Table Tennis Tournament News

LAST LAKELAND TOURNAMENT FOR 2015 ANNOUNCED

Brad Woodington has announced that the last tournament to be held in Lakeland, Florida for the 2015 season is now scheduled and is open for registration. Woodington stated that the next tournament in Lakeland, after this October event, will not be until February of 2016, so he is hopeful that a full compliment of players will be at this popular October event. 

The USATT sanctioned Florida Orange Blossom Series Finale will be held on October 23-24, 2015 at the Simpson Park Community Center in Lakeland, Florida. The Friday night events will all begin at 6:00 p.m. and include Super Big Ball Singles, USSATT Sandpaper Singles and Doubles events. Players may enter all three events if desired. A special $50 cash prize will be provided for the winner of the Super Big Ball Singles Event, which is a sanctioned SBBTTA event. All three events will be completed on Friday night. Trophies will be provided for the top four places in each event.

The Colossal Round Robin Singles Event will begin on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. and will feature a complimentary lunch for all players at Noon. Woodington is hopeful that the maximum number of players (121) will register for this last event of the year.

A total of $2000.00 will be available in all the various events during the special two-day tournament. In addition, the final Series Points Standings will be determined with this last series tournament of the year. You can check who is currently leading in the Series Points by clicking SERIES POINTS

It is extremely easy to register online. Just go to the following site: REGISTER ONLINE

For all the information about Table Tennis at the Lakeland Table Tennis Association, please visit their comprehensive website at: LAKELAND TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION

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Tournament Results and Table Tennis News

GREAT MID-FLORIDA TOUR TOURNAMENT IN LAKELAND, FLORIDA

Tournament officials in Lakeland were excited by the huge turnout of players from all over Florida and other states and International connections. Brad Woodington, the President of Lakeland Table Tennis Association, said it was one of the better tournament of the year. A total of 114 players registered for the various events at the two-day sanctioned tournament. The tournament was sanctioned by the USATT , SBBTTA (Super Big Ball Table Tennis Association and USSTTA (United States Sandpaper Table Tennis Association).  

You can view the results of this great tournament on the main page of the Lakeland Table Tennis Association Website:  LAKELAND TT WEBSITE

CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS WINNERS

Kit Jeerapaet, Sutanit Tangyingyong, Richard Siz, Andres Ng

ELITE CLASS WINNERS

Sherlyn Barvie-Perez, Eric Penny,Jerry Monopoli, Michael Chen

MASTERS CLASS WINNERS

Trent Tedesco, Zachary Johnston, Arun Khatri, (Daniel Copeland-no picture)

EXPERT CLASS WINNERS

Gordon Weinblatt, Ryan Cole, Richard Amayo, Tyson McCoy

ADVANCED CLASS WINNERS

Edward Loyola, Hugo Montesinos, John Reynolds, Harry Muller

PRESTIGE CLASS WINNERS

Ken Hadley, Patrick Fort, Steve Simon, Thuan Dinh

CHALLENGER CLASS

Jeff Steele, Darvin Barry, Ali Alsaffar, Juliana Milanov

COMPETITOR CLASS

Keith Hanley, Joseph Cariglio, Zane McDaniel, Lee Danielson

PROGRESSIVE CLASS

 Bruce Ward, Eli Ofek, Shrey Agarwal, Phillip Simmons (No picture)

SUPER BIG BALL WINNERS

Arun Khatri, Patrick Lui, David Hou, Roman Kats

USSTTA SANDPAPER WINNERS

Victor Marik, David Hou, Olena Korotych, Jen-sung Tan

DOUBLES CHAMPIONHIP WINNERS

Team-Monopoli/Chirinos  Team-Francisco/Graham

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THANKS TO JOHN WEAVER, LAKELAND TABLE TENNIS COACH

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Some members of Westminster-Canterbury’s Ping-Pong team, the W.C. Pongers, said playing the game has had positive effects on their well-being. From left, Jean Corletto, Dick Binford, Joan and Pete Bondi. 

By Cindy Butler Focke
Virginian-Pilot correspondent
© September 9, 2015

VIRGINIA BEACH

Pingpong is now a matter of local, scientific record.

