Sport
2 May, 2025
Table tennis season underway
THE new season has begun for the Orford and District Table Tennis Association.
Usually, table tennis at the Orford Hall is played to the sounds of pounding rain on the roof – not this year; even the week of the Warrnambool May Races.
The leader of the new team (Koroit) Fergus Monsborough, defeated Aaron Rowbottom 3-1 to win the Peppers Pizza voucher while Aaron is off to Bunnings with his prize.
Lucky door prizes were won by Andrew McGrath, Aaron and Jensen Rowbottom, and Gus Looney.
Many thanks to the sponsors for supporting the tournament.
Week one games will be played as follows:
Warrnambool Vikings v Koroit
New team Koroit will start the season with a baptism of fire, facing the A grade premiers on week one will test their line-up.
Vikings has lost Rehan Iqbal but will still have a strong team comprising Dominic Angarano, Gillis Gundermann and Tess Le.
Warrnambool Warriors v Attunga
The Warriors won against Attunga last year, with Peter Owen and Darren Smith in form they should take the win over Ian, Val and Kelly Wortley.
Orford v Glengleeson
Injury may have Gareth Spring on the sidelines, but he has recruited strong players in the Drendels to join Mark Murray and Lindsay Morton who should be too strong for Orford.
Tarrone v Myndarra
Will Tarrone’s Andrew McGrath come back after the year off, or will David Warhurst and Steven Young need to find a third player?
Either way, Myndarra should be too strong with Aaron, Ally and Jensen Rowbottom.
In the off season, David Rowbottom and Andrew McGrath were awarded long service recognition from Table Tennis Association – 2024 National Volunteer Award, 50 Years of Service to table tennis.
David has been involved for 52 years while Andrew has completed 50 years.
Both have been re-elected to their positions this season, well supported by the elected committee.
