On Monday 4th November 2013 Roy and I will be starting an after schools Table Tennis Club for Forehill and Ayr Grammar Primary Schools within Kyle Academy between 4pm and 5pm.
This Club is for Primary 6/7 pupils and it is hoped that once introduced to this exciting and dynamic sport the children will want to come along to South Ayrshire Table Tennis Club and develop their skills further and hopefully move on to competitive play.
JD
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Ayrshire Junior League Sunday 9th June
Congratulations to John Kelly and Cameron Steele who won Division 2 of The Ayrshire Junior League on Sunday at Beith.
In addition Cameron was presented with a medal for the highest winning percentage in the League.
Congratulations are also extended to Charlie Boom and Ross Dewar who finished runners up in Division 1.
Throughout the season all players from South Ayrshire Table Tennis Club have conducted themselves appropriately and have brought credit to themselves and the Club.
Well done boys.
JD
In addition Cameron was presented with a medal for the highest winning percentage in the League.
Congratulations are also extended to Charlie Boom and Ross Dewar who finished runners up in Division 1.
Throughout the season all players from South Ayrshire Table Tennis Club have conducted themselves appropriately and have brought credit to themselves and the Club.
Well done boys.
JD
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Monday, October 1, 2012
A great start to the season for SATTC Juniors
SATTC had originally entered one team into Div 3, but the format was changed to accommodate 2 - player teams, so we entered teams in both Div 2 and Div 3. All of our players did well in what was their first experience of playing competitive table tennis as part of a team. In Div 2, Charlie Boom and Kieran Kidd opened their day with a match against South Glasgow ‘C’. Except for losing a close 5 - set doubles match, they would have run out worthy winners. They both won a singles match each, with Charlie winning the opening match 3-0, while Kieran took revenge on a player who he had lost to recently at the Cadet Assessment in Perth, with a tough 3-1 win. In the other hall, Ross Dewar and Frazer Dempsey were too strong for East Kilbride ‘E’, winning 5-0. But not before a scare or two. Both fought hard for their wins, with Frazer showing his fighting spirit on more than one occasion. The second series of matches saw Charlie and Kieran up against a useful Drumchapel ‘C’ side. Again, they lost the doubles and again, the consequence was that they went down 3-2. However, both players worked extremely hard for their individual victories and should be pleased to chalk up wins against players from the biggest table tennis club in the UK. Ross and Frazer's second match was against North Ayrshire ‘D’ and as in the earlier match they proved too powerful, again chalking up a 5-0 victory. Very well done and a mention for Ross who did not drop one set all day. So a good start against teams from table tennis clubs far bigger clubs than ours. The boys more than held their own.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Scottish National League
The reincarnation of the Scottish National League gave the club the opportunity to cross swords with players from across the nation. Due to circumstances, the intention to enter Division one was thwarted and two of our regular members, Iain McHarg and Billy Patterson signed up to play in Division 2.
The standard was high throughout the season. Although Aberdeen fielded a different team every weekend. Unfortunately, we came up against their strongest outfit and suffered the only 6-0 defeat we had.
2 wins, a draw and 3 defeats left us in 5th place out of 8. Above Stirlingshire 1, Murrayfield 2 and Triangle. (Another team that fielded their strongest team of the season against us).
The competion was excellent experience for our players who have all advanced in standard as a result. Many thanks to George Johnson, who we signed as reserve at the start of the season and who filled in for Billy in the final match. Next seaon's form have already arrived. It should be just as interesting, especially as the juniors of Sterlingshire 2, Blair Fowler, Christopher Wheeler and Co. are promoted from Div 3 having dropped just 5 points the whole of last season.
The standard was high throughout the season. Although Aberdeen fielded a different team every weekend. Unfortunately, we came up against their strongest outfit and suffered the only 6-0 defeat we had.
2 wins, a draw and 3 defeats left us in 5th place out of 8. Above Stirlingshire 1, Murrayfield 2 and Triangle. (Another team that fielded their strongest team of the season against us).
The competion was excellent experience for our players who have all advanced in standard as a result. Many thanks to George Johnson, who we signed as reserve at the start of the season and who filled in for Billy in the final match. Next seaon's form have already arrived. It should be just as interesting, especially as the juniors of Sterlingshire 2, Blair Fowler, Christopher Wheeler and Co. are promoted from Div 3 having dropped just 5 points the whole of last season.
End of Season Report - Division 1
South Ayrshire’s D1 team finished a mid-table 5th in what was a challenging season. With the demise of the West of Scotland Premier Division, many teams strengthened their squads with former premier players. In the end it was as 2 horse race between Drumchapel A and Knightswood A with Drumchapel’s strength in depth prevailing in the end to win by 3 points.
We had a disappointing run in both cup competitions having to concede in the Division Cup 2nd round due to lack of players. We were pipped by 1 point in the first round of the Handicap by Drumchapel B.
Highlights of the season:
Being one of only 2 teams to beat Knightswood A.
Roy Claxton winning leading player of the year with an average of 86%. The highest average for a player who played in more than 2/3 of matches.
Gary maintained his 41% average in what was a stronger league this season.
Pierre had a disappointing season by his standards falling to 26%.
Special thanks to Chris Main who joined the squad for 2 matches this season.
All in all a controversial season with the range in ability increasing due to ex-premier players filtering down to D1. This led to many one-sided matches and several disgruntled players. The West AGM on May 15th should be quite interesting!
Gary McAlpine
Club Sectetary
We had a disappointing run in both cup competitions having to concede in the Division Cup 2nd round due to lack of players. We were pipped by 1 point in the first round of the Handicap by Drumchapel B.
Highlights of the season:
Being one of only 2 teams to beat Knightswood A.
Roy Claxton winning leading player of the year with an average of 86%. The highest average for a player who played in more than 2/3 of matches.
Gary maintained his 41% average in what was a stronger league this season.
Pierre had a disappointing season by his standards falling to 26%.
Special thanks to Chris Main who joined the squad for 2 matches this season.
All in all a controversial season with the range in ability increasing due to ex-premier players filtering down to D1. This led to many one-sided matches and several disgruntled players. The West AGM on May 15th should be quite interesting!
Gary McAlpine
Club Sectetary
Sunday, December 19, 2010
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Recommended book by Matthew Syed.
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