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Table Tennis at the Town Hall

Ipswich Borough Council have installed a table in the Giles Room at the Town Hall. Access is via the main entrance on Cornhill, opening hours are 10:00 to 16:00 weekdays.

See the Council's Facebook post here:  https://www.facebook.com/IpswichTownHallCornExhange/posts/2086794988059329
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Anyone can pre-book an hour slot by calling 01473 432374. There is a £5 refundable deposit for anyone requiring loan of bat and balls.

In addition, the Council have put new tables into Bourne Park and St Augustine's Rec, to add to the tables already in Christchurch Park.

Not a bad return from the recent club / IDTTL event, when we took tables to IBC to raise awareness, well done to all concerned.

2018/19 Super Series

This popular series has been revamped by Andrew Dosher as 6 events where all prize money is paid out on the day, giving the cumulative fund over all events a year off. There is the potential for decent prize money, and for those of us who won't win that the lure of playing against some top regional players is always strong. Entrance fee has been reduced to £25 as well, for a full day's play. Have a look and have a go!

All dates are Sundays, with full details on the forms:
- 2nd September 2018 - see results section
- 21st October 2018 - see results section
- 2nd December 2018 - entry form here
- 27th January 2019 - entry form here
- 10th March 2019 - entry form here
- 14th April 2019 - entry form here

Openings to Sponsor Britannia

For various sensible reasons, Britannia have never needed generous, powerful and numerous sponsors so much. Any ideas whatsoever please contact Martin or Colin. We actually have a lot to offer, with the number of members and visitors to the Dome, and our fine website (you are reading it, several hundred others do every month).

Support the Club Sponsors!!

Having a party and need a Disco? All Generations Discos are your local ravers, offering themed nights and up to the minute tunes. Sort out your own playlist or arrange requests on the night. See Andrew Dosher at the Dome or give him a call on 07968 135602.

Juniors Round-up 22nd October

Busy weekend for Britannia youngsters (writes Aad)

Over the weekend we had players competing in three different events. On Saturday we had Lucy N., Isobel, Luke, McKenzie and Henry representing Suffolk in the Cadets team. After a slow start with a loss to Middlesex I, the players stepped it up and had a draw against Essex and a win against Middlesex II. Matches were played at the venue of NETTS in Earls Colne, Essex.

On Sunday there were seven Britannia players at the St Neots one-star. With McKenzie (winner Juniors, RU Cadets), Isobel (winner Cadet girls, RU Junior girls and RU Junior boys plate) and Tarun (RU U11’s plate) winning trophies, it turned out to be a very good day. No trophies but equally good performances from Alexander, Isaac, Joseph and Loïc. It was good to see the players supporting and coaching each other. Unfortunately Sylvain had some car trouble on the way home, but Loic didn't mind, having nailed runner's up spot in the U13 plate.

To finish it off James played in the Britannia Super Series event. He came third at the end of the day.

Super Series 22 October 2018

13 contestants and a good contest - report is here, winner Adam Jepson is here

Suffolk Top 12 2018

Two late withdrawals reduced the field to 10 players, but a lively tournament ensued, including 4 of the county's top juniors. Click here for report.

Super Series 2 Sept 2018

Hotly contested with 20 entrants - report is here

2018 Summer League - They think it's all over... It is now

A tremendously hard fought final between Ducking Ping Pong and Gladiators saw Ducking prevail 6-3, but several games were desperately close.
For everyone else, it was holiday table tennis, but good fun. Thanks to Sean for taking over the reins this year, and well done to all finalists.

Until next year then.....

National Table Tennis Day - Weds July 18th

The day went ahead as planned, tables being taken to IBC HQ at Grafton House. Report is here, with pics Teenagers, Table Crew, Chief Exec, Round the Table, IBC Staff and Chuks.
In the meantime, the IDTTL facebook page has details and pics, why not have a look (and like it!?) https://en-gb.facebook.com/ipswichtabletennisuk/

All in all, the day provided suitable encouragement to consider a similar exercise next year, once again as a BTTC / IDTTL joint venture, or even host a Council Championships at the Dome. Watch this space!

Table Tennis road trip 2018 (5 go to France)

Britannia members hoof off to France for the weekend for 18 hours of knackering fun. For report click here.

Photos from the weekend (see text for more details: 1) Limbering up on the plane, 2) Giant mechanical elephant, 3) Nigel's organ, 4) How to arrive at a serious sporting event, 5) Thouare hall, 6) Avrille hall, 7) Sylvain's team, 8) Miriam's team, 9) Angers tapestry

Suffolk Veterans Championships Sun 6th May 2018

An exciting round of events in blisteringly hot weather - full report is here

Britannia AGM, Thurs 3rd May, 19:30, the Dome

This passed off without controversy, minutes are in the noticeboard pockets, at the Dome

Britannia Champs 28/29th April 2018

At the Dome, Juniors Saturday report here and Seniors Sunday report here.

