Check out the good work being done at Cathays High School with Simon Oyler recently
It's on the back page [page 24]
http://web.cathays.cardiff.sch.uk/newsletters/CathaysEyespring10.pdf
Friday, 26 February 2010
Thursday, 25 February 2010
200 Club
The 200 club will be trying to recruit further members at the Cardiff Grand Prix and the Welsh Championships over the coming weeks. Each month a draw takes place where cash prizes are won by its members. It costs £1 a month to become a member and all profits go to towards the benefit of table tennis in this country.
Get yourself in the Club.....
Get yourself in the Club.....
February player of the month.......
.......goes to Lee Morgan for his attitude in training, his table tennis progression and above all winning both the cadet and junior singles at the recent Newport Open.
Lee will be representing Wales shortly at the 6 nations in Scotland, the French junior open and the Cheltenham 4* Junior Open.
Lee will be representing Wales shortly at the 6 nations in Scotland, the French junior open and the Cheltenham 4* Junior Open.
Zhang in Cardiff
Yongbo Zhang, age 17, will make his Welsh debut this weekend at the Cardiff Grand Prix at the Welsh Institute of Sport.
Yongbo, who is studying English at Yale College in Wrexham, will face a tough test in his men's group mate Sunday morning against the inform Patrick Thomas (ranked number 4 in Wales).
The Chinese star has been employed by the TTAW to practice with Commonwealth team members in preparation for Delhi in October this year.
Yongbo, who is studying English at Yale College in Wrexham, will face a tough test in his men's group mate Sunday morning against the inform Patrick Thomas (ranked number 4 in Wales).
The Chinese star has been employed by the TTAW to practice with Commonwealth team members in preparation for Delhi in October this year.
New Swansea Plan at stage 1
A meeting held at the Sports Development offices in Swansea today may pave the way for a schools programme in the city in the coming years.
Gareth Govier, head of the Sports Team in Swansea, is very enthusiastic to have a partnership with the TTAW and will hold further meetings in the near future to outline his visions of what table tennis in Swansea looks like.
There has always been a steady flow of talent progressing to the Welsh National squads from the West, and hopefully this new plan will only progress that further.
Gareth Govier, head of the Sports Team in Swansea, is very enthusiastic to have a partnership with the TTAW and will hold further meetings in the near future to outline his visions of what table tennis in Swansea looks like.
There has always been a steady flow of talent progressing to the Welsh National squads from the West, and hopefully this new plan will only progress that further.
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
New Swansea Club Starts
When: 24th February
Where: Craig y Nos School, Clyne Common, Bishopston, Swansea, SA3 3JB
With who: Jon Francis
The Coaches: We will have two Welsh International players to help coach the boys/girls that may attend – Andrew Jones and Ceri James.
Where: Craig y Nos School, Clyne Common, Bishopston, Swansea, SA3 3JB
With who: Jon Francis
The Coaches: We will have two Welsh International players to help coach the boys/girls that may attend – Andrew Jones and Ceri James.
Monday, 22 February 2010
UWIC talks to TTAW about academy
Next season may see UWIC [University Wales Institute Cardiff] team up with the TTAW to offer educational opportunities to players who wish to combine their studies in a table tennis academy.
Services such as sports psychology, physiology, video analysis and nutrition advice will be on offer for any players wishing to take a place there.
On the table tennis side of the deal - players will be able to live and train in Cardiff at the Welsh Institute of Sport and inter grate with the Welsh National team full time.
Open evenings, with key speakers from UWIC, with more information will happen very soon....
Services such as sports psychology, physiology, video analysis and nutrition advice will be on offer for any players wishing to take a place there.
On the table tennis side of the deal - players will be able to live and train in Cardiff at the Welsh Institute of Sport and inter grate with the Welsh National team full time.
Open evenings, with key speakers from UWIC, with more information will happen very soon....
Sunday, 21 February 2010
Youtube Clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA9KHDJVkKo&feature=player_embedded#
Check out my recent match in the Belgium league against Mortsel. We lost 2-5 but have a chance next week to reach the semi finals in the playoffs.
Check out my recent match in the Belgium league against Mortsel. We lost 2-5 but have a chance next week to reach the semi finals in the playoffs.
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Welsh Masters Confirmed
Friday 18th June 2010
Venue - WIS, Upper Hall
The 'Match Up' Bill to follow shortly
Venue - WIS, Upper Hall
The 'Match Up' Bill to follow shortly
TT on the road
A series of Table Tennis Roadshows will take place the week of the 19th April 2010 to bring table tennis to the people of Wales.
Dates:
Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th [Mid/North Wales]
Wednesday 21st - Welsh Primary Schools Championships
Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd [South East/West Wales]
The national coach, plus the 3 regional coaches, will take a van with a table tennis table around primary and secondary schools, plus clubs in Wales to show people what real table tennis is all about.
