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20/5/12:WAR and another big win to South Side - Another good Saturday squad with 40 in attendance. Yarrawonga challenge on 8th July- can we find a dozen people wishing to represent us on a Sunday in Yarrawonga /- Also love to take 6 new juniors as Yarrawonga has some beginners just learning the game-LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PLAYING ? 18/5/12:Lieutenant Li- Marches onto court 6 and demands to see the players 2012 Membership cards. As she had Chai's card hidden in her hand as he had dropped it a week earlier, a couple of non believers in her abilty to get it right had a chuckle. from behind the counter of the canteen as she marched up to Thai. But she had the situation under control - He showed her his card then she demanded CHAI to show his card. He sat down on the green barrier + lost his playing spot- Davis barged onto the table and started to play. Chai emptied his whole sports bag mumbling about never having been asked to prove his membership in the past. Finally Helen relented, returned his card to him and Chai realised he was part of a sting ! 17/5/12:CLEANING THE CLUB ! - We are accepting Applications at the club to take on the role as the Club Cleaner CHOICE A - Clean toilets & Canteen CHOICE B - Clean courts and back room - Mop floors- Non- toilet area CHOICE C- Clean All the Hall inclcuding toilets + Courts. (3 hours per week) Interested people must drop into the club -Speak with the club Manager - view the club areas - put in a Tender. APPLICATIONS CLOSE - 20TH MAY 2012 - 1PM.
17/5/12:GUESS THE CHAMPAGNE WILL BE FLOWING - After 3 runners Up -Pistol Pete and Carry me Harry- err Easy Eric Won some Silver ware OH NO! the ladies club ? what went wrong ? -Mum of Hamish -sitting in 'bay 13' but Hina missed and went straight to the back courts ! -End result -the ladies missed the chin wag and heaven forbid- they both sat through a night of watching ping pong. The Bubble has burst -Craig copped a beating from Mustang and Mr 15.
BBQ today for the Keenagers -As they celebrated their 5th birthday at Coburg. PAUL HOWARTH - Is a friend who has helped at many of our camps during the past several years. We were saddened today to hear that his mother passed away after a long fight with cervical cancer- In Pauls own words. 'She fought like a true champion right to the end. ' JIM K -We all have a Jim Kilderry story- If it is funny please let me know via e mail or when you next visit the club - working on a project about Jim. Stretch - Mark C- His tee shirt last night- DEF JAM - Is he a heavy metal rocker ? - Could he be a DEF Leopard fan or is he a PEARL Jam fan ? -he claims it is a university ! Des needs to do a bit more work on his garden near the front steps ! A member thought he was growing Spring Onions QUEENS BIRTHDAY TOURNAMENT - I would like to hold a tournament on Queens birthday Monday- Please let me know what we would have to do to attract a few players. Saturday squad- 28 juniors - WAR - What was the NORTH side doing ? - Down 40 points to zero - They had not won a single point until Keith entered the courts and defeated 3 opponents in a row ! But too little too late- SOUTH SIDE lead 4 wins to 2. During Friday night squad - Peter aged 10. His dad dropped some coin, +'I dropped a dollar'. Peter picked it up, pocketed it and said' It is $2 but don't worry !' -Now thats one way of making a profit . 12/5/12:GOOD OLD FLAPPERS is at it again - Pistol Pete about to embark on another Grand Final attempt- 3 times Runner Up after being top team all season - Goes one better this time -Add - Leading Player to the resume - has stated ' I am not the number one player (in the comp) for nothing !' - OK Pistol back up your words ! give us something like - you will let your mate Eric swim across the lake if you guys lose ! 11/5/12:BIT OF A REACTION TO OUR NEW MEDIA MAN - JIM K. -So in true WAR spirit- Big a picture of Jim - Every time he steps onto court -WAVE the photo -1 bonus point for every picture collected !
One player who is tied up and might miss the day is WIP Mark P. - We havent seen much of Mark lately. 'I have been busy for 3 months -building a gate.' 10/5/12:Partner the Media Magnet - Chris Yap - + Looks what happens ! JIM now on morning radio 3AW -+ suddenly he is ranked in the top 50 in Australia for 50 years ! http://bit.ly/JgBQ9X -this is a great interview- Well done Jim !!! -YES ! JIM IS IN TODAYS HERALD SUN --Head band and bandages -all neatly in place !
Margaret Mulcahy - you rippa ! First off complains about her opposition fillin being a bit good ! 'OK Margaret who won '? I did but he is a good player ! GRAB THE HERALD SUN TODAY !- Thanks to Alan Davidson - He is an incredible asset to this club- Jim Kilderry also take a bow for giving up your itme to help promote our club - The photographer shot Jim today - straight after taking photos of a baby Antelope at werribee zoo- Before that he was shooting at the sheep Dog trials. When Jim was told he was young compared to the 85 year old guy at the trials, all Jim could say was -'GOOD GRIEF'.
9/5/12:Bill and his son Trevor made it to the club tonight. -Bill and his wife have taken out Associate memberships to help the club. Trevor W has been out of action for a few weeks- but is recovering after being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Craig has done a mighty job again -Up on the scaffold to do some more work. Althought he had no takers to climb up with him - Pol did al ot of work to help set up the structure. But it was amazing to see how many players continued playing with the Scaffold on their courts -Some even played while Pol was running around cleaning the courts ! Thanks for you help Pol - the courts have now been cleaned . After pennant tonight- Dave K thought he wold help out and give Dave B the scores so that Dave B can record them on the TTV web site. Dave K did say at one stage- ' Look at this score !- whiich might have been hard for Dave B to read seeing as he was on the telephone. Then again Karen did wave good bye to Kay while she was talking to her on the telephone ! 8/5/12:TONIGHT - 7pm -BILL SIBBSION - 5 times club champion will be presented to the audience ! the 2013 Anzac day challenge for 8 lucky players- the player voted best player in the tournament will receive the BILL SIBBISON MEDAL. Who was the fool who made it harder for us to keep on good terms with the local council ? Rocky Biagio bought his neighbour down for a hit ! - Oscar Yildz the former Mayor of Moreland and current councellor -then Rocky challenged Oscar for a hit- you would think he might go easy ? no way- +in 10 games where Oscar was belted, the most points he scored in one game was 4. Thanks Biagio you might have blown the extension ! the good news is that Oscar has a plan B up his sleeve for Rocky !
5/5/12:SOUTH SIDE win again - WAR was played near the end of another big Saturday squad ! After WAR -the South side Captain popped in ! Seems his car is on automatic pilot on Saturdays. No matter what Suzie says- the car finds its way to Coburg 4/5/12:SATURDAY SQUAD - Coming quickly the time we wont have Karen -5 months pregnant and the stork is bringing a baby boy ! BUT she will be at the club coaching with the squad tomorrow -joining Percy- Train- Keith and 15 + Chris/Dave. 10am start and only $12
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS -Our first associate Member is BILL SIBBISON - a 5 times club champion -who still wants to help the club out in some way
2/5/12:Some great matches in Pennant -Especially our top grade.
G.P.S.'s required - * 1- Deniz- She shot off to find the nearest shop, so that she could snaffle a copy of the local paper. Yes ! Her name was in print + she wanted to read about her return to 'competitive surgery '! One Section 2 player who found the going tough was Bruno. - Yes ! Section 2 players have a greater skill level than a couple of years ago when Bruno used to dominate. Thanks to the player who sent me a voice mail SMS. The message was ' I can't play this week'. it was a recorded female voice + all I had was the mobile number. Searched all the female players numbers I had. Drew a blank - some time later I come across the number - It belonged to Dave C. 29/4/12:SATURDAY SQUAD WAS BIG - 28 juniors - But again the club was buzzing- Miao was presented with a bag with her name on it complete with Cat prints all over it. 12 year old Ryan - can't wait until Saturdays come around. His day starts with 'C'mon the squad starts at 10 o'clock dad.!
WAR - Wasn't Loose Lips- Mr Shut Mouth when his team was over 85 points down ! - But didn't he spring to life once they caught up. And Yes ! South side wins and the series is 2 all. Chris Lim has really blossomed in WAR - He makes nearly as much noise as his old man- But another to make noise today was SOT (SON OF TRAIN) - Dominic is more confident and is no longer the new kid in the team -Guess that makes him a 5 point player next week. HAPPY BIRTHDAY or is it Hoppy Birthday today Taxi Tom and tomorrow our courageous Keenager MAUREEN turns 80 !
KEENAGERS take a bow - 33 Keenagers and friends had a night out ! -Don't think we would get 33 club members together for a meal out ! 28/4/12:Good numbers for Friday nights coaching with Miao -SATURDAY SQUAD should be great !
Look out for the special presentation to Miao Miao at the squad training 26/4/12:Darcie Morton achieved some great results in her first overseas tournaments. Well done to everyone who has coached her -Especially Percy- Duncan -Karen Brian B + Earn We also thank our club members who purchased raffle tickets as the family raised funds to send her overseas. Very pleasing to note that 2 of our members MARK STRETCH CHILCOTT + LAWRENCE LOOSE LIPS LIM were winners of a prize each. A night out for Mark and his good lady and a tour of Parliment House (put in a good word for our club mark) while Lawrence won some goods from Aussie Table Tennis. 25/4/12:Back to normal -Pennant night and not only 7 players missing- 2 players withdrew before pennant started !. Round 1 stars ! -Section 1 -Mark Poplawski - Section 2- Abdul Ghafoor -Section 3- George Dimopoulos Section 4- Russell Bulman -Section 5- Deniza Yener-Korematsu - Section 6 Louise Antonovich- the Bite - Mr Media Magnet- Mr Yap -lives at number 68. So how come a big rubbish bin was left in his front yard with the number 15 written on it ! Welcome to the 'big time' .Sean O'Sullivan makes his debut in Section 2 only to be confronted by a strange opponent wearing tights & 2 pair of Sox, whioh takes forever to get ready. Last minute substitution Adolf marches in ' If I had of known I was playing Abdul, I would not have turned up' he said. Who's the Keenagers that handed in a score sheet marked with their names as winners, yet when we checked the scores they had actually lost. Biggest Loser on the night ? JACKO - Patto wins one more game than him then attacks the canteen at jacks expense. Yet on the previous night -Patto marched into the club telling us all about his new rubber- more speed - more spin Yet 1 hour later he lost to everyone including Jack . But Jack took pity and only had one Power ade at Pattos expence. the same can't be said about Patto who attempted to send Jack broke ! Well done to Be Phu and his helpers- Vietnamese tournament held at St Albans- 60 entries in the under 15 event alone. Congratulations Andrew Browing - 5 Gold Medals at the Australian AWD championships held in the Gold Coast.
24/4/12: Keenagers today and a great speech delivered by Frank ! Sec 1- Is Khiem still invincible ? Sec 2 -Welcome to the big time Brian & Phil -Sec 3 -Back to Back ? Zeeshan + Salman Sec 4- Russell Bulman great to have you at Coburg Sec 5 -Look out guys -here come the girls- Helen + Chrissy- Sec 6- revenge is on the lips of the Wombats.
BIG DAY PLANNED FOR OUR CLUB -Anzac day tribute- LEST WE FORGET. KEENAGERS - Hopefully some one will come forward and deliver an Anzac day speech - Then we will devour the ANZAC biscuits !-
Come night time Round 1 of our Winter Pennant. 22/4/12:NICE ARTICLE IN THE HERALD SUN YESTERDAY, CONCERNING ERIC + PRISCA ROSARIO. the article + photo can be found on our notice boards. Prisca competed in the New Zealand Vets Open and returned home with 5 gold + 2 silver medals
21/4/12:Saturday Squad- 25 juniors + the club was buzzing. Maybe it was Chrissy's returning ? Was it due to Lawrence ? Maybe the return of Donna + Tweedy ? Deniz back in full swing ? The club was alive today- even during the break all courts were still being used -! 31 players in WAR - and Jim wins the final point left handed- NORTH SIDE back on the winners list. 20/4/12:WOULD LOVE TO DO AN ANZAC DAY SHORT SERVICE FOR THE KEENAGERS NEXT TUESDAY ! Anyone know an ex Service person -maybe from the Vietnam War who might be able to pop in and reflect on the 'Wars ' from the past ?
TAXI TOM -has been operated on for bent toes !-Doctors were going to break them in an attempt to straighten them. Good luck Mick + we will see you soon ! 19/4/12:ANZAC DAY OPENING TIMES-- The Table Tennis Centre will be open from 6 pm to 10pm on ANZAC DAY -Wednesday 25th April 18/4/12:GRAND FINALS - Mustang + 15 make it 4 out of past 6 Premierships. - Section 2- Nick B -3 in a row all with different partners ! - Sec 3- Salman + Zeeshan continue to improve Sec 4- Who injected Claude ? -Wins the match at 2 all ! Sect 5- George Dim continues to dominate + wins with Matty H -Sec 6 -Chatterboxes win and it will be a long time before we hear the end of this one ! Well done Helen and Shaun. 28 April - Keenagers are having a night out at the Moonee Valley Taberet. Music and Dancing follows the meal . Let me know if you are interested in joining in our Social night out
17/4/12:A big thanks to Ian from Moreland council- the Maintenance man who gives us terrific service. Some new things have been installed- Parts of the building have been repaired and the club is a better place for all of his work ! 16/4/12:Why was the North Side a big winner this weekend ? -Just happens that one of its former team members won the GOLD LOGIE ! 15/4/12:SATURDAY SQUAD - 20 juniors + 12 seniors- But the day started unusually when Karen said 'I can't talk in the mornings'. Yes ! all her words were mumbo jumbo!
Jim rang in to say that he was giving his North Side team the best possible chance of winning WAR - he would be absent. But that was off set as South Side's Capt Lawrence was also missing. Biagio now has a column in Phil Smith's PBSMicks web site. We have Keiths court- 15's own table -the Train owns court 7 -A plaque for Tom McKay-But what will we have for Des ? -His garden bed near the front entrance. He has planted more 'crops' than the local farmer. Dug up more dirt than the Newspapers editor. He is armed with a shovel should anyone attempt to walk on his plants
So we need a name for Des's Weeds ! - Grand Pa's garden ? Pop's Patch ? Des's Dahlias ? I am sure there is some creative minds out there ! SATURDAY TRAINING - By popular demand- Brian Berry returns. The train will be steaming in . Fabulous 15- Keith of course -Karen the kid carrier will be coaching -+ returning from overseas duties in Percy Lu - A Smorgasbord of coaches - 10am the fun starts- All welcome + only $12.oo for great coaching
Computer problem sort of solved ! back in action but in the absence of having no computer - Mr Slingo has become Mr Sling Off -And I have copped a battering. Not to worry - I am now armed and loaded and ready to fire back -the only thing to stop all the abuse is the fact that Martin is left handed and a Bomber supporter !
The draw is now up on the board at the club -Round 1 starts Tuesday week - Please check as there is a bye in every section.
13/4/12:DAMN NEW COMPUTER- STILL MAKES SAME SPELLING MISTAKES ! -Obviously driven by a good operator out of luck 12/4/12:Grand Finals next Tuesday- Come down and support the players -Some great matches in store
Sec 1- Duncan + Michael vs Be Phu and Danny- Section 2-Rory + Nick vs Abdul + Kenan - Sec 4- Kal + Chai vs Brian + Claude Sec 6- Helen + Shaun vs Allan and Gary -Congratulations to Sec 3 Premiers -Salman + Zeeshan and Sec 5 -George and Mathew Holmes 10/4/12:EASTER TOURNAMENT -22 players & the winners were Craig & Phil Ni. -Runners Up- Chris Lim & Pol. Craig-Mark P + Brandon won the Triples match and the Supermatch was won by Julien.
A bit of computer trouble on the home front- Out of action at the moment so sorry if you got 4 e mails from the local newspaper dated 12 months ago or a reminder of a meeting last year. 9/4/12:ALLAN DAVO - Who has done a power of work for our clubs development, is after a Book Case made for his Strathmore home. Any handyman out there after some work , pop into the club and we will take it from there. WINTER PENNANT - starting on the 24 April - 2 vacancies have been created in Section 5- Contact me at the club today after 1pm if you want to take this spot.
SATURDAY SQUAD - with Brian-Craig-15 + Keith -Would not expect too many people during Easter. But then again at 5pm on Good Friday every table was being used. At the Saturday training - 20 juniors in attendance and 16 seniors made it a very good session MR 15 - took down the names of his team in WAR- 15 names yet ! we could only count 14 players. Dunc antually wrote down his own name twice. 8/4/12:KEEN -Agers they certainly are -Arrive before 9am and still 4 cars parked with Keenagers ready to play - A good morning and well done Cathy making sure we all had Hot X Buns -Although not sure about your logic trying to find a Supermarket open on Good Friday .
Then the evening session- Section 5 -Finals Battle - Sully & David win their Semi final 3 /1 while Mathew & George too good defeating Hamish + Bill 3-zip CRAIG you fool! -We required an extra coach for todays Squad- Brian Berry + 15- We have Keith but we still wanted an extra coach. Michael Mustang or Craig ? -Just who will get out of bed early to help ? the big decider -come down to Scissors -Rock-Paper. Craig in the past had even lost this kind of battle to Prisca + Jim K. And sure enough Michael too good and gets to sleep in ! Craig will join the coaching panel !
7/4/12:HAPPY EASTER- but guess what ? We are open KEENAGERS - Good Friday - 9 to noon - then open again at 5pm to 8-30pm TOURNAMENT- EASTER MONDAY 12 NOON TO 6- $10 ENTRY P.P. HOLIDAY CAMP -oustanding success- Today Queen Karen was joined by Bob & David Brand- A large group for the final day. We thank all the coaches that helped during the week- David Brand -Karen-Bob -Brian B -Percy-Cameron & out 2 Junk Yard dog warriors- Paul Howarth and Gerard for playing match after match with our students. THE SECRET IS OUT ! Monday and 2 cars are in the car park early -Not happy that the coaches have not arrived. Seems the school teacher i am not allowed to name from a country town, made the long drive but was in trouble with daylight savings time- Her moblie changed automatically but the wrist watch ? that required assistance. At least Careys mum had a good conversaton with another parent who had the same problem FAMILY VISIT - A very happy and proud Liao Xiao Hua marched into the club with 'the entourage. - His father Liao Zhao Qin-who is much quieter than his son - Sister Betty- Better looking than her brother - Nephew Steven -Speaks better English than his uncle - + Mary- who has been friends with Liao for 30 years. She is a former professional coach in China and a former College champion - She is also a better player than Liao - But that did not stop Dunc 15 from jumping onto their court and having this pen holder champ playing the reverse Back Hand in 10 minutes. The moment was not lost on 'the Train' - He pointed out it has taken him 3 years to get this shot right 5/4/12:Karen - In her words -was -Playing around with the Plums !. - Kaz my dear it is called a Pram. NEED FOR SPEED ? -A ball rolled out of the side room and headed down the ramp, with Louise in hot pursuit. She just could not put a handle on the little sucker + it beat her to the bottom of the ramp.
A chip off the old block !-Clinton Stuart pays 500 smackers for a gym membership. 2nd session he dislocates his shoulder.
Final day of the training camp today ! last chance to be coached by Karen at a camp for a while. 4/4/12:FINALS TIME - Will name the Semi Finalists in the PENNANT section of this web site shortly- Winter comp starts 24 April
HOLIDAY CAMP - 20 players learning their craft under the guidance of Karen Li -Brian Berry & Percy Lu -12-30pm today and tomorrow -$20 a day -Hope to see you at the club -Dillon CHambers re joins the group for today and tomorrows training GOOD FRIDAY Opening hours -Social play 9am to Noon -(members welcome - but it is Doubles only !) then club open from 5 PM TO 8PM GOOD TO SEE OUR PLAYERS OUT TO IMPROVE THEIR FITNESS- But one lady took it a step further- Good ole BattleAxe has 2 fitness bikes-- Does she jump from one to another ? -Is she scared of wearing one out ? NO! Bike number 1 takes too much effort - so why not buy a 2nd bike which does not leave you puffing ! A bit like going up stairs- in an elevator. Patto - his fitness regime is also working ! we have noticed a lot of weight missing since Jack started beating him ! The loser pays works for John -bread & water compared to his winning run when it was chips-5 drinks and the chocolates - Now we note that Patto's eyes must be failing - the oppositions high toss serve -can no longer be seen, obviously, as he wandered onto court with the reading glassed perched high on his head !
2 matches of note last night - Jim K take a bow ! I did not believe Alois when he said 'you were gone ' in 1984. Or Dave B when he felt that anyone in your team under 60 can be called a junior. -jims match against Craig was a beauty with Craig winning 11/9 in the 5th - Yet I saw an even better match in Section 3- Sean O'S-P - a jnr who plays like a vet Vs Mike Dancing Man - one lobs- the other attacks - then we swap - you attack and I lob ! - A win to Sean 12/10 in the 5th. 3/4/12:The 2nd day of our 5 day camp - 20 students ejoying Karens Charisma -Percy's Perfection and Brians Big Booming voice !
Who else but D. T. (not Duncan) would say this to Karen - 'Are you sure you are pregnant ?' yes ! I am 16 weeks into my pregnancy. 'Well it does not look like you are pregnant. Are you sure it ain't an Ulcer ? Des ! Plants the Agapanthas out the front of the entrance and says' nothing can kill these things. ! -Well, the council have helped make sre they stay ! Some spilt concrete on Murray rd. They clean it up and throw it all over Des flowers -then it rains tonight !- The flowers aint going no where Des ! they now have been concreted in ! Jim rolls up to the club dressed in his JIMS CHOPPING tee shirt. Hey Jim- Alois David and I have been working on a new team name for your team - A new Jim's Franchoise. Jim did not hang around to hear the name -he simply mumbled -anything to do with Alois and David spells trouble There goes my carrer as a weather forecaster. I asked Brian B to fill in for Pennant -the reply - Only if it rains as I normally play Tennis on a Tuesday night. well you won't be playing B Brian as it ain't gonna rain - 5 mintues later ! you guessed it - Wet weather outside. 2/4/12:the HOLIDAY CAMP started with a BANG! -Just who would venture to our first Sunday night session ? -16 students ! a great turn out indeed. Mondays camp - and joining Karen Li and Percy is Brian Berry-- 12-30pm to 4pm + only $20 --We also thank Cameron + Paul Howarth for their help With our coaching programs being outstanding successes the question is often asked ' who is our most improved student /player at the club ? - Liao comes to mind this year in our top grade in pennant- he has had some great wins - then we think about Abdul- Sean O'S-George Dim-Matty H - Helen Li -Dave R or Hamish ? Maybe our Saturday squad players- Brandon -Khizar- Mathew-Motaz- + Jordan. Simon or Sarah J ? - maybe Daniel B- Andre- Ted or Leslie ? All doing very well but the guy who takes my vote is an AWD player- He used to come to the club every Saturday afternoon in the hope he would get a hit ! Dad would read the paper but silently praying that some one would go out of their way to give his kid a hit. Well, take a bow Kevin Chan- you show us what one can achieve by perserveering + working hard. At the AWD Biagio stopped training- Why ? so that he could watch himself on TV. then say out aloud' some one has to pump up my tyres ! -even if it is myself'. But what about 'the coach' ! -Not so long ago his 80 + year old dad had to load up Als car with a huge rock !. Well today dad was given a reprieve- His neice Sarah loaded up his car with heavy things while he watched. Then he got the call he was waiting for. His dear wife Cheryl called to say ' nearly finished concreting the 9 posts. Yes ! it is time now to go home says Alois. Good to have Greg Bristowe from the Croydon club pop into for a visit ! Things were a bit hectic tough, with the Nepal Association of Victoria holding their annual tournament. Another to pop in was a lady 'who wanted to have a swim'. Sorry madam this is not the swimming pool !. Oh she said as she looked around 'Do you also play Tennis here ? she asked !.. Abdul spent 4 hours at the club on Saturday- another 3 hours on Sunday -yet waited until closing tiome to point out the mistakes on the white board ! You would think that being a school teacher would mean that he would get out the markers and fix things up ! 1/3/12:HOLIDAY TRAINING STARTS TONIGHT (Sunday) 6-oopm to 9-30 with Karen & Duncan helping me !Then MONDAY TO THURSDAY - 12-30PM TO 4PM + only $20 per session. -Friday night coaching has a 2 week break but Saturdays continue as normal - & EASTER MONDAY TOURNAMENT - $10 entry from 12noon to 6pm WAR is WON ! South Side conquer the final -North side brave ! then Jim k walks out + all goes pear shape ! Jim vs Darcie - the Pocket Rocket - Jim says' Oh No ! my memesis - Don't know what he was worried about -he was in control of the rally until Darcie hit the edge of the table !
So the 6 names to go onto the WAR SHIELD - For the first time in WARs history- Not one of the '10 point' players make the 6 player list who attended the most matches.
But 'Hogan' did provide us with a beauty ' I now know what a Side guard is !' she told Craig and I - That's good Cathy as we have no idea of what you are talking about but I guess you mean Edge Tape for the bat ! Then there was Mayhem in the Car park -People scattering every where + 2 nervous paents saying their prayers ! All because Salman was driving the family home ! The new L plates were even shaking ! Can't wait for the day it is Daniel driving Scott home !
30/3/12:HATS OFF TO THE GIRLS - Will play Luxembourg to decide places 25+ 26 in World Team champs - A great effort from the ladies TRAINING SESSIONS = today at 10am - with Karen Percy- Duncan + Sarah is popping in to help SUNDAY Camp starts at 6pm with Karen and Percy -Then on Monday at 12-30pm Brian Berry also joins our squad ! WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY DURING EASTER - check times at club !! Asked Percy was he at the club last Sunday ? Keith chimed in and sais' yes ! he was here !' Thats OK Keith but how do you know as I have not seen you here on a Sunday for 5 years ! - Bit of an interesting week for Keith -Did not lose his bat- Just could not find it - Loves his new hat- But wanted the Possum droppings removed from court 3- Just when I thought the blighter had returned I checked out the court- Some how I dont think the 2 rubber stoppers off the umpys chair were delivered by the possum !
29/3/12:MIAO IS PURRING ! In the Mens, Robert Frank is having his best International series and William Henzell is leading the team winning nearly every match he plays in. The Aussies finished 3rd in their group and are now in the Play Offs for positions 25 to 36. A great effort after coming in ranked 45. 28/3/12:The A frame with the news pape clippings has been cleaned up - & the 2012 articles are being placed there. So the first article is up reminding us that 'Patto' is a super star ! One thinks that Jacko might have this article already framed in his home office ! Dillon must have impressed the Mustang, as 15s fill in . 'Dillon can replace Duncan' was his words although he still does want the great one involved. Duncan can pay for Dillon's flight to Melbourne each week to play.
Dave Kumar- knew the face - Just could not put a name to it ! the guy in question was Clinton. Never met a Clint in my life ! -'OK Dave ! Ask me his surname + I will tell you it is Stuart ! ' Now that is a chip of the old block ' says dave who not only played about Boyd Stuart many times he even played a season with him.
27/3/12:SCHOOL HOLIDAY TRAINING CAMP - Sunday 1st April -6pm to 9-30pm -then Monday to Thursday 12-30pm to 4pm -$20 per day EASTER SUNDAY - Open 1pm to 6 pm - EASTER MONDAY - Tournament during day - contact club for more information - Open to everyone 6-30pm to 10pm A G M - John Alder -Congratulations - Club president - for his 3rd term -BUT WE STILL HAVE NO SECRETARY - Belinda has agreed to do the job in the interim but surely there is a member out there who will help keeping this club running ! EASTER MONDAY - Tournament - Tell me what format you want ? Starting time that suits ! But i hope to run an event - OPEN TO EVERYONE ! 26/3/12:ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TONIGHT AT THE CLUB - 7-3Opm - Everyone is invited to attend -Love to have some one throw up their hand and offer to either join the committee or better still we are after a Secretary ! WORD CUP IN GERMANY - Commenced last night- In the Mens Australia is Seeded number 45 out of 72 countries and the Ladies are 29 Round 1 for the Men is against Egypt with Trent playing in the number 2 position. No word on the results and no further infomration on the ladies team at this stage 25/3/12:- L PLATES required for Percy - He was in all sorts of trouble- trying to manouevere Sue from the AWD in her wheel chair, from the clubs entrance to outside and down the ramp to her car. Poor Trevor - Rocked up to the club and was worried about Taxi Tom ! Why ? because Taxi was actually nice to him for once
SATURDAY SQUAD- included 18 juniors- KAREN was coaching as was Earn -Percy + Keith - Craig joined in to help and as for Chris ? he was presented with a tee shirt as a thanks for his assistance to this group.
SQUAD- gotta love the improvement shown by the 2 Mathews. - And Mathew A's mates Jordan and Motaz are also going well. One person to have fun was 'the Boss Lady' Not that she needs a microphone, but once she sat down and screamed 'players ready and change' during the end of the sessions Doubles Matches, she exclaimed ' THIS MUCH FUN ! having the microphone ! ERIC Happy 10th Birthday, but he nearly didn't make it through this special day. Happy brithday Eric was the cry from all at the club- Craig hoisted him up into the air with the aim of plonking him onto his shoulders ! BANG ! as Erics head nearly went through the roof !- Dave/Chris was quick to depart -he said 'I have a birthday coming up soon and I don't want that kind of treatment. 23/3/12:BIG GROUP TRAINING ON FRIDAY NIGHT - Saturdays squad will also have good numbers- Karen is coaching as is Earn-Percy -Keith & Chris who is in for a gift ! as a memento of his work to our club ! 22/3/12:W I N T E R - Pennant - Only 2 places left -FIRST IN BEST DRESSED ! sms Name to 0410472006 _NOW if you would like to play !
Latest Victorian rankings are out- 9 of our 14 players in next Seasons Section 1 comp are in the Top 50. Congratulations Michael Huang -Number 14 - your best ever ranking. Be Phu back to 12 -Khiem 20 & Craig 21 are the best of the rest. Check out Keiths cap on Saturday ! and there just might be something on the way for Chris ! -Also this Saturday a special guest joining training all the way from Canberra
Looks like the BBQ will be getting a work out - 2 weeks on a Saturday afternoon A club bbq organised by Pol & Helen
PHIL SMITHS PBSmicks web site- David Brand updates our pennant results every week- he also places a review of the matches from section 1 on Phils site- Everyone is welcome to contribute to this site especially regarding our club - Just click onto -
TRAINING CAMP -1ST TO THE 5TH OF APRIL - Confirmed coaches include Karen Li, Percy Lu & Brian Berry-We are now taking bookings at the club. Mr Helicopter Chilcott says' call me Paul Pinkewich as I chopped Margaret !- Great ! Obviously all the hitting practice at the Saturday squad has been working well ! Jim thought he would stay 5 mintues to watch Adolfs first set- he stayed 5 minutes but saw the whole match. 20/3/12:NEXT MONDAY NIGHT -Have your say - Help your club ? -The 2012 Annual General Meeting will be held -starting at 7-30pm Yay Jacko ! Finally smacked Patto's bum with a convincing win ! -Even announced it would happen - Wonder if Patto playing for 4 hours before the big match had anything to do with the result ? - Then Jacko rubs salt into the wound by declaring' George gave me a better contest than Patto !'
18/3/12:GET WELL BEVERLEY - A Keenager and former Pennant player who has discovered that' dirt roads. big motor bikes and sudden stops all add up to trouble- A broken leg and an injured hand are only some of the injuries + the new Bike needs more Band Aids than Norman Gunston in his prime- Hope to see her back at the club soon.
But what about the absentees ?- No Ms Jones but North side win WAR -so series now tied at 9 all- And no LL for next 3 rounds ! A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK ! - Thanh plays WAR today - and as always, LLL (limping loose lips) has trouble with the name -Enter Chris ! 'His name is Thanh as in Thanh-Land' 17/3/12:SATURDAY SQUAD- Coaches today - the Cat- Chris- Little Barrell-15- Train - No Mercy & Pops !~ Now that is a line up. 16/3/12:16/2/12:Nimmo and Lory at the club last night- Tonight in for a hit - Jeff Nix a former club A grade player. A first for BOB WATTERS - closing time and he was still at the club -so it was his turn to be evicted. -
WERRIBEE TED -the success story of the Saturday squad- is back after a trip to Chang Mai in Northern Thailand. His trip included- a ride on a Quad bike (4 wheels - too slow ) - Rode a cart pulled by 2 Oxen- rode a Motor bike - Went rafting on a Bamboo raft -Rode an Elephant - Cuddled a Tiger (ask Ted to see the photos- the Tiger is bigger than the Yellow Peril ) and its mouth is bigger than Ted. & for something different he went on 'the Eagle Ride (which was banned for a few years as it was deemed too dangerous) First off the climb - Up a rope ladder- a bit like a big Hammock - until you are 70 metres up in the air. It is high says our Adventurer - then you slap the big steel hook over the wire - Yell Geronimo ! and off you go on a fast 250 metre down wards ride at high speeds over a canyon.
14/3/12:THANKS PLAYERS/MEMBERS- I sent out a memo to our top players /some members- the response was the best I have had in my 5 years at the club -It is with regards to trying to fit everyone into pennant. Some wonderful answers but I don't know about the 'Have Duncan run around naked -Bitch slapping people until there is only the required number of players left. -
PISTOL PETE ! could not attend Saturday training as he had to prepare for the big night -even though his record suggests popgun Pete come finals time - he was taking his good lady out -at Erics expense of course to the 'footy'. deal was Pistol was the designated driver ! Simple ! Hire a Taxi - get 1/2 way to ground - No tickets so about turn and end up with a hefty Taxi fare. Then at the ground his lovely wife was a bif sad -No Hawthorn jumper - Pistol had given it away ! So our man SHOOTS through ! back 20minutes later -Armed with a new jumper ! (hope it had our Coburg logo on it) Brownie points here for sure ! then he sees some models from the Spring fashion show so we wanders over introduces himself probably as Coburgs George Clooney and gets Easy Going Eric to take the photos of Pistol and the girls.
Pennant ! What happended to the Section 2 players ? Bung Knee - Sore Shoulder- Injured arm - Overseas trips -In all 7 Section 2 players missing - Seems our star fill ins are loving in - the Bite was offered to ask his dad to play ' too old' (he is younger than the Battle Axe thank you ! - ) so Mr Bite alias Chris Yap - marched onto the court for the umpteenth time playing Pen hold. -closely followed by Craig with the Long Pimples. Sean O'S who a couple of weeks ago hand no problems with Margaret who is causing havoc in Sec 3. But last night it was his team up against 'the Helicopter'. How do you play that guy ? Well he does claim that the Train has taught him a few nasty tricks at Saturday training sessions. Shaun continued -Every time I looped -the tall guy just smiled before slapping it back past me. Yeh ! mate he once had Trent say 'I never want to play him again' then Taxi grizzled- 'Just when I had him - the helicopter got an edge on match point.' - The suprise was Mick was nearly gracious in defeat.
13/3/12:SOME SPECIAL DATES -to watch out for - TUESDAY 20th (and not before) -Winter pennant entries will be released - WILL ONLY LAST 2 DAYS !
Sunday 8th July- 20 places for players wishing to join us in Yarrawonga for the Annual challenge !
COMINIG EVENTS - COBURG CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - Open to Member + 2012 Pennant/Super League players -Will Percy make it 3 in a row ?
10/3/12:P O S S U M Patrol - the A team arrives ! WAR - big win to the NORTH SIDE who now trail 9 to 8. No Lawrence and the South side was rudderless. ! Big match next Saturday ! Mum to be Karen, picked up 15 month old Emma - But not for long ! You guessed it -Emma bawled the monent Karen touched her ! Don't worry kid - Karen has had plenty of opponents bawling everytime they venture onto a court with her. PING PONG POWER -thanks to Moreland council -Juniors only have to attend 3 training sessions and they will be given a free bat + cover- Already 8 new players are very happy with their new bats. Karen walks into the club today & the first thing she does is attack a meat pie ! She is discovering she is always hungry. Won't take long for 'the baby bump' to show at this rate. -BUT SHE WILL BE COACHING THIS SATURDAY - And for term 2 she will accept 4 private students a week ! 9/3/12:MOOMBA MONDAY - normally the Moomba madness tournament - Been a bit busy and have not organised anything so the club will open its doors to anyone for a hit at 6pm and stay open until 10pm as long as there is a few peple using the facilities. MIAO MAGIC --a successful final day and our golden girl is off to the London Olympics- Well done Miao and your training partner - the 'Chew train'.
LOOK OUT PAT THE POSSUM - the big guns are now after you - Craig is the latest 'hired help' as the battle mounts in an attempt to remove Pat from our club ! Zachary (15) Yap -has finally made it home - So Chris will now find out the meaning of 'sleepless nights ' Grand Pa (PK) and Grand Ma (Chong) the happy Grand parents are over from Malaysia. So one of the first things Chris does while his folks are in Melbourne ? Bring him to Coburg ttc for a hit of course ! PISTOL PETE no longer sweet ! Is the cry. The gentleman- Eric J - has had plenty of offers to relieve him off his tickets for Saturday nights football match at Etihad. WELL DONE ERIC offering our members / readers these great tickets & a car pass to boot ! - MIDNIGHT- Pistol is in urgent need of Brownie points ! His lovely wife is a passionate Hawthorn supporter so 'bucket mouth' spits out 'Dear I am going to take you to Etihad to watch your beloved Hawks ! Medallion club of course' then he rang 'Everyone Loves Eric & says that he will take the tickets ! WRONG ! Eric had already handed them out ! Now Pistol is in a jam & tells Eric either you get me the tickets or I will not play pennant with you ! Personally I think Pistol should dig in to his 'hard earned' and buy the good lady - Chocolates- Flowers -Champange - A room for the night in the Casino and watch the event on telly !
8/3/12:PING PONG POWER is off and running - Thanks to Moreland Council for their support & Belinda Grant (club secretary) for her work Dont no one complain about the lights ! Trevor H was playing in his sun glasses ! SLOBODAN SLAMOWICZ rang to order some Nittaku Balls - No big deal ? - well his mates loved the hardness of them ? - OK - but they are his mates in Serbia & this where Slobodan is playing. Pretty keen and now he is on the come back trail . Dont get too many orders over the phone from overseas ! More news on the Possum vs Akrams mob. Armed with mops and brooms our team was ready to pounce. But Des Jones shot through for 20 minutes and come back armed with 1/2 a gum tree. Branches and leaves thrown every where over the floor. According to Sergeant Akram, he thought this was Gorilla Warfare . Was Des trying to use the leaves as camoflage ? or was he going to throw all this stuff on the Possum and suffocate him ? Akram was conccerned that the club might be ovetaken by a wild herd of Koalas ! - As for the possum ? he thought our guys had gone mad, so he curled up in his hide a way and had a snooze.
7/3/12:Last nights Pennant - Some great matches- with some great moments ! Martin ( a former player ready to make a come back) - watched with intersest some amazing matches (more on the matches later) - he saw Patto vs Jim + was surprised how easy it was for Patto to win points- When Patto trudged off the court Martin said I love the way you play Jim !' Thanks says Patto - I lost 3 zip ! Zafar wanted to prove he had paid his pennant fees- 'Here is the receipt' he said - It was dated June 2009. The Section 1 matches were special last night- More of a review is in our pennant Section of this Web site- But one moment worth mentioning was when 15 thought he would practice for the Olympics -The Triple Jump-Duncan style - 2 hops- a shimmy- a side step -a lunge sidewards - then jump up at full stretch and belt a percect back hand winner across court. Mr. Modesty walks off court claiming he does this type of thing all the time ! You know it is getting near the business end of the season when it is pointed out that ' I have won 2 matches not 1 ! & and I won ! -my first win for the season ! + now I am finding form - should be right for the last 3 weeks (after beating a fill in player)
PAT the POSSUM - Took on Akram -Bill Mac - Des J and yours truly - And won clearly ! -but its days of visiting us inside the centre are nearly over- BIAGIO PITRUZZELLO - Leader Newspaper -Sports Star 2011 - Northern Region - Well done ROCKY - now get back to training !
Our good friend Eric J - HAS FOR THE FIRST TO CONTACT HIM - 2 Medallion class seats ETIHAD this SATURDAY NIGHT -5-40pm start Congratulations BOB TUCKETt - on his Wedding last Saturday & A huge THANKS to everyone arrived this morning via E mail from LEIGH PASCOE 6/3/12:KAREN popped in to say hi ! - Unavailable to play the Olympics or the 2012 Super League -BUT SHE IS COACHING THIS SATURDAY AT OUR SQUAD. 5/3/12:THE SECRET IS OUT - KAREN LI is back in a big way ! Yes -She went to New Zealand for Olympic trials - but she did not play - Her sister come out of retirement and is New Zealands sole representative at the Oceania champs starting today ! -But KAREN ? she is back in Melbourne - She visited a doctor in New Zealand and the reason she was not well ? -THE LADY IS EXPECTING A BABY IN SEPTEMBER- And keeping with the Coburg theme SHE IS DUE ON THE 15th ! Congratulations KAREN + SOLOMON-- maybe a little Daniel or Dave ? Keith or Collin or maybe another 15 ! 4/3/12:GOOD LUCK MIAO - Oceania Olympic trials start on Monday !-Still not sure if Karen is playing in them as well . Latest injury LAWRENCE with a bruised ego ! Imagine being belted around by Chrissy -twice in one day ! & not having an answer .. So lets explain - SATURDAY SQUAD -huge -over 50 people in the hall - 26 juniors- we had 12 female players which is a great number. A new player Pranav was immediately assigned to Lawrence's South side for WAR. the offer ? - 5 bonus points for pronouncing hs name correctly - 5 points to the opposition if he is wrong ! All sounds simple -Enter Ms Jones and she informs LL that the name of the player is Punjab. So all morning Lawrence practices the word Punjab. -Even when Chrissy was departing prior to WAR she reminded lawrence of Punjab. And of course Lawrence did not do any home work and did not ask a single person 'what is the new players name ?' So wasn't he dumb founded when he screamed out Punjab when asked his new players name. Took a long time to sink he that he had been stooged ! All he could do was scream out Bitch ! - Later in the afternoon he turned on the mobile and was going to SMS Ms Jones- picks up the phone and there is a message about Punjab from 'the Bitch' - OMG she got him again -+ twice in one day he was left gob smacked ! -I am sure there will be more to this story as we cant imagine LL letting 'sleeping dogs lie !' Ms J better keep her wits about her ! WAR also had a sing off - the 2 stars fron the Leigh Pascoe night sang while Jim & Percy had a chopping rally ! which was eventually won by Percy. Lawrence accepted a chance to win bonus points by playing shake hand -More points to the opposition as he failed to return the serve ! but still SOUTH side won and now lead 9/7 How about the new name of Colonel Hogan ! Our lady in question spends more time sneaking off court than on it - 10 cups of tea during training -and like the good Colonel she returns to 'the pens' when ever she feels like it. As for her training ? Dave T nailed it ! the girl needs a Cattle Prod to move her around a bit ! Who receives an update on his computer - every time his name is mentioned on this web site ? -well the family might be in for some noise- every name mentioned might have Daniel in it from now on ! - William also gets up dates -every time something goes on this page his Phone sings to him ! 3/3/12:Talk about friendship ? -Percy is now hobbling around like his good mate Mr 15- Seems he also has done a fetlock ! What a group we have ! - Deniz & Dave -Shoulder ops --Chester - Percy, 15 & Kay all have a sore foot- Miao - arm - Train -run out of steam at training sessions - Tony Mac injured back and leg - Collin -sore back -John A - injured car that wont start-& Craig has lost his razor !
John O'B promoting our sport again - this time trying to organise Rehabilitation centres to have Table Tennis Tables for their customers to practice on. 1/3/12:Talk about Catching the Olympic Train !- Miao Miao is travelling fast ! In her attempt to Qualify for London, a TRAIN was seen heading her way to help with her training -this TRAIN obviously is the express model- only stops at BROADMEADOWS -or Coburg . Good luck Miao with hitting partner -the former Malaysian Mauler WHAT A HE MAN ! - 3 spots of rain and Tyson is in the car park trying to protect the new No. 3 hari cut from a little bit of water. And what was he using to protect his 'wig'. ? His Table Tennis Bat cover. Mr Dedication ! Taxi Tom - agrees to take the PPP training on Sunday in Alois's absence. As long as the weather is lousy - otherwise the Taxi wll be heading to the coast. Eric J - is very excited that his son will be performing in the coming Comedy festival. But last night Eric comes home from work, puts the feet up and turns on the TV. Too much noise is the verdict as the son is preparing for his gig. So Dad is told to get out and go to the club early ! And what will dad be doing during the festival ? attending every session obviously just in case numbers are down ! - At least he should know the 'punch lines' after 3 weeks of the same show. Dad #2. -Scott-(dad of Daniel B) walked onto court with Yoong. Once Yoong pulled out a box of new balls, scott retired, without laying a blow ! He was damaged without even hitting a ball. Scott could put up with opponents big Sports bag - the fancy Bat- he did not mind his opponent changing his shirt before they had a hit, but once the new balls got produced it seems that maybe this hit was going to be a little bit too serious for Scott.
