Junior Boys
1 S Zhao Li
2 W Gallagher
3 M Finlay
Junior Girls
1 S Byrne
2 M Slattery
3 A Rock
Cadet Boys
1 S Zhao Li
2 C Mullally
3 C Kelly
Cadet Girls
1 M Slattery
2 A L Hayes
3 K McGlone
U12 Boys
1 K Hutchinson
2 T Davis
3 B’O Toole
U12 Girls
1 E Dolan
2 K Hayes
3 S Cashen
U10 Boys
1 D Mullally
2 C Gallagher
3 E McGovern
U10 Girls
1 K Hayes
2 N Nguyen
3 J Hayes
The Leinster Branch ITTA has today released the latest Junior Ranking Lists for 2009/10 season. Please see here to download ranking list.
The ITTA has today released the Butterfly Senior National Ranking lists following the Munster Open. Paul McCreery, following his victory in Munster claims the coveted top position for the first time, while Rita Kacsandi remains in the top spot on the Womens ranking list, with Amanda Mogey closing in fast. Many thanks to Rob Cowan for his work on these ranking lists and to Vivienne Barry who has been on hand to assist Rob where required. See Rankings page of this site to download full lists.
A fantastic TEAM performance results in a great achievement for the Irish Junior Boys Team as they win the Junior British League Premier Title for the first time.
Following on from Weekend 1 when the Irish Boys blew the opposition away, they travelled to the final weekend of the event carrying the weight of expectation of the Irish table tennis community. The players did not disappoint and rose to the occasion magnificently, taking scalps off higher ranked players and in the case of Paul McCreery, progressing through the weekend with a 100% record. There was great spirit and support among all the members of the team which helped to deliver solid individual performances. The Junior British league is a very well run event and a perfect event for Irish teams to participate in. It is the perfect standard to challenge and develop our players whilst providing the chance of real success by finishing in a medal position. Psychologically this is a big boost for the players and staff in the run up to big events such as the Six Nations, Austrian Youth Open and European Youth Championships. Ireland’s Junior Boys epitomised the meaning of Team over the course of the two weekends at Junior British League.
NPC Marcus McDonnell was understandably thrilled: “I would like to personally like to congratulate each team member for their great contribution – It wasn’t plain sailing all the way and each player had their ups and downs along the way but kept their chin up and got back to the task at hand very quickly. Paul McCreery, Sam Hanley, Ashley Robinson and Sam Logue were all in the top 10 of best individual averages, with Paul McCreery topping the table with 18 wins and only 2 losses. We will look forward to defending our new title late in 2010.”
Technical Director John O’Donoghue was keen to highlight this historic achievement: “I am absolutely thrilled that we have finally won this title, its a title we haven’t won before. I would like to pay tribute to the players and coach for pulling off this victory against England’s top ranked players.”
Final Premier Division Table
| Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
| IRISH BOYS | 8 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WATERSIDE | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| BURTON UXBRIDGE 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| COLIN DEATON TTC | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| DHS GREENHOUSE PROGRESS 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| THE HAREFIELD ACADEMY | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
Ulster Branch ITTA has released its January newsletter. Click here to download.
The ITTA brought the STIGA Challenger Series to Dunshaughlin Comunnity Centre on Sunday 14th February, where love for the game of table tennis was definitely in the air. A large number of relative newcomers to the game, many of whom were playing their first tournament, travelled to Meath and played out a fantastic day of table tennis. With the focus on providing players with the maximum amount of games, each player managed to squeeze in 10 games in a hectic day’s play.
All the players played the game in the right spirit and eventually were sorted into groups relative to their current ability level following the initial group phase. This resulted in 5 Divisions of 8 players, results of which are:
Div One
1. Daniel Murphy
2. Adam Claffey
3. Joe Robinson
Div Two
1. Emmett Fox
2. Eoin McDermott
3. Stephen J farrell
Div Three
1.Olivia farrell
2. Orna McLouglin
3. John Mansfield
Div Four
1.Killian Dunne
2. Jessie Hayes
3. Chris Brady
Div Five
1. Shane Mullen
2. Scott Jestin
3. Angela Flanagan
Congratulations to all who took part, and particular thanks to all of the volunteers involved in hall set-up and providing a wonderful canteen service for the players, coaches and parents.
Primary Schools
Three days, three venues, lots of table tennis, plenty of medals. That is the story of this week’s Ulster Primary Schools Team Championships. We had some problems with postal deliveries which meant some schools failed to receive invitations, and others had previous commitments, so entries were down on last year. In the west, Kesh dominated by sheer weight of numbers, in North Belfast the experience of Kilcoan told, and in East Belfast honours were spread fairly evenly. The two main events in Fivemiletown were fought out between Drung and Kesh, each gaining one win, and at Alexandra the Sacred Heart Under 9 boys teams competed with each other to decide which colour of medal they would get. From beginners to experienced players, everyone had a good day and they all left clutching a medal.
