Lots happening at BATTS and sorry that bulletins have been as rare as England goals in the World Cup.
We've got a whole new lighting scheme being installed in the sports hall week beginning August 9th. This won't affect practice evenings which continue on Mondays, Weds and Fridays from 7pm throughout the summer including this week. We also have a new coaching structure starting in September with lots of sessions on all these days. We've also got 8 new match tables arriving in the next few weeks.
It's all change too in terms of ETTA and BATTS club membership. You need both this season.
With just one more tournament remaining in the 2010 series of Hardbat, I would be grateful if all players could kindly indicate by return email if they are interested in playing.
The date is SATURDAY 28th AUGUST 2010 (Bank Holiday weekend).
Please check your diaries BEFORE making a commitment to play.
The reason I am asking is that due to 8 players having to withdraw from the tournament in the 3 days leading up to Saturdays hardbat, I was unable to find enough reserves to fill the places at such short notice. As a result, some players felt disappointed at not getting their full quota of matches.
The format is as yet undecided, but it would be great if we can finish the season with a FULL 48 player competition (8 x 6 player groups) then knockout for all Bands 1, 2 and 3.
Option (1.) YES, I will play unless I am actually dead.
Option (2.) I would like to play but cannot give 100% commitment just yet.
Option (3.) I CANNOT play on that date, or do not wish to enter.
Please send all responses to Fred Dove
At the start of the season 2010-2011 BATTS will extend its coaching activities considerably. Youth coaching will be available for beginners, more advanced and top players. So we should be able to offer good quality coaching for everyone. Should you (or your child) be interested to start playing table tennis, please contact the BATTS head coach Aad Kwakkelstein or club secretary Neil Brierley. The new schedule will start on Monday 30th August 2010. BATTS is an ETTA ability club, which means it’s also able to accommodate players with disabilities.
ESSEX COUNTY JUNIOR ASSESSMENT TRIALS 2010/11
The Essex County Junior Assessment Trials will be held on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September 2010 at the BATTS Club, commencing at 9.00am each day. The purpose of the event is to provide information upon which the Essex Junior Ranking Lists for the season will be based. These Trials will also enable the County Junior Committee to select the teams to represent the County in County Championship and other matches during the coming season and assess the future potential of other players with a view to invites to County Training sessions. Thus players wishing to be considered for selection should attend these trials.
Please note there are 2 formats depending on the number of entries.
We will decide nearer the time on which format to run with.
48 Player Format. Entry Fee £16
32 Player Format. Entry Fee £20
All players are invited to Pay on the day.
Please see the flyer for further details.
The results for the Hardbat 4 tournament are now available.
The HEATT committee has decided in favour of a more accurate way in which to work out the "World Rankings".
Only the last 3 "Elite" Hardbat Tournaments will be used for the ranking process.
The All Time list published earlier is now superseded by this latest edition.
Please see the "OFFICIAL HARDBAT RANKING LIST" for June 2010.
Player Pools and Seedings for future Tournaments.
Players who do not appear on the latest list will be dummy ranked accordingly, based on any previous hardbat results, or known hardbat playing ability.
Present: Natalie Green, Aad Kwakkelstein, Dennis Stocks, Eric Todd, Martin Verdon, Wendy Esquivel, Paul Collier, Sherlayne Collier, Adrian Cross, Sean Gibson, Ricky Williams, John Holland, Gary Jackson, Terry Dowsett, Sharon Head, Neil Brierley
Apologies for Absence: Nicola and Jimmy Walsh, Anne Webster, Anil Patel
Neil Brierley welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced the committee and head coach and gave a bit of background on the history of BATTS. He pointed out we have 21 years remaining on our lease at a peppercorn rent so our continuity is assured.
Aad took over and explained the positive contribution members can make not only playing but in all aspects of the club. He emphasised the “Academy” in BATTS to show we are serious about our table tennis. He talked about regular coaching in one centre with one coach to make the squad into a motivated group with the goal to improve. Aad would like the squad to form teams in the national leagues under the BATTS banner as soon as practical. They should also play in tournaments wearing the BATTS kit. He talked about a code of conduct that would be expected.
This week's programme is as follows:
Monday 31st May : Table tennis practice from 7pm as usual. Can you let Neil know if you plan to come as he may need to find someone to open up !
Tuesday 1st June : Table tennis for newcomers arranged by Harlow Council. They will be sending 2 groups of children; first group 1.30-3pm; second group 3-4.30pm. We would love to have some adult helpers if you are free for either session. We have obtained 3 new members recently from this initiative. Please let Neil know if you can help.
Wednesday and Friday : Practice from 7pm as usual.
Aad's coaching programme continues throughout the week.
A quick reminder that this Tuesday (18th May) at the centre is the BATTS AGM starting at 7.45. A new membership scheme is on the agenda so please come along and have your say.
Next weekend (22/23 May) Gareth Herbert is running a training camp for juniors and adults at BATTS. It's fairly full but let Neil know if you want more details.
Practice continues every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7pm right through the summer. In addition there is a daytime session at 1.30pm on Wednesdays and a ladies session at 2pm on Tuesdays.
By "very" popular request, we will be holding the next Hardbat tournament on Saturday June 5th. Please see the flyer for further details.
Due to the popularity of these tournaments an early reply by email will be required to guarantee your place in the draw. Alternatively, an email to let Fred know you will not be playing will be helpful.