28/2/12:Mark 'Stretch'. -Has been training hard on Saturdays with our squad. Now he has done the unthinkable and purchased new rubbers for his bat. He feels he is going back wards and was even concerned that he is getting too old for the sport. 'You think that you have had it until you look at Jim' was Marks comments. 25/2/12:WASN'T IT HOT TODAY ! - Yet we still had 31 students at todays training squad. Yes ! this sport is thriving -WAR won by South side -But the point of the day was won by Miao Miao -Left hand - Pen hold back hand block for a clean winner ! Not much to do on a Saturday afternoon for the manager- CAR PARKING PROBLEMS - Outside helping Sue Choi get her car out of a parking spot- Help Than park his car -Noise control ? few noisy players in the centre- WILD LIFE management -Pat the Possum re visited and parked outside the entrance to the main toilets - Cob webs- Balls stuck in roof - Make up a couple of bats- sell a lot of drinks -& even a bit of office work ! CELEBRITIES -Come to Melbourne and hit Chapel Street. Not quite so for Leigh and Sophie Pascoe - Our spy caught them waltzing down High street in Northcote.
24/2/12:THE FINAL WORD ON THE LEIGH PASCOE NIGHT - How about Mr 15. the Super coach was taking phone calls - asking for his advice !- regarding I T projects. What's he going to coach next ? 23/2/12:Phil Smith -AKA pbsmick has a great web site -http://pbsmick.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=82&p=260#p260 I hope that Coburg members keep up to date with Phils work - he is currently working on the 2011 Super League to be shown on channel 31 in the near future. Trent has been selected to represent Australia in the World teams cup in Germany next month. Immediate challenge is to get time off work again ! Good luck David Brand- Shoulder Operation today - Maybe he will have to join forces with Deniz who recently also had a shoulder op -Both playing left handed would make an interesting team
22/2/12:ALAN DAVIDSON did a great job with the photos from our Leigh Pascoe tribute night -Check out the following site on Face book KATHY & CHRIS YAP - proud parents of Zachary Yap -Born on 'the day ! ' 15th -feb- 2-15- DUNCAN DAY - Uncle Dunc will be sure to buy Zachary presents every birthday. -CONGRATULATIONS from everyone at Coburg ttc. David Kumar- we never acknowledged your achievement. An Australia day medal for your work excellence - Congratulations - How about showing us your medal !
Better come back to Earth After such a great Monday night with the tribute to Leigh Pascoe. Tuesday night is pennant night. Score sheets filled out incorrectly - Players forget to turn up to play. And as for Elio - he gets to the car and wonders what is this thing in his hand ? 'the score board and the score sheet'. Patto leaves with out his bat. 'having a Peter Peart moment' was his excuse, but Abdul up stages everyone. 20/2/12:Has there been a better night at Coburg? 100 spectators and some great entertainment. Leigh must have enjoyed it as he left after the event -Picked up dad Steve from the hospital where he had been visiting Joy. Took Steve home then returned to the club to see who was still there ! Collin was great on the mike- Bob Tuckett was fantastic - the matches were good, But a special mention to Craig on his pack up everythign effort. We were also pleased that Miao Miao popped in to say hi . Liao was in white hot form. +Margaret the 'Battle Axe' - could not keep out of the lime light .
IS THE DREAM OVER ? -A poor last day at the Olympic qualifying event means Trent has blown another Olympics attempt .
18/2/12:MONDAY NIGHT -the Leigh Pascoe tribute -I hope the members and public give this man the function he deserves. We have the facilities -the players- the entertainment- Now we need the audience.
Looking forward is a little confusing- some say Robbie & William are now automatic selections for the Olympics ? -the Oceania leg will be held in Sydney in under a month -but it is being held from a Monday to a Thursday-which seems a little odd. More annual leave needed for all players and officals and small crowds are guaranteed.
OK a quick update from Sydney- 1 day to go -WILLIAM & ROBBIE are though to the Oceania qualifying event -As is Jian & Vivienne Tan. For Coburg -we are still alive -Miao only lost 2 matches& although playing no where as well as we have come to expect -She is in a great position to grab one of the 2 remaining spots. For Trent it is a little tougher. His position is not too shabby as he won his 3 matches today after a poor Friday. -But 2 of the wins won't count as they were against Wade Townsend and Kiet Tran who are both now out of the event. In the ladies event- Melissa Tapper & Claire Campbell-Innes (who defeated Jian in the final round) were eliminated. Vivienne Tan who is reportedly 12 kg lighter than when we last saw her play powered her way through the field. Peri Campbell_innes back on the comeback trail is probably Miaos biggest test tomorrow.
The big news here is that Karen Li might be injured and will not play in the New Zealand event. But this is here say only I must point out.
17/2/12:LOVED THE SUPPORT WE ARE GETTING FORM EVERYONE REGARDING TRENT- Including Herry from Malaysia -he still remembers his special night & had his glow in the dark sign proudly on the wall until the house leaked and destroyed the sign !
THEN HOME IN TIME FOR THE LEIGH PASCOE NIGHT - And Trent will also make an appearance to have a hit with Bob Tuckett ! 16/2/12:THANKS TO MORELAND COUNCIL -& Club Secretary Belinda Grant - PING PONG POWER will be off and running by the first of March 100 bats & covers to new comers (jnrs) to the Thursday night- Friday night and/or Saturday squad members -All you must do is attend a minimun of 3 sessions Good to have the Pistol back firing at the club last night- The Clock man was back on Tuesday and last night Collin made his return - F or a meeting as we prepare for the Leigh Pascoe tribute night on Monday night. Just might have the CEO of TTV pop in as well. Sounds of congratulations echoed around the club walls - Last night we officially announced Duncan day - 2-15. 15/2/12:LEIGH PASCOE TRIBUTE NIGHT Monday the 20th -Loads of entertainment ! starts at 7-30 so be early.
VALENTINES DAY - started innocently enough. Des Jones comes to the counter to make a cheque out. 'Whats the date ?' he asked' - Valentines day was the reply -Did not mean a thing to Jonesy -could have been the eleventy-eighth of June as far as he was concerned. Guess that means that Eileen missed out on the flowers and chockys again this year. Jacko (Jack Keshishian) Decided he needed new rubbers as Patto is single handedly keeping the canteen afloat all at Jackos expense. So what rubbers do you want Jack ? 'I have only ever used mark V' was the reply- So I go to take off the old rubber- MAGNA ! Worse still was that Jack then said' if I was put on a lie dector I still would have said I have only ever used Mark V. So come clean Jack ? Where did the Magna come from ? Good luck to the Bucks boys. Can't play pennant tonight ! Partners have a Valentines' night lined up !Well that is a different excuse ! Even for Coburg
Mony Mony- alias Monica P- Still waiting for her visit to our club -But at least we know she reads this web site. Now we are hoping that she is one of the thousands who attend the special night next Monday for Leigh pascoe. 13/2/12:SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP .- We are already taking bookings - SUNDAY 1st of April -6pm to 9-30pm ! Then in the afternoons of - Monday the 2nd Tuesday the 3rd Wednesday the 4th and Thursday the 5th of April -12:30pm to 4pm -COST IS $20 PER DAY or $75 for the week -if paid in advance. Just require to people to assist next Monday night -Especially to umpire some of the matches. Margaret vs Chrissy - Miao vs Earn - Jim vs Duncan -Craig vs Martin - David B vs Michael -Be Phu vs Liao.
12/2/12:Don't normally run adds on this site- But POL has been a good work horse for the club during the past couple of years. 11/2/12:SATURDAY SQUAD- Add in coaches and over 50 people crammed into the Stadium. An SOS was sent out to Dave Brand.
LEIGH PASCOE TRIBUTE NIGHT - Leigh does remember Ken Holmann as will plenty of the older players. Ahhh! says Leigh - but he is looking forward to sayting Hi to Ken- Actually he might be aying Hi to a lot of people on the night- He was obviously a very popular man ! WAR -2ND CLASSIC MATCH IN A ROW - But North come out on top for the 3rd time in 4 weeks. . South side still lead but just ! & How about Lawrence in WAR- He made a lot of noise - jumped around a lot and mastered the sledging -but did not win many points - Keith said afterwards 'what ever Lawrence is one -I want some !' Great article on the televsion this morning on the ABCs -CONTACT SPORT show- Melissa Tapper was interviewed and a great job was done by Simon Gerada when being interviewed regarding Melissa. hope it is repeated in the near future and gets the viewing audience it deserves. How about 'last weeks player of the Round'. does not need training - so drops the kid at the door and shoots off to do the shopping. returns a couple of hours later in time to blast some winners in WAR. -& he will steal the show on Monday week at the Leigh Pascoe tribute night.
Keeping your eye on the ball is pretty important in table tennis but Phil Smith may have taken that concept a bit to far. Check out his clip - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eauWg_-CiYM AND THE GREAT BOB TUCKETT WILL DO A DEMONSTRATION WITH A FORMER CLUB CHAMPION !
Is Mr Yaps back worse than first suspected ? - Is the Yap getting the Yips ? Or are pitter patter of tiny feet not too far away from the Yap household ? 7/2/12:THE LIST OF ENTERTAINMENT IS GROWING FOR THE LEIGH PASCOE TRIBUTE NIGHT ON THE 20TH FEBRUARY -Still require more helpers on the night Feature performers / -Father and son - Music maestro's - and a former AUSSIE GREAT- 2 time SCOTTISH OPEN CHAMPION - dusting his bat to hit with one of our own GREATS - a current AUSTRALIAN TEAM MEMBER - who will visit the club for the first time in 2012 on this NIGHT ! ---And for those who remember the great farewell to Herry Andipoh ! we will repeat the treatment DONT YOU DARE MISS THIS EVENT - Now waiting for Alois and Eddie to lend their heads to try and catch Craigs boomerang again ! TODAY WE HAD THE HONOUR OF A VISIT FROM THE MAYOR MR JOHN KAVANAGH & TTV CEO ANNE KING -we thank both of them for giving up their time to visit our club...
COBURG TABLE TENNIS CLUBS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - March 26 at the Centre ! -how about supporting your club -voice your view at the AGM LEIGH PASCOE tribute night - Some big names will be on show ! A night not to be missed . 6/2/12:VERY IMPORTANT DATE ! -February the 20th -A Monday night - LEIGH PASCOE- Former Australian Champion & Coburg Hall of Fame LEGEND - Will pay a visit to the club. First time in over 30 years, so we hope all the past greats will be dropping in to say HI !
SOME MATCHES - BEST OF 3 SETS WILL BE PLAYED - CRAIG JUST MIGHT SCALP ALOIS AGAIN WITH HIS BOOMERANG - And a special Musical treat Not to be Missed ! Please help sread the word around ! We are also after volunteers to help run the evening - as there will be a lot of stuff to set up / pack down 5/2/12:CHAI arrives home and is greeted by his 7 year old daughter, who fired out the following ! 'Was Karen at the club today ?' - Better come back soon Karen looks like everyone is missing you .
GOOD ON YOU GIRL ! -Table tennis Victoria's CEO. Up early on a Sunday morning -as she is marching in the ' Pride March' today -representing TTVs diversity.
My My ! -How the times have changed !- Miao Miao was always seen traiing hard at MSAC with the big name players ! - Now Coburg is fast coming her 2nd home. Friday night squad is picking up - She now is an important part of the Saturday squad (another 40 + people in the hall yesterday in the heat) + now Miao is often seen traning hard in preparation for the Olympiuc trials.
SATURDAY SQUAD- A good group yesterday. David Brand joined the coacing panel for the coaching panel for the first time and was impressed. 19 juniors, Cathy was relieved from the canteen duties and joined in - Darcie was back from China + was showing some decent form. Teddy & Leo were representintg the older brigade, Maritn & Clem from Keenagers and Donna was doing a fair job shutting up 'Tweedy'.
THEN IT WAS ONTO WAR - South side off to an early lead. Craig won 3 in a row for the 1st time this year. Dave B was solid -Catisia was winning points at will. The only worry was 'the leader' L.L. it seems the minus 5 points is a real burden. Or is it as he says ? -'my job is to enthuse the team and let them have all the glory.
4/2/12:DAMN ! I have been challenged ! -thought I was the one who stayed up all night -or attacked the computer in the morning -Late at night Mr 15 is always up but early mornings beat him. But as for the Brand ! - E mail him in the morning you get a reply - put info on this site in the middle of the night -He will make a comment
Miao madness - The Friday night group was large -Duncan and Miao working overtime but everyone was happy with the session. More next Friday at 6-15pm and only $8.
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MARK GLENN - Not a name normally associated with at our clukb- A Diamond Valley player -the authentic couch potato according to our newest 'snoop' David 'dead eye' Atkin. Seems everyone who knows Mark knows that practice is not in his vocaculary. But he decided one hit pre season is the way to go. Did not believe that he would get sprung though -Maybe he should take a leaf out of the 'shy petal' in the next story.
1/2/12:ANDREW BROWNING - You star !
31/1/12:GOTTA GIVE THE GUY TOP MARKS FOR EFFORT -In trying to get out of the hole he dug ! 30/1/12:MORELANDS NEW MAYOR -will visit the club on Tuesday the 7th of February at 9-30am - We know our Keenager community will again do the club proud in the way it helps promote our great club.
29/1/12:So the mystery has benn unravelled -Yesterday it was dave B who got knocked back by Lawrence who was later seen having a hit with the great 15.
Latest rankings - Be Phu now the highest ranked player in Victoria playing regular pennant at Coburg. - 11 -the Mustang now number 14 - Khiem Luu -20 Craig -22 - John Patto - 26 - Dave Brand -35 -Jim 36 + Liao -37 - THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT OR A GRIZZLE - NOT USING THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE MY KIDS - NOT USING THIS PAGE AS A FORUM or a SOAP BOX
So we are back now from France for a week, after being with Trent in Montpellier. - 29 training sessions I attended and 2 special physical sessions. Loved it all and still putting pen to paper about it all. Was it worth it ? -The trip - could have spent less money on a more glamorous trip - Time spent in a tt centre- I loved the training and the efforts by the players.
A chance meeting with parents of a kid -same school as Trent & Craig- Same age as Craig. - both Trent and this guy were dual Local Sports Star of the Year winners. Saturday squad- 20 JUNIORS - 36 Players all up - add in Earn-Duncan-King Chris -Keith- Miao & Brian Booming voice Berry - A plethera of coaches Leo said to Brian 'I want you to fix my back hand' + the Berry man replied as only he could - 'i saw it last week and I am not very optimistic . Then it was onto WAR- Lawrence led his team to a stirring victory- Keith got the north side off to a flyer- 18 points to zilch -But Miao thought she was Earn and did not win a single point -but gave the opposition 45. Finally Keith mucked up his earlier good work by losing the last point ! South Side have now sneaked away to a 7 /4 lead in this current series. -the final word of the day 'Come back Jim' You have been forgiven. Then the club doors opened- David Brand on court 2 with Miao Miao, which is the best one can hope for once Mr 15 knocks you back for the umpteenth time. Later on Mr L.L. asked Dave for a hit - but he got the 15 treatment ! no cigar ! come back another day. Yet, Lawrence can always score a hit with 15 and Earn was with Mr 15 for over an hour and a half. LAWRENCE has an official complaint- No one sends him e mails- Hey mate - you could have had some of the 150 I copped between Thursday and Friday night last week. PETER HOLMES - can't play in Summer because it is too hot ! Yet he sent matty to the camp every day last week- Pete hits evey Monday night regardles of the temperature and now is playing Tuesday pennant - only because Autumn is only 5 weeks away. We will remind him of his decision every hot Tueday night Why was David T so quiet during the squad ? -Might have had something to do with his companion - who apart from being a better player - She has him totally under control. 28/1/12:SATURDAY SQUAD- Miao returns -Brian Berry is back - The Chew Train is taking passengers -Keith still teaching his craft & 15 is still Fabulous -Also on hand will be King Chris -10 am and still only $12.00 PENNANT ROUND 1 ON TUESDAY NIGHT - And just some of the highlights- Dave Brand vs Patto - Chew train vs Craig & the match which holds my interest - The Battle Axe Margaret Mulcahy - finally playing at Coburg and showing her skill . up against the last 2 seasons leading player from Section 4 -Phil 'the Mauler Merchant ! 38 players today attended KEENAGERS- - This group is thriving !
27/1/12:LAST DAY OF OUR TRAINING CAMP -David Brand joins Maurice to lead the players through their drills. Then tonight Miao Miao is bakc to help Duncan with the Friday night squad AUSTRALIA DAY CHALLENGE - Back to Back - Section 1 Brian def Craig to make it 2 in a row - While in Section 2- Abdul only defeats Vincent in one of the 3 times they play - the final of the Section 2 event.
How about Brian playing Brandon - the score was 10 love and BB says ' don't worry I won't do it (win 11 zip ) as long as you dont serve a fault- Brandon serves and Berrym an loops a clean Back hand loop winner - Oh ! I did do it says the man with the big voice. 26/1/12:On the TTv Web site - a great story about our own David Kumar (or King Chris as he prefers to be called) -Another Saturday coach to recieve some recognition is Earn the Chew train -who has his own tee shirt to remind him of where he spends his Saturdays.
25/1/12:The Holiday training CAMP continues -Today at 12-30pm with the legendary Brian Berry again at the helm
Even on Australia day -Everyone is welcome ! 12-30pm to 4 pm -David Brand joins as one of the coaches ADOLF needs a Doubles Partner for the Tournment on the 16th of June- LAKE BALATO -Open - in Hungary CHRISTMAS COMP has come and gone - Normal Pennant starts next week. CONGRATULATIONS TEDDY ! His improved form -as a result of Hard work every Saturday with our Squad has not only see him rise through the grades at Werribe -he is the early leader at Coburg for the Keenager of the Year Award.
Section 1 leading players Duncan Tu (15 wins of course) + Craig
22/1/12:LATEST FROM FRANCE- Montpelliers first match for 2012 - but still in the current season. With an injury to the Tunisia player, Trents replacement, Trent gets a re call even though he leaves Montpellier on Tuesday. Trent plays in the no 4 position -Wins his 3 singles and the Doubles match he is in but team loses Not totally sure but Trent finishes with around 12 wins for Montpellier and 4 losses. -So it is a couple of days Shopping in Hong Long then more table time in China before the Olympic trials in Sydney in mid February. THURSDAY AUSTRALIA DAY CHALLENGE - 4-30pm to 7pm -Non Stop Round Robin -Section 2 most wins -decalred winner- Defending champ ABDUL then 7 to 9-30 pm -the big guns come to town -DEFENDING CHAMP BRIAN BERRY. -Only $5 to enter one of the sections FRANCE - great to hear so many people interested in the goings on. Always thought my trip to Fiji for Oceania training and Aust team jnr matches was the ultimate. Let me tell you the training - the players and the intensity of this training was simply mind blowing ! - I will keep adding bits & pieces with the aim of writing a full stroy as soon as time allows. PHYSICAL - Thursday mornings - 9 to 9-55am - followe by 10- to 12 training - if you can still stand up -(FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED-WILL BE RUNNING THROUGH SOME OF THESE EXCERCISES AT 11AM TODAY -SUNDAY - at the club - I plan to introduce these into a weekly one hour sesssion in the near future) REFLEX- Hold a table tennis ball in each hand- Partner has hand above your hands- drop the balls - see if they can be caught. Oh Yeh ! Olivier -No 1 player in Trents team drops down quickly and catches both balls -! Trent ? none ! - 4 players in a line - Push up Position -head facing wall- Ball is dropped once it hits the ground - jump up and sprint to side of hall -Trent holds his own here - Sit in squat position -up and run ! Loads of side steps/ run /step through the ladder as per done by AFL footballers. Zig Zag around cones - twist- lunge - JUST A LOAD OF GREAT STUFF......
& Finally - what a way to end a trip to Paris ! - I had never met Leigh Pascoe -Club Legend and Australias most talented player according to Bob Tuckett. Leigh has lived in Paris for a long time now - + the Aussie accent is as strong as ever -(but his French is great as it was a lunch time meeting + snails were not on my planned diet !) 21/1/2012:OUR PENNANT STARTS TUESDAY WEEK - 6 strong grades ! - And Grand finals of Christmas Comp - This coming Tuesday - Next week the training camp and the Australia day tournament is only a few days away -2 X DVISIONS -Enter at the club - only $5 to enter. TOURNAMENT 5th February at MSAC - A new format where you don't wait forever to play matches. you can enter on the following web site - http://www.pingskills.com/table-tennis-victoria/msac-open/ 20/1/2012:O K COACHES hands up ? Just putting a program together for next week - no promises but e mail me if you are interested in coaching next week at our holiday program .
19/01/2012:FRANCE - will put a detailed report in soon -But first will answer a few questions. Got myself into trouble very early in the piece. A teenager called Ilyas is at the centre every opportunity. Whilst his English sounds good he does not grasp all the words so when I invited him to come to Coburg and visit us if ever in Australia - he flew home and told dad ' Australia has offered me -accomodation -training - & say I will be their top junior player ! ' -took a little bit of wind out of his sails once things were sorted out.
3 highlights of a centre I fell in love with ! -1- CHEN JIAN as Trent says- the worlds nicest Chinese top Table Tennis player. 2-MICHEL MARTINEZ - Now number 5 in France Without doubt the best serves I have come across - Could clean ace me yet I was only at the end of the table cactching the ball for him . 3- THURSDAY mornings -1 hour of Hard Physical training sessions- Not cheap -but worth every cent
- TRAINING CAMP -Includes Dillon Chambers -Australian training team squad member. & WAIT FOR IT TUESDAY NIGHT PENNANT -almost here again ! -For those lucky enough to get a spot -Please E mail or call me and confirm you are playing ! Great to know that I have been missed as the 'great one Mr 15' used his influence to get me home -Train to Paris -Carriage no 15 -Catch the plane in Qatar -for the final leg-Depart from Gate number 15 + Sit in Row 15 on the plane !
18/01/12:BON JOUER - Just arrived home so cot time it is - but will have some info to share tomorrow 10/01/2012-It is G'Day from MONTPELLIER in France . Lots of minor problems has made it difficult to keep the site up dated . Thanks to Collin we are up and running again. Sorry to have missed Davis in action, but by all reports Helen has enjoyed the humour . Over here the training is tough, the knees the back are sore and that is only for, carry the back pack around . Trent is playing very well and hitting the ball hard . Is he playinig well enough to make the OLYMPICS , Only time will tell. A few flaws still to correct but Davis would be very happy with what I am seeing. But as for the Tank ! rearranged the room, cleaned the floors and training 30 minutes every day ! Look out section 5 Finally for this report GOOD LUCK DENIZ with her operation today on the shoulder. we hope it is successful and we see you soon
Monday we meet with club legend Leigh Pascoe - Bye for now from France 8/01/2012: Just in case you missed it, the club has RE-OPENED for 2012 so get in there and start swinging folks! 7/01/2012: Happy New Year CTTC members! We hope you have all had a great rest up over the break so you're ready for combat for the completion of the Christmas comp and then the commencement of the new seasons pennant. Don't forget membership fees are now due to see you through a year’s worth of access to the greatest TT club in the world! Bruce and Kay are still over in France with Trent. The training sounds pretty intense and that's just the training Bruce is giving the chefs on what they can and can't put tomato sauce on! (The answer is you put it on everything of course.) Kay is apparently training hard also so those in her section better look out when she gets back. This is summer of course as we all know and in the lead up to the Christmas break it was hot! How hot? So hot that Davis finally revealed what’s under his tracky pants. I wasn't there for this momentous occasion but Helen hasn't stopped talking about it yet! TRAINING CAMP kicks off on the 23rd just 2 weeks away so if you want in - BOOK NOW!
See you all soon,
24/12/11:Couple of Fatties completed the year at the club- Duncan & I - Couple of Mops & the floor work is completed for another year . CONGRATULATIONS TO ONE OF THE GREATS OF AUSSIE TABLE TENNIS- ! Bob Tuckett to 'tie the knot' in March. We wish Bob and Kerry for ever happiness. WAR- North side Captain offered her 2 stars. A cup of coffee at her expense -but only if they had it while WAR was being played. Jim & Keith have been struggling in recent times & hasn't Lawrence been 'basking in the glory' . he even sacked Percy as Capt for todays match -And even without David K - Alan D just fitted like a glove and the South Side smoothly strolled to another win- Jim was in good form -while wearing his Santa hat + Keith sneaked a couple of points but the TRAIN was deralied evey time he stepped onto court. How about Keith -this is a new one- he complained that the floors were too sticky ! SO 2011 HAS COME TO A CLOSE FOR THIS GREAT CLUB- I THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS PLAYED AT THE CLUB - HELPED AT THE CLUB OR JUST VENTURED INSIDE THE FRONT DOOR. YOUR GIFTS & KIND WORDS EMBARRASS ME - I AM SIMPLY DOING A JOB THAT I LOVE CLUB FEES WILL RISE NEXT YEAR BUT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A DISCOUNT IF YOU PAY EARLY- KAY & I WILL VISIT TRENT BUT THE CLUB WILL BE WELL SERVED BY OUR HELPERS LED BY 'THE DOC' (MAURICE)' -Monday 2nd of January and things are back to normal -Christmas comp on Tuesday and the Saturday squad- 10 am being run by Duncan -7th of January. I WILL UP DATE THE SITE AS BEST I CAN ! --& UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN ! Happy Hitting at Coburg. Christmas Comp ? never heard so many bits and pieces of Elton John songs being sung ! -What theme do we want for next Year ?
23/12/11:Coles Supermarket- Grabbed and asked 'When does the club Open ?' _It has not even closed yet ! Yes Christmas time for some is a very boring time of year
In my absence -My first holiday in many years- the good Doc (M.D.) is running the show + assisted by Peter & Claude, Duncan + craig re also floating in the wings + Shaun and Helen will help out as required. -So Doc (Maurice) rolls up - his final training session -Armed with his book ! Last weeks words still ringing in my ears' Once I write it down I never forget ! - No 1 all OK - Number 2 -err. ? what does that mean ? Oh dear now i can worry ! ELVEN & MAUREEN 2 of our Keenagers - are both in hospital and will spend Christmas there- But both are on the improve & will be back at the club in the New Year 22/12/11:How does one know when it is time for glasses ? - It might just be time for Earn. He was in the canteen and he saw on table 9 a lady who looked like she could play a bit. Who is that lady he asked ? When told she could play a little, he replied, well she holds her bat wrong. 'So Earn. you could beat her ? 'i asked. 'Yeh I have her measure, but I am going down to court 9 to check her out. Well, he did have a hit with her, but did not throw out the challenge to a match. Miao Miao might just have been able to use a bat reasonably well ! THE SECRET IS OUT ! - Lawrence plans to make an all out assault on WAR- 5 points on offer for every player wearing a Christmas hat- He plans to have 10 hats on order ! BUT the players / team don't get the 5 points until it is their turn to play WAR & if they take their hat off or it falls off - minus 5 points ! Looks like LL will also have to buy hair pins and double sided tape ! - Jim is also planning a surprise for the NORTH Side which would definately give his team the advantage- He might not turn up !
FINAL COACHING FOR THE YEAR -Friday night Miao and Duncan -Saturday the COBURG CLOUDS group -Yes ! it is the best place to view the STARS- Berry-Karen-Chew Train -Uncle 15- Miao-Pin Point Percy- Killer Kumar-Keith and Craigo ! 10am and still only 12 bucks !
We re open Monday 2nd January - with a few changes- Excessive power bills have meant a Fee increase. But there is a 10% reduction if you pay in January.
CHRISTMAS COMP 2011/12- Section 1 - Duncan & Craig still undefeated- Andrew Cornell having a good season, as is Ziggy & Phil. Love the team work of Adolf 21/12/11:Popular Keenager Maureen has had a fall and is in Hosptial with a broken ankle -We wish her a speedy recovery. 3 strikes - so onto this web page you go ! Brian Zammit- Asks for his teams score sheet (well after all matches had started) 'It has to be in the box where all the score sheets are. 'No ! says Brian there are none there'. So Louise looks into the box and there is one score sheet waiting to be collected. 'But we are on table 6 ' says Brian- He walks over grabs the score board. It was the one for table 6. But it is not our team sheets ' says Brian so we search the fixture -there is Brians team- Benny & the Jets. That's not our team name ! so I say 2 out of 2 wrong Brian -that is your team name. So he grabs the board and wanders down to court 3. 5 mintues later and I am in the back courts and Brian says 'What our team name ? -Candle in the Wind "? No Brian -it is still Benny & the Jets. An hour later he was at the counter saying ' I thought our team name was Crocodile Rock ! Geez ! Another having problems was the Dancing Man - He could not find his name on the white board. Round 3 and he was searching Section 3 (bottom grade) looking for his name. As for Phil Smith -He was worried that 45 minutes after the match had started 'his team MIGHT a be a player short. -Actually his team had 3 players -the oppostion were a player down as Patto was late as always. But Patto arrived and offered Nick B a couple of Wagon Wheels. Nick said Might cost you $2, but eventually it would cost me $500 in Dental repairs in your clinic. 20/12/11:LAWRENCE READ THIS ! -W A R on Saturday - 5 bonus ponts for every player who wears a Christmas hat for the duration of WAR -But 5 points will be deducted if it falls off the players head during a rally ! Jim feels he is being harshly treated by his team mates in WAR- ' How come they win whenever I don't play' ? is his question . 19/12/11:More sad news from our Keenagers- ELVEN DAVIDSON has had a mild stroke and is in the Royal Talbot Rehab centre. We all wish him a speedy and full recovery
18/12/11:Only 43 ! Yes ! 43 players training -AND WE DO IT AGAIN NEXT SATURDAY ! So todays training ! The COBURG CHOIR was in full voice as Mr Train ' you can run but you can't hide'. Mr Alder & Tweed led the choir as only they can do as we all wished Earn Happy Birthday !' A packed house with 3 noticable absentees -CHRRISY & JIM you were not on hand to witnes the great thrashing handed out to the South side in WAR -Your team now trails 2 wins to 4. But also missing was BILL V. - He has taken our trophies home- been featured in the news paper -Even had his mug shot in the local news AND HAS NOT BEEN SEEN SINCE ! LAP is horrified -the club is closing at 3-30pm next Saturday. So lap, we can close for the year on Friday night ? or better still - Next Saturday 3-30pm -Close the club & you can stay behined with me to finish the work on the floors ! 16/12/11:Miao did her last group session with Duncan for the Friday nights for this year- But she is back on Friday 6th January. As for Saturday squad- there will be one on the 24th of December (Christmas eve) the club will close at 3-30 on this day and re open on Monday night the 2nd of January 15/12/11:BRIAN BERRY WILL BE AT COBURG ON SATURDAY FOR THE SQUAD TRAINING. - And he is available to take 2 or 3 students in the afternoon @ $40 per hour May I suggest if you are planning to come to the club on Saturday, best to come early as a warm day means a lot of people go to the Swimming Pool so car spots are tight. Last Saturday, the car park was full yet our club had vacant tables all afternoon. FRIDAY last training session with Miao and Duncan for the year- 6-15pm start and only $8 for the session. M E M B E R S -Please note -NO COMP ON WEDNEWSDAYS - NO THURSDAY TRAINING - Until February -So from 6-30pm each weeknight except TUESDAYS THE HALL IS AVIALABLE -to come in and have a hit !
2012 FEES HAVE BEEN SET- Due to huge power increases & other rising costs - the Annual fee will be $250.oo BUT pay in January to recieve a !0% discount 13/12/11:Adolf you are playing Mike Tierney. 'I have never heard of him ' Mike and Mark B of course you know them-Especially Mike. I don't know Mike- Up walks Mike - Hello Adolf we played in the same team last Christmas comp ! ROUND 2 OF THE CHRISTMAS COMP - Highlights included - Section 1- Good debut by Fabian from Columbia -Lost in 5 to Craig & took Dunc to 13 in the first set of their match. Phil Smith and Ziggy both dug deep to defeat Mike Tierney. Nick B's win over Ziggy. George Maks def Kkaunain 11/9 in the 5th.
Section 2- Chris Lim's continued improvement - 2 wins in singles Phil Merchant winning his 2 singles and Bruce B defeating Ian Mitch. Deniz def Rafiq. 12/12/11:JOHN GRAHAMS FUNERAL funeral will be held on Friday at 2pm at Fawkner cemetary GUESS WHO GOT CAUGHT OUT ? The man who claims to train hard- was waltzing around the court acting if he as picking up balls. One problem- The retreiver he was using had no strings- Which of course meant he was moving around but not picking up one ball! BIAGIO THE BEAUT ! 2012 SUPER LEAGUE WILL BE PLAYED UNDER ITS CURRENT FORMAT - 6 teams -2 x adults and 1 club junior who plays pennant, in each team WE ARE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS NOW - Matches will be held at 4-30 on Sudnay afternoons starting next August.
2011 SUPER LEAGUE WORKED WELL - so taking entries for 2012 PLAYERS - 5 rounds next year -Sunday afternoon ! 4-30 pm start
Same format ! so pleas contact me if you would like to play - or be sponsor ! - LINDA and Be Phu are playiing as is Brian and Jim and Karen SUPER LEAGUE PREMIERS- Linda-Be Phu & Brian will a great 4/1 win. Then after the match we witnessed the great match between Karen & Brian Berry. How about Helens effort ? who else could have got everyone out of their seats and onto the 'games area' - GAMES- EGG AND SPOON RACES -THE LIMBO -TWISTER -3 LEGGED RACES-were just some of tghe activities - Kay controlled the BBQ- food for everyone - then Main Street and and the Saucy sisters (Kay_Louise & Paul) joined in with the backing harmonies. A great night to celebrate a great year - WE CLOSE 3-30PM SATURDAY 24TH DECEMBER & RE OPEN MONDAY THE 2ND JANUARY At 6-30 PM
11/12/11:R.I.P. -John Graham -One of our founding Keenagers -Deepest Sympathy to Bev & her family & friends. 10/12/11:WELL DONE HELEN,SHAUN AND CRAIG -the snags are in place- Kay is making the Hamburgers- Tomorrows BBQ for the club will be a beauty - straight after the GRAND FINAL of the SUPER LEAGUE -The the Clubs activities -Helens games- then Main street Band will deliever some songs ! ALL FOR FREE - 4-30pm kick off time ! Congratulations Silvie and Keith -Now they are Great Grandparents - A great Christmas Present for sure !
WAR- Series 7 -And North side some how did it again - 70 points up and lose ! And wasn't Lawrence making some noise ! During the trainig squad today Lawrence screamed out change and the place shook ! -Lily liked it and asked could she yell out next . Which she did -and Duncan ignored her ..so we had to quieten the crowd just so that Lily could squeak out CHANGE ! then run and hide ! Welcome the Werribee players to todays squad ! 7 of Ted's terrors in full force training today ! 9/12/11:SUPER SUNDAY -GRAND FINAL SUPER LEAGUE 4-30pm -Jim-Karen-Sean-Carey vs Brian Berry-Be Phu & Linda
FOLLOWED BY CHRISTMAS CLUB PARTY /BBQ. Last chance next Friday - for 2011 -Coaching with Miao and Duncan -If you missed toinghts session you missed some great training
Hard to get the message to our members -re opening times/table availabilty -SO PLEASE PASS THE WORD. 8/12/11:SATURDAY SQUAD - coaching on again this Saturday -10 am to 1 -30pm - Karen Li and Percy are coaching -as is Duncan 15 & Keith so some quality coaching for those who want to brush up on thier skills ! Miao and Duncan will also be running a Friday night session this week from 6-15 to 8pm - Only $12 & no need to book ! S U P E R L E A G U E -GRAND FINAL -4-30 pm on Sunday CHRISTMAS COMP PLAYERS SECTION 2- Watch out - Lawrence trained the house down 'under the watch full eye of his new advisor, Dave Brand. Lawrence declares his knee will stand up to any treatment the opposition can dish out. Dancing Donlon was his first victim for the season ! Bad Hair day ? -Hair today ? gone tomorrow ? -Alois had a shot at me for hacing un combed hair ! At least i have a reason to carry a comb ! Poor Al walks into a barbers and says- Short back and sides and leave the top alone -BAD HAIR DAY NO 2 -Jon Z was parading around the cente armed with a can of hair spray ! He has less hair than Al ! -Claims he needed it for his bat !
7/12/11:A normal Christmas Comp opening night - 8 players did not turn up ! -But being Coburg - we filled all vacancies- even if it did take an hour and a half. The quiet Carter- recently come home with a medal from the Corporate games- Won the Premiership (with Chrissy ) in section 5- had her name in the newspaper -but tonight did what her kids cannot do ! Marched into the club and promptly won 'Scissors rock -paper' to choose the playing position in Section 3. i still remember the belting Craig and Trent got at this game from Prisca and Jim . 6/12/11:The Worlds most Intelligent Table Tennis Player -Spent all of last night training in preparation for tonight's opening round of the Christmas Comp. Mr. 'just ask me because I know all the answers as I am a Television Super star and can beat everyone at Trivial Pursuit - except Nick B. ' -actually forgot when the competition starts, yet his departing words last night were' see you tomorrow night'. He was advised by his lovely wife ' don't call Bruce as he will write it on the Web site' Darn good idea- thanks Maria. Peter Peart ! carried his un opened (so he thought) rubber -probably bought last century -to the counter -this rubber (tango defensive version 1-2ml) is not made no more ! Thats funny Peter, I have a sheet that got delivered today ! So in the middle of a discussion 'the Train (Earn Chew ) and I are having, I open Peters rubber . what do I find ? no rubber just the edges left from a previously cut sheet. - good trick Peter ! where is the rubber ? - He then accuses me of switching it and or cutting it (I only had it in my hands 10 seconds) what did you do with my rubber ? he asks -then destroys my desk, throwing things every where looking for his rubber. Even Earn got blamed for nicking it !~ The only thing I can think that happended is that he bought a sheet of the rubber -Bob Watters cut it (it was a very neat cut -so obviously not done by me) + Bob gave him back the cut piece of rubber and Peter put it back in the cover and forgot about it. Now he found it and was excited that he had a new sheet of rubber lying around - Anway finally he accepted that I did not rip him off- eanr did not play a joke so he purchased the sheet I just got in 'of the rubber he says that is no longer made. TIME TO MENTION THE OTHER MATCH PLAYED ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON - 5TH VS 6TH in Super League -But the jnrs- Salman & Zeeshan were overseas- Khiem and Rob were also unavailable- up steps the 'Devil (Jeff Dever) and Flip (Phil Websdale) to take on 'the Bite' (Chris Yap) + Percy who Dever declares is a 'pussy'. The juniors are replaced by Rocky (Biagio ) + Burn Outs Browning (Andrew) from our AWD squad. Our Vet ladies Chrissy & Deniz will play the Doubles match. -We decide to play some matches best of 7 -Andrew leads Biagio 3 games to 1 but the little man with the big heart fights back to win in 7- the Doubles also was best of 7 -& the ladies both played well and stood up to the pressure that Jeff & Percy was throwing at them -A good win to Percy & Chrissy. -then the big match -the large crowd was reminded that Mr Dever says he nearly got the Pussy last match ! & in a best of 7 format, what hope did Percy have ? - Did not quite go 7 sets- Percy wins 4 straight & hardly a word was uttered from the noisy one ! - Phil then beat Chris and had to follow up with a match against Percy who was showing some good form. Percy too good and led his team to a good victory. 5/12/11:WHAT A GREAT NIGHT OF SUPER LEAGUE -Report to follow but first off NEXT SUNDAY - 4-30pm GRAND FINAL of Super League - 3 lucky spectators to get a free 10 minute coaching session with a super star. Straight after the matches are completed- A BBQ (we wll supply hamburgers and sausages) Then the clubs Chrstmas Break up party. EVERYONE IS INVITED. Grand Final of SUPER LEAGUE -Karen, Jim, Carey & Shaun O'S vs vs Be Phu, Brian Berry(he took out Shibaji recently- maybe Karen this time ?) & Linda. SUPPORT THE CLUB AND THE PLAYERS -See you on Sunday ! SEMI FINALS - Karen dominated ! -She combined with Jim to win a great game of Doubles -11/5 in the 5th over Duncan and Earn. Then Hayden played his best match ever to thrash Danh - 2-5-8. -Hayden and Karen then won the Doubles in 4 sets to set up the win. Then great man Earn Chew showed us again what a guy he is. He fel that no 15 had not played enough so he stepped aside to let Duncan have the opportunity to play Karen. Dunc responded and tried as hard as he ever has but Karen had the answers as usual to win 4-5-3. Then bing the guy he is Earn agreed to play Karen although the match was now over- & didnt the crowd love it- But karen wins 3 zip. Her team records a 4 love win and moves into the Grand Final but unfortunately Hayden cannot play . Be Phu & Brian have been the favorites all season. The crucial opening Doubles was won by our vet champs in 4 tight sets over michale and Craig. Linda then come from behind to beat Catisia in 4 sets. Linda & Be Phu win their Doubles in 4. Craig is not a nice guy like Earn so he plays the opening singles and in a good match loses to Brian in 5 - 4 matches to zip win to Brian, Be Phu & Linda who move into next weeks Grand Final as the clear favorites ! 4/12/11:The AWD group trained well under Alois's guidance today. But the excitement was at the end of the session, when Als dad Eric popped in - he some of the biggest rocks you could imagine- and transferred them to his sons cars -while his son stood back and watched! Even shocked 'Taxi Tom' - but the real question is'why hasn't some one told Alois that there are rocks in Bacchus Marsh ? ' No need for dad to burst his boiler lifting the mountains for Al to take home SUPER LEAGUE today - 4-30pm free entry ! And what a day we have planned- SEMI FINALS -Be Phu & Brian vs Michael Mustang & Craig - Linda vs Catisai in the Junior singles - Linda & Be Phu vs Craig and Catisia -On Table 2- Jim & Karen (Yes ! the Boss lady is back -) vs Earn (no woman can beat me ) Chew train & our own Mr. 15. Add in Danh vs Hayden and this is a great match. PLUS THERE IS MORE- The Devil (Jeff Dever) returns to get revenge on Percy. -Just maybe a best of 7 sets for these 2. Add in Robs big chance against the Media magnet- Chris Yap- The AWD will be represented - Rocky alias Biagio vs The Burn Out bandit on wheels - Andrew Browning and the girls from the Victorian Veterans ladies team -Chrissy & Deniz will be on opposing teams as they partner Devil & Percy in a great Doubles match up AND SOME GREAT THINGS ON SALE - with proceeds going to Super League -Including a new Aussie track suit and a Fiji team tee shirt. -For the collectors - a signed Aussie shirt from the Melbourne Commonwealth games -Signed by all the Aussie team members. THEN NEXT SUNDAY -GRAND FINAL OF SUPER LEAGUE followed by a Christmas party ! 3/12/11:21 Juniors- 17 Seniors plus 9 coaches/assistants THAT IS WHY OUR CLUB IS BUZZING EVERY SATURDAY -and we still have 3 more Saturday sessions (including Dec 24th ) this year. - Then the club re opens on the 3rd January and more of the same the following Saturday !
Craig gets Kicked - Karen gets clouted- Lawrence Loses the lot - Percy is pounded and the South side is belted ! Which makes Lawrence rather quiet !
CHRISTMAS COMP- Elton John theme & it seems everyone knows Candle in the Wind and Crocodile Rock only. PLEASE TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO CHECK OUT THE HALL OF FAME WALL - info on Bob-Keith and Jim. Shields up dated including the 6 players on the War shield. S A T U R D A Y S Q U A D - Coaching today - Brian Berry- Karen Li -Miao Miao - Duncan 15- Percy Lu -Earn Chew train - Keith -& others - Not a bad group for only $12.oo - Just mkae sure you are on time -10 am start. An unplayed Grand Final was played last night -4 juniors going toe to toe ! Sunao & Shoan - 2 weeks ago and they were on the bottom of the ladder (simliar to B Brian and Be Phu in Super League) -they took out the top team in the Semis and followed it up with a 3/2 win over Derek and Eric. The mike was switched on and the presentations were made in front of a full hall of players. then the runners up were presented with their trophies. Tears from Eric Choi become tears of Joy when it was announced that he won the Leading player trophy. Armed with his 2 trophies, hoisted high in the air, he did a lap of the centre with all players cheering him on.
