Day 1 - Wales have 4 winners....
Women’s Band 2
Gosia Muda (Mi) beat Claire Ford (WAL) 11-8, 11-6, 11-7
Women’s Band 3
Round Robin won by Nicole Hall (WAL) and runner up Ann Barnes (Gs)
Men’s Band 3
Dan O’Connell (WAL) beat Dean Cundy (WAL) 6-11, 12-10, 11-3, 11-9
Men’s Band 4
Simon Oyler (WAL) beat Josh Jenkins (WAL) 11-6, 15-13, 10-12, 11-6
Men’s Band 5
Simon Oyler (WAL) beat Mike White (Sx) 11-9, 11-7, 11-6
Day 2
There were some great matches involving Dan O'Connell and Dean Cundy but our only winner on the Sunday was Naomi Owen
Women’s Open. Naomi Owen (WAL) beat Lauren Spink 11-4, 11-8, 6-11, 11-8
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Luxembourg Junior Open
Luxembourg Junior Open
Six players from Wales made the long trip to Luxembourg for the 26th Luxembourg International Youth Table Tennis Championships.
Please visit the Table Tennis Association Of Wales webpage to find out how the players got on
http://www.ttaw.co.uk/
Six players from Wales made the long trip to Luxembourg for the 26th Luxembourg International Youth Table Tennis Championships.
Please visit the Table Tennis Association Of Wales webpage to find out how the players got on
http://www.ttaw.co.uk/
South Africa Visit Cathays High Academy
South Africa may be at the centre of the football world at the moment, but pupils at a Cardiff school have been pitting their wits against some of the country’s other top sporting stars.
Number one Shane Overmayer and his team-mates took a break from a Test series against Wales to visit Cathays High’s table tennis academy.
Take a full look at the story on the link below
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/parklife/2010/06/16/table-tennis-cathays-pupils-dine-out-at-the-top-table-91466-26656510/
Number one Shane Overmayer and his team-mates took a break from a Test series against Wales to visit Cathays High’s table tennis academy.
Take a full look at the story on the link below
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/parklife/2010/06/16/table-tennis-cathays-pupils-dine-out-at-the-top-table-91466-26656510/
5 Minutes With National Coach ...
Ryan Jenkins, 31, from the Rhondda Valleys is the Table Tennis Association of Wales (TTAW) National Coach. Still playing at the highest level, after a glittering career as a top ranked international player, Jenkins took some time out from his busy schedule for some table time with Sport Wales to give his spin on what’s happening in the world of Welsh Table Tennis.
Click on the link below for full details
http://www.sportwales.org.uk/26091?diablo.lang=eng
Click on the link below for full details
http://www.sportwales.org.uk/26091?diablo.lang=eng
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
South Africa Visit Cathays Table Tennis Academy
On Thursday 10th June the South Afircan Table Tennis Squad will Visit Cathays High School Table Tennis Academy.
They are Currently in Wales playing test matches against the Welsh Squad in their preparation for the Commonwealth Games.
They will be putting on an Exhibition, practising with the young players from the Academy, and also giving them some tips and guidence for the future of our young stars.
This will be taking place at Lunchtime in the School Gymnasium.
Please come along and see some Top Players preparing for the Commonwealth Games 2010 in India
They are Currently in Wales playing test matches against the Welsh Squad in their preparation for the Commonwealth Games.
They will be putting on an Exhibition, practising with the young players from the Academy, and also giving them some tips and guidence for the future of our young stars.
This will be taking place at Lunchtime in the School Gymnasium.
Please come along and see some Top Players preparing for the Commonwealth Games 2010 in India
Wales Vs South Africa First Test Match!
The First Test Match Between Wales and South Africa was played today Wednesday 9th June at the Sport Wales National Centre.
With Wales having their top players away it was up to Welsh Number 2 and National coach Ryan Jenkins, Patrick Thomas and Simon Oyler to produce the goods for the Welsh Team.
Ryan got Wales of to a great start beating South African Number 2 Theo Cogill 3-1.
Patrick then went up against the Springbox Number 1 Shane Overmayer and lost in 3 close games 11-7,11-8,11-7, making the match 1-1.
Simon Oyler then stepped up against Luke Abrahams, After being 9-7 up in the first Luke pulled it back to win 11-9. The second game proved to be even closer, with the score tied at 10-10 Luke held on to win 12-10, and grew in confidence to take the next set 11-5.
Ryan then stepped up and took down the Number 1 Shane Overmayer 3-0.
This tied the game at 2-2, so it was down to the last match between Patrick Thomas and Theo Cogill,
Theo took the first game 11-6, Then Patrick stepped up his game and took the 2nd 11-5 after playing some great table tennis, in the 3rd it was a closely fought match but the South African stepped up his game to take the 3rd and then the 4th after playing some outstanding shots.
