There was a good crowd at the Isle of Wight’s annual Finals Night. Players, supporters, families and friends came together to celebrate their love of the sport and to witness some top-class table tennis, with some close and exciting matches plus a few unexpected results.
The Islanders now look forward to their Summer League plus a weekend tournament when they host Southampton West and the annual Mountbatten Hospice charity tournament (6 June).
Tournament results:
Men’s Singles – Scott Lawson beat Ryan Cates
Women’s Singles – Pat Thorley beat Debbie Yates
Men’s Doubles – Paul Rainford & Ryan Cates beat Scott Lawson & Joe Chapman
Mixed Doubles – Roger Hookey & Jo Hurt beat Pat Thorley & Thane Taylor
Over 40s Tournament – Mark Turner beat Rob Smith
Juniors Event – Lewis Johnstone beat Jye Lock
Cadets Event – Theo Lewis beat Thane Taylor
Island ECHO Handicapped event – Ryan Cates beat Toby Payne
Gordon Burns Handicapped Tournament – Jo Hurt beat Jye Lock
Brian Warne Doubles – Bryce Wilson & Bev Giles beat Tim Giles & Ollie Lewis
Div 2 Championship – Thane Taylor beat Mark Compton
Div 3 Championship – Toby Payne beat Mark Coombe
