Closed Championship
February 27th, 2008

It's great to see that at this early stage we already have 15 entries for the Closed Championship.

There's still 4 weeks to go until entries close, but don't delay enter right away!

WEEK 19/17- Headlines
February 24th, 2008

St Peters 'A' top Div 1 for first time this season, Queens 'A' still have 1 game in hand.
Steve Morris shows fighting spirit with hard earned point for Oakley 'A' in Div 1.
Partridge too hot for St Peters 'B' with his superb 4th max of the season in Div 2.
2 fine wins for Jared Binner vs Queens 'E' helps Essex Eagles soar to 4th place in Div 2.

Press Report - Week 19/17
February 24th, 2008

Sean's working overtime, here's the second Press Report this week! Thanks Sean, always a good read. Click here or go to articles on the main menu.

Press Report - Week 18/16
February 22nd, 2008

All the latest news from Press Officer Sean Pickin. Click here or go to articles on the main menu.

Jonathan Evans moves up a gear
February 19th, 2008

It's been a fantastic week for Minitec Powerlock's star junior, Jonathan Evans. After claiming 3 very impressive victories in his team's 3-7 defeat against Winklebury in Div 1  last Monday, Jonathan won the Cirencester Under 15s on Sunday. He also came a very creditable 4th in the Under 18s, despite the loss of only 1 match in the whole event.

Trophies for Closed Championship
February 17th, 2008

Message from David MacDonald, Trophy Secretary:

WEEK 18/16- Headlines
February 17th, 2008

Magnificent 8th max of season for Paul Rattue of Cannon moves to 8th in Div 1 aves.
St Peters 'A' trump Queens 'A' in top of Div 1 clash, but Queens 'A' still hold 4 pt lead.
Celia Hooker holds all the aces in the Queens 'D' 7-3 victory over Queens 'C' in Div 2.
Queens 'B' keep up pressure on leaders K.G. 'B' in Div 2 with 2-8 win vs 2 man AWE.

Press Report - Week 16 & 17 (Div 1)/15 (Div 2)
February 16th, 2008

Read the latest news, produced each week by Sean Pickin, for the Basingstoke Gazette. Click here or go to articles on the main menu.

WEEK 17/15- Headlines
February 10th, 2008

2 great wins for Tony Amies of K.G. 'A' vs Winklebury moves up to 51% in Div 1 aves.
Fantastic max from Ian short helps Minitec Profiles to 3-7 win vs Hannington in Div 1.
In Div 2, 3rd consecutive max for Duncan Sibbick, leads in the K.G. 'B' aves race.
Bas. Hindu Society close to their 1st win drawing 5-5 with 2 man AWE in Div 2.

Dunlop Masters, Royal Albert Hall, London, Monday 17th March 2008
February 9th, 2008

Anyone interested in watching some top class table tennis? Click on the following link for all the details: www.tabletennismasters.org

Basingstoke Closed Championship 2008
February 9th, 2008

2 Dates for your diaries; the main event on Saturday 31st March at Aldworth Science College (all day), Finals Night on Monday 31st March at Cannon Sports Club. More details available very soon!

Press Report - Week 15/14
February 3rd, 2008

All the latest news from Press Officer Sean Pickin. Click here or go to articles on the main menu.

Team Handicap
February 3rd, 2008

Draw for the Quarter Finals have now been made, click here or go to h'cap on the main menu for all the Handicap fixtures and results. Read also Patrick's Letter to Secretary which includes some interesting predictions about the Quarter Final matches!

WEEK 16 - Headlines
February 3rd, 2008

Superb 6th treble of the season for Norman Swift moves into 5th place in Div 1 aves.
Big doubles win for Livingstone & Swift but Profiles go down 4-6 to St Peters 'A' in Div 1.
Fine John McLarty double but AWE can't stop St Peters 'B' winning 7-3 in Div 2.
St Peters 'B' close in on Queens 'B' in Div 2 title race with 2 delayed results this week.

