Cathays and Whitchurch both gained promotion from their Divisons in the Team Championships of Wales this weekend
Cathays won 3 out of 5 matches over the two days and just beat North Gewnt and Rhondda C to second place.
Whitchurch followed suit with 3 out of 5 wins and after a very close finish with 4 teams finishing on 10 points it was Whitchruch who finished in second place on games difference to Carmarthen A and B and Bridgend B.
Over all this was a great weekend for both teas as they have now gained promotion to higher divisions.
Player of the Weekend
Huw Standen Whitchurch
Huw lead by example and worked hard in every match, He played a very attacking and showed a lot of guts and determination to take control of his games using topspins and control over the ball.
Monday, 19 March 2012
Monday, 12 March 2012
Senior Team Championships of Wales
The senior team championships concluded over the weekend of 10-11 March
The clear winner of the Division 1 title was the Cardiff City TTC team (Danny OConnell, Wiktor Dzwonkowski and Yongbo Zhang) who finished with a 100% record
Please visit www.ttaw.co.uk for the full report
The clear winner of the Division 1 title was the Cardiff City TTC team (Danny OConnell, Wiktor Dzwonkowski and Yongbo Zhang) who finished with a 100% record
Please visit www.ttaw.co.uk for the full report
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Dragon Report
Joseph Roberts
Report on Dragon Tournament 11th March 2012
The 6th Dragon Tournament took place on Sunday 11th of March, sharing the Main Hall at the National Centre with the final weekend of Senior Team Championships of Wales. Despite only being arranged at short notice, 36 entries were received by the organisers across the 3 age groups.
The Under 9s were first away, surprising spectators with their level of playing proficiency for such young players. The final group was closely contested, but in the end Joseph Roberts took the win from Jack ODuffy.
The Under 11s saw more great play as Cade Short managed to go “one better” than the last Dragon and take the win from Jack ODuffy who took home his second runner up trophy of the day.
The big entry of the day was the under 13s, contested by 20 players, including several new faces. However there were no surprises in the final top group as Joe and Jack ODuffy were joined by Joseph Roberts and Morgan Hams to battle it out for the trophies. Joseph Roberts came through on top to take his second win of the day from runner up Joe ODuffy.
Final Positions Dragon 11 March 2012
U9s
- Joseph Roberts (Cardiff HTP)
- Jack ODuffy (St.Marys Primary)
- Darian Eynon
- Louie Evans
- Harrison Webb (St.Mellons TTC)
- Anna Hursey
U11s
- Cade Short
- Jack ODuffy (St.Marys Primary)
- Louie Evans
- Bethany Brewer
- Jake Powell
- Jamie Lee Harley
- Tom Lam
- Harrison Webb (St.Mellons TTC)
- Rhys Davies
- Anna Hursey
U13s
- Joseph Roberts (Cardiff HPT)
- Joe ODuffy (Bishop of Llandaff)
- Morgan Hams
- Jack ODuffy (St.Marys Primary)
- Tatsuki Dale Thomas
- Cade Short
- Toby Johnston
- Ben Lam
- Joel Webb (St.Mellons TTC)
- William Warner Powell (St.Mellons TTC)
- Thomas Venn (St.Mellons TTC)
- Jake Powell
- Pouyan Javanmar (Cathays)
- Jack Probert (St.Mellons TTC)
- Jiri Makula (Cathays)
- Raja Rahi (Cathays)
- Niall Owen
- Jamie Lee Harley
- Ross Hutchins (Whitchurch)
- Advait Nair (Cathays)
A Total of 13 players from Cardiff took part in this Dragon Event which was a great success for all the players to gain valuable experience!!
Thanks to Neil OConnell for organising another Dragon Event!!
Sunday, 4 March 2012
National Championships Report
This weekend saw the Welsh National Championships take place at Sport Wales National Centre.
There where 10 players from the Cardiff Regional Squad who took part in the biggest Welsh tournament of the year.
The biggest performance came from Ryan Oyler who got the the semi finals of the Junior Boy singles losing out to eventual winner Conor Edwards, Ryan also made the Final of the Cadet boys singles where he lost out to Chris Griffiths, also in the Cadets Whitchurch Academy player Huw Standen had a good tournament, he got through his group with wins over team mate MacCauley Morgan and Matthew Francis, and lost out in close sets to Callum Evans. MacCauley finished 3rd in his group after beating Matthew Francis. Huw Standen then lost out in the Quater finals losing out 3-0. Primary School Star Joseph Roberts had a good win over Harry Langley in the Cadet group stage but finished 3rd in his group after losing out to Thomas Hayden and Finalist Ryan Oyler. Elliot Wienburg lost out in a tough group and couldnt get any wins under his belt.
