Jarvis Sports
May 8th, 2007

Many thanks to Jarvis Sports for their kind donation of £15 vouchers which will be used as a prize by BDTTL in a forthcoming raffle. Jarvis Sports specialise in table tennis equipment and their website can be found at the following address:
http://www.jarvissports.co.uk/

New Message Board
May 7th, 2007

A new page has been added to the website. This is as a replacement to the Forum which unfortunately had to be removed due to unwanted automatically generated postings. If you would like to post a message about any table tennis related matter, simply send me an email and I will add to the Message Board ASAP.

Click on the blue link at the top of this page or click here to view the Message Board.

email: ashley@basingstokett.co.uk

ETTA information
May 7th, 2007

Here is some information from the ETTA which may be of interest.

letter

application form

advert

The main ETTA website can be found via a link on our misc page, or click here.   

Nets 'N Edges
May 3rd, 2007

The season wouldn't be complete without Sean's Nets 'N Edges. Thanks for another great job Sean...et bon voyage et bonne chance en France!!! Click here to read or select articles from the main menu.  

Press Reports
April 20th, 2007

Last two Press Reports of the season (20 & 21) now available, click here to read or go to articles on the main menu.  

Thanks to Sean Pickin for doing a great job with these through the season!

Handicap Cup Final report  
April 18th, 2007

Report now added. Click here for details.

Results
April 16th, 2007

Been to see Dave K tonight and pleased to say he is making a good recovery after his hip operation a few weeks ago. We all wish you well Dave and hope to see you in action with a TT bat soon!

I've collected all the results and have updated the web tonight.....phew!!!

Still a handful of outstanding matches but looks like we're almost finished now. Fixtures, Results, Tables, Averages all updated.

Please treat as provisional until everything has been confirmed by Dave K

Alencon Trip 2007
April 12th, 2007

Read the news on the forthcoming trip to Alencon, from Sean Pickin. Click here

Results, Results, Results
April 12th, 2007

I'm still missing quite a few results. If anyone can please let me know of any that I do not have on the Weekly Results pages, I would be pleased to hear from you.

I won't be updating tables, averages, etc, until all results are in.

Photos from Closed Championship & Handicap Final - Now Online
April 10th, 2007

Photos of the Closed Championship & Handicap Final are now online. Further reports and stats to be added soon.

Closed Championship - Finals Night Results
April 1st, 2007

Finals Night results now available on the Closed Championship page. Full results from Saturday's main events will be added over the Easter Weekend.

Handicap Cup Final Result

Lions 448 - 426 Cannon
 

Congratulations to the new champions, Lions

Report and photos to follow soon.

Closed Tournament - Press Report
April 3rd, 2007

Thanks to Sean for providing the press report so quickly. Click here to read or go to articles on the main menu.  Hope to provide results from the Senior events soon!

Handicap Cup Final - Lions v Cannon

Essex Road - Wednesday 4th April at 7.30pm

Supporters welcome!
 

Click here for details and all the results and news from the Semi Finals.

Closed Tournament, Saturday 1st April
April 2nd, 2007

The results of the Junior Singles tournament (held on Saturday) are now on the Closed Championship page. Senior results to follow soon!

Weekly Results
April 1st, 2007

Only 4 results known this week, so no update will be done until more results in.

Closed Championship - Finals Night
April 1st, 2007

The finals of the Closed Championship will take place at Cannon Sports Club, Jays Close, Basingstoke on Monday 2nd April, commencing at 7.30pm. Order of play for the evening is as follows:
 

Veterans (40+)	Peter Matthews v Tony Palaczky
Handicap Singles	Alex Garlick (+4) v Jonathan Evans (+11) : 1 set to 31
Div 1 Singles	Steve Murgatroyd v Paul Rattue
Open Singles Semi-Final	Sean Pickin v Tony Palaczky
Open Singles Semi-Final	Peter Matthews v Steve Murgatroyd
MID SESSION BREAK
Doubles	Peter Matthews/Sean Pickin v Paul Rattue/Terry White
Div 2 Singles	Philip Ware v David Partridge
Veterans (50+)	George White v Peter Matthews
Mini-Bat	Alex Garlick v Paul Rattue
Open Singles Final	To be decided

I'm looking for volunteer umpires for individual matches. Please email me if you would like to help out: ashley@basingstokett.co.uk

If Saturday's event is anything to go by there is going to be some fantastic table tennis in the finals. Hope to see a big crowd on Monday night!

Closed Championship - last day for entries!!!
March 28th, 2007

We've now got a fantastic 19 entries in the Junior Singles - also thanks to Alan Palaczky for his efforts with this.

Draws will be made for all events on Thursday. List of entries for each of the events has now been added to the Closed page. Click here for details or go to closed section on the main menu.

