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Mackay Table Tennis Association

Locality: Mackay, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4957 6103

Address: 76 Bridge Road 4740 Mackay, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.mackaytabletennis.org

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25.01.2022 Popular player Graeme Walker cleaned up with two major awards at the Mackay Table Tennis BBQ presentation night. Here he is with president Janice Kent accepting the MTTA Club Player of the Year award, and with treasurer Donna Abbott and the goodies for winning the Fixture Players' People's Choice Award.

24.01.2022 Long time player and supporter Kevin Abbott was last night presented with his life member's badge by Mackay Table Tennis Association president Janice Kent at the annual presentation BBQ. Janice said Kev had been a great worker for the club over many years and thoroughly deserved the honour. Congratulations Kev!

20.01.2022 Photos of the teams from Tuesday night's finals. A MASSIVE doubles battle decided the final of division 1 Mackay Table Tennis fixtures. Father and daughter combination Barry and Sara Patterson needed to win the doubles over Robbie Richards and Michael Dalrymple to give their side a chance going into the final three singles matches.... Robbie and Michael got up in five but only after a huge battle. Barry and Sara took a 2-1 lead but went down 8, -9, -7, 7, 9. Div 1: Robbie Richards, Michael Dalrymple, Graham Drury d Sara Patterson, Barry Patterson, Vince Boeske 6-4. Leading player Michael Dalrymple. The division 2 final went to Duncan Treloar, Evan Luo and Steve Mathieson over Dave Symons, Julie Vella and Lee Brake, who were weakened by the unavoidable absence of Julie. However, they got close with Dave and Lee both winning two matches but they needed to win the crunch doubles match against Duncan and Evan, which they lost in four. Div 2: Duncan Treloar, Evan Luo, Steve Mathieson d Dave Symons, Julie Vella, Lee Brake 6-4. Leading player: Evan Luo. In division 3, Cheryl Pearson said farewell to her time with the club with a finals win with Leo Gilbert and Peter Goodson over Tiffany Camilleri, Roy Murray and Val Austin. Roy and Tiffany won a big doubles match over Leo and Cheryl which kept their side in the match, but Peter closed it out with a win over Roy. Div 3: Cheryl Pearson, Leo Gilbert, Peter Goodson d Tiffany Camilleri, Roy Murray, Val Austin. Leading player: Leo Gilbert.

20.01.2022 Pam scored a big win on Tuesday by getting up in five over Branko, who is always tough to beat. Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday morning fixtures November 17: Division A:... Orange (Steve Mathieson, Peter Goodson, Coral Morgan) d Green (Michael Ibbotson, Charles Hamlett, Roy Murray) 7-5. Pete d Roy 6, 7, -10, -6, 9. Red (Tony Bowman, Kevin Abbott, Bryan Marshall) d Purple (Donna Abbott, Val Austin, Greg Pohlman) 7-5. Tony d Donna 10, -8, 8, 9. Yellow (Branko Vucorivic, Delma Knight, Don Boettcher) d Blue (Charlie Payne, Pam Joyce, Iris Grasso) 8-4. Pam d Branko 9, -4, -9, 6, 9. Division B: Aqua (Kim Challender, Judi Hicks, Cheryl Pearson, Louise Gould) d Lilac (Ken Best, John Hamelink, Sharon Muller, Sue Philp) 8-6. Sharon d Louise 9, 12, -7, -7, 8. Voilet (Robyn Bushell, Fred Saliba, Noreen Fredericksen, Gloria Vella) d Pink (Helen Ware, Barbara Zurvas, Trevor Duffy, Glenda Brookes) 11-3. Noreen d Helen -5, 10, 7, -2, 8.

18.01.2022 Mackay Table Tennis Association life member Roy McLean with club president Janice Kent at the annual presentation barbecue last night. Roy, now in his 80s, was on hand to see the presentation of the Roy McLean Trophy for the Mackay Closed women's championship, which was won by Rebekah Stanley, who was unable to attend. Roy was deeply involved in the establishment of the Mackay Table Tennis Centre in Bridge Rd, which was opened almost 50 years ago in 1971. Roy called a meeting back in 1962 to begin fund-raising which eventually led to the opening of the centre in 1971 by the Mayor, Sir Albert Abbott.

18.01.2022 The whips were cracking at Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday morning fixtures this week when the winners of the Melbourne Cup sweep were announced. The winners were, from left (in no particular finishing order) Tony Bowman, Donna Abbott, George Camilleri, Sharon Muller, Judi Hicks, Louise Gould and Helen Ware. The second photo is even better!

