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Caerleon v Monkstone – Cup for Clubs
Monkstone fall short after a magnificent start
Monkstone played their last match in the round robin section of this year’s Cup for Clubs at Caerleon on Sunday 19 February 2017. Monkstone needed to win 9 of the 11 games to make further progress in the competition. The match got of to a tremendous start for Monkstone when they won 5 out of 6 of the opening singles. Unfortunately they were unable to sustain the pressure on Caerleon losing 2 of the 3 doubles and both of the triples. Although losing the match on match points, Monkstone did have the satisfaction of winning 6 games to Caerleon’s 5.
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Monkstone v Penarth – Cup for Clubs
Monkstone Snatch Victory from the Jaws of Defeat
Last gasp win to come from behind
Play during the Monkstone verses Penarth Cup for Clubs match.
In Sunday’s Cup for Clubs match against Penarth, Monkstone PC started slowly losing the opening six singles games 2 – 4 which, with 2 points per game gave them a deficit of 4 points going into the doubles. Monkstone fared better in this round winning 2 -1 (3 points per game) leaving them with a 1 point deficit at 10 – 11 points with only the two triples left. This meant that Monkstone had to win both the final triples (5 points per game) to secure victory. Penarth, knowing they only needed to win one of the triples fielded one very strong team and one much weaker – thereby being prepared to sacrifice one game to try to secure the one win needed. Monkstone, however, needing to win both fielded 2 teams of comparable strength. Vickie, Tony and Bernard playing the weaker Penarth Mixed Triples team won comfortably upon which all eyes turned to the titanic struggle for the last game. Roger, Peredur and Rose were fairly level pegging for the first half of the game but the thanks to a great over the top shot by Roger they scored 5 on one end and went on to close out the game 13 – 5 giving and overall result of 6 – 5 in games and 20 – 11 in points. Monkstone now go to Caerleon next Sunday needing another win to have any chance of finishing in the top 2 who then play a two leg match – home and away.
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2017 League
The WPA will shortly be requesting information from our club regarding the number of teams we intend to enter in the league. So to get the process under way, we need first to ascertain the number of club members who wish to play in the league this season. Knowing the exact number of league players available will be helpful to our League Committee when it meets.
Please do this even if you played in the league last season and have indicated verbally that you intend to play again.
Newer club members might appreciate some background information about the league before replying:
- Last season the league consisted of three divisions made up of 8, 8 and 7 teams. We fielded 5 league teams across the divisions.
- The season runs from April to early September and matches are played on a Wednesday evening, starting by 7.30 at the latest.
- Each league match involves four players on each side playing doubles. All matches are played on a home and away basis.
- A team member should be prepared to commit to playing for their team on a regular basis during the season, allowing for holidays, etc. Team squad numbers vary but each squad should have a minimum of six players.
- If you think you’re not good enough to play in the league, you’re WRONG! You already play against seasoned league players during practice sessions.
- The league is a great way to develop your game, to experience regular competition played in a good spirit and to meet players from other clubs.
If newer members would like further information about the league before replying, just ask me, Mike, Carol, Bernard, Tony or Jim.
Roger Griffin, Secretary.
2016 Open Doubles – Results
A big thank you to the 15 teams that turned out for the Open Doubles Championship, which was held in perfect conditions, normally reserved for the Mediterranean region.
After a morning of qualification the top 8 teams won through to the main, while the bottom 7 teams played in the B competition.
The final of the Open Doubles was between Len Fields and Jeremy Claire from Pontyclun PC and Jake Caston and Peter Westall from the Wheatsheaf PC and Wenvoe PC, respectively. Len and Jeremy beat the strong pairing of Phil Bradshaw and Ian Bailey in the semi-final. The pairing of Jake and Peter’s experience finally showed and they won this year’s competition.
The B Competition saw Vickie Adshead and Rose Fiera from Monkstone PC and Julie Bailey and Gay Evans from Monkstone Inn PC. After a a close start, again experience showed and Julie and Gay pulled away to win the competition.
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