If we are near you - come and visit
Dates:
Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th [Mid/North Wales]
Wednesday 21st - Welsh Primary Schools Championships
Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd [South East/West Wales]
The national coach, plus the 3 regional coaches, will take a van with a table tennis table around primary and secondary schools, plus clubs in Wales to show people what real table tennis is all about.
If we are near you - come and visit
French Cadet & Junior Open 2010
Selections for the event above on 14-18 April in Vern sur Seiche, France
Cadet Boys - Lee Morgan & Lewis Williams
Cadet Girls - Charlotte Carey & Nicole Hall
Junior Girls - Chloe Thomas, Megan Phillips and Angharad Phillips
Cadet Boys - Lee Morgan & Lewis Williams
Cadet Girls - Charlotte Carey & Nicole Hall
Junior Girls - Chloe Thomas, Megan Phillips and Angharad Phillips
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Commonwealth Squad to get trimmed after WC
Trimmed squad to be announced evening after Welsh Championships - 6/7 March
Full team to be selected in late April/early May
Full team to be selected in late April/early May
Half Term Camp - February
The camp has started fantastically well at WIS this week. Players have increased their fitness, work levels and motivation.
Both groups A and B have shown their dedication and professionalism on day 1 of the 3day camp.
Patrick Thomas, Megan Phillips, Angharad Phillips and Josh Jenkins, with Aled Howells as coach, are in Scotland mixing with the Scottish national team and former Welsh coach Li Chao this week.
Both groups A and B have shown their dedication and professionalism on day 1 of the 3day camp.
Patrick Thomas, Megan Phillips, Angharad Phillips and Josh Jenkins, with Aled Howells as coach, are in Scotland mixing with the Scottish national team and former Welsh coach Li Chao this week.
JBL - Weekend 2
Please see a comprehensive report about the weekend's play from Fenton Manor on the TTAW webpage.
Some great results from our young boys and girls....
Some great results from our young boys and girls....
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Talent ID Open nights
For those who run clubs around Wales and have talent that may not get recognised as you would like, I have decided to run 3 'Open nights' so you all have the chance to 'showcase youngsters' to me for the future.
The players you bring along should not be in a current TTAW run session [COE, TTAW squads] or in a TTAW run competition [Team Championships of Wales]. Players age limit is 15 years old.
May 4th - South East Wales [Welsh Institute of Sport] 5-8pm
May 5th - North Wales [Clywedog] 6-9pm
May 6th - South West Wales [Carmarthen] 7-10pm
No registration is needed - just turn up and play.....
Please feel free to send this to any TTAW affiliated club
The players you bring along should not be in a current TTAW run session [COE, TTAW squads] or in a TTAW run competition [Team Championships of Wales]. Players age limit is 15 years old.
May 4th - South East Wales [Welsh Institute of Sport] 5-8pm
May 5th - North Wales [Clywedog] 6-9pm
May 6th - South West Wales [Carmarthen] 7-10pm
No registration is needed - just turn up and play.....
Please feel free to send this to any TTAW affiliated club
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Wales win rematch against Filton
The rematch against one of the biggest colleges in the UK, Filton, was played 9/2/10 at the Welsh Institute.
10 players from Wales [Patrick Thomas, Lewis Williams, Lee Morgan, Josh Jenkins, Charlotte Carey, Hannah Avery, Conor Edwards, Nicole Hall, Chris Griffiths and Jack Parry] played their counterparts in 2 different categories.
Group A lost to Filton A 11-14 with Filton's Tom Maynard winning all 5 of his matches. Patrick Thomas was Wales' best with 4 wins to his name. In group B Chris Griffiths was the 'man of the match' with 4 out of 4 wins to take the overall tie 14-6 to Wales. Hannah, Jack and Conor all won 3 matches each.
WALES 25
FILTON 20
10 players from Wales [Patrick Thomas, Lewis Williams, Lee Morgan, Josh Jenkins, Charlotte Carey, Hannah Avery, Conor Edwards, Nicole Hall, Chris Griffiths and Jack Parry] played their counterparts in 2 different categories.
Group A lost to Filton A 11-14 with Filton's Tom Maynard winning all 5 of his matches. Patrick Thomas was Wales' best with 4 wins to his name. In group B Chris Griffiths was the 'man of the match' with 4 out of 4 wins to take the overall tie 14-6 to Wales. Hannah, Jack and Conor all won 3 matches each.
WALES 25
FILTON 20
Monday, 8 February 2010
Charlotte Wins GP
After losing in the band 2 event, Charlotte Carey won the band 1, U21 and the women's singles at the Salisbury GP.
Patrick Thomas lost in the Q-Final of the men's singles to Damien Nicholls. Other Welsh players on show were:
Dean Cundy, Ceri James, Lee Morgan and Scott Cundy.
Patrick Thomas lost in the Q-Final of the men's singles to Damien Nicholls. Other Welsh players on show were:
Dean Cundy, Ceri James, Lee Morgan and Scott Cundy.
