Busy night at Strangford table tennis club

This lively encounter at the home of the oldest club in the League was another never in doubt result with a strong the A team which included the Legend Joe Mc Conville with the experienced Colin Mc Kinty and John Mc Cusker in the lineout But it also gave the club the B team rotational squad of players the opportunity of competitive play. Peter Madine the B team captain relished the opportunity of playing former League number one Joe Mc Conville in the first match of the night and can be pleased with the score line against such an experienced opponent. Cormac O Reilly who continues to show that age is no barrier to competitive sport did equally well against John Mc Cusker and did another debutant Rory Mc Swiggan in his match with Colin Mc Kinty. The B team continued to score well in the remainder of games and can be pleased with an overall 195 point total against formidable opponents. As the season progresses it won’t get any easier for Peter Madine’s squad but there ready for the challenge.

Owenbeg A 8 Owenbeg B 2

This was a lively good humoured encounter between home team Dan McEvoy knew that with double title holder Mulholland the attacking prowess in the A team his B team were always going to struggle but to the teams credit they made the A team work for their wins and can pleased with their overall performance. Pat Mulholland got the ball rolling for the A team with a straight game win over Dan Mc Evoy unlucky not to take the first game going down 17-15. Hugh Scott started well against John McEvoy winning the first game to 4 but back came McEvoy with taking the second game to 6. On it went with both players sharing the next two games for a 5th game decider before Scott claimed victory 11.6 in a match where only a 3 point winning margin. New comer Jason Gill made it 3 for the A team with a straight game win over Eugene Mc Neill. The second round of games all went the way of the A team to ensure both points with the McEvoy brothers two consolidation wins was a just reward for an excellent B team performance

67th Season Starts on Monday the 28th

Fixtues and all relevent information has now been circulated to club secretaries. On behalf of the League committee may I take this opportunity to wish all clubs a very enjoyable and succesful campign. Jim Ritchie League Secretary

Were Ready For The Off.

Clubs have now confirmed teams for this season and I pleased to inform you that we will have 8 -3 player teams competing. We hoped to start week commencing 28th October I will confirm this as soon as we get the home nights and contact details. This will be the Lecale Leagues 67th season so I would like to thank you for your club for its continuing support. We also need to make full use of the internet so I will be posting on this web site all fixtures and team contact details which will save having to circulate this to your members. I will also post a score card to email with teams photos which is the quickest and most cost effective way to get match results to me. I also recognise that not everyone has the opportunity to read local newspapers so I will also be including match reports on the Lecale this site. Finally I ask clubs to frequently visit the Lecale League whatsapp group which is open to all members for updates on the League and share with members what’s happening in your club. May I take this opportunity on behalf of the Lecale League committee to wish your club a successful and equally important enjoyable season ahead. Jim League Secretary

Looking For A Table Tennis Club.

The Lecale table tennis League will commence on Monday the 28st of October with a full programme of commpetitive play for players of all standards. It you are looking for a club to join either to play competitively or join members bat and chat sessions Lecale League clubs have something to offer you. For further information on finding a club contact League Secretary Jim Ritchie at jimritchie1@yahoo.co.uk or on 075344641181.

Another Cheque for Marie Curie