Club News

The Lothians Open - 25th January
23 December 2008

 

The Lothians Open

Table Tennis Championships

2008/2009

 
to be held in
Bathgate Academy,
Bathgate,
West Lothian
On
Sunday 25th January 2009

Application Form in Documents section.

Marco Domenichelli
09 December 2008
IN MEMORIAM                                                                     
 
 
Dumfries Table Tennis Club Committee and members, past and present, were greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Marco Domenichelli last week. Marco was a valued player until a persistent injury brought his playing days to an end. He won the Club’s Open Singles and the Open Doubles three times, the Handicap Singles twice and the inaugural Mixed Doubles. Several League Division 1 and Logan Trophy titles came his way, mostly alongside Ken and Gavin Young, and twice he became the division’s Leading Individual. After the Young twins stopped playing Marco joined forces with Gordon Duff and Brian Kirkpatrick. He was also a fierce contender and champion in the Carlisle League when it was in its heyday.
Marco learned much of his skill at the Club, when it was based in the Trades Hall in Queensberry Square, and progressed from a curly-haired impish youth to a pleasant young man whose immense talent was never flaunted and who became a role model for his sporting manner.
 
He will be much missed and the Club extends its sympathy to all his relatives and friends.
 
 
Get Healthy - Check this out!
04 December 2008

Dear Member,

 Although not directly related to sport please do take a few minutes to listen to the Annual Medical Report by Doctor Harry Burns, Scotland ’s Chief Medical Officer.  It is only 3 minutes long, contains important medical advice and contains a very positive message about the importance of physical activity.  
 
The page is here, then click on the video link: here
 
Kind regards
 
 
Scottish Sports Association
Junior Assessment - URGENT NEWS
03 December 2008

Players, please note below..........

Due to a double booking error the venue for the Junior Assessment on the 14th December has been changed to the following........
 
St Matthew's Academy
Jacks Road
Saltcoats
Ayrshire
KA21 5NT
 
Tel 01294 606680
 
Apologies for any inconvenience caused but this was out with Table Tennis Scotland's control
 
I would appreciate if any Players entered into the competition could confirm you have received this notification and are still able to participate in the event by either phone (0131 317 8077) or e-mail graham@ttscotland.com. as quickly as possible.
STANDARD 25th November
30 November 2008

See article from this weeks Standard. >>>>>click here

                                                                                                                                  LINDA POWELL

 

STANDARD Update
19 November 2008

Check out Linda's latest League Commentary >>>>>here

Linda P

 

 

 

South of Scotland Championship
19 November 2008

Check out documents section under SSDTA for Application form.

 

Graham

Division 1 - Fixtures
25 October 2008

Read all about it......................Click link http://www.dttc.biz/documents/LEAGUE%20INFORMATION/Div.1_Fixtures_0809.xls

Linda Powell and Stuart Brown

Division 2 League Fixtures
25 October 2008

Read all about it................Click here

Linda Powell/ Stuart Brown.

 

What the STANDARD said - Oct 2008
22 October 2008

Click here for Linda's report >>>> here

Linda Powell

LEAGUE Start-up Details
22 October 2008
The League will finally get under way next week, w/c 27th October. Apologies for the delay, but many registration forms were late in arriving and the fortnight of the school holiday has not helped, with many players away at the crucial time.
 
DIVISION 1 FIXTURES ARE:   (“Home” teams first)
 
W/c 27/10/08: Gamblers v Tricksters (Wed); Andy’s Army v Sugarbabes (Tues); Nash Electrical v TT Tigers](Thu);
Fruit Bats v Gigglers (Wed).
W/c 3/11/08: Gigglers v Nash (Thu); TT Tigers v Andy’s Army (Thu);
Sugarbabes v Gamblers (Tues).   FREE: Fruit Bats, Tricksters.
 
DIVISION 2:  (“Home” teams first)
 
W/c 27/10/08: The 3 Musketeers v Bains; Balls of Fury v Beauty and the Beast; Charlie/Euan/Johnny v Heather’s team (Wed).
W/c 3/11/08: Heather’s team v Balls of Fury (Tues); Beauty and the Beast (Tues) v 3 Musketeers; FREE Bains, FREE Charlie/Euan/Johnny
 
Please note that details of second division teams are incomplete at the time of going to press. More information will be available by the weekend and copies of the list of teams will soon be available in the Club.
 