Weekly Results
March 26, 2007

Just received two late results, so have updated on all pages........ as it is now the last week of the season.... can't believe it!

Weekly Headlines
March 25, 2007

Sorry folks, not many scores received this week, but I've updated all pages anyway.

*9 more points for St Peters 'A' as they are within sight of the Div 1 title.
*Tim Trebett causes upset to claim Profiles only point against Powerlocks in Div 1.
*Promotion contenders for Div 1 St Peters 'B' and Hannington draw 5-5 in Div 2.
*New boy Dan Geary saves Hannington with only max of the night in Div 2.
*Queens 'E' claim their biggest win ever with 10-0 victory over Queens 'C' in Div 3. 
*Nick Reid and Bill Bavister both claim their first max's of the season in Div 3.

*Mark Pickin and Steve Armstrong take the lead in the 'All Divs' doubles averages as George Hellens and Dave White fall to only their second defeat of the season. 

Closed Championship - deadline for entries Wednesday 28th (pm)!!!
March 24th, 2007

We now have 14 entries in the Junior Singles. Thanks to Patrick Garlick, Terry White and Alex Garlick for encouraging these Juniors to take part.

The schedule for the events will have to be flexible, so please treat the following as a GUIDE ONLY:

• 9.30am Junior Singles

• 9.30am Veterans (over 40s)

• 10.30am Ladies Singles

• 11am Open Singles

• 1pm Open Doubles

• 2.30pm Div 1/2/3 Singles

• 4pm Veterans (over 50s)

Handicap Singles and Mini-Bat will be played during the day as players become available.

Click here for further details or go to closed section on the main menu.

Closing date for entries is Wednesday 28th March.

Handicap Cup Final - Lions v Cannon - Wednesday 4th April 
March 22nd, 2007

Can the Lions tame Cannon?  Have Cannon got too much firepower for the Lions?

These questions will be answered at Essex Road on Wednesday 4th April (7.30pm) when Div 1 high-flyers Cannon take on Div 2 up and coming stars Lions.

A date for your diaries (2 days after Closed Finals Night) - it will be a fascinating battle!

Click here for details and all the results and news from the Semi Finals.

Press Report
March 21st, 2007

Press Report 19 is available, click here to read or go to articles on the main menu.  

Closed Championship - only 7 days left to enter!!!
March 21st, 2007

Time is running out! Only 7 days left to enter!! Don't miss out!!!

Click here for further details or go to closed section on the main menu.

Closing date for entries is Wednesday 28th March.

Weekly Headlines
March 18, 2007

*Steve Buck edges out Kevin Macken in top of averages match in Div 1.
*Great win for Steve Morris v Minitec Power but Oakley 'A' go down again in Div 1.
*K.G. 'B' dent St Peters promotion hopes in Div 2 with 8-2 victory to remain top.
*Lions roar to their first win of the season beating K.G. 'A' 4-6 in Div 2.
*Steve Redstall has too many weapons for AWE, his 10th max of the season in Div 3. 
*Dave Smith keeps Oakley 'B' clear in 2nd place in Div 3 promotion push.

*Peter Matthews and Sean Pickin win again - an impressive 8 wins from 10 matches this season - but remain in 3rd place in the 'All Divs' doubles averages. 

Closed Championship - 2 Weeks to go!!
March 16th, 2007

Thanks to everyone who has entered so far - 23 players. Closing date for entries is Wednesday 28th March. When final numbers are known, start times of events will be posted here on the website. Junior Event will start at 9.30am 

Press Report
March 15th, 2007

Press Report 18 is available, click here to read or go to articles on the main menu.  

Unveiling Ceremony at Essex Road - This Friday
March 13th, 2007

The unveiling ceremony of the notice board depicting past winners of the Men's Closed Tournament and all Team Division 1 winners will take place on at Essex Road on Friday 16 March at 7.30pm.  Light refreshments will be provided and table tennis memorabilia will be on display.

Weekly Headlines
March 13, 2007

*Tim Trebett takes 2 big wins but Cannons still too hot for Minitec Profiles in Div 1.
*3 pairs from Queens 'A' players still gives them hope in Div 1 title race.
*Ian Sibbick helps out Dad's team with maiden max for K.G. 'B'
*Tony Brown maintains 'Top of Aves' form - now 23 singles wins out of 25 in Div 2.
*The maestro Lou Palaczky is still a class act as he takes another max in Div 3. 
*Celia Hooker and Queens 'D' take leaders Portals all the way in 5-5 thriller in Div 3.

*Notable win for Roy Pike and Nigel Cooper defeating high flyers Roger Bielby and Duncan Sibbick in the 'All Divs' doubles averages. 

Press Report
March 6th, 2007

Press Report 17 is available, click here to read or go to articles on the main menu.  

