Just 2 weekends before Christmas saw the the December Dragon Tournament already contested by 56 players, spread between the 3 age groups.
There has now been an incredible 89 young players who have sampled competitive table tennis via the Dragon Tournaments. Indeed such is now the clamour for entries that the organisers were advising players to get their entry forms off early, as the competition is full before the closing date! Brilliant turnout!
The under 11 event saw Jac Jenkins in fine form winning his 2nd under 11 Dragon, runner up was Matthew Francis. Player of the under 11 event however, must be North Gwent’s Lewis Jones, who playing in his 1st Dragon managed 3rd place.
In the under 15 event ace defender Ethan Lewis finally managed a well deserved win after being close in the last 2 Dragons, Jamie Davies was runner up for the 2nd time. Surprise of this event was TTK Tonypandy’s Callum Thomas who finished in 3rd place to spoil the Ferndale party. TTK Tonypandy’s new coach Alan Monks has certainly done a good job on this young man.
The under 13s event also held some surprises, this time in the form of the eventual winner Alex Francis from the Penlan club, and a brilliant 3rd place by Caitlin Williams of Nantymoel. Runner up was Ethan Lewis who collected his second trophy of the day.
Big congratulations to Sophie Richards, Alin State, Maxime Cros, James Nash and Gethin Jones playing in their first competitive tournament.
Final Positions Dragon Tournament 13/12/09
1. Alex Francis (PENLAN)
2. Ethan Lewis
3. Caitlin Williams
4. Dylan Bruford
5. Jac Jenkins
6. Matthew Francis (PENLAN)
7. Callum Evans
8. Greg Jones
9. Liam Hale
10. Jarrad Walters
11. Kian Emadi
12. Dylan Lewis
13. Owen Davies
14. Alin State (Q.E. HIGH)
15. Peter Morse
16. James Tutton
17. Liam Sutton
18. Gaao Peerapong
19. Lewis Owen
20. Shannon Matthews
21. Maxine Cros (Q.E. HIGH)
22. Sophie Richards (BRO MYRDDIN)
23. Jessica Neck
24. Abbie Price
25. Gethin Jones (BRO MYRDDIN)
26. James Nash (BRO MYRDDIN)