Westminster-Canterbury residents were the subjects.

Dr. Scott Sautter of Hampton Roads Neuropsychology spearheaded the study, titled "Does playing table tennis improve brain fitness in older adults?"

"The best thing for your brain is aerobic exercise," said the neuropsychologist who serves on the board of directors for the Table Tennis Charity Foundation. The nonprofit organization will host its seventh annual Pingpong for Charity events Sept. 11 and 12 at the Virginia Beach Field House.

Lago Mar resident Ken Lees started the foundation to raise awareness about the benefits of the game, and raise money for its charitable partners.

Lees met Sautter several years ago, and asked him: "Scott, do you play pingpong?"

Sautter, who evaluates patients to determine any memory problems, said Lees piqued his interest in the game, which requires good hand-eye coordination, thinking skills, focus and movement back and forth.

Sure enough there were studies that pointed to therapeutic benefits not just for those dealing with brain issues, but for anyone. Playing requires thinking, flexibility, and speed, Sautter said.

"You are exercising different parts of the brain," he said.

Sautter serves as Westminster-Canterbury's brain fitness director, where he developed a voluntary wellness brain health program.

The clinical study was conducted with 26 randomly selected residents between the ages of 72 and 96.

They answered 14 questions about activities of daily living, quality of life, and cognitive function; and they evaluated whether table tennis helped improve memory, concentration, social engagement and energy level.

The results proved the hypothesis true: older adults who played regularly reported a better quality of life.

Sautter accompanies Lees on presentations in the community.

"It allows me the opportunity to bring neuroscience to daily life," he said.

Several local schools and senior living communities have implemented table tennis programs, and thanks to the foundation's sponsors have received playing tables at no charge.

Joan and Pete Bondi, Jean Corletto, and Dick Binford are members of the retirement community's table tennis club, the W.C. Pongers. Three of the four participated in the study.

Corletto, a retired nurse, organizes the weekly games and festive in-house tournaments. Experience level doesn't matter, and playing is great exercise, she said.

"You really do have to move," Corletto said.

Between 20 and 30 play weekly during the fall and winter.

"Croquet players are looking for something to do in colder weather," said retired Navy Rear Adm. Pete Bondi. Many residents keep active with outdoor croquet golf in the summer, he said.

Binford, a retired Air Force colonel, moved to Westminster-Canterbury in December and heard about the study's findings.

"It piqued my interest right away as something to enjoy as well as being beneficial," he said. Table tennis can get the heart pumping, he attested.

Bondi said the game helps with balance, too.

"That's a big problem for seniors," he said. Bondi was drawn to the sport for the competition, sociability, and that occasional glass of celebratory wine that adds to the fun, he said with a smile.

Table Tennis News and Tournament Updates

SPACE COAST TABLE TENNIS GROWING

The Space Coast Table Tennis Club continues to thrive. Bill Mitcheson detailed the increasing number of venues now available in the area for Table Tennis activities. There are now five locations available for play with more tables being added at some of the sites. The atmosphere for Table Tennis in the area is described as absolutely astounding. Mitcheson is excited about the expansion and the great interest in the sport in the entire region. 

Mitcheson also indicated that there are plans to implement the new 44mm Super Big Ball Table Tennis in the area, depending on interest. The possibilities for having a sanctioned SBBTTA Tournament in the near future is being considered. The SBBTTA sanctioned tournaments are available at no charge to local clubs and national ratings are provided at no charge. You can find out about Super Big Ball at the following website: SUPER BIG BALL TABLE TENNIS

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POPULAR TOURNAMENT LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY

Tournament officials are excited as they prepare for the Mid-Florida Table Tennis Tournament which is coming to Lakeland, Florida on September 18-19, 2015. Registration is OPEN with a number of players already registered. You can see the list of who has registered below. Also you can register online by clicking on the following link: REGISTER ONLINE

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Table Tennis News and Tournament Update

AGE 50 AND ABOVE LOCAL SENIOR QUALIFIER TOURNAMENTS

If you are age 50 and above (as of December 31 of this year), you are eligible to enter any of the fabulous local Senior Games for Table Tennis and other sports. These senior events are located all around the state of Florida and are great fun. Many seniors travel to several locations to compete, especially in Table Tennis. 

