Author: Gunnersbury Triangle Club

GTC’s 1st PRO-AM Snooker Champion!

Our recent PRO-AM Snooker Competition final between snooker members, Simon and Marcos, was compelling viewing, with most of the frames closely contested and hard fought. Both players felt the pressure of the occasion and the potential glory of becoming GTC’s first PRO-AM champion! But a frame 2 in which Marcos boasted a swift 74 clearance helped him settle into the match, and he was the eventual winner 4-0.

Congratulations to both finalists and to all those who competed in earlier rounds.

Winter Finalists battle each other and the weather

Despite blustery and showery conditions, our Winter Championship Finalists served up some entertaining and high-quality tennis. Many congratulations to Andrea who won the Graham Carter Singles Cup and then returned to partner Maciej to win a compelling Men’s Doubles Final. Congratulations to all the other winners and runners-up, and thank you to all those who wrapped up warm and went along to support the players!

 

 

Sensational table tennis challenge goes to the wire!

Spectators were on the edge of their seats during last week’s sensational all-action Division 1 Return Challenge Table Tennis Match between GTC A and arch rivals NET TTC A!  Both clubs’ finest players fought long and hard for the honours while the audience sipped table tennis themed cocktails. Alas, NET TTC A won the night, 6-4. But there’s always a next time. Many thanks to both teams for giving everyone such an entertaining evening!

GTC has a thriving table tennis section, with eight teams playing in the two local leagues this season, up from five last year. There is plenty of social table tennis, a growing Junior group, and great coaching. Find out more from Richard on: [email protected].

Young Adults compete for medals

Young adults members enjoyed a smashing tournament with some excellent singles and doubles matches, and the weather holding out until the end.
It was great to welcome some new members to our courts and a guest player!
Big congratulations to Lizzy and James for winning first prize and runners up Caroline and Fred.

 

 

 

And the Henry Chittenden Rose Bowl goes to …

Heidi and Jane were the worthy winners of the annual Henry Chittenden Rose Bowl tournament – narrowly defeating Eleanor and Vijay, 4 games to 3.
Under a pleasingly dry sky, members took to the courts in partnerships aimed at making pairs evenly matched, with a fun though challenging sliding handicap system.  Numerous matches went to 4 games to 3, resulting in  lucky loser draws when 3 pairs had equal scores in one group!
Special mention to our semi finalists Jess and Trevor, Jackie and Fernando, and our plate consolation winners Gillie and Henrik.
The founder member of the Club after whom the Rose Bowl is named would surely have been glad to see such competitive matches!