Final Super Series 2017/18 April 8th

This was a humdinger with plenty of shock results. Report is here

Vets Super Series March 18th

This event went ahead despite the bitter weather and produced some high-class stuff. Click for report here

IDTTL Champs 17/18th Feb 2018 (at Kesgrave)

Enjoyable event and organised impeccably as usual. Along with the expected big Britannia names of Richard Hutchinson, Andy Warner, Ryan Collins and Dan Shelley mopping up trophies, there were successes for our European contingent of Sylvain Floury in the Restricted Singles and Miriam Hetzel in the Ladies Doubles. Congratulations all.

Britannia achieve Clubmark renewal

We are pleased to announce that following a meeting at the Dome on 12/1/18 the renewal was rubber-stamped, following almost a year of graft and paperwork (due to new and stringent requirements). Claire Brockwell met with Martin and Colin, joined in the Vet's session, checked out facilities took pictures and copy documents and passed on the good news.
Thanks to everyone who contributed, but mainly Mick Talbot for breaking the back of the submissions.

Suffolk Senior Champs 28/1/18

At Stowupland high school - full report and results here

Super Series Jan 18th

This series is hotting up, 4 down 2 to go. Report is here

Read Aad's blog about Britannia and coaching

Our coach reveals what he's been doing..... link to it here

East Anglian Top 16 - Sat 30th Dec

Won by Steven Gray of Cambridgeshire, who knocked out Andy Warner on his way to the final against IDTTL 1st div player Gary Young. 
Full report here.

Our Splendid Juniors...

...have been competing in National Cadet and Junior Leagues. Latest results are here

Vets Super Series Nov 12th

Won again by Andy warner, 19 runners. Full report and pics here

Vets Super Series Oct 29th

Won by Andy Warner in a surprisingly small (but perfectly formed) field of 13 players. Full report is here

Alex Attew wins U15 2* Event at Batts

A stormer from Alex. McKenzie and Lucy also took part but were unfortunate to exit from the early knockout rounds.
Pics of Alex with Grandmother here (1) and running to the event here (2) and with father here (3).He pocketed a cool £100 for the win. Pic of Lucy here

Super Series Sun 1st Oct

Won by Andy Warner from Chris Cockburn, the event enjoyed by 17 entrants. Click here for full report

Super Series went international!

A modest turnout of 16 players saw Mathieu Jubault, who travelled from France for the event, take first place over Chris Cockburn in a thoroughly enjoyable even. Click here for full event report

Suffolk Top 12 Event Sun 10th Sept

A hard fought event won by Andy Warner, featuring an excellent display from Alex Attew. Full report here.

Adult Coaching event Sept 9th

This was cancelled due to lack of uptake - only two entrants.

Summer League - Final Positions after Playoffs

Following the play-offs this week we have the final results, with Sacre Bleu pipping Gladiators for the prestige of overall champions. The result hinged on erratic Martin Tomes v formidable Rob Wood, but hitting and hoping triumphed (just) over pimples and patience for a surprise win. Congratulations to all who took part, also to Brian Blagden who expertly marshalled the event as always. It was good to see new players and Juniors taking part in good numbers, adding an element of chaos to the handicapping but variety to the play. FOR THE FINAL POSITIONS click here.

For those of you who like a good table tennis puzzle, we had an interesting scorecard from one of this week's fixtures If you can work out what happened and who won what, please send your answers to Kieran Bean who may offer a small prize.

Summer League - Final Table and Playoffs

With the final results in, congrats are due to Gladiators, who won the Tuesday league in their customary dour and efficient fashion, while Sacre Bleu won the murderously competitive Wednesday league with flair and an entertaining style. The defending champs Duckling Ping Pong tried very hard and managed a creditable 3rd place in Wednesday's division.  For the final table please click here

Ping Pong Parlour open in Sailmakers/Tower Ramparts!!

Since Friday 23rd June there is a Ping Pong Parlour in our town, ground floor of Sailmakers (next to Poundland). Purple carpets, orange walls, 3 tables, bats and balls, all for passers-by to play free of charge. This is one of the pop-up parlours launched by TTE to promote the sport - there for seven weeks to cover National Table Tennis Day on July 12th and beyond. We are curious that TTE don't appear to have let us or IDTTL know about this, as we are in regular contact with them, but at least there was an article in the Star.
Wander down? Tell your friends? Pics here are courtesy of Rosemary: Pic 1  Pic 2  Pic 3 
It's like announcing that the Martians have landed...!

Super Series 7th May