Thomas Goodall and Paymen Molleai then joined Ryan Oyler in the Under 21's, Thomas found the going tough in his group with Champion Dan O'Connell and the talented Lee Morgan and lost out in close sets to both players, Thomas Beat Eleftherios Williams to finish 3rd. whilst Paymen Molleai finshed 4th in his group losing out to Ryan Oyler, Alex Prosser and Regional squad assisstant coach Gwyn Carvill.
Cailtlin Williams had a good run in the cadets but fell short in the semi Finals losing out to Laura Edwards, Caitlin also reached the quater finals of the Junior girls singles joined by team mate Sharlene Williams but both lost out 3-0.
Over all this was a good weekend with a lot of players taking part in their first National Championships, they will no regroup and prepare for the next seasons National Championships
There where 10 players from the Cardiff Regional Squad who took part in the biggest Welsh tournament of the year.
The biggest performance came from Ryan Oyler who got the the semi finals of the Junior Boy singles losing out to eventual winner Conor Edwards, Ryan also made the Final of the Cadet boys singles where he lost out to Chris Griffiths, also in the Cadets Whitchurch Academy player Huw Standen had a good tournament, he got through his group with wins over team mate MacCauley Morgan and Matthew Francis, and lost out in close sets to Callum Evans. MacCauley finished 3rd in his group after beating Matthew Francis. Huw Standen then lost out in the Quater finals losing out 3-0. Primary School Star Joseph Roberts had a good win over Harry Langley in the Cadet group stage but finished 3rd in his group after losing out to Thomas Hayden and Finalist Ryan Oyler. Elliot Wienburg lost out in a tough group and couldnt get any wins under his belt.
Thomas Goodall and Paymen Molleai then joined Ryan Oyler in the Under 21's, Thomas found the going tough in his group with Champion Dan O'Connell and the talented Lee Morgan and lost out in close sets to both players, Thomas Beat Eleftherios Williams to finish 3rd. whilst Paymen Molleai finshed 4th in his group losing out to Ryan Oyler, Alex Prosser and Regional squad assisstant coach Gwyn Carvill.
Cailtlin Williams had a good run in the cadets but fell short in the semi Finals losing out to Laura Edwards, Caitlin also reached the quater finals of the Junior girls singles joined by team mate Sharlene Williams but both lost out 3-0.
Over all this was a good weekend with a lot of players taking part in their first National Championships, they will no regroup and prepare for the next seasons National Championships
Friday, 24 February 2012
Whitchurch Academy End Of Month Tournament
This months end of the month tournament is to be played next friday in which all players will be looking to go one step better than last months tournament
Whitchurch High School Academy Sponsor
Whitchurch High School Academy have been sponsored by Georges Barbershop in which they will now where the sponsor on their Academy Table Tennis Kit.........
Monday, 20 February 2012
Cardiff Regional Squad at Burton 1* Star
Five players from the Cardiff Regional Squad made the trip to Burton Uxbridge 1*Star Junior Open this weekend with players from the West Wales Regional.
They had some very good results but also found the tournament to be strong and they all gained valuable experience from the weekend.
The young stars from Cardiff Joseph Roberts found himself in a tough group on the Under 11's and lost out with 1 win and 2 loses. Whilst in the Cadets, Alasdair Weir, Huw Standen and MacCauley Morgan found the going tough and all won 1 and lost 2 in the group Elliot Weinburg reached the 1st round of the cadets winning 1 and losing 1 match. He then lost out to a strong player of England.
The Juniors and Under 13's was up next for the players which in the Juniors Huw Standen reached the first round losing out to countryman Lawrence John. After losing out in the group stages Alasdair Wier reached the last 8 of the consilation whilst MacCaluey lost out in the last 16.
Joseph and Elliot both progressed through their group as runners up and went on to lose in the quater finals in very close games 3-1.
All the boys did very well and capped of a very good half term week.
They had some very good results but also found the tournament to be strong and they all gained valuable experience from the weekend.