The Christmas decorations are up -Well done Helen Li 2/12/11:CLUB RANKINGS -top 20 -Based on Local pennant results - 1 Khiem Luu-553 pts- 2nd Craig -547 pts -3rd Duncan 15- 511 pts -4 Michael Huang 500 pts 5th Be Phu Huynh 443 pts- 6 Chris Yap 7-Kaunain M Beg 8-Liao Xiao Hua 9-Kennan Erdal 10-Abdul Ghafoor 11-Taxi Tomlinson 12-Sean O'Sullivan-Plaza 13-Salman -14-Nick Bartone 15-Helen Pottage 16-Jim Kilderry -17-Hayden Choi 18-Phillip Marchant- 19 David Brand 20-Percy Wei Lu Victorian ranking points - A lot of effort goes into ranking points. We thank David Brand who sends in the Section 1 results & helps Dave/Chris Kumar with the Section 2 results - Current TTV rankings of some of the Coburg players are - Be Phu Huynh 12th - Michael Mustang Huang 15 -Khiem Luu 20th -Craig Carter 24th -Jim Kilderry 32nd (87th consec year of being in the top 50 in Victoria or there abouts) David Brand 32 -Liao Xiao Hua 37th
1/12/11:2011/12 CHRISTMAS COMPETITION-Commences next Tuesday .3 x Tuesdays in December & 2 in January- Cost is only $25 per player for the season 3 player teams – 2 players play 2 singles and one doubles – the other plays 1 singles and 2 doublesAll wins /singles and doubles count towards leading player ! Scoring is 2 points team win and 1 pt per rubber won ELTON JOHN theme – so team names must be an Elton John song title30/11/11:SEMI FINALS OF SUPER LEAGUE THIS SUNDAY AT 4-30[m -Lets hope the players get an audience they deserve.
29/11/11:Highlight of the Grand finals ? Abdul pulled a swifty. Out of position and almost out of court. Swung at the ball and missed. Nick thinks great our point goes back to recieve. While his back is turned Abdul actually hits the ball onto the table and wins the point. Never seen a better deceptive shot. Grand Finals - been played and won ! All results will be in the pennant section of this web site shortly Jon Z- Thanks -He followed Gerrard and helped out greatly for the Christmas comp. How about Helen P. She wondered' why do people always listen to her ! ' Christmas comp - Half the teams been named- It is an Elton John song theme - thanks to George M - The following link might help those searching for a namehttp://www.songfacts.com/artist-elton_john.php
28/11/11:Kerry Bell, from Albury who bring the grand kids down for Saturday training and coaching had a rather eventful ride home to Albury. 27/11/11:NEXT SUNDAY (4th December) Semi Finals in Super League PLUS - in the match 5th vs 6th play off - Biagio and Andrew B from the AWD will play a match - Then Chrissy and Deniz (Victorian veterans lady team members) will join Khiem & Percy in a Mixed Doubles match. GERRARD McCARTHY - Take a bow ! In a sport where 'every player is under graded ! -& the grades are even worse in the Christmas comp with only 54 players playing. It is a night mare trying to sort players into 3 grades. Gerrard was a borderline for 2nd or 3rd divison. he is a good player who would do well in the 2nd Division of the Christmas comp -But the biggest number of entries, are around that standard. I put him in Division 3 -where there are 3 strong teams and 3 teams vying for the 4th spot on the ladder. then he realised that he would miss the finals, so maybe best if I put him in the 2nd division , but at who's expense.? -Gerrard simply said - Leave me in Section 3 with the weakest team -that way we won't make the finals but I will get to play the best players in that Division. Thanks Gerrard, I wish some of the other players were so understanding. not everyone can be slotted in the section that they would like to play. BIG DAY FOR LAWRENCE - His players did well at the Corporate games- Results included - Mens Doubles winners- Chris Yap & Craig -Craig also finished Bronze medalist in the Singles -by beating Be Phu Huynh in the play off for 3rd and 4th. Kay Carter & Helen Pottage defeated Chrissy Jones & Belgin Bennet in the finals of the Ladies Doubles. Be Phu & Linda won the Mixed doujbles- Chris and Catisia were runners up and Hayden Choi & Elixabeth were 3rd. Belgin was 2nd in the Ladies singles While this was going on Lawrence's team was battling it out in WAR- North Sides stars were in trouble. Chai served a fault which cost the team dearly but not as many as Miao who might not have even won a point. & this was still more than Earn 'the Train ' who was totally derailed. Jim played a big rally to cost his team heaps of points then watched his replacement, Geroge from the Keenagers, win the next point which bought out the cry' that's how you do it Jim' Final score- South Side 91- North side 1. -South Side lead 3 nil in Series 7. 26/11/11:CHRISTMAS COMP draw is completed & available at the club - TEAM NAMES ? it is an Elton John theme -Teams must be named after an Elton John recording .
Already taken -Rocket man- Pinball Wizard- Can You feel The Love Tonight -Crocodile Rock Lawrence - proudly displaying his team shirts for the corporate games -now it was time to buy new runners. -But then he broke into something which looked like the Chicken dance- Gonna make me a champ he says, about the runners. 25/11/11:Adolf is ill & has a sore ankle -So says he may as well be playing so his entry means CHRISTMAS COMP IS FULL. Will work on teams today . E Mail me or call me at the club between 9-30 & 1pm and from 3pm to 10pm today. 23/11/11:CHRISTMAS COMP - Only 1 spot left -See you guys on the 1st Tuesday in December ! The club will be open right up to Christmas eve this year - Saturday squad as normal - Then the club will close at 3pm A CHRISTMAS break up party organised by Helen Li - to incldue a visit from Santa -Straight after the Grand Final of Super League on the 11th December- EVERYONE IS WELCOME -- just bring a plate !
KEENAGERS - thanks guys for the spread and your enthusiasm and friendship you displayed to our visitors from Port arlington Keenagers
SEMI FINALS - & were there some upsets- Kenan Erdal turned back the hands of time & dominated Section 2. -Where's Lucas failed to turn up so Bill & Hamish will play in thier first Grand Final. - Helen Pottage did it again at 2 all & Sean O'Sullivan proves his number 1 junior ranking at our club. But the biggest suprise is that the DREAM Team are in a slumber. No guessing that Khiem Luu own his singles. But Mr. 15 played his best match for a long and actually held match point against Khiem. Hai sacked Edward and was the pefect foil for Khien in the Doubles, with Khiem and Hai winning 11/9 in the 5th and deciding set.
22/11/11:Christmas Comp -Starts first Tuesday in December- Only 4 spots left -Enter now. 21/11/11:Christmas Comp -Starts first Tuesday in December- Only 8 spots left -Enter Now
Asian Championships- Winner - Phillip Xiao from New Zealand. No respect award -to the organisers - In walked Sue Choi - + the Sue Seat was taken + her table was being used. tis is the earea sued to 'view sons training/playing matches. -Watch DVD - have the hot drink - Eat the meals + of course it is also ' the office' -read the news paers and do the office work. How dare they steal her space ! No Respect No. 2 -Who has brain washed who ? - A club member now enters the club and loves to talk about our clubs number 1 player. And of course this 'number 1 player ? loves to be spoken about. Louis Lu now wants everyone to know that he is the clubs number 1 player. 19/11/11:TABLE TENNIS VEGAS ! Do the lights ever go out ? - 27 people on the courts for the Friday night special . -The 9-30pm start attracted some new players from the other side of town. -Back to normal on Saturday the 26th November 18/11/11:CLUB PENNANT RANKING POINTS - been updated and are on the White Board -If you have played a pennat match this year your names is on display
THE TOP 20 in order are - 1-CRAIG- 547 pts- 2- KHIEM LUU - 527 - 3-DUNC 15 - 511 - 4- MICHAEL HUANG - 500.5 5- BE PHU - 434.5 17/11/11:STILL 10 SPARE SPOTS FOR CHRISTMAS COMP -Starting first Tuesday in December. Daniel was under instructions to finish his matches early. Dad did not want to be stuck at the club all night. Daniel did his bit but had to wait around- Dad was now on court 3 belting balls around, so the early departure was put on hold. 16/11/11:CHECK THIS OUT -from the great night organised by Ping Skills
TUESDAY PENNANT - Finals next week - How about our player who hangs around every Monday night near the canteen as he can't go home until his wife's televsion shows are finished. It was not that many years ago that he had to be home at a certain time ! So he used to be in trouble coming home late- Adolf now cops it if he comes home early Latest Gold Medalist- from overseas- winner of the 2011 Boat Bash- Mr Dancing man on a cruise that had a Table Tennis tournament. -And he is proudly displaying his Gold Medal ! Met young Jakob who has been with our Saturday squad for the past 3 weeks. After studying me he come up with ' Are you the guy wo works at Coburg. Some one knew the rain was coming- Peter P walked onto the court armed with an umbrella. Christmas Comp- Only 14 more places left -make it 10 ! This friday nights special training - Please pre book if you would like to join in - 9-30pm to 11-15pm Only $8 p.p.
15/11/11:the Jack n John show rolled into the club tonight- All last year it was Patto who had to buy from the canteen as Jack can only beat one player- Patto! OK Nick you win !- Yes it was I who said ' some one I know bumped into you in Geelong ? -It was Craig ! 14/11/11:LATEST UP DATE FROM TRENT - A local tournament ? -Large field where Trent can only play 2 events. He has ranking of around 900 (in France) & gains a max of 30 points in tournaments/league matches for Montpellier. Trents event starts at 1pm - first match is at 6pm - 2 x 14 year olds -followed by a good win over an Indian player- 1/4 finals loses to his training partenr ranked no 30 in France - but he has wins over Ma Lin & Samsonav to his name- former Super League player from China who plaed league is Sweded and now no 1 division in France. Chen Jian is a very good player who is considered a world top 50 player. So 50 Euros for his effort their then onto his next event - for players ranked outside the top 500 -Some good wins - Does not drop a set - matches finished at 2-45 am and 200 Euros in the pocket ! FRIDAY NIGHT TRAINING - Special time as a replacement for the Saturday squad- 9-30pm to 11-15pm -Normal Friday squad- 6-15 to 8 pm will still be conducted. DONT FORGET CLUB CLOSED FOR GENERAL PLAY NEXT WEEKEND DUE TO ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 12 players booked in - Coaches -Brian Berry- David Kumar- Earn Chew -Duncan 15 & Percy Lu Got some great clothes on the rack for Super league- Money raised goes towards the players in Super League -2011/12. FINAL ROUND of Super League 2011- Highlights. (thanks to Danny & Warren for helping out ) Craigs win over Khiem - Haydens win over Danh-Percys return to form with wins over Brian and Be Phu - Earns match with Danny & who will ever forget Jim Ks form to deafeat Duncan. SO IT IS BRING ON THE FINALS - DEC 4- Dunc & Earn to play Karen & Jim - Craig & Michael vs Brian & Be Phu- & a play off for 5 & 6 - where Percy will play Khiem. GRAND FINAL ON THE 11TH DECEMBER Stirred the pot with the members/players with the Double initial name. We have -A.A. - 3 X B.Bs - 2 x C.C.s -2x L.L.s- 2 x M.M S -P.P.- G.G.-K.K.-S.S. for starters- Think of others ? drop me a note 12/11/11:FINAL ROUND - SUPER LEAGUE tomorrow- Mustang has run out of fuel ! Who will replace him ? We have heaps of Double initials in this club- 3 B B's - an A A - -C C - & Fiery 15- But tomorrow we welcome the great W.W. to partner Craig. SATURDAY SQUAD - Another 44 players & 8 coaches/hitting parnters -the Place was Buzzing.
Then it was WAR - Another LL classic - Very quiet -then South Side burst into the lead. Final result - SOUTH SIDE lead 2/nil series 7.
Hey guys, Collin here sneaking in while Bruce isn't looking, shhh, don't tell him! Just want to quickly point out there is live streaming of world events from the ITTF web site as well as being able to watch many many previous matches. The Mens world cup is on currently. Here's the link http://www.ittf.com/ittv/ Enjoy! 11/11/11:REMEMBERANCE DAY - Nice ceremony performed by Greg during the Keenagers at 11am. Remember guys next weekend - 19-20 club is closed for normal activities due to the Asian championships. A special training on Friday night 9-30pm to 11-15pm - please pre book so we know how many coaches to book So very sorry guys - all spots taken for next Season starting in February All you can do now is pop into the club give us your name and number- In January i will be ringing every player who nominated to play . If they no longer wish to play - then who ever has their name in my book will be offered the spare spots.
CHRISTMAS Comp still have a few vacant places. 10/11/11:sorry guys -LESS THAN 10 PLACES LEFT FOR SUMMER COMPETITION & some very good players/long time members will miss out ! The storm hit Coburg last night and William's dad rushed in to take him home as 100kmh winds were in the area. So Williams matches were rushed through but he still had to wait. Dad was now on a table having a hit ! We are pleased to announce that the hall is also still standing, having survived the storm Another 'storm' this time in the hall- Eric J after playing a match - 'she's an energizer bunny ' Never stops jumping around. No prizes for guessing who he was talking about, Ms Li.
Grand parents ? aren't they great ! -But surely this is 'one out of the box.' - Kerry from Albury- Brings 2 of his nearly a Duncan' number of Grand Kids to Coburg on a regular basis on a Saturday. Up at 4am to catch the train to Southern Cross. -then the train to Batman - the 10 minute walk to our centre in time for Saturday training. Private coaching afterwards for the 2 girls, before catching the train back to Albury. Should get home before midnight. -Actually they have to as Kerry has to get in the car and pick up another grand kid who works late in the evening on Saturday nights. All of this yet our thoughts are with Jordan & Tia's dad. He has spent the 12 months a year in Darwin & Afghanastan, as one of our soldiers representing our country. Leaves me kinda speechless ! 9/11/11:PENNANT ENTRY TIME -2012 Summer Pennant- Taking Entries now ! -Commences 7th February- Final Round - 10th April Already 55 people have entered and we are only taking 72 names. ENTER NOW. - Christmas Comp - not many spots left ! ENTER NOW 4/11/11:ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS - 19/20 NOVEMBER - No Saturday squad and club not open to members or the public for the weekend. BUT FOR ONE WEEK ONLY - SATURDAY SQUAD moves to LATE friday night. -the 18th November- 9-30pm to 11-15pm -$8 pp but if you are interested - Better book in as I wont be hiring coaches unless we have numbers. Duncan Craig Percy & I will be coaching- Numbers will decide if we bring in extra coaches ! Tuesday morning - 22nd November- Allan Evans from the Port Arlington Keeanger group will bring a dozen of their members to our club to join the Keenagers for the day. Hopefully a good number of our past and present players will be in attendance. Quick up date on Trent in Montpellier- Rd 1 He won his 3 matches and team won ! Rd 2 Trent won 2 out of 3 and lost the Doubles -Team lost 10/8 THE SQUAD today - Saturday training - 46 players - 27 juniors. L.L. had his shirt on upside down according to Catisia - Well it was inside out & did not match his Aussie shorts - Aussie cricket team shorts. But still better attire than his out dated 3 Greg Norman shirts, which he claims are fashionable - Out dated and disgusting says the daughter. Don't worry Lawrence - Sunday week SUPER LEAGUE final round and some great Table Tennis clothes will be on sale ! But wasn't Lawrence laughing at the end of WAR - he stepped down as Captain for the new series -threw Percy into the hot chair ! - & was not saying too much when the South Side trailed by 50 + points. Then David Brand was a late entry for his first game of WAR. It was about the time that Jim said to 'the Doc' 55 points up and we have lost from this position before. Also at that time Lawrence declared that the North side are in trouble as they were only 55 points in front. The South side started winning some points -Lawrence started making some noise -even considering taking over the Captancy once the South side got on a roll. SOUTH SIDE NOW LEAD SERIES 7 - 1 nil. - And how about the new BIG POINT - each game -the first time 2 of the top players meet -not only do they win 10 points for their team - the opposition team have to do a push up as a penalty ! -Todays clash -Craig vs Jim ! -Craig serves a fault . SATURDAY SQUAD - Percy- 15- Train & the Doc - Plenty of great coaching from 10am -Cost is only $12.oo and open to everyone. Friday Nights training - on the improve. Plenty of students with Mr Miao and Percy helping Duncan -6-15pm next Friday - only $8 to improve your skill level. AL - Al oish - A Lois - Owl Eyes - & even Alois. - the 2011 Club Hall of Fame member now has his Table Tennis story printed for public viewing underenath his picture on the Clubs Hall of Fame wall. 3/11/11:Our own PHIL SMITH - has launched his own Web Site with the aim of promoting Table Tennis in Australia -check out pbsmick.com 2/11/11:Dave/Chris K had his hands full with the opponents in the Cup day Round Robin. But he was distracted by the pretty little thing in the Pink tee shirt. that is until it turned around and it was Percy in the Pink shirt. Don't forget to listen to Biagio talking Table Tennis FM 98.9 - 8am -the Prince of Ping Pong ! 1/11/11:MELBOURNE CUP CHALLENGE -13 players in the Round Robin - Percy arrives late but is quicky to get into top form. Then 15 joins in but narrowly misses out on playing in the Final. -Percy too good in the final - But Chrysler did well to make the Final
31/10/11:CHRISTMAS COMPETITION - Already have over 25 entries- Can only accept 54 players - TIME TO ENTER NOW ! SUPER LEAGUE -thanks to those who attended the 2nd last round of this series. Congratulations to those who got some great clothes at very cheap prices. The Matches ? Some great efforts - Some big wins - & the Finals places are now assured.
WIZARDS def THUNDER STRUCk - 5/2- EARN def Percy in 4. Danh & Duncan win the Doubles 19/17 in the 5th More results and next round matches will be in the News Section of this web site. We dont encourage gambling - but it has been pointed out the the favourite for this years Cup has drawn barrier 15. 28/10/11:SUPER LEAGUE - 2nd last round of the 2011 Series- 4-30pm. Brian vs Liao - Danny Semmler vs Michael & Craig- & Earn vs Percy. Some great items to Auctioned off- Aussie team clothing - with all proceeds going towards the running of Super League FINAL MATCH IN THIS SERIES OF WAR - South Side again wins -the 6 players who attended the most matches in this Series will have their names on the Shield in the near future. - Percy- Salman- Zeeshan-Craig- Daniel & Brandon. SATURDAY SQUAD- 30 juniors added to the 15 seniors - Mixed in with the 8 coaches. -THE SATURDAY SQUAD is going well . COBURG IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS NEW TECHNICAL COACH - He will be on display at the Saturday Squad. (Don't know if we will see him at WAR though) Check this out for a resume ! - Professional coach for 40 years- Pro table tennis players 14 year prior to coaching - He Bei state player- Chinese National Team player- TianJin State team Head Coach -Which was the National Champion State at that time- Polish National team Coach - Australian Team technique Consultant & Coach of Taiwan High School Games Team Champion. -Welcome to the Saturday Squad coaching panel- Mr. CANG SHENG MIAO... MELBOURNE CUP DAY -Open 9 to 12 noon for Keenagers- then again 6-30 pn for ROUND ROBIN $2 ENTRY - 2 x divisions 98.9 FM radio- Every Saturday from 8am- Rocky- Alias Biagio will on the radio and he plans to talk a lot about Table Tennis at Coburg. SUPER LEAGUE this Sunday - Roll up - 4-30pm Free Entry and heaps of stuff to be auctioned ! And some great matches to be played.
26/10/11:CHRISTMAS COMP ENTRIES- Enter via the net ! 3 player teams - 2 players play 2 x singles and 1 doubles- Player no 3 plays 2 Doubles and 1 singles
Melbourne Cup Night - 7 pm to 9-30pm - Non Stop round Robin Matches - Only $2 entry -2 divisions - entry money used as Prize Money. COBURGS FIRST STREAKER ? well nearly- Turned the lights off in the back toilets- Left Ziggy stranded- in the shower- Lucky he found the towell. Was able to sneak out and ask that the lights be turned back on ! SUPER LEAGUE THIS SUNDAY 4-30 pm free entry ! New Primorac blade - guess the score Michael Huang vs Danny Semmler- How many games ? score in the last game they play . Lots of good stuff to be auctioned - Money raised goes towards running the Super League ! Check this out ! -Might have to use the English translator though http://www.montpelliertennisdetable.com/ 23/10/11:MELBOURNE CUP day -OPEN 9 AM for the Keenagers group. re Open 6-30pm for a ROUND ROBIN - 2 x divisions. $5 to enter
Christmas Comp ? -Entries coming in quickly- enter now before it is too late Biagio is coming to radio -Saturday mornings - 8am on FM 98.9 First day of a week of School Zone finals- 5 regulars to our Saturday squad in action -1 Thursday nighter and a teacher who is a regular pennant player
22/10/11:CAN YOU BELIEVE IT ? - TAKING ENTRIES NOW FOR THE CHRISTMAS COMP - Only 54 players can be accepted. TUESDAY NIGHTs- Great Saturday squad- Karens last Saturday for a month as she heads off to Singapore for the World cup
Led her team to another great victory in WAR- North side travelling well - the Earn-15-Jim & Miao all lost points in rapid succession. Chai cost his team a penalty point . ONE WEEK UNTIL THE 4TH ROUND OF SUPER LEAGUE- Large crowds this series- Hope to see a crowd in attendance next Sunday -4-30pm start.
21/10/11:Miao and Duncan taking tonights training group at 6-15pm to 8pm -Cost is $8 per person
NEXT TRAINING CAMP -late January - Monday 23rd to Friday 27th. -12-30 to 4pm. Includes training on Australia day.
AUSTRALIA DAY CHALLENGE -the Annual Non stop challenge - Section 2 -Wednesday night the 25th Janaury -Open Grade Australia day starting at 6-30 pm 20/10/11:Karen & the Train going like Bats out of Hell! - Karens 'Ohhs and Ahs' though were drowned out by the other Ms Li on the next court- while hitting with the Pres. -the noise machine. At the end of the session, the Train was stranded -Could not move- flat tyres & no fuel in the tank . Wait till the morning, as then he will find out what real pain is 19/10/11:Next Tuesday- He is back -David Brand will play his come back match. More aches & pain come Wednesday morning one suggests. David/Chris -Now a leader in the Lonely Hearts Club is seems- His mate Sully was aksing questions about trying to find his own Ms. Right. Sully might have to wait until his teeth have been replaced. His dog ate his dentures ! 17/10/11:Phil (PBS Mick) Smith- has done some great articles with Table Tennis players -He caught up with Trent -just before he departs for France for 3 1/2 months playing and training. the interview can be found at - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU63W-QEvSE 16/10/11:TAXI TOM TO 15- You should not have to pay memberships fees here ! -But pay Board instead as you live here. AARAV 2 1/2 years old and obviously knew little about Craig. Wandered onto court 2 and walked under Craigs bat as he was playing a back hand. I don't think he would get away with it by the time he is 3 as there was not too much clearance at all. THE LITTLE TRAIN !- aka Dom or Dom Dom - Only has a nic name at Coburg ttc. OK kid we can fix that. ! AWD squad today - wonder if the injured 'Rocky' has recovered from last Sundays mysterious injury which had him missing the training. This illness strickes once a year in October. The BATHHURST BACK -keeps you stuck in a chair and glued to the television. Similar to the Grand Final groin, where you cant walk any where for the whole day. SUPER LEAGUE 2nd last round -October the 30. Danny Semmler joins the comp -Watch out Mustang & Craigo
RECORDS CONTINUE TO TUMBLE - Saturday Squad- 26 Juniors at the squad yesterday. WAR- a marvellous battle- eventually won by South Side to claim the series. only 2 more rounds left and now the battle to see which 6 players have attended the most matches this series to have their names on the Shield Percy & Brandon Lay -No problems - Daniel B & Salman should be OK - Dave K- Craig & Lily -just ahead of Zeeshan- Hayden & Harry Luo. Just who will make it ? 15/10/11:We are tracking down a former Victorian ladies country champion. Monny Monny ! is in the area. Hope to have Monica Porter visit us in the near future. Keenager -kath - Has a display of her art -157 Sydney rd Brunswick- In between the Town Hall & Burnswick rd. Keenagers collect plastic bottles and Kath turns them into wonderful shapes. Well worth a look.
Friday Night coaching. Duncan Craig & Percy took the students, who all went away very happy. More of the same 6-15pm next Friday night _All welcome 14/10/11:A major disruption last night. the loud BANG follwed by - all courts stopped play & all players stood as one and applauded and whistled- Every barrier between the front 6 courts were flattened and laying on the floor. The Octopus- Arms and legs everywhere -Yes ! Ken was the clumsy clot 13/10/11:FRIDAY NIGHT COACHING RESUMES THIS FRIDAY - And joining Duncan is Craig & Percy- 6-15pm start and only $8 Rd 3 Super League results have been added to the 'Pennant player of the Year award'. - Karen & Jim jupm over 10 places on the ladder- Percy jumps 20 places to 65 and Brian goes from 165 to 122.- Craig & Michael have passed Duncan 15 but Khiem is still the leader 12/10/11:Schools champ today -Darcie won her section & Dillon was runner up -Well done guys. SUPER LEAGUE - Karen - Jim and Hayden on top of the ladder with 2 ournds to go- Michael -Craig and Catisia are 2nd. In the individual awards- Karen leads but she misses the next 2 rounds and will be replaced by Danny Semmler. Earn & Percy are next in line. Salman leads the junior section . NEXT ROUND IS ON SUNDAY 30th October. Take a bow Dave B- your honesty is to be admired. On the subject of David -Ibrahim fronts the counter and says 'Terry is a nice man and a good player' - the man I played who was hitting with the old man with glasses (that was our club legend with his photo on the hall of fame wall) So now we have Dave'Chris and a Dave /Terry. 8/10/11:SUPER LEAGUE ROUND 3 - Last round for 3 weeks & what a match up - Khiem vs Karen -Some good items up for auction 4-30pm start and entry is free. SATURDAY SQUAD- 51 players- 29 juniors - 11 female players- THE JOINT IS JUMPING !
WAR-South Side a good match- Now leading 10/7 so surely they will win one of the next 3 weeks to win the Series. But how about the effort of Capt. L.L. ( lovely lawrence) - tried hard to recruit Daniel to South Side for the big match- join South side he said' i am the captain ! 'My name is on the shield ' -he said while pointing to the Shield for Pennant from the 80's. Not the quite the WAR shield mate- time to check the blinkers ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Peter J - All was quiet until the Coburg choir -led by choir matsters -Lim & Tweed roke into song. A choir of 60 singers -with not one voice in key. 7/10/11:P I N G P O N G P O W E R - Coming Soon - New juniors to our Thursday night and/or the Friday night coaching with Miao Miao will get the first session free. Attend another 2 sessions and recieve a new Bat. Thanks to MORELAND Council for their help with this program. FINAL DAY OF THE TRAINING CAMP - Not too late to enter- Just roll up to the club by 12-30pm. $20 for the day -Coaches today include Duncan-Craig & Karen Li Pat the Possum entered the building last night the same time as the Media Magnet Chris Y walked through the front door. As expected says '15'. Possums have been known to read the news papers. -Looks like Possum poo all over the centre this morning. 6/10/11:Day 4 of the training camp -Coaching panel includes - Miao & Karen - Craig- Percy. While Richard will be doing the looping away from the table session
David B had to borrow a bat last night to play some ping pong. His partner locked him out of the house ! Nothing more sinister than the hose key was lost. Wonder where they slept last night ? 4/10/11:TRAINING GROUP GOING 'GANG BUSTERS' Brian, Karen & Craig leading the charge -Syd-Dillon & Darcie among the group of players training hard -Tomorrow (Wednesday)-MIAO MIAO joins the coaching Panel- Thursday & Friday Percy will be one of the coaches ROUND ROBIN TONIGHT - 7-15pm Start -$2 entry HOLIDAY CAMP - 25 students -Noel Hynes bought in 4 grand kids and assisted with the training- then went home and joined Earns club- A nana nap before returing for a hit during the night session at the club. Monday night and Pete could not play on his beloved court 1 -so onto court 3- until court 1 become vacant - then pick up everything and - move 2 courts south wards. Day 2 of the traininig camp -everyone wlecome - $20 - Karen & Craig will again will be coaching. 3/10/11:DAY 1 OF SCHOOL CAMP = $20 per student -Coaches today include KAREN LI & BRIAN BERRY - 12-30 to 4pm -Everyone is welcome GREAT DAY FOR THE CLUB TODAY - Super League round 3- We welcomed the Mayor Mr Oscar Yildez- TTVs CEO- Ms Anne King - our sponsors Pistol Pete- Lawrence & Rob & Andrea from Affordable tt. CJ from CJ prints who do our tee shirts- the Vets were well represented with Pam Tait, Joan, Prisca, Margaret Mulcahy & King Eddie Keung in the audience. Collin was selling the shirts on offer, Angelo was umpiring, Phil Smith was every where with his camera - Biagio and Taxi Tom gave us a demo & we had a lot of new faces in the audience.
The Table Tennis was great. Earn's great come from behind win, Karens classic match with Percy & has Michael Huang ever played better ? -More results in the Pennant secton of this web site. Taxi Tom - makes his noisy entrance into the club which was full of people. Screams out - I don't know who this chick is ? -Err Mick this is Anne TTVs new CEO to which Anne added- Hi I'm the new chick! Len Bergemann, Club Vice President & Life member, took control of Anne's phone, so that he could speak to the CEOs mother in law, who used to live 2 doors from him. He also scored bonus points as he and Anne both attended the same Primary School & both were School Captains albeit in different eras's Earlier in the day, during the AWD training it was Rocky who rolled up late- Instead of being early, he fell victim to the Day light savings change over- Then refused to enter the hall until the Rocky theme was blasting through the speaker system.
2/10/11:SUPER LEAGUE Round 2 today - 4-30pm - Percy vs Karen -It will be great- the Mayor plans to visit- the new CEO of TTv and Biagio will pop in to say hi ! SATURDAY SQUAD- 30 enthusiasts fro the training. Trent joined the squad- But now it isBon Voyage -& Look out France here he comes- See you next February ! WAR- great win to North side and they are back in the Series -Only trail 7/9 - Come back Lawrence says the South side.
30/9/11:A GREAT DAY IN THE CLUBS HISTORY = WELL DONE KEENAGERS. - 19 Keenagers from Albury arrvied- Food galore ! -Keith sang a couple of songs. Bill Mac grabbed the nearest lady and off they waltzed. John Appel was not so lucky- Elven grabeed him but in true 'dancers tradition' John quickly took the lead. Next year we will pay the Albury group a return visit. TRENT - Will be training tonight & maybe play a match or 2 against our guys. -TOMORROW - training with Karen before the squad. Then Coaching with the squad. SATURDAY NIGHT - Coburg's Pizza shop (just up the road) join us at 6-30pm and join us for dinner and a farewell to Trent. He wont be back until the Olympic qualifying tournament n February. -TRAINING & PLAYING IN FRANCE from October- World Cup in national team in Germany in November- Back to France - January- Stop in China to complete his training, for a few days on his way back home. CRAIGS FUNCTION ON SUNDAY WEEK HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Many thanks to shose who already had offered dontations of gifts and help run the event. TODAY - Albury Keenagers are in town- tonight we will see Trent training - SATURDAY morning -Trent and Karen will be training hard from 8-30 in the morning - then both will coach at this weeks Saturday squad. 29/9/11:FIRST OF THE TRENT KAREN TRAINING SESSIONS- After 90 minutes of training hard Karen scream out - 'I hate to miss' -I wish more of our players had the same attitude. TRENT will be coaching at the Saturday squad. But before hand if you come in edarly, again Karen and Trent will be belting balls at each other. HOLIDAY TRAINING CAMP NEXT WEEK - Coaches to include -Percy -Craig- Karen -Brian Berry on various days -$20 per day -Session starts 12-30 every day next week SUPER LEAGUE this coming Sunday -rd 2 Commences at 4-30pm -A group of us will be going to a Chinese Restaurant after the big event. Please let us know if you would like to join us for dinner -We have to book the tables. Some good results filtering through from the Australian Junior championships. Check out the TTV web site for more information
28/9/11:Super League - Rd 3 on the 9th October -A special event to follow -CRAIG is going to France for training - We need to help him raise some funds for the training. A 2 hour function that will include Auctions & Other things of interest. THE ROUND ROBIN - Jim gives Tas the run down of the rules for the matches. Trouble was that it was Tas's 9th match for the night- Some how we guees he might have known the rules by this stage of the night.
It was like a Formula 1 car race- Everybody got out of the starting blocks quickly but one by one the DNF tag was attached to their name Good job by Liao to win with Mick Tomlinson runner up (more results in the pennant secton of this web site) 27/9/11:DONT FORGET - NO PENNANT next 2 weeks -due to School Holidays - BUT Non Stop Round Robin Matches - next 2 Tuesdays for those who want a hit - or those who forget there is no matches- 7-15pm start tonight - 9-30pm finish -Same next Tuesday A NEW RECORD HAS BEEN SET BY 'the DOC '. M.D. was in the car park on Sunday night with Robert Rapid Yack - Alias the Talking Trewin. Boy guys share the record -It was 9-30pm when we interupted them & the club closes at 6pm. First off Peter joined in then he left and Akram took over. Our duo then took of and walked to Preston -The Doc wheeling his bike. It seems that by 11-30 enough words had been spoken so Maurice jumped on the treadly and rode home. The Melbourne Times were taking some photos at the club today. Look out in next weeks issue for some info on our club. SUPER LEAGUE -Rd 2 this Sunday - 4-30pm - The Mayor plans to pop in as does the new CEO (Anne King) of Table Tennis Victoria. Rd 3 is on Sunday October the 9th and a big event is being planned immediately after the conclusion of Super Leauge on this day.
GOING BANANAS IN PYJAMAS -who else but Helen ? -Wandered over to the club on Sunday morning - -Got to the front door and saw that the club was packed -Would not enter the building. I wonder if it had something to do with the fact that she was still in her PJ's ?
Phil Smith -Well done. Great to see David Brand back having a hit last night. His form was good so watch out pennant players. Lose form and 'the Brand will be back !' 26/9/11:A BIG WEEKEND FOR COBURG PLAYERS/COBURG CLUB
Australian Junior Championships have commenced in Sydney -Already some good results from some of our players/members. Veterans teams matches played at the club -Coburg players included -Jim-Prisca- Chrissy-Deniz-Kay-Louise-Helen-Abdul-Dancing Donlon-Craig (2nd year in a row he played the veterans event) -Great to see long time member Roy Cintolo also playing. A GREAT EVENT with lots of top players In the afternoon it was off to Trentham for the annual challenge- A great event & fabulous to have a big group of us have dinner together afterwards- even if the local pub would not let us in so it was off to a Pizza place -eating out of the cardboard boxes. Sue Wu promises a bit more up market next Sunday after Super League as she is booking a Chinese restaurant for a group of us.
THE MATCHES - Craig was in top form -Steve Han had a great time and spent more time taking photos -running up and down the main street - than he did on court. Allan Dunn played as well as he has for year. Adbul as expected was the last player still hitting, Kay's pimply bat caused havoc- Pol L- is now looping quite hard -Allan Davo was tired after his drive so couldn't repeat his heroics from last year, but did win a couple of matches. Louise had the crash of the day. A hard way to get 2 guys to pick her up. She was hobbling very gingerly by the end of the day, but still won heaps of matches. Shaun & Mark P won matches but were upstaged by their dynamice team mates Eric & Daniel who both had to put up with the ultimate insult -Play Doubles with rather nervous partners. Their parents. Sue got very shaky near the end- a fault- a couple of unforced errors and a partner having plenty to say. But a big back hand on match point by Eric and they waltzed away happy (well sort of ) Overall a great day -Wonderful hospitality. Everyone from both teams enjoyed the afternoon. Congratulations to all players/organisers from both teams -especially Jeeny White from Trentham as it could not have happended with out her input & well done to our player of the day POL LIWANAG 24/9/11:A BIG DAY AT THE CLUB - In the morning a Veterans team tournament as a lead up to the Nationals - 1pm club open as normal but 12 warriors are off to Trentham to represent the club.- Craig better be on his game -his 3 team mates are a bit old and fragile . WAR - No Lawrence and didn't it show - EARN & JIM were on fire (Earn wants to be quoted - 'I liked WAR today -I did not lose a point') which meant the capt. Ms Jones did not send Jim & Earn away from the court to make a cuppa ! Things did not go wrong for North side as the capt also pointed out that Dancing man was also missing and the Cat was not on the opposition team. A big win to North side but they still trail - 9/6. NEXT SATURDAY - TRENT WILL JOIN THE COACHING GROUP. ! Last chance to see him and train with him before he heads off to China, France & Germany to play for a few months. HOLDIAY TRAINING CAMP - Enter now - Monday the 3rd October to Friday 7th October- 12-30pm to 4pm every day COACHES - Karen Li (all 5 days) Brian Berry 2 days - Percy Lu 2 days- Duncan 15 -2 days.- Other coaches to include Gordon & Craig. 23/9/11:Thanks to Steve Han and Allan Dunne who will play against Trenthan. Saturday squad- Again we have Miao & Karen coaching -WAR will be a beauty. Jim says he is in peak form ! 22/9/11:OK GUYS - a call to arms ! Coburg is a very strong club - 150 + members - But I need 2 more players to come to TRENTHAM with us on Sunday- Departing the club at 1/4 to 2. -Collin & Gordon cannot play - Please contact me if you would like to come with us -it is a great afternoon of fun and table tennis This Sunday see a Veterans tournament in the morning at the centre - It will be completed by 1pm & the club will run as normal in the afternoon - But 12 players will be representing Coburg in the annual challenge against Trenthan. Friday week - 18 KEENAGERS from Albury will make the long trek just to have a hit with our group. NO COACHING that morning as All of our tables will be full. Lets see as many of our Keenagers as possible at the club on the 30th of September
21/9/11:SOME FINE EFFORTS IN PENNANT - Round 2- Jim Kilderry played very well and won both of his matches. Craig defeated Khiem and Liao beat Dunc 15. No Pennant for the next 2 weeks. - Round Robin matches with cash prize money will be held on the next 2 Tuesday evenings. Less than 2 weeks until the School Holiday training camp -Entries available at the club or via the net. Confirmed coaches are KAREN LI & PERCY WEI Other coaches will be named in the near future. Jim K rolled up to the club and asked' who am I tonight ?' S'pose that is better than Helen P who has been coming to the club for over 30 years. She got lost coming to the club from the city. & back to Jim - He recently asked an Hong Kong player his name. The gentleman wrote his name on his palm for Jim to read - In Chinese of course.
19/9/11:CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS -Abdul- Kaunain & Phil Smith played the most matches -DANH umpired the most. Shaun OS and Mike D. Lobbed the most -Percy hit the most f/h winners - The Super match was our best one yet ! Who could forget Jim saving match point with a back hand smash! -Chrrisy J & Craig tied for handing out the most match cards. -Phil S played the most 5 setters. Taxi T om made the most noise. Abdul had the wettest shirt -Kay served the best serve of the tournament. A clean ace to Brian Berry. Most common name ? Plenty of Lims & Chris's - even Dave K's entry said Chris. Least matches - John Zhang- entered one event and was no 1 seed in section 5 which gave him a first round bye- to the 1/4 finals. Quote of the day - Dave K- end of matches - 'i can't go -I can't even stand up'.
WELL DONE PERCY LU - Back to Back titles & combining with Michael Huang to win the Open Doubles. More results from the Championships can be found in the Pennant section. Noel Hynes knew he was having a good tournament by simply looking at the clock. 'It is nearly 3pm, yet I am normally home by 11am. Has anyone noticed the Duncan 15 - 1 hour free coaching vouchers floating around. Rumour has it that he posted them everywhere just to gain some attention ! Even Percy has a voucher !
18/9/11:BIT OF A BUSY WEEKEND AT THE CLUB ? You bet cha -Saturday Squad- 3 records set on the one day- Our most ever Players- 49
The highlight of the day -PAMMY TAIT. - Playing Doubles with our own LILY. the grade 6 student asked Pam who just might have won more Doubles titles than any other Aussie in our sports history, & a World Masters Doubles title to boot, 'Do you know the rules of Doubles ? ' LAWRENCE asked for 2 fill ins for his team for Tuesday week. 'Now L.L.- Who typed out the draw ?' I did. 'very observant. Tuesday week has no matches being played because of the school holidays !
16/9/11:CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS this coming Sunday . 57 entries -Open Singles - Top 8 Seeds have byes - 1-Brian Berry-2-Wei Percy Lu 3-Michael Huang -4-Craig Carter The other events start at 10-30am & some at 11am - DRAWS WILL BE ON DISPLAY SATURDAY AFTERNOON - SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP - 12-30pm to 4pm MONDAY 3rd October to FRIDAY 7th -COST IS $20 Per Day Per Student -FORMS AVAILABLE FROM THE CLUB TOINIGHT. SPRING PENNANT results - Great job done by David Brand - Sections 1 7 2 are up and running - Check Out - http://www.insports.com.au/ttv/coburg/
14/9/11:Latest State rankings are out- David Brand has been working overtime for the club -Entering results for Section 1. Who is offering to put up their hands to do their respective grade ? GOOD OLD TAXI TOM ! How old is that kid ? He is 14 (Hayden C) Geez ! he is taller than me ! -Hang on Mick - My good lady had the same problem with Craig & Trent by the time they were 10.
13/9/11:2011 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS- NO Karen- NO Khiem - NO Dave Brand -NO Earn -NO Trent -NO Les M- No Be Phu A good draw that has seen a lot more entries - My tip ? B Brian -Liao as the Smokey. SUPER LEAGUE OCTOBER 2ND -4-30pm - We will welcome the new CEO of Table Tennis Victoria to the club & the Mayor of Moreland - free entry to spectators 2nd time in 2 seasons -Dave K rolls up on the night he has a bye ! to think we gave him the bye in rd 1 as he is easy to contact and to inform that their team has the bye. 11/9/11:Earn Chews train is gathering passengers. It seems that most Saturdays after training, the great one sits on the couch and has a 'Nana Nap'-I for one am a member of this club & now Syd confesses that when he gets home and finds the couch, it is shut eye time. Lawrence does not even make it home some times as he sneaks a kip at the club on a Saturday afternoon. Just who is also a member ? and is willing to own up ? 10/9/11:W A R -Big win to South side and wasn't Mr. L.L.L.L.L.L.L (Lovely, Likeable, Limping Loose Lips Lawrence Lim) Happy. Not sure that he won any points, but it is the team that matters- South side now lead 8 wins to 5. HAPPY BIRHTDAY TRENT (tomorrow) -What a gift - Australian closed Semi Final against William Henzell.
CLUB CHAMPIONSIHPS - Brian Berry has entered and will play Doubles with one of his many sparring partners Liao.
ROUND 2 OF SUPER LEAGUE -2ND OCTOBER- The Mayor of Coburg Mr. Oscar Yildez will be in attendance. Just hope we have plenty of spectators as well. 9/9/11:Another new member? CONGRATULATIONS SRAVANTI & SRIKANTH - A baby girl. - Mum is fine -Dads feet have not touched the ground .
8/9/11:SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP -register now ! -We can only book coaches once we know number of students WAR -this Saturday - Watch out for the North side- Ms Jones means business. -Jim will be back replacing the Train as the teams no 1 player. I Pong Robots with nets - I have 3 for sale at the club- Contact me quickly if you would like to purchase one TRENTHAN - 12 players will represent Coburg on Sunday the 25th at Trenthan's table tennis hall. 7/9/11:It has been announced that TABLE TENNIS VICTORIA has a new CEO. On behalf of the Committee and members of Coburg ttc we thank Chris Horwood for his efforts & wish him all the best in the next stage of his career.
GRAND FINALS -there will be a wrap up of the Winter pennant in the Pennant section of this Web Site soon. Section 2 - Great to have Keith Tucker back playing with us again- He joined forces with Nick Bartone and together they won the Premiership. the stand out player for the Winter season was Kaunain M Beg. Section 3 - Danh Nguyen agreed to drop a grade (how many players would do this voluntary ?) He joined up with Edward T and well done guys on the Premiership. Taxi Tom & Sean narrowly failed in their attempt to go back to back. How good is Sean O'Sullivan-Plaza ? -he was ranked number 3 in Victoria in his age group after one year of training. Aussie rules is his sport, but he continues to play tt at Coburg once a week, & he is 30 points clear as the clubs number 1 ranked junior player. Don't know if he will win the junior player of the year award, but we do know he will give 100% effort in every match he plays. Section 4 -Great win to Peter Jacobs (undefeated in this seasons finals series ) & Kal. They just sneaked into the finals, then Cyclone Peter did the damage and Kal mopped up the carnage. The ever consistent Helen and Ed were runners up. Special mention to a Keenager. How good is Phil Marchant ? Leading player in this tough grade currently ranked number 14 on the Clubs Pennant player of the Year award. We will miss him playing next season.
Section 5- Rocky (Biagio) & Bullwinkle (Andrew B) are overseas training in Italy for their delayed G/F appointment with 'the Ladies' Chrissy & Kay. Section 6 - Aslan & Misbah won the G/F even though they missed a month of ping pong due to Ramadan. Some how Garry G. carried Alan Davidson to the Grand Final- The unlucky player -Matty Holmes- Loses 11/9 in the 5th in his last match of the season to a fill in which costs him equal leading player. But well done to Louise on her first Leading Player award. Spring Pennant starts next Tuesday followed by the Christmas comp (yes ! it is coming around quickly) -this Comp will be the first time we have played the Christmas comp on a Tuesday night.