Results
Western Division Fivemiletown College
U11 B 1st Kesh PS 2nd Drung
U11 G 1st Drung NS 2nd Kesh PS
U11 Mixed 1st Kesh PS 2nd Tempo PS
U10 B 1st Kesh PS
U10 G 1st Kesh PS
U10 Mixed ——-
U9 B 1st Kesh PS
U9 G ——-
U9 Mixed 1st Kesh PS
South-Eastern Division Glenburn Methodist
U11 B 1st Downey House 2nd Carryduff PS 3rd Holy Rosary PS
U11 G 1st Carr PS
U11 Mixed
U10 B
U10 G 1st Carryduff PS
U10 Mixed 1st Downey House 2nd Lisnasharragh PS
U9 B 1st Cairnshill PS ‘B’ 2nd Holy Rosary PS 3rd Cairnshill PS ‘A’
U9 G
U9 Mixed 1st Lisnasharragh PS 2nd Carryduff PS
North-Eastern Division Alexandra Presbyterian
U11 B 1st Kilcoan PS ‘A’ 2nd Kilcoan PS ‘B’ 3rd Sacred Heart PS
4th Cavehill PS 5th Seaview PS
U11 G 1st St Therese of Lisieux PS 2nd Seaview PS
U11 Mixed 1st Cavehill PS 2nd St Therese of Lisieux PS
U10 B 1st Sacred Heart PS ‘A’ 2nd Sacred Heart PS ‘B’ 3rd Sacred Heart PS ‘C’
U10 G ——-
U10 Mixed 1st Kilcoan PS 2nd Cavehill PS
U9 B 1st Seaview PS ‘A’ 2nd Seaview PS ‘B’
U9 G ——
U9 Mixed ——
The Hellenic Table Tennis Federation along with POFEPA (Pan-Hellenic Veterans Table Tennis Club), has the pleasure to invite all sport friends to 1st European Veterans Open Table Tennis Tournament “ISTHMIA 2010”.
This new unique event will be hosted in Loutraki- Greece from Aug 25 to Aug 30,2010.
People passionate for table tennis, excellent sport facilities and a beautiful sunny location just 50 minutes away from Athens guarantee the success of the event.
For further information you can also visit the event’s web site www.veterans-tabletennis.gr
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The International Table Tennis Federation is pleased to offer three scholarships for young journalists to attend the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Moscow from Sunday 23rd to Sunday 30th May 2010.
It is a splendid opportunity for young journalists enabling them to increase their knowledge about table tennis and the work of the International Table Tennis Federation.
The closing date for applications is Monday 15th March 2010.
Eligibility
Journalists working for newspapers, magazines, sports magazines plus radio and television broadcasters may apply for the Scholarship.
Anyone working for sports associations and their magazines will not be eligible.
A candidate must not be older than 35 years and should have at least three years working experience in sports journalism. Furthermore good knowledge of English is required.
Working Conditions
Free board and accommodation on site, in an official hotel designated for the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Moscow in Russia as well as access to the media facilities will be available for what is a premier annual event in the ITTF calendar.
Airfare and all leisure activities as well as visa application remain the applicant’s responsibility.
Opportunities
Successful candidates will be given the opportunity to meet members of the ITTF Executive Committee, staff and important people from the world of table tennis as well as players.
The International Table Tennis Federation reserves the right to choose freely from the applications and no correspondence will be entered into relating to the selection process.
Selection
Selection will be made by the Chairperson of the ITTF Media Committee whose decision is final.
At least one scholarship will be offered to a female journalist.
No late applications will be considered.
Contact [email protected] for further information.
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PART TIME PRESENTERS REQUIRED FOR LUCOZADE SPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Coaching Ireland is currently recruiting Presenters for the Lucozade Sport Education Programme. The Programme consists of 10 Modules:
Phase 1:
Hydration an Introduction
Nutrition an Introduction
The Female Athlete
Get Fit for Sport
Planning for Success
Phase 2:
Lifestyle – Getting the balance right
Circuit Training – Development of Strength & Conditioning
Nutrition – Feeding Performance
Making Weight – Tipping the scales for success
Hydration – You are what you drink
More information on the Programme and the Factsheets are available on our website http://www.coachingireland.com/lucozade_factsheets
Requirements:
· All Applicants must have a minimum of a Sports Science Degree or a Degree in Nutrition
· Applicants must be available to deliver workshops at evenings and weekends
· Experience in presenting is essential
· All applicants must be available for training on 13th & 14th March. Training will be held at a Dublin venue.
To apply:
Please send your Curriculum Vitae to [email protected] before 5pm on Friday February 19th 2010.
This weekend’s Leinster Junior Metropolitan event represented a double success for ALSAA Ravens, with Sam Logue taking the Junior Boys and Rebecca Kenny taking the Junior Girls, following hard-fought victories over Corey O’Rourke and Meadbh Slattery respectively. Shi Zhao Li continued his dominance in Irish Cadet table tennis with victory over Ryan Farrell while Meadbh Slattery took the Cadet girls event with victory over Katie McGlone.
Junior Boys
1. S Logue
2. C O’Rourke
3. M Szyimanski
Junior Girls
1. R Kenny
2. M Slattery
3. L Matise
Cadet Boys
1. S Zhao Li
2. R Farrell
3. K Kelly
Cadet Girls
1. M Slattery
2. K McGlone
3. A Lou Hayes
See full results here
Pictures thanks to Phyllis Kenny.