The young stars from Cardiff Joseph Roberts found himself in a tough group on the Under 11's and lost out with 1 win and 2 loses. Whilst in the Cadets, Alasdair Weir, Huw Standen and MacCauley Morgan found the going tough and all won 1 and lost 2 in the group Elliot Weinburg reached the 1st round of the cadets winning 1 and losing 1 match. He then lost out to a strong player of England.
The Juniors and Under 13's was up next for the players which in the Juniors Huw Standen reached the first round losing out to countryman Lawrence John. After losing out in the group stages Alasdair Wier reached the last 8 of the consilation whilst MacCaluey lost out in the last 16.
Joseph and Elliot both progressed through their group as runners up and went on to lose in the quater finals in very close games 3-1.
All the boys did very well and capped of a very good half term week.
Friday, 10 February 2012
Table Tennis Cardiff Half Term Programme
Table Tennis Happening Near You
Date | Time | Venue | Cost |
| Monday 13th February | 9.00am – 12.00pm | Cathays High School, Cardiff | £2 Per Person |
| Monday 13th February | 1.00pm – 3.00pm | Whitchurch High School, Cardiff | £2 Per Person |
| Tuesday 14th February | 9.00am – 12.00pm | Cathays High School, Cardiff | £2 Per Person |
| Tuesday 14th February | 1.00pm – 3.00pm | Whitchurch High School, Cardiff | £2 Per Person |
| Wednesday 15th February | 12.00pm – 2.00pm | TTAW Development Camp, Sport Wales National Centre | £1 Per Person |
| Wednesday 15th February | 5.00pm – 6.30pm | St.Mellons Table Tennis Club, St.Mellons Community Centre | £2.00 Members £2.50 Non-members |
| Thursday 16th February | 12.00pm - 4.00pm | Regional Camp | Selected Players Only |
For any furthur details please contact Simon Oyler at simon_oyler_1@hotmail.com
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Welsh Primary Schools Championships
The Welsh Primary Schools Team Championship was held at WIS on Wednesday 8th February.
Despite the event being held early this year, to enable selection for the British Primary Schools, the support was fantastic
with 28 teams being entered from 14 schools.
There was a slightly late start because of the weather and traffic congestion but after the usual settling down period, whilst
the teams got used to the unique scoring system, the competition ran smoothly all day.
The morning session comprised of 4 groups of 7 teams playing a 'round robin' format on 3 tables per group.
For the afternoon and 'Finals' session, the winners of the morning groups formed Group 1, the seconds group 2 and so on
giving 7 groups of 4, again playing a 'round robin' format on 2 tables per group.
This ensured each team played 9 matches in almost continuous play throughout the day.
The results:
Group 7 winners: Bedol B
Group 6 winners: Bedol A
Group 5 winners: Grange C
Group 4 winners: Upper Rhymney C
Group 3 winners: Tavernspite A
Group 2 winners; Frongoch
Each of the above received a Group Winners Certificate.
The Championship winners came from Group 1 with every match being strongly contested.
2 matches finished with a 55-54 result.
Grange A Swansea(Jake Simeone/Luca Caplin) just held on to take the title, their 3rd title on the trot, and were presented with the Gold medalions and Certificates.
St Mary's Cardiff (Joseph Roberts/Jack O'Duffy) took the silver.
Grange B(Liam Tayler/Sam Bevan took the bronze.
There were a number of recommendations throughout the day for the most sporting team award. It proved very difficult to decide on one.
However, the eventual winners were Izabelle Morris and Romy Prosser from the West Park/ Pontrondra Schools.
Feedback at the end of the day was very positive and our target to obtain 36 teams, the hall capacity, should be easily obtainable for next years event.
Thanks to all those team organisers who brought the teams along and assisted during the day. It would just not be possible without your help.
A special thanks to Aled, Joanne, Neil, Dai and Ryan, I certainly couldn't have managed without you.
Hope I haven't missed anyone.
Cheers Dennis Bromage.
Despite the event being held early this year, to enable selection for the British Primary Schools, the support was fantastic
with 28 teams being entered from 14 schools.
There was a slightly late start because of the weather and traffic congestion but after the usual settling down period, whilst
the teams got used to the unique scoring system, the competition ran smoothly all day.
The morning session comprised of 4 groups of 7 teams playing a 'round robin' format on 3 tables per group.
For the afternoon and 'Finals' session, the winners of the morning groups formed Group 1, the seconds group 2 and so on
giving 7 groups of 4, again playing a 'round robin' format on 2 tables per group.
