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17 year old Paul McCreery (Crossgar) scored a magnificent hat trick of successes at the Stiga Fermanagh Open at Fivemiletown college on Saturday as combination bat specialist Amanda Mogey (Carnmoney) took the ladies title while Kevin Devaney (Ballina) and Peter Clarke (Annahilt) won the class two and veterans classes respectively.

Munster Open champion McCreery has often saved his best performances for forays outside the province but this time he really showed what he could do on home soil.  He was just a different class and won the mens singles without dropping a set.  In the quarters the talented Pole Maciek Szymanski felt the wrath of Crossgar teenagers ferocious attacks as did the much improved Sam Logue in the semis.  The Queens destroyer Daryl Strong dumped Irish national champion Gavin Maguire out in straight sets but then lost his semi to left hander Conor Nolan after losing momentum at the start of the fifth.  In their last four encounters McCreery and the hardhitting Nolan had fought out close five setters but this was different as the super fit topspin magician mesmerised Nolan with flashing forehands, breathtaking backhands and deft touches to run out an easy straight sets winner.  The adversaries then joined forces to win the doubles and McCreery completed his Lakeland rout with a four set victory over a game Logue who had taken out fellow Dubliner Daniel Keenan in straight sets.

Amanda Mogey never fails to impress and she badgered a series of opponents into submission with a fine display of power table tennis culminating in a 3-0 win over Dungannon topspin ace Ashley Given who is an ever growing threat to the Ulster No1.  Greystone league stalwart Randolph Loney raised local expectations when he scythed his way into the the class two semi finals but then met Devaney, an allround player at the vanguard of Connacht table tennis, who put the Portadown defender to the sword.  The other semi was a great match with Burke and fellow Connacht player Dennis McDonagh going toe to toe but the veteran was fastest to the draw when it mattered and won through.  Battler Burke found himself in another five set marathon with Devaney but this time lost 11-4 in the decider.

In the veterans class Dromore Chemist Jim Stirling produced a shock after leaving Irish international Robbie Davis (Dublin) puzzled with his sidewinder returns to win in straight sets in the preliminary groups.  The knockout stage was not for the fainthearted as Willie Cherry gained revenge over Kevin Devaney for a recent Ulster Open defeat, Norman Nabney had to concentrate to see off the swift footed Ted Mahaffy, Clarke beat No1 seed Karim Sabir (Athlone) and Kieran Burke dispatched Cavan farmer Cyril Fannin.  In the semis Cherry halted Nabneys challenge comfortably while a tiring Clarke struggled through in five against Burke.  After listening to wise tactical advice from his Annahilt team-mate Wallace Mehaffy Clarke just piped Cherry to the title after five bruising sets.

In his closing speech Fermanagh Table Tennis Association Chairman Alex Gordon thanked tournament referee Tom Mitchell for ensuring all players competed within the laws of the game and also the McConkey family Rachel, Jamie and Stuart who ran the top table with great professionalism and skill.

Fermanagh Open Results

Mens singles

Semi Finals
Paul McCreery (Ulster) bt Sam Logue (Leinster) 3-0
Conor Nolan (Leinster) bt Daryl Strong (Ulster) 3-2

Final
McCreery bt Nolan 3-0

Ladies singles

Semi Finals
Amanda Mogey (Ulster) bt Sarah Timlin (Connacht) 3-0
Ashley Given (Ulster) bt Sarah Dolan (Leinster) 3-0

Final
Mogey bt Given 3-0

Veterans singles

Semi Finals
Willie Cherry (Ulster) bt Norman Nabney (Ulster) 3-0
Peter Clarke (Ulster) bt Kieran Burke (Connacht) 3-2

Final
Clarke bt Cherry 3-2

Under 21 singles

Semi Finals
McCreery bt Ashley Robinson (Ulster) 3-0
Logue bt Daniel Keenan (Dublin) 3-0

Final
McCreery bt Logue 3-1

Class 2 singles
Kevin Devaney (Connacht) bt Randolph Loney (Ulster) 3-0
Burke bt Dennis McDonagh (Connacht) 3-2

Final
Devaney bt Burke 3-2

Open Doubles
McCreery/Nolan bt Logue/Robinson 3-0

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.

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.

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.

Latest Ulster Junior rankings are available for dowload here