Linda Powell
Is your bat Legal? - CHECK HERE
09 October 2008

Please check this reference document out to see if the Rubber you use is legal click >>>>>>>>>>>>here

Graham

SCOTTISH UNDER 12’s SCHOOLS TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
27 September 2008

National Primary application form available in DOCUMENTS section. 23rd November PERTH.

Click >>>>HERE

Graham

League Registration Forms Available
24 September 2008

League Registration Forms for 08/09 season now available - Find a copy under 'Documents & Forms' on this site or on the club noticeboard.  Please complete and return ASAP in order that we can get the league organised and started.  Forms to be returned to Stuart Brown or Linda Powell.

 See Link: www.dttc.biz/documents/League%20Registration/League%20Registration%20Form%2008-09.xls

New photos added
11 September 2008
Click here >>>index.asp?pageid=92688
Equipment Rule Change
09 September 2008

 See link >>> www.sportsartworld.com/ttscotland.com/assets/news/reports/boosters.htm

Graham Gault

Assessment Forms Available
09 September 2008

See Document Section - New forms available

Graham

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DUMFRIES STANDARD (03/09/2008)
03 September 2008

DUMFRIES STANDARD 

TABLE TENNIS UPDATE - 3rd September 2008 

Just a few lines today to let DTTC members know the latest news.

 

First of all, the problem with the floor has now been resolved and play continues as normal, viz:

MONDAY OPEN NIGHTS – 7 -9 p.m.

THURSDAY GIRLS SESSION – 4.30 – 5.30 p.m.

FRIDAY COACHING – Beginners 7 – 8 p.m.; Others 8 – 9 p.m.

GORDON CLANCY COACHING: 13/14th September; 27/28th September. This is now a joint venture between the Club and the SSTTDA and both organisations will select participants.

 

In addition to these sessions there will soon also be an After-School session each Wednesday. Times will probably be 4 – 5 p.m. but there may be an earlier start or slightly later finish. Callum Morgan will be running these sessions, assisted by a rota of adult helpers and coaches. They are mainly for beginners and open to non-members. Watch this space and the notice-board.

 

At the recent AGM it was decided to raise membership and league fees slightly, in view of the steep rise in power costs. At the subsequent Committee Meeting the following matters were decided:

1)     The Regional Primary School Championships will be on Sunday 2nd November. This is because the Scottish Finals are on Sunday 23rd November with a projected British Team Championship being held in December, courtesy of the English Table Tennis Association.

2)     The Regional Scottish Secondary Schools Championships will be held on Sunday 21st December. Both Regional sectors – East and West – will play at the Club.

3)     The South of Scotland Open now has a provisional date of 10/11th January. Please keep an eye out for the final decision.

4)     The Club Championships will be held over the weekend of 14th/15th February. It is possible that qualifying groups may be played either on the Thursday or Friday evening (12/13th) prior to the main event, so please keep these few dates free if you can.

 

Meanwhile the other date which has been hanging in the balance is that of the Club’s 20th Anniversary Party. This has now been settled and will take place on Saturday 29th November. It will start in the afternoon and run on till the evening, so that past members with small fry in tow can drop in early in the day. A hard bat competition will be on offer – but not compulsory! We hope to see as many past members as we can get in touch with, and who can be present, at some point during the day.

 

League forms will soon be flying out to last year’s secretaries. If you are not running a team this season please return yours with this information, or pass it on to the new secretary. Players who wish to enter a new team – generally in Division 2 – please contact  07946 757 684 or 01387 264599 for an entry form or enquire at the Club during the sessions detailed above. The League should start in the first week of October so speedy replies are essential.

 

Lastly, the first Table Tennis Scotland events are:

1.      Minor Assessment, Sunday 19th October in Perth. If you will be under 13 on 1st January 2009 you are eligible for this.

2.      Senior Assessment, Sunday 9th November, Tranent.    

 

Veteran events are:

1)     Vets Six Nations, 12-14th September, in Perth. Andrew Endredy bats for the Over-70s B team and Linda Powell for the Ladies Over-50s. Shona Morton has kindly lent her services to the Isle of Man in the same age category.

2)     Veteran Assessment Sunday 28th September. No venue announced as yet.

 

So, there is plenty for players to enjoy this side of Christmas.
Dumfries Table Tennis Club, Tel: 01387 268667 (www.dttc.biz)