This ensured each team played 9 matches in almost continuous play throughout the day.
The results:
Group 7 winners: Bedol B
Group 6 winners: Bedol A
Group 5 winners: Grange C
Group 4 winners: Upper Rhymney C
Group 3 winners: Tavernspite A
Group 2 winners; Frongoch
Each of the above received a Group Winners Certificate.
The Championship winners came from Group 1 with every match being strongly contested.
2 matches finished with a 55-54 result.
Grange A Swansea(Jake Simeone/Luca Caplin) just held on to take the title, their 3rd title on the trot, and were presented with the Gold medalions and Certificates.
St Mary's Cardiff (Joseph Roberts/Jack O'Duffy) took the silver.
Grange B(Liam Tayler/Sam Bevan took the bronze.
There were a number of recommendations throughout the day for the most sporting team award. It proved very difficult to decide on one.
However, the eventual winners were Izabelle Morris and Romy Prosser from the West Park/ Pontrondra Schools.
Feedback at the end of the day was very positive and our target to obtain 36 teams, the hall capacity, should be easily obtainable for next years event.
Thanks to all those team organisers who brought the teams along and assisted during the day. It would just not be possible without your help.
A special thanks to Aled, Joanne, Neil, Dai and Ryan, I certainly couldn't have managed without you.
Hope I haven't missed anyone.
Cheers Dennis Bromage.
Friday, 3 February 2012
Whitchurch End of Month Tournament
The January end of the month tournament took place this friday
Some very good matches where played and the standard of the school in raising month by month
Final Standings
1. MacCauley Morgan
2. Alasdair Weir
3. Huw Standen
4. Lewis Steere
5. Rob Alder
6. Alex Boanas
7. Dave Reynold
8. Tim
9. Ahmed Mahdi
10. Owian Edwards
11. Ross
12. Ben Webb
13. Daniel Jones
14. Jordan rockey
15. Gruff Harding
16. Daniel
17. Rhys Grant
18. Nick
Some very good matches where played and the standard of the school in raising month by month
Final Standings
1. MacCauley Morgan
2. Alasdair Weir
3. Huw Standen
4. Lewis Steere
5. Rob Alder
6. Alex Boanas
7. Dave Reynold
8. Tim
9. Ahmed Mahdi
10. Owian Edwards
11. Ross
12. Ben Webb
13. Daniel Jones
14. Jordan rockey
15. Gruff Harding
16. Daniel
17. Rhys Grant
18. Nick
Monday, 30 January 2012
Regional School Finals
Cardiff played host to the South Wales Schools League Finals in which schools from Caerphilly, Caerleon, Newport and the Vale went up against the Cardiff Schools League Winners and Runners Up.
Some great matches where played during the day and an upset was almost on the cards in the uner 16's when Lewis Pengam School took a 3-1 lead against Whitchurch High Academy, Whitchurch dugg deep to pull it back to 4-4 so that match went to doubles which Whitchurch pulled away and won 3-0 to make the match a 5-4 win to Whitchurch. in the other semis Cathays beat Stanwell H.S 5-2.
This set up an all Cardiff final which went the way of Whitchurch by 5-3
In the under 13's it was yet again two cardiff sides who took the wins on route to the final. Cardiff Winners Bishop of Llandaff took on Rumney High School in a repeat of the Cardiff Schools League Finals which this time the match was closer and Bishop came from 2-1 down to win 5-2.
You can find all the results on the Sport.Cardiff Website
http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=2868,5924,5925,5979,6261&parent_directory_id=2865&id=11488
Some great matches where played during the day and an upset was almost on the cards in the uner 16's when Lewis Pengam School took a 3-1 lead against Whitchurch High Academy, Whitchurch dugg deep to pull it back to 4-4 so that match went to doubles which Whitchurch pulled away and won 3-0 to make the match a 5-4 win to Whitchurch. in the other semis Cathays beat Stanwell H.S 5-2.
This set up an all Cardiff final which went the way of Whitchurch by 5-3
In the under 13's it was yet again two cardiff sides who took the wins on route to the final. Cardiff Winners Bishop of Llandaff took on Rumney High School in a repeat of the Cardiff Schools League Finals which this time the match was closer and Bishop came from 2-1 down to win 5-2.
