Doncaster GP

The last Grand Prix of the season is approaching

Go to www.etta.co.uk and get the entry form

Date 3 & 4 July 2010

Half Term Sessions in South Wales

Welsh National Squads [group A and B] - All players have been notified by letter and have responded

Cathays High [Simon Oyler] - Wednesday 9:30-12 & Thursday 9:30-12

Greenhouse Tonyrefail - Tuesday 10:00-2:00 and Friday 10:00-2:00
(Wednesday & Thursday - London with Greenhouse)

Greenhouse Ferndale - Tuesday with Welsh Squad - Cardiff
(Wednesday & Thursday - London with Greenhouse)

West Wales [Aled} - Tuesday 11:00-13:00 @ Carmarthen
Friday 15:00-17:00 @ Penlan, Swansea

All other days the coaches are helping me at National Camps if not in London with Greenhouse

Cathays in press

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/parklife/2010/05/19/table-tennis-cathays-high-at-the-top-table-in-division-four-91466-26471867/

Newspaper article about Cathays High School

Hereford GP

http://www.englishtabletennis.org.uk/events/dyncat.cfm?catid=26829

If you haven't entered Hereford then the link is above

I am a Eurokid!!!

See the link of Jac Jenkins and Laura Edwards at the EuroKids Camp In Lugnano, Italy from 17-23 May

http://www.ettu.org/public/Image/Eurokids_Lignano.pdf

http://www.ittf.com/_front_page/ittf_full_story1.asp?ID=21116&Category=general&Competition_ID

Hereford GP

I have already had 4 requests for places on the TTAW van to go to Hereford on June 19

If you want a lift just email me - But don't wait too long!!

Lewis Runner Up in Cippenham

Lewis Williams lost to Jojo Senorin in the final of the Cippenham Super Series 3-2 today.

Award to RJ

The Welsh Livery Guild presented me with a 'Merit Award' last night at Cardiff City Hall for my services to the community with work at Greenhouse for 5 years. Even though you don't expect awards or you don't undertake work for them, you always appreciate that people recognise your efforts

Thank You

Welsh Secondary Schools Event

Well done to Charlotte Carey and Lee Morgan for winning the tournament today in Cardiff and automatically qualifying for the UK School Games in September in Gateshead

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Charlotte Wins Poll

With 103 and 46% of the votes, Charlotte Carey has won the public vote on who should win the 'Player of the Year' award at the TTAW Awards in July

Let's see what happens from the judging panel.....

Oyler & O'Connell get to finals in Wolves

With all Welsh players getting put out in various rounds in their different bands at Wolves GP it was up to Dan O'Connell and Simon Oyler to fly the flag for Wales:

Men’s Band 2
Dan O’Connell (WAL) bt. Wayne Mason (Ca) 11-5, 11-9, 11-5

Men’s Band 5
Laurence Sweeney (Wa) bt. Simon Oyler (WAL) 11-8, 2-11, 12-10, 11-8

Check out the following links for reports on the 2 days play at Aldersley Village:
http://www.englishtabletennis.org.uk/nlstory.cfm?ID=37943&NLID=3153
http://www.englishtabletennis.org.uk/nlstory.cfm?ID=37948&NLID=3153

Table Tennis is Popular

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article7126976.ece

click on the link and read on what table tennis enthusiasts are doing around the world!!!

TTAW Roadshow....

There were some great times on the TTAW van whilst travelling around Wales engaging with schools, members of the public and famous sporting stars

Please visit www.ttaw.co.uk more a more in depth report about it and some great pictures

(Picture on left - Ryan vs Scarlets player)

Yang Leaves

The TTAW would like to thank Yang Zhang for his efforts when training with the Welsh squad for the last 4 weeks. Today I took Yang back to Heathrow for him to take his flight back to Chengdu via Hong Kong.
He said he thoroughly enjoyed his time here and would like to visit again in the near future.
Thanks Yango!!!!!

Player of the month - May (any other info)

Please see the player of the month and YouTube clip of the week on the left hand side

It has also been a great week as Wales beat the South West region of England

England are currently training with the Commonwealth Squad in Cardiff and South Africa are coming in June

Chinese practice partner Yang Zhang will be leaving on Thursday after 4 weeks in Wales - he promises to come back.....

Aled on Radio Cymru

Aled Howells will be on Radio Cymru tomorrow morning at 7.30am for an interview about the TTAW roadshows

Welsh Championships U13

Congratulations to Chris Griffiths and Beth Roberts for winning today.

Beth beat Caitlin Williams in the final. Chris beat Ashley Perry in the boys final.

Consolation winners - Soffi Jenkins and Callum Evans

Scarlets - Fun Day with Wave Radio

http://www.thewave.co.uk/events?id=3979

Visit the Wave Radio's webpage to see them cover our roadshows next week

Youtube Clip of the Week

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2QZ_kaf-jo&feature=related

Fine Backhand to win the set.....

Ranked No 16 in UK

Well done to Nick Brown who after his good results at his first 'HardBat' tournament finds himself ranked at number 16 in the UK.

Quick Links

footage of Belgian match on TV against Villette -
http://www.robnet.be/streaming/index.php?select=nieuws_29-04-2010.flv

Photos of Ryan & Aled in Scarlets stadium -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63713558@N00/4568776325/in/set-72157623846556543/

Newspaper Article -
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/may/02/table-tennis-park-ping-pong

Belgium League

Diest 0 - Villette 7

It wasn't to be for the underdogs unfortunately. With Ovtcharov 'rested' Villette were confident in their 2nd, 3rd and 4th players. They had very good reasons.

I lost to JM Saive 0-3 and to their Chinese star 0-3. Me and Chen did take a set against the Chinese man and Korbel in the doubles...

2nd leg is tonight....