If you finish in the top five in any Table Tennis event at the local senior games, you will qualify to attend the State Championship Table Tennis Tournament for Seniors in Florida. This great State Championship will be held in Clearwater, Florida on December 7-8, 2015.

Here is the list of Local Senior Games Qualifiers still available for 2015.
Please use the phone numbers listed to obtain information.

Don't Miss Your Chance to Compete!

Fall Series Qualifiers

Pensacola Senior Games
September 7- September 20, 2015
Ph: (850) 426-2562
cfox@cityofpensacola.com
LeagueLineUp.com/PensacolaSeniorGames

Palm Coast & the Flagler Beaches Senior Games
September 12-19, 2015
Ph: (386) 986-2323
rgonzalez@palmcoastgov.com
www.palmcoastgov.com

Tampa Bay Senior Games
September 28- October 16, 2015
Ph: (813) 635-3500
robinsonda@hillsboroughcounty.org
www.hillsboroughcounty.org/seniorgames

Jacksonville Senior Games
October 2- October 10, 2015
Ph: (904) 630-2681
mferrell@coj.net
www.coj.net/seniors

Gainesville Senior
October 3-18, 2015
Ph: (352) 338-9300
mcrimmins@gainesvillesportscommission.com
www.gainesvillesportscommission.com

Port Orange Senior Games
October 12- October 18, 2015
Ph: (386) 506-5854
cjones@port-orange.org
www.port-orange.org/parks

Cutler Bay Senior Games
October 13-24, 2015
Ph: (305) 238-4166
jmarzouka@cutlerbay-fl.gov
www.cutlerbay-fl.gov

Ormond Beach Senior Games
October 24- October 31, 2015
Ph: (386) 676-3291
srgamesob@gmail.com
www.ormondbeach.org

Martin County Senior Games
October 31- November 8, 2015
Ph: (772) 353-9234
dgladdin@martin.fl.us
http://econnect.martin.fl.us
 
Good Life Games - Golf
November 2, 2015
Ph: (727) 585-7381
chayes52@tampabay.rr.com
www.goodlifegames.org

Golden Age Games
November 7- November 14, 2015
Ph: (407) 688-5129
Kim.Eltonhead@sanfordfl.gov
www.sanfordfl.gov

Good Life Games - Cycling
November 14-15, 2015
Ph: (312) 919-7566
goodlifegamescycling.racehawk.com/Default.aspx

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DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!

LAKELAND TOURNAMENT DRAWING INTEREST

SEPTEMBER 18-19, 2015

Players continue to register for the upcoming major USATT sanctioned Table Tennis tournament scheduled for September 18-19, 2015 in beautiful Lakeland, Florida. This popular Mid-Florida Tour Tournament already has a number of players from around Florida and other states registered, as well as International players. Tournament officials are glad to see a number of new players who have never played in sanctioned tournaments.

A total of $2000.00 will be available as prize money in the various events and trophies will be presented to the top 4 players in each of the events. In addition, complimentary lunch will be provided for the players during the Saturday Colossal Round Robin Singles Event. 

The tournament will have 24 Butterfly tables available for the two-day competition with Sandpaper, Super Big Ball and Doubles Events available on Friday night September 18th beginning at 6:00 p.m. The spectacular Colossal Round Robin Singles Event will begin on Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 a.m. The gymnasium will be open one hour before the tournament begin times on both Friday night and Saturday for practice and checking in.

It is extremely easy to REGISTER online. Just go to the following link and REGISTER.

REGISTER ON LINE FOR ANY OF THE EVENTS

For detailed information about the tournament, who has already registered and other information about Lakeland Table Tennis, just click on the following link:

LAKELAND TABLE TENNIS DETAILED INFORMATION

PLEASE HELP SUPPORT TABLE TENNIS IN FLORIDA BY ENTERING LOCAL TOURNAMENTS!!!