PENNANT PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD ! Khiem Luu continues his dominating run at Coburg. 32 points clear of Duncan 15 who is having his best ever year in competition. Craig -Michael Huang- Chris Yap -Be Phu - are the top 6 players. I don't think anyone could name players 7 to 10 in order.
6/9/11:SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP -register now ! -We can only book coaches once we know number of students I Pong Robots! - I have 3 for sale at the club- Contact me quickly if you would like to purchase one TRENTHAN - Still got room for 2 players -sunday the 25th at Trenthan's table tennis hall. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - A lousy number of entries. Obviously spoil the members with great matches every week in Pennant ever week and things like Super league -Still got some top quality players but a pity the members dont support their own event.
A couple of great quotes from the ladies !
5/9/11:Looks like we missed out for the 2nd week running from being in the local paper- No complaints though as we have articles in for 13 of the past 15 weeks.
LOOKS LIKE WE FINALLY FOUND OUR TIME SLOT FOR SUPER LEAGUE
THE HIGHLIGHTS -(full review in the Pennant section in this web site)
Khiem defeats Chris the Media magnet then gives Percy a flogging like we have never seen before - 11/4 -11/2- 11/8 Craig defeats 15 who in return takes out Mustang. Michael though flogs Earn who in turn beats Craig. THE SHIRTS - Still dont know how Karen got into her shirt ? Danhs shirt a tad big. Couple of spelling errors but overall they look a treat. BRETTS AUSSIE JACKET ? Jon Z got it for $60.oo NEXT SUPER LEAGUE Sunday 2nd October -4.30 pm - Can't wait for it to happen - round 2 and Karen plays Percy - Earn takes on Brian. FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 8pm - KAREN & MIAO to play Craig & Trent. Followed by KAREN VS TRENT best of 7 sets. 4/9/11:Sorry to report that todays Veterans Fun days cancelled BUT SUPER LEAGUE 4-30 pm PROMISES TO BE OUR BEST ONE YET
the Tee Shirts-- lets just say Karen better be on a diet and Danh ? -Start eating the Ice Cream & Chocolates now !
KEENAGERS NIGHT OUT - A great turn up of over 30 members & family & friends- Sorry that tony Mac was ill and unable to attend TRENT - big news regarding his lead up to the nationals - over 3 months in France -playing league and training and 2 weeks in China on the way home. But he will now visit Coburg in the near future for a few days- Ms Awesome & Trent will be playing some feature matches and training together
TOURNAMENT IN SYDNEY yesterday- Trent won in 3 tight sets over Sally (who has the best back hand I have ever seen) then NSW no 1 Lee in the final. Onlny 2nd Trent has beaten lee but his best EVER win in Sydney ! His reward for winning ? A cool $500 ! 3/9/11:Australian teams named for Novembers World Cup in Germany -Jian and Miao in the ladies & Trent made the mens team.
Craig thought he would do some training with the I Pong robot ! -Set it ujp then spent the next 15 minutes picking up balls as the Keenagers took over the machine. 2/9/11:SATURDAY SQUAD - Brian Berry & Karen. -FRIDAY NIGHT - Squad starts at 6-15pm SUNDAY - 4-30pm ROUND 1 OF SUPER LEAGUE Silent Aucton for Australian team jacket closes 5pm on Sunday -Leading bid is only $50 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS- 18th September- Closed closed all day to ther activities-- Still time to enter ! September 25th. -We still require some players to join us in Trentham. 3pm start with country hospitality at its finest. 1/9/11:SPRING TIME IN MELBOURNE -Maybe a touch of Spring fever as the honorary team Capt of the Dream Team, is very confident that the Mustang and 15 can take the Grand Final against Devil & the Hyena. Opposition coach, 'the radio station' says that the Devil will bring his A game to the court next Tuesday night. SATURDAY - training sqaud- and Brian Berry & Karen Li join Earn, Percy & the others. 10 am to 1-30pm only $12 and everyone is welcome. SUNDAY - VETERANS FUN day has been cancelled ! -but dont forget that at 4-30pm the club will be bursting at the seams as Round 1 of Super league hits the club- Brian B vs Karen Li- Percy vs Khiem & Michael and Earn go head to head. Earn is still upset that 'the fighting flea' still gets top billing over him! SPECIAL SUPER LEAGUE DEAL - PEACE bats with Nova rubbers on sale for only $25.oo (while stocks last) -But clubs & schools can do special deals- LOOK IN OUR SPECIALS SECTION OF THIS WEB SITE 31/8/11:the Pacific Princess might be cool in a crisis on the court, but put her in the car and things are different. Ah! Woman drivers, declared hubby Solomon when our girl bought the family car home with a dent in the back. All because a building wall was obscured and she did not see it.
Record numbers today for Keenagers- 32 players all giving the game a red hot go. Lance after pennant come up to the counter wonderig if we had his car keys ? if we did we would not have returned them until he paid his outstanding bills for the fees. Super League this Sunday = Karen vs Brian - and Khiem vs Percy. Well worth the free extry fee. 4-30 pm will be the starting time for the action.
29/8/11:AS A FOLLOW UP TO THE SUPER LEAGUE STATEMENT FROM THE TRAIN - He has pointed out that he has never lost to a lady in competition. Rocky- alias Biagio - back on the radio this week - before he heads off overseas. But when he returns he joins the community radio for weekly segments. STILL AFTER 12 PLAYERS TO REPRESENT US AT TRENTHAN -SUNDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER AT 3PM The Draw is out for next Sundays round 1 of Super League. Percy pulled the first suprise of the season - Jim has been rested and replaced by Liao Xiao Hua to play against Brian Berry & Be Phu Huynh.
Karen has a return match with Khiem Luu - while the Dream team boys- Mustang and 15 will compete against each other.
SILENT AUCTION ! -An Aussie coat- donated by Brett Clarke- Write a bid on the sheet at the club - At 5pm next Sunday -the higest bidder wins the jacket. Duncan 15 leads the bidding with $50.oo. 28/8/11:LETS GO FOR IT - ROUND 1 2011 SUPER LEAGUE - 4-30PM SEPTEMBER the 4TH.
Only been official one day and already the words have started - WHEN DO I PLAY THAT SHEILA ? Ask's the train ! Sorry mate- final round in about 3 months time!
All to be revealed on Tuesday night -8-15 pm the teams will be introduced to the spectators.
12 Players - Wei Percy Lu - Michael Huang- Duncan 15- Brian Berry -Karen Li -Craig Carter - Khiem Luu, Chris Yap -Earn Chew- Rob Katsipis - Jim Kilderry & Be Phu Huynh WAR- Even though Earn still plays like his hero Jim & loses points at will - The North side were dominant from the start. Highlights ? -Chris Lim starring in his first attempt as a 5 pointer- Karen Li & Craig - losing points - Arguably the noisiest noise point played ! - Dave/Chris scampering from the court. Saturday Squad - 20 juniors -included. Karen Li back on the coaching panel as was Craig. The Robot was introduced (what will we name it ? )-A free Saturday squad training to the best name given to the Robot !. Earn says ' call it 15 - they are shaped the same - and both never tire of hitting balls over the net'. Collin G. Happy 75th. the Coburg choir led by Pres John & Tenor Tweed gave a rousing rendition of the worlds most sung song.
EDDIE KEUNG - was sent a text on Monday asking him to play Tuesday - He replied OK but never turned up for the match- All because he assumed the TEXT come from the daughter so he just replied OK - Might be worth sending King Keung a text asking for some $'s - You might just get the OK FORMAT for Super League- Craig and I worked on it - then Earn threw in his 2 bobs worth -All we had to do was design a format for 7 rubbers where no player play twice in a row -more than once in the match. 15- thought he had the problem solved- But he had only accounted for 6 rubbers. Over an hour gone into trying to solve the problem. Along come Hayden -BANG ! - 2 minutes later - problem solved 26/8/11:I will know by the weekend is the planned opening match of Super league will be played on the 4th of September. Looking good at this stage. 25th September - THE TRENTHAM CHALLENGE IS ON AGAIN - I have room for 12 players only- First to contact me will play - 3pm at the Trentham rooms. We had a great time last year - And it is well worth the visit. It took a while to sort out. The score sheet was filled out incorrectly and the players concerned did not know who beat who. But I do know that I have never seen a leading player winner so excited- CONGRATULATIONS LOUISE - LEADING PLAYER SECTION 6 SUPER LEAGUE 2011 -Coming soon on Sunday afternoons - To be shown in the new year on Channel 31. THANK YOU VISITORS TO OUR WEB SITE- Over 10,000 Computers have been used to read our Web Site.
COACHING - This Friday - Percy joins our group -$8 -from 6-15pm to 8pm
SEPTEMBER -2nd-KEENAGERS will break tradition - Their Friday Social group will meet in the afternoon- 2pm to 5pm. 2 schools will be in the club in the morning Willl this lady please stand up ! In the middle of a discussion she said ' Oh! you mean that Peter ! -No Dee Dee - That Peters name is Bob. Good Ole Sully- Was telling all his work mates that he was in the Herald Sun. They all searched frantically. Only Table Tennis news was Biagio. - Yep says Sully- I was one of the 11 people he beat ! 25/8/11:Bit of a buzz around the rooms- Our guests ? -Mr Chris Horwood - CEO Table tennis Victoria & Mr Jen Lang -Australian table tennis coach. -Who promptly marched onto court to partner Craig in the vital Doubles match against Warren W and Be Phu. SPRING PENNANT final round results are in the News Section of this web site & who made the finals. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS -Not many entries received ! get a hurry up please.. 24/8/11:Pat the Possum dropped in for another visit- this time it sat in the corner near the emergency exit. Obviously wating patiently for some one to let it out. Another creature waiting to be let out is Jacko! - Out of hospital as he has had some adjustments done. Old mans disease says Patto. The King of Coburg - Eddie King Keung plays the court Jester - Devil Dever and sitting in the front row will be the new Aussie coach Jens. 22/8/11:SEPTEMBER -Might just be a thing or 2 happening at the club
2nd-KEENAGERS will break tradition - Their Friday Social group will meet in the afternoon- 2pm to 5pm. 2 schools will be in the club in the morning GOOD LUCK ON FRIDAY - BIAGIO - or is it Rocky ? maybe Hollywood ? Whatever ! good luck with the fund raiser on Friday night 21/8/11:Saturday Squad- A NEW RECORD- 47 students - 20 + juniors- 8 coaches included Brian Berry & Miao Miao -THE CLUB WAS ALIVE
WAR - Loose Lips was back -& wasnt he happy when Miao lost a point . Dont remember L.L. winning too many points but his team starred. Now lead by 2 wins in Series 6. Friday squad with Miao -$8 -between 6-15 and 8pm- This week Miao is overseas and Percy Lu joins the squad.
18/8/11:Next Tuesday ! Players be in your best form. A visit from the national coach Mr Jens Lang is planned.
So who does Mr Yap choose this week ? -re install Jim - Give Gordan a go ? -Maybe Percys an option ? or call on the Queen of Coburg ? CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - Get you entries in now at the club.
16/8/11:Matches are won at the selection table, certainly might ring true for Cunning Chris, our Media Magnet. With Jim unavailable for selection and with Gordan claiming to be ill. (just because he can't get out of bed, is aching all over. has a fever and coughs & splutters, it does not mean he has the flu . does it ?). So the Yap master has decided to give Mr Flower Power in his pansy Pink outfit, a little challenge. Media man searched far and wide and found on You Tube a lefty who played a bit of a back hand shot at the recent challenge. Knowing that Mr Dever has beaten several leftys from the Northern region in the past, let him think that tonight's recruit should be easy pickings. 15/8/11:Very sorry if you missed out on Spring Pennant. But we are full ! _Only 10 weeks and Christmas Comp entries will be out !
SUPER LEAGUE - 6 teams -Each team consists of 2 top players and a junior selected from our Pennant players. A huge honour for the juniors. They will play a match against the other junior then team up with a senior member of their team for a very important Doubles match. 14/8/11:ONLY 10 SPOTS LEFT FOR SPRING PENNANT - Dont enter through the club web site as I am having problems receiving e mails -Rng me or tell us at the club. Whatever -Entries will be closed by Tuesday night & some of our regulars will again miss out playing. The Unsung heroes of this club- KEENAGERS - We were short again in pennant- John V & Greg offered their services then, a last minute cancellation and it was Clem who put up his hand on a cold night THANKS KEENAGERS - SUPER LEAGUE - will announce teams and the 18 players this week- the field will include B Brian-Boss Lady- Ice man-No Mercy-the Fabulous 15 -the Katt-Head Hunter (every loops scons his opponent-)-Elegant Earn-Zebra Z & Salmon -Backhand Bill & Mustang & the Affordable Authority. Add in Playing to ? & the neck twister, Jims De Fencing -Darn it ! and the Media man -This is one hot competition that will be spread out on Sundays at 4-30pm- But check at the club for the playing dates.
Saturday Squad - 20Juniors - 20 snrs & a coach list that included Karen Li -Miao Miao and Percy. 10/8/11:IT SEEMS I FORGOT ABOUT LAST WEEKS WAR ! -No wonder - the NORTH side was stacked with Super Stars -including the Train (the new Jim as he is known in War) 15 & the KAT (MIAO) -Keith was winning points galore & they had Tuan, Dancing man & others. SOUTH SIDE - No Lawrence - No one leg Lily -No Chris/Dave- They had Gordan & Percy and a host of new comers. South side bolted away. Miao was not purring- the Train was stalling & 15 was flat. Plus service practice will be on the cards for the North side - 7 faults including match point -SOUTH SIDE now lead 5/3
SUPER LEAGUE - teams - draw will be finalised this week - Another great season is planned - 4-30 pm on Sundays.
B.B. was back in town -We know the Brian B stole the show on Saturday night -this was the other BB.-the former President.
8/8/11:THINGS ARE HOTTING UP IN THE COBURG KITCHEN! 2011 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - Open to 2011 Club Members & Pennant Players. Defending Champion Wei Percy Lu. -Entries out next week ! One of the many higlights of the Ping Skills classic was a Back Hand - by Percy -Check this out on You tube- BEST SHOT IN PING SKILLS HISTORY http://www.pingskills.com/blog/2011/08/07/best-shot-in-pingskills-history/#more-817 7/8/11:PING SKILLS CLASSIC -A Classic night - Some Classic Matches- A classic display by the great B Berry- A Classic final between Simon Gerada & Miao Miao - & a Classic moment when the King Keung of Coburg (Eddie Keung) thought he was about to be scalped by a boomerang thrown by Craig. -Classic acting from Alois -pretending to be scared when he almost had the 'rang land on his landing pad. TABLE TENNIS was the winner- a big crowd with over 200 spectators visiting the cente and those who stayed to the end saw a great final -Simon on top early and leads 3 games to nil. Miao digs deep and it is 3 all- Simon leads in the 7th -Miao claws back but Simon wins the match 11-9 in the 7th set. Alois and Jeff - Thanks for choosing Coburg as the venue to host the tournament.- thanks to all the helpers on the night - and to Kay for manning the canteen and making the supper . & we also thank BRETT CLARKE for his donating of some wonderful memorbilia . the proceeds from the night will go to a training robot for the training sessions the club conducts plus help towards the uniforms and trophies for the 2011 SUPER LEAGUE to be held soon at the club & hopefully shown again on television. The highights include -Simons great form -Percys back hand shot arond the net- Craigs power play against Chris Kek -losing narrowly in the deciding set- & Brian Berrys unbelievable form -including a great win aver Shibaji Daata. & the large crowd watching top Table Tennis
6/8/11:WHAT A NIGHT - the old club was looking at its finest- training group with Miao Miao then the Qualifying Tournament.
So last nights matches- there were some beauties. GROUP A & Nathan van Der Heiden smashed aside Michael Huang & Belgin. Todays matches (saturday) start around 6pm - GOLD Coin Donation - to watch some great Ping Pong. Tonight -Not only Super Matches -But a Boomerang throwing display from Craig -If time permits a Table Tennis demo in the dark ! & some live Music from Main Street band. -AND A SPECIAL AUCTION - of Australian Table tennis clothing donated by original PING SKILLER & former National Coach - Brett Clarke. LOOK OUT FOR THE AUSTRALIAN OFFICAL JACKET FOR OUT DOOR WEAR. ! It's a beauty ! -All starts at 6pm. 4/8/11:SPRING PENNANT- Commences 13th September - Can only accept 84 entries. ENTER NOW via Web Site or over counter at the club. Super League -- will be finialised next week .. Got some great inclusions - this will be top Table tennis at its best.
PING SKILLS CLASSIC - the Main Draw- Sees -Simon no 1 Seed -Shibaji No2 Seed QUAL. DRAW - group 1- Michael Huang- Nathan Van Der Heiden - Belgin Bennet -Group 2 Craig Carter - Johnny Lay - Nathan Pellissier Group 3- Michael Warr - Gordan Stojcevski & Jamie Champion -- Top player in each group to go to another round robin of 3 players- top 2 go into Main Draw
Qualifier no 1 vs Chris Kek - winner to play Miao Miao QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT - 8 pm Friday night- field includes Michael Warr- Craig- Michael Huang -Jamie Champion - Nathan Van Der Heiden & Gordan Stojcevski. Entries close for this event - 9pm tonight - $5 entry -Round Robin to Semi Finals. - top 2 into Saturdays Main Draw.
Message for the former club President. Mr B. Hope the fish are biting ? -Maybe you can stay a bit longer- until after the finals- Your replacement is pretty good. 3/8/11:SUPER LEAGUE - 2 sponsors already for this great event - Many thanks to Lawrence & Pistol Pete. CONGRATULATIONS - Akram - a NEW BABY BOY! 3 x kids under 12 months - glad it is you.
YES ! thanks for the SMS & E mails - I read about 'Rocky Rabbit - Biagio the Beaut - Pefect Pitruzello - 15's favorite student ! Alois's Angel -
2011 Victorian Junior teams have been announced- Claire Montgomery has done a great job on the following Web Site - http://www.ttvjuniorteam.webs.com PING SKILLS CLASSIC - 9 entries for the Qualifying event- 8pm Friday -Only $5 and guaranteed some great matches. Latest Entry nathan Van Der Heiden.
SUPER LEAGUE -2011 - Entries are now being taken - NEW FORMAT - NEW PLAYING TIME - And every probability it will again be shown on Televsion. MATCHES TO BE PLAYED -SUNDAYs 4-30PM -Starting in October -When no other events are being held ! 1/8/11:FRIDAY NIGHTS QUALIFYING EVENT - For the Ping Skills Classic- 8pm Friday - 9 entries so far. ENTER NOW
YES ! She is back - KAREN will be at the squad next Saturday.
SOME OF THE RESULTS - Mens Open Singles- Phil Websdale (former Coburg member) Winner- Craig Runner Up -Ladies Singles- Winner Helen Pottage Runner Up Deniz Yener-Korematsu - Open Doubles -Runners Up -Craig & Gordan Stojcevski - Mixed Dbs Winners - Kay & Craig - Veterans -Semi Finals -Gordan (but holding match point on Websdale) - One bat Doubles - Winners Craig & John Wright (using unusual eqipment in an unusual event ) Runners Up -Jon Zdricolei & Collin Madin
QUOTES OF THE DAY ! -jon Z- I am about to play T.K. Yong ! who is he ? -As there was only one Asian in the whole centre, a good guess might be worth a try.
30/7/11:16 juniors at the Saturday squad. Collin made a come back and led his team to a come from behind win in WAR . Mark Poplawski was the star but for the North side- Earn was the 'new Jim'. -Come back Jim, all is forgiven was the cry. South side now lead 4/3. 29/7/11:Friday night with the MIAO Majic ! A great training night -for the young and not so young- the good and the not so good ! Duncan 15 was on hand to assist and Miao had a hit with every person who attended. Mr Miao cast his eyes over the whole procedure. Looked like a nod of approval to me from the great man. SATURDAY Squad- Karen is back - Brian is coming in again and the usual suspects - No Mercy- 15 & the Train. Mr Mustard of course which all adds up to elite coaching for only $12- Open to everyone at 10 am. LADIES prepare to take over -SATURDAY SQUAD-She is back -2011 OCEANIA CHAMP KAREN LI -Back coaching tomorrow TONIGHT- Miao Miao and 15 -Friday Squad begins -6-15pm to 8pm -$8 a session - $5 for members Next FRIDAY 5th August -CHENG WEI will be one of the contestants in the PING SKILLS Qualifying event. -Not too late to enter this event
for those wanting a table tennis fix on TV - here is your chance- Last weeks Oceania cup - Won by William Henzell and our own Karen Li
Tom Lay has entered the PING SKILLS CLASSIC Qualifying event. And now we welcome CHENG WEI from Macau who will also enter. She just happens to be the 1998 World Youth Champion, so has a bit of pedigree on her side. Craig got the all clear from the Physio and his name is also included in the Qualifying list. Looks like it will be fabulous Friday ! All takes place on Friday night the 5th of August at 8pm. 28/7/11:A months training at the WUXI traning club- 2 hours drive from Shanghai is being offered to our members & interested players. Proposed date is September/October -But I must know if you are interested by next week- Send me an e mail via this web site and I will send all info. Anne Yang A former Coburg club member and coach is organising this trip Look out A Graders. Mr Brand has broken down again and been replaced by another vintage model. The Devil himself is coming to Coburg. Mr Devil Dever is sure to provide some noise and entertainment to Tuesday nights.
Mick Warr, Michael Huang & Belgin Bennet join the list of players who have entered next Friday nights Qualifying tournament for the Ping Skills Classic. -Entries are still being taken at the club. _Jim Kilderry is still undecided at this stage. Good luck to the 8 representatives from our club who will play in this weekends Yarrawonga Open.
26/7/11:Ill and Injured were just that - Adolf has gout and Peter the flu - So Section 2 saw the Jacko & Patto show in full swing.
Robert Welch back on the winners list. -A trip to Vietnam - then cruise down the Mekong river. Stop at a Temple and play a game of Table Tennis with the local monk. Not quite Secton 3 standard at Coburg we are led to believe.
From the ITTF WEB SITE - Karen Li won the Women’s Singles title at the Oceania Championships in Geelong in 2006 and Auckland in 2010, having been a quarter-finalist in 1998 and then a semi-finalist on three consecutive occasions. She departed at the penultimate stage in 2000, 2002 and 2004. ROCKY - Biagio -on National TV claiming he trains like Rocky ! didnt seem to be training too hard during the Sunday morning AWD squad. And where was he on Saturday ? felt a little ill! -'Rocky turned softy' was the quote ! Congratulations DANIEL Beasley- Winner of the 'Player of the Yarrawonga/Coburg challenge' Saturdays squad - the big booming voice of Brian Berry- You are an older player ! (looks like your secrets out Ted!) but Brian was concerned that Ted might have a heart attack running up and down the ramp -Obviously inspired by our man Rocky. 22/7/11:The Seagull hopped into hospital yesterday. Obviously they did not think much of him as he was sent home the same day as his operation. Anyway Lawrence is happy with the special treatment he is getting at home. the 2 ladies are really looking after him. Maybe a nursing career awaits Catisia ? We do wish Loose Lips a speedy recxovery & look forward to him back at the club real soon. A take over at Coburg ? All courts were vacant when Master Coach Huang marches his student onto court 15 some times called 6. This sent the real 15 moving his operations into the back room.
Thursday night is Kenneths night. The Cameroon king is always worried about the plastic spider that always attacks him. But last night he stood firm. Was not worried about treatment Craig & Abdul were trying to dish out. No plastic spider will scare me tonight he declared. And that is the way it panned out until Eric slipped under his guard with the little toy. Kenneth nearly did a back flip off the orange chairs when Eric shoved the beast under Ken's nose.
20/7/11:Australian AWD championships- 3 Gold Medals to Rosalie and a swag of medals to Andrew and Taxi Tom. 19/7/11:Where are these players coming from ? Today we were visited by Guyan, a former national training member of the Sri Lankan team. He will be back this week for some hitting. Our 5 shows on Channel 31 have been shown. We plan to run another Super League later in the year. Hopefully Phil will be available to film & edit the matches again. thanks to everyone who watches the program.
Biagio is on the TV tonight - 5-30pm - And to keep with the coburg flavour, a student on the same show, did the filming for our Keenagers DVD. Friday next week - (29 July) Group Coaching with Miao Miao and Duncan 15 commences -Every Friday night- $6-15 to 8pm $8 per person
18/7/11:Annual Coburg vs Yarrawonga Challenge - A great day with some great matches- the new BBQ was perfect, the food was fantastic and even a bit of Ping Pong was played. Some good matches with Coburg winning, but the Yarrawonga crew gave us a good run for our money
17/7/11:The latest craze is the Table Tennis game on line -the computer challenge
TED - Take a bow ! Our 74 year old regular to the Saturday training squad. 2 years ago he was in B2 at werribee. last year Section B1 as a middle of the grade player. This week he won the B1 singles title. 'I love learning' says Ted. And don't you learn at the training sessions. I am actually a better player now than when I was 40. Coburgs training program has made all the difference.' The Celebrity Biagio marches in -the clinking of 3 gold medals hanging off his neck is clearly heard. Just to remind everyone that he will be shown on Tuesday night on 'the Hot Seat' on channel 9 Welcome to Coburg - Fabian from Columbia. Quite a handy player !
WAR - South Side gets going and Loose Lips volume is turned up ! In steps Earn, in Jims absence, and takes over as the teams elder statesman. All we will say is that Capt. Chrissy was saying 'Come back Jim ! All is forgiven'. Hope everyone has seen the table tennis on channel 31- We have had some good reports back ! 15/7/11:Miao Miao returns to the Saturday training tomorrow - 10am to 1-30pm -only $12 with 7 coaches involved ! Another big night for the club - Standing room only. -Great to see some of our Super Stars training - Some of our top juniors have returned and the place was buzzing- 'The New Super Coach - Super Keen - Waiting for his Super Student ! But he was Super Silly- Taxi Tom was in Adelaide for the Aust AWD Champs. Craig's penalty ? Join in for a workout instead with David B & Percy. Good Luck Karen Li- Oceania Champs - July 19 to 21 -Results will be on the ITTF Web Site. -Big day the 19th of July -Biagio (who now has won 3 Gold Medals at the Aussie Champs ) will be seen on the television on Hot Seat., with Eddie. 14/7/11:Well done David Brand -Section 1 results are up & running on the TTV Web Site
To see the Section 1 ladder and results go to - http://www.insports.com.au/ttv/coburg/ Kal has offered to do Section -but first we need others for all Sections. The Friday night coaching group with MIAO MAIO and Duncan 15 starts on Friday night 29th July - 6-15 to 8pm -Cost to students of all standard & ages will be $8 per session
Our new Media magnet - Biagio -is in the local newspaper in a good large sized article. Well done Alan Davidson for his work on this. Well Biagio is back in the news as of 12-15pm today. HE IS NOW THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION in Singles and teams in his category at the AWD Australian championships being held in Adelaide.
10/7/11:EXPLODING NEWS the Ping Skills Classic is being organised -to be held on a Saturday evening at Coburg.
H-E-L-P required - Next Sunday the Annual Challenge -Coburg vs Yarrawonga - 30 players or so battling it out. Followed by a BBQ/Luncheon. we need some help with the catering. the matches will run from 9-30 to 1pm but the hungry wolves will need some food ! If you can help out please see me or Craig at the club. Saturday Squad ! Again the hall was full and alive- What an array of jnrs training- Anu & Atul- Dillon & Darcie- Catisia and Connor- Eric- Hayden & Ryan -Juniors from Mildura- Wangaratta & Marlow. -24 juniors in fact and a few Vic vet players mixed in with our locals. Might have had something to do with Miao Miao joining our coaching panel.
WAR - Series 6 - South side wins and the series is alive at 2 wins all. Why the late night call at 11pm ? Vic Vets Open today and a lady player left her bat at hte club on Tuesday night and only just discovered it missing . Don't worry Deae Dee - your secret is safe. 9/7/11:David Brand has been working hard for the club during the past week. Now all the Section 1 results have been entered into the TTV web site. - the site contains the ladder & leading player lists -Check outhttp://www.insports.com.au/ttv/coburg/ - and click on “2011 Winter” in the drop down box headed ‘Season’ -Now all we need is players form the various sectons to offer to send in the results from their grade .
JOHN PATTISON - been giving me heaps for years. Well now it is my turn old mate ! -A visit to the club from from Magnificent Maria -the little darling you call the 'Ayatollah!' It seems Mr. Patto's favourite pass time is laying on the couch in front of the TV with the remote in hand. Oblivious to the work being done by the good lady! -He manages to ' micro manage people' . & as for his Golf Career. the only time he gets out of bed early - is at 6am on a Golf day. He does not get out of bed to help feed the kids or to get them ready for school. Even taking the kids to school is a chore. Holiday camp -Great week with a daily average attendance of 23 students BIAGIO - Off to Adelaide. AWD Champs - and he booked the flights for himself & Taxi Tom - Flying home with Tiger & isn't Taxi making a noise about it- He is concerned they might have to walk home ! -And Biagio - Will be seen with Eddie on Channel 9's Hot Seat -Tuesday 19th July
Adolf- Quite a discussion going on between him and his team mate. All over the team name - Slovenia according to Adolf -but to David-Chris it should be the ancient spelling of Slovenija. I didn't think I was going to leave the club as these 2 gentlemen could not agree on the team name- Then when Yugoslavia was thrown into the ring, we nearly reached for the fire extinguisher to cool things down. Who is the fishing expert ? None other than Belgin. the bigger the name, the bigger the catch obviously. Taxi Tom & Dancing Donlon just to name 2. Tease them is her tactic- give them a sniff of victory then beat them 11/9 in the 5th set. Who's a coach ? Not Craig - according to him. He is coaching for the 5 days at our camp. He coached Dillon last night before coaching Eric & Hayden. Taxi Tom is a student and George Dim. gets coached a couple of times a week by Craig ( Hitting partner says Craig- And I give him a few pointers )- then the media magnet Biagio got a bit of a lesson from the man who hates coaching. WHAT AN AMAZING SPORT - 5 training camps being held in Melbourne this week. We had 19 kids on Monday - & 15 on Tuesday & Wednesday. -Today - a few more extras with Miao Miao joining the coaching panel. Hey Jim ! How's your week ? The North Sides team Captain, asked him to pack his bags & be too busy to play on Saturday. Nothing personal it was just that Jim cost the team 60 points last match. During pennant he knocked over the umpys stand, which landed with a loud crash. even disturbed the quiet one, Mick Tomlinson, who in turn gave Jim an ear full, for making a disturbance. then Chris Yap bit back and landed his best win -over Khiem -which left Jim to play at 2 all against one of his toughest opponents, Hai truong. Jim eventually won in 5 sets but covered covered more ground than Burke & Wills. Thanks for all the feed back re Super League at Coburg on television- Channel 31 -3pm with only a couple more episodes left to show in the current series. Yarrawonga challenge on Sunday week ! -After the match we christen the new BBQ. STILL SOME VACANCIES FOR THE TRIP TO CHINA- September is the preferred option -E Mail me and i will forward info about the club in China our players will train at. 5/7/11:Day 2 of the camp - Barak will join our group -Yesterday saw 19 students train very hard. Poor Peter Peart - orders a Poweraide and hands over $5-20 & says " I know what I am doing ! I gave you $5-20 so give me 2 bucks change. So I called out to Craig 'what's the price of Powerade ?' - $3-30 -which it has been all year. So then Peter checked out hte sign in the canteen before walking away mumbling ' I know when I am licked'. Never did get the deena though. 4/7/11:Day one of our Holiday training Camp -Coaches to include Brian Berry -Percy Wei Lu & Craig Carter -12-30pm to 4pm
COBURG vs YARRAWONGA - Challenge is on again -At Coburg on Sunday the 17th July- 10am to 1pm Good to see our country members in Action - Warnambool - Darcie Morton winner Under 15 & 15 girls events. Good wins/results to Dillon Chambers from Mildura- & Sunday saw Albury's Sarah & Jarryd Tormie here at Coburg training hard.
AWD - latest world rankings released (remember our players are in different sections) Dead man walking - According to Tax Tom - Biagio the Beaut -Lost the rubber strip off the Taxi beloved Ball Picker Upper -the Elite version. But ! the little man found the piece of rubber in the car park & says Taxi lost it ! Taxi tom not amused and he was last seen washing the rubber strip before attaching it to his ball picker upper. Pity help any one who scratches it ! 3/7/11:Just been confirmed- MIAO MIAO to coach at the camp on Thursday - 12 noon to 4-30 pm.
WAR -Series 6 & South side go to battle under the leadership of Capt. Number 5. Lawrence did not last long as leader and Mr turn coat -I have played at more clubs than John Farnham - David -Chris Kumar took over the mantle of Captain. And what a job he did -South Side won by 85 points. We had the unusual situation where the players heckled the audience, after a poor decision gave bonus points to the South side. 2/7/11:SATURDAY SQUAD TODAY - No Miao Miao as she is playing in Warnambool but who is bigger in table tennis than Brian Berry ? Brian will join Earn Chew -Percy Lu & Dunan on the coaching panel -Still only $12 from 10 to 1-30pm
1/7/11:Kenneth -Goes for a running loop - his signature shot -the Octopus - both hands riase - one leg lifts -the other leg sort of jumps -Arms and legs everywhere. When he lands, what does he see ? -CC -JC & MD -All doing the Octopus ! A new fan club is being born.
Saturday squad this week - Try to beat this lot of coaches any where in Australia at one time ? CHANNEL 31 On Saturday - 3pm this week Super League and what a Super Series it has been. Only several more weeks left in the current series. Love your feed back about the quality and the matches. A few mixed up pennant results -One player not complaining is Bruce B - He loses 2 matches and goes up 3 places on the leading player list. He is being blamed for the wrong scores being written on the team score sheet !
Lucky no one is privy to the banter being thrown around by members of the top team in Section 1. A player who goes by the name of 15 wants to play every match on the centre court. the B P Brand team feels they are the top team and want equal billing. Long distance phone call ? -All the way from court 8 to the front desk- Personally I like Jungle style calls- Front desk to court 2 to court 1 to court 6 to the back courts. Message can get messed up sometimes is the disadvantage.
30/6/11:tWhat's happening at the club to our Super Stars ? 29/6/11: A glitch in the system and we have now lost 2 weeks of info. -Super League -Channel 31 on Saturday 3pm. -Contact us and let us know what you think ? China trip -in Mid September for 2 weeks if we have enough interest - Chrissy -Mike & Catisia already replied.
Note the new players at the club - A former top 20 player from New Zealand - A grade player from Launceston and a Whitttlesea A grade player all wandered in for a hit. Chrysler (a top state ranked player) might also join our pennant this season. WAR - South side down 2 zip & suddenly Capt Lawrence has a sore knee - Loose lips now - Peg leg. 2 second hand tables are available -see me at the club -$150 for a good stiga comp table (grey top) Training camp starts next Monday - $15 per day coaches to include Percy, Brian Berry, Duncan 15 and Craig will be assisting every day of the camp. Dillon is here for the camp and already some other good players have indicated they are attending.
Saturday squad - Again this Saturday Miao Miao will be one of the coaches. Ping Skills hosting a top 8 player tournament Saturday 6th of Ausgust. 8 top players to play this special event to be held at Coburg
14/6/11:Next Saturday -Channel 31 -Table Tennis Super League
12/6/11:CRIKEY-BY GOLLY-BY GEE- COBURG TABLE TENNIS SUPER LEAGUE ON THE TV So the 6 names on the Shield for Series 5 will be -David/Chris K - Zeeshan -Salman -Percy-Catisia & Loose -Lips
NOW THE ATTENTION TURNS TO MONDAYS ROUND ROBIN - 3 X divsions -$10 to enter -3-30pm start.
BIAGIO you Beaut. 'Now the Televsion star'- He met with Eddie -He chatted with Eddie -Then performed admirably on The Hot Seat. Well done Biagio, we look forward to seeing you on television. Didn't win the million bucks but give it a real shake. 10/6/11:GIRLS NIGHT OUT - While the new Queen of Coburg was strutting her stuff & controlling the main court, on the back blocks, Miao Miao was hitting ball after ball over the net. Yes! the Aussie champs are on us and the girls were certainly focused. Karens session lasted 2 hours. Trent was the first challenger to be blown away. Craig joined in and although he fared a little better, he also was kicked by Karen. Then it was Percy's turn to step up to the mark. The girl was in no mood to take prisoners. - Percy also left a beaten player. This years club championshps might see for the first time in its 60 years histroy, that a female player might actually be the number 1 seed. If Miao re joins as a member the top 2 seeds might both be ladies. A Add in Percy & Khiem Luu, the club championships in Spring will be wonderful.
9/6/11:LOTS OF NEWS -First off - THE CAT IS COMING ! Next Monday -Queens Birthday Tournament - 3 x Divisions - 3-30pm start. - $10 per person entry - CASH PRIZES. -Enter Now. Today -Trent and Percy train at 3-30- - then at 1/4 to 7 Karen & Trent - Just who will be standing at the end of this gruelling session ? - Look out Trent ! We saw 'The train' go head to head with Li the little flea- Looked like the Chew train was going up hill as everyting he slammed at the girl come back with purchase -No wonder he is 10 kg lighter since he joined our club. And after the session - Karen was proud to have one bead of sweat on her forehead.
Pennant next Tuesday and a special guest appearance from Phil Davis - TTV and TTA board members- & father of Kyle !
S A T UR D A Y S -WAR - FINAL MATCH -Series 4 - the Decider. Spare a thought for Des Jones. A fall has left him battered & bruised- One eye doesn't open and he has scored more marks than he ever did at exam itme at school. Des has discovered that he no longer bounces when he falls. 6/6/11:During the 2nd week of school holidays, we will be visiting the Juvenile Detention Centre & play a bit of table tennis with some of the teenagers there. We have done this several times in the past and some of the state junior players to attend have been Nathan Van Hees -Eddie Cotter- Joel Thomas & Shane Edwards. I will be taking up to 6 players so please talk to me if you are interested. Just our small part in helping these guys. QUEENS BIRTHDAY TOURNAMENT - 3 x divisions - CASH prizes- $10 entry per person-- ENTER NOW ! Starts 3-30 pm - will be completed by 7pm. Large Round Robin Groups NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT - TRENT & KAREN -training together WAR- SERIES tied at 10 all - Next Saturday the decider -with bnus points and a few other rules to be announced
But 5 bonus points if North side can con Be Phu into playing. 5 bonus points for South side if they can drag Michael Huang into the action -No Karen next Saturday - So watch out Percy -penalities headed your way Dittto Chew train- Lose a point - team goes back 15 points gentlemen -Oh and did I say ? 12-30 start and match will be up to 120 points for the decider. More surprises to be announced. 4/6/11:Michael - No Longer - Just the Married Man -Now it is DAD MICHAEL ! Congratulations to Judy & Michael on their Baby Girl.
DON'T FORGET next Thursday- afternoon then the evening 7pm -the Training Session - Karen & Trent -Who will be the one standing at the end ?
WAR today 12-45pm 'The decider' Lawrence has a trick or 2 up his sleeve. Jim says I ain't gonna lose a point - 15 will be fabulous & Karen is on a mission. Will be one the great matches today !
KAREN ( I aim to Kill everyone ) Li - A recent training session -Killer Kaz -Craigo - 15- Ended up Karen on one end of table -the boys ? alternating. - But still left stuffed. So Plan B - Next session -Craig hits with Karen -Arm sore after a wihle and is replaced by the Chew Train ! - Who soon runs out of steam -and Earn has a sore arm so they send in Percy !- The girl at the end of the table ? left puzzled about the Coburg softies. 31/5/11:I'M BACK ? - Well sort of - Got kicked out the hospital today but it will be a week at least before I am annoying everyone.
IN MY ABSENCE -Let me say thanks to those who helped keep the club running - Kay -Shaun- Craig -Helen - Chrissy -Duncan & anyone I missed -To my visitors while I was locked up - I enjoyed everyone that visited me-- Bit of a lonely place really - Your company was much aprreciated- To the people who called me -or Kay or Craig - or were genuinely interersted in my well being ! THANKS -And thanks Collin for keeping everyone informed via our web site. And the highlight of my stay in the Northern Hilton ?
The leg ? Still sore but on the improve . - The Diabeties ? - Ask me in a couple of months. -The possible Heart Attack ? Was minor and still doing tests on this.- Pennant- Started very smoothly - WAR - a WIN to the South Side keeps Series 4 very interesting.
LLL ? (Loose Lips Latest ?) = How could that guy play Section 3 - Should be in Section 2 probably Section 1- Far too good for Section 3. -So OK Lawrence -So Edward flogged you ? - No! I beat him but had to work hard ! - DONT FORGET - TRAINING CAMP FIRST WEEK OF HOLIDAYS AND A RIPPER EVENT ON QUEENS BIRTHDAY - MONDAY AFTERNOON -13TH JUNE. - See you guys on Saturday- I ain't gonna miss WAR for 2 weeks running. 28/5/2011: Spent some time with Bruce this afternoon in the wards. He's in good spirits and improving daily but the doc's are still uncertain as to when they will unleash the big fella. Bruce is itching to get out, unsurprisingly he isn't overly inspired by the hospital food and is definitely over being used as a pin cushion. Hang in there Bruce, won't be much longer. 26/5/2011: Few would argue that Bruce Carter is a big man in may ways, but he has been brought down at the moment by a little bug. The big fella is currently layed up in hospital for a few days fighting off this bug. We aren't expecting him out till next week at this point. The Satuday training squad will go ahead as per usual. Get well soon Bruce! 25/5/2011: Having trouble with your serves? Check this youtube clip for some sure fire advice garanteed to win you points - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQJfXRPNMhQ&feature=feedrec_grec_index
24/5/11:MONDAY 13th June -(Queens Birthday Weekend) Tournament on the Monday starts at 3-30 pm - 3 x Divisions - $10 entry per division -Big Round Robin Group matches -Entries are now being taken - Divison 1 entries include MICK WARR & CRAIG CARTER
Yarrawonga & Albury tournament entry forms can be found at the club- Great if our members can support the country clubs . Pennant Starts tonight - New faces include - Danh Nguyen- June Truong- Belgin Bennet-Jeremy Jones-Shane Silvio & Madhu Kotmalla 21/5/11:2011 CLUB LEGENDS ! Welcome Alois ! He joins Dennis Makaling as the 2011 Inductee into the Hall of Fame as a Club Legend. Keith Keane completes the trio as the 2nd Winner of the Hall of Fame Service Award winner - All 3 Gentlemen have their Photos on the Hall of Fame Wall. Why 2 Legends this year ? -12 people voted and it was a tie betwen Alois & Dennis - Both men are worthy winners. HUSH IT IS A SECRET ! Kit has returned from Ireland 10 years older - He is now in his 50s and does not want anyone to know !Happy 50th Kit - we wont tell anyone BIAGIO - He ripped Darwin apart and bought home many medals- Now it is time to aim higher. Backed by his coach Trevor, he is off to vbisit channel 9 soon. WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE is his next challenge.
Great to have Mark Smythe pop in for a visit. Pity he could not stay for WAR.
More special excitement at the club tomorrow afternoon. Pop in early and witness it first hand. TALKING ABOUT TEE SHIRTS - A special Shirt - Medium size - Butterfly -Redan Bay on collar - TRENT CARTER on the back - It was made for the TTV Super League -It is on sale for only $40.oo Saturday squad - Entree - Duncan 15 is back ! - Main course- Karen Li is back -Icing on the cake -BRIAN BERRY at Coburg squad today -DELICIOUS 20/5/11:Craigs birthday bash. A few people gathered, eating the birthday cake. 'Mustang' says his good byes, departs but rushes back in. Could not leave without doing this - Had to give Craig a big cuddle. Personally I think a card was a nicer option. 19/5/11:A peaceful night . All tables being used when suddenly the sound of the ping pong balls is drowned out by the tinkering of pots and pans being belted. Well, thats what we thought it was. No ! it was the Beaut, with all the medals banging together as he made his entrance into the club. Marched onto 15s court where he was training, waved like 'the Queen' to anyone who looked his way. Even if you didnt know him -you got medals shoved under your nose. But the truth of the matter - Biagio you Beaut - We are all proud of your achievements as we are for all the Coburg players who dominated the Arafura Games in Darwin. A little bird ?Just informed us that KIT has just turned 50 - Hope he brings in the cake this Saturday for the training squad !
