Dragon

The 1^st Dragon of the season took place on Sunday 9^th of October in the main hall at the National Centre Sophia Gardens. As usual many were playing in their first tournament and it was a real thrill for these new players to be playing in the same hall as the best juniors in Wales who were contesting Junior Team Championships. The under 11s group with 10 entries got underway at 9am together with the older under 15s. It was great to see the new players and parents and some impressive playing followed. Whitchurch Academy players coached by Simon Oyler dominated the under 15s event with Hugh Standen securing the win in a close battle against newcomer and surprise of the under 15s Jack Fletcher. The under 11s saw players from all over the south region taking part, just missing out on a trophy finishing 3^rd was Cade Short, runner up was Luca Caplin and winner was Joseph Roberts. A special mention goes to highest finishing female player Lydia John who finished in 4^th place overall.

The under 13s started as usual at 1pm and a few keen under 11 entrants had a go at the older age group, thereby making the most of their trip to Cardiff. Incredibly 3 players claimed top honours all on 4 wins each in the final group. The organisers had to revert to counting sets and the final top 3 were; 3^rd John Clarke, 2^nd Joseph Roberts and the winner was Elliot Weinberg. This result shows how close the competition is the Dragons and the importance of trying to win every point. The next Dragon will take place on Sunday 20^th of November 2011, again in the main hall at the National  Centre so be sure to get your entry forms sent off early.

Final Positions Dragon Tournament Sunday 9^th October 2011. 

Under 11

1. Joseph Roberts
2. Luca Caplin (Mumbles)
3. Cade Short
4. Lydia John (Penlan)
5. Geraint Pickard-Skeats
6. Louie Evans
7. Daniel Clarke (Carmarthen)
8. Darian Eynon
9. Daniel Cunningham
10. Lara Whitton (Penlan)

Under 13

1. Elliot Weinberg
2. Joseph Roberts
3. John Clarke
4. Lydia John (Penlan)
5. Geraint Pickard-Skeats
6. Darian Eynon

Under 15

1. Hugh Standen
2. Jack Fletcher
3. Alistair Weir
4. MacCauley Morgan
5. Gruffudd Huws