This ment the first Test Match went to South Africa.
Final Score Wales 2-3 South Africa
The Second Test will be played Tomorrow Thursday 10th June.
With Wales having their top players away it was up to Welsh Number 2 and National coach Ryan Jenkins, Patrick Thomas and Simon Oyler to produce the goods for the Welsh Team.
Ryan got Wales of to a great start beating South African Number 2 Theo Cogill 3-1.
Patrick then went up against the Springbox Number 1 Shane Overmayer and lost in 3 close games 11-7,11-8,11-7, making the match 1-1.
Simon Oyler then stepped up against Luke Abrahams, After being 9-7 up in the first Luke pulled it back to win 11-9. The second game proved to be even closer, with the score tied at 10-10 Luke held on to win 12-10, and grew in confidence to take the next set 11-5.
Ryan then stepped up and took down the Number 1 Shane Overmayer 3-0.
This tied the game at 2-2, so it was down to the last match between Patrick Thomas and Theo Cogill,
Theo took the first game 11-6, Then Patrick stepped up his game and took the 2nd 11-5 after playing some great table tennis, in the 3rd it was a closely fought match but the South African stepped up his game to take the 3rd and then the 4th after playing some outstanding shots.
This ment the first Test Match went to South Africa.
Final Score Wales 2-3 South Africa
The Second Test will be played Tomorrow Thursday 10th June.
Friday, 28 May 2010
Half Term Training Camps
Through the half term Cathays Academy Head Coach Simon Oyler is running a Two Day Training Camp for players from across South Wales to attend.
Training will include, Bat Skills, Exercises and Fun Games.
Open to all Junior Players Across Cardiff, Bridgend and Rhondda Valleys
Why not take this opportunity to practise and improve your table tennis skills!!
Information:
Venue: Cathays High School (Lower Hall & Gymnasium)
Dates: Wednesday 2nd June, Thursday 3rd June 2010
Time: 9.30am- 12.00pm
The session will cost £2 Per Day
(Cathays Academy players attend for free)
Hope to see you there!!
Training will include, Bat Skills, Exercises and Fun Games.
Open to all Junior Players Across Cardiff, Bridgend and Rhondda Valleys
Why not take this opportunity to practise and improve your table tennis skills!!
Information:
Venue: Cathays High School (Lower Hall & Gymnasium)
Dates: Wednesday 2nd June, Thursday 3rd June 2010
Time: 9.30am- 12.00pm
The session will cost £2 Per Day
(Cathays Academy players attend for free)
Hope to see you there!!
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
I Am A EuroKid !!
Laura Edwards and Jac Jenkins have completed their week long training at the Olympic centre in Lugnano, Italy at the EuroKids Camp with 70 other players.
Laura won the consolation singles at the Friday tournament, finishing 13th. Jac finished 18th beating Irish and Malta opponents.
The camp was taken by Croatian coach Branka Batinic
Visit:
http://www.ettu.org/public/Image/Eurokids_Lignano.pdf
http://www.ittf.com/_front_page/ittf_full_story1.asp?ID=21116&Category=general&Competition_ID
Laura won the consolation singles at the Friday tournament, finishing 13th. Jac finished 18th beating Irish and Malta opponents.
The camp was taken by Croatian coach Branka Batinic
Visit:
http://www.ettu.org/public/Image/Eurokids_Lignano.pdf
http://www.ittf.com/_front_page/ittf_full_story1.asp?ID=21116&Category=general&Competition_ID
Monday, 24 May 2010
Cathays Academy In Local Press
After winning the Team Championships of Wales Division 4 Cathays Table Tennis Academy made the local press. The South Wales Echo published a piece on the Academy and how they are building and making great strides forward.
Check out the link below for the piece in the local paper
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/parklife/2010/05/19/table-tennis-cathays-high-at-the-top-table-in-division-four-91466-26471867/
Check out the link below for the piece in the local paper
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/parklife/2010/05/19/table-tennis-cathays-high-at-the-top-table-in-division-four-91466-26471867/
Sunday, 23 May 2010
Welsh Secondary Schools Championships
Lee Morgan and Charlotte Carey confirmed their places for the Welsh team in the UK School Games in September as they won the boys and girls singles respectively today at the Sport Wales National Centre.
Having got through his group unscathed, Lee played Steve Fawkes (3-1) in round 1, Ashley Stravakis (3-1) in round 2 and then Matt Lancey in the semi finals (3-1). Conor Edwards meanwhile was making way in the other half of the draw with 5 set battles against Stefan Jeczalik in round 1, and Chris Griffiths in the Q final. Chris had two match points in the 5th end. Conor then faced number 1 seed Josh Jenkins in his semi final. Conor managed to stay close to the table and exchange spins with Josh that forced too many errors from the Swansea player and Conor moved into the final winning 3-2.