18/5/11:TRAINING CAMP - Monday 4th July to Friday 8th July - 12-30pm to 4pm - Coaches to include at various times -Wei Percy Lu - Karen Li & Brian Berry
Congratulations to the Grand Final Winners
17/5/11:Only the great man ! -Flies home from Darwin - on the 15th of course -& His first match interstate- table 15 - Yes ! Even Darwin knows of this man So how did the Coburg players go in Darwin ? Biagio -Gold & a heap of medals - Gold to Taxi Tom & a swag of others- Silver to 15 - Medals of all colors to Rosalie- Andrew & David Rodgers. -WELL DONE GUYS - Wear them to the club on Sunday
TRAINING CAMP - Monday 4th July to Friday 8th July - 12-30pm to 4pm - Coaches to include at various times -Wei Percy Lu - Karen Li & Brian Berry
16/5/11:The Karen influence continues. Saturday squad numbers are good. 20 juniors this Saturday. And Karen returns next Saturday as does Mr 15. Richard is one guy who loves our squad. He lives in Armadale in NSW. Some 1200 Kilometres from Melbourne. He visited his son, joined in the squad then delayed his departure one day so that he could get a 2nd session in. Hope you have something to show the Armadale residents,. Important dates - Sunday 4th September -We need 27 players to represent us against Yarrawonga. All standards, just let us know that you can represent the club on this day. David K -Alias Chris -Wants more people to know his name - Walking around with a sausage roll with sauce spelling out Chris on the Sausage Roll. WAR -VERY CLOSE - North side 91 - South side -13. North now lead series 4 - 9/8
:12/5/11:COBURG -Stand and applaud -BIAGIO you BEAUT. - Bronze Medal Arafura games- & New OCEANIA Champion.
Our own 15 is in the Doubles final -We asked him 'who is your partner ? and his reply - New Caladonia. -He has a new country supporting him now. Helen Li - Parks the car after 10 attempts- Slithering the car backwards and forwards like a snake. Parks as close as possible to the entrance. Hops out of car & discovers she has parked in the middle of the car park - in her words - NO STRIPES (white lines ) When asked what is she driving ? Maybe she is related to the lady whose car broke down in a park with over 1000 cars. RACV asked her what sort of car is she driving ? -she replied 'A Yellow one'' Clem from Keenagers and a popular man around our club has had surgery. A growth has been removed from the prostate. He should be home later this week & back at the club in the near future. Aaron Had not won a match in pennant -But has never been beaten in the trash talk department.
11/5/11:HURRIYET -From Keenagers is now out of Hospital after having her shoulder operated on last Sunday. 6 weeks now before she can drive the car.
KAREN LI has already made a great contribution to our Saturday squad . But maybe everyone does not know her ?
SUMMER PENNANT SEMI FINALS NIGHT
WHAT A DAY ! - So lets run through the event on this special day
8/5/11:BETTY KOVACS day -Betty will be at the club to say hi to her old friends -2011 Legend - Admitted into the Clubs Hall of Fame -Service Award presented WAR a big win to the North Side led by Jim Kilderry and his doctors certificate. 8 wins all now in Series 4.
16 Juniors today at the Squad training. A huge number of players training today -It seems Karen Li is the flavour of the month and why shouldn't she be ! 7/5/11:Will keep the site updated as soon as I hear how Hurryet is ! Today ! 12-30 today special event -a must see followed by WAR
Jim has found a real friend ! His doctor ! An operation meant that Yes ! He can play WAR right hand but not allowed to play any points left handed. Betty Kovacs day tomorrow - 3pm to 4-30pm -A great afternoon is planned Anyone want to be Paul C's partner ? He has had 3 of them and none have lasted longer than 2 matches .
TTV Vice President has just discovered his mates real name ! Chris .
5/5/11:Lance and Loose Lips made the Finals -Section 2 players ! you all deserve to be sacked 3/5/11:BETTY KOVACS DAY - This Sunday 3pm to 4-30 pm - Fun events - Members admitted into our Hall of Fame & meet Betty in Person Akrams brother Paul has contacted us on behalf of the Moreland Bicycle Users group. Some Lucky Coburg table tennis club members/ club users might be able to win a push bike - Several clauses - but good luck everyoneThe criteria is that recipients must
People can read about the project and apply here. (there going quick so dont spare the horses)
1/5/11:Final training for the PPP program players before the Arafura Games to be held in Darwin. Mick Taxi Tom was early and did the warm up -Biagio hit a few balls over the net between naps and 15 was fabulous as always. But the coach ! On hand in Thongs (the one you wear on your feet) Limping around> 40 players Saturday training -Including Stretch Chilcott who once a victory over Trent in pennant ! Duncan (15) years ago
30/4/11:WAR - North side too good and now only trail -7 wins to 8. -Karen Li ? what happened today ? did she win a point ?
FIRST MEETING FOR SUPER LEAGUE 2011 - Still waiting for a few thnings regarding Super League but laready it looks like being Super Dooper League.
A NEW FORMAT - which will be great - Players will be invited this coming week -12 players -& 6 juniors.
BETTY KOVACS day -let us know if you plan on coming ? -got some great action planned-Percy vs Karen vs Earn -- What a great match up ! 29/4/11:Watch out for the new kid on the block ! Danh Nguyen is our next great thing !. Spoke to Tony Mac The Keenagers President who is having another visit to his favourite Motel ? called the John Fawkner Hospital. He should be allowed out this afternoon unless the laughing fit causes some problems. The subject of the laugh ? None other than our own Irene ! (You will have to read Keenagers to find out what she did this time) the BETTY KOVACS AFTERNOON - Sunday 8th May3pm to 4-30pm -Can you please send an e mail via our web site if you plan on attending. We are after a rough idea of numbers.. thanks !
Pistol Pete - All guns blazing pre season - Come match time -the Old Pop Gun returns. How about the early form of Jikara and Alex . But poor Mark P has had a torrid time trying to go back to back in the leading players stakes Who are the 2 members in need of glasses ? Where is Craig we aere asked ? - Playing on court 7 - then Mr Yap walked up looking for 15 . Dunc was on court 7 hitting with Craig !
27/4/11:MONDAY 13th June -(Queens Birthday Weekend) Tournament on the Monday starts at 3-30 pm - 3 x Divisions - $10 entry per division -Big Round Robin Group matches STILL SEVERAL PLACES LEFT IN THE COMING WINTER PENNANT - Better be quick to enter ! MANY THANKS TO DAVE THOMPSON -President Coburg RSL - for delivering a moving Anzac Day Tribute. Trevors partner in the Keenagers Doubles Shoot Out ? Him says Trevor as he points out to the guy whose name he did not know. Biagio is the very guy Trevor hits with most Sundays at the PPP training. Same event and Club President in the Doubles comp calls out I won ! Andrew B in Pennant - was excited that he nearly beat Peter. Yeh ! really close- the score card said it all -Peter won 3 sets to nil.
26/4/11:SPECIAL EVENTS - Betty Kovacs at the club on Sunday 8th of May & A special Event to be announced soon in conjunction with Ping Skills. THIS WEEK AT COBURG - Junior training is back - 6pm to 7-30pm on Thursday and on Friday night -Coaching with Duncan 6-30pm for the Devolpment Squad.
MONDAY 13th June -(Queens Birthday Weekend) Tournament on the Monday starts at 3-30 pm - 3 x Divisions - $10 entry per division -Big Round Robin Group matches Noel H - is gong to tell his mate Bob H that we now have in stock a rubber he always liked using. The problem was getting Noel to remember the name of the rubber Rapid D techs from Tibhar ! 'I wont forget ' says Noel. Thats what worries me !So an hour later I ask him the name of the rubber. - Tee Ha he says. And the first letter ? M he replies 'am I close ? - Just take the rubber and show might be the best option.
25/4/11:ANZAC DAY - Club opens at 3-30pm today.
Easter Classic at MSAC- Some great results include James lew Winner Under 15s - Duncan Tu -AWD singles winner - Craig -Open Sem finalist.
DAVID (Chris) Kumar - On the way to club passes Chris L - but decides he needs the excercise before Saturday training. So David let him walk !
IRONY ! Special tournament planned for Queens Birthday on the Monday Holiday -1pm start -3 x divisions -$10 entry per division - big round robin groups. Cash prizes all sections. Open to anyone - $75 to winner of Section 1.
24/4/11:COBURG TABLE TENNIS CLUB is Saddened by the news that BOB LEE from St. Kilda cricket ttc & Simpson Clothing, has passed away BOB LEE - R.I.P. WAR - A big win to the North Side but they still trail 8 wins to 6.
Easter Monday the club will open from 3-30pm
22/4/11:NEXT TUESDAY - Keenagers is on - some tables are available for members- 11 AM COBURG RSL President will present a Special Anzac Day ceremony GOOD FRIDAY TOURNAMENT - 18 players - Winners - Jamie Champin & Mark Pengilley - Runner s Up -Craig & Eric Choi 3-30 pm - Good Friday tournament Only $5 pp to enter -Loads of matches.
PENNANT -nearly filled ! -thanks everyone
EASTER OPENING HOURS-
22/4/11:What an impact Ms. former world number 70 has made- COACHING at Camp and at Saturday squad . The final Karen Comment -Her match with Khiem Luu - Probably the best match ever played at Coburgs local pennant. Khiem Luu - Take a bow ! Never seen him hit as hard. Karen ! -You showed us mere mortals how to accept defeat.
Love is in the AIR ! -Many thanks to the lady who sent me 3 text messages explaining her love for me - I did not know my name is Luke ! 20/4/11:ANZAC DAY ceremony will again be performed by the COBURG RSL -TUESDAY 26HT APRIL Come to the club in the morning - have a hit and witness a truly emotional short service ! An event in Sydney featuring Trent & Paul Pinkewich - Check out the advert for it
http://www.noiseinternational.com/ping-pong/ This is something that our sport has been screaming out for- WINTER PENNANT - only 6 places left. TOURNAMENT -GOOD FRIDAY - 4pm start - $5 entry.
THE GOOD AND THE BAD ! THE BAD ! - 2 rubbish bins outside the door -& in between both, I am picking up rubbish off the ground at 11pm. 19/4/11:HALL OF FAME ? A special player to be entered into the clubs hall of fame on Sunday the 8th May at the Betty Kovacs tribute day TONIGHT - Don't go anywhere except Coburg Table tennis centre. WHY? - because THE TANK -Khiem Luu will be playing the INVINCIBLE - KAREN LI ! talking about Karen - the best training session I have seen at Coburg - which attracted the attention of every person at the club tonight. Her practice partner Craig - I have never seen him train so hard - he kept low and belted ball after ball and Karen just kept getting them back ! - More of the same from 6pm tonight before Karens debut at Coburgs pennant.
Trent ? he won the St Georges Open on the weekend - Defeating Kiet Tran for the 2nd time in a row. Also won the Mens Doubles and the mixed with his training partner Sonny from Korea, who is every inch as good as Karen. 18/4/11:ENTER NOW - Tuesday night Winter Pennant & the Good Friday competition - 4pm start. WAR - Yes some people read the web site - Attack Karen and Earn and suddenly their shoe laces are tied together. -then the battle began- Karen in complete control, Chew train's skipping skills are poor. The match - Neck and neck but easy to know who won the points . Point to South Side and Loose Lips makes more noise than the Collingwood Cheer squad in full flight. Point to North side - the silence is deafening. WARS greatest rally- the Kiwi ladies went head to head. Chrissy took the initiative and looped and belted forehand after forehand. Karen retrieved like we have never seen before. After an eternity Chrissy belted and winner. the crowd went crazy, Karen acknowledged the great play by her opponent. Ladies! I dips me lid to you ! But South side wins and jumps to a 3 match lead in series 4. JIM has made Chrissy happy -He is ill and can't play WAR today. Chris Yap also happy as it is an away match Jim will miss this week. He hopes Jim recovers in time for the following weeks match as it will be a home game and some one must buy the new ball ? Maybe Jim should purchase one and mail it to him in case he has not recovered. Chew Train - was stuck at station and not going anywhere. Looped a ball on table one - right up into the pennants on the side wall. He scratches his head and shakes a flag - no ball comes down !. Craig marches into the court, climbs onto the orange chair (Mr. Chew is scared of heights). Craig shakes one pennant and ball falls back to the ground. Don't put that on the web site ! says Earn - Thanks for the reminder! WAR TODAY - Earn vs Karen part 2 -To start off the match - In a shoe lace tied match. best of 3 points. Final day of the camp - Yesterday was massive - Plenty of players -but heaps of coaches -Every player got to hit with Karen -Brian and Percy - Today Percy & Karen will again be on hand showing their skills and coaching. Private coaching with Karen can be arranged - the 8-30am spot on Saturdays before squad training is vacant. Who said this ? Easter Sunday - Is that on Good Friday ? - Hmm a slip of the tongue from Haydens mum
14/4/11:Today at 2-30pm -3 player match part 2. Yesterdays winner Karen Li will have Catisia as her partner. . Brian Berry will team with Dillon and Darcie and Percy will team up. -Rules ? you will have to be at the club to find out. Well we know of one person who wont enter, this comp. Loose Lips him self ! Why ? Because he heard so much about yesterdays camp. He has downed his tools and will join todays camp. His partner in the special event ? Better get to the club on time Mr Brand.
David Brand -Long time reader of Web site -Now he joins 'Loose lips' as a prime target 13/4/11:TRAINING CAMP - ITTF coach - Karen Li joins Brian Berry & Pery Wei Lu - Today and tomorrow 12-30 to 4pm -Only $20 per day Ed Menegol - Long time player at Coburg and the TTV pennant -WELCOME aboard as the new Club Treasurer BETTY KOVACS day - Sunday 8th May- Sorry that it is Mothers day but only time we could arrange this event for - Event starts 3pm and will run to 4-30pm -Fun and some great Table Tennis - Demo matches - 2011 Hall of Fame winners announced - a Super Match - Special WAR -& who knows what else ! FREE ENTRY AND YES ! BETTY KOVACS WANTS TO SEE ALL OF HER FRIENDS
Coming soon a Special 8 player Tournament at Coburg - All the top players ! - Keep an eye on this page PENNANT - Winter - Entries being taken for Winter Pennant via the clubs web site - or over the counter at the club 12/4/11:Day 1 of the camp and wasn't it great to have Miao helping -Michelles mum Miao that is !
COBURG TTC AGM . - Thanks to those who attended the AGM. Congratulations to JOHN ALDER PRESIDENT - LEN BERGEMANN -VICE PRESIDENT Thanks for your efforts - Chrissy Jones -retiring Secretary who will stay on as Committee member & Cliff Lynch who has worked tirelessly for a number of years and has decided to move on. 10/4/11:Duncan 15 You Beaut - CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FIRST VICTORIAN SINGLES TITLE -Winner of the AWD singles Training camp starts Monday -Percy & Brian will be coaching on the first day.
WAR ! Another New Record- South side get belted and for the first time a team finishes below Zero- minus 15 of course - Karen made her debut & we discovered that Spinning around and playing dont mix & her skills while playing on one leg need improving.
David T - Blamed all of the youngsters for pinching his bat- then the blame moved to his playing partner Ted. Sure enough it was in the Werribee's Wizards hands. Your'e a Monkey Ted ! OK Ted you have the right of reply . Stealing ones bat is unforgiveable. Besides - my bat is brand new ! Trents name was also bought up with the Helicopter (Mark Chilcott) Mark was hitting with Karen and she was moving him side by side at a fair pace. A quick phone call to Trent who remembered the mother of a beating Stretch gave him when Trent was about 8. Move him wider and faster was the request to Karen. Mark attended the Saturday squad and marched straight onto Shauns court. -Number 2 - The Rainbow Table. 'It is the first time I have hit on it ' he said. Gee Mark ! Remember when you were one of the pennants top players who played on the front courts, now you are relegated to the back section of the hall.
8/4/11:GOOD FRIDAY TOURNAMENT -4pm (3-30 sign in ) $5 per person -Guaranteed plenty of matches ! CASH PRIZES
Next weeks trainng camp - $20 a day - 12-30pm to 4pm -COACHES - Monday -Wednesday & Thursday - BRIAN BERRY NAMES ! - Who can this be ? Hiena Huynh, he was known as - Many used to call him P.B. - now it is B.P. He often gets Be Phu or Bee. His Asian friends call him BEY. Or is it Mr. Huynh ? The Excitement machine or Playing to ? -whatever you know him as, Be Phu Huynh is playing damn good Table Tennis every Tuesday night at our Coburg pennant. A brilliant piece of planning from ' the little master ' Maradonna-Biagio (has anyone seen the way he kicks the ball at his opponents )? Most gentlemen bend down pick the ball up and pass it back ! Anyway the Plan ! Enter now for the next Pennant season - play a high grade in preperation for the Arafura games. Great theory - The problem is that Andrew told him the comp starts after the Arafura games. Who was not listening ? ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Next Monday night. Come and support our club -Have your say on club matters ? Betty Kovacs nee McEwan. -Life been going down hill at a rate of knots for this former champion. - Betty was ranked as high as no 10 in Victoria before retiring in her 20's. 20+ years later a come back and some great results in the veterans tournaments. She joined Oak Park and played there for a few years and of course here at Coburg. Her health deteriorated due to Parkinsons Disease but she kept playing as long as she could. I met up with Betty yesterday, in the nursing home which is now her home. Her health has deteriated, she shakes uncontrollably and of course she is not a shadow of herself. I did not recognise her but she knew me and the chatting began. Her mind is sharp as a tack. he misses the table tennis so now we will try and have an afternoon with Betty at our club. The 2011 Hall of fame awardees will be announced and some of our greats will put on a terrific show. Will speak to Frank (her husband) shortly and just see if maybe we can get this event happening. 6/04/2011: Collin here, I spoke to Bhagwan tonight. He's home recovering from his hearty now. Because he was seen to quickly, his recovery will be swift and he will be back with us doing the Bhagwan shuffle in no time at all. He is very greatful for the concern show for him and the assistance he received when the attack occured. In particular to Helen who called the ambo's for him. Take care Bhagwan, see you back at the club soon mate!
5/4/2011:LOTS OF NEWS ! -Can any one beat this ? Keenager, Irene Conlan won her 50th title on the weekend. SATURDAY SQUAD - let us introduce our latest coach -KAREN LI - Former New Zealand player - ranked very high in the world and former Oceania Champion & YES ! has recorded wins over Jian Fang Lay & Miao Miao - Karen joins the squad this Saturday. TRAINING CAMP - Next Monday 11th April through to Friday 15th May - $20 per day per student. 12-30pm start every day 17th JULY - 27 players required to represent Coburg against Yarrawonga -At COBURG . -All standards ! so enter your name now. 31st July -Coburg players have been invited to play in this years Yarrawonga Open -A great event and hopefully some Coburg players will enter. 4/4/11:BHAGWHAN --Get well mate - He had a heart attack while playing on Saturday afternoon. Guys just a reminder - if you are feeling unwell, or have chest pains -Table Tennis is not the sport to be palying . Go and get it checked out.
Another name to pop up -Wei (Percy) Lu -Been some confusion with Percy's name in the past - it is actually Percy Lu. WAR -A big lead to the North side and wasn't Lawrence quiet. Then South side started catching up and Loose Lips was back. When his team won ? it was he himself up on the barrier screaing and dancing. Glad your voice box started to work again, Mr Loose Lips. 2/4/11:Fumihiko Vagaki (Gaki) -a new name we will see for a while as he helps with the coaching programs as part of his sports course. Craig - a big win in Super League at Croydon. 3 straight over Foo - And a fair effort against Powell. Thanks to Shaun & Jamie who went with him for support. Lots of people at Croydon as the junior pennant was on but no great interest in super League. Not even Henzell vs Powell drew much interest. A shame - our sport is a sport we have all played at some stage, and no interest for non players to watch the greats. Has this club had a greater sports person ? Irene from Keenagers who admits to being older than Jim, is going for her 50th sports title. This time it is for lawn bowls. A former top cricketer, tennis player, lawn bowls and golfer, who finds time to pay some ping pong. Good luck girl in the final today. Franca from Keenagers is ill. We wish her a speedy recovery. Trevor is also out of action after breaking a rib while going for a walk 1/4/11:THANH off on holidays for 5 nights - Can anyone mind their 9 year old Chihuhua ? -Friendly and quiet, de sexed female. 31/3/11:Biagio - Had a new partner this week and wasnt he happy. He was saying that he had a real partner who would not run him over in doubles. You have the right of reply Andrew ! Sime screams out- We won a game - well a set anyway. How did they end up ? Another loss in doubles. What did Rosalie do ? Opposition pulled out -Introduced fill ins to her -They only lasted a short time then shot through . Arranged for her teams 3rd lot of opponents for the evening . They also did not last the distance . Shady forehands team -Team has broken down. No Rodney again and teams stumbles from finals race. Tyson has been seen with draft forms in his hands. Another team having problems is the 15ers -Seems Mr 15 is showing no interest in his team and word has it that a name change is on the cards for next season. Could be the first 15 fan club members to burn their shirts !
30/3/11:VALE - KEVIN McCUSKEY -Our Resident Poet (some of his work is on our white board as you enter the hall) Loose Lips Lawrence kicked the Kumar tonight. Next week he promises to Clobber Kaunain and Pounce on Peart. It was much more peaceful when he never won a match ! Graeme Pratt & Des Jones the new Sopranos. And I dont mean singers ! - They have plotted together to remove the unbeatable Mr Li. I don't know exactly what they did but Yi Chen Li is now unavailable for the rest of the season. Watch out BB you might be next.
Jiim the Ball Man - 'we have had more home matches than there has been rounds -& it is me who buys the match ball. !. Maybe your patner should arrive on time Jim ?
29/3/11:Training Camp - If you want quality coaches - it is time to book in -12-30 to 4pm Monday 11th to Friday 15th.
Memorable! 28/3/11:WAR - Series 4 -Win to SOUTH SIDE who now lead series 6 wins to 4 Coming events - GOOD FRIDAY TOURNAMENT -4pm (3-30 sign in ) $5 per person -Guaranteed plenty of matches ! CASH PRIZES
Loose Lips - Not only been talking up his plans for next Tuesday night (just a couple of has beens to beat) He took control of the Saturday squad matches. He played a poor shot then claimed sweat ball & a replay (would he have done the same if he won the point ?) -then refused to believe he lost a double match after claiming he hit the winning shot -trouble was 15 people said they saw something quite different. And why was Lawrence at the club from 10am to 6pm ? - Wife (Suzy) had other committments so Lawrence decided it was his day of pleasure ! And he had intention of leaving the club until the lights were turned off. As for C & C ? they just sat around and waited until dad had, had enough ping pong for one day -So much for the bung knee!
JIM - No intentions of slowing down obviously- Seemed to chase Percy from court to court, just to play against him. Then sneaked off home without saying good bye ! Wonder how he fared in the matches ?
25/3/11:GUESS WHERE THE 'AFTER THE CLUB CLOSES' group will be taking their business to ?
24/3/11:Pistol Pete - complaining that his partner is not doing enough. Pistol had to carry him in the crucial doubles match so that their team could get over the line. Pistol says ' Easy beat Eric ! maybe you should sack your coach as you dont seem to be playing that well !' Erics coach is a well known club identity who plans or working Eric overtime just so that he can get a few wins and shut up his partner.
23/3/11: LOST PROPERTY - We know we need an extension. But it just might be for the left behind items. SUNDAY - 2 bags with bats (one bag has 3 bats in it). -left at the club. Sunglasses - We now have 10 drink bottles + 3 boxes of clothes -Shoes & a heap of towells. Dave Z -Paid his fees then attacked the white board -to mark his partners (Goran's name) Trouble is he used a permanent marker. then the panic trying to remove the red texta marks -Final result - Half the names on the white board removed. The little guy we all love ERIC - winner of the under 9s at Croydon - He now has a table tennis trophy to go with his Cricket trophy ! Tu's in the News - Pat was seen on the TV shaking hands with royalty & this was followed up with a picture of the girl in the Herald Sun TTV board member Joe Gerada attended the club last night- What a night to attend - Liao vs Brand -Carter vs Huynh & Huang vs Luu -all being played at the same time Lets hope some good words about a thriving club, end up being told at the TTV board room.
Neil Montford. - International umpire and player at the nearby Diamond Valley centre, has been awarded the Official of the Year Award.
Player of the Round -Obviously inspired by his team mates new hair do -Lawrence Lim who continues to show good form ! A recent win over Wayne Greaves and now he defeats Section 2 leading player, Jamie Champion. Looks like you have guaranteed yourself a spot in Winter again inn Section 2. Well done Lawrence. But be warned that grade promises to be even tougher next season. Table tennis veteran player well known by many Coburg players, Bruno Zimmaro also passed away recently. Again we pass on our sympathy to his family and friends. 19/3/11:Des Jones comes to the club yesterday morning and says 'All the cars in the car park ? did everyone drive 2 cars here ? Sorry Des there is a swimming pool next and a school carnival is being held . Not everyone plays Table Tennis. Development squad training on Friday nights and who should rock up ? Mr I scored heaps of points last weekend, Lim. Obviously losing to a young girl last weekend has made him want to train even more. 18/3/11:BEYOND BLUE - the great organisation helping those with Depression & Anxiety. We are offering their Blue wrist bands FREE OF CHARGE in an attempt help raise the community awareness of this organisation. Please pick up some wrist bands from the front counter Taxi Tom -Can't go to Ocean Grove this weekand in case a Tsunami hits the region. Maybe he should stay clear of Coburg lake, just in case it overflows. Talking about Taxi dont you dare say a bad word about his Taj Mahal -The ultimate ball picker upper. The lovely lady Cheryl has no idea of how long this new toy took to make, & the finish is better than some of his work on 'the cars'.
17/3/11:A couple of strange happenings has some members rather worried Biagio still complaining -that a week ago we ruined his teams chances by making Andrew find a way down the stairs onto court 2 - then had his chair thrown down after him. Back on the beloved court 4 this week ! and a big win (2 matches were won 11/9 in the 5th set) over the undefeated White Ice and the Fast Feet team is now in 2nd placed on the ladder. Thanks to Leader newspaper -doing a great job by including a sports report on our weekly pennant, this season.
16/3/11:Taxi Tom - Complaining about the arms on 'the octopus' - Mr Helicopter. they are eleventy 8 foot long !- After Micks win he then had to play Mr Mo Vember who Mick said ' forgot to shave his mo at the end of last Movember. -Hmm no wonder Mick has trouble keeping partners.
Adolf -enters the centre after a 2 month lay off -and within 2 mnutes is playing on the new centre court
Sundays P.P.P. Program - And the screaming coming out of Mick's Mouth -we thought he had been shot- A bullet did get him - fired by the 15 -straight at him. And didnt he complain about the pain ! err ? isnt this the man with pierced nips ? Sounds more painful than a ping pong ball hitting you . 14/3/11:ENTRIES COMING IN THICK AND FAST - 4PM START TODAYS TOURNAMENT everyone is welcome MOOMBA - Todays Tournament - 4pm Start -EVERYONE IS WELCOME - $5 entry 13/3/11: WAR Series- In Capt Lawrence's absence - The South Side- Plucked defeat after looking certain winners. Led by the Chew train, North side pinched an important win. Percy discovered that he can't play while doing the tied shoe shuffle ( Having your shoe laces tied together ) David Ks recent good form has disappeared. But where was the South side inspirational leader ? -Playing in Geelong where he lost to a young lady ! Earn Chew- had a blonde moment ! He had trouble working out who was Andrew and who was David - as he feels that they look a little similar. Yes Earn you can be excused seeing that they are Identical twins. Geelong yesterday -Catisia's warm up that impressive she was mistaken for Miao Miao
GEELONG OPEN TOURNAMENT -And many of our players competed - including Eric in his first tournament. 12/3/11:COLLIN LAWTON R.I.P. -Collin was one of our Keenagers who sadly passed away after a long illness. The funeral will be next Wednesday in Doncater. Please read the Herald Sun death notices for more details. Saturday squad- Will be q bit quiet this week as many of our players will be competing in Geelong -We say - Good luck to our players
Thanks for returning my Simon & Garfunkle DVD - cover -I dont know where the DVD is though. 9/3/11:Moomba Tournament - $5 entry next Monday afternoon -4pm to 7pm -Open to everyone ! -.
How did Jim go with the Sars ? How good it is ! 3 weeks now of Table tennis news in the local paper- Well done Moreland leader for supporting the smaller sports. Coburg pennant rankings. - At the half way mark of the season - the top 30 ranked players at our club are on Bright yellow paper on the white boards and results board. A summary is now posted on this web site in the Pennant section. Bob & Bill seen loitering in the car park - planning the strategy as they will team together for the last 2 rounds in Section 7.
8/3/11:For the past 3 weekends we have been bleesed to witness the work ethic of Rocket !(Darcie) Geelongs number 1 player -claims not to have had a hit this year ( yet he filled in for Geelongs pennant only a week ago) come to Coburg last night and smashed 2 of our gentlemen Mr Keshishian and Mr Pattison - Maybe we should have got him to play a real match - real opposition -W Greaves vs Rocket Darcie - now thats a match up. Mr Peart features in the local ppaer this week -after drinking a tonne of Sarsparilla and winning a big match. Well, Peter is now known as Peter Payrole as he even had Jim following suit. Jim might have only bought one drink - but it very well might have been the first drink he has bought at the club in the past 10 years. -Imagine what will happen to his budget if he defeats Michael & Ern this week ? 5/3/11:H E L P -Had a request - for a blade from Haifu -cant find the web site- cant find a Haifu blade -Plenty of rubbers from Haifu but from ooak or ping pong.com Can some one help with this request ? M O O M B A Madness Competition -14th March - 4pm - 2 x player teams (graded) player 1 vs 1 2vs 2 -1 pt per win -(if team wins both singles bonus point) then onto next round -guaranteed to finish by 7 pm at latest- Cash prizes only $5 per person to enter. WAR - South side crushed - Percy went Poof ! and failed to fire - Dave Kumar-Cracked then got crushed - which left Lawrence in Limbo and his whole Empire crashed around him -Capt Chrissys fine decision making has left her team closing the gap trailing 3 wins to 4. in Series 4. 4/3/11:Tony Mac is back home and again on the improve- Kevin is doing it real hard though - Good luck mate Trevor has had his rubbers revitalised. Can't tell you he says' Its OK Trevor, your rubber has been treated with Canola oil' He nearly fainted ! How did you know ? was his question, but before I could answer he was off to tell his next victim about his special rubbers Friday night Development program -New leaders are - Vanessa and Joshua- Darcie is 3rd and Nicholas is 4th. Andrew is in 5th place 3/3/11:thanks LEADER News Paper - 3 of the 4 Rounds played this season have been covered by the newspaper
Good to see Lawrence find some form -ever since he has been threatened with a hair colour that matches his partner.
Was Biagio getting grumpy at losing ? word has it that the Mayor might pick up on this and have a few words ! And who saw Biagi carrying the pair of stilts ? Back to Lawrence ! -DOES ANY ONE WANT TO HIRE HIM AS AN UMPY ? TUESDAY Night in the chair & he calls out OK PLAYERS READY TO START ? Would have been fine except the score was already one all. Mr Alert number 2 - Mathew ? did you win ? I don't know ! so he asked his opponent -Did I win ? OK -does this qualify as cheating ? Peter Peart went home on Monday night and starting planning for the following nights 'big match' against the J boys. Armed with a truck load of Sarsparilla, for the family. Well. a late night binge started and he had to re stock the next night, as the stocks were low. Obviously the sugar overload must have worked as he defeated the previously undefeated Jamie. Does this classify him as a Drug cheat or or mr Super Sars ? Looks l;ike we better re stock the fridges as this could be the start of something. Might rival the old Dr Medicine routine from the back of the horse and trailor -Eternal youth and terrific table table all from one bottle or crate of Sarsparilla. 1/3/11:Start planning players ! The Yarrawonga tournament will be held Sunday 10th July & Coburg players & members are invited to play. Last year the event was dominated by Duncan & Craig- Hopefully this year we will be well represented again.
THEN THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY the 17th July, Yarrawonga will send down a bus load of players for the Annual Yarra vs Coburg challenge. 27 players of all standards are required for the match which will start at 9am and go until 1pm followed by a BBQ here at the Coburg club- I am taking entries now
27/2/11:GREEN & GOLD T Shirt -Medium - TRENTs from last years Super League - Forehand Frenzy on back Both of our men Tony Mac and Kevin are on the improve-Still unsure as to what is causing Tonys problem and Kevins having a break from the Chemo. Great chance both will be back at their own homes by early next week. WAR - Huge attendance & Trent and Percy were representing their teams. Antil climax - Percy chewed up Earn & gave Trent a spanking -Jim had his hands full yet David K is unbeatable at the moment. Quick win to South side by a record margin They now lead Series 4 - 4 wins to 2. Saturday squad - & didnt they come from far and wide- Boronia- Hawthorn -Bairnsdale & Marlo. Trent and Bleinda popped in on their way home to Sydney home- trent joined in for WAR but Capt Kilderry wished that he didn't. Female players ? 11 in the morning on courts. and 15 juniors. WELL DONE players and coaches. But one lady new comer gave me the bird on her first day at the club during the tough doubles matches routine. Its OK Belinda your secrets safe & yes ! I did pick on you a bit. Saw some blatant cheating by Mr Kumar -Oldest on court Serves first so Dave grabs the ball & serves. David - you are not 60 yet. The Presidents is not too far away ! Who asked for the Orange & Mango mineral water. Offered them lemon & lime but instead got - Give me Passiona. Then Harry says- I want Sunkist. After we got it he says I meant Pepsi - but what he really wanted was Passiona as well. Finally -who is the Coburg legend ? moving into the new house at Bachus Marsh ? Conned the new neighbours into minding the beds & Matresses. went and visited the house -got ready for the first night at home ! All went wrong ! Super Coach Alois locked the keys in side the new house ! So they just spent their first night at Bacchus Marxh on their own matresses in their neighbours house ! One way to make aquaintances I s'pose.
26/2/11:Just back from a visit to John Fawkner Hospital -Kevin in good spirits in Room Duncan (15)- Feels a bit better so here's hoping! Tony on the other hand got word I was visiting so went for another procedure. Still waiting to hear how things went.
25/2/11: END OF TERM 1 TRAINING CAMP - Monday 11th April to Friday 15th April - 12-30pm to 4pm.
24/2/11:POP GUN PETE- Promises to shoot down opponents but tickles them instead. Then he handed in the score that had him recording a great win ! Actually it was a win to EASY Going Eric but his mate tried to steal the points. The Beauty of our Sport -Players are not committed -But we have some greats- This year alone -Duncan has filled in a lower grade playing left handed -Chris Y - Played Pen hold style in a lower grade. Peter Jacobs helped us out -with a hard bat - again in a lower grade and Shaun Julie & Anthony are regualrs who hand around in case we need some one. 23/2/11:Pennant- Players- the bad language is unacceptable as is the bad sportsmanship slipping into our club. Cant expect everyone to be angels -but it is time your own team mates stood up and tell you to pull your head in ! -I dont want to ban players but i will if you cant tow the line ! Kevin McCuskey - Take a bow ! I love your determination. Kevin our resident Poet from Keenagers has been to hell with cancer in 2 main regions in his body ! 2 courses of Chemo have weakened him - but not destroyed his fighting spirit. -He now takes on his 3rd course of Chemo with the knowledge he has only a 30 to 40% chance of success, good on you Kev - keep fighting because everyone who knows you is in your corner.
Now its time for some humour.
But my favourite of the night - GLENN S. - 'Can you fill in tonight ?' - I have to see if the wife has anything on ! ' Yep! that would stop you playing ping pong 21/2/11:Tony Mac ! Now in Intensive care - after a couple of bad days. The worst seems over and hopefully he will be home in the near future Coburg players do well at Bendigo juniors - James Lew won the Divison 3 final-and Dillon Chambers from Mildura who does a lot of his training her made the final. Darcie Morton, who has trained with us a lot this year made the under 11 girls final. Some good results from Carey White as well. Carey's pennant results at Coburg this season have also been outstanding and like James, he is undefeated . Jim K read tis weeks local paper - your team is on top of a very strong Section 1 ladder. -Keep up the good work !
19/2/11:SATURDAY TRAINING - 11 female players in the club this morning -Fantastic for a sport that is male dominated. 15 Juniors in the squad today -
WAR ! Series 4 -The match started off slowly- Not many points for either team -thought the match would last until Jim was ready to visit Hong Kong again. then the break through -Earn loses many points then Jim had a swipe and missed everything. Could not see a hole in his bat so maybe some of his 3 strands of hair got in his eye ? don't they have barbers in Hong Kong ? 18/2/11: A good friend of Coburg ttc, Ern C (not Chew) from the Northern Region School Sports assoc has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. The Operation will take place in the near future and on behalf of our members we wish Ern god luck and a speedy recovery. I have just witnessed my first triple Let. A grade 5 match and both players & the umpy all stopped at the same time to do up their shoe laces. Roger Massie ? Australian PPP coach. Where are you ? -Supposed to take training for this weekends camp at MSAC. Quite a few Coburg players involved. Wel., roger is laid up in Darwin waiting for a Cyclone to leave the city so that the planes can fly again. Dont worry Roger Taxi Tom is looking after the group in your absence. 7/2/11:Keiths junior group - Attracting good numbers- Every Thursday evening between 6pm & 7-30pm -New comers welcome ! $5 per night Tony MacMahon - feeling a bit better - Currently having a rest in the John Fawkner- 2nd floor Room 13 -
16/2/11:The Champ is back ! Jim Kilderry has returned from his annual trek to Hong Kong. The Trousers- Shirt & Shoes left in the Mens change rooms have been claimed- The Prez himself left them behind over a week ago ! 15/2/11:Just found out that our popular Keenager leader Tony Mac has been rushed to the JOHN FAWKNER Hospital. More info as it comes to hand
HAPPY D U N C A N DAY -The 15th of the 2nd has arrived-Lets hope that 15 brings the cake tonight ! Next Monday (21st Feb) Trent will be at the club training in preperation for his match on the Wednesday evening at MSAC in Premier Pennant Have not seen much of Ziggy lately so who should rock up to the club last night ? Michael - Who looks more Like Ziggy than Ziggy does.
Bit of a baby boom at Coburg- 3 members to have babies this year -Looks like more coaching for Keith in a few years time. Mick Taxi Tom -remembered to turn up to the MSAC tournament yesterday where he won his AWD event. But in normal style -failed hear the call over the microphone about some one who had left their jacket which had a wallet and car keys in the pockets, laying around. Yes ! It was Taxi's.
Was going to sit on this for week -but too good not to write about it now. Duncan and I worked with the AWD group at the club yesterday morning. As always they worked hard. But I wouldl ike to mention Kevin, the 21 year old who for several years come to the club on Saturday afternoons and waited patiently for some one to give him a hit. Never a word was said, as he played this sport he loves. Last year he joined Alois's Sunday squad and quickly showed some improvement. Yesterday I was prvivileged to be at the end of the table when Kevin went through some foot work drills. Some 20 minutes later, he was still going and his dad had downed the news paper and was in the court saying he had never seen Kevin do this. So hew picked up the balls so that Kevin could not get a break. A few coughs here and there but still the jumper was not removed. They were hard drills and I for one was very impressed as was dad. then the break through moment. We even had a good coversation with the 'quiet one' about his studies, where he lives and his love outside of table tennis. 'I dips me lid to you young man' You were and are an inspiration.
8/2/11:ALOIS was late for a coaching lesson ! that alone is news worthy -But in his absence -His student Bec ! was treated to some coaching from Al's off sider Trevor.
7/2/11:Has there been greater interest in anything at this club than the new DHS Rainbow table ? Many thanks to EAGLE SPORTS a DOOZEY from Peter Peart- he said 'everyone is treating me with respect tonight' followed by I even won the last set of the night -now thats respect. Although they wont buy me a drink ! But his beauty was' I just called an Anticipatory Let ! - I knew I was about to be distracted. Dontk now what his opponent was on - because he replied with -You deserve an Anticipatory Let.
Must have something to do with the name -George #4 (Liondas) entered the Keenager Shoot Out and like his name sake -Went out first round. 5/2/11:Vivek Verma from India could very well drop in next Saturday. Is this the new Percy ? WAR -Rest Easy Lawrence - Your team is in good hands under the leadership of the new Captain Abdul. Combined with the return of Craig -the recruitment of David Kumar and CYCLONE Ishani who took control of the Chew Train - South side recorded a win to now lead Series 4. NEXT SUNDAY we visit the refugee camp -You must let me know by Monday if you would like to join us -Otherwise it will be too late as we have to apply for special passes into the camp.
4/2/11:Thanks Duncan & Craig -THE NEW TABLE takes pride of place on court 2- Thanks to EAGLE Sports who made this possible So where do we go from here ? A group consisting of players -will be watching - Deliberately belt the table ? -no 2nd chance-- You will not be playing on it again for 6 months -We want to be serious about this valuable acquisition to the club. 3/2/11:PACKED TO THE RAFTERS -- TV show ? no ! this is the way to describe our club last night -Thanks to everyone for being patient Junior training commences tonight -Catisia will be on hand to assist Keith
2/2/11:Special day at the club - The Keenagers had their first afternoon session -20 attended in the heat as we welcomed the Mayor Mr Oscar Yildiz & Kelvin Thompson. Then Round 1 of Pennant- Plenty of no shows - people pulling out at the last moment but some wonderful matches were played. And Taxi Tom took the broken chair -dropped in near the door so that he could take it home to fix and of course forgot about it !
BIG MAC (Tony Mac) sorry to hear that you were unwell -& unable to represent your group today when the Mator visited. X-iom V -ega - According to AL -It is the obvious rubber for Mr 15.
1/2/11:CLUB COMMITTEE -this club has been served by a wonderful committee for a number of years. The stalwarts are still around and love to help out where possible but the club committee does need new faces.
Congratulations -Chrissy Jones Coburgs female Pennant Player of the year 2010 TOMORROW - The Mayor Mr Oscar Yildiz & Mr Kelvin Thompson will visit the club for a special Keenagers session -which starts at 1pm First Committee meeting for the year tonight (are you interested in joining our committee this year ?) Keiths Junior coaching -Starts on Thursday at 6pm -Catisia to assist this week. Friday nights Development Program -group coaching from 6-30 to 7pm with Ducan Tu -then some practice play until 8pm -Only $5 per person 29/1/11:WAR - what a welcome for Biagio - Was not quite sure what the distraction point was all about. Lawrence was not much use to his team but Catisia was the player of the day. A come from behind win to South side - Series 4 now 1 win each
Currently planning some record attempts with Guiness Book of Records -Great demo today from Earn and Duncan.
28/1/11:With the training camps finished for the Summer -the attention turns to the Saturday squad. But we will have another coaching camp during the Easter Break - By far the cheapest with the most amount of coaches at a traning camp.
SUNDAY 13th February- Coburg table tennis club will be visiting a refugee camp
28/1/11:Highlights of todays camp -
Final day today with some spots still available - 12-30pm to 4 pm
27/1/11:TRAINING COMMENCES AT 12-30pm today -Brian Berry & a host of coaches in action.
FULL RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL AUSTRALIA DAY CHALLENGE --(I will write softly as there might be a few tired bodies reading this )
B grade -A great win to Abdul over Lawrence (who put out the favourite Srikanth in the Semi's - in his smartest win at Coburg.
Hardest worker at the camp - Syd Mayteewarakul -Syd is 38 years old and father of the great prospect- Brooke.
Brian Berry commented on how much Syd had improved since the last camp 2 weeks ago. Age is not such a huge barrier if you are keen and dedicated. The training camp continues -21 players yesterday wre treated to some great coaching. Today Dillon joins us as does Duncan and Brian Berry B grade Australia day challenge was held. 23 players - Winner was Abdul Ghafoor - Runner up Lawrence Lim - 3rd Srikanth Bashetty and 4th was Mick Tomlinson. James Lew was 5th. Tonight the Open singles with Brian Berry in as the number 1 seed- Michael Huang is seeded 2 -Craig Carter is seeded 3 and Duncan Tu is the 4th seed.
25/1/11:Day 2 of the Camp - 21 players training hard yesterday -TODAY IS PERCYs Final day before he heads home for 5 weeks !
What a great job done yesterday by Chris & Catisia. Australia day - 7pm is the Open Event - Defending Champions Craig & Brian Berry will be in action, as will many other good players. $5 entry.
Biagio the Beaut ! -On the Radio -Talking Tennis with Kouta- (forgot to put the Table in front of Tennis ) - Organises the Mayor to visit the club next Tuesday at 1pm (while Biagio is not playing) -Made sure the Mayor bring a friend (Mr Kelvin Thompson -before he goes to Canberra to join Parliment). Biagio even organised a BBQ with the mayor - at the Mayors house of course. The PPP squad is on again next Sunday and if you would like to block a few ball for the guys from 10am to 1pm contact me at the club.
