STRATFORD-upon-Avon Table Tennis Club endured a hectic week with local league play, national junior action and a charity event all on the schedule.
In league action, Stratford Racketeers underlined their title credentials in Division One with a commanding 15-1 victory against Henley.
Both Tom Burdett and Robert Tkaczyk proved relentless throughout the contest.
And Stratford Blazing Paddles edged out Littleton 10-8 as Greg Swan produced a fine individual performance.
In Division Two, JLM Hussars claimed a convincing 12-4 success against Stratford Two Pings thanks to Jim Clarke’s faultless display.
And Ashorne Spirits edged a close contest 11-8 against Ilmington although Alberto Vitale stood out for the visitors.
In Division Three, Stratford Junior Boys Blue whitewashed Stratford Generations United 15-0 as Louie Wood and Herbie Langstone scored six points apiece.
And Stratford Junior Boys Red won 8-6 against Stratford Slow Paddles as Leo Burdett contributed six points.
Quinton beat Stratford Edge Shots 14-6 led by Adam Sherriff who starred throughout.
Elsewhere, in the British Cadet League, Stratford’s boys’ team competed at Nishkam High School.
The squad of Joshua Marston, Leo Burdett, Herbie Langstone, Max Tanqueray and Lewis Marston faced a challenging weekend after earning promotion in the previous two rounds.
Undeterred, the team once again rose to the occasion, finishing second in their group with everything to play for heading into the final weekend in March.
Results included a 6-3 defeat against West Bridgford A, an emphatic 9-0 victory against Colebridge C and a thrilling 5-4 win against Kidlington B.
Marston was also named player of the weekend, maintaining an impressive 100 per cent record.
And the club also staged a 24-hour table tennis charity marathon to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK and the Alzheimer’s Society.
The event, held in memory of Rod Lewis, saw players from Stratford and Ilmington join numerous other players from clubs across the UK.
Lewis donated much of the equipment still used by Stratford today.
Players came together for a continuous day and night of table tennis action.
And the club are also close to achieving their £5,000 target thanks to the support of players, volunteers and donors.