17.01.2022 Some big matches in Tuesday night fixtures this week. Beta (Leo, Graham and Kevin) claimed a big 9-2 win over Alpha (George, Donna and Steve) but they didn’t have it all their own way, with six matches going to five games. One of the best was Graham v Donna, Graham up 5, 8, -11, -8, 8. If you'd like to play, or can fill in as a sub, contact Donna on 0400 769 560.... Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night fixtures May 11: Division 1: Beta (Andrew McHugh, Anne Sheridan, Graeme Walker) d Alpha (Delma Knight, Barry Patterson, Geoff Denman) 7-4. Barry/Delma d Anne/Andrew -11, -5, 4, 4, 7. Delta (Emma Widdup, Neil Brown, Vince Boeske) d Charlie (Mark Sleeman, Steven Morgan, Allan Edwards) 7-4. Steven d Neil 7, 13, -11, 7. Division 2: Charlie (Andrea Nicholson, Tony Bowman, Robbie Richards) d Delta (Duncan Treloar, Julie Vella, Peter Goodson) 7-4. Pete d Andrea -10, -7, 7, 8, 10. Beta (Leo Gilbert, Graham Brake, Kevin Scates) d Alpha (George Camilleri, Donna Abbott, Steve Mathieson) 9-2. Graham d Donna 5, 8, -11, -8, 8. Division 3: Charlie (Duncan Sheridan, Roy Murray, Glen Cole) d Delta (David Symons, Jye Callander, Virginia Clayron) 6-5. Duncan d David 8, -9, -6, 16, 8. Alpha (Noreen Fredericksen, Will VanDeKaa, Ivan Perkins) d Beta (Val Austin, Simon Hogan, Tiffany Camilleri) 9-2. Will d Tiff 9, 7, -12, -9, 13.

16.01.2022 Steven Morgan couldn't be at the Mackay Table Tennis Association annual presentation barbecue last night as he is in hospital recovering from a major health scare, but his mum Coral was on hand to accept his medal for the over 40 men's singles, while carrying a favourite photo. His sister Delma Knight also accepted another medal for Steven for runner-up in over 50 men, with winner Barry Patterson. More news from the presentation night will be shared soon.

16.01.2022 Pictures: Tears flow as Cheryl Pearson says goodbye to Mackay Table Tennis president Janice Kent, and with the pictorial tribute to her time in Mackay. Cheryl in action at the table. MACKAY Table Tennis has said a sad farewell to one of its favourite players.... Cheryl Pearson and husband Morrie are moving to Brisbane, and Tuesday night’s finals when her team won the division 3 final in the Tuesday night fixtures was her last chance to play in Mackay. She was presented with a pictorial tribute of her time playing in Mackay, when she played in both the night and morning Tuesday fixtures. Cheryl spoke highly of the friendship she has experienced at the club. It’s just the best, she said.

13.01.2022 Here are some more photos from the end of year luncheon for Tuesday morning table tennis players at Harrup Park today. Don't forget, we'll be back on Australia Day next year with a doubles tournament.

13.01.2022 New Mackay Table Tennis Association patron Rhonda Payne with Sara Patterson, the winner of the Christine Moohin Ladies Division 2 Trophy, at the club's BBQ presentation night. Rhonda said she was honoured to accept the position and said she had "big shoes to fill" succeeding long-time patron Norma Shuttlewood. Rhonda has been involved with the club since the 1970s and was president three times, and has been involved for many years with the club's fund-raising and juniors. She was chaperone for trips by bus to championships when the club sponsored its players to travel away, including one trip to Tramania.

12.01.2022 Robyn had to make a comeback in Tuesday morning fixtures this week, down 2-0 she got up over Judi 11-9 in the 5th. Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday morning fixtures November 10, 2020: Division A:... Orange (Steve Mathieson, Peter Goodson, Coral Morgan) d Red (Tony Bowman, Kevin Abbott, Bryan Marshall) 7-5. Kevin d Coral 3, -6, -7, 8, 7. Purple (Donna Abbott, Val Austin, Greg Pohlman) d Blue (Charlie Payne, Pam Joyce, Iris Grasso) 8-4. Donna d Charlie -11, -10, 12, 11, 10. Green (Doug Dungavell, Charles Hamlett, Roy Murray) drew Yellow (Branko Vucurovic, Delma Knight, Don Boettcher) 6-all. Charles d Don 8, 11, -7, 10. Division 2: Lilac (Ken Best, John Hamelink, Sharon Muller, Sue Philp) d Pink (Helen Ware, Barbara Zurvas, Trevor Duffy, Glenda Brookes) 9-5. Sue d Glenda 6, -8, -8, 7, 6. Aqua (Kim Challender, Judi Hicks, Ian Dodds, Louise Gould) d Violet (Robyn Bushell, Frank Caruana, Noreen Fredericksen, Gloria Vella) 9-5. Robyn d Judi -8, -10, 8, 9, 9.