Patricia from Brazil -The Juggler who entertained us several times is back home but has some of the places she visited on You Tube
22/1/11:WAR - round 1 series 5-- WHAT A RIPPER- our first 90/all match - Then it was a match from Deuce- Play with wrong hand -Each player can only play one point at a time -A long match but another win to the North side.
Some new rules been put in place for WAR --5 MULTI Point players per team per match ! Julien -Multi tasking - Reading the table tennis catalogue while using the mobile
Missing player- His photo is on the white board near the television. Has not been seen since last year ! Where are you old mate ? 21/1/11:Next week - A NEW STATE OF THE ART TABLE -ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN AUSTRALIA -Be Warned -hit your bat on this table and you never play on it again for at least the remainder of this year
I will be asking for a panel of players to assist with making sure the table is not damaged - We need to be tough with hit the table -play eslewhere in the hall . NEXT WEEKS CAMP - Coaches on various days include Duncan -Richard- Brian Berry & Percy -And we have Catisia & Chris helping out Also next week -Australia day challenge -Section 2 Tuesday night -Section 1 Wednesday night 7pm start PLUS -Next week Duncan -Dillon & I & others have been invited to do a demonstration for some Refugees at the Broadmeadows Army Barracks
February 1st. OUR NEW MAYOR MR. OSCAR YILDIZ & KELVIN THOMPSON will visit the club at 2pm. If you are free please come along. FOR SALE - A JOOLA KOOL BLADE -BALSA - as new for $100 - Now this is a serious fast bat ! NEXT WEEKS TRAINING CAMP - Bring the swimming gear ! ONE LUCKY STUDENT WILL BE GIVEN A STIGA CARBO OVERSIZE BLADE WITH ALMANO RUBBERS ! 20/1/11:GRAND FINAL RESULTS -Section 1 Winners -Sam -Duncan & Craig - Section 2 -Lawrence -Chris and the much improved Catisia. Chris & Catisia will be helping out at next weeks camp. Lawrence is planning on taking on the big boys in next weeks Australia Day challenge on Wednesday night.
19/1/11:PLAYERS/MEMBERS/CLUB USERS -Be Warned !!NEXT SUNDAY is the annual free day at the Pool
CHRISTMAS COMPS GRAND FINALs Section 3 - Well done to Bob Lee - Bruce Baulch & Derek Warren Sections 1 & 2 play their Grand Finals tonight. AUSTRALIA DAY COMPETITIONS - Section 2 next Tuesday night -Top Section Wednesday night- 7pm start $5 per player entry NON STOP ROUND ROBIN MATCHES -from 7pm until 9-30pm -Defending champions -Brian Berry & Craig Carter.
NEXT WEEK TRAINING CAMP -What a great camp we have planned - VARIOUS COACHES - Including Brian Berry -Percy Wei & Duncan 15 on various days If anyone can understand a screaming Irish man ? please contact Kit -Trevor is helping us trying to work out what Kit had to say when a bucket of cold water happended to find him. It might have fixed the Possum problem as 'Pat the possum' has not returned for a couple of days. 18/1/11:HOT SPECIAL - Double Fish Training Balls - box of 100 - $30 - 2 boxes for $55 (While stocks last) Biagio -rocks up & asks 'how did i go in the leading player results ? (not ! how did my team go ?) then said ' I am refreshed - relaxed -& feeling good for the Grand Final.' What ? - my team lost in the Semi finals ? What were they doing ? we guess that they might have been looking for their 3rd player ! No respect- Possum Pat continues to invade the club. Obviously not impressed that 15 was not coming to the club tonight-- Left a message of 2 on court Duncan. 7/1/11:WAR -Series 4 ends with a BANG ! A close match -but North nerves held and wins Series 4. It was a great Series and now the atttention turns to Series 5- This week is trade week - and Jim and David K are high on the list of names being chased by the South Side.
15/1/11:THE CAMP CLOSES WITH A BANG ! ALOIS join us for 2 hours -Then we witness first hand Al's skill against Percy -thanks guys. And to think we do it all again in 2 weeks with Dunc 15 back with us & Richard. -Percy will pay us a visit as will Brian & who knows who else. 14/1/11:FINAL DAY OF OUR FIRST CAMP FOR THE YEAR - But we are already taking bookings for our next camp -Which begins in 2 weeks time -Asst coaches Catisia & Chris Lim will help us spend more time with the players just starting out and DUNCAN and RICHARD will be back. -Percy Brian & Murice will all make appearances during this camp Super League Doubles partners in 2010 -David B and Craig -both rolled up limping tonight. Daves done the Ankle and Craig the Hammy -Looks like the 3 legged race for them is the best bet. Nick is back 2 weeks early & what did he find ? 15 (his coach) has missed him and booked another Nick for a session next week. A former member walked into the club (won't mention his name) and said while pointing to a picture -Is that Alois ? Could be mistaken for Alois but it is actually Mary Le Gassick - then next night another former member walked in and asked 'any photos of Alois around. He was standing right next to Al's photo in the Hall Of Fame selection. When shown the current photo of Alois, he replied with -'Oh! he had hair when I knew him.
13/1/11:What a day - The 3rd day of the coaching clinic - Craig & Maurice joined the regulars- Angelo and Abdul helped out - 26 very happy Students
Next Weeks Grand Final - Top seeds - Craig Sam & 15 will meet Kaunain Abdul & Mike in Divi 1 -In Divi 2- Kal -Raf & Meric will play the inform Lim trio and on Monday night OK guys - Only been open less than 2 weeks this year and already had -100 requests (it seems) for air conditioners or ceiling fans to be installed ! Probably the same people who request central heating in Winter.
12/1/11:Maurice Joins the Coaching group today as does Craig Semi Finals of the Christmas comp tonight. -As les rightly pointed out- Where has January gone ?
11/1/11:Day 2 of The Camp -Again Percy will be taking charge -Paul, The Soph & Abdul good hitting partners 10/1/11:FIRST DAY OF THE TRAINING CAMP -So helping Percy and I is the great BRIAN BERRY - Good numbers in attendance will see him return later in the week-- CRAIG CARTER - a strong possibility of Helping with service and a strong first loop -WEDNESDAY
8/1/11:FIRST SATURDAY TRAINING FOR THE YEAR -and a few tired bodies afterwards. But not before WAR was contested. Lets cover today - The Lim Family take centre stage - We asked Catisia ' Does your dad often borrow your clothes ?' Or has the McGrath Foundation found Coburg. ? There he was. Cool Dad Lawrence in his bright PINK tee shirt - But I have 6 of them he says -Gues what his team mates will be wearing this year ? -Not to be outdone -Very hot ! very hard training and all players are in short pants except Chris -he has the tracky dacs on. Catisia scream - Chris take them off -Dad has embarrassed me enough today. Take them off he did and his bright red shorts- touched his ankles ! And mum Suzie gets a mention -The Lim family eat their soup with mums newest addition -Wooden Spoons- Allows the full flavour she says -can't taste the stain less steel. Can't taste the stainless steel -but not very long before the spoons got ditched - Catisia had a mouth full of splinters. DOES THE EXCITEMENT EVER STOP AT THIS CLUB ? 6PM AND LIGHTS OUT. Only a hand full of people -All ;ights switched off - no noise and only Abdul and I - It is now 10 past 6 so out the door after setting off the alarm.Abdul says everyones gone so good night! Into the car start it up and a phone call from home asking what time will I be home. Lucky I have been delayed because as I start to drive the dreaded alarm start screaming (ask Maurice about its noise ) -Has my mate the possum made another visit ? Walk towards the door and it is a creature of another sort in the door way - THE LAP MAN...Locked in and boy, is it noisy. Lap has a bath in the sink before he runs home every Saturday night- But why he didnt stick his head out when the lights went out ? has me confused. Bet he does next time I switch the lights out. Who's the Ninny ? Club has not be opened a week in 2011 and I have the 3rd bat lost this year- Complete with its Terry Towelling bat handle cover.
7/1/11: 41 YEARS TODAY ! What would have happended with Table tennis at Coburg- Victoria & Australia if this event did not take place ?
So what is the Anniversary ? you tell me ! the 3 winners can join a PPP training at Coburg- even score a bit of a hit with Alois. LOST -Form by some of our players (read about George in the Keenagers section) FOUND - a few Christmas Kilos by some of our members. Talking about our Members - How about paying your 2011 fees guys and not just marching onto the courts. You might just cop a $5 session fee.
Christmas comp - Semi Finals next Wednesday -the draw is in the Pennant Section of this Web Site 6/1/11:INTRUDER ALERT - Big Possum - falls from roof into court 1 -charges across court -through net into court 6 - into 7 - through 8 and 9 - up ramp into canteen and nearly onto my lap. Our own animal master George Dimop. was the hero and sent it packing via the rear exit.
Andrew Cornell- (later copied word for word by Rohan H - 'we are playing in the finals next week - does that mean there are 2 more teams worse than us ?"
5/1/11:CHRISTMAS COMP - TONIGHT - LAST ROUND & we need 3 fill in Players -
Last Round of the Christmas competition & the excuses roll in - Missing a player (or 2) for my team -they are on Holidays -they are overseas - Bruno has to catch a tram -well. drive one actually - & Deniz is Damaged Deniz after looking at the rear wheel on her push bike -while riding it ! - A lamp post jumped out in front of her leaving Dee Dee battered and bruised -which means she can't wear her shorts !-which means she can't play tonight.
4/1/11:PERCY WEI - to coach at next weeks Holiday Camp- 12-30pm to 4pm Monday to Friday 3/1/11:SATURDAY SQUAD starts back this Saturday $12 per person & -THE FIRST TRAINING CAMP FOR THE YEAR STARTS AT 12-30 PM NEXT MONDAY
The club is open -The floors ar first class- but they would not be if it wasn't for the work from Craig Helen & Shaun
2/1/11:-Hall re opens Monday the 3rd at 6-30. 1/1/2011 -HAPPY NEW YEAR - From Everyone at Coburg table tennis centre Today ! - 1pm -Pop in and say hello -You won't be able to have a hit- But you can bet Shaun Craig & ! are mopping the floors -Taking the Polisher for a walk and Putting floor wax on the floors -More hands the merrier .
JANUARY 2011- Monday Night -we re open 6-30 pm I will be ringing players in the next 2 weeks to confirm their entry in the 2011 Summer Pennant - 6 grades full - and no play in the back room this year. TRENT & BELINDA - will be in Melbourne for a flying visit in late February. -1 night will be set aside for a series of matches- 2 hour time limit -front 3 courts -best of 3 sets - Winner stays on court- More news on this event and the date in the coming weeks.
24/12/10:Congratulations Michael Huang - 2010 Pennant Player of the Year Bob Stewart - Keenager of the Year. And how did he celebrate the news ? Forgot to turn up for the Christmas comp. on Wednesday. Check out the Sales section of this web site- A good table could be yours for a very cheap price Nice Christmas Present - thanks to who eve decided that they need our recycle bin more than we do. It was outside the club at 10-30 last night full and ready to be emptied. At 9am it was no where to be seen.
Andrew Cornell - Delayed his departure before heading back home - to Mildura -yet team mate Keith felt he needed a break from the Christmas Pennant. Then the team mascot Mr Brand, refused to fill in. It took another long time Coburg player, Billy K to rescue the ship and fill in.
22/12/10:2010 Club Pennant Player of the Year -Quite amazing that with one round of the Christmas competition to be played tonight, there is 3 possible scenario's that will decide our winner.
21/12/10: 2011 Membership Fees
Well done Helen. A great Christmas break up held at the club on Sunday evening. Helen Li you are to be congratulated on your efforts. Lets hope next years function is even bigger and better. When is Christmas celebrated in Slovenia? On the 20th of December we asked Adolf how is he going to celebrate Christmas? He replied "Oh yes ! Three weeks till Christmas". Well I don't know about you Adolf, but we will celebrate Christmas next Saturday and you can have yours in the middle of January. Tony Mac and already the celebrations have commenced. A birthday card from Kath signed by all and the first of many birthday cakes complete with a candle and the Keenagers choir in full voice.
19/12/10: WAR -Another big win to the South side to guarantee that Series 3 will run into 2011 North side now lead 10/8- Next round -8th January- Saturday squad before hand.
George Soph- 4th time in a row -Out first round Shoot Out Doubles -At least Phil had the decency to do the same.
17/12/10:GET WELL KEVIN AND GOOD LUCK 16/12/10:Coburg unveiled its cult hero this year & let the world discover its best kept secret.
Sunday nights function -6pm Branko the drummer from the Band Gone 2 Water -will bring his guitarist Michael to join Ziggy and make some music with Mainstreet Herald Sun write about him & the 15 one liners began. Our top 10 -15ers for 2010. ¨ Phil Davis –TTV & TTA, umpires a 15 match -leaves the score board on the table with the number 15 only showing – Here is the winner he declares 15- goes to Nando’s - given docket no 15 of course ! ¨ Phil Smith goes to a Restaurant with a group- 15 of them and the bill come to 2(family name)15 ¨ Not to be outdone – Mr 15 Graduation night –he is allocated number 215 ¨ The 15 fan Club is born ! ¨ His student Nick –leaves for overseas –on the 15th. ¨ It was noted, that many of the canteen items cost the big $1.5 o –Ping pong balls – Potato chips- Cans of Coke –Zero & Diet Coke –Orange juice - & Powerades are Double Duncan & for 4 times Duncan you can buy some Table Tennis Runners . ¨ Who could forget Be Phu running around at the club champs organising tables. .9 to be exact but ¨ 15 coaches 15 students privately- from when the Fan club was born until the end of the year ¨ AND THE WINNER without a doubt – Lawrence rushes to a bottle shop – DUNCANs – and is shocked to see the sign in the doorway SHOP 15 15/12/10:BRIAN BERRY - EARN CHEW - DUNCAN 15 & PERCY - All coaching this Saturday -Final squad for the year ! 15/12/10:Don't forget this Sunday - The clubs Christmas party starts at 6pm and goes until 10pm -Fun and activities organised by Helen ! Bring a mate and a plate. The amazing 15 - Steph- Eliz - Meliz- Darcie -Syd- Spicks & ? - Zeeshan - Salman -Martin - Michael G - William - Harry -Andrew -Phil & Barsham -Have all been coached privately by the great man on his beloved court 15. This group have all been coached by Duncan since he has picked up the nic name 15 -All 15 of them. Obviously no new students planned for this year. he has reached his quota.
Ah ! the Buckley boys -David calls in -We are running late -Did you make the finals ? I don't believe that we did If that is the case then you are running early for next years competitioon.
13/12/10:VALE STEVE GRATTIDGE- It was reminiscing about Steve that made Peter P talk about 'the good old days'. He converted the humble home's 4 car garage into the 'Table tennis stadium. The year was 1975 in would rock Les M -Mark C -Steve H - Steve Grattdige -John Davey & daughter Jenny & Mark McClennan. All desperates with a passion for 'the Pong. 1st Sunday of every month the Table Tennis tournament was held and this lasted for 33 years. Les M was declared the overall victor but he had an advantage as he would always roll up late and the others were worn out by the time he was ready to play. Pearts Ping Pong was just that -Peter supplied the table -venue- euqipment including match balls & refreshments, yet the mob still did not let him win. Play commenced at 10am and lasted to 3pm. Le's intentions were good but he never helped set up, or clean the area, move the rubbish or even has the court surrounds in perfect playing positions.
Interesting to note Steve Han was one of the bandits previously mentioned. Last night he was accompanied to the club by his lovely wife. She watched for 5 minutes then made the long walk home by herself. As for Steve he kept playing until a lift home became available
12/12/10:WAR - A stirling performance from the South Side to keep its chances alive in Series 3. Team motivator and Captain L.L. (Lolly Legs) Lim was penalised for bad sportsmanship after 'ripping into 7 year old Eric' He also publicly apologised to opposition Captain Ms Jones for his bad behaviour. But his team rallied as they strolled to a huge victory. But the North Side still leads 10/7 in the best of 20 match series. All Media: Commentary, Analysis, Opinion and Critique
Andrew Cornell, The Australian Financial Review, “Once bitten: How Australia’s banks dodged the crisis”BRIAN BERRY Coaching today at Coburg -Saturday squad
DONT FORGET SUNDAY - 1PM - Norway television Program filming an indoor Boomerang throwing Compeitition Don't miss the latest saga from Irene from Keenagers -in the Keenagers section. Oh Boy! is all I can say.
7/12/10: Training Camps : January 10th - 14th & 24th - 28th 12:30pm - 4pm each day. $20/day OR $15/day for 5 days or more. BOOK NOW!! Saturday Squad features Brian Berry and number 5 junior from Mauritius Willy Dean Choon Kon Yun. TONIGHT AFTER PENNANT & TOMORROW NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS COMPETITION practice will be held for those who are interested in the Indoor Boomerang Throwing Competition which will be held next Sunday while been filmed for a television show from Norway.
Taxi Tom needs to stay off the jungle juice the night before he comes to Sunday training with the AWD program. It seems that our Cub Reporter Trevor has been harrassed by Taxi when he rolls up in a grumpy mood every Sunday. UMMA centre - Annual Tournament semi finals will be played on Thursday. Section 1 Kaunain M. Beg vs Syed Mansood and Zafar Khan vs Abdul Ghafoor. Section 2 our two club junior players of the year Salman and Zeeshan Siddiqui are through the semi finals.
On Thursday night Angelo, Shaun, Jamie and Craig will be doing a demostration/club promotion at the Gowenbrae Retirement Village. 6/12/10:BRIAN BERRY coaching at the club on Saturday at our squad - 10am start.
CLIFF LYNCH - Club treasurer/former Secretary -Former A grade player with TTV pennant/ Section 1 player at Coburg Has a new title.
5/12/10:WAR - although Percy did his best to destroy the South Side -an injured Lawrence injured Limbs Lim led his team to a stirring victory. Check out the DVDs of our Keenagers in action -Brilliant job by the group from Swinburne University 3/12/10:2010 AUSTRALIAN RANKINGS - Trent 7- Dillon Chambers - 9 - Linda Huynh 9 and Elizabeth Jacob 10th January Camp - entry forms now available - Monday 10th to Friday 14th .And Dillon will be in attendance. 2nd Camp in January - Monday 24th January to Friday 28th, Contact the club to make a booking
THE CLUB WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FRIDAY THE 24TH OF DECEMBER (we will be open 9-30 am to noon on that day) We re open Monday 3rd January in the evening. Does any one onw 250 spare piong pong balls ? they might be required by the Preincess Park Bowls club- Read the story in the Keenagers Section of this Web site.
Final round of the Friday night Pennant- Congratulations Jamie Champion -4th term winner and Zeeshan & Salmon Siddiqui -Coburg Clubs Junior Players of the Year. 2/12/10:WHAT A PITY - But we thank you for your support -THE TTA web site - Featured our Super League complete with a photo of You-Jing & Miao. Many E Mails and phone calls about the great article - A great promotion of our sport at a local club. -yes ! it was removed after one day
SUPER LEAGUE -- The Tee Shirt Worn by Trent in the colours of the Winners -Green with Gold Trim. FORE HAND FRENZY on the back -It is up for sale as we raise money for next years Super League - I have a reserve on it. Size medium but big for a Medium. See it at the club.
SUNDAY NIGHT - 19th December - a get together for members and their families at the club
Left Handed Golf Clubs on display at the club -Now this is one hell of a Christmas present - 30/11/10:Keenagers today - A good turn out and the new DVD was released. What a great job done by the Swinburne students. David -Mate- Chris -Or what ever his name is this week. Could not attend Satruday training - instead bent down to pick something up -BANG there goes the back- Now cant play pennant tonight. Now we know why he asks the players to pick up the balls on Saturdays.
29/11/10:A plea for help !
28/11/10:WAR -Series 3 -South side who have been getting a belting - Made some big changes. Threw Craig onto the Interchange bench. Retired Collin -Sent Venkat overseas & appointed a new Captain. Recruited Darcie & Cameron & guess what- A slow start with only the 'Wei ' one Percy keeping them in the match. Enter Captain Lawrence, on one leg (the new Captain hook !) and a startling turn a round and finally a win for the South side. Still trail 5 /10 in Series 3.
KEENAGERS TAKE A BOW - 33 member/ players from our club & partners -had a great night at Darebin RSL BIG BIAGIO -YOU BEAUT ! -Our special man was told ' your partner in the Christmas competition is your friend Andrew.' Huh! Do you mean Andy ?' -No Andrew ! 'Who's Andrew he asked'. The bloke you have trained with most Sundays for most of the year' .Well, like a mangy brown dog, he slowly turned his head, looked around the centre full of the AWD players and coaches and others having a hit and said 'No one here called Andrew ' -I never said he was here today ! - Oh! that Andrew -Well done Biagio -How quick we forget.
27/11/10:Friday night Competition - Last round next Friday night
26/11/10: CHRISTMAS COMPETITION - Four vacancies left. Matches start next Wednesday.
Again Tony Mac is in the WARS -Good luck with everything old mate !
Next Tuesday morning- The DVD on the Keenagers will be shown..Can't wait to See it-
GRAND FINAL SUPER LEAGUE -- Look out for a visit from Coburgs Cody Koala
23/11/10:Only 4 spots left in Section 3 for Christmas comp.
Sunday 14th December. -A film crew from Norway -televison show - Golden Goal - will be filming some boomerang throwing. Already confirmed - Jamie Champion - Craig - Chris Yap - we need 6 throwers per team. (must have a Coburg coloured tee shirt) 22/11/10:Trevor - could not stop lauging as he walked into the club -He now knows that there is a 15 fan club - he knows who is no 15. That Chrissy kissed a big dog while laying under a tree and that a visitor to the lcub last week ate a 3 star ball. But what tickled his fancy the most was that Taxi Tom screamed when chucked into an ice bath. The full story is in the Keenages section, but Trevor promises to have some information to be added to our Web site. Rocked up to the club tonight -first thing I found -Trevors phone cover- He lost it the very day I gave it back to him.
LING is off to New York . Her 77 year old mither lives there and is a keen table tennis enthusiast. She plays out sport every day So myabe Ling is actually a player herself ? Myabe Mum and Martin should join WAR in the new year They will be valuable additions
20/11/10:WAR -THE 10th win in Series 4 to the North Side -1 more win guarantees North teams 6 players will be on the Shield
Sunday 14th December - A film crew from Norway will be in Melbourne to film some Australiana. Boomerangs will be featured so we hope to bring the crew to Coburg and have an indoor boomerang throwing comp as per Andy and Hamish show earlier this year. Nothing has been confirmed yet but I am chasing players who want to try their hands out in the trick catching of the small indoor boomerangs. -Michael H, Bob s and Jeff P dominated last time- You dont need great boomerang throwing skills but some good hand and eye co ordination. Let me know if you would like to join a team. THURSDAY's - Junior session see the last session for the year (25th November) So after that the hall is available on a Thursday for the next 2 months. Lets hope our members take this opportunity to use the hall while it is vacant.11
19/11/10: CHRISTMAS COMP - Commences December 1st. Only got room for 10 more players. We welcome John Van Hirsel on board and is a leading Photographer and will offer cheap rates to members who will like a action shot of themselves.
Look out for Super League Grand Final next week a special appearance from Captain Koala.
Not quite Ms Monroe - but the Mustangs version of Happy Birthday was sensual enough. 18/11/10:NEXT WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE GRAND FINAL - 2 Very Special Tee Shirts might be Auctioned off
SUPER LEAGUE :Some of the best Table Tennis ever played at Coburg. Next week will see the Semi Finals played followed by the Grand Final. And Yes! members, there are still plenty of tables for you to hit on. But judging by last night, everyone stopped playing to watch Miao in action. She won a great 5 setter against Percy. Then Danny showed Percy who is the best lefty in town. Michael vs Craig twice. David Brand showing everyone he can still lob and grovel. Has Be Phu ever tried harder than he did against Miao ? The finale ? the best game seen in Super League 2010- Khiem vs Craig.
Thursday -9th December. I will be taking up to 6 players with me to do a Demonstration at the Retirement Village in Gowanbrae. Taxi Tom - is not the tough man he thought he was. He got chucked into an ice bath and screamed like a girl. Didn't clear his brain as he missed Tuesday night pennant because he thought it was Monday.
Everyone it seems wants to play a higher Section. Everyone that is except Allan Auch. Traffic problems is his excuse -Leave me in Section 4 where he just happens to be leading player.
16/11/10:SUPER LEAGUE -2 of our Members -Phil S & the Advertising Guru -Alan Davo have been putting in the hours for our club. Tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday ) SEN radio will talk about Super League. Even a chance the 'OX' might interview our own Miao Miao on the radio. As for Phil, the DVD he is making just might give our sport coverage not seen in Australia for many years. In other news check out YOU TUBE -Coburg table tennis club Asian Championships. Some great matches including Percy copping a spanking from Miao.
Well done - Miao Miao -Back to back titles- This time handing out a thrashing to Hemming Hu in the final
Zac rang the club - spoke to Kay -she thought he wanted a Sports bag- Handed phone to me - I was sure he meant a Bat Cover. He was actually after a bat.
Our thoughts are with Hai Truong as he makes a quick dash to Vietnam. His father has had a stroke and now his sister has had a heart attack and is in the energency department of her local hospital.
George- Training hard for 2011 Club Championships. Played in the last 2 Friday Shoot Out Doubles event with the Keenagers. Lost in first round both times leaving his partner Lynette to say' Let me have my other partner back - We win a a few rounds at least !' -She is talking about Phil a Section 6 player. 12/11/10:NO PLAY THIS WEEKEND DUE TO ASIAN CHAMPS But a brief Saturday squad- $5 pp - 8-30am to 9-30 am
11/11/10:SUPER LEAGUE - Now that is what we call TABLE TENNIS -
But Trent did not win every match he played yesterday. A lunch meeting with Doctor Stuart and a game on the I Phone of Table Tennis. Trent was quick to grab a 3 zip lead. But then the good vet showed his skills to record a 11/3 win. Current ladder - Danny & Earn 1st -Michael & Khiem 2nd- Liao & Be Phu 3rd You-Jing & co 4th -David & Craig 5th Percy & Jim 6th.
Finals format - 1st vs 6th 2nd vs5th 3rd vs 4th - semi finals (24th) Top 4 qualifiers in Semis - followed by 2 x semi winners in grand Final
10/11/10:ENTRIES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE CLUB FOR NEXT SEASON -which commences on the 1st FEBRUARY 2011 Saturday night 27th November -Keenagers night out but CLUB MEMBERS WELCOME TO JOIN - Darebin club in Bell Street
TONIGHTs SUPER LEAGUE MATCHES - Trent vs Danny Semmler - Danny vs Percy & Earn vs You-Jing. Taxi Tom has lost 2 butterfly clips from behind his ears that hold in the ear rings. The net that is the entry to courts 4 to 9, keep attacking Taxi ! So the solution? Can some one bring in a Hack Saw ? He looks like Chopper -may as well cut off the ears -not only will Taxi look more like him, He wont have to worry about the ear rings. 8/11/10:ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS -this coming Weekend - Sorry guys no tables available but come down and watch some of the best players. For the Hard Cases - Saturday squad- Group session coaching from 8-30- am to 9-30am -$5 per player.. A newspaper article arrived this morning. Table Tennis in Mildura is going great guns. Our own Dillon Chambers (we can claim his as one of our own, as he does a lot of training at Coburg) has won his past 15 matches. He is now the Section 1 2nd leading player. Last Friday, who should roll up to Keenagers ? and lose first round of the Shoot Out -Gavin Carmichael. He is the organiser of this great club and a very handy player. But he has never played Dillon in competition. On Friday he was 'blowing his own Trumpet' about how he coaches Dillion in Mildura, organises his training session & is the driving force behind Dillon's success. That is OK, but while Gavin was in Melbourne, it just happended that his team had to face the young champ. Now Dillon has to wait until next March before he gets his match with Gavin. And people worry about a rigged draw for Collingwood ? 7/11/10:-OH MY ! SUPER DOOPER LEAGUE - An Australian team representative in 2010 who won matches Internationally WILL BE PLAYING IN SUPER LEAGUE THIS WEEK. - They will join YOU-JING LIM s Team. Sounds like a pretty good replacement for MIAO MIAO who will play in week 3.
So in the first match on Wednesday - Khiem and Michael play Be Phu and Liao -NOT BAD - OK how about Percy & Jim playing Danny & Earn to decide - Who is Victoria's no 1 Left handed player ? Not too Shabby this match ! -The Icing on the CAKE - David Brands first match against a current Australian player for a number of years. Hmm! David coached this guy as a kid and has never played against him . WILL HE BE ABLE TO RETURN DAVE'S SERVE ? & a repeat of one of the Club Championships big match -Craig vs You-Jing.
First in the WAR of WORDS - the Chew train feels that' Trent's training has been slack - so he wont be able to control my attack !
3/11/10:SUPER LEAGUE TONIGHT - the matches to include - Now that is what we call a Star Studded line up. See you all at 7pm tonight.
Anyone for a game of Table Tennis says Jim.? He is cutting down his playing time at the moment, he claims. Just wait when is back in full steam.
Pistol Pete -After hard season of Table Tennis he had to head North for a break (Hamilton Island) He did carry the team all season so Easy Beat Eric had to stay back and do some extra training. But not all rest & play for Pistol. A study of the form guide - & a dog is racing in Adelaide called Pistol Pete -A few of the hard earned is put on him & of course - It also runs 2nd. -Now he is searching to see if there is a nag called 15 ?
NOW SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2010 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS. 1/11/10:MELBOURNE CUP DAY - Open 9-30am to noon & Re Open 6-30pm to 10pm -for the Round Robin Event - $2 entry
CLUB CHAMPIONSHPS -And it is Up UP and A Wei -as PERCY claims his first Coburg Club Championsihp win, over a gallant Khiem Luu.
Some of the Major MATCHES - A great day -Thanks Players, Helpers & Supporters - Can't Wait For Next Years Championships. 30/10/10:TAKING ENTRIES NOW FOR CHRISTMAS COMP -Enter now as I can only take 54 players.
WHAT A SUPER SATURDAY - An honour to witness what I saw.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS ON TODAY - Some of our players thoughts on who win win the Open Singles. 29/19/10:The jibes have started. -Regarding the Club Championships which will be held on Sunday. One pair have done their home work and are already planning their match in the Open Doubles Semi finals. Percy's serve will be ineffective in Doubles and Chris Yap is a Pink Elephant, are their thoughts. Super League - Super Good -how about the Round 1 match up boys ! Melissa tapper (2010 Australian team representative will be playing) Who is putting up their hand to play against her ? 7pm don't be late. and lets hope that these players get the large crowd that they deserve to come and watch them do battle. George Soph dropped into Keenagers today- A final hit before the big Doubles match on Sunday. Well, didnt' he show good form. Partnered Lynette a 2 time Shoot out winner past 2 weeks & they managed to lose the Semi Final of the Shoot Out Doubles -5 points to 1.Some how I think Sundays field might be a tad stronger. Then it was time to leave the club. We qll know how the pastic Spider has been driving George mad. Well, waiting on the front veranda was Georges cousin -Soph the Snake -A 4tf Brown Snake. The team led by Killer Kit with George hidiing behind the group of us, successfully marched Soph off the veranda -along the tree bed towards the Creek - down near the Emergency exit & that (hopefully ) was the last we see of Soph. As for George ? took him even longer than normal to leave the club and I dont think he will be parking the car down near the end of the hall anymore Maybe this is the motivation Georgie boy needs to really fire up on Sunday ? Former player Maurice Peries popped in for a look and a chat. Hopefully on his next visit he will also have a hit. 29/10/10:CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - Draw has been completed and is on display at the club -Round Robins start at 9am -Other events will start at 11am SUPER LEAGUE -Super Matches -Super Players -Now it us up to the members to attend - we need a Super Crowd. Kaunain - said to Craig- 'Havent seen you playing pennant for a while ? but there was the school holiday break - then I had the bye & then you had the bye- S'pose that is why I haven't seen you
28/10/10:Section 7 Premiers -Shady forehands -Well done Tyson & Rodney
27/10/10:Club Championships - 53 players in the Open singles event alone.
Elissa from Swinborne University and her assistants, have finally completed their filming at the club. 6 Tuesday mornings with the Keenagers. Very professional and patient. We await to see the finished product. 26/10/10:CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - THIS SUNDAY = ROUND ROBIN'S START AT 9 am -last chance to enter is tonight ! - SUPER LEAGUE STARTS IN ONE WEEK-- big news regarding this competition -to be announced in next few days
25/10/10:Start organising your teams for the CHRISTMAS COMPETITION - Enter now via the net ! Can only take 54 players and already we have entries coming in
24/10/10:Club Championships -Entries close on Tuesday. Terry from New Zealand joined WAR today- Some how it seems he might never have been involved in a distraction point before. Louis come clean ? -Is it true that if you dig a hole big enough -it would come out in China ? The hole in your natue strip is the biggest hole I have ever seen. Are you trying to bring the relatives to Melbourne on the cheap ? WAR - another come from behind win for the NORTH side. Although Mitch had his best match & Venkat played well it was the big points lost by Percy & Craig which cost the SOUTH side. The highlight Earn -Soggy Wheels Chew train - drinking a large botle of Sarsparilla between points. It seems that Dominic helped share the spoils. 23/10/10:SUPER LEAGUE - With Miao overseas with the Australian junior team & unable to play in our comp for the 1st 2 weeks, You-Jing has recruited Foo-Er Liew from Malaysia. Might not be a spot for Miao when she gets back home ?
22/10/10: CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS - Entries close next Tuesday on the 26th of October. Round Robin groups of four players and commence at 9am on Sunday 31st of October. Some groups will start at 10:30am Contact the club after Wednesday to find your starting time. MELBOURNE CUP DAY -THE CLUB IS OPEN FOR KEENAGERS AND MEMBERS - 9-30 to 12 NOON - Then again 6-30pm to 10 pm in the Holiday Event Round Robin $2 entry -Cash prizes. Lots of fun and matches. CHRISTMAS COMP is coming - 3 x player teams - Wednesday nights - DECEMBER 1st -8th -15th & 22nd. & 2011 -JANUARY - 5th and 12th GRAND FINAL on the 19th of January. Entry fee is $30 per person. ENTRIES TAKEN VIA THE NET NOW! or from the club from the 1st of November. First 54 players to enter will be accepted. SUPER LEAGUE -Starts Wednesday week -Rounds 1 & 2 will be played first week -Matches to include -Khiem Luu vs Danny Semmler & Earn Chew - Danny & Earn to play David Brand also. Be Phu Huynh vs You-Jing Lim, Craig vs Jim Kilderry & Michael Huang vs Earn Chew.
Now it is up to our members -WE HAVE THE PLAYERS-Can you spare the time to come and watch ? 21/10/10:Who wants a hit ? Hurriyet is one of our Keenagers who enjoys a game of ping pong. But she can no longer attend our day time sessions. - Her standard is not great but she loves our sport. Last night she waited at the club for a long time but could not find some one who wanted to hit with her. So if some one wants a hit with a casual player, contact the club by phone or via the e mail. I will pass on your information & maybe a hit can be arranged on a weeknight or a weekend.
LOYALTY & COMMITTMENT - The great Pistol Pete -rushed home to tell his lovely wife that he is in next weeks Grand Final on Wednesday night (1 week before Super League starts) Well, it happens to be his 20th Wedding Anniversary (so he says - or is he chasing sympathy from the Shady Forehands team ?) - He won't ask his opponents to change the date of the Grand Final in case that upsets them-- but the 'special night - the restaurant -the presents have all been put on hold. 20/10/10:Terry -could visit the club tonight for a hit. A former New Zealand National player who just might be showing us his skill in the coming Super League.
SUPER LEAGUE - SUPER PLAYERS - SUPER MATCHES - SUPER SPONSORS- M.I.S COMMUNICATIONS -The best place in town to buy your Communications gear - ezpecially Head Sets for your phones & WELCH AUTO EUROPEAN SPARE PARTS -Best spare parts for all European cars - 4 Wednesdays in November - EACH PLAYER PLAYING 4 X SINGLES AND 2 DOUBLES PER NIGHT. -
The bottom team in Section 4 - Won the battle by defeating Meric and Ili the top team. But our ex pres lost the War by breaking his 25 year old bat. But after such a good effort - surely his team mate will buy him a new one ? Lucky Phil ! Where are you ? was the cry. It was his turn to umpire but he was no where to be found. Is it possible that he actually lost his match ?
How the Mighty Have Fallen -Down went David Brand & George's hopes of winning the clubs Doubles Championship, when David crashed to the floor. Then Davids training partner Chris Yap went Yelp ! as his back gave up. This left David on the court on his own on the hallowed court 6. Whilst this did give David a chance to work on his serves, we do remember the days when people lined up to give him a hit.
18/10/10:What a Sunday funday of table tennis. - Alois was back taking the AWD training in the morning much to the delight of Biagio who felt he was over trained the previous Sunday. We won't tell him who is taking next weeks training, but Biagio might be doing a few kilometres of foot work drills. Rocket( Darcie) from Marlo joined in as well. Andrew B commented that on the previous Sunday, Darcie joned in and was sent to Biagio's court. Rocket is barely taller than the barriers, so what could a 10 year old girl do on a table except bore her practice partner. Did not take long before Andrew knew he was wrong. This girl can play and if Biagio thought he was in for an easy session he quickly learnt otherwise. Super League in November - Already signed -- 11 top players - including an Olympian -Former National player- Victorian Junior Champion -Malaysian Super Star & our former Chinese coach. The Vietnamese are represented., and our own version of Jims -Chopping will be on display -1 more player required !
17/10/10: SUPER LEAGUE - Not long to go. 8 signed Super Stars.for the November event to be held every Wednesday. Free entry, with every match guaranteed to be a beauty. MIS communications & Welch Auto parts - we thank you as this event could not have happened without your support.
The start of the Veterans championships, so off to MSAC we wander to have a look. Barely inside the door and there is Jimbo. First thing he says is ' who won WAR ?' Round 1 of the teams matches for the Veterans. 2 of our ladies Dee Dee & Ms Jones were in good form. Hopefully some of the players from Interstate will wander down to Coburg for a hit this week, while in Melbourne. 15/10/10:Nick S just back from Shanghai. was in a popular restaurant, watching table tennis from Dubai on the big screen. Suddenly the camera zoomed in on a spectator. None other than Trent. Hope Nick jumped up & screamed 'I know that guy'.
14/10/10:31ST OCTOBER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS -Entries have been coming in steadily, although not as many entrants as last year.
4 x WEDNESDAYS IN NOVEMBER - 12 Super Stars - in the new SUPER LEAGUE at COBURG -12 of our Elite in 2 player teams- 2 matches per night.
TRAINING CAMPs - January 10 to 14 & January 24 to 28 . ($20 per day or $75 for any selected 5 days in either camp) - $15 per day if paid in advance.
13/10/10: The little white car pulled up and the big rain came down. No way our Brave Warrior was going to get wet. Suddenly they thought they were 22 again and nearly did a hammy. All because they were after an umbrella that was hidden in the back of the car. Unobtrusive, were her thoughts but that went out the window as she tried to climb into the backseat she knock the horn. Finally the noise stopped and she open the umbrella outside the car door. The next problem was the wet carpark so she walked on her heels with her toes pointing upwards, doing everything possible to keep her new runners dry. That was pathetic ! said the manager "Oh shut up" was the ladies reply. "Do you think that I was going to let this new hair do get damaged, Darling!" The manager was left speechless. Dee Dee and the new hair do. the vets champs are coming very quickly. Maybe Jim might get a perm for this event ? Who owns the silver 4WD? Was the question asked by Jim. Ten people at the club but none were claiming that it was their car. Suddenly a hand went up belonging to ten year Daniel. This leads us wondering. Did he borrow the car for the night? Did he borrow someone else's car and if it his car what is his mum going to buy for his 18th birthday? Maybe a helicopter? But it was actually mums car with mum having a snooze but forgetting to turn off the head lights.
11/10/10:WE ARE BACK ! But where is Biagio ?
Another Mark (stretch) come to the club last night and said 'Oh it is busy tonight'. Come on Mark when was the last time you come to this club and it was not busy ? Oh! over a year ago.
7/10/10-COMING EVENTS --What a feast planned for Coburg.
31ST OCTOBER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS -Still have time to enter 6/10/10:Club Championships - Linda Huynh - Had a good tournament at the Australian Junior Championships. Obviously her rivals read about her as she is the only entrant in the Ladies singles at this stage. the big names have now entered the Open singles tough, and q great tournament is assured. It is not too late to get your entry in
WATCH THIS SPACE - Super League - 4 Wednesdays in November. - 2 x player teams - 2 Round per night
4/10/10:Working on a project with an International Production. If things go ahead an indoor boomerang competition at our club again. Michael Bob & 15 get ready to start practising again. Percy & David B might very well be involved as well. Coburg table tennis club is again up and running on Face Book. Well done 15 & Catasia The Veterans come to Coburg. Nearly 50 Veterans and one not quite a veteran (Craig) played teams matches today at Coburg. An outstanding success that hopefully will becme an annual event at Coburg. Just loved the passion from the chief organiser Prisca, who stated - It warms my heart to see the members of my club -Coburg ttc. So many Coburg players have helped us out today to make this event an outstanding success, by coming to play. And play they did. Jim, Les, Peter, Craig, Steve, Prisca, Bill Farrugia, Adolf, Mike, Abdul, Kay & Deniz . Apologies to anyone I missed. And some of the past greats that were Coburg members including Roy Cintolo & Bob Pappalardo. Then after the matches were completed, we saw team mates Jim & Jeff Dever have a match. Well, start a match anyway. Jims regular practice partner has been missing due to injury. Adolf Marcen has become Adolf missing. Mr. Dever wins the first so as one expects, Killer ups the anti in the 2nd. One twist followed by a turn and Jeff has become Jumpy, as he hobbles from the court. One damaged calf muscle, so he collapses on the seats and out comes the ice. What did Jim have to say ? He moved ! Now he is not moving !. Now, we hear it is Grumpy Greaves who will be the next to hit with Jimbo. We may as well offer Wayne the crutches before they play. Trent just back from Dubai. The magazine for the World teams cup featured 4 players on the cover. Schlager and Trent were 2 of the 4 players. And yes! Werner Schlager still talks to Trent when they meet and does remember his name ! Who is the 'fall guy ?' Lots of back lash from the North re the poor showing in WAR. It appears that Dancing Donlon is taking the blame and will make a public apoligy on behalf of the team to Ms Jones at next weeks WAR. -12-45pm well worth a look!
2/10/10:WAR - Series now level at 4 all. -Collin was back and won a few points- Venkat is right on song & Lawrence was in good form. As for the North side it now has become a battle between Earn -15 & Jim as to who will lose the most points. Earn did pull a few points back but the damage was done when his team was losing by 70 points. Come back Chrissy and help kick start your team. is the catch cry. 1/10/10:Club Championships are to be held on the 31st October. ENTER NOW or you might miss out Super League will be conducted at Coburg each Wednesday in November. Our top players will be in action so now is the time for SPONSORS to come on board and Sponsor one of the teams.
Melbourne's Asian Championships will be held again at Coburg in November. Contact John Wong if you wish to enter
This Sunday sees a Veterans team event being held at Coburg starting at 9am. Some great matches will be played and Coburg will be well represented. Jim K, Deniz. Chrissy, Kay, Mike, Abdul, Des & Prisca will be playing. A guest appearance ? as he prepares for Veterans, when he plays in the Vets events will be Craig. Percy had his hand on his heart as he spoke in glowing terms about 15. Last Sundays Asian team event that was held in Footscray, was dominated by Percy as he led his team into the final. It was in the deciding match in the final, at 9 all in the 5th set, when Duncan demonstrated what he is made of. He simply refused to let the match slip as he dug deep to record a very good win. All Percy can say is 'Duncan has a huge heart'.
Spent half the night watching Trent's matches on the ITTF website -ITTV. What impressed me the most is the quality of the filming. Did our own Phil S. make the trip to Dubai?
Some results have filtered back from the Australian Junior Championships that are being held on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Elizabeth & Dillon are recording good victories, Jarryd from Albury who trains at Coburg when in Melbourne, is undefeated & Shannon from Yarrawonga who has trained with our Saturday squad won 2 matches against Tasmania.
30/9/10:THEY HAVE ARRIVED - the latest batch of the 15 FAN CLUB tee shirts
29/9/10:Wednesday night pennant. The 2nd last round of Wednesday night pennant. The top 3 teams are breaking away from the rest of the field. Alan Davo is having his best season at Coburg and Rodney has shown improvement since he joined in the Saturday squad training. Karl continues to impress and Mark WIP is getting some good results. Dominic is our most improved junior. A great win by Elana and Alex & Jess also recorded some good wins.
29/9/10 :2nd Round Robin -Another good turn up for the 2nd of the Round Robins. Srikanth won the final with Danny Pair-See Runner-Up
Just got the following article from the ITTF Web site - The Intercontinental Cup in Dubai. Another of the so close yet so far matches for Trent.
