SWANSEA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE END JOINT FIRST

The Greenhouse A and Swansea teams showed their strength by winning 4 out of 5 matches against the other regional Centre of Excellence teams, in a great night of competition at the Welsh institute of sport on Monday 29th of March. There were a total of 6 teams competing against each other, including Swansea, Cardiff, Greenhouse A and B, Gwent and North Wales. Time constraints meant the matches were played at a fast and furious pace.<br /><br />The format was teams of 3 players, with each player having a single match against the same number from the opposing team. There was a real mixture of youth and experience competing, with young teams from Greenhouse and Gwent giving a good account of themselves but not getting the results they wanted. Greenhouse A, lead confidently by Connor Edwards, were unbeaten until there last match and looking good for the win until North Wales managed to pull off an excellent 2-1 victory. Alex Valyadis achieved his best win of the night against Nicole hall. Swansea had managed to beat every other team except Greenhouse A, after some close matches with Cardiff and Gwent. The team that travelled down from North Wales battled hard, with Gabbi Wan showing some excellent form to beat Caitlin Williams in a 2-1 win over Cardiff. Gwent had an excellent 2-1 win over North Wales after Angharad Phillips won the first match against a spirited Beth Roberts, with Ashley Perry beating Alex Valyandis and Jac Jenkins defeating Gabbi Wan.<br /><br />All players showed good attitude during the competition and the event was played in the right spirit. Well done to all those involved.<br /><br />Finishing positions were; <br />1. Greenhouse A (Connor Edwards, Nicole hall, Chris Griffiths) 4 wins <br />1. Swansea (Matt Lancey, Max Clews, Alex Francis) 4 wins<br />2. North Wales (Megan and Angharad Phillips, Alex Valyandis, Gabbi Wan) 3 wins<br />3. Cardiff (Ashley Stavrakis, Ryan Oyler, Caitlin Williams) 2 wins<br />3. Gwent (Beth Roberts, Ashley Perry, Jac Jenkins) 2 wins<br />4. Greenhouse B (Callum Thomas, Dylan Bruford, Callum Evans, Soffi Jenkins) 0 wins

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West Wales Table Tennis

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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The Greenhouse A and Swansea teams showed their strength by winning 4 out of 5 matches against the other regional Centre of Excellence teams, in a great night of competition at the Welsh institute of ...

SWANSEA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE END JOINT FIRST

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Pictures from both Carmarthen Schools and Welsh Team at Carmarthen Club!

Welsh Team at Carmarthen Table Tennis Club<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/63713558@N00/sets/72157623596974363/<br /><br />Carmarthen Schools Pictures<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/63713558@N00/sets/72157623591944931/

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West Wales Table Tennis

Monday, March 29, 2010

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Welsh Team at Carmarthen Table Tennis Clubhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/63713558@N00/sets/72157623596974363/Carmarthen Schools Pictureshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/63713558@N00/sets/72157623591944931/ ...

Pictures from both Carmarthen Schools and Welsh Team at Carmarthen Club!

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5x60 scheme in Swansea

TTAW and the 5x60 manager of Swansea are in talks to get Table Tennis into the Comprehensive Schools around the area. The aim is to attract new faces into the sport and encourage them to attend the community clubs around Swansea. A plan has been put together by the TTAW and hopefully things will get started very soon.<br /><br />Thanks to Jon Francis, Ryan Jenkins, Stephen Gertsen and Stan Eastwood for pushing the project and getting the ball rolling.

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West Wales Table Tennis

Sunday, March 28, 2010

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TTAW and the 5x60 manager of Swansea are in talks to get Table Tennis into the Comprehensive Schools around the area. The aim is to attract new faces into the sport and encourage them to attend the co...

5x60 scheme in Swansea

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Gertsen undefeated

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVpvkRdUcxOvg66vbXEnMHccgelNA3tg-q2RmNKkaHXYYWsM37RkegKdLvvDJzz2FLw1RdgSOEmFc-e4_f7jV-j53VCXzLzZ1btBDKcg8hXNI8RihRfRuXlowzgGUyReOh6rEjDcFDy8ao/s1600/gertsen.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453775711366981634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVpvkRdUcxOvg66vbXEnMHccgelNA3tg-q2RmNKkaHXYYWsM37RkegKdLvvDJzz2FLw1RdgSOEmFc-e4_f7jV-j53VCXzLzZ1btBDKcg8hXNI8RihRfRuXlowzgGUyReOh6rEjDcFDy8ao/s200/gertsen.jpg" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 133px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Swansea born Stephen Gertsen remained undefeated all season in British League division 1 South Midlands. Gertsen won 19 out of 19 throughout the season and along with Gareth Herbert was the only other player who didnt lose. Gertsen plays for Reading based club Olop Impact who finished 2nd in the league behind TTK Greenhouse, Olop will now compete in the playoff weekend in May for a place in the premiership. The date however clashes with the UKCC level 3 coaching course so whether Gertsen can play remains to be seen!!<br /><br />Llanelli's Aled Howells Kingfisher team were relegated but Howells was unavailable for final weekend which would have made all the difference!!<br />(Aled winning 12 and only losing 2)

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West Wales Table Tennis

Sunday, March 28, 2010

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Swansea born Stephen Gertsen remained undefeated all season in British League division 1 South Midlands. Gertsen won 19 out of 19 throughout the season and along with Gareth Herbert was the only other...

Gertsen undefeated

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Swansea players showing the way!!

The following players have been chosen to represent Wales at the forthcoming events:<br /><br />French Junior Open:<br />Angharad Phillips, <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Lee Morgan</span></strong>, Lewis Williams, Chloe Thomas, Charlotte Carey, Megan Phillips and Nicole Hall.<br /><br />BATTS London 1*<br />Chris Griffiths, Alex Prosser, Conor Edwards, Ashley Stavrakis, Jac Jenkins and <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Thomas Heydon.<br /></strong></span><br />EuroKids Training Camp - Italy<br />Jac Jenkins and Lauura Edwrads<br /><br />Luxembourg Junior Open<br />Charlotte Carey<br />Daniel O'Connell<br />Nicole Hall<br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Lee Morgan</span></strong><br />Caitlin Williams<br />Ryan Oyler<br /><br />All those in red are members of the Swansea Centre of Excellence.

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West Wales Table Tennis

Friday, March 26, 2010

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The following players have been chosen to represent Wales at the forthcoming events:French Junior Open:Angharad Phillips, Lee Morgan, Lewis Williams, Chloe Thomas, Charlotte Carey, Megan Phillips and ...

Swansea players showing the way!!

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South Africa to play West Wales Open!!

Prior to the Commonwealth Games in October a team of 5 men from South Africa will visit Wales to undergo training and test matches against the Welsh men's team.<br />Shane Overmeyer, Luke Abrahams, Theo Cogill, Kurt Lingerveldt and Itumeleng Molahloe will be flying into Heathrow on the 19th April and stay until the 26th April. As part of the visit they will also compete at the West Wales Open in Carmarthen.

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West Wales Table Tennis

Friday, March 26, 2010

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Prior to the Commonwealth Games in October a team of 5 men from South Africa will visit Wales to undergo training and test matches against the Welsh men's team.Shane Overmeyer, Luke Abrahams, Theo Cog...

South Africa to play West Wales Open!!

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