10.01.2022 The Rockhampton Open Championships are being held 29 and 30 May. It's Mackay's change to support our fellow Central Queensland Club. Please follow the link below for further information. It's Mackay's change to support our fellow Central Queensland Club. https://www.tabletennisqld.org/blog/2021-rockhampton-open

08.01.2022 Congratulations to the MTTA committee on organising and running the annual presentation BBQ at the playing centre. The spread of food and the BBQ was outstanding, followed up by a huge array of sweets. And the juniors were looked after with a jumping castle! Here is a picture of the tables loaded with food. If the club decides to hold another presentation BBQ at the centre next year, make sure you go along.

08.01.2022 Sponsor Ron Meng holds the Jan Meng Memorial Trophy for the annual Tuesday morning doubles tournament with two of the finalists, Peter Goodson and Coral Morgan, at the Mackay Table Tennis annual presentation BBQ. Peter and Robyn Bushell won the trophy from Coral and Kim Challender. The trophy is in memory of Jan, a much-loved player and organiser of the Tuesday morning fixtures. The competition mixes the players of varying standards and is one of the moist popular on the cale...ndar. Mengie also led the crowd with three cheers for the committee of Mackay Table Tennis, for their efforts at getting the club through the nightmare of COVID-19 during 2020.

07.01.2022 Outgoing Mackay Table Tennis Association patron Norma Shuttlewood is presented with a bouquet of flowers by junior player Lara Savige at the club's BBQ presentation night. She is also pictured with daughter Kerry, a winner in 1982 of the Mackay senior and junior girls titles.

07.01.2022 A new season of Tuesday morning fixtures started this week, with keen competition. With several new players, division B has been expanded to four-player teams. A big match this week was George v Tony straight up, George getting home 4, -3, -8, 11, 8. If you'd like to give it a go, there is plenty of room for subs so give Iris a ring 0419 702 392.... Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday morning fixtures May 11: Division A: Jaguar (Steve Mathieson, Pam Joyce, Greg Pohlman) d BMW (Delma Knight, Branko Vucurovic, Ken Best) 9-3. Delma d Steve -10, 7, -8, 9, 8. Ferrari (Doug Dungavell, Michael Ibbotson, Iris Grasso) d Audi (Charlie Payne, Peter Goodson, Coral Morgan) 8-4. Doug d Pete 6, -9, 7, -6, 8. Lexus (Tony Bowman, Donna Abbott) drew Alfa (George Camilleri, Kevin Abbott, Roy Murray) 6-all. George d Tony 4, -3, -8, 11, 8. Division B: Honda (Don Boettcher, Gerry Synnott, Noreen Fredericksen, Thelma Caruana) d Mazda (Madge Saunders, Cheryl Pearson, Glenda Dutton) 8-1. Madge d Thelma 6, -10, 7, 8. Subaru (Robyn Bushell, Frank Caruana, Trevor Duffy, Louise Gould) d Nissan (Kim Challender, John Hamelink, Judi Hicks, Kim Duffy) 8-6. Robyn d Judi -7, 2, 7, -12, 10. Isuzu (Chris Collins, Gloria Vella, Sharon Muller, Robyn Giles) d Hyundai (Fred Saliba, Sue Philp, Myles Dutton) 8-4. Sharon/Robyn d Sue/Myles -8, 4, 0, -8, 6.

06.01.2022 Photos: Tuesday morning table tennis players Gerry Synnott, left, and Robyn Bushell, right, thanked organisers Iris Grasso, Donna Abbott and Pam Joyce for their efforts during 2020. Gerry Synnott, Iris Grasso, Donna Abbott and Pam Joyce with bouquets thanking them for their efforts.... TUESDAY morning table tennis players wrapped up their year with an expression of thanks to the trio who got them through the toughest year anyone can remember. Organisers Iris Grasso, Pam Joyce and Donna Abbott were thanked for their efforts by players Robyn Bushell and Gerry Synnott in front of about 50 players at a Harrup Park luncheon today. TUESDAY Our fixtures wouldn’t exist without the hard work, time and dedication these three ladies put into making our fixtures run smoothly and are enjoyable, Robyn said. It is no small task and I am sure most of us here realise that a lot of hard work and sleepless nights go on before and after our fixtures have been played. The task was made harder this year with strict restrictions placed on play after a shutdown due to COVID-19. The year ended with the final season of fixtures, won in A grade by the team of Branko Vucurovic, Delma Knight and Don Boettcher. Doug Dungavell was the leading player. Kim Challender, Judi Hicks, Ian Dodds and Louise Gould won B grade, with Kim leading player. Play will resume with a doubles tournament on Australia Day, January 26, and players are asked to bring a plate.