Promotion
The Phillips twins, Angharad and Megan were part of the team that won their division at this weekends Women's British League.
Megan won 7/10 matches and Angharad won 8/10. Next season will see them play in division 1.
Naomi Wilson won 7 from 10 as her team finished 3rd in Division 1.
Megan won 7/10 matches and Angharad won 8/10. Next season will see them play in division 1.
Naomi Wilson won 7 from 10 as her team finished 3rd in Division 1.
Newport Open - Lee does the double
Junior Boys - Lee Morgan beat Josh Jenkins
Junior Girls - Natasha Rees beat Nicole Hall
Cadet Boys - Lee Morgan beat Lewis Williams
Cadet Girls - Nicole Hall beat Beth Roberts
U13 Boys - Ryan Oyler beat Liam Winder
U13 Girls - Beth Roberts beat Laura Edwards
Junior Girls - Natasha Rees beat Nicole Hall
Cadet Boys - Lee Morgan beat Lewis Williams
Cadet Girls - Nicole Hall beat Beth Roberts
U13 Boys - Ryan Oyler beat Liam Winder
U13 Girls - Beth Roberts beat Laura Edwards
Dragon Event - Young Jenkins players win titles
U11 - Winner Soffi Jenkins
U13 - Winner Jac Jenkins
U15 - Winner Jac Jenkins
U13 - Winner Jac Jenkins
U15 - Winner Jac Jenkins
Saturday, 6 February 2010
Visit to North Wales
Over the past 2 days there were visits from several TTAW directors to North Wales to view recent developments. We visited sessions at Clywedog, Ruthin and Denbigh, whilst organising Zhang's timetable.
Yongbo Zhang arrives
Our new Chinese practice partner has arrived in Ruabon for a period of 6 months. He will benefit the whole of Wales with his unique playing style and a great addition to the coaching staff.
Monday, 1 February 2010
Changes to Team Championships
Please visit www.ttaw.co.uk to get up to date information regarding the Team Championships of Wales cancelled matches due to the severe snow in January.
TTAW Awards 2010
Put the date in your diaries - July 2nd 2010
The TTAW annual players party will take place at Beaufort Ballroom 7pm-11pm
Awards will recognise the efforts and contributions players, parents and members give to TTAW and themselves throughout the year.
The TTAW annual players party will take place at Beaufort Ballroom 7pm-11pm
Awards will recognise the efforts and contributions players, parents and members give to TTAW and themselves throughout the year.
British League Premier
Welsh interest was in attendance at British League on the weekend with Steve Jenkins and Patrick Thomas playing. Patrick had another great win against a Scottish opponent, this time Nail Cameron 3-1.
Steve Jenkins won both matches against Derwent and was 1-1 against Sycamore.
Steve, who plays for Drumchapel, are now top and in a commanding position.
Full report - http://www.englishtabletennis.org.uk/nlstory.cfm?ID=36674&NLID=3153
Steve Jenkins won both matches against Derwent and was 1-1 against Sycamore.
Steve, who plays for Drumchapel, are now top and in a commanding position.
Full report - http://www.englishtabletennis.org.uk/nlstory.cfm?ID=36674&NLID=3153
Cippenham Winter Festival - Day 2
Another Greenhouse star - Nicole Hall - was a runner up at the Cippenham tournament on the 31st January 2010.
Nicole lost in the final of the U16 girls event and finished 4th in the U18's singles
Nicole lost in the final of the U16 girls event and finished 4th in the U18's singles
London Super League
On 27th January a Welsh team travelled to Harlow, Essex to compete in the famous Super League series which has been running for 5 years. Thirty two players compete for the title each month.
Ryan Jenkins won the event beating Gareth Herbert in the final 3-2. Patrick lost in the Q-Finals to Wang Zheng. Dean Cundy, Cameron Thomas, Chloe Thomas, Charlotte Carey and Lewis Williams also competed well in a strong field.
Final Standings:
1 Ryan Jenkins
2 Gareth Herbert
3 Wang Zheng
4 Noah Hubert
5 Umair Mauthoor
8 Patrick Thomas
17 Lewis Williams
20 Cameron Thomas
21 Dean Cundy
23 Chloe Thomas
29 Charlotte Carey
Ryan Jenkins won the event beating Gareth Herbert in the final 3-2. Patrick lost in the Q-Finals to Wang Zheng. Dean Cundy, Cameron Thomas, Chloe Thomas, Charlotte Carey and Lewis Williams also competed well in a strong field.
Final Standings:
1 Ryan Jenkins
2 Gareth Herbert
3 Wang Zheng
4 Noah Hubert
5 Umair Mauthoor
8 Patrick Thomas
17 Lewis Williams
20 Cameron Thomas
21 Dean Cundy
23 Chloe Thomas
29 Charlotte Carey
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