In the final Conor had plenty of chances but failed to put away the high balls he was given. Lee upped the quality in the 4th and 5th sets to win the event and book his place to Gateshead for the School Games.
Other notable wins was from Ryan Oyler against Jared Parsons in round 1.
Charlotte won the girls competition against Hannah Avery 3-0 in their final. Hannah beat Nicole Hall 3-2 in the semi final whilst Charlotte beat Sadie Edwards 3-0. Nicole had a chance in the group against Charlotte at 2-2 in sets, but the Ebbw Vale star found extra motivation to win the 5th set comfortably.
Nantymoel’s Sharlene Williams beat Greenhouse girl Naomi James 3-1 in the girls’ consolation event. Cathays High player Inthrayut Kongchun was victorious against 11 year old Callum Evans of Tonyrefail 3-1 in the boy’s consolation final.
RESULTS:
Open Singles
Charlotte Carey bt Hannah Avery 3-0 [10,8,10]
Lee Morgan bt Conor Edwards 3-2 [-8,13,-14,2,5]
Consolation
Sharlene Williams bt Naomi James 3-1 [9,-11,6,10]
Inthrayut Kongchun bt Callum Evans 3-1 [-4,,9,6,11]
Cathays Table Tennis Academy had 7 entries for the Secondary schools tournament, all the players gained valuable experiances from this tournament and Kongchun came away with the consolation event prize!
Having got through his group unscathed, Lee played Steve Fawkes (3-1) in round 1, Ashley Stravakis (3-1) in round 2 and then Matt Lancey in the semi finals (3-1). Conor Edwards meanwhile was making way in the other half of the draw with 5 set battles against Stefan Jeczalik in round 1, and Chris Griffiths in the Q final. Chris had two match points in the 5th end. Conor then faced number 1 seed Josh Jenkins in his semi final. Conor managed to stay close to the table and exchange spins with Josh that forced too many errors from the Swansea player and Conor moved into the final winning 3-2.
In the final Conor had plenty of chances but failed to put away the high balls he was given. Lee upped the quality in the 4th and 5th sets to win the event and book his place to Gateshead for the School Games.
Other notable wins was from Ryan Oyler against Jared Parsons in round 1.
Charlotte won the girls competition against Hannah Avery 3-0 in their final. Hannah beat Nicole Hall 3-2 in the semi final whilst Charlotte beat Sadie Edwards 3-0. Nicole had a chance in the group against Charlotte at 2-2 in sets, but the Ebbw Vale star found extra motivation to win the 5th set comfortably.
Nantymoel’s Sharlene Williams beat Greenhouse girl Naomi James 3-1 in the girls’ consolation event. Cathays High player Inthrayut Kongchun was victorious against 11 year old Callum Evans of Tonyrefail 3-1 in the boy’s consolation final.
RESULTS:
Open Singles
Charlotte Carey bt Hannah Avery 3-0 [10,8,10]
Lee Morgan bt Conor Edwards 3-2 [-8,13,-14,2,5]
Consolation
Sharlene Williams bt Naomi James 3-1 [9,-11,6,10]
Inthrayut Kongchun bt Callum Evans 3-1 [-4,,9,6,11]
Cathays Table Tennis Academy had 7 entries for the Secondary schools tournament, all the players gained valuable experiances from this tournament and Kongchun came away with the consolation event prize!
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
O2 Sponsor Cathays Academy
Cathays Table Tennis Academy recieved grant from O2 'Its Your Community'
This will support Cathays an will be put towards new eqiupment for the club.
A Big Thank You to the O2 Community Team.
Welsh Under 13's Championships
Congratulations to Both Beth Roberts and Chris Griffiths for becoming Welsh Under 13's Champions
Ferndale Based Chris Griffiths had a great tournament and played some brilliant table tennis on route to taking the title, he has won 3 Under 13's tournaments in England and now he won his first Welsh title andthe biggest one of the Season by beating Ashley Perry in the final,
Beth Roberts took her Second Under 13's Welsh title after regaining it for the second year by beating Caitlin Williams in the final,
Callum Evans and Soffi Jenkins won Consulation events
Ferndale Based Chris Griffiths had a great tournament and played some brilliant table tennis on route to taking the title, he has won 3 Under 13's tournaments in England and now he won his first Welsh title andthe biggest one of the Season by beating Ashley Perry in the final,
Beth Roberts took her Second Under 13's Welsh title after regaining it for the second year by beating Caitlin Williams in the final,
Callum Evans and Soffi Jenkins won Consulation events
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