Closed Championship - Juniors - Correction to age limit
March 5th, 2007

The Junior event at the Closed Championship will be for players who are under the age of 18 (on 1st April 2007) - NOT UNDER 15 AS ORIGINALLY STATED ON ENTRY FORMS. Please also note that this event is NOT restricted only to BDTTL registered players.  Click here for further details or go to closed section on the main menu.

Weekly Results
March 4, 2007

Only know 5 of the 10 match results from week 17 so will not be updating the fixtures/results, tables or averages this week....sorry!  

Handicap Cup
March 4th, 2007

The draw for the Semi Finals has now been made. Click here for details and all the results and news from the Quarter Finals. Please note that individual player handicaps will not be adjusted any further for the Semi-Finals or Final. Semi-Final matches to be played by week ending 16th March 2007.

Hampshire Schools Championship
March 4th, 2007

Click here to read reports on today's great performances from Basingstoke junior players. It was good to see the event was so well represented by individuals from Basingstoke, particularly Fairfields and Cranbourne schools. Well done to all those who took part.

Closed Championship - Trophies
March 4th, 2007

Please can the trophy winners at last year's Closed Championship tournament return their trophies to George White by 23rd March.

CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check
March 4th, 2007

A free CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check can be arranged for those people in our table tennis fraternity who work with children on a regular basis. Please contact George White for further details.

Unveiling Ceremony at Essex Road
March 3rd, 2007

The unveiling ceremony of the notice board depicting past winners of the Men's Closed Tournament and all Team Division 1 winners will take place on at Essex Road on Friday 16 March at 7.30pm.  Light refreshments will be provided and table tennis memorabilia will be on display.

Weekly Headlines
February 27, 2007

Particular thanks to Roger Barnacle and Sean Pickin for chasing up some of the missing scores.....don't forget anyone can email me with the results as soon as the matches have been played

*Tony Palaczky is top trump for Queens 'A' with 7-3 win at Winklebury in Div 1.
*Oakley 'A' narrowly miss out on first win in Div 1 with 6-4 defeat to Minitec Profiles.
*Mark Pickin with 3 crucial wins for St Peters 'B' in their fight for promotion in Div 2.
*Hannington given a fright in Div 3 but hold on to win 6-4.
*Leaders Portals remain only unbeaten team in League with 7-3 win in Div 3. 
*Charlie Smith wins 3rd max of season as Oakley 'B' move into 2nd place in Div 3.

*Dave Smith and Ian Warner claim the scalps of George Hellens and Dave White (their first defeat of the season). The Peter Matthews/Sean Pickin combination also slip up so no change at the top of the 'All Divs' doubles averages. 

Press Report
February 27, 2007

Press Report 16 is available, click here to read or go to articles on the main menu.  

Weekly Results
February 25, 2007

Sorry folks, only know 6 of the 10 match results from week 16 so will not be updating the fixtures/results, tables or averages.  

Closed Championship - Sat 31st March & Mon 2nd April
February 25, 2007

Further details and player entry forms have been added. Click here to read or go to closed section on the main menu.  
***Any questions, comments or suggestions on the Closed Championship, please contact the webmaster : ashley@basingstokett.co.uk

Press Report
February 20, 2007

Press Report 15 is available, click here to read or go to articles on the main menu.  

Weekly Headlines
February 18, 2007

*Sean Pickin defends St Peters lead at the top of Div 1 with his 4th max of the season.
*Steve Buck and Kevin Macken neck and neck at top of Div 1 averages.
*Brian Edwards wins 2 in his farewell game for K.G. 'B' in Div 2. - Best Wishes Brian!!!
*K.G. 'B' go well clear in Div 2 promotion battle for 2nd place.
*Leaders Portals held to 5-5 draw against 2nd place Queens 'C' in Div 3. 
*Terri Allison comes out as the top lady with 2 wins for Oakley 'B' in Div 3.

*Andy Ferguson & Mick Ogle claim their first win together for RAF 'B'. There's no stopping George Hellens & Dave White with yet another win against leaders Portals.

Handicap Cup
February 11, 2007

The draw for the Quarter Finals has now been made. Click here for details and all the results and tables from the group phase. Please note that individual player handicaps have also been adjusted. These take into account the latest individual averages after Week 14. Click here for details. Matches to be played by week ending 2nd March 2007.

Weekly Headlines
February 6, 2007

*James Wright can do no wrong with 3 for St Peters 'A' against Queens 'A' in Div 1.
*Cannon blast Oakley 'A' 9-1 with Paul Rattue claiming his 2nd max of the season.
*Brian Edwards in top form for K.G. 'B' against leaders Hannington in Div 2.
*St Peters 'B' win keeps them in contention in Div 2 promotion race.
*2 great wins for Lorraine Mortimer but Queens 'D' lose out to Portals in Div 3. 
*RAF 'B' are flying higher in Div 3 after good win over Queens 'C' in Div 3.