Tran Kiet defeated Monday Merotohun in a close five games encounter.
27/9/10:Super Sunday for Coburg. Trent arrives in Dubai for World Team Cup - Jamie, James, Dillon, Elizabeth & Darcie arrive in Surfers Paradise for the Australian Junior Championships -Percy, Chris & Duncan arrive in Footscray and win the teams event and a heap of us head off to Trentham for a great afternoon of Table Tennis and country hospitality at its finest. Craigs table tennis career was kick started by Brian Berry and Alois when he was only 10. But the writing is on the wall when Prisca asks him to be an Emergency for next Sundays tournament. The Veterans will be at Coburg next Sunday holding a teams tournament and Craig is on the interchange -at the ripe age of 23. 26/9/10:WAR - South side - No Collin -But North minus Captain Chrissy - Earn -Duncan & Jim battled hard to see who lost the most points -Venkat & Dillon were on fire for the South side who scred a very easy victory Training was little different today -with extra courts on display for a special AWAD training today. Feature match -Lawrence (I love to beat all the ladies) playing Dillon (Gee mister I am only 1o) -Lawrence did not want the match to stop -But just like the football this match ended in a draw.
Today we venture with 3 teams to play against Trentham. team 1- Craigo-Chris L- Catisia & Mark the Whip- team 2 Magna - Ms Jones - Kay C -SS Team 4-Lawrence - Dancing Donlon -Nurse Dee Dee to help Mike & Davo Now the top players fly out today to Queensland for the Australian Junior tt champs. Good Luck - Darcie -Elizabeth -James -Dillon. Hopefully you learnt a few new skills at our camp.
Good to hear that Connor is on the improve after a few days in hospital. high fever, high Temperature, non stop coughing & a throat infection added up to a sick lad not having much fun during his school holidays. Not much fun for his brother Ryan -He had to do all of the chores, so he can't wait for his brother to be up and about. 24/9/10: Percy joins the training group for the last day. Percy Wei former professional coach in China and our clubs current number 1 player will be helping at the training camp today between 12-30pm and 4pm. Only $15 per person. George Soph was waiting to give his doubles partner 'the Brand' a Serve for not training due to a sore shoulder. That was until he left the club early, as he is suffering from a sore arm and shoulder after helping out at our camp for 2 days. Who is the sook now, Georgie boy ? Clubs are always on the look out for decent helpers. This week has seen 2 men who have helped TTV and Table Tennis clubs, come to Coburg as they have moved into the area. Angelo Tabone & Bill McMahon are more then welcome to join us. Their skill and expertise in running table tennis clubs and groups is a huge bonus for us. Even if only joining our Keenager program, just having them at our club is a huge bonus. 23/9/10:Day 4 of this very successful training camp. Brian Berry again at the club today. Tomorrow's session includes Team matches and Duncan's Challenges -Can anyone beat him in the High Net /large table match ?
Wednesday night Pennant. Some interesting results. Karl & Alan hand in their matches score sheet.. A few crosses here and there some lines through names and numbers. Wrong names in players spots but some how their team won, after all the corrections had been made.They felt that as their opponents were under age, they had every right to write what they wanted to. I still don't know if Martin and Brandon agree with the multiple changes.Originally the score said 3 rubbers to2 with one drawn. I pointed out that one match had the score at 2 sets all. Quickly Davo pointed out that Karl was scoring so obviously it was his fault. That was fine until it was noted that Karl was actually playing that match. Anyway we settled on a win to the oldies. Alvin (dad of Derrick) was crouched down behind a row of orange chairs. George walks up and says' no need to pray to the Table Tennis God (Earn) You can go to the front of the chairs and actually sit down beside him. Then Helen saw him in the crouch down position and also reminded him that if he walked to the front of the seats, he could sit down. But of course the only spare seat was next to God and no one else had bothered to sit there so what did Alvin do ? Stood up and walk away so no one else could have a go at him.
21/9/10:Tueday nights Round Robin . Was everyone excited at the prospect of the Round Robin ? or did the players forget that there was no pennant ? But 3 big groups of players and the matches were under way. When the dust settled -it was our A graders who made the Semi finals. Duncan, Michael, Jim & Danny. The winner was 15 who pocketed the cash. Another Round Robin is planned for next Tuesday at 7-30 pm So we were packing up and the phone rings- The last to arrive at the club and one of the first to leave Mark (stretch) C had lost his glasses (I don't know how he managed to read the numbers to ring ?) So our members scramble onto the courts looking for Marks glasses. Then over the phone he says' Oh! dont worry they are right here beside me .
20/9/10:Day 2 of the camp -23 players yesterday -How many today ? 12-30pm only $15 per player 19/9/10:First day of our Training camp- Brian Berry on hand as is Duncan, Richard and some helpers. Students today will include - Jakob, Dillon, Martin, Damon & Darcie Noel was unable to commit to playing next Sunday against Trentham. 'Very sorry to say I can't make it' he said. 'that's OK I forgot to put you in the team anyway ! Hungry - (M -T) Mr EMpTy -Taxi Tom. Baby sitting another car. This time it is the owner of Dimattina's Restaurant -And same deal as the in laws -the owner will get back a car with an M T fuel tank. Plus an added bonus- Used Pizza boxes from the opposition. Why was the manager walking around the club in an Irish National Football tee shirt ? Brigid, Kits sister, sent it to me with the instructions to wear it when Kit visits the club. Only took him 1/2 an hour to notice it on me ! He did ring his sister saying how excited he was seeing the fashion show. And as Brigid reads our web site i had to make sure her name was written otherwise I was in for a belting next time she visits down under. And to think that she is the quiet one in the family.
18/9/10:WAR - No Collin -No Craig -But Captain Lawrence steered the ship and led the SOUTH side to a great victory
15/9/10:The Doc ! Maurice Dorisio -Has had a horrid year with sickness and injuries. We have just been informed that he has had a Kidney stone attack. From all of your friends Maurice, we wish you a speedy recovery. Boy! was I in the firing line. The conversation went something like this- Oh Kay -How was Malaysia? Great Jiim, How was Hong Kong ? And off they went like 2 noisy Magpies. -Then ever so politely, Jim asked me 'where have you been lately ? -Yarrawonga 3 times this year ! was my reply. It is a nice place but some how it did not have the same impact as Malaysia and Hong Kong. Maybe I should have added - I have also received e mails from Mildura and had a phone call from Hobart. Just to add to the harrassment I was being handed, Jim pays his Club Championship entry fees with a heap of coins that includes some New Zealand money. Oh! I also have Hong Kong dollars, you know. That was the final straw buddy. Guess who will not be seeded in the Open singles at our Championships for the first time in 60 years ? Mr. I have won the Club championships 15 times. Another to nearly cop a serve ! Oh do you want me to evict the players on court 9 and tell them it is time to leave the court ? Maybe he should have looked first as they had already been kicked off by Kick em Kay and Clout them Chrissy. If you plan to tell the girls to move, you better wear a hard hat and take a guard dog. A 22 might also be handy ! Needless to say, the messenger never ventured down to court 9. Andrew Buck's -Mum and Grand ma, are on the war path after hearing about their beloved boy and the manger having a discussion. If I am seen 'wearing an umbrella' you know who to talk to first. Latest entry -15 competition - Jamies dad Rob. -5 consecutive days of high sugar level of 15. 13/9/10:Patto - Big and bold photos of him splashed all over the pages of the latest 'Nets N Edges'newsletter. Jacko was not impressed. He just says -the only thing Patto enjoys more than seeing pictures of himself plastered everywhere, is dominating weak competitions where he is the stand out player. -OK Jacko & Patto -time to enter this years club champs. Dave B and George Soph reckon they have you covered in Doubles and Percy has Patto in his sights and Jim has returned from Hong Kong to get another crack at Jack.
Now Jim arrived home yesterday and it was not long before he went shopping. Who should he spot sitting on the proverbial park bench munching on a meat pie ? Professor Pete himself. the great Peter P. -Jim bundled him into the car and proceeds to drive Peter home. P.P. asks Jim will you refund my train ticket as I did not get a chance to use it and I am a pensioner. Then when nearly home Peter also pops up with ' What about my drink ? didnt have to buy one seeing that you were driving me home. Don't suppose I will get a refund on that either ? Latest entry in the 15 competition. Dean R. Head of Sports Department at Jacks kids school - reduced the class number in Duncan table tennis class to ? you guessed it 15.
12/9/10:HOLIDAY TRAINING CAMP ONLY 1 WEEK AWAY -Please inform us of your attendance so that I can book some coaches.
12 players wanted to compete against Trentham. 26th September - 1-30 departure $5 per person.
Many thanks to those who contributed to Trents 21st birthday celebrations.
A great game of WAR A win to the North side. Captain Lawrence was on one leg and harassed big time by the opposition led by Capt. Jones.
Percy went out with his EX EX EX girlfriend, as he is still friends with her. They are considering going out together some 6 years after they broke up. We wonder if it is a bit too long of a break as in early December she is going back home to China to live. Percy still has 2 years of study planned in Melbourne.
Another visitor to Coburg was Helen and Bruce Wright from Yarrawonga .The discussion turned to Sydney and Bruce W is concerned that 'when he last visited Sydney. He noticed that the centres in Sydney were not as good as Melbournes. This was in 1989. 11/9/10:This afternoon straight after WAR - Percy vs Trent vs Earn vs Craig vs Duncan - A smorgasbord of super stars going head to head -on the day of Trents 21st birthday
HOLIDAY CAMP IS ONLY A WEEK AWAY - CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 31ST OCTOBER = PUT YOUR ENTRIES IN NOW!
8/9/10:CONGRATULATIONS TRENT-The Aussie selectors have ranked the players for 2010 on their results of the Australian Open & Closed events. 1-William Henzell -2-Justin Han 3-Trent.
COBURG PLAYERS/MEMBERS -On SUNDAY 26th September. 12 players will be traveling to Trentham to play a match at their club.We will depart from the Coburg club at 1-30pm for an hours drive- the matches will run for up to 3 hours which will include afternoon tea/country hospitality at its finest. Alan Davidson & I will take our vans to cart our players to Trentham. Cost will be only $5 per player. FORMAT - This will be different and the hall is only small so room is tight-3 teams of 4 players. each team will have one of our top players -then each team has 4 players in order- our No 1 vs Trentham no 1 -no 2s play no2s -3vs 3s and 4th players vs 4th players -on each table -In other words each player plays 1 singles match only -then a series of doubles matches will be played to keep table numbers at the maximum. 10 rubbers each table. Last weeks Super star !Nick Bartone - single handedly took on the opposition. while Bruno was late again. Nick won his 2 matches before Bruno even ventured into the Coliseum. Well, Bruno does roar like a lion and he did look fear some as he entered the main stage. But he was quickly maimed and tamed as he and Nick lost after leading Abdul & Kennan 2 zip. Have you met Sam our snake ? he sits beside Syd the Spider -both are made of rubber but have had Helen scream, Jon Z jump but no one has moved as fast as Biagio when he saw Sam resting on the front counter. Actually more swear words are directed at Sam and Syd than one could imagine. I have been blamed for many things, but 'not guilty your honor' when Kenneth was locked in the Disabled Toilet. He assumed I has holding the door handle when I was behind the counter serving a customer. Sometimes, Ken, all you have to do is twist the door knob- it won't open on its own. Another with door problems was Peter P. A cold night, a cold wind rushing into in club and Peter was standing in the open door way. Wasn't quite sure if he was coming or going.! How about the player I asked to fill in.'Sorry ! ' he said 'I now play at my local comp on Tuesday nights.' 'But call me next time you need a fill in ' Can anyone remember Duncan Thorn ? Well, he still some times reads this web site. 9 months ago he left Melbourne for a trip around OZ. Well, it seems he has found work in Broome W.A. He SMSd Robert W on Saturday night as surely the info he got that his beloved Bulldogs got flogged by Collingwood must have been wrong. Rob sent back the exact margin that the pies won by and a rather upset Duncan sent back some words not normally SMS'd to a good friend. Not happy Jan apparently. How about Mark C (Stretch) ! grabs and entry form for the club championships (HAVE YOU ENTERED YET ?) Phone number- Home err ? he added in an extra number-- OK Mobile ? No hope! was his reply ! -Wonder who does the scoring for his team ? then he added this gem -Oh! I won't be playing next week !' and when were you going to tell me ?' - When I remembered ! 7/9/10:Keenagers. Good numbers today with some of our past regulars dropping in. Kath is a Keenager who collects plastic bottles. She then makes wonderful things out of them.But she has trouble getting coloured bottles. So if you have a coloured bottle (some shampoo ones are great) don't just throw them away, bring them to the club and they will be put to good use.
6/9/10:Look out South side - Trent is coming to Coburg on Saturday afternoon. Just in time for WAR. Then the challenges start. A) Mister Percy he is after you! B) Mr Brand ? Lets see how good your serves really are. and C) Craig ! he wants to see who can crack the ball the hardest- George is the target of course. Now how good of Colonel Lawrence to bring in the KFC -then blame Catisia. He even took control of the cooker as his culinary skills have improved ten fold since the lovely lady Suzie took off overseas. Soup has been on the menu with rice at the Lim residence. Even had big chunks of meat in the pot at the start. By the end of the week, just a few veges and a lot of boiled water. Off for dinner Saturday night was the plan. 4pm and Lawrence says good bye- Just after 6 he actually departed the club rooms, with a detour to drop Jamie off. May have been too late for dinner, if so back for more minus the veges soup. All is forgiven Suzie -better come home soon and feed the kids.
Back to the Saturday squad. A huge number of players -15 re named table 6 - if Keith can have 9. I want mine he says.
Cheat no 2. Poor Hayden was horrified. During WAR his mum martched onto court wearing a white coat while a white ball was being used. Blatant cheating says Hayden. And how about our Skins club -Nick-15-Craig-Karl & Lawrence. Then to take it further -15 & the Colonel -members of the One Wing Club- Skins on one arm only.
And finally what an afternoon it was-The twin towers on court 3 David Brand and Akram while Lap the mighty midget was umpiring.
4/9/10:Did you notice ? that today everyone was running around grabbing their bats. Last time Paul T. visited, he thought he was at pick a part, as he took a bat for a ride to MSAC.. The real story was that it gave him an excuse to return to Coburg as he heard that the good Colonel (Lawrence) was bringing some chooks to training. 2/9/10:Lost items -this week alone -includes Shoes, tee shirts, jumpers, coats, trousers (surely their legs were cold once they left the building) a bat. Most of these items will be re claimed, but will anyone own up to owning the 6 egg cartons also left behind. Peter P come to the counter and claimed a black glove that he found on the floor. Looks like mine he said, the other one must be burried in the bag. The other one was not in the bag at all, Peter found it the next night, also on the floor.
Easy Beat Eric has decided to improve his other skills in table tennis. Umpiring ! Actually assistant Umpiring as he was seen standing beside the umpire while SHE was scoring the match. Obviously he was required because we did not see the numbers getting used on the 'scorers'. He must have been chatting to the umpire and not letting her do her job. it is lucky that his mild mannered mate. Pistol Pete did not let the dual umpy system distract him at all. The Pres alias Thumper. Obviously thought it was Keenager time during Wednesday night pennant. Lot's of screams & a Hoo Whee in his partners ear after they claimed a set in Doubles. Poor Clem has had to endure recent surgery on his lip & now he might be left deaf after a night of screaming from the big monster.
1/9/10:The big day today -School kids in their droves. Good efforts from Tony Mac and Kiwi Bob (did he really say -Pair-st - Tee ? -) this rivals Danny's Pair-see. Now who can help taxi Tom ? the in Laws are away so he looked after the father in laws car by giving it a bit of a run. Once the fuel guage showed empty - change cars and give the ma in laws car a run. It now has even less fuel in the tank -so the Aunty who is visiting Ireland, is having her car given a bit of a drive around. Word has it that Mick thinks it is time Cheryl goes abroad for a while, but not until she fills the tank of her car and gives taxi the keys. Coaches award -Chris Yap for warming up the good lady in charge. She showed such good form that we expect all the ladies in the club to line up next Tuesday.
Peter Peart -Buys a Powerade on Monday night and spills most of it using 1/2 a box of Chux super wipes to clean up his mess. Next night -more wipes please -more Fluid to clean up - Obviously we dont charge enough as he spills more than he drinks. Players of the Round -Sec 1- Ziggy Saabel Sec 2 - Trung Sec 3 -Taxi Tom Sec 4-Mark Chilcott Sec 5-Chrissy J Sec 6- ERIC the Eagle who soared to great heights, once his buddy was not around to burden his load.
30/8/10:Past President Bruce Baulch has had a slight stroke and cannot play table tennis for a few weeks. From all of us at Coburg, we wish Bruce a speedy recovery. We had good roll up today for Mad Monday's Keenagers. I am just worried how many will turn up for tomorrows session. None I hope as the hall will be full of school kids playing school matches. 29/8/10:WAR - A seriously depleted South Side -Out numbered 2 to 1 but never giving up. At one stage during this close match (well. they started at zero all) had the North side on 54 -South side -22. So we asked the stand in captain Lawrence what he thought? -Brian B should be up here helping us and All is forgiven -Come back Collin. A 3 zip lead to North side - Series 4
Then the afternoon started- the jockeying for position for top seeding at our club championships. Unlucky that Rory does not know our players as I asked him to warm up the Man! himself- Rory was a tad tired so George Soph had the honors. Not even that handicap stopped the Brand Man from firing real bullets. Brian also performed well and will again be coaching at Coburg next Saturday. Our play of the day award - Goes to Lawrence (might have to add Catisia and Chris as they were involved ) Lawrence said - Arrived here at 1/4 to 10 and leaving at 5pm -which ended up 1/4 to 6 -then a quick entrance then leaving at 10 to 6. Why ? because the lovely Suzie is holidaying in Malaysia for 2 weeks and it is party time in the Lim household. The final word from LL himself ! - I'm looking forward to the next 2 weeks
28/8/10:Today and Next Saturday -Brian Berry joins the coaching group. NO Keenagers next Tuesday - But they will play on Monday instead. Any Keenager who rolls up on Tuesday , might be attacked by Tony Mac with one of the 15 signs he made, saying see you on Monday. -Don't turn up on Tuesday
So how did the Pres's new coaching session go ? 15 nearly killed him with the extra work load. John has pointed out that he wants to train easier and obtain better results- less work more wins is his theory.
26/8/10:Duncan 15 lands in hot water again - The Pres Mr John A -lost both of his matches last night and immediately blamed his coach the great 15. The penalty ? Duncan will have to give John another lesson that will include a 'how to win advice section. John wants instant results otherwise he will coach 15 on how to coach. Looks like Dunc is like the man with the wheel barrow - he has the job in front of him.
25/8/10:This afternoon at Coburg. Simmonds College continues its weekly training. And our coaching/assistants panel continues to expand. Yes! everyone wants to help out with this group. The 12 students are great but it is the coach/teacher who is out of control which is why our guys are flocking in to witness the training.
BREAKING NEWS - Our own 15 -is right in the middle of this. How does this work ? Ziggy & Srikanth won back to back flags in Section 2. All due to their singles wins because as a Doubles pair they lost most of their matches. Now in Section 1 -& up against Chris Y and David B. -They lost the 4 singles yet won the Doubles.
Name the player ? He blew away his opponent in quick time -which might have included an 11-zip game -then complained that he run out of puff !
What a player will do to get out of umpiring. Helen H needed a bat made up and Craig was required to umpire. So Helen jumped into the umpys chair and Craig made the bat up. We asked Helen was she prepared to buy a new bat every week ? so that Craig would not have to umpire. He is all for the idea, she is not so keen.
24/8/10:Gary with one R but some times 2 was asked to fill in for Tuesday pennant . He needed 20 minutes to think about it then discovered he was OK to fill in. What time start ? 8-30pm Well put me on 2nd match then as I won't be there until 8-15pm. Yes our visiting friend from foreign Moorabbin was having trouble with the time difference.
22/8/10:WAR - Series 3- A good win from behind to the North side. 2 special features. Earn managed a WAR record for most points lost . And 15 saved the ref from a serious belting at the hands of an irate Samantha. A huge muck up with the scores and Craig felt he knew what the score should of been. The ref called out - I accept what that man says, 'because I sleep with hs mother'. The scream was enough to know that Sam (and a couple of others) were not impressed with the Refs after hours activities. Good Ole 15 to the rescue.
A rescue mission was required yesterday. Rafiq's daughter Alicia screamed for help. Dad was on a back court oblivous to the fact that his daughter needed help- She was stuck on top of the green barrier in front of the main courts and could not get down. Not that she needed to worry too much. The barriers are less than 1 metre high!
Could this happen ? 2010 Club Championships has an outstanding field. This means there is every chance that Jim Kilderry might not be seeded. That last time that happened was when Jiim rode a horse and cart to school.
20/8/10:Club Championshps - Not too many entries in -Start entering now. Latest club rankings - on white board as you enter hall. School Holiday Camp - $15 a day Monday 20th to Friday 24th - 12:30pm to 4:00pm. Round 2 Main Match Up - Section 1 Michael and Duncan vs Craig and Les, BP vs Liao. Section 2 Sam and Lawrence vs Bill and David(Chris), Kennan vs James. Section 3 Jamie and Mick vs Mike and Robert, Peter vs Ji Wang. Section 4 Allan vs Helen. Section 5 Daniel vs Linda and Chrissy vs Deniz. Section 6 Stef vs Salman. Section 7 the pres vs the pistol and Alan vs the W.I.P. Court 3 -Has the first of possible permanet Scorers- attached to umpys stand (will see if they survive next weeks schools matches) So James walks into club and notices 3 scorers not returned to kiosk from previous nights pennant . When he tried to pick up the one on court 3 and the umpys desk also moved, he was left rather confused.
19/8/10:Earn -Obviously upset at not being allowed to show his skills on table 2. Was seen warming up 2 players at once - such is his skill. So the players march onto court and where does earn sit. With hs family ? No !He has to be close to the action so into the umpy chair he jumps.
18/8/10:FOR SALE - to the Highest bidder. White Cap - with the Duncan 15 fan club logo on front (as seen on You Tube) -You can even have it signed by the great man -Opening bid ? what else but $15
Good win to Goran & Roger in Section 3 over Sean & Alex -Roger is on the Score Sheet with 2 wins- Yet opponents say he won none. This is the common problem for us-Score sheets filled out incorrectly. Easy answer is for us to accept what is written. Or do we design an easier score sheet. We are sick of wrong results being handed in - especially when the first 4 sets are only recorded. Please give us your input.
First round of pennant. Taxi Tom wants the early start -then rolls up late. How about Section 2- 2 players injured first night of pennant. Lucky we did not have a Duncan grade -the whole grade would have been wiped out 17/8/10:A fairly quiet time. Club very busy- OK packed but nothing new. Was about to say closing time when in walks a guy wishing to join our club. He then looks at the pictures above the canteen. 'is that your son ?' he asks - pointing up above the grid. Or is that you when you were young ? I assumed he was talking about the Hamish & Andy picture but thought I would ask Peter P to help out. No value there as Peter could not even see the picture - the man removes the picture to show me -must be your son he says. It was the picture of Mary Le Gassick ! Over 200 hits on You Tube of the 15 Fan Club clip -Our man Dunc is very popular. 15/8/10:It is the 15th -Official Duncan day -The 15 fan club was unveiled and will be shown on You Tube courtesy of our friend PBS Mick. Tee Shirts will be available for a short time only -reduced from $15 of course to $12. White only- let us know what size you would like to be part of this special group.
And of course the clip on You Tube runs for 2: 15. Craig goes to the movies - Killers- features Secret agent number 15. Kays sister goes on a holiday in Broome -Picks up the local paper and reads about Table Tennis and the Commonwealth games trials that includes one Trent Carter. She was last heard screaming 'that is my nephew !" Maybe Trent has moved a bit further than Sydney ? The Heir Apparant -Percy, has Eaten Earn, Downed Duncan, Mauled Michael, Crashed Craig, Battered D. Brand only to be bruised and beaten by Brian Berry. A little different style than what he is accustomed to playing. Good to see 3 of our Veteran ladies team players training at Coburg today WAR - Series 3 Match 1 -Same changes to the teams and same story. Big lead to the South side, but North side sneak home to lead one / zip
14/8/10:The announcement of the new club is not too far away. Ping Skills will also be running a feature of this exclusive club. And Brian Berry who was involved in a similar club many years ago will be on hand at Coburg today
13/8/10:This Saturday -BRIAN BERRY joins our coaching group. & Brian will be at our school holiday training camp for at least 3 of the days.
The new Squad for Saturdays to be unveiled- Well worth a look on Saturday.
Another 15 moment -Nick S pointed out that nearly everything in the canteen is a 15. Even the Powerades cost Double Duncan.
12/8/10:Club Championship -October 31 -Entries now available
Wednesday night pennant - Round 1 - Plenty of players don't know it is on. Had to ring Julie and Helen -they arrive late -finish early then hang arond for an hour -trying to sort out a team name It all happens this Saturday - A new group is unveiled. Saturdays training group - Make sure you arrive on time ! 11/8/10:A good month for Helen . Just back home from a great holiday in Malaysia, Arrives home to find her new Teachers licence waiting for her. Now my VIT licence classes me as SPORTS COACH -- Helens say' - INEXPERIENCED !
Pennant - Wednesday night pennant Section 7 -starts TONIGHT
9/8/10:15 facts about the fabulous 15. Club Championships -Sunday 31st October. Just remember that it is the Melbourne Cup weekend. So don't enter if you are going away. . Peter Cooper, who has a 50% win ratio in Section 7 has Duncan in his sights. He was already revved up in the hope that he could play his man! But wait. The match will have to be put back a year. Peter remembered that he will be interstate that weekend. 15 will be a very relieved man says Peter.
Good to see Claude up and about. He has had an Inner Ear virus, whcih has left him rather unsteady on his feet. Just like having a few drinks too many, without the hang over. It will still be a while before Claude is fully recovered and he probably won't be playing 'pong' again tihs year. We wish him a speedy recovery and look foreward to him playing again in the future.
What a galaxy of stars at the club yesterday. Tables -1 -6 -7. The 3 tables in line along the wall. Michael 'Mustang' David 'the ' Brand, Craigo, Duncan 15- Wow its Liao -King Keung -Show no mercy Percy & Earn the Chew choo train.
Mighty Mick has taken on a new role- Minding the In laws dog. And looking after their house while they go over seas. Micks mutt is a little fur ball who thinks it is a German Shepperd. Plus it has inherited Mick's personality. Makes a lot of noise, bares its teeth at every opportunity and probably owns pierced nipples like its owner. So how does Mick solve the problem of looking after 2 dogs that want to eat each other ? Evict the in laws dog to the relatives while his dog takes ownership of the in laws house.
Carter Cooking skills Part 2. did you know that Wooden spoons have been around for years ? Did you know that they are even used in cooking? Or are you just like me and shook every time you heard this word. The only time I used to see the wooden spoon was about 1 second before I felt it hit my bum. State teams have been announced. Jamie, James and Dillon are in the mix for President team selection. Good luck guys. Elizabeth, Atul, Darcie & Jarryd will be representing our state in these Championships. In State Veterans teams we note that Deniz, Mike, King Eddie, Be Phu, Des, Prisca, John Patto, Jim & Chrissy will be playing in the Australian Veterans Championships to be held in Melbourne in October.
5/8/10:The Junior Sate Teams for 2010 -Will be announced shortly. We now await to see if our club members, James, Jamie, Atul, Elizabeth, Linda. Kevin & our regular visitors from the country, Darice, Dillon and Jarryd make the squad this year.
Club Championships Entry forms are now available. Sunday 31st October. Sorry that it is on the Melbourne Cup weekend, but the club is heavily booked even on Sundays. Cooking classes available at the Carters. With the good lady and Craig o/s and Trent in Sydney, the fridge is nearly empty. So my new found skills have come to the fore front. Mud on the carpet, dishes to the roof and a jumper that come out of the washing machine interestingly looking dirtier than before it was washed. Cook a Claude (Carbonaro) was the plan. The stupid instructions said 1 1/2 cups of milk and 1 1/4 cups of water. Obviously their cup fulls are smaller than my buckets I use to drink out Anyway,the Carter Carbonaro soup, with lumpy bits to chew on afterwards, is now my speciality. Can some one tell me how to remove the burnt egg bits on the sauce pan? as that is my next challenge.
Section 7 -Premiers were Jared and Jason -Just like many before them in sport, they played only 1 season. The boys were very competitive and deserved their victory. But now they have gone. Will not play next season & maybe we won't see them again. Jason & Jared were on time every match, did not miss a round, paid the fees and their pre match ritual was rather different. I hope that they are not lost to Coburg and we see them back again one day playing pennant.
3/8/10:The first of the Grand Finals for Winter has been played. Well done to Ilyas and Mark who agreed to play the Grand Final as Lawrence is off to the USA on Thursday. Sam & Lawrence have dominated Section 4 and the Grand Final was no different. And Sam rolled up early. No! actually he told Lawrence he would be early - but he was still 1/2 an hour late.
2/8/10:Does anyone have an old fridge in working order that they don't want ? We could certainly use it at the club Keith went to the Ping Pongers luncheon. Numbers were down this time. Only 15 people in attendance
Panic Stations - Julie screams and the Chew train Rescue Crew rush into court 2. INSTANT RELIEF - Biaggio had fallen over but he was now sitting up and waiting to be lited up onto his feet. And he was not going no where until he was picked up.
31/7/10:Mitch Allender - Former Victorian Junior team member - And Coburg Section 1 leading player -Will be helping at the club on Tuesdays until November as part of his work experience. -He will also be coaching on Saturdays at our squad and is available for private coaching -Tuesday mornings/ after 5pm on Tuesdays and Saturday afternoons.
2010 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS- ENTRIES OUT THIS WEEK - Remember it is open to members and our pennant players . Coburg table tennis club - is now being advertised in one of the coridoors in Broadmeadows TAFE. Thanks to who ever organised this. WAR - series 3 finale next Saturday - North wins series and leads 2/1 - But who are the 6 nams that will go onto the shield ? -Eric-Keith-Chrissy-Earn & Jim look safe, but who will be the 6th person is the question. All comes down to who attended the most WAR matches in the 20 week season.
Saturday Training squad simply gets better- 9 coaches including Percy (watch out if he enters the Club Championships) Elaine - Now this lady can play !Mitch Allender- He is wrapt as Coburg actually has a player smaller than him in Eric -Plus we had the regulars including Chris (used to be David) Keith -15 and Chew train. Then to put the icing on the cake -David Brand again training in the afternoon.. This club continues to shine !
Partytime at Coburg. Face painting- pin the tail on the donkey(well sort of -the donkey should look where he sits) Popcorn eating-then try and whistle -even Earn and 15 playing ring a rosie! - Gee Jim where were you ? - Even had cake and the candles. Happy birthday Lawrence. ! 30/7/10:Umpire stands for tables 1-2 & 3 will be installed tomorrow. They simply look fantastic. Well done pops !
Not travelling too well obviously- I told David Brand, probable number 1 seed in this years club championships, that I would partner him in the doubles event. He simply said no as he had some unfinished business with his partner of yester year -George Soph. They were runners up, back in 2000. So I spread the word to George and what does he do ? Even brings in the trophy to the club, to prove that they were indeed runners up. OK Jim, if you dont have a partner I'm available ! 29/7/10:Trent has been selected to represent Australia in UAE in Dubai, later this year -But even bigger news in the household- In Malaysia, on a resort island, the Australian Public service/insurance Table Tennis Championships are being held-Winner of the Womens Doubles - Kay Carter . her doubles partner -None other than Miao Miao
Current Pennant player of the Year - Points up to the end of the Winter season. Peter Cooper led his team to an upset win in the Section 7 Semi Finals. His team won the doubles which is a bit of a rarity, This was the deciding factor in his teams victory. Does not matter that Peter then lost both of his singles as his partner was the grades leading player and did perform as one would expect. 28/7/10:The lovely Lee again has to escort her brother Lawrence to the centre. She gets the cup and the hot water so I yell out -don't forget to shut the fridge. (trouble is that the fridge has been removed and the milk is standing on a table)- now the pun was intended for Lee and she says ' wheres the fridge' but George the Soph also buys in saying 'where is the fridge' and while we are laughing. Adolf sticks his nose in also says -I can''t even see the fridge.' 27/7/10: Winter Pennant has drawn to an end. Arbuably the toughest pennant ever played at Coburg. Congratulations to all the finalists. And how about Patto showering pleasantries every where because single handedly, his mate Jack led their team to the finals. In a match that they had to win, Jack dragged him self out of the sick bed bandaged up his leg which rivalled Rewoults damaged hammy, and the rest is history !
Next weeks finals matches - Section 1 - Michael and 15 vs Les and Venkat - Be Phu & Hai vs Wayne and Jack (Patto on interchange) Leading player Be Phu
26/7/10: Popular Keenager and club member Kevin McCuskey is in John Fawkner Hospital after a recent mishap we wish Kevin well and hope to see him back at our club in a weeks time.
September Camp - week 1 of the School holidays. Monday 20th to Friday 24th. Confirmed coaches include Brian Berry and Duncan 15. Great to hear that John & June from our Keenagers group attended the trials last week. Sad to say that they agreed with me that there was nothing between matches. We at Coburg do try to entertain everyone at our functions, not just the table tennis fans.
The Commonwealth Games trials are over and Trent missed out after a poor last day. But it is the Coburg club players I would like to congratulate. The crowds were very poor for such a major event, yet Coburg was clearly the most represented club, followed by the Box Hill players. This efforts is outstanding as although Trent is the current club champion, he has not lived in Melbourne since October and did not train much at the club during his last 12 months as a Victorian player. Look out players. In the past 2 weeks, 3 former Chinese semi profcessional players have indicate that they plan to join our club. Our club championships just might happen to have some more serious entrants later in the year.
25/7/10:Congratualtions to Akram and Nahia Hussein-McKay. Twin boys Musa & Issa arrived on Thursday morning. Final day of Commonwealth games trials. Trent is in equal 4th so has some work to do today. William Henzell and Justin Han have made it in to the mens team as has Jian Fang Lay in the ladies. Today Trent plays Simon Gerada, Robert Frank and Nam Ho.
24/7/10:Commonwealth games selection tournament. A good first day for Trent. A scrappy win 12/10 in the 7th over Kyle to start the day. Then thrashed by Simon only to bounce back with a great win over Robert Frank. Final match and a top win over Kiet Tran. Day 2 today then the top 2 will be selected and one player eliminated. (word has it that Kyle won't play today). Then tomorrow more matches before the final 3 spots are chosen.
Thanks to Tony Mac, Bob, John A & Shaun for their great job on Thursday night as every kid and parent had forms to sign before training. As a result of their good work some photos of our clu will be in next years Moreland callendar.
21/7/10:A great night of power hitting - Trent in full swing -Craig copping a flooging - Earn getting eaten - and Michael Mustinag more than holding his own. Some great training as Trent prepares for the Commonwealth trials. A lot of interested spectators on this special night. St. Michaels Grammar school head of sport -very pleased that he is included in the top 15 15's. But upset he is not in the top 3. Just have to work a tad harder Dean. 20/7/10: NEWS TO HAND - Trent will sell his Titanium WRB Blade for the best offer of over $50 on Wednesday night at his final training session before the Commonwealth Games Trial. Belinda's Hybrid Wood Nano Composite Technology just happened to be on sale on this night too. A new coach for Saturdays - On Saturday the 30th. we welcome back former State Junior player Mitch Allender Mitch is now doing a gym course similar to Trents. He is fit but only playing in Sunbury where he is udefeated for the past couple of years. He has had many coaches during his playing career and spent a lot of time working with Alois. Just might also be interested in doing osme private lessons on Saturday afternoons. Patto screamed the house down as he forgot it was a committee meeting night. Then again as he turned up to this meeting three weeks earlier maybe this makes the ledger square. Daphne Disciplines Tony again. Poor Tony now cops it Wednesday and Thursday nights. Wednesday evenings and the screams are quite audible -Ton-ee Tonee Tonee- as his playing partner tries to keep him in line. On Thursdays at the junior training it is Daphne's turn. Tony is in charge of Daphne's training (well, sort of ) he is, until Daphne takes command of the table that he has been allocated by coach Keith. 'A bit of a slacker' is our Tony according to Daphne. 'I have to go on court and keep him in line or he wanders off and forgets to return for a long time. Daphne took up table tennis so that she can beat her grand father and uncle who pick on her poor play. So Tony, lift your game & give Daphne the ultimate coaching she desires & deserves.It was not Wheelies in the car park causing some problems -it was the hoon doing doughnuts in the Spectator area in our club. One arm spins, 360s followed by no more breaks as we fly down the ramp towards court 4. Yes ! Meliz loves her new wheel chair so look out any body who gets in her way. Final round of the Friday night pennant for term 2. Grandpa John is now bringing a 2nd lady to the centre. Maybe Rachel's grand ma is a bit of a player as well ? 24/6/10:-15 is Famous- The great man. 15 is famous- He is in todays Herald and Sun, in the Black and White Section. But why on page 12 one asks ? If not on page 3 then it is a no brainer ! Final Day to enter - 'The tournament' Saturday 2-30pm -Only 8 entries for this qualifying event.2x groups of 4 in round robin -2 players will go into main draw -a chance to play against some of our clubs super stars. And you are guaranteed to play at least 2 of the champs in a weeks time. Friday 2nd. -top 4 players entered (at the moment) Brian Berry-Be Phu Huynh-Craig Carter- Earn Chew (Free entry for spectators) School Holiday Camp -Confirmed hitting partners for the camp - Jamie Champion -Paul Howarth -Mark Pengilley- Phil Smith -Andrea Payne (Qld) Tony McMahon -Shaun & Bob Stewart Camp runs from the 5th July to the 9th. Only $15 per day -12-30 to 4 pm each day. 23/6/10:A mixed bag for Trent - 2010 Nationals. In the teams matches today he defeated Kyle Davis & David Powel in 5 sets but lost to Robert Frank 3 straight. A good win against Nam Ho from NSW but lost to Chris & Justin Han easily
Chrissy J. was out celebrating her birthday that no one was supposed to know about, again today. When will it end ? More on the Yarrawonga match - After match celebrations. -Dad Davo got home late. 'Guess what ? -I've go a trophy !' (Not the team won) I was amazed (this is from our cub reporter) - I wanted to ask him was this a fake ? did he pinch a trophy ? is it a real trophy ? maybe everyone got one ? then all we heard was LOOK AT THIS, LOOK AT THIS (time to hide) Mums reply - Nothing . so he hunted the 3 of us kids - even the family pets were about to get an ear full of an over reactive dad. Then he marched up to us and did 'the Statue of Liberty' Holding the trophy high into the air. Lucky the curtains were closed. at least the neighbours did not have see us all suffering. But I suppose when you are 62 and you win only your 2nd ever trophy, you are entitled to punish your family a little. And now the trophy sits proudly in his office.. (Adam Davidson) Phil Smith in New South Wales for the nationals. Joined a group of people going out for dinner- 15 people to be exact. The bill $2 15 and of course everyone left the restaurant at 10-15pm Canteen required a re stock . Took Helen and let her drive the shopping trolley. Walked in side the warehouse and heard the screaming. The trolley was dragging Helen down the ramp into the car park. She could not get it up the ramp and it was empty. Helen thought she might buy a couple of things herself. Pinched $20 off Craig because it was not long until her bill was getting close to 100. Next time she plans to take her mum.
22/6/10:Martin Chambers - A club member for 10 years, felt a bit weird and visited the doctor. Next thing he knew, under the knife and a Double By Pass. That was 6 weeks ago and now he is on the improve. Hopefully no too long before he is back having a hit. On behalf of all of our club members, we wish you a speedy recovery Martin.
The party to end all parties. Chrissy Jones & the Don't tell anyone I am turning 50. Her partying is now into it's 2nd week. No wonder she has bags under her eyes. Maybe she plans to party for 15 days ?
Mr 15-Does he really know the weather man ? 6 days in a row Melbourne's max temperature is 15. Surely not 15 days in a row of 15 degrees.
Still the Yarrawonga stories roll in -Hard to believe that Earn Chew led Meric and Kamal astray.Not enough excitement in the match so on the way home dropped off with Meric and Kamal on the Eastern side of the Hume freeway at Donnybrook. The plan to cross the Freeway and the medium strip in the dark to get to Merics car which was parked in the Shell Service station -Western side of the Freeway. Well, lots of cars heading towards Melbourne after a Sunday drive. It took Duncan minutes before our intrepid heroes, gathered the courage to hold hands and skip across the road. Onto the Median strip. A bit slushy underfoot then onto the road again to play chicken. Next problem -the fence at the edge of the road. Aimed to stop fools running across the highway. The top rung of the fence was barb wire -and the fence seemed to go on forever. So up and over the fence. Finally get into the car. Well, Meric is pumped by all of the days excitement and having a super star in his car. 'I have a table tennis table at my house. let's go for a hit!' Earn said No! I want to to get home'. Meric's reply -Just a friendly reminder that you are not driving, your friends have dumped you and now you are in my car. We have not found out what time Earn got home.
21/6/10:Not long until the training camp -Monday July 5th. through to Friday the 9th. $15 a day. 12-30pm to 4pm each day.
E mails keep rolling in about our famous 15. -Included is 15 of us should invest in a Tattslotto ticket and of course get 15 to put it on for us. Anyway, we are now holding a special competition for the best 15 story. Early club house leader is Lawrence for his Duncans bottle shop - Shop number 15. I did not think we could get anything better than the certificate rolled up in case number 2-15. OK guys come clean ? Who has been in trouble for forgetting special dates ? Well, spare a thought for Jamie in the future. You see he just asked 'What is the date today ?' Err. Jamie -wasn't it your 18th birthday yesterday ? -Maybe it was due to the pressure he was under today. Jamie and Helen had to mind the club and control a school group for a short time this morning. rather chaotic is the best way to describe the event.
20/6/10:Thought we would have the Yarrawonga story as our main feature for the day- but this gem just rolled in.
Yarrawonga- Great win to Coburg - thanks players. Michael. Earn and Craig performed a treat. Les Steve & Peter also dominated as did most Coburg teams. - the highlights -Earn Chew and Michael Huang - very sharp and very good. Team 2 - Easy victory with Les starring. Team 3 - An easy win with Jamie Champion on his 18th birthday starring. Team 4- Steven Roy - a very classy debut for Coburg. another easy team win. Team 5-A good win with Noel dominating. Team 6 -A narrow loss - but Alan Davidson won his 3 matches and the award for Coburgs best player. Team 7 -A loss for Coburg but Elven was outstanding.
19/6/10:Yarawonga bound in a bus from Shonky Sams. At least there is 14 passengers to psuh the bus should it break down. This bus is in worse condition than the one we took to Bairnsdale earlier this year. James Lew - Take a bow. He continually replaces the barriers that everyone seems to leave in any position once they have been knocked over or moved to retrieve a ball. James always straightens the barriers in his court before he has a hit. Entries close soon for the tournament to be held on Friday night the 2nd of July. But first you must qualify next Saturday afternoon at 2pm, when the round robin matches will be held. Only $5 to enter and a big opportunity for 2 players to play our clubs champs in front of a big crowd the following Friday night.
Only 1 week of the Friday night pennant left for the 2nd term. Salmon leads from Rachel and Joshua. Oh to be young again. 2 families in obvious need of grand kids. Will take share care of a 2 year old from Canada for a week. I am hoping that is for day care only. Maybe this is a hint for a couple of table tennis players we all know?
17/6/10:Pleasing to note some players sticking up for their team mates. Patto has made us aware of his good mate Jack Keshishian's recent good form. In a team of 3 that looks like making the finals, Jack looks like taking Johns place in the finals team make up judging by his recent form Keith juniors group -6pm to 7-30pm -Keith is still not too well, and as we know it takes 10 people to replace him. If anyone can assist Bob and I tonight, please drop into the club before 6pm -standard is not too important, it is all about getting the kids hitting a few balls over the net.
Holiday Program - 5th to 9th of July ( 2nd week of school holidays) Duncan 15 & Richard will again be assisting in the running of this program.
Running a bit of a survey -Please let me know either by Email or when next at the club if you are a regular reader of this site -The club house leader - checks this site 4 times a day. At the moment I have 15 (there's the number again) regular readers. THANKS GUYS.
16/6/10:Entries starting to roll in for the tournament - Saturday 26th June- 2pm - Round robin groups -through to knock out event. Top 2 players to go to Main Draw - for the 8 player event to be held on Friday night 2nd July for a special occasion as we honour Nadia Bisiach & Leanne Morrow .