Team Handicap
January 30th, 2007

Some of the 2nd round match results are now in, click here or go to h'cap on the main menu for all the latest Team Handicap news.

Quote of the Week
January 30th, 2008

From Ian Short following Norman Swift's maximum vs St Peters 'A' on Monday night

"...we were treated to the best performance of the season from Norman in achieving a maximum against St Peter’s the standard of play on view was exceptional and the game with Sean a pleasure to watch"

Press Report - Week 14/13
January 29th, 2008

Here's another Press Report from Sean. Click here or go to articles on the main menu.

WEEK 15/14 - Headlines
January 27th, 2008

Amazing 11th max of season keeps Queens 'A' Tony Palaczky on top of Div 1 aves.
St Peters 'A' edge one point nearer leaders Queens 'A' in top of Div 1 title battle.
Steve Redstall stays top of Div 2 aves after two hard fought victories v Queens 'B'
St Peters 'B' still in hunt for Div 2 promotion place winning 0-10 vs Bas. Hindu Society.

Quote of the Week
January 24th, 2008

Another one for Patrick Garlick, but worthy of note never the less!

From Roger Bielby following Patrick Garlick's 2 wins for Essex Eagles vs K.G. 'B'

"...has Patrick Garlick started to play to his full potential? he has kept us waiting but if he continues to play like he did against us on Tues the answer is yes"

WEEK 14/13 - Headlines
January 20th, 2008

Fantastic 6th max of season for Sean Pickin as St Peters 'A' bt Winklebury 3-7 in Div 1.
Norman Swift guides Minitec Profiles to 4th in Div 1 after 0-10 win vs Oakley 'A'.
Denise Weller now 2nd in Div 2 aves, after 4th max of season vs K.G. 'C' in Div 2.
Crucial 5 set doubles win for John McLarty & Ken Wyld as AWE bt Portals 6-4 in Div 2.

English School team championship - Southern zone final
January 20th,  2008

Great performance from Aldworth Boys U13's table tennis team today in Croydon. Click here to read report from Patrick Garlick.

New Message on the Message Board - New player looking for a team
January 19th, 2008

Please read the new message on the Message Board (click on the blue link at the top of this page or click here to view the Message Board).

Press Report - Week 13/12
January 13th, 2008

Latest Press Report just in from Sean. Read all about it! Click here or go to articles on the main menu.

WEEK 13/12 - Headlines
January 13th, 2008

2 great wins for Louis Conlon can't stop K.G. 'A' going down 8-2 to Queens 'A' in Div 1.
Hannington pick up 7 useful points in fight for survival vs Oakley in Div 1.
5th max of season for Nigel Cooper keeps Queens 'B' in touch with K.G. 'B' in Div 2.
Dave MacDonald picks up 2 good wins for K.G. 'C' in 7-3 win over AWE in Div 2.

Team Handicap
January 13th, 2008

Draw for the 2nd Round has now been made, click here or go to h'cap on the main menu for all the latest Team Handicap news. Due to the fact that there were only 5 matches played all losing teams from the First Round have also gone through to the last 16 as "closest losers". Click here to read Patrick's letter to all teams in Round 2.  

Press Report - Week 12
January 13th, 2008

Read all the latest from Sean, Click here to read or go to articles on the main menu.

Quote of the Week
January 12th, 2008

From Nigel Cooper following Patrick Garlick's 2 wins for Essex Eagles vs Queens 'B'

"...It can't be that long before Patrick is playing alongside his brother in Division 1 if he continues to improve at this rate"

Jonathan Evans notches up another win
January 3rd, 2008

Jonathan attended two tournaments at Chesham High School over the Christmas holidays. On Friday 28th he was still recovering from a virus that left him coughing after a vigorous rally. He entered the Under 18 and Under 18 Banded events, and achieved a creditable fourth place in each, considering his state of health.

On Sunday 30th he was in better shape, and won the Under 15 event, and was runner up in the Under 17 event on the same day.