Kingsland Table Tennis Club

Great turnout for the Kingsland handicap tournament. A lot of very close matches with veteran Ron Drain narrowly beating younger veteran Ossie Patterson in the final. Both looking well in their Kingsland shirts. Ron was adding to his collection of trophies after finishing runner up in the over 80s Munster Veteran Open. Well done to all the competitors.

5 Kingsland players competed in the Veteran Munster Open in Waterford. Photo: Ray Hamilton, Legend Non Playing Captain Jack Cash, Albert Coulter, David Hamilton, Paul Clarke, Ron Drain. Congratulations to Ron who was runner-up in the over 80s. All players gained points towards an Irish ranking.

Great turnout for the annual Christmas cracker tournament. Defending champion RonDrain was beaten in the first round by Sven. Playing with Bella’s bat by mistake didn’t help. Organiser Gus Agnew defeated former member Alan Turner in the final set.
The evening finished with supper and a Christmas singalong with Gus on the guitar.

Joint winners of Division 2 Belfast and District League with StAnnes Dungannon.
Allen Robson, Albert Coulter, Gus Agnew, Roman Cheptene.
Joint winners of Div4 B & D knockout cup with Ards Table Tennis Club.
Ron Drain, Paul Clarke, Bella Agnew, Ken Brittain.

Albert telling his granddaughter Lucia about his recent success in the recent Munster over 70s veteran tournament in Cork. With wins over the current Irish numbers 1, 2 and 3 valuable Irish ranking points were earned towards a potential 3rd Irish cap.

Kingsland players Gus Agnew and Ossie Patterson had great success at the recent Des Flanagan Tournament in Ballymena. Gus won the over 60s event and Ossie was runner up in the over 60s consolation event. This is the second time this year that both players picked up silverware in the prestigious Des Flanagan sponsored tournaments.
Particular congratulations to Gus who now tops the leaderboard in the series.

Albert in ‘action’ for Ireland Vets in the Home Nations in Guernsey. With wins over Scotland and Wales in the team event he was presented with a bronze medal. Albert also reached the semi finals of the singles competition.

Kingsland’s newest members ‘The Ards Oldies’ convincingly won the Ormeau Summer League. Former Irish Veteran Internstional Martin Pickles was awarded the prestigious trophy for being the most successful senior player.

Non members welcome.

Great night of exhibition table tennis and a pleasure to meet 2 times world champion Ove-Jan Waldner.

Albert has been selected for his 2nd Irish Vets Cap to play against the Home Nations in Guernsey next September.