You can find all the results on the Sport.Cardiff Website
http://www.cardiff.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=2868,5924,5925,5979,6261&parent_directory_id=2865&id=11488
Monday, 16 January 2012
Dragon Grand Prix January 2012
Final Positions Dragon 15th January 2012
The New Year meant a new format for the Dragons as the under 9 event was reintroduced after an absence of 3 years, good news for the sport of table tennis, and necessary to accommodate the influx of young players.
The under 9s saw 9 entries competing for the trophies on offer, and there were no surprises on the players who reached the top group. In the end Joseph Roberts won the event, from Jack ODuffy who finished runner up.
The under 11s boasted 16 entries. Making the top group after the 1st round were Louie Evans, Cade Short, Joseph Roberts and Lydia John. In a hotly contested group, Joseph Roberts managed to win holding off Cade Short for a worthy second place.
The under 13s had 11 entries Joseph Roberts again made it into the top group and looked set for his 3rd win of the day. However, Jonathan ODuffy had other ideas and took the under 13s event from Joseph who was runner up.
Under 9
- Joseph Roberts
- Jack ODuffy
- Louie Evans
- Darian Eynon
- Tom Lam
- Daniel Cunningham
- Anna Hursey
- Laa Whitton
- Romy Prosser
Under 11
- Joseph Roberts
- Cade Short
- Louie Evans
- Jack ODuffy
- Bethany Brewer
- Tom Lam
- Jamie Lee Harley
- Geraint Pickard Skeats
- Iwan Davies
- Sophie Cunningham
- Romy Prosser
- Rhys Davies
- Anna Hursey
- Caitlin Wilde
- Lara Whitton
Under 13
- Jonathan ODuffy
- Joseph Roberts
- Morgan Hams
- Toby Johnston
- Niall Owen
- Ben Lam
- Jack ODuffy
- Louie Evans
- Geraint Pickard Skeats
- Joel Webb
- Thomas Venn
A Big Thank You to Neil OConnell for running the day.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
East Midlands 4* Star Report
Wales had a two winners at the East Midlands 4* Star event held at Grantham at the weekend.
Ryan Oyler - Cadet Banded Event
Angharad Phillips - Junior Girls
Please visit www.ttaw.co.uk for the full report
Ryan Oyler - Cadet Banded Event
Angharad Phillips - Junior Girls
Please visit www.ttaw.co.uk for the full report
Monday, 9 January 2012
Sport.Cardiff Schools League
The Sport.Cardiff school finals took place today at Sport Wales National Centre and had some great table tennis on offer.
Whitchurch claimed the under 16's title beating Cathays High School 5-1 in the finals after beating St.Illtyds in the Semi Finals. Cathays Beat St.Teilos in the other semi final to quailfy for the final showdown. In the 3rd place play off it was St.Illtyds who took the match in a 5-3 victory.
In the under 13's it was Bishop of Llandaff who where crowned the champions. They beat St.Teilos in the Semi Finals 5-0, Whilst in the other semi final it was Rumney high who beat Whitchurch High School the same score 5-0. The finals went the way of Bishop of Llandaff 5-0. The third place play off went to St.Teilos high school beating Whitchurch High School in a close match 5-4
Final Positions
Under 13's
1st Bishop Of Llandaff High School
2nd Rumney High School
3rd St.Teilos High School
4th Whitchurch High School
Under 16's
1st Whitchurch High School
2nd Cathays High School
3rd St.Illtyds High School
4th St.Teilos High School
Congratulations to all the finalists who showed great attitude and sportsmanship during the finals event!!
Whitchurch claimed the under 16's title beating Cathays High School 5-1 in the finals after beating St.Illtyds in the Semi Finals. Cathays Beat St.Teilos in the other semi final to quailfy for the final showdown. In the 3rd place play off it was St.Illtyds who took the match in a 5-3 victory.
In the under 13's it was Bishop of Llandaff who where crowned the champions. They beat St.Teilos in the Semi Finals 5-0, Whilst in the other semi final it was Rumney high who beat Whitchurch High School the same score 5-0. The finals went the way of Bishop of Llandaff 5-0. The third place play off went to St.Teilos high school beating Whitchurch High School in a close match 5-4
Final Positions
Under 13's
1st Bishop Of Llandaff High School
2nd Rumney High School
3rd St.Teilos High School
4th Whitchurch High School
Under 16's
1st Whitchurch High School
2nd Cathays High School
3rd St.Illtyds High School
4th St.Teilos High School
Congratulations to all the finalists who showed great attitude and sportsmanship during the finals event!!
Saturday, 7 January 2012
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