*Bielby & Sibbick back to winning ways and have now won an impressive 8 out of 11 in the 'All Divs' doubles averages.

Press Report
February 6, 2007

Press Report 14 is available, click here to read or go to articles on the main menu.  

Closed Championship
February 5, 2007

New section added to the main menu. More details available over the next few weeks, including entry forms.  
***Any questions, comments or suggestions on the Closed Championship, please contact the webmaster : ashley@basingstokett.co.uk

Weekly Results
February 5, 2007

Sorry, these haven't come through to me yet. Will update as soon as received.

Press Report
January 30, 2007

Press Report 13 is available, click here to read or go to articles on the main menu.  

Weekly Headlines
January 30, 2007

*Kevin Macken fires 3 for Cannons against the mighty St Peters 'A' in Div 1.
*Powerlocks freeze out Profiles 9-1 in the battle of the Minitecs in Div 1.
*Tony Amies helps his friends at KG 'A' with 3 good wins against Queens 'B' in Div 2.
*KG 'C' fight off the Lions 6-4 in the Div 2 relegation battle.
*Dave White is king of the Queens as 'C' and 'E' finish level 5-5 in Div 3. 
*Queens 'D' make a push for promotion place with 6-4 win over RAF 'B'

*Matthews & Pickin still in contention with good win over White & Macken in the 'All Divs' doubles averages.

Weekly Update
January 28, 2007

Sunday late pm - Scores not yet received so results, tables, averages, etc not updated.

Basingstoke Closed Championship - Sat 31st March & Mon 2nd April
January 27, 2007

A note for your diaries.... the main Championship will be played on Saturday during the day at Aldworth and the finals will be played at Cannons on Monday evening. Further details to follow soon.
***Any questions, comments or suggestions on the Closed Championship, please contact the webmaster : ashley@basingstokett.co.uk

Essex Road
January 22, 2007

Press note a change of email address for Terry White. His new address is:
telboy@talktalkbusiness.net

Press Report
January 22, 2007

Press Report 12 is available, click here to read or go to articles on the main menu.  

Weekly Headlines
January 21, 2007

*Just 4 percentage points separate the top 4 players in Div 1 averages.
*Great team effort from Winklebury to upset leaders St Peters 'A' 6-4 in Div 1.
*Sue Tompsett takes 2 big wins but her Lions narrowly lose 4-6 to K.G. 'A' in Div 2.
*2nd place K.G. 'B' and 3rd place St. Peters' B' battle out a 5-5 draw in Div 2. 
*Avril Waters moves up to 2nd in Div 3 averages behind team mate Steve Redstall. *Peter Coppins leads Queens 'E' to surprise 6-4 win away to Oakley 'B' in Div 3. 

*Hellens & White now the only doubles pairing with 100% in the 'All Divs' doubles averages as close rivals slip up.

Press Reports
January 15, 2007

Press Reports 10 & 11 added.....thanks Sean... click here to read or go to articles on the main menu. Dave K (and consequently the web) is still missing scorecards from some of these matches.....PLEASE SEND THESE ON ASAP!

Weekly Headlines
January 15, 2007

*Steve Murgatroyd is almost king against Queens 'A' in Div 1.
*Terry White's Cannons have too much firepower for Minitec Profiles in Div 1.
*Phil Ware plays up for K.G. 'B' and enjoys a big max against Queens 'B' in Div 2. 
*Hannington too hot for Lions as they edge to the top of Div 2. 
*Celia Hooker holds the aces for Queens 'D' with a max against Queens 'E' in Div 3.
*Portals look unstoppable as they defeat close rivals Oakley 'B' in Div 3.

*No change at the top of the the 'All Divs' doubles averages, but another good win for Bielby & Sibbick keeps them in contention.

Scorecards
January 15, 2007

To help keep the website as accurate as possible, please remember to show the doubles pairings on scorecards. Also, some scorecards from matches played have not yet been returned to Dave Kimberley.

Nets 'N Edges
January 12, 2007

The anticipation is over!.....you can read it first here on this website! Thanks to Sean for yet another hilarious yet interesting copy of Nets 'N Edges. Click here to read or select articles from the main menu.  

Coaching
January 11, 2007

Please note there will not be a coaching session on Saturday 17th February as another event has been given priority. Click here for further information on coaching.

Mick Oakman Trophy
January 7, 2007

Details showing past winners of the Mick Oakman Trophy (most improved Junior in a season) have been added to the Role of Honour link, found on the misc page from the main menu. Click here to go directly to this page.

Thanks to Terry White for this information.

Another triumph for Jonathan Evans at Chesham 
January 7, 2007

Click here to read how Jonathan Evans faired at the recent Chesham 2 star event.