Would all divisional/cup secretaries please register for an account so that you will have the ability to update the results pages directly.

To register for an account you need to click the end icon on the right hand side which looks like a + sign in a green circle with a picture of a face next to it. This is located under the username and password dialogue box at the top right hand side of the webpage (if you hover the mouse over the buttons they will tell you what they are!). Once you click this button it will take you to another page asking for your name, e-mail address, a username and a password. Once completed click "Register". If successful you will see a red message confirming the registration.

I will provide instructions on how to update the website in due course.

If any other members of the committee would like the ability to create news articles please also feel free to register in the same was as described above.

Many Thanks
Phil Intallura
SDTTL Webmaster

Season 2021/22

The Committee recently held a meeting to discuss the new Season, especially including the difficulties experienced due to Covid over the past 18 months.

It will be a different League this year with the main aim to provide the spirit of playing again, which hopefully you will agree is the most important thing.

As part of a cost cutting exercise, there will be no printed Handbooks issued this year.   All information, can be obtained via this website: Fixtures

Regarding Covid:   All recommendations should always be adhered to, and guidance is available to read on the TTE website.   Additionally, local Club venue information is provided for each venue listed:   See under ‘Clubs’

Please, respect local Club requirements when entering their premises.

Scorecards for League matches or Handicap Cup matches, are also available to download or print:   See under ‘Fixtures & Cards’

Please note, there will be no Knock-Out Cup or Closed Championships held this Season.

I hope everyone has a very enjoyable, although very ‘different’ Season.

John K. Prince
Chairman

Cover Photo: Daniyal Palmer (Crusaders), England No 6 in Under 11's at the 2019 National
Championships. Photo courtesy of Michael Loveder.

We are in the 74th Season of our league.

WELCOME TO THE NEW SEASON

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

I have pleasure in presenting the Chairman's report for the 2022/23 season.
Firstly it is very sad to report the death of Julie Hyde the divisional match Secretary for divisions1,2 and 3, she is a great miss not only to the league but to Woodmansterne as well, I cannot put into words how important Julie was to the league and the amount of work she did on all our behalf was terrific.

The committee had a difficult decision to make at the beginning of the season with the covid pandemic at its peak, but with careful planning the season was completed within the time scale.

Great thanks are due to your committee for the work they all do on your behalf to ensure The Sutton and District League continues. ln particular I thank Tony Stephens who took over Julies duties as league secretary and Alan Clatworthy who guides the committee through all sorts of problems. Frank Ho continues to keep the finances in good order and Michelle for being the auditor.

The new season will bring along new problems which will no doubt be solved.

I will not be standing as Chairman at the next AGM, also our hardworking secretary Alan Clatworthy also has indicated he also will not be seeking re-election and Tony Stephens just took on the fixture secretary position on a temporary basis. It is essential these positions are filled at the next AGM otherwise the league will not be able to continue.

I wish all teams an enjoyable season.

John K. Prince
Chairman

Cover Photo: Quan Zhou (Eldon Phab), Photo courtesy of Michael Loveder.

WELCOME TO THE NEW SEASON

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

I would like to welcome everyone to the 75th running of the Sutton and District Table Tennis League. This season has seen significant changes to the committee with the retiring of John Prince as chair, Alan Clatworthy as vice chair and general secretary, Tony Stephens as divisional secretary and Frank Ho as treasurer. All have been tremendous servants to the league and ensured that we have all been able to play over many years, despite numerous challenges. Personally, I am extremely grateful for their diligent work and I’m sure many others are too.

Fortunately, a new committee has been able to be formed and we are lucky to have both Steve Sharp and Michelle McGovern continue in their roles, and Steve has taken on further responsibility as treasurer.

This has brought some continuity which has greatly assisted in the setting up of the new season. In addition, we have Des Coke taking on the role of general secretary and Steve Parris taking on the role of divisional secretary. We thank Tony for helping with the transition and the setting up of the fixtures on the TTE website, but also for his continued work on the SDTTL website.

Prior to the AGM I was not expecting to be chair, so it was a bit of a shock when John asked me, although I had previously expressed an interest. I hope I can live up to the standards set by my predecessors.

Many of you will know me, but for those that don’t, other than going away to university, I have always lived in the London borough of Sutton. I first played in the league 20 years ago for Collingwood before leaving for university. When I returned, I started playing for Carshalton Lawn Tennis and have done ever since. Outside of table tennis I have a wife and two young children, have a keen interest in old video games and computers, and work as a scientist.

For the league, I would love to get more people playing again and that everyone has a good time doing so, I did not want it to fold after such a rich history. There were four divisions when I returned to Carshalton LTC and now, we are down to just two. If we can get to three next season, we will be doing well. Table tennis is very much a sport for all, and I’d like to continue to improve the great existing diversity within the league, I definitely think we can do better on gender balance for example. Something I think we also can do better is promoting the league outside of the existing channels. I hope we can build a bit of a social media presence. I will share more details of this once the season starts, but if anyone is interested in this space (i.e. budding photographers or videographers) then just reach out.

Last season, we did have some challenges with the submission of results and the communication of postponed matches with the committee. This season, as per the rules, the home team should submit the results to the TTE website within 24 hours of the match being played, and then let the away team know so that they can approve or correct the result within the following 24 hours. Regarding postponements, these need to be shared with and approved by the divisional secretary and/or chairman along with a legitimate reason. Rearranged dates should be shared with the committee within 2 weeks of the postponement, and postponements are limited to one per half season (before/after Christmas).

Finally, it is with great sadness that I report the passing of Derek Wedge. I have fond memories of playing against Derek and I’m sure many of you do too. He was also a great servant to the league and Rosehill table tennis club.

I wish all the teams an enjoyable season.

Lewis Vidler

Chairman

Cover Photo - Jeremy Wu - Eldon Phab - Photo courtesy of Michael Loveder.