The new Blue tee shirts- Size M have arrived. Come one down to the club to purchase one - Cost is an Unlucky Duncan - $28 each. (13 and 15) VALE ANDREW WILSON - who died in the plane crash in Sydney yesterday. He was in state junior squad I was involved with at MSAC. Moved to Wanagaratta area and coached Ashley Burt who attended many of our Coburg training sessions. Coburg ttc club passes on its sympathy to Andrews family and friends.
Total mayhem at the club. Helen Li asked to fill in -Sorry no spots - I then rang her to say she was now needed - Not long after sorry but it is No! again - then it was yes you will be playing - followed by sorry they rolled up. Finally ended with 'get here quickly you will be playing.' - In the mean time Craig jumped onto the computer and had to run Adolfs program, although Craig has not used this format for 5 years. Duncan was rearranging score sheets ever so calmly and coolly for 15 matches. and Chrissy was was Mrs Flexible helping sort out table allocations.
How efficient are we ? Alois asks ? Where is Derek .A member of his AWD group. Onto it ! was the reply. Within 10 minutes, in walks Derek. ' How efficient is that Al ?' -Oh a bit slow is his reply. 15/5/10:Entries are now available for the top 8 tournament -Your chance to play in front of a big crowd But first you must qualify on Saturday 26th June at 2pm, by winning your way through the Qualifying event.
14/6/10:Sandy from France wanted to hire a court. Can I pay in Euro's ? she asked. The reply was 'Only if I can give you the change in Chinese Yuan.' Next we will have Jim wishing to pay his fees in Hong Kong $'s.
Some times dream can come true -Jon Zdrecoli is always dreaming of the day he partners a 'Carter'in a team match . Next Sunday in the challenge against Yaraonwga his wish will come true as Jon is in Kays team.
Friday night 2nd July. 7pm to 9pm -One very special night. The long awaited picture of Nadia Bisiach - 2010 Member into the Clubs Hall of Fame, will officially go on display. And the club will also recognise the achievements of the 3 times Coburg award Winner- Leanne Morrow. Leanne has sadly passed away but her family will make a special visit to the club for this night. 13/6/10:For all of our old time members and players. A man whose photo is above the canteen window, BILL BATES - has won the World Championsihps in China in the over 80s section. BILL -all of Coburg salutes you. Lets hope the media run a story on your achievement. 12/6/10: Next Saturday -No Earn ! -Obviously motivated by Mustang & 15. Earn is off to University next Saturday ! Might have something to do with an enrolement for Dominic. But Venkat who did at great job coaching is back next Saturday as is Maurice. Not sure if David will replace the father in law again, in WAR though. -word has it that the South side can once again have Davids service.
Back room work -Was supposed to be Cliff -my dad Ern - Des Jones and Craig. -Des off to Lorne for weekend. Craig just back from O/S- sleep time instead. Dad rolls up - Oh I am not in my work clothes. Did not know we were going to do it now. So it was Cliff with some help from Ern. Des and Craig rolled up to the club in the afternoon.
WAR also bought out the best in some of the other ladies as well. Kim was grizzling while playing. Had no idea about what the rules are in the game with no rules. 12/6/10:Holiday Program -5th July to 9th July -Commences 12-30pm each day to 4pm. $15 a day per student but if you pay $80 for the week we will throw in a new club tee shirt. We are now taking bookings for this camp.
Going overboard ! our man 15- Opens rubbers with 2-15 on the back -His graduation certificate is in a case marked 2-15. Now he shows me his Working with Children Check - Of course it expires -2/15 and to top it off he askes a kid who wants a club shirt 'do you want a size 15.
11/6/10:Last night on the Footy Show, Table Tennis got a mention. 99 year old Dot De Low was featured. So Coburg has issued a challenge to Sam (Newman). Come to Coburg and one of our Veteran Super Star ladies will give him 'a touch up on the table'. Prisca is our nominated super star, now can only hope the Footy Show considers our offer. Sam story #2 -Sam from Keenagers lost his jumper 6 weeks ago . Now it has found it's way back to its rightful owner. Many thanks to Rob and the Salvation Army who found the missing item.
Yarrawonga trip Sunday 20th. Surely the cheer squad will be on hand to see the team depart ? Tony Chrissy & Kay waving the flags as we leave at 6-30am
10/6/10:It is very hard to collate the pennant results if we don't get all the score sheets back. Be Phu and Hai's always ends up in the box near the white board mixed up with the Wednesday pennant boards. But it was a mystery where the results were from the Bruno/Abdul vs Adolf/Peter P match. Finally found them -still on court 4 but inside the scorer/flip over. Well hidden gentlemen. Of course Peter Peart copped the blame but Abdul says blame Adolf,who was very was excited, as for the 2nd week in a row he scored a win in a match when he was out played.
Unfortunately Keith is ill this week. Can't take the junior squad and won't be in for the Saturday training group. His replacement on Saturday is a player who I have known for a long time. A former Oak Park player and a guy with a bit of talent marked on his regime.
9/6/10:QUEENS BIRTHDAY -Monday tournament-Will not take place on Monday due to lack of interest -So the club will be open on Monday night from 6pm to 10pm. Saturday squad is on Saturday until 1-30pm then the club is open until 6pm. But the big news this weekend -The terrible twins -COLLIN AND HELEN -Happy Birthday to the both of you.
8/6/10:Some confusion about William Henzells planned visit. It will be re scheduled for a later date.
5/6/10:What does the delightful Suzie say about her Hubby. Lawrence ? He is my youngest child! And on the subject of Lawrence, it was during WAR that again he was subject to abuse from the opposition. Normally it is Chris (his son) calling him 'an old man'. This time it was another Chris giving him the full verbal. Our own quiet Chrissy was in fine form and her distraction on Maurice was pure gold.
WAR Series 3-Captain Collin was again let down by his team mates in WAR. North now lead 7/4 in the best of 20 matches. Collin decided to lead from the front after WAR and was the ultimate victor in top Table. Names like Chew-Tu & Kilderry were left to admire his brilliance.
Competition -Another free entry to the 2010 Club Championship up for grabs. -Popular Keenager Madge turned 80 years of age recently. The question is 'IN WHAT YEAR WAS HER MOTHER BORN ?-Only 1 guess per person. Entries close end of June
Multi Lingual-I spoke in English to Duncan -who in turn passed on the message in Cantonese to Ling. She then spoke in Mandarin to Helen's uncle. Phil Smith was bemused by all of this and said 'he will probably reply in Spanish'
4/6/10:Friday night 25th June -Dinner at the Reservoir RSL. The Keenagers night out together. Everyone is welcome to join. Cheap meals and good company. Let us know if you would like to join us WHO'S THE BOSS ? kEITHs group -Tony McMahon has kids giving him a real hard time, but he is not concerned too much as 2 tables away the group of kids were even more out of control. In walks Julie. Not very long later her 'angels' are in line hitting to the lady, picking up balls and training as they should. Tony ? well at least he got them to stop laying on the table ! WHOS THE BOSS No2 -Closing time so Michael Huang gets on Microphone. 'Time to Leave' -We Are Closing. Did that work a treat !-Every table still had players playing. - Kay brushes Michael aside - Go Home Everyone ! - Place is evacuated. Common Denominator ? Don't mess with a woman!
Who says we are a bunch of Dummies? First Michael Huang then Duncan 15 -both Graduate. Congratulations guys
Not quite Ms. M. Monroe singing - but had nearly the same effect. Bob Watters singing Happy Birthday sweetly to Lory over the phone
Who's Sorry Now ? Eric Jeanott. Section 7.. Why ? He did not take 'no prisoners' while playing the President. He might have to pay parking fees next week or an entrance fee or even made to play left handed. All because of the score line of the 2nd set. A ping pong ball it looked like marked in the score line.
2/6/10:OH MY! Our top 4 players going to Yarrawonga. Earn Chew - Craig Carter -Michael Huang & Duncan 15. WHAT A TEAM - This team is so good that we have issued a challenge to the Victorian B team -Lets hope this match takes place - On a Sunday at Coburg in the near future.
1/6/10:A few more players required for the Yarrawonga match. Sunday 20th June -Bus departs 6-30 am Duncan Thorn left to go around Australia last Boxing day. He finally contacts his mate Robert to say he is now working 3 days a week at Tom Price. Working in the local hospital (maybe in a nurses uniform ?) Well he has not recieved the urgent 'come back quick' from Robert because Lefty and the Lobber in the tough Section 3, are 2nd and a cert to win the flag says Duncans old mate.
WILLIAM HENZELL - At our club next Monday night. A chance for everyone to meet William in person & try out the latest Aussie Table tennis equipment.
More good results from Coburg players. Chrissy Jones and Bob Stewart combined to the the Section 4 & 5 Doubles events at last Sunday's veterans tournament. An early birthday present for Chrissy who reaches a milestone in the near future. 30/5/10:Congratulations Craig at the World Boomerang Throwing Championships in Rome. In 40+ knot winds he kept his boomerang airborne for 42 seconds, ran 200 metres and caught it when it come out of the sky. It was the best time set for the day in this event by any competitor. Things must be going bad. The batteries were stolen from the remote for the DVD player at the club. An investigation found them in the hands of Phil Smith. Who was surfing the net? Actually the ITTF results. None other than Jimbo who has mastered the lap top. Could be an idea for his family come Christmas time.
Where's Adolf ? Not seen for 4 Mondays and yet he is well. Adolf is having children trouble and he assures us he is not having more children. The grand children seem to be taking up a lot of his time.
COMPETITION CLOSES - Congratulations to Chrissy Jones. The Correct answer was 7 -Jim Kilderry -17 times club champion -Bill Sbbison 4 times -Trent Carter - 3- Lory Bisiach - Jeff Plumb- Craig Carter & Michael Huang. We would have accepted 9 as Chrissy Jones and Prisca Rosario are Ladies Club champions who were also in attendance. Rolled up to the club at 10am to see who would be silly enough to turn up for the AWD training , which was not being held today. Biagio who had 2 excuses was the fool . No 1 reason was that Mick Tomlinson is his idol and Mick never knows what is going on and No 2 Alois never told him not to turn up. Anyway what is important is that the AWD group is going great. Biagio is playing real well and is seen playing much more on a Monday night. Yesterday at our Saturday squad, Kevin from the AWD group turned up for extrea training. He has improved heaps and seemed to enjoy himself trainig with our squad. 29/5/10: It seems that the whole world saw our players in War. Jeanette told Jim to get a haircut. Elizabeth's relatives all emailed to comment on her play and Catisia's friends wanted to know if that really was her dad playing the fool . Comments such as he is cool and is that really your father were answered with unfortunately so. Lawrence sent his wife out on a hunting spree to buy new shorts as on youtube he felt his bum was too big. WAR. number 10 was won today by the North side who now lead by 6-4. A new leader in the Friday night pennant. Rachel Turner is the new leader with 3 rounds to go. Dad Steven has dropped to 11th and it is rumoured that he might not even show his face for the last round if his current form continues. Grand pa might have to do the late night taxi run again. Chris is waiting for Jims thank you. Chris knew that the new scorer would break easily and he did not want Jim to be distracted at a vets tournament. That is why he dropped the scorer in the first place. Sorry Chris, some people don't appreciate good help, especially when you do them a favour. 28/5/10: Ridiculous amount of things left at the club -A good pen hold bat and cover - only had it over 3 months. Bat cleaners - and lots of clothes. Cant store them forever and unfortunately a $120 jumper left behind has now been handed to a charity. If you lose something contact the club as there is a good chance we might still have it. Lawrence still the leader in the guess the champs competition but Chrissy is hot on the scent but yet to officially put in her entry.
WAR is designed to stop players being distracted while playing table tennis. Obviously not working for Collin as the moment 'the shy one. grabbed the microphone and called out Collin' -everyone in the stadium knew that she might have actually confused his thought process.
Congratulations Phil Smith -a fabulous job on highlighting Saturdays WAR and placing it on You Tube 27/5/10:Coburg table tennis stadium is currently have 12 sessions with the local St Pauls Catholic primary school kids grade 5 and 6. Some good players in this group. Today, we were teaching and evaluating the top 20 students from Simmonds College in North Melbourne. 7 or 8 tables set up, we were in an area with 3 tables and 20 of the best kids from year 7 to 12. One kid with a hard bat had me missing the ball half a dozen time by hitting a soft shot, then having it return to him before I could reach it. Did I mention I had the rather strong wind at my back and apart from some shelter we were basically out doors. Well this group is very talented and the teacher Mr Sebbens has done a great job. Next week he will bring the boys to Coburg for a group training session after school on Thursday. We wish Simmonds college all the best in the coming School Championships.
Craig returns before he goes! The 3 times Australian boomerang throwing champion was dropped at the Airport at 12 noon. By 5pm he was back home having dinner. Plane was delayed 8 hours because it was broken! Peter F asked 'is Craig in Rome yet?' He was still 3 hours from taking off ! Jims new scorer. worked beautifully for Jim. Handed it over to Fumble Fingers C. Yap, who dropped it and Jim now is the owner of a broken scorer. Might even take pity on Jim in WAR as he was going to let the ump use it on Saturday. That could be seen as bridery ?
25/5/10:Congratulations Phil Smith -a fabulous job on highlighting Saturdays WAR and placing it on You Tube Well done Bruce Baulch. 50 years as a player, 20 years as Club President and he has finally learnt where to return the completed score sheets. Complaints have been lodged about the Section 2 geriatrics. They simply beat everyone so we have been requested to handicap them just like a race horse ! Weight for age - the older the horse the more weight they have to carry. It has been suggested - Once you turn 60, players should have 2 kg lead bags attached to them for every birthday after 60, to slow them down to compensate for all of those years of experience. Adolf would have to drag 18 kgs around every match. Pops Peart ? about 3 tonne. Players of the round -Section 1 -Duncan Section 2- Trung Dinh Section 3-Jamie Champion -Section 4- Mark Chilcott Section 5 - Collin Madin Section 6- Linday Huynh. Section 7 -Jared Clements Sullys all excited- Celebrated Seans 14th birthday by taking him sky diving. Wonder whats in store for his 15th ? Just hope he takes his good friend Chris (david) Kumar 23/5/10:Peters Function-COBURG members-friends and family- 'We dips our lid to you' -The support and generosity. over $2500 raised.
Chrissy Jones- the worlds best 'back seat driver' -Would not have worked without her efforts before, during & after the event.
HIGHLIGHTS -Nadia Bisiach- 2010 inductee in Coburg ttc Hall of Fame (3rd member) QUIZ- WINNER TO GET FREE ENTRY INTO 2010 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS- How many former Club champions (singles & doubles) were in attendance at Peters function? -1 entry per person - If tied - person who also names all the players will win.
WAR -big win to the South side with borrowed recruit the Chew train dominating. (could not understand how Crissy let her star player transfer so easily ?) Highlights of the match can be found on You tube -under the name of war. Well done Phil Smith. Another new member to Coburg who has been a great asset.
21/5/10:Friday night pennant-Jamie Champion still the leader but is closely followed by Rachel Turner. Tonight's big mover was Zeeshan who jumped 12 places to 11th. Trent will be at WAR and has Collin in his sight after losing a doubles match last night.
What is going on? Deniz missed Tuesday because she did not know it was Tuesday & our newest Harry rolled up for Fridays coaching session with Duncan on Thursday. Kit Scully claims scalps in Sunbury Our favourite Irishman Kit, won the Section 2 Grand Final in Sunbury last week. Even had his own cheer squad watching him play. Seems the work he has done with our Saturday squad is paying dividends.
Don't forget the big day at Coburg tomorrow. Jeff Plumb promises to Trash Trent. Their big match will commence at 4pm.
20/5/10:Still more items roll in. Thanks to Srikanth & Sravanthi. Some one will be able to purchase a nice set of cuff links
19/5/10:Some of Saturdays times Pennant last night -Round 4- 5 undefeated players lost their first match for the season . Can anyone explain this ?
18/5/10:Peters function . More gifts rolling in- Phil Smith has dontated -a SONY CD PLAYER/CLOCK RADIO with an I Pod Dock -valued at a cool $200 & a CLOCK RADIO with I POD DOCK - Music station also valued at $200 And 2 Special club -Presentations will be made. Looking forward to seeing lots of visitors as we have some thing to please everyone John and Jacko saga. Liao went Pow and Wayne come and went. Wayne Greaves is the latest to walk out on our famous duo. Patto says they actually recruit a big name player, watch them lose, sack them and Jack gets to spend the season with the 'big guns'. Interesting job for Craig this weekend. A visitor will bring their bat to be looked at. The rubber was coming off so they used some glue from home -on both sides of the rubber. Seems to be having trouble spinning the ball. 17/5/10:Dedicated ? or what. One of our long time Saturday squad players has been missing a while. Work made it hard to play our pennant, combined with several issues, table tennis took a back seat. Well, he now has a new job and will be seen at the club once again. It is the new job choice which makes this story interesting. A choice of 3 jobs and he chose the one -closest to our club. Welcome back Jon Z.
16/5/10:He come - He visited - He Destroyed. Brian Berry on a mission - A 5pm visit to the club .Earn - he flew -Chew left- Eddie -went Ready Steady Eddie -go.. And out 'Saturday Special, Wow its Liao' did not appear. That left Michael Bang Huang to get mauled. Duncan Master become Duncan blaster -blasted. George stepped up to 'slay the dragon and got burnt big time, and the little man whose legs dont touch the ground, Abdul got pulverised. Craig walked in but would not play Mr Berry who was in White hot form and Collin was 'tied up on court 6 ' so did not get a crack at Berry man. All we can say is Brian -you were lucky!
WAR -what better way to welcome back Malcolm. Straight into battle in his first game of WAR in a distraction point. North side dominated all game and although Mick Warr won heaps of late points for South side, final result was a win to North side who now lead 5/3.
Peters Function: - Latest offering into the auction - $1200 Toshiba Laptop!!! This is a must bid item! -And the gifts keep rolling in. Julien McLucas has donated 2 of his framed paintings. -In 8cm x 5cm frames they are part of his famous Landscape Series. Each painting is valued at $200.
15/5/10:Look out South side -Trent will be playing WAR next Saturday. 14/5/10:Tonight - the last of the Handicap Event. But our friday night pennant is going gang busters. So enter the pennant -all standard of play - group coaching with Duncan Tu at 6-30 non stop matches at 7 pm to 8pm then the final Handicap at 8pm. All for only $5 per player
Coming in June -Monday 7th - William Henzell will be on hand to let people try out the Aussie table tennis range
Peters Function - As it draws closer, the big prizes are coming in. Our UPSIDE Auction. A 3 months GOLD CLASS MEMBERSHIP AT COBURG LEISURE CENTRE. For this gift we thank Tony Oultan -Moreland Council and Drew Hilderbrandt from Coburg Leisure Centre. 12/5/10:Craig has thrown his hand into the ring to help Peter. The World Indoor Boomerang throwing Champion will be throwing his indoor foam boomerang around for 10 minutes. 2 ways of helping. At $1 a guess. you can guess how many catches he takes in this time (Collin will be counting) Nearest guess to the figure wins $15. But if you pay $2 - you come down and try and catch the boomerang -2 attempts. If you catch it -you go to court 9 and hit with Trent, until the next person comes. Craig is also doing the small table challenge- a match up to 5 points -$1 entry - beat Craig - and hit with Trent for 10 minutes -this will be going all afternoon -Tell Collin he organises the match. You win - off to Trent for coaching
Gifts are still rolling in for Peters function. A 2 bottle Wine pack from Margaret River, A computer key board, and a Wrist watch with the Coburg ttc logo on it. A few surprises still to be announced . May 22nd 3pm to 7pm. Dont you dare miss this day ! Pennant Player of the Round -Jack Keshishian. Amongst claims he cheated by having his private coach from Geelong help him, Jack defeated John Wong & demolished Liao Xiao Hua.
10/5/10:Peters Fund Raiser on the 22nd of May is not far away. A 3pm start on the Saturday with estimated finish time of 7pm. Interest is keen on the Thermometer on display, and some attention is being paid to the Microwave. There is coaching vouchers (not to be used on this day though) from some of our clubs top players/coaches. 2 new push bikes which will be auctioned on the 22nd are among the items which are now on display near the white board in the spectator area of our club.
Tony Mac won't be seen at the club this week, which is a huge blow for Keith's Thursday kids group. If anyone is free to assist, please pop into the club on a Thursday evening at 6pm. If you are lucky, like Tony was last week, you might have Steffani help you. Far more pleasant than her father and Tony appreciated her assistance last week. 8/5/10:WAR: -No Collin No Craig -But South's noise works managers, Scout, Mark and Lawrence were making more than enough noise in their team leaders absence. South jumped to a big start as Jim, Earn and Minus Mike tried to keep North side below Zero. Keith could not win a point and the team looked down. An injured Lawrence was cured during the match, by the Ref who is now a qualified Doctor, but David Kumar was lost without his coach Sully. James Lew started to dominate, Earn lifted his game as his 'cheer squad was watching and Chris took no mercy on his sister or dad. North side blew the opposition away to record a victory, as Duncan, Dave and Muhammad struggled in the big points. North side now lead 4/3. And what better way to celebrate, Captain Chrissy doing an Irish jig as she won the Winning point. Pennant Score sheets ? always a problem and Adolf has tried to make them as simple as possible. But it is a concern when 'the Brainiacs (Patto & Jacko ) play 'the smart ones (15 & Mustang) and noe of them can get the scores right. Peter was handed the sheet which had Patto beating Michael -Duncan beating Patto -arrows pointing everywhere, lines and crossses. What a mess ! all adds up to Peter should be able to understand what was supposed to be written.
6/5/10: The Bubble has burst! Mark Pen -no ink left -Gilley. Armed with new shoes, new sweat bands, New Bat & new rubbers. Got a beating big time. Just when he had Chrissy in his sights, it is back to basics and Section 7 a little longer before the promotion. Chrissy is safe a little longer.
5/5/10:Only fair we pass on the following stories. Jack Keshishians son, Luke asked Jack. 'Dad I have to give a 3 minute speech tomorrow in front of class. Can you tell me a funny story ?'.The only funny story to tell was 'several years ago at MSAC we were playing in a Grand Final. Afterwards it was off to Patony Pizza's in Clarendon st South Melbourne to celebrate. John Pattison even offered to shout if we won. Of course, son, as expected. I was the star and victory was ours. Then a friend? of Johns rushed to Patony's and handed out Pitony Pizzas vouchers -with everything paid for if are a mate of Pattos, on the vouchers. We sat in a group, 12 of us on the side walk, lots of food and drink (soft of course) when the shop manager walked out and asked 'who is John ?' Of course John jumped up and said 'that is I' So the manager asked 'what is this ?" and handed John a voucher, then everyone at the table jumped up and handed a stunned John, their vouchers' To top things off some guy on a table near us who had been sitting silently reading the news paper eating a pizza jumped up and said 'I have one of those as well'. John, for once in his life was quiet, everyone in South Melbourne within ear shot was laughing. Luke did not think this story was funny but told his class. And yes ! evertyone in the class also thinks it is funny. And we have the Patony Pzza vouchers on display at Coburg table tennis club. Next time you see Patto remind him of this story, because he thinks it is fantastic every time some reminds of this night.
Star of Round 3 in Pennant -Alex Schot-Guppy. Just a pity this guys trains hard for his beloved golf and can't afford time for serious table tennis. When he starts winning on the pro golf circuit, lets hope he remembers his mates at Coburg.
3/5/10:No one will be able to trip/fall down the steps onto courts 1-2 & 3. Tony Mac has spent all morning re painting them. Only worry is Mick taxi Tom. He falls up the steps !On the subject of Mick, he is very quick to give some stick! to the nice guy alias manager. we cut him some slack but how about yesterday (Sunday) late for AWD training again. Suppose it made up for him turning up on time on Wednesday for a pennant he is not playing. A juggler from Brazil, a young lady circus performer will give a performance at Peters fund faising afternoon. Don't think Mick will be in attendance though. He does not know who Peter is, even though he (Mick) has been a Coburg member for over 20 years. Seems no one told him Peters surname was Finotello.
2/5/10:Club President John Alder, has found the strain of the job a bit hard. He has taken a 2 day break in hospital. Nothing too serious and although he is not allowed to drive for a week, he is already planning his next game of ping pong. We look forward to having back at Coburg in the near future.
WAR was played at a frantic pace. A smart recruitment of Ken, was the missing link that soared the South side to a huge win. Series 3 is 3 all. 30/4/10:Saturday coaching sessions -10am to 1-30pm. Coaches beware a new coach on the horizon. Mark Pengilley belted his 2 opponents off the court on Wednesday night. Then in true 'coach to be' fashion, he was seen handing out one on one advice and hints and signing papers. Was he really handing out autographs after round one of pennant?
29/4/10:Dont often write about other clubs. Not planned that way but always seem busy trying to improve Coburg and keeping our members informed. But I do want to acknowledge 2 web sites, The Table Tennis Victoria web site is very informative and well worth a look at. We do appreciate the articles about Coburg ttc that appear on their site from time to time. A good coverage was given to this weeks Anzac Day Tournament.
Peter Finotello-inspected some of the goods we plan to auction on his fund raising day on the 22nd May. He was very humble and sincere when he said -This makes all of those years that I worked as a volunteer at this club, seem all worth while.
SATURDAY training squad. If anyone needed proof that our squad is working, Elana last night in her first pennant match was superb for some one who has had only 2 weeks training. 2 other Saturday regulars were also on show last night, winning their matches, Chrissy & Mark Pengilley. 28/4/10:Who said the following ?- I hated WAR last Saturday because Jim cost us 25 points. ed note- Hard to believe that Jim actually served a fault at a crucial stage, and that he was totally outplayed by Collin on match point. Jim's reply is that it was Anzac Day weekend, he has been carrying his troups all year, makes a little error and his team mates show no compassion at all. Not like South sides Captain Collin. In hs own style he is always supporting his team mates. Doing his best to motivate them. He has only ever sacked Earn and even tried to draft Keith. This week leading from the front winning the ultimate point. But North still lead the Blue shirts 3/2 in series 3.
Looking for help from Alois or Brian Berry. Maybe Simon or William mght have the answer. A visitor to the club recently, wanted some Mark Vee as that is what his dad used. Mark five -V in Roman Numerals, is what he was after I suggested. So he rang dad and I discussed the rubber with his dad over the phone. Finally agreed that OK it is Mark five, but he was concerned it might be a bit advanced for his son. So maybe he should use Mark 4. This is where I need the help of experts as in my 40 years in the sport it is a new name to me . Brian ? have you used that rubber yet ?
Always interesting at Coburg. Some real characters to say the least. I have been criticised in the past for 'picking on people'
26/4/10: Thank you players - 47 competitiors in todays Anzac Day Tournament. Chrissys home made Anzac biscuits were the real winner. Entries coming in thick and fast for todays special tournament -2-30 pm start - and only $10 entry
25/4/10:WAR series 3. Bad start for the North side -Jim K trying to bribe the judge. Captain Chrissy dragging him away kicking and screaming.
Peter Finotello function -22nd MAY - 3pm to 7pm
A special WRIST watch - TO BE AUCTIONED -with Coburg table tennis club printed on its face -Value $100 - will be auctioned UP SIDE down auction. - Also Auctioned on this day - a special bat and COVER -DONATED BY AUSSIE TABLE TENNIS
MAIN STREET the band - A SILENT auction for the Band to come and perform for up to 2 hours --either on a Saturday night or a Sunday afternoon.
24/4/10:Our wishes go out to Maria from Keenagers who has had a bad fall and will never be able to play table tennis again due to a shattered elbow. We also send our best wishes to Claire Baresi who has been on the unwell list for a long time.
Congratulations to the Melbourne Pennant Grand final winners this week held at Coburg. A wrap up can be found in the pennant section on this web site. The Winter season starts next week.
Friday night pennant is alive. Coaching from Duncan Tu, 6-30 to 7pm then 7 to 8pm Round Robin matches.
23/4/10:Dont forget MONDAY 's Anzac Day tournament. Only $10 to enter- 3 divisions- Large Round Robin Groups
The gifts keep rolling in for Peters function.
20/4/10:The Peter Finotello fund raiser. Mystery box to be auctioned. Includes a brand new Micro Wave. Many thanks to the couple who have been helping us with gifts for this event.
Monday 26th April 2-30pm Anzac day Tournament. 3 divisions -Cash Prizes only $10 entry Also on the Coburg callendar -Our next Holiday program. July 5 to July 9 (5 days) 12-30pm to 4 pm each day. Only $15 per day and if you book for the 5 days and pay an extra $5 -you will receive a special club tee shirt.
The Peter Finotello fund raising afternoon on Saturday 22nd May. We can now confirm that a 2nd brand new push bike will be auctioned on this day. The 'mystery pack' continues to grow as our wonderful members and friends continue to donate things. With lots of entertainment. 3pm to 7pm Please attend this function as we try and help Peter raise enough money to replace his stolen push bike Biagio rolled up to the club tonight but still very stiff and sore. All because he went for a run yesterday. AWD training and chief motivator Alois got Biagio to go for a run. right around court 4. Well, that has Biagio motivated, a triathlon is his next challenge. Run to Coburg lake, swim to the end, then catch the bus back to the club! But what did Biagio really think of doing a warm up ? Not much - it left him that tired that training was hard, driving home was harder and Sunday afternoon was spent laying on the couch. Guess we won't see him at a Saturday training squad session. 17/4/10:Finally met the 'missing member' of the Jacob family. Asha. Quiet and prepared to sit back and watch. Similar to the Lim family. The 2 kids from each family could quite easily be named after table tennis rubbers- Catisia and Sarah - Express -they want the results / improvement to happen quickly. Chris & Elizabeth -'Terminator- Do not want to take prisoners. But the quiet mums - Energy! -do all the running around with out no fuss.. Now the dads ! Peter & Lawrence - HURRICANE -- just a mini cyclone as soon as they enter the club rooms
16/4/10:JEFF PLUMB vs TRENT CARTER at the fund raiser for Peter Finotello to be held in on the 22nd May.
15/4/10:More news on the Finotello fund raiser to be announced next week Wednesday night 10 weeks of Round Robins has come to a close- 1st Craig 2nd Duncan 15 3rd Chris Yap 4th Liao Xiao Hua 5th Eddie Keung 6th Srikanth Bashety 7th Danny Trinh 8th Jim Kilderry 9th -Khiem Luu - Earn Chew -Hai Truong
Super Series -Congratulations to Abdul Ghafoor for winning the leading player. Lawrence Lim was runner up.
12/4/10:Peter Finotello's fund raising afternoon - Saturday 22nd May - A painting from a famous Melbourne Artist will be auctioned. Time for another event ? The club has decided that we will host a fund raising event to help Peter Finotello raise the $s required to purchase a new bicycle to replace the one had had stolen last Tuesday night. We are trying to raise $3000 and already some great things are planned for this event, to be held at the club on Saturday afternoon - 22nd May from 3pm to 7pm. Gold Galore -Prisca Rosario returned from the Veterans Easter Tournament, held in Dunedin, New Zealand armed with 4 Gold Medals. Not to be outdone, Mick Tomlinson also won 4 Gold Medals, at the 2010 AWD championships, that were held last week in Canberra. 10/4/10:HANDICAP was won by Ziggy Saabel. But this ever popular event which has been conducted at Coburg for over 30 years has only one more month to go until it is scrapped. Greg Price has run the handicap for over 7 years but shortly he moves to Seaford. THE FAREWELL Handicap will he held on Friday 14th May - unless some one puts up their hand and says I will run it for a while. VOLUNTEER REQUIRED TO RUN HANDICAPS
7/4/10:WATCH THIS SPACE -Another break in on a car at the clubs car park last night- Peter Finotellos car this time and some important equipment has been stolen. If you have any info at all just drop me an email and I will pass on the information or contact crime stoppers.
6/4/10:The Presidents speech at Keenagers today could be a bit slurred. Rumour has it that his feet have not touched the ground after winning a golf tournament on the weekend. The Easter eggs were replaced by a few frothies.
4/4/10:MONDAY 26TH APRIL -2-30PM ANZAC DAY tournament.. 3x Sections -LARGE ROUND ROBIN GROUPS Keith Keane long time coach / player and committee member has decided it is time to hand over so of the responsibility of the club to the younger generation. Keith has retired from the comittee, but that does not mean total rest. He sill plans to visit the club on Monday nights, some Tuesdays, run the Thursday juniors and coach on Saturdays. Not the normal retirement, one plans for. Saturday squad. Did not expect many people. Junior tournament at MSAC and it is Easter. How wrong can one be. Over 30 participants. Then WAR. Some new combatants joined the teams, A marathon with Liam starring for the North side and Grant doing well for the Southerners. Finally match point and George played a big rally on match point against Craig. And didn't he let Craig know about it for the rest of the day. Series 3 and North side lead 2 nil. Who's the dill ? Wanted to try the new Vega Pro rubber out. Told them to try Craigs bat out. that was all OK until Craig said I use it on my back hand. "Oh, he wants it for his fore hand !" they did not think to turn the bat around.
3/4/10:Results of the Good Friday competition. : Section 1 winner Michael Huang 2nd Craig Carter 3rd Eddie Andersen-Higginson 4th - Duncan Tu Section 2 - Winner Richard Vercoli Runner Up Phil Smith 3rd James Lew 4th Abdul Ghofoor 5th Dillon Chambers Section 3 Winner Deniz Yener-Korematsu Runner Up -Arlene Wagner equal 3rd. Steven Turner & Craig Archman 5th Caleb Carlett 6th Ethan Harvey 7th Damon Morton Good Luck to our AWD members at the Australian champs in Canberra. Good form by Mick Tomlinson this week. He actualy tripped up the stairs this week. Far better than falling down them I suppose.
2/4/10:Entries coming in thick and fast for todays tournament. 30 Entries and still coming in . Had to call on Angelo today for the crowd control.
1/4/10:Last day of the camp -25 keen students having excellent table tennis training.
The quiet man Mike Donlon rang Lawrence last weekend just to say that the team from the north had a great win in WAR .
30/3/10:After 18 years Bruce Baulch has decided that it is time he stepped down as Club President. THANKS Bruce on a job well done. and now we look forward to the clubs continued growth under the leadership of the new President, JOHN ALDER .
Holiday camp . 25 students, even Bob Stewart & Tony Mac helped out. And everyone is looking forward to tomorrow when Brian Berry joins the coaching group. 12-30pm to 4pm and only $15 per person. 29/3/10:First day of the training camp. Over 20 students rolled up and had a great session. More of the same Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. 12-30pm to 4pm. Only $15 per session GOOD FRIDAY - tournament -3pm -3 x sections only $10 to enter. Big round robin groups 28/3/10: WAR- Duncans birthday and he was deserted. Only him as the teams 10 point player and didn't he get hammered. A WAR athon that ent for 40 minutes. A close finish but a win to the North side.
ENTRIES are rolling in for the GOOD FRIDAY tournament. 3 sections to choose from. Anyone can enter & only $10
27/3/10:Coburg table tennis club welcomes BRISTOL Paints in Epping as a major sponsor for 2010 Congratulations -Harry Danou, Jamie Champion & Louise Antonovich. Top 3 for Term 1 -in the Friday night pennant.
26/3/10:GOOD FRIDAY tournament. 3pm start. 3 x divisions - large round robin groups - $10 entry -CASH prizes
25/3/10:Training camp next week - Monday to Thursday - 12-30pm to 4 -$15 a day Enrole now ! 24/3/10:A new record set for Coburgs Melbourne pennant, in numbers entered and in time, with reagrds on how quickly people entered.. We have far more entries than we can accomadate on Tuesday nights so we plan to spill over onto Wednesday nights with our new Section 7 players. And in a few short weeks SUPER LEAGUE will be played at Coburg on Wednesday nights so our Wendesday night pennant players can rub noses with and watch the elite players in action. But I can still squeeze in Tuesday night players wishing to play in the 8-30pm start time slot. 23/3/10:Coburg ttc.s AGM 2010 - Next Monday night (29th) at 7-30 pm .Everybody is welcome, and the club will welcome anyone wishing to join the committee members. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPs to be held on the 31st October. Earn Chew who only made a comeback to table tennis 12 months ago, has created some interest around the traps. recently a hit with Alois and in the past 7 days, Trent on a whirl wind visit back home, Jeff Plumb, Shibaji Daata and Brian Berry. All had the same opinion about Earn- A very good player. 22/3/10:Entries releaed tonight and tomorrow night for the Tuesday night Winter pennant. SUPER LEAGUE is coming to Coburg. A revamped Wednesday night competition formelly called Premier Pennant will take pride of place as an elite competition on Wednesday nights later in the year. Already -MIS communications. WJP Smash repairs and Motor Sports Trailors have joined RetireInvest Northcote as major sponsors for this event. More news as it comes to hand. Now we are asking the players who are interested in playing this event to contact us at the club. Already confirmed players are Earn Chew, Michael Huang, Craig Carter & Jim Kilderry. 21/3/10:WAR series 2 finale. 7year old Eric tried to gain extra points for his team, by suggesting that another belt on the head should score him 5 bonus points. Pre match trivia points were awarded to Jim Kilderry who correctly guessed the name of the lady judging the noise points. The clue was ' name of an old coin. Jims first guess Dollar had us worried as no one else could recall hearing of a person named Dollar. It was not long before Penny was handing out bonus points for the teams. The South side who were 5 wins behind at one stage during the season, did some shifty work for the final by obtaining some secret DAATA and sending Collin to the bush pre match. Catisia who was cock a hoop for never being asked to play a distraction point, set a WAR record by winning a point with 10 distractors making a bit of noise. Shibaji set a record for costing his team 50 points yet the SOUTH side were victors and will have 6 of their stars names on the WAR shield shortly. How about after WAR in the Doubles matches. The Chew train was taking no passengers, as he worked his way up from table 8. Then he charged from court 4 to 3, up the ramp with a full head of steam, only to be nearly derailed. A kiss from his good lady on the way past, which had her saying 'oh he looks much younger in his new red shirt, followed by his hair cut really suits him. then the 'Peace De Resistance.' the charming Mrs. Chew produced a Maccas meal for him to munch on. Missing items. Ibrahim Aden lost a towell and found it 3 days later after swearing it had been stolen. And yes it was still on the seats where he had left it. Not to be oudone, Jamie Champion was horrifed that on the night of the Hamish and andy visit some one stole his jeans and shirt. Even when we discussed the fact that Jamie lost something every 2nd day, he was ardament that his clothes were on the chairs outside court 2. Well an inspection has revealed that in the back room (where one guesses that Jamie got changed) are a scrumpled pair of jeans and a shirt. The evidence suggests that they actually might be the lost items. Congratulations to our players at Geelong. On Saturday, some good results by our juniors, Sarah & Elizabeth Jacob . I hear also that James Lew again had a good tournament. Our visitors from the country who train at Coburg when they can, Darcie Morton and Jarryd Tormie also recorded some good wins. Then on Sunday at the veterans tournament, Jim Kilderry, Adolf Marcen, Des Jones, Edide Keung, Prissca Rosario, Danny Trinh and Lawrence Lim all had some great results. Mike Donlon & Abdul Ghafoor were causing problems for opponents and Chrissy Jones took out a highly ranked opponent in the over 50s ladies. Gee Chrissy that puts you in the same age bracket as myself and Dancing Donlon, except people think we are much younger. 20/3/10:We all know how Ms Jones has me jumping about, but how about poor Bob Stewart. He agreed to play with the 2 tough ladies this season on Wednesday nights Super Series. Said he would miss the first 2 matches, which he did and the next 3 making it 5 in all. It seems that his Snooker team were doing well and eventually won the premiership. Bob had to bring the trophy to the club today just to prove to Captain Chrissy that he was playing snooker on Wednesday nights. 19/2/10:Winter Pennant -Tuesday nights -Enter at the club next Monday or Tuesday nights - or now via E Mail. 20 Entries already received via the net. Entries will close at 10pm Tuesday night (or earlier if we have the 72 required entries) -Sections 1-3 -6 will commence at 7pm Sections -2-4-5 -commence 8-30pm 18/3/10:John Wong, never one to say much, marched into the club and said 'If you see an Asian guy'. Hold it right there John boy. A quick head count revealed that there was 27 Asians in the club at this very time. 17/3/10:Our 2 Wednesday night competitons continue to go from strength to strength. The open section rudn robin had an interested spectator. Former Indian no. 5 and Number 2 in Australia, Shibaji Daata was training with the talented Patha Gogoi. Shibaji, was hounded by Davis so to get some peace he has agreed to join the Saturday training squad and play in the seasons final WAR. Whose team does he join is the question ? Mr. Plumb & Boyle, are you guys available for the seasons finale ? Next tournament - 4 x teams -re doing last weekends challenge. Selected teams - each team does 2 x boomerang throwing challenges & 2 table tennis events - all ages - $5 person - $10 family entry. CHOICE- either Good Friday or Anzac Day - choose day either by e mail or at the club.. Most popular choice will be selected. Entries close 15th March. Yarrawonga vs Coburg challenge confirmed- Sunday 20th. June. Travel with group in hired bus approx $20 per person or by own transport. Confirmed players -Les M, Peter Parking meter, Craig, Kay, Bonny & Clem, Steve Han. 20 more spots available, pay $5 down payment at club. Open to members or local pennant players. 17/3/10:How scary ? Duncan Thorn finally reported in. He and the family have been touring OZ for a few months now. In his absence I will point out that Robert Welch has gone from strength to strength and looks like being promoted to a higher level. Anyway - Duncan was 300 ks or so out of Perth when he met a French man on a push bike riding from Perth to Darwin via Adelaide. This man was last in Australia a few ago and it was on a visit to Melbourne he spent a few nights at the Carter drop in centre and learnt about boomerang throwing. So the real question is - how did a wanna be table tennis player meet a Frog on a bike, boomeranger, in the middle of no where and discover they both know the bloke behind the counter at Coburg ttc ? Charge up the batteries Duncan, we await your answer.
16/3/10:Winter pennant -Entries via e mail or at the club next week (23 March) - Don't hesitate as all spots will be filled in a couple of days.
15/3/10: Many thanks to the people who attended the club last nght. A head count was stopped at over 200 people and others come and went so it is quite feasable to say over 300 visitors to Coburg table tennis centre. 14/2/10:Where's JIm? was the cry of the day. Not that it mattered too much as the North side team recruited Mike Tierney & then in a moment of arrogence, sacked Roma and sent her across the room to the perrenial losers, the South side. Again South side was missing Collin & Craig and again this team jumped to a huge lead, when Earn lost 'double Duncan' points. We quickly dscovered that for Roma, WAR is a walk in the park. Not nearly as distracting as living at home with John, & the noise is much quieter than being at home with the big lug. So with this advantage, she won point after point. Final result was the 6th. win in 7 matches for the South side and the series 2 of WAR is tied with 5 rounds to go. Fors the stats minded people, South team has yet to win a match with both Collin & Craig playing in the team, on the same day.As for the North team, they can't seem to win while Jim is absent. 'Come back Jim !' all is forgiven is their teams catch cry.
W.I.P. is a guy we all like and every coach at Coburg is claiming him as their own as his table tennis games keeps improving. But Mr Work In Progress, (initials are 12/2/10:Handicap event. First handicap for the year. Tonight (Friday the 12th). This year the Handicap event will held at the conclusion of Friday night pennant. And you only pay once a night. In other words pay the $5 for the Friday pennant, and enter the Handicap free of charge. Coaching starts at 6-30 with Duncan Tu, matches run from 7pm to 8pm followed by the Handicap. Thursday junior squad started off with a bang ! lots of kids but not many to help Keith. Tony McMahon was helping. hitting with a 13 year old nearly as tall as himself. I arrived and nearly swam across the car park just to get into the hall. Yes ! after 30 years it seemed Keiths wish had come true. The pool had been moved. The car park was resembling the swimming pool. 11/2/10:The Athletes With Disabilities (AWD) have been training every Sunday morning at the club. Coburg is very proud that 3 of its members, Meliz, Biagio & Derek are part of this squad. This Sunday (14th) sees a follow up from last year. From 10-30 to 12 noon, some of our best juniors, combined with some invited juniors from the country, some of our AWD athletes and 9 players from Coburg ttc will be having a training session. Level 1 coaches Cameron & Collin. Our ladies Chrissy and Kay and new comers to the club like Noel and Srikanth will be training with future stars like James Lew & Zaki. Country kids, Carey, Damon and Darcie will get a chance to hit with Srikanth and Adolf & probable number 1 seed at this years club champs Earn Chew. This is a super session. ALL PLAYERS have dontated their time. The CLUB has given this group free hire for the session. Let me say, the training is fun but hard and our players will leave the hall genuinely excited about table tennis. Last year the hall was buzzing for several weeks afterwards, with the participating players talking about this amazing session. Our next special session (only 3 will be done during this year) is on Sunday 14th March. Already 10 of the 18 available spots have been booked. Cant wait to see Colllin, Srikanth & Earn sharing their skills with Meliz. Last Saturdays WAR %3 |