04.01.2022 Tony had to fight to beat the Bulldog, Dave Symons, on Tuesday night, getting up 11-9 in the 5th. Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night fixtures November 17: Division 1:... Red (Barry Patterson, Vince Boeske, Sara Patterson) d White (Oscar Savige, Janice Kent, Geoff Denman) 8-3. Vince d Janice 10, -6, -7, 9, 9. Black (Graham Drury, Michael Dalrymple, Robbie Richards) d Grey (Jayden Roebuck, Neil Brown, Mark Sleeman) 6-5. Jayden d Robbie 5, -8, 9, -7, 10. Division 2: Purple (Duncan Treloar, Mike Battilana, Steve Mathieson) d Green (George Camilleri, Allan Edwards, Kevin Scates) 8-3. Kevin d Steve 6, -3, -8, 8, 9. Brown (Julie Vella, Lee Brake, David Symons) d Blue (Mike Ibbotson, Tony Bowman, Graeme Walker) 6-5. Tony d David 5, 6, -9, -6, 9. Division 3: Gold (Tiffany Camilleri, Val Austin, Roy Murray) d Tan (Ben Symons, Noreen Fredericksen, Delma Knight) 6-5. Delma d Val 8, -7, 9, -7, 9.

03.01.2022 Pictures: Kev Abbott in action, and receiving his life membership badge from Janice Kent. MACKAY Table Tennis life member Kev Abbott is prepared to help the club just about anywhere, but don’t ask him to cook. He helps out at tournaments but we don’t let him cook as he’s hopeless, said wife Donna, the club’s treasurer for the past six years and also a life member.... We have him doing the bar, taking orders in the kitchen or cleaning. Kev was named as a life member at the recent annual presentation night by president Janice Kent, who said he had been a great supporter of the club over a long time. Kev joined the club about 40 years ago when he was 23, when he mowed the lawns with a push mower. He has sold a lot of tickets on behalf of the club and still helps with fund raising. He has played for Mackay at the Queensland and national veterans tournaments, and it’s only been the past 18 months when he has not played in the Tuesday night fixtures, cutting back to just the morning competition. He has been on the club’s committee for about 10 years, and is dedicated to the club. It’s a good club, a good playing centre and lots of good people, he said.

03.01.2022 Latest Update on MTTA Strategic Plan. At last week's AGM a progress report was presented on our Plan for the next few years. Please follow the link below for more details. http://www.mackaytabletennis.org/mtta-strategic-plan-2021-/

02.01.2022 Tuesday morning fixtures organiser Iris Grasso presents Tony Bowman with his A grade runner-up medal, at the Mackay Table Tennis Association annual presentation BBQ. Winner Doug Dungavell was unable to attend. Iris is also pictured with Michael Ibbotson, Peter Goodson, Branko Vucurovic and Roy Murray, winners and runners-up for A grade doubles. The Tuesday morning fixtures wraps up this Tuesday, and next Tuesday the annual presentation luncheon will be held at Harrup Park. It's always a great event so make sure you come along.

01.01.2022 Junior player Oscar Savige accepting the MTTA President's Award from Janice Kent at the club's BBQ presentation night. Oscar is also pictured with his dad Damien after winning the Roy McLean Trophy for Best and Fairest junior player. Isabelle Bassan, who was unable to attend, won the Junior Sportsmanship Trophy. The juniors had a great time in the bouncing castle.

01.01.2022 MC Steve Mathieson did a great job at the MTTA BBQ presentation function, organising some very effective pictorial displays and keeping things moving. Here he is pictured with a moving tribute to George 'No Shoes' Camilleri, who is pictured on screen umpiring a match. George, who passed away last month, was a player and supporter for many years and always a very popular figure around the club. Steve explained the difference between 'No Shoes' George and 'Shoes' George - one was the shoes, or